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The Car that Refuses to Go

Kabeer Sharma

From a symbol of sarkari authority to a kitschy curiosity, there is nothing quite like the good old Ambassador.

The Saga of Sher-e-Punjab

The saga of India’s favourite dhaba began with a small tea shop in Chandigarh owned by a refugee. Simmering with the earthen taste of authentic Punjabi food, the little tea shop served homesick bachelors lunch and memories of home.

Stiff Upper Neck

The Bundgala, India’s most famous fashion export to the West.

How to Reach the Front Row

As Delhi Fashion Week kicks off, here are 10 foolproof tips on landing yourself that privileged seat by the runway.

Secret Lives of Sex Gurus

They’re women. And they counsel readers on their most terrible insecurities. Who are they, and should we trust their advice?

“We cannot afford not to be here”

Only five out of 50 luxury Indian hotels passed the quality audit of acclaimed hospitality association Relais & Châteaux. Announcing the India launch of Relais & Châteaux, Jaume Tapies, international president, and Jacques-Olivier Chauvin, CEO, spoke to Open on why India is uppermost on their minds.

Ice Cream versus Gelato

Ice cream now has a rival that is modern, lighter and warmer. There is a battle on for your affection.

About a Child Gold Smuggler

As the price of gold hovers around record numbers, memories of another time when you, like Susan, were probably a gold smuggler.

Draw Yourself out over Drunch

It’s not lunch, it’s not brunch—it’s drunch. When you’re free and feel like stretching your drinks over good conversation and food for hours on end.

Buckwheat Noodles with Nori Seaweed

If you think vegetarian food is about paneer and dal, you’re from another age. It’s now haute cuisine, costs a bomb, and comes from the most unlikely of food cultures. Welcome to the new pinnacle of luxury.

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