Cities primarily have people who consume finite natural resources such as land, water, coal-generated power, sand, stone, soil, and timber. | Photo Credit: file photo Most of us have heard the story of Aladdin’s lamp, the tale of a poor boy from ancient China who is picked up by a sorcerer from the Maghreb to […]
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Saris at Chaasmi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement If you are keen to know about the art, craft, culture and cuisine of erstwhile Indian royal families, this event brings a range of products crafted within palace studios. The Artisanal Tale, an event by design platform Royal Fables in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of […]
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The winding highway to Rishikesh’s Neelkanth Temple Road leads to Camp Brook, a luxury camping stay with cottages and tents, where a gamut of spiritual adventures awaits a crowd of 158 people. This is the venue for this year’s Shoonya – The Festival of Nothingness. Tracy Chapman’s tune ‘Fast Car’ stops midway when the destination […]
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Judging from the twelve designers who showcased their work on Day one alone, there is going to be plenty to pick from for your wardrobe this year, from gender fluid palazzos to edgy street wear. Sustainability was a theme that ran through the collection, with designers emphasising on the value of slow fashion, and the […]
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Satheesh Vellinezhi | Photo Credit: Satheesh Vellinezhi People, please stop it! I beg you. I know you are probably saying the same thing to me, ‘stop writing’, that is. Please understand, before I deal with your ‘stop it’, you must also promise to deal with my ‘stop it’. Okay, before you start sulking, let’s address […]
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BYD is steadily carving a name for itself in the Indian EV market, and the Sealion 7 is a prime example of its ambitious approach. Designed as a premium electric SUV, this model strikes a balance between futuristic styling, advanced technology, and thrilling performance. Available in two configurations — Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and All-Wheel Drive […]
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At Yas Island, ride in a Ferrari, click selfies with flamingos, freefall into a gravity defying tunnel, feed a cute harbour seal, or say hello to a superhero! Built as one of Abu Dhabi’s largest tourism projects in 2009, the island houses some of the world’s most opulent entertainment arenas, an F1 racetrack, a golf […]
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The weekend featured some of the 26 shows, from the country’s most established designers as well as bright new talent, including Rajesh Pratap Singh, JJ Valaya, Shantanu & Nikhil, Varun Bahl, Ashish N Soni, Bloni and more, showcasing innovative approaches and silhouettes to materials and techniques. This year also featured, for the first time, four […]
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In 2020, when Stranger & Sons gin took home a Gold Outstanding medal at the annual International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London, it was clear that Indian spirits were no longer on the sidelines. The so-called ‘gin revolution’ had arrived, and with it, a shift in how Indian spirits were perceived both at […]
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We are at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity where I am trying to sneak a picture of a block print of cultural icon Begum Akhtar on a blouse. Its wearer, Mamta Varma, runs Bhairavi’s Chikan in Lucknow, with 300 women who do fine chikankari embroidery. Noting my interest she reveals that the unusual blouse was made by […]
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