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Unique Stays to Bookmark for Your Diwali Vacation
Coffee estates, jungle hideaways, private villas and backwater retreats—discover distinctive stays across India for your Diwali vacation.
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Entertainment
Jailer 2 Review: Rajinikanth Makes It Worth the Return, Even When the Story Falls Short
Rajinikanth makes returning to Tiger’s world worthwhile in Jailer 2. Exciting cameos and good music deliver the adrenaline, while the first film remains stronger in story and grip.
Fashion
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Fashion
Soch Festive 2026 Makes a Case for Dressing Up in Indian Craft
Shimmering tissue, jewel-toned zari and expressive prints bring a fresh fashion mood to the season of celebrations.
Beauty
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Beauty
Nykaa’s Korean Beauty Village Brings a K-Beauty Discovery Trail to Bangalore
Nykaa’s Korean Beauty Village brings skincare, makeup, haircare and hands-on discovery to Forum Mall, Bangalore. Explore the K-Beauty Festival until September 27, 2026.
Food & Drink
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Food & Drink
A Festive Table Worth Staying Home For: Ten Navratri Food Ideas to Try
From golden samak tikkis to makhana kheer and coconut ladoos, discover ten festive food ideas from chefs, a nutritionist and Organic India.
Travel
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Travel
A Different Kind of Coffee Break: The Serai Chikmagalur and the Pleasure of Slowing Down
Coffee-country walks, private spaces, Malnad meals and the pleasure of slowing down at The Serai Chikmagalur.
Culture
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Culture
An Interview with Dr. Sarah Waheed on Recovering the Sovereign Legacy of Chand Bibi
Bengaluru: How we remember the past is never a neutral act. For centuries, mainstream narratives of Indian history have suffered from a distinct double-blindness—they have remained overwhelmingly centered on the grand, imperial courts of the global North while…
Living
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Living
Festive Home Decor Trends 2026: Less Décor, More Mood
Bengaluru: From warm pools of light and familiar fragrances to personal objects and thoughtful festive gifting, the biggest festive home decor trends of 2026 are less about filling a room and more about creating one people want to…
Wellness
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Wellness
The Glow Up is Real: Why This “Smart” Collagen is the 2026 Wellness Essential
Bengaluru: In the world of beauty and wellness, we’ve reached a definitive point of supplement fatigue. Between the exhaustive ten-step skincare routines and the rows of dusty powder jars lining our kitchen counters, the modern consumer is looking…
What’s On
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What’s On
Vastrabharana 2026: A Rainbow of Indian Textiles and Jewellery Comes to Bengaluru
Vastrabharana returns to Bengaluru with Indian textiles, 60 first-time label launches and Ratnangan — Jewels of Memory. Explore the exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath from October 1–5, with free entry.
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