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Renowned Swedish chef Björn Frantzén has made a bold entry into Dubai’s fine dining scene with the opening of FZN at Atlantis, The Palm. The menu uniquely blends Asian and French flavours with Nordic influences, resulting in dishes that are both intricate and striking. This high-end tasting menu concept is a sister restaurant to Frantzen in Sweden, which was awarded three Michelin stars, making it the first in the country to achieve that distinction.

When paying such a premium for a meal, the experience begins well before the first bite. From the entrance, guests are led through a carefully designed journey. Standing before a discreet doorway, I press the buzzer. For a moment, it feels like entering a speakeasy bar, before a hallway leads to a lift that whisks me up to a lounge where the evening begins with champagne and canapes.

Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its rich flavours, spices and textures. This includes food from Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus and several other countries. Similar to Indian cuisine, this one is also rooted in tradition. Several ingredients used to make Middle Eastern food may already be present in your Indian kitchen! Surprised? From falafel to baba ganoush to labneh, your kitchen may already have everything you need to make these lip-smacking and authentic Middle Eastern dishes. Sounds interesting, right? Read on to understand this cuisine better and bring it to your home.

Middle Eastern dishes often use lemon juice and sumac (a tangy spice made from dried berries) for a zesty kick, similar to how Indian cuisine uses tamarind or amchur (dry mango powder).

Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its rich flavours, spices and textures. This includes food from Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus and several other countries. Similar to Indian cuisine, this one is also rooted in tradition. Several ingredients used to make Middle Eastern food may already be present in your Indian kitchen! Surprised? From falafel to baba ganoush to labneh, your kitchen may already have everything you need to make these lip-smacking and authentic Middle Eastern dishes. Sounds interesting, right? Read on to understand this cuisine better and bring it to your home.

Herbs like mint, coriander, and parsley play a key role in Middle Eastern flavours, much like these do in Indian dishes.

Nowadays, we often come across fusion desserts at shops selling sweets and pastries. Chefs are innovating with traditional Indian recipes and infusing cakes, tarts, mousse, and more with flavours of mithai. You may have heard of creations like gulab jamun cheesecake or kaju katli pudding. Recently, another unique combination caught our eyes and it turned out to be Alia Bhatt’s birthday cake. A photo of the same was shared on the official handle of Le15 Patisserie, helmed by celebrity Chef Pooja Dhingra.

The post revealed that a “moong dal halwa” cake was made on special request by Alia Bhatt‘s sister, Shaheen Bhatt. This complex layered treat consisted of halwa, toasted hazelnut praline and crunch cake. In the picture, we can see the top part distinctively covered with brownish halwa. Open macarons are placed around the cake at intervals. “Happy Birthday Alia” is written in icing. Take a look below:

Continental cuisine is a term widely used to describe the culinary traditions of mainland Europe, especially Western and Northern Europe. It typically refers to the food cultures of countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Greece. Known for its focus on dairy, herbs, sauces, and a balanced use of spices, continental cuisine celebrates quality ingredients and timeless cooking techniques like roasting, grilling, baking, and sauteing.

Unlike the bold and often spicy flavours of Asian or Latin American cuisines, continental fare is generally more subtle and refined. It prioritises taste through the layering of herbs and the richness of ingredients such as butter, cream, olive oil, and cheese. Meals are typically structured, beginning with a starter or soup, followed by a main course and dessert.

Gabriel Shemirani blames his influencer mother’s belief in conspiracy theories about medicine for his sister’s death from cancer, after she rejected chemotherapy.

“She was being fed fake information,” the 24-year-old British student told AFP, saying their mother “was against her daughter seeking medical treatments that could have saved her”.

Gabriel’s mother, Kate Shemirani, is one of a growing cohort of health influencers on social media accused of advocating and selling unproven treatments. 

She promotes alternative theories about Covid, vaccines and organ transplants, and has called chemotherapy “the poison path” and “mustard gas”.

Gabriel’s twin sister, Paloma fell ill in 2023 aged 22, shortly after graduating from university, and was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a type of cancer which is in most cases “very treatable” according to the UK’s National Health Service.

But Gabriel told AFP his sister opted not to start chemotherapy treatment advised by an oncologist, influenced by her mother’s distrust of conventional medicine. “85 percent of people with my sister’s cancer… would have survived” with chemotherapy, said Gabriel.

