Thiruvananthapuram gears up for Deepavali with handmade lanterns, sweets, and hampers

Thiruvananthapuram gears up for Deepavali with handmade lanterns, sweets, and hampers

‘Tis the season of festivities and feasts. And Thiruvananthapuram is getting decked up for Deepavali, the festival of lights. Sweets in myriad flavours, traditional and innovative, savouries infused with aromatic spices, and cakes with an Indian twist are just some of the eats made by enterprising home cooks. Meanwhile to usher in the season’s colours, […]

Continue Reading
Sula Vineyards celebrates 25 years with new Merlot and a focus on sustainability

Sula Vineyards celebrates 25 years with new Merlot and a focus on sustainability

When it comes to converting a sunlit patch of land into a space for wine enthusiasts, Sula Vineyards has charted a steady course. Founded in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, by Rajeev Samant, Sula has spent 25 years exploring the potential of Indian winemaking, showing that with a blend of foresight and adaptability, it’s possible to carve […]

Continue Reading
Festive decor trends highlight contemporary aesthetics and craftsmanship

Festive decor trends highlight contemporary aesthetics and craftsmanship

Cultural consultant and curator Shruti Sitara Singh believes decorating a home should be like curating a personal collection, where every piece tells a story and adds character to the space. Her approach to “styling and not decorating” her home in Mumbai’s Kandivali captures this idea perfectly. Each corner reflects an aesthetic choice, a lived experience, […]

Continue Reading
Check out Amritsar’s experimental Asian diner with sushi and omakase counters — Shiso

Check out Amritsar’s experimental Asian diner with sushi and omakase counters — Shiso

On Amritsar’s culinary landscape, refreshing winds of change continue to blow. The advent of modern Asian kitchen and bar Shiso stamps a new trend on the food map of the city that is almost synonymous with kulcha and fish tikka. The red, central bamboo-rice-paper installation strung to the roof builds a fascinating contrast against Shiso’s […]

Continue Reading
Where to get Deepavali bakshanam in Chennai

Where to get Deepavali bakshanam in Chennai

Deepavali sweets | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Arusuvai Arasu Catering, Ethiraja Kalyana Mandapam, Alwarpet For N Sridhar and his staff at Arusuvai Catering Services, preparation to set up their live festival kitchen for the annual Arusuvai Sweet Mela begins months in advance. While they stick to staples such as mixture, murukku, ribbon pakoda, kara sev […]

Continue Reading