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Sawsee founder Mahi Mohan talks about designing for Indian women, testing fabrics and building a self-funded playwear brand that makes room for movement beyond the gym.
A wider cast and a wider release cannot guarantee a deeper connection. Nani’s remarks and the criticism of Toxic raise an uncomfortable question about pan-India ambition.
Shweta Agarwal speaks to Balcony Stories about Āroka’s The Ascent, Ladakh’s influence, Ajrakh on velvet, and the balance of softness and structure in contemporary luxury womenswear.
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.
Bengaluru takes its ice cream loyalties seriously. Meghana Harikumar makes room for Scoop Room in Indiranagar, where dark chocolate orange, miso and playful design bring fresh personality to the city’s dessert scene.
A pillow menu, showers beneath an open sky and time to leave unfilled. My stay at Rosetta Sakleshpur explores the thoughtful details that make this 100-acre coffee estate an inviting escape from Bangalore.
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…
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…
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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