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 pushing the sophisticated, multipolar world of the Deccan Sultanates to the periphery. Even more glaring is the […]
The Great Egg Rebellion Why Benedict’s is Rewriting the Rulebook on All Day Breakfast in JP Nagar
Bengaluru: There is a highly specific, deeply frustrating tragedy that occurs every weekend in Bengaluru. You wake up at 11:30 AM, your brain still fuzzy from a long week of corporate hustling, craving nothing more than a pristine, runny-yolk egg preparation. You wash up, battle through the city traffic, step into a beautiful café, and […]
Where European Elegance Meets Goan Rhythm: Inside The Evren and Nines, Vagator’s Newest Luxury Hotspot
Goa: There is a distinct, undeniable evolution sweeping across the sun-soaked shores of North Goa. While the coastal paradise will always hold a special place in our hearts for its bohemian beach shacks and late-night trance parties, a new generation of travelers is demanding something far more sophisticated. We are collectively moving away from chaotic […]
29, An Unfiltered Study of Modern Adulthood and Existential Drift
Bengaluru: Now that Rathna Kumar’s film 29 has officially arrived on its streaming home on Netflix, the initial theatrical dust has settled. Most audiences have finally had a chance to stream it over a quiet weekend, stripping away the artificial noise of opening-week box office figures and marketing hype. This shift into digital accessibility […]
A Sun Drenched Sanctuary for Coffee Nerds Inside the New maverick and farmer Experiential Space in Kothanur
Bengaluru: There are plenty of neighborhood coffee shops in North Bengaluru built for the frantic rhythm of a morning caffeine run. They are spaces designed for immediate transactions—grab a quick espresso, pick up a paper cup, and rush back into the gridlock of daily traffic. But every once in a while, a destination emerges that […]
A Symphony of Flavors across the Water: Inside the Historic Four-Hands Thai Showcase at Rim Naam
Bengaluru: There is a rare, almost meditative tranquility that settles over you the moment you step off the bustling tarmac of MG Road and into the verdant, sprawling grounds of The Oberoi, Bengaluru. Built around a majestic, centenarian raintree, the property has long mastered the delicate art of reflecting the city’s dual personality—functioning simultaneously as […]
Skip the Flight This Summer Why the Luxurious World of The Serai Resorts is the Ultimate Road Trip Escape from Bengaluru and Mysuru
Bengaluru: The collective urge to escape the city reaches a fever pitch when the peak of summer settles over the urban landscapes of Southern India. Traditionally, the immediate response to a school break or a long weekend has been to book a flight, navigate crowded airport terminals, and endure long-haul journeys to far-flung destinations. But […]
Beyond the Sugar Rush How PHURR is Flipping the Script on Hapus Mangoes with a Savory Vegetarian Twist
Bengaluru: Every year when summer rolls around, a familiar yellow wave sweeps over the culinary landscape. From local juice stalls to high-end bistros, restaurants rush to roll out their seasonal menus, almost exclusively dedicating them to the art of the dessert. We find our social feeds flooded with images of milkshakes, layered panna cottas, tarts, […]
Threads of Resilience Celebrating 25 Years of Craft, Culture, and Community at Dastkar Bazaar Bengaluru
Bengaluru: There is a distinct, irreplaceable joy in holding an object that carries the warmth of a human hand. In an increasingly automated world dominated by mass production, stepping into a space filled with hand-woven textiles, hand-molded clay, and ancient art forms feels less like shopping and more like an act of cultural preservation. For […]
