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Season 7 takes over The Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru on 21 and 22 November, with a guest bar from Athens, burgers and Asian bites, and two days of live music.
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Season 7 takes over The Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru on 21 and 22 November, with a guest bar from Athens, burgers and Asian bites, and two days of live music.

P. D. Sathish Chandra looks back on 25 years of Prakasam, from Paddu and borrowed rehearsal rooms to Kala Soudha, young talent and the magic of live theatre.

Shimmering tissue, jewel-toned zari and expressive prints bring a fresh fashion mood to the season of celebrations.

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.

Developed with Thirtha in Bengaluru and available across The Rameshwaram Cafe’s outlets in India, the pairing brings together buttery bakery bread, almond-infused milk and a generous helping of nostalgia.

Coffee estates, jungle hideaways, private villas and backwater retreats—discover distinctive stays across India for your Diwali vacation.

Discover handmade crafts, creative workshops and Diwali storytelling at Kuteera 2026, a free-entry mela at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath from November 1 to 5.

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…

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…

Turn your Sunday walk into a Rajyotsava celebration. UnboxingBLR brings free live busking to Cubbon Bandstand on November 1, from 10 to 11 a.m.
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