To chart the new frontier of global fine dining, you no longer look solely to Paris or Tokyo – you look to the world’s most ambitious Indian restaurants. Whether transforming Thai ingredients through ancient methods in Bangkok, elevating street snacks into three-Michelin-starred theatre in Dubai, or reclaiming lost club cuisine in Manhattan, Indian chefs are Read More
Long before Instagram dictated bridal aesthetics and viral hashtags defined the wedding lexicon, Parthip Thyagarajan was already imagining a digital future for India’s most extravagant industry. In 2000, when wedding planning was largely an offline affair, Thyagarajan launched WeddingSutra.com – a digital-first wedding platform created to give couples access to ideas, information and inspiration in Read More
The biggest life changes often come through unexpected choices. For Dr Jaishree Sharad, becoming a dermatologist was never part of the plan. In her early years, she had her sights set on becoming a paediatrician or a surgeon. Dermatology came into the picture almost as a last resort. What began as an unlikely turn in Read More
Somewhere between the photograph you planned and the one you actually get is usually where the magic happens. For Sheldon Santos, that is where things get interesting. The lights can be set, the styling done, the pose worked out, and then someone turns their face, moves differently or does something completely unplanned. Instead of correcting Read More
First Look marked its first annual gathering with PROLOGUE, bringing together the voices, ideas and aesthetics shaping contemporary Indian culture. Titled On Celebration, the inaugural edition brought together leaders across fashion, beauty, craft, design, hospitality and weddings to examine how contemporary India celebrates, gathers, preserves tradition and reimagines the rituals that bring us together. As Read More
First Look marked its first annual gathering with PROLOGUE, bringing together the voices, ideas and aesthetics shaping contemporary Indian culture. Titled On Celebration, the inaugural edition gathered leaders across fashion, beauty, craft, design, hospitality, and weddings to examine how contemporary India dresses, gets together, preserves tradition and reimagines the art of celebration. As the evening Read More
As evening settled over Mumbai on 20th August, Galeries Lafayette was transformed into something far removed from its usual retail rhythm. The space took on the intimacy of a dimly lit Parisian salon, with jazz, movement and theatrical touches setting the mood for Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna’s presentation of Noir Botanica. Rather than a Read More
For years, the language of wellness has revolved around a single number: the number on the weighing scale. Eat less, weigh less. Cut carbohydrates, lose weight. Find the right superfood, accelerate the process. But as our understanding of health evolves, so does the definition of transformation. For nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel, a Metabolic Reset & Read More
The conversation around beauty in India is as old as time. Long before botox shots, chemical peels and red light therapy, there existed rituals built on elements found in nature. While today’s market offers concern-focused scientific treatments and products, the lack of clean and unadulterated ingredients is undeniable. Diipa Büller-Khosla’s brainchild, co-founded with her husband Read More
Every thread of India’s handloom heritage carries a story. A story of generations of artisans, regional craftsmanship, slow processes, and traditions that have survived centuries. Yet in an age of fast fashion and mass production, these intricate textiles often struggle to find the recognition and the market they deserve. Observed every year on August 7, Read More
Before the lights go out and the engines roar to life, one detail instantly tells the fans who is about to take the wheel: the helmet. In Formula 1, a helmet is more than a piece of safety gear. It is a personal canvas that shows the driver’s identity, personality, background, and achievements. Over the Read More
In the middle of relentless daily routines, simply having a moment to yourself has become the ultimate luxury. Between endless screens, commutes, and deadlines, we easily forget to pause. Yet, the calendar gives us a beautiful reason to stop. There is no coincidence that the International Self-Care Day falls on July 24th. The date reads Read More
You just know it in your bones when you’ve arrived at a craft lover’s paradise. The souvenirs are not just limited to fridge magnets and mass-produced trinkets that line tourist shops everywhere else. Instead, they’re drying in sun-drenched courtyards, being patiently interlaced on a loom, painted stroke by stroke in a workshop, or taking shape Read More
Networking once meant exchanging business cards over coffee or making small talk at industry events. Today, professionals are making meaningful connections in a very different setting: run clubs. Across cities, run clubs have evolved from fitness groups into communities where entrepreneurs, founders, creatives and professionals come together, not just to improve their health, but to Read More
A few years ago, a packed Saturday night meant long queues outside bars, crowded dance floors, and plans that started at 10 PM. Today, it might mean a fully booked pottery studio where twenty-somethings are patiently shaping lopsided bowls while debating glaze colours over coffee. As weekends take on a new rhythm, creative workshops are Read More