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International eXcellence Interviews International Lawyer Mr Sarosh Zaiwalla Where and what was your childhood like? I was fifth born in a Parsee family of six. My father had qualified as an English solicitor, who had returned to India after qualifying in London and commenced his own practice in Mumbai. I went to a Jesuit ...
Following an initial development programme of simulated aerodynamic testing in Italy, Automobili Pininfarina has revealed its stunning Blu Iconica Battista with new design details at the Turin Outdoor Auto Show. The evolution of the Battista’s design as it heads into its development programme resulted in design detail upgrades that have redefined the front of the ...
1. Cornwall Well deserving of the top spot, Cornwall boasts some of the warmest and sunniest weather in the UK. Stretches of beautiful coastline with fabulous beaches, and waves to attract the most daring of surfers. Make sure you explore the secluded coves dotting the shoreline, once used by smugglers to store their bounty, ...
The first time the iconic Toyota 2000GT was shown as a final production model in Japan was at the 14th Tokyo Motor Show in 1967. As if seeing a brand new example of Japan’s first supercar wasn’t enough of an event in itself, Toyota gave the 1967 show car (frame #10130, engine #10181) a visual boost by ...
Bentley announce the world’s first luxury hybrid model. The Bentayga Hybrid represents Bentley’s first step towards full electrification, combining the serenity of silent motoring with exquisite comfort and effortless performance. Offering the best of both worlds, the new plug-in hybrid model combines an advanced electric motor with a powerful and efficient new-generation V6 petrol engine. ...
Part One: South Eastern; Soft Adventure Southern Africa offers so much and we wanted an extended journey of indulgence experiencing the best hotels with fining dining and fine wines, but we also wanted some soft adventure. This feature covers the soft adventure aspects but there was no compromise necessary on the comfort aspects. After arriving ...
There is five star service by the book with lots of boxes to tick and there are the real five star experiences that can be very different delivering pleasure in so many more ways. Quietly, hotel barges are cruising the most attractive waterways of Europe which offer supreme experiences for small parties, either by whole ...
I attended an illuminating book event hosted at RAF Museum Hendon this past weekend (17 September), which saw the relaunch of ‘One of The Few’, containing the memoirs of Group Captain ‘Johnny’ Kent who joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1930. This fascinating event was graced by the attendance of Alexandra Kent, daughter of ...
The briolette is one of the oldest cuts used in gem faceting, reaching its height of popularity in the 17th century. A briolette cut is a pear shaped stone whose surface is entirely cut with small, triangular facets. It was developed in India and before the full refractive properties of diamonds were fully understood, in ...
A Very Marané Christmas Picking the perfect present for the man in your life is never easy and it seems to get harder each Christmas. Do you give the must have gadget, the trusty reliable gift card or do you try and think out of the box? A very different type of present is swimwear, ...
Andy Murray is one of the great British sporting heroes and a brilliant example of grit, determination and skill. Like most sporting heroes he receives a huge amount of praise when things go well and, unfortunately, a large amount of flack when they don’t. He represents excellence in a sport that many see as the ...
Miranda Holder styled our recent fashion shoot at Ashberg House. She specialises in Fashion, Celebrity and Luxury Personal styling and is also a fashion writer and make up artist. We asked her about her passions and favourite tips. Why styling? I have always been crazy about dressing up ever since I can remember. I love ...