Ottimo the pan Italian fine dining restaurant at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru whips up an excellent meal using only the finest local and imported ingredients. When Simonti Majumdar, Public Relations Manager, ITC Gardenia asked me which was my favourite international cuisine I replied saying it was Italian. And being at a staycation at the beautiful ITC… Read More Review: Ottimo, ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru
If you are looking for a holiday ensconced in a private island look no further than the Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives White sands, turquoise blue water and lush green palms with villas perched above the ocean seem quite like paradise. And this was the exact setting that welcomed me to Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives. With… Read More Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
Chocolate may be known to be aphrodisiac but there is more to this much-loved food including numerous health benefits and more. Jo Brand, English comedian, writer, presenter and actress once famously said, “anything is good if it’s made of chocolate.” With chocolates going the artisanal route and conscientious makers taking chocolate seriously, it would be… Read More All About Chocolates
Ravi Agarwal is an artist whose repertoire includes video, performance, public art, in situ installations and found objects. He is an artist, curator, writer and photographer all rolled into one. Meet Ravi Agarwal who is also an environmental activist working in the non-governmental sector. Founder of the leading Indian environmental NGO, Toxics Link, he was… Read More Interview: Ravi Agarwal
The beauty of Switzerland can be best experienced on a train ride aboard the Bernina Express that will take you through some of the most scenic vistas of this beautiful country. Snowcapped mountains, meadows filled with bright hued wild flowers, lush green pastures and streams and waterfalls that meander their way through the landscape. Sounds… Read More Explore Switzerland on The Bernina Express
Amonwan Mirpuri is an artist whose work challenges the conceptual relationship between human experience, mind, body and the soul. A renowned contemporary Thai-Indian artist who is known for expressing her art through symbolism, Amonwan Mirpuri’s work is a mix of media art, paintings and sculptures leans towards the abstract and is based on the premise… Read More Interview: Amonwan Mirpuri
International standup comedian Papa CJ’s memoir Naked traces his life from Kolkata to Oxford with the same humour and candidness that his standup comedy shows have. For someone who has been hailed as ‘the global face of Indian stand-up’ and ‘one of the most influential comedians around the world’, Papa CJ has always believed in… Read More Papa CJ Interview
Classic Blue, the Pantone colour of the year is a versatile hue that elevates simple, sophisticated silhouettes into high fashion looking pieces. Recently, Pantone announced that its 2020 Colour of the Year as Classic Blue, a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. Naturally then Classic Blue is expected to rule the trends in all… Read More Pantone’s Classic Blue in Apparel
As I make my way into Nevermind Bar & Kitchen for lunch on a warm winter day, I am quite taken in by its décor that is a mix of contemporary chic with quirky elements that add a distinct character to the space. Spread across one level the restaurant has varied seating nooks including a… Read More Nevermind Bar & Kitchen New Menu Review
Devrath Vijay aka Ninja Dev is not just one of the two Animal Flow Master Instructors in India but also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS), IFAA (International Fitness and Aerobics Academy) Master Trainer, Incrato Level 1 Trainer (Strength and Conditioning) and accredited Rehab Trainer. It was a cold winter morning (at a very… Read More Interview: Devrath Vijay aka Ninja Dev