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Reimagining Mango: The Season’s Most Indulgent Menus

Every summer, mangoes take over menus across the city, but this year feels more elevated than ever. From nostalgic classics like aamras and mango kulfi to playful, modern interpretations in cocktails, ceviches, and desserts, restaurants are leaning into the fruit’s versatility with

April 17, 2026

Luxury·Review·Travel

A new spa in Jim Corbett is taking the pressure off the safari getaway

Safari fatigue is real. The 5am alarms, the bumpy jeep rides, the adrenaline of a near-sighting – it all adds up. But at Aahana Resort & Spa, a new kind of itinerary is emerging where the high of the jungle meets the

April 17, 2026

Beauty & Fashion·Luxury

Varun Bahl’s Whispers of Ember is an Ode to New Beginnings.

Flowers are clearly the flavour of the season, and when these motifs make their way into sharply tailored jackets layered over fluid skirts, corsets paired with asymmetrical skirts, modern light gowns, and sharara sets in blooming colours, they are bold yet refined

March 24, 2026

F&B·Luxury·Review

Review: Ummrao Saaj – A Nostalgic Ode To Awadh

At Ummrao Saaj, the experience begins even before the first plate arrives. There’s a certain stillness to the space, almost poetic where everything feels designed to ease you into the moment rather than overwhelm you. The soft soundscape paired with a petrichor-inspired

March 20, 2026

F&B·Review

Review: Rannaghor by Sienna in Kolkata is a starter kit on all things Bengal, epar and opar

Next time anyone says, “There is nothing to do in Calcutta/Kolkata”, they should head straight to Rannaghor by Sienna. That is, after booking a seat at the intimate chef’s table via District. Bengali food is so much more than just alu posto

March 20, 2026

Lifestyle & Decor·Review·Travel

Hyderabad gets a new venue to enjoy live music in an acoustically-designed space

What do you get when you have a founder who is an architect by profession but a music lover at heart? Turns out, it is a space designed with impeccable acoustics to create the most immersive live music experiences in a soulful

March 16, 2026

March Agenda: New Launches Across Food, Beauty & Fashion

March brings a wave of fresh launches across the lifestyle landscape, from new restaurant menus and culinary concepts to beauty innovations and fashion debuts. As brands step into the season with renewed creativity, the month features exciting product drops, curated experiences, and

March 13, 2026

Beauty & Fashion

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

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