TRENDS
Business of wedding fashion: Why India’s biggest fashion houses love celebrity weddings
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s grand wedding has not only electrified social media and caught the nation’s imagination but also revitalized the wedding couture industry.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Men's jewelry: Why Bulgari, Tiffany, Sabyasachi are making Indian men's bracelets & kadas
Revival of the man bangle: From Bulgari's B.zero1 Kada Bracelet to engraved gold bracelets by Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery, a look at how India is circling back to kadas and bracelets for men, and the latest luxury options vying for Indian HNIs' attention.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
How HNIs travel: Rs 99 lakh per person packages, and other uber luxury trips
As Indian luxury travellers venture into uncharted territories, they uncover a realm where destinations are exclusive and experiences redefine the boundaries of indulgence.
TRENDS
Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration: Where and what to eat in Ayodhya
Ayodhya’s traditional cuisine | A laddu which is anything but sweet and jalebi topped with yoghurt and served in a kulhad. Puffed kachoris stuffed with daal, and reduced milk and cream: sweet and savoury dishes to try in Ayodhya.
TRENDS
101 guide to Goa's islands, bazaars, bakeries, taverns, trails, heritage walks
Travel guide 2024-25: When in Goa... what to see, eat, buy, do in Goa beyond the beach parties and the bar hopping.
TRENDS
New Air India uniforms by Manish Malhotra: Debut of the saree gown & saree pantsuit
Once, Air India’s air hostess sarees offered cues to urban Indian women on how to drape theirs to look on-trend. Designer Manish Malhotra’s trendy saree gowns and pantsuits may add another sartorial look to the working Indian women’s wardrobe choices.
TRENDS
Goyard luxury bags: Why Bollywood stars are suddenly sporting the latest ‘it’ bag
Goyard is considered luxury’s most elusive brand, much more than Hermès. There's a mystery surrounding the brand and the custodians keep it a secret, no social media posts or behind-the-scene look.
TRENDS
Diwali 2023: Gifting ideas for health, wellness and adventure enthusiasts
Backpacks to smart watches, membership to health platforms and inflatable kayaks, 26 gifts priced Rs 100 - Rs 1 lakh that form building blocks for a healthier lifestyle.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
101 guide on how to buy a perfect yoga mat
How thick should your yoga mat be? What material is best in yoga mats? What are the top yoga mat brands? What size yoga mat should you pick? And more questions answered.
TRENDS
36 hours in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Maheshwar is an unexplored destination, known for the river Narmada, the Ahilya Fort, artisanal heritage, and Malwa Maratha history.
TRENDS
Saraswat cuisine for Ganesh Chaturthi: Vegetable stew with 21 ingredients and a dessert wrapped in turmeric leaves
Gaud Saraswat Brahmin fare for Ganeshotsav is a medley of sweet and sour flavours. At its heart lie Patoleo, a layered dessert, and vegetarian stews and bhajis.
TRENDS
Sandwich renaissance: Where to get the best sandwiches in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Goa, Pune
Ditch that boring cucumber sandwich and explore the world of gourmet sandwiches, thanks to some of India’s best chefs and new sandwich shops.
TRENDS
Raksha Bandhan 2023: 25 modern gift ideas for your brother
Rakhi gifts that are in line with modern living and experiences, including OTT subscriptions, a gaming laptop, gadgets, and things for the home, home bar and home office.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Dark beers for monsoon, Jay Z's rap version of Mundian To Bach Ke Rahi
Top recommendations this week: Cold dark brews from Seven Rivers in Goa and Bengaluru, a book about slave trade, a reinvented classic of the Punjabi music world, ‘The Offbeat Sari’ exhibition in London, where to get your fix of matcha latte in India, Naga Coffee and Lima’s Central Restaurante - one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2023.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
World Chocolate Day 2023 | 7 best chocolate experiences in India and abroad
Chocolate tasting in Mumbai; cacao plantation visits in Kerala, Mexico, Peru and the Ivory Coast; a chocolate factory in Japan, and the best airport hot chocolate.
TRENDS
7 day-long experiential trips around Bangalore
A list of places that are under 2 hours' drive from Bengaluru - to unwind when you have just 1 day off.
FOOD
Goan heritage spirit Feni’s bold new avatar
Once tagged as mere country liquor that only Goans could drink, the evolution of Feni gives hope of it taking centre stage globally.
FOOD
Urrak cocktails are the flavour of the season
Goa’s summer elixir, once served in the most traditional of ways, is going through a renaissance in the hands of inventive bartenders, but without Urrak there can be no Feni, so serve and drink in moderation.
TRENDS
How Wes Anderson’s India-inspired movies sparked a viral social media trend
Candy colour-saturated viral Instagram video montages not just pay homage to Wes Anderson’s cinema, but also to his love for Indian design aesthetics and Satyajit Ray’s movies.
ENVIRONMENT
World Environment Day 2023: How climate-resistant superfood seaweed is making its way onto your plate
Seaweed ticks all the right modern-day boxes: Superfood, sustainable, ethically sourced, vegan. It helps that Indian chefs are taking it up, and women divers are powering seaweed harvesting.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: A Tina Turner number, Kolkata Old-Fashioned and a 8K TV by Bang & Olufsen
MC Recommends: A Tina Turner single with a story; Kolkata Old-Fashioned at Chef Sujan Sarkar’s Indienne in London; an 8K TV that costs half a crore rupees; adventure motorcycle KTM390’s India launch; an aniseed-flavoured vodka; a book that takes you beyond disruption as an economic idea; and Lexus collaborates with Abraham & Thakore on limited edition jackets.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Rs 2 lakh jacket, Rs 24K graphic T-shirt: How luxury streetwear is priced in India and abroad
As the social media noise over prices of Aryan Khan’s streetwear settles down with a completely sold-out jacket capsule, we look at how luxury streetwear is priced across the world and the young brands powering the rise of this edgy, contemporary apparel style in India and abroad.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
From Priyanka Chopra Jonas for Bvlgari to Alia Bhatt for Gucci, why global brands are gravitating to Indian ambassadors
In the early 2000s, there was supermodel Ujjwala Raut, YSL’s Indian muse. Then in 2021, after almost a decade, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was chosen by Bvlgari as its brand ambassador. And now with Deepika Padukone representing LV and Alia Bhatt as Gucci’s Indian face, we have come a full circle.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
Met Gala 2023: Alia Bhatt’s hand-embroidered Met Gala gown is Made in India
The Bollywood star’s Met Gala debut look is inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s classic Cinderella-like billowing gowns for the luxury house Chanel, and is designed as a tribute by Prabal Gurung.
