It seems to be the time for royal jamboree all over the globe. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh threw a lavish reception for over three hundred odd high-profile celebrities of Australian origin, then Bhutan witnessed their dashing

King Jigme Khesar Nagyel Wangchuck tie the knot post which he also threw an extravagant reception which had many biggies from the political circle come together to celebrate.
The glittering reception at the Buckingham Palace was held before her 11-day tour to Australia. Among the elite few who made it to the guestlist were model Elle Macpherson, actor Hugh Jackman and Craig Revel Horwood. The guests first met the Queen in the white drawing room of the Palace and proceeded to enjoy a silver glove service at the eight-course dinner. The royal couple — William and Kate mingled with the guests and were seen making light conversations. There was loud laughter and merriment in the palace’s blue drawing room and picture gallery. In Bhutan, the celebrations were of a spiritual kind with incense and chants by monks. The ceremonial reception was a magnificent affair; one among the many on the elite guests was Rahul Gandhi, whose family shares a close rapport with the Bhutan royals.

What makes bugs a delicacy?
The crunchy crispy crackle when you dig into it we suppose. Well, if you’re looking to exercise your taste buds, perhaps a box of chocolate dipped bugs, mealworm lollipop and choco chip crickets will do the job for you. This popular crunchy delicacy has gone mainstream in Australia. The aborigines who have been feasting on these witchetty grub for ages has now started commercially breeding and selling them to citizens from every walk of life and for occasions ranging from corporate gatherings to slumber parties.

Where was a hi-tech webcam installed?
The world’s tallest peak, the Mount Everest has been recently installed with a high definition camera at its highest point to capture the breath-taking view and to help scientist and ecologist monitor effects of climate change and deterioration caused by global warming. The point at which the lens has been erected is called Kalapatthar, which is at an altitude of 5,675 meters, near the Mt Everest base camp. The high tech camera will be charged on solar energy and will be operational during the daytime. Also, the cam is said to withstand extreme weather conditions and blizzards, which is normal at that height.

When the sari went international
The magic of the gorgeous six-yard wonder that is known to be every Indian women’s identity has finally worked its charm in the international fashion arena. The drape is being introduced onto the fashion platform by the high-end French luxury label Hermes. The launch had its first glitch as fashion critics and followers slammed the first slot of limited edition samples for lacking in creativity and exquisite designs. These Indian drapes come with the hefty price tag of $6,100 to $8,200 (`3 lakh — `4 lakh).

Why drink milk when you can wear it?
Yes you read it right, Anke Domaske, an innovative German designer has come up with a fabric made out of milk fiber. Apparently this fabric is one of a kind, not only for what it’s made of but also for being the first man-made textile ever. The fabric is called Qmilch and comprises of a certain kind of milk protein known as Casein, the fabric is odourless and can be washed like any other cloth. Since the fibre has protein it is also antibacterial, anti-ageing and helps regulating body temperature and blood circulation.