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Beauty with Backbone: How Women Founders Are Reshaping India’s Beauty Industry

India’s beauty industry is undergoing a meaningful shift. For years, skincare and beauty were driven largely by global trends, aspirational marketing, and quick-fix promises. Today, a new generation of women founders is challenging that model by building brands rooted in science, transparency,

March 10, 2026

Luxury·Travel

Riyadh – the city of skyscrapers, Arabian history and magnificent theme parks

Going to Riyadh was like being in a liminal space – in between two worlds. On one hand, I saw massive skyscrapers and stunning views from the 99th floor of the Kingdom Tower in downtown. On the other hand, I explored Diriyah

March 10, 2026

F&B·Interviews

The Growth of Female Hospitality Entrepreneurs

Across India’s hospitality landscape, a noticeable shift is unfolding. What was once an industry largely dominated by male leadership is now witnessing the rise of a new generation of female entrepreneurs who are not just participating in hospitality but they are building

March 6, 2026

Wellness

Digital Sunset: The Night Routine Your Brain Has Been Waiting For

We’ve heard of digital detoxes. But what if the answer isn’t quitting screens entirely, just knowing when to let the day end? A digital sunset is emerging as a simple but powerful mental health ritual: consciously switching off screens before bedtime to

February 23, 2026

Luxury

Six Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate Friendship This Galentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day has a habit of announcing itself loudly, roses everywhere, candle-lit restaurants, and the low-grade panic of needing a date. Galentine’s Day, by contrast, belongs to the women who’ve seen you cry in taxi cabs, hype you up in bathroom mirrors,

February 11, 2026

Lifestyle & Decor·Wellness

From Hospital Drips to Celebrity Wellness: Is IV Therapy Crossing the Line?

IV therapy has found a new home in lifestyle clinics, celebrity routines, and wellness programmes. From glow and detox infusions to metabolic and weight-management drips, intravenous therapy is increasingly positioned as optimisation rather than treatment by reflecting how modern wellness is borrowing

February 4, 2026

Luxury·Travel

How a cruise vacation packs in varied experiences in a single holiday

Watching the sunrise sailing in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean certainly hits differently. The deep blue waters begin to glisten as the rays fall on them, the waves dance in rhythmic fashion, and the motion of the cruise ship wakes me

February 3, 2026

F&B·Review

Review: Access Denied to Distraction: 403 Forbidden Opens in Bengaluru as India’s First Theatre of Presence

Access denied to distraction, access granted to presence that is the quiet, confident philosophy behind 403 Forbidden, Bengaluru’s newest bar that chooses intention over excess and restraint over spectacle. Founded by hospitality professionals Aman Dua and Rachit Saboo, 403 Forbidden takes inspiration

January 31, 2026

Emotional Luxury: When Feeling Good Became the New Status Symbol

There was a time when luxury meant faster cars, heavier diamonds, fuller wardrobes, louder parties. Today, luxury has softened. It has slowed down. It has become quieter, deeper, and far more intimate. In 2026, emotional wellbeing is the ultimate indulgence. Welcome to

January 25, 2026

Review·Travel

We Checked Into This Boutique Resort in South Goa and Walked Out Completely Rejuvenated

When you think of Goa, the spotlight almost always swings toward the chaos, colour, and constant buzz of North Goa. And while it has its charm, South Goa is where you truly rediscover the Goa that postcards once promised — quiet, soulful,

January 20, 2026