Tesla has launched the updated versions of its Model S and Model X flagship electric cars. These new iterations of the cars come with minor updates if the changes made to the Model 3 and Model Y are taken into consideration. It is to be noted that these models bring less than 5 percent of the American automaker’s total sales, which is probably an explanation of why the brand has made only minor changes.

Starting with the design, the Tesla Model S and Model X have very minor differences compared to the outgoing models. These differences can be seen in the form of an updated front bumper on the dual which offers a slightly more aggressive look compared to the predecessor. Additionally, both of these new models have received a new set of shoes. The Model X now gets a new design for the 20-inch and 22-inch wheels while the Model S continues to have the 19-inch and 21-inch options.Another noticeable change in the appearance is the presence of a new camera in the front bumper. Additionally, there are certain changes in the headlights of both the vehicles which includes new adaptive functions. The brand claims that the changes in the Model S Plain contribute to improving high-speed stability. These changes are complemented by the presence of a new Frost Blue paint.The updated Tesla Model S and Model X also promise quieter cabins because of a better Active Noise Cancellation System. While most of the interiors are the same, configurable ambient lighting is new. Furthermore, the brand claims that it will have improved ride quality because of an updated suspension setup.

With all of these changes the Model X will be sold at 89,990 dollar (around Rs 77.40 lakh) for Long Range and 104,990 dollars (around Rs 90.30 lakh) for Plaid, both increases of 5,000 dollar (around Rs 4.30 lakh). Similarly, the Model S is available as a Long Range or Plaid, with prices starting at 84,990 dollar (around Rs 73.09 lakh) and 99,990 dollars (around Rs 85.97 lakh), respectively.

Mahindra & Mahindra has been constantly updating the Scorpio N to maintain its appeal among consumers and boost its sales. As part of its effort, the brand added features like auto-dimming IRVM and ventilated seats. This was followed by the introduction of a Carbon Edition. Now, the automaker has made the automatic gearbox variant more affordable with the introduction of the torque converter unit on the Z4 trim. The Z4 unit is placed right above the entry-level Z2 trim in the hierarchy.

The Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 with automatic transmission with petrol engine will be sold at a starting price of Rs 17.39 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the diesel powered version will set back the buyer by Rs 17.86 lakh (ex-showroom). Before the introduction of this iteration, the Z6 diesel trim was the most affordable automatic variant of the SUV starting at Rs 18.91 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes the latest automatic variant more affordable by Rs 1.05 lakh.The two engine options available with the Scorpio N Z4 trim are  2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine which produces 203 hp of power and 370 Nm of peak torque with MT and 380 Nm with AT. The 2.2-litre diesel engine is offered in two states of tune. It produces 130 hp and 300 Nm for RWD while the 4WD comes with 175 hp and 370 Nm.

Exclusively available in a 7-seat layout, the Scorpio N Z4 is loaded with features such as halogen headlights, LED turn signals, 17-inch wheels adorned with plastic covers, a rear spoiler, power windows, an 8-inch display with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering wheel controls, second-row air conditioning vents, and fabric seat covers. Regarding safety technology, it includes front airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold and descent assistance, ISOFIX child seat attachments, and 3-point seatbelts for every passenger.

MG Motor entered the Indian market in 2019 with the launch of the Hector SUV. It’s been six years since the automaker has been operating in India and is now celebrating its anniversary with the special one-time limited period offer for the ZS EV. The automaker is offering the electric SUV at a special price of Rs 16.75 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Executive variant. This is a discount of Rs 13,000 compared to the previous price of Rs 16.88 lakh (ex-showroom).

The one-above base Excite Pro variant of the MG ZS EV can now be purchased starting at Rs 18,49,800. This reflects a savings of Rs 48,000 when compared to the previous price of Rs 18,97,800 (all prices Ex-showroom). Buyers opting for the higher variants, Exclusive Plus or Essence, can have the greatest savings. The Exclusive Plus variant of the MG ZS EV is currently priced at Rs 19,49,800, which is a significant Rs 4.15 lakh reduction from the earlier listed price of Rs 23,64,800.Meanwhile, The top-of-the-line Essence variant of the MG ZS EV is now offered at a starting price of Rs 20,49,800, resulting in savings of Rs 4.44 lakh compared to the former price of Rs 24,93,800 (Ex-showroom).

