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Situated above the Kangra Valley in Dharamshala, Norbu The Montanna offers a refreshing blend of luxury, wellness, and Tibetan culture. Experience mountain-view villas, tea gardens, spa therapies, yoga, immersive local experiences as you stay in this villa that feels restorative and luxurious. There’s a Tibetan word, norbu, that means “jewel”. Not the kind you wear but the kind you find unexpectedly, in a place you weren’t fully prepared for, and a trip can actually be difficult to recreate anywhere else in the hills. Norbu The Montanna sits in Banordu village, above Dharamshala, in Himachal Pradesh. It’s part of IHCL’s SeleQtions portfolio, and perched above the Kangra Valley with the snow-capped Dhauladhar range. It spreads across seven acres of landscape that shifts personality by the hour. It is among the most notable luxury hotel openings in North India in recent years. Let’s find out more before you finalise your booking. More About the Property The grounds at No...

Step inside the world’s most extraordinary celebrity and billionaire homes. From Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia and Bill Gates’ smart mansion to Mark Zuckerberg’s private Hawaiian estate, discover how luxury, technology, architecture, and personal vision combine to create remarkable residences that redefine modern living and exclusive real estate. Most of us think of a bigger kitchen or an extra bathroom when we put architectural caps on but are you thinking on the level of the world’s top billionaires? We doubt it. Because celebrities are thinking on another level, they are buying private islands, commissioning underground bunkers, and installing underwater music systems in their swimming pools (that come with touchscreen-controlled technology). And we didn’t even know something like that existed. Welcome to the world of luxury celebrity homes, where the definition of “home” has been completely reimagined. These aren’t just houses, they are architectural wonders, personal statemen...

In 2026, boots are redefining the runways and celebrities as well as girl-next-doors are walking across the street wearing chic boots including chelsea boots, cowboy boots, knee-high boots and other streetwear style boots. Let’s get one thing straight, boots are no longer seasonal. They are not the thing you dig out in October and quietly retire when March arrives. From cowboy silhouettes on the streets of Paris to chunky biker styles grounding sheer summer dresses, fashion boots have become the most versatile item in any wardrobe right now. Imagine Bella Hadid’s slouchy knee-highs paired with off-duty denim, Dua Lipa’s biker boots grounding a sheer sundress, or Olivia Rodrigo pairing chunky boots with micro shorts. The evidence is everywhere and it’s loud. Why Boots, Why Now? In an era defined by micro-trends that are built up and struck down every week, a chic pair of boots communicates permanence, confidence, and a little bit of rebellion. And this year, everyone, ...