With party season at its peak, your search for the right dress must be driving you insane.
The question ‘Where’s the party tonight’ may not be as challenging as what to wear on that night. All that you stacked through the whole year is suddenly looking out of fashion or your desire to wear a dress itself has worn out. So before you get into a self-induced fashion frenzy, we give you some tips on how to avoid one. And it’s not just about women; a party is incomplete without a dancing partner; you men out there also need to check your wardrobe. So read this.
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For woman :
Dress is the way to go. You can do so much with them. Opt for either soft dresses in deep pastel hues with texture and volume in the skirt for a very feminine look. For a more formal, cocktail look, opt for emerald, black or wine, simple sheath or a draped dress, very tastefully accessorised. For a semi formal/casual look stick to narrow pants/denims with embellished, styled tunics. clo
For Man :
It is the season for well-fitted suits. Experiment with the colour of your shirt and tie. You can also go a little funky with ties or a blazer with chinos.
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Gajner Palace (32 kms from Bikaner) -a summer resort of Bikaner Maharajas -has often been described as ‘ an incomparable jewel in the Thar desert’. Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh ji of Bikaner, palace stands on the embankment of a lake .The palace was used by Maharaja for grand shoots and lavish entertainment. Royalty, both Indian as well as international, Viceroys and other dignitaries have been entertained at this grand palace. The architecture of Gajner palace is truly outstanding. Built in red sandstone with intricately carved pillars, jharokhas and screens , the craftsmanship here is amazing.A part of palace has been transformed into hotel. 
The architectural masterpiece in red sandstone was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881 AD-1942 AD) in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh between 1902 -1926.This magnificent palace is an example of pure Rajput martial architecture. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, this palace has several grand halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The exotic palace has magnificent pillars, richly carved fire mantles, Italian colonnades and motif of lotus in full bloom, adding to the magic of this jewel of the desert. Walls of palaces are reminiscent of the past vintage etchings, hunting trophies and old portraits. 
Built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh(1571-1611 A.D.), a general in the army of emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful places within. These places, made in red sandstone (Dulmera) and marble, make a picturesque ensemble of countryards, balconies, kiosks and windows dotted all over the structure. 
Each region in India has its own traditional dishes and specialties. In the royal kitchens of Rajasthan, as well as most other states, food was very serious business and raised to the level of an art-form. Hundreds of cooks worked in the stately palaces and kept their recipes a were passed on to their sons and the rest were lost for ever. It became a matter of great prestige to serve unusual dishes to guests and the royal cooks were encouraged to experiment. The tales of how cooks tried to impress their guests by presenting at least one unforgettable item on the menu have now become legends. The monthly budget ran into lakhs of rupee and the royal guests were treated to such delicacies as stuffed camels, goats, pigs and peacocks .It was perfectly normal to have live pigeons and other birds fly out of elaborately decorated dishes. The food was served in gold and silver utensils and the number of dishes at one meal ran into hundreds. It was usually never possible to taste all the delicacies served. 
