Check out Nora’s Cantina, a sunny spot for Spanish and Portuguese cuisine in Goa

[ad_1] The buzz in Panjim’s bustling Patto area has melted into a faraway whisper, even though it is a busy weekday. The whir of traffic and the milling of tourists are things forgotten. As you step in, your gaze is bound to stray upwards. A generous assemblage of foliage spills down from the ceiling, and […]

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Check out Nora’s Cantina, a sunny spot for Spanish and Portuguese cuisine in Goa

[ad_1] The buzz in Panjim’s bustling Patto area has melted into a faraway whisper, even though it is a busy weekday. The whir of traffic and the milling of tourists are things forgotten. As you step in, your gaze is bound to stray upwards. A generous assemblage of foliage spills down from the ceiling, and […]

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Meet vintage clocks collector Aseef Ismail from Coimbatore

[ad_1] Aseef Ismail of Times Star vintage clocks | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M When traffic dies down on Avarampalayam Road, the ‘tick, tock’ of over 50 clocks envelops Time Star Vintage Clocks. The cramped 10 x 10 shop is covered wall-to-wall with vintage mechanical clocks, some of them over 120 years old. Aseef Ismail, the […]

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Independent studios make a bid for your living space with heirloom quality furniture

[ad_1] Indian homes are welcoming change by making room for stories, craft, and lore from across the country. A diverse set of homegrown studios that celebrates craftsmanship and native techniques is offering patrons creations that reflect the ethos of their living spaces. 1. Bram Woodcrafting Studio Pvt Ltd., Mysore Cana Cane Living Set | Photo […]

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Akasa Air launches direct flights from Bengaluru to Abu Dhabi  

[ad_1] The maiden flight from Kempegowda International Airport will depart at 1000 IST and arrive at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 1235 AST. | Photo Credit: File photo Akasa Air will commence daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru with Abu Dhabi in UAE under codeshare with Etihad Airways from March 1. The maiden flight […]

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Coimbatore Race Course Road food guide: Top places to eat

[ad_1] It was not always a food hub. Race Course Road, one of Coimbatore’s most prominent stretches, has had many lives. Originally, it was exactly what its name suggests: a racecourse where thoroughbred horses once thundered down the track. As the races faded into history, the land gave way to quiet, tree-lined residential streets. Bungalows […]

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Spanish high-street brand Bershka arrives in India

[ad_1] The first Bershka store in Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It is official — Bershka has landed in India. The Spanish high-street brand, part of the Inditex group (which also owns Zara, Massimo Dutti, and Pull&Bear), has opened its first Indian store in Mumbai at Phoenix Palladium. The 472-square-metre store offers a […]

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World building is their forte | Eeshaan Kashyap to Aaquib Wani, the most wanted creatives

[ad_1] The lines are blurring when it comes to brand events, fashion shows, gala dinners, and even exhibitions. Sophisticated décor and great food no longer make the cut; instead, styling and choreography are taking centrestage. A mixed tribe of design people — from varied backgrounds such as art, music, culinary, fashion, and retail — are […]

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The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow conclave: A textile journey at Jaipur’s 28 Kothi

[ad_1] Weaving at Rehwa | Photo Credit: Oskar Hallgrimsson On a misty February afternoon, when the mammoth Jaipur Literature Festival was underway in another part of the city, I found designer Tahir Sultan busy working on a textile-based sculpture. We were at the boutique hotel, 28 Kothi, the venue for The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow, a […]

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