TRAVEL
How to plan a trip to the ancient holy city of Varanasi
Varanasi travel planner: Everything you need to know to embark on a spiritual voyage to the ancient holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the sacred Ganges, from Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the Banarasi silk saree weavers colony.
TRAVEL
How to plan a trip to the holy city of Haridwar
A ready reckoner on the best ways to reach, where to stay, eat and shop, and what to do for those seeking spiritual enlightenment or a tranquil escape.
TRENDS
6 spring festivals of India & abroad and where to try their colourful food traditions
From India’s Baisakhi and Bihu to Myanmar’s Thingyan and Japanese Hanami, explore the kaleidoscope of regional festivals with special menus from restaurants and home chefs.
TRAVEL
7 places in Hyderabad for the best food during Ramzan and Eid
If you’re travelling to the City of Nizams during the holy month of Ramzan or on Eid, head to these places for the best biryani, haleem and a plethora of other traditional treats.
TRAVEL
The best places in Delhi for Ramzan and Eid feasts
If you are travelling to Delhi during this holy month of Ramzan or on Eid, try out these delicacies, from rich traditional street fare to specially curated menus at fine-dining restaurants in the capital
TRAVEL
In Delhi, this weekend? Attend the first Indian Culinary Agenda Weekend on Indian food discourse
If you are travelling to Delhi on work or leisure this weekend, and all things food interests you, then head to the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi for ICA Weekend, on April 6 & 7, to listen to 150-plus influential voices from the Indian food knowledge ecosystem talk about the paradigm shifts in the field.
TRENDS
Melbourne & beyond: 7 things to do for a complete vacation during Australian Open 2024
From sports to wildlife and wellness, Melbourne and its countryside offer a whole gamut of experiences for all ages and interests.
TECHNOLOGY
Year Ender 2023: How Artificial Intelligence stirred up food business, restaurants this year
From smart kiosks and robot chefs to personalised menus and chatbots taking orders, it was an AI smorgasbord across the F&B industry.
TRAVEL
48 hours in Ras Al Khaimah, the ‘other emirate’ in the UAE
Visiting Dubai for UN COP28? Take a weekend break in the oldest of the seven emirates that make up the UAE and boasts of a stunning landscape of desert, sea and mountains, offering adventures for all ages and interests.
TRENDS
“Namaste India”: Inside Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah’s maiden India tour
From Delhi’s powerplays to colonialism, the former host of The Daily Show left audiences in stitches with astute observations and spot-on mimicries during the first leg of his ‘Off the Record’ Tour.
BULLISH-ON-INDIA
Bullish on India | Vision@2047: The road to Northeast-inclusive India goes via food
The vision for India by 2047, a hundred years since independence, must be an inclusive one, with the Northeast in the larger dialogue, politically and culturally. And Northeast food popups help to make ‘mainland’ India more aware of the region’s diverse cultures, cuisines and food traditions.
LIFESTYLE
Delhi’s newest restaurant Elina Vara offers a farm-to-fork experience with organic soul food
Farm-fresh ingredients and soothing ambience make this Delhi restaurant an oasis of calm and care.
LIFESTYLE
12 best cocktail bars in Delhi for all occasions
Topping the charts from India, Delhi’s Sidecar got the spot at No. 18 in World’s 50 Best Bars' list of the best bars in Asia announced last week, along with three other bars from the National Capital that made it to the Top 100.
FOOD
Restaurant review | Khi Khi, Delhi’s latest cocktail bar is a refreshing take on templated pub culture
Whimsical cocktails, a convivial vibe and a quirky wall mural that forms an Insta-perfect backdrop to it all are the biggest draws here.
FOOD
5 unique dishes from MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo’s enduring culinary legacy
Revisiting a few acclaimed dishes of the celebrity chef and TV presenter, who died last month, that showcased Australia's native ingredients and indigenous techniques.
LIFESTYLE
Restaurant review | Inja, Delhi’s bold new Indo-Japanese concept fine-dining, is a flavour tease
Whether you choose the Alaskan King Crab Raj Kachori, the Papad & Achar Okinamasu or any of the other innovative dishes at the newly opened Inja, you’re in for a tantalising treat with every bite.
TRENDS
Restaurant review | Dhilli in Delhi, ‘an ode to the culinary capital of India’
Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia’s first restaurant in the capital presents a potpourri of popular Delhi dishes, served with surprising reinterpretations
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Horror films by women filmmakers, Kate Spade 30th anniversary SAM bag & Seiko 5 Sports 55th anniversary limited edition watch
On our radar this week, the just released Seiko 5 Masked Rider 55th anniversary limited edition watch; film festivals in Delhi and Mumbai; Kate Spade’s iconic SAM Bag re-released in recycled materials for its 30th anniversary celebrations; Perumal Murugan’s Pyre that became the first Tamil book translated in English to make it to the International Booker Prize longlist; and a tableware ensemble in clay stoneware and 24K gold from Raw Hand.
TRENDS
7 homegrown brands for all your Holi essentials
From organic gulaal to artisanal gujiyas and pre-mixed thandais, this is your one-stop guide to plan the perfect Holi bash.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Bengaluru’s Museum of Art & Photography, Greta Thunberg’s The Climate Book, & a Holi mehfil
Immersive experiences on our radar this week include Bengaluru’s brand new Museum of Art & Photography, and complementing it, a staycation at Conrad Bengaluru. With Holi around the corner, IBTIDA – Ek Mehfil’s Phoolon ki Holi celebrations in Delhi caught our eye too. And amongst the things worth coveting, we have Gucci’s latest collection of high jewellery; a pair of smart sunglasses from Ray-Ban; climate activist Greta Thunberg’s collection of essays; and a 24-carat gold-accented dinnerware range from Omorfo Homes.
TRENDS
Beyond Palampur's tea estates, soaking in Himachal's nature, culture and food
A cauldron of Kangra heritage, architectural traditions and food practices, the villages around Palampur offer a lot more than an idyllic Himalayan retreat amid tea plantations.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Lollapalooza India, Jaipur Literature Festival, Odisha’s .FEST & Jaisalmer Desert Festival
The waning winter marks the beginning of the most exciting phase in India’s cultural calendar, when countless festivals and events catering to varied interests and genres, held in all corners of the country, jostle for your time and attention. Amongst the unmissable ones this season are the Jaipur Literature Festival, Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Odisha’s .FEST and, for the first time ever, Lollapalooza India. Also, in the MC Recommends spotlight this week is a limited-edition rum made of pure cane juice and a pair of headphones that pushes the boundaries of sound performance.
TRENDS
Wild Wild East: Went looking for adventure, ended up with wild encounters in Assam
Home to five national parks, numerous sanctuaries and an astounding variety of animals, including the one-horned rhino, Assam makes for a thrilling paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. And, tourism just got industry status in the state.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Last-minute holiday gifting guide for Christmas and New Year 2023
And yet another year has come to pass! A year that was all about living life with a renewed sense of awareness, hope, purpose and meaning, in the aftermath of the pandemic years. So, as the curtain draws on 2022, and we gear up to celebrate Christmas day after tomorrow and usher in a brand new year next weekend, we bring you a curated list of last-minute gift ideas from conscious homegrown brands. Take your pick and make it a joyous holiday for your dear ones. 'Tis the season, after all!