MG ZS EV Price List

Variant	New Ex-Showroom Price	Old Ex-Showroom Price
Executive	₹16,75,000	₹16,88,000
Excite Pro	₹18,49,800	₹18,97,800
Exclusive Plus	₹19,49,800	₹23,64,800
Essence	₹20,49,800	₹24,93,800

The MG ZS EV was the brand’s first electric vehicle in the Indian market. The SUV competes against models like Tata Curvv.ev, Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE6, and others in the country. It comes with a 50.3 kWh battery pack offering a range of up to 461 km on a single charge.

Hero MotoCorp’s electric vehicle manufacturing arm is preparing to launch a more affordable electric scooter called the Vida VX2. Before launching the latest member of the Vida range on July 1, the brand released a series of teasers revealing certain parts of the vehicle. These new VX2 models bring new design to the table when compared against the existing V2 line-up. Furthermore, it will also likely share the powertrain details.

Prior to its release, the Vida VX2 electric scooter was spotted without any disguise, showcasing some elements of its design. According to the images, the electric scooter features a design quite similar to the V2 range. These resemblances can be observed in the form of the headlight and the tail lamp. Moreover, the EV showcases a curved body that is reminiscent of the V2 series.

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The previously spotted Vida VX2 unit had a TFT display that appeared relatively small compared to those found in the V2 range. Additionally, it included physical buttons to navigate through the options displayed on the screen. The switchgear on this electric vehicle also appeared to be sourced from the V2. This unit also featured a keyhole, suggesting its focus on affordability.Hero MotoCorp’s electric vehicle manufacturing arm is preparing to launch a more affordable electric scooter called the Vida VX2. Before launching the latest member of the Vida range on July 1, the brand released a series of teasers revealing certain parts of the vehicle. These new VX2 models bring new design to the table when compared against the existing V2 line-up. Furthermore, it will also likely share the powertrain details.

Prior to its release, the Vida VX2 electric scooter was spotted without any disguise, showcasing some elements of its design. According to the images, the electric scooter features a design quite similar to the V2 range. These resemblances can be observed in the form of the headlight and the tail lamp. Moreover, the EV showcases a curved body that is reminiscent of the V2 series.

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The previously spotted Vida VX2 unit had a TFT display that appeared relatively small compared to those found in the V2 range. Additionally, it included physical buttons to navigate through the options displayed on the screen. The switchgear on this electric vehicle also appeared to be sourced from the V2. This unit also featured a keyhole, suggesting its focus on affordability.It is likely that the Vida VX2 will come with different battery pack options to appeal to different consumer segments. Nonetheless, detailed information about the electric scooter has yet to be disclosed. Adding to its specifications, the electric scooter is expected to be built on a new platform aimed at producing budget-friendly vehicles.The cost of the forthcoming model has not yet been announced. As previously noted, it is anticipated to be priced lower than the Vida V2 electric scooter, which starts at Rs 74,000 (ex-showroom) and ranges up to Rs 1,20,300 (ex-showroom).

Ram Kapoor, known for his work on television and movies has expanded his garage with the addition of a new vehicle with the raging bull shield. Specifically, he has added a new Lamborghini Urus SE SUV to his garage. The performance-oriented SUV was launched in the Indian market in 2024 and comes at a starting price of Rs 4.57 crore (ex-showroom). It carries the name of the best-selling vehicle in the brand’s current lineup.

The videos and pictures of Ram Kapoor taking the delivery of his new vehicle have been shared on social media. The short clip shows the actor talking to the dealership staff. Later, he is seen posing with his new vehicle. He can also be seen sitting in the driving seat of his vehicle. Based on the visuals, the actor has chosen the Verde Gea paint scheme for the vehicle, while the cabin is finished in black with orange accents.

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Powering the Lamborghini Urus SE iis a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine that in this iteration kicks out 620 hp and 800 Nm on its own. It comes coupled with a plug-in hybrid system which relies on a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The electric motor used in the hybrid system is housed within the 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, resulting in a total output of 800 hp and 950 Nm.is a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine that in this iteration kicks out 620 hp and 800 Nm on its own. It comes coupled with a plug-in hybrid system which relies on a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The electric motor used in the hybrid system is housed within the 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, resulting in a total output of 800 hp and 950 Nm.