Inside India’s hidden dens and prohibition cocktails

Inside India’s hidden dens and prohibition cocktails

In October, Riya Dastidar, 32, and Mainak Sen, 33, a couple based in Mumbai, explored Kyoto’s speakeasy scene while on holiday there. The finance executives were taken aback by the abundance of bars between the Takase and Kamogawa rivers in Japan, some cleverly concealed from plain view. Their quest led them to a unique establishment […]

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Nandita Mahtani celebrates 20 years in fashion with a new resort cocktail wear collection

Nandita Mahtani celebrates 20 years in fashion with a new resort cocktail wear collection

Nandita Mahtani presents ‘Reflect’ with Karan Johar as showstopper I Celebrating 20 years in fashion (3) Armed with 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, designer Nandita Mahtani is packing a punch with her brand’s new collection called Reflect. “Reflect is more than just a collection; it’s a heartfelt journey through two decades of creativity, […]

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One for the road: Delhi show brings together 14 artists to highlight shared creativity and heritage of the Silk Route

One for the road: Delhi show brings together 14 artists to highlight shared creativity and heritage of the Silk Route

Artworks for Padm at Bikaner House from January 30 | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT India’s first curated platform for contemporary sculptural art, Padm, is hosting its inaugural exhibition. Conceptualised by Sakshi Ruia and curated by Falguni Bhatt, the show brings together a series of ceramic and stone sculptures by 14 contemporary artists showcasing the cultural […]

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Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Visitors experience the adivasi lifestyle at Giri Grama Darshini at Pedalabudu near Araku, 130 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Taking a stroll through a manicured garden overlooking verdant fields and rolling hills, gazing at clear skies, watching the village women rhythmically pound paddy in a mortar, listening to the hum of the […]

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Musical tribute to India’s achievers

Musical tribute to India’s achievers

Vineet Singh Hukmani | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When creating music for your soul, there are no rules, says Vineet Singh Hukmani. Though his stint with music started during his college days, he became a professional singer-songwriter only in 2021. Within a span of just three years, Hukmani has received tremendous global exposure. With over […]

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Rolls-Royce Spectre launches in Chennai

Rolls-Royce Spectre launches in Chennai

L-R- Hal Serudin, Rolls Royce- Corporate Communications Manager, Asia Pacific, Vasanthi Bupathi, Dealer Principal, KUN Group, U Venkatesh, Managing Director, KUN Group | Photo Credit: John Xavier British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce unveiled its first car in 1904. In 1900, four years before the company was incorporated, one of the co-founders, Charles Rolls, made a prescient […]

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Cyrus Broacha on being invited to The Hindu Litfest 2024

Cyrus Broacha on being invited to The Hindu Litfest 2024

Satheesh Vellinezhi | Photo Credit: Satheesh Vellinezhi January 26 is a very important day, for Australians. Also, Indians. For Australians, its called Australia Day, although some just call it Friday. In India, we call it Republic Day. (I can’t believe, I have to inform you about this, dear reader). However, the Aussies celebrate theirs with […]

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‘My Demon’ K-drama review: Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung light up the screen in a show that loses steam midway

‘My Demon’ K-drama review: Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung light up the screen in a show that loses steam midway

A still from ‘My Demon’ When the first ten episodes of My Demon aired through November and December in 2023, there was little that the show seemed to get wrong. The fantasy-romance K-drama, which follows a demon and a chaebol who enter into a contract marriage, had charming leads in Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung, […]

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Writer K Srilata’s collection of poems launched in Chennai

Writer K Srilata’s collection of poems launched in Chennai

K Srilata in conversation with Vaishna Roy, Editor, Frontline | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement There are ruminations about three generations of women, and how they inhibit the space around them in Three Women in a Single-Room House, the titular poem of K Srilata’s collection of poetry published by Sahitya Akademi.   “I grew up in […]

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Seeking Vaikuntam: A fusion of art and fashion unveiled at Collage, Rutland Gate

Seeking Vaikuntam: A fusion of art and fashion unveiled at Collage, Rutland Gate

Thota Vaikuntam’s art | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Wrapped in a blue sari, armed with bangles and a bindi, a stocky middle-aged woman peeks out of acclaimed Indian artist Thota Vaikuntam’s framed artwork. She is surrounded by designer wear, greenery, and a few other friends who share almond-eyed glances while clad in vibrant clothes.  The […]

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