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Biologique Recherche’s first flagship Ambassade in India | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The cloying scent of my drugstore moisturising lotion makes me feel a trifle ringarde (tacky)— a la Emily in Paris — inside the studiedly luxurious interiors of Biologique Recherche’s first flagship Ambassade in India. The centre, which opened this month, attempts to closely emulate the skincare brand’s iconic centre at 32 Avenue des Champs-Elysee in Paris: think marble interiors, beige and blue furniture and gilded glass shelves containing a range of products. “The ambience reflects what the brand stands for,” says Dr Varshini Reddy, the owner of this…

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Sam Konstas, Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Starc of Australia pose for a photo (Photo: Getty Images) Cricket Australia has revealed its international schedule for the 2026-27 season, outlining a demanding calendar that leaves minimal recovery time ahead of the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, likely to start in mid or late January.The five-match Test tour of India is expected to be a defining stretch for an experienced Australian side led by Pat Cummins, with several senior players facing one of the toughest assignments of their careers. Watch Is T20 ruining India’s test cricket? In…

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WforWoman chose the language of quiet restraint, marking India’s first high-street presence at Paris Fashion Week | Photo Credit: Special arrangement In a world defined by haute couture, spectacle, and grandiose fashion rhetoric, WforWoman chose the language of quiet restraint, marking India’s first high-street presence at Paris Fashion Week.Held from March 2 to 10, the event saw the brand unveil its latest edits — Poetic Reverie, Pristine Summer, Youthful Celebration, and The Holiday: The Indian Way — alongside nearly 67 ready-to-wear runway shows and 31 presentations. It was a lineup that included global powerhouses such as Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Courrèges,…

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India’s Varun Chakravarthy and teammates (ANI Photo) India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has revealed a deeply troubling chapter from his career, speaking about the intense backlash and abuse he faced after testing positive for COVID-19 during the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.Chakravarthy was among the first players to return a positive test ahead of a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The fixture was initially postponed, but the situation quickly escalated, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to suspend the tournament midway through the season after 29 matches, as COVID-19 cases began breaching…

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