French fashion of the late nineteenth century is known for its allure and its ineffable chic—think of John Singer Sargent’s Madame X and her scandalously slipping strap. For Parisian couturiers and their American customers, it was also serious business. Inspired by the return of HBO’s The Gilded Age this fall, art historian Elizabeth Block will describe the wealthy Gilded […]
Read MorePublished By: Sports Desk Last Updated: May 09, 2024, 00:01 IST Read all latest and breaking Sports News on News18.com Rafael Nadal’s claycourt form is slowly rounding into shape. ROME: Rafael Nadal’s clay-court form is slowly rounding into shape. Not that nearly invincible shape that the tennis world grew accustomed to over the past two […]
Read MoreJannik Sinner is reportedly set to undergo rehabilitation for his hip injury at the medical centre of Serie A club Juventus. The world No. 2 is a doubt for the French Open after withdrawing from the Italian Open last week. Sinner suffered the problem at the Madrid Open earlier this month, retiring from the tournament […]
Read MoreRafa Nadal said on Wednesday (May 8) that he hopes his body will allow him to keep playing as he looks ahead to the French Open and Olympics this summer. The 37-year-old Spaniard, who has said he expects to retire after the 2024 season, returned to competition in Brisbane in January after almost a year […]
Read MoreFrench Olympic swimmer Florent Manaudou became the first Olympic torch carrier in France after the Olympic flame arrived in Marseille’s Old Port on a majestic three-mast ship from Greece for the welcoming ceremony. The ship sailed into Marseille’s Old Port with the French national anthem, La Marseillaise, echoing from the embankment and a French Air […]
Read MoreThe Olympic fever is slowly sweeping through France with the Paris Summer Games set to be held from July 26 to August 11. The Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8. This Wednesday, the Olympic torch touched ground in the Mediterranean port city of Marseille after a 12-day journey from Greece […]
Read MoreIt could be a long summer for Toulouse FC. Many of their young prospects are already garnering considerable interest, including centre-back Christian Mawissa (19), who could soon be the subject of an offer from AS Monaco, according to a report from L’Équipe. Reports have already surfaced linking Logan Costa (23) with a move away from Toulouse. The […]
Read MoreL’équipe de France féminine s’est très largement imposée face à la Norvège pour sa deuxième rencontre de la phase de groupes de l’Euro U17 (8-0), ce mercredi. Les Bleuettes ont inscrit quatre buts en première période, et autant après le repos. Rachael Adedini s’est fendue d’un triplé (77e, 88e, 90e+2) et Mymithye Bironien a ajouté […]
Read More“When the mind is completely absorbed in one object of meditation, it is termed Samadhi,” said the world-famous spiritual guru Sivananda once. The Sanskrit term ‘Samadhi’ has suddenly entered into the tennis context, courtesy of Russian player Andrey Rublev. After winning his first-ever Madrid Open this year, Rublev signed the camera with the word ‘Samadhi’ […]
Read MoreFrance, renowned for its leisurely approach to life, seems to be extending this reputation to its air traffic controllers, potentially causing chaos for summer holidaymakers. Reports suggest that a recent agreement allowing controllers to arrive up to three hours late and leave three hours early could exacerbate delays and frustrate travellers. The National Union of […]
Read More
