Luxury Diwali Gifting Guide 2025: Hampers, Artisanal Treats & Thoughtful Gifts
Bengaluru: The festival of lights is here, and with it comes the joy of sharing love, laughter, and thoughtful presents. Diwali gifting isn’t just about exchanging things—it’s about celebrating connections, cherishing memories, and spreading festive cheer. Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, colleagues, or that one person who’s impossible to please, finding the perfect Diwali […]
A Treasure Trove of Style: Bengaluru’s New Experiential Hub Redefines Luxury Living
Bengaluru, the design-forward city known for its discerning taste, just welcomed a unique destination poised to transform the way residents think about home décor and personal luxury. Two premium lifestyle brands—Treasure Trove, a curated home décor sanctuary, and Adaia Diamonds, a fine jewelry label—have joined forces to open their first collaborative experiential store in […]
A Star-Powered Spectacle with a Narrative Vacuum: The Paradox of They Call Him OG
Bengaluru: The release of They Call Him OG was less a cinematic event and more a cultural phenomenon, a “festival” that brought fans to theaters for a shared moment of “mass euphoria.” Written and directed by Sujeeth, a self-confessed fan of his lead star, the film arrived with gigantic expectations, promising an untoned, high-octane gangster […]
You Had Me at Bao: A Love Letter to Bao To Me
Bengaluru: The Garden City’s food scene is a relentless churn. Every week, a new sign goes up, a new concept is hyped, and another “it” spot commands my attention. As a diner in this city, I’ve become a culinary nomad, forever chasing the next big flavour, the most Instagrammable plate. But amidst this frantic quest […]
Maya Bazaar 2025: India’s Largest LGBTQIA+ Festival Returns to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Maya Bazaar is a joyful, in-person celebration of LGBTQIA+ life, creativity, and community. Created as a safe, affirming space for self-expression, it brings together queer folks, allies, families, and pets for two days of music, performance, shopping, conversations, and food. Over the years it has grown from a small marketplace to a city-scale festival […]

