Kitchens of India: Royal Repast edition sees the Thanjavur Royal Kitchen; Heirloom Recipes from the Palace of Thanjavur at the iconic Dakshin restaurant here. Making my way to ITC Windsor after a close to a decade, I was impressed that the place looked better than it did so many years ago and the iconic restaurant… Read More Thanjavur Royal Kitchen at ITC Windsor Bengaluru
Using cosmic elements to give your home a makeover adds a heavenly touch to home décor and adds a spacious zing to your home. The Sun, the Moon, the Stars, there is an ethereal quality of these elements that is hard to miss. Well, recollect your childhood days when star gazing was a regular routine.… Read More Cosmic Connection in Home Decor
“Music is to the soul what words are to the mind” said Modest Mouse and it is probably these words that Thermal And A Quarter (TAAQ), the path-breaking band from Bangalore, India most identifies with. TAAQ who describes their music as ‘Bangalore Rock’ makes music whose sound is as unique and layered as the fast-growing… Read More Rock it like TAAQ
It is that time of the year when there is a palpable sense of cheer as well as a nip in the air and if you hear hard, a tinkle from Santa – yes its Christmas season and here is a roundup of the best Christmas markets across the world. Vienna The Christmas markets in… Read More Christmas Markets across the World
Rio Dulce in Guatemala is not just the best known river of the country but also offers a mix of history and relaxation that makes it an ideal destination. “Rio Dulce, a fairy scene of Titan land, combining exquisite beauty with colossal grandeur. As we advanced the passage turned, and in a few minutes we… Read More Exploring the land of the Sweet River Rio Dulce in Guatemala
With the festive season in full swing, make the healthy choice by switching to desserts that not just satiate your dessert cravings but also do not pile up the calories. It is that time of the year when festivities are in the air and this is the time when cheat meals come to the forefront.… Read More Healthy Sweet Tooth Indulgences
Where do Chelsea Handler, Elizabeth Hurley, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and other Bollywood’s A-listers head to for health and beauty breaks? Well this is at the luxurious VIVAMAYR retreat in Austria. Bangalore’s premium wellness centre, RESET recently invited Dr. Christine Stossier, Co-Founder and Assistant Medical Director, VIVAMAYR to conduct a Medical… Read More Interview: Dr. Christine Stossier, Co-Founder and Assistant Medical Director, VIVAMAYR
Coconut is once again in the limelight and not just from a health perspective but also as a key ingredient in beauty products. A home grown superfood, coconut has emerged out of the shadows to shine like no other. From being maligned initially for being a wrong fat to now being hailed as a superfood,… Read More Coconut Goes Cool
A small village in Koppal District in Karnataka is home to a few craftsmen (called chitragara) who continue to make wooden dolls. On a recent trip to Hampi I decided to go off the beaten track and explore some of the surrounding villages instead. I had researched on Kinnala and had set my mind to… Read More Kinnal Toys
Aisha Chaudhary has become a household name courtesy the movie ‘The Sky is Pink’ and years after she passed away, her indomitable spirit lives on and inspires change and hope. The recent Hindi movie release ‘The Sky is Pink’ has no doubt tugged at many heart strings with its poignant portrayal of how a family… Read More Aditi Chaudhary Interview