India@75 | Ikat bomber jacket, anyone?
A quiet revolution in the fashion industry has given us brands and designer labels steeped in our artisanal heritage.
75 luxury brands that changed the way we live and indulge
Indian luxury brands that have become household names, and what they have to offer.
India@75 | 100Hands cofounder Akshat Jain: "Our Indianness became our strength"
"There are great single malt whiskies and other luxury products coming out of India, but these are too few. We need more instances to cut through the prejudice and change perception."
MC Recommends: Readymade cocktails in a bottle and 3 shirts to up your wardrobe game
Also, Ladakh’s new boutique luxury hotel, heritage rice varieties, FabIndia’s new sustainable collection, mineral sunscreens, hand-painted tableware, and art/food event at a Parisian palace.
Bangalore Watch Company’s latest pilot watch is inspired by the IAF Suryakiran aerobatic team
The Synchro, which is water-resistant up to 100 metres, is priced at Rs 1.56 lakh, and is limited to 125 pieces.
MC Recommends: Vespa x Justin Bieber’s limited-edition scooters and Chef Vicky Ratnani’s massive burgers
Also, Montegrappa pen’s ode to Formula 1 racing, Arjun Rathi’s ‘candy’ lights, and Jacob & Co’s jewel-like watches launched in India.
Weekend Guide: What to Watch, Read, Listen & More!
Detailed guide to all the latest OTT releases, book recommendations, podcasts and exciting activities to indulge over the weekend! This weekend, you can pick from a host of Netflix & Amazon prime releases, a book on making better decisions, listening to podcasts, attending fun events & much more!
MC Recommends: Ekaya’s revival project for vintage Banarasis, a luxury ecotainer in Agra, and a culinary weekend in Rajasthan
Also, Pottery Barn launches in India, a MicroLED TV that transforms into a sculpture, Gua Sha as a beauty accessory, and dining on Michelin-starred menus while flying Air France.
Weekend Guide: What to watch, read, listen & more!
A detailed guide to all the latest OTT releases, book recommendations, podcasts, and exciting activities to indulge in over the weekend! This weekend, you can pick from a host of Netflix & Amazon prime releases, a book on making better decisions, listening to podcasts, attending fun events & much more!
MC Recommends: Luxury river cruises through the Sundarbans, and Google Pixel Fold
Plus, The Ned NoMad in New York; Christian Louboutin’s Sneakender bag, art on your wine bottle, Audemars Piguet’s tribute to music, and JANAVI India’s exquisite cashmere collection.
The Tippling Point | You can take rum out of Cuba, but you can't take Cuba out of this rum
Matured in ex-bourbon barrels, Havana Club 7 dark rum has Cuban flavours of aromatic tobacco, spices, sweet tropical fruits, and vanilla that appeal to both the youth and the affluent.
Richard Mille RM UP-01: This Rs 14 crore watch is the world’s thinnest
At 1.75mm, the case of the RM UP-01 is thinner than the strap attached to it. The watch weighs 30 grams, can withstand 5000Gs and comes with a power reserve of 45 hours.
Weekend Guide: What to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime, read, listen and more
A detailed guide to all the latest OTT releases, book recommendations, podcasts and exciting activities to indulge over the weekend! This weekend, you can pick from a host of Netflix and Amazon Prime releases, a book on making better decisions, listening to podcasts, attending fun events and much more
MC Recommends: A trek to Siachen glacier, Forest Essentials’ makeup range, and the best astrophotography cameras
Also, Tag Heuer NFT-displaying watch, playful coffee tables from Baro Design, Mumbai Noise perfume, Dior’s luxury Birkenstocks, and moisturizer and sunscreens for the monsoons.
We’ve always been trying to showcase ‘Indian-ness’ when it comes to spirits: Radico Khaitan's Sanjeev Banga
"There has been a lot of interest in tequila and mezcal worldwide, and there is Indian agave as well. We are working on it and a couple of other things." - Sanjeev Banga, international business head, Radico Khaitan
MC recommends | Vintage cars-inspired Breitling watches and a Varanasi hotel in the Michelin hotel guide
Plus, Paris luxury department store La Samaritaine reopens, Masterchef Australia winner’s restaurant in Chennai, Sula Brut Tropicale, and designer Dhruv Kapoor’s Milan collection.
The Tippling Point | Who is a moonraker and how did they get here?
True love, as Shakespeare said, and dream runs with contraband alcohol don't run smoothly, without impediments.
Ladies & Gentlemen, The Weekend!
Our detailed guide to all the latest OTT releases, book recommendations, podcasts and exciting activities to indulge over the weekend! This weekend, you can pick from a host of Netflix & Amazon prime releases, a book on making better decisions, listening to podcasts, attending fun events & much more!
Amrut Distilleries MD Rakshit Jagdale: "We did not anticipate the Indian market to be this big in terms of sales"
Rakshit Jagdale on the craft spirits segment, ageing of Indian single malts, a new single barrel rum made with 100 percent jaggery and what he'd do differently if he could turn back time.
MC Recommends | Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1996, and The Ordinary on Nykaa
Plus, jukeboxes make a comeback, cruising down India’s cleanest river, a Béchamel sauce DIY kit, and a new luxury hotel in Srinagar.
Ladies & Gentlemen, The Weekend!
Our detailed guide to all the latest OTT releases, book recommendations, podcasts and exciting activities to indulge over the weekend! This weekend, you can pick from a host of Netflix & Amazon prime releases, a book on making better decisions, listening to podcasts, attending fun events & much more!
MC Recommends | Made-in-India wines and whiskies, and where to get your fix of Tamil cuisine
Also, earbuds from Nothing, jewel-like grazing boards, and an exhibition on Mumbai’s built heritage.
Travelling Abroad | Cash or forex card or credit card: Which is the best for you?
Are you planning to travel abroad this summer but cannot figure out how to convert your Indian rupees into foreign currency? Are you worried about spending unnecessary cash only on conversion fees? Have no idea how to compare several complex quotes and finalise the best deal? Want to save a little more money for that lavish dinner at your dream destination? Don't worry. Moneycontrol has a series on the best travel hacks for you. In this video, we tell you how to sort your foreign currency on your next overseas holiday, provide tips on how to buy exotic currency at a much lower fee, supply you with effective hacks on receiving tax refunds, and so on.
Paul John: ‘I hope new brands do not dilute the high regard whisky lovers have for Indian single malts’
New series: We speak to the people who have been instrumental in driving the single-malt boom in India, to find out more about the new Indian whisky drinker and the burgeoning craft spirit space.
