Living
Diwali Gifting Guide 2026: 16 Gifts and DIY Hampers Worth Putting Together
What to take to the Diwali host, the friend who loves makeup and the family that always puts the kettle on. Plus four DIY hampers you can build yourself.
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Entertainment
“I Was Prepared for the Worst”: Shine Shetty on the Choices Behind the Fame
From a terrace room in Banashankari to Galli Kitchen and Shankarabharanna, Shine Shetty opens up about patience, independence and the freedom to say no.
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
Loca Loka Lets Hyderabad’s Obsessions Lead Its Six-Week City Debut
Loca Loka’s Hyderabad arrival unfolds over six weeks, bringing the city’s art, sneaker, watch and coffee communities together through Loca Season 1.
Travel
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Travel
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.
Culture
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Culture
Kuteera 2026 Diwali Mela Brings India’s Handmade Heritage to Bengaluru
Discover handmade crafts, creative workshops and Diwali storytelling at Kuteera 2026, a free-entry mela at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath from November 1 to 5.
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
A Walk, a Song, a Celebration: Rajyotsava Comes to Cubbon Park
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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