Let’s be honest, New Year’s resolutions are usually abandoned by the first weekend of January. We promise ourselves we’ll eat more salads, save more money, and stop staying out late on weekends. But then, a place like Yazu opens its doors, and suddenly, those resolutions feel like ancient history. If there is one resolution I […]
Bengaluru: As the crisp air of late December settles in and we swap our summer linen for winter cashmere, there’s one part of our beauty routine that often gets left out in the cold—literally. Between the biting outdoor chill and the dehydrating effects of indoor heating, our locks can quickly lose their luster. This is […]
Bengaluru: As the mercury takes a dip and the evening air turns crisp, there is a collective shift in the Indian psyche. We trade our iced lattes for steaming tumblers, our linen shirts for oversized hoodies, and our light salads for something—anything—that comes off the stove piping hot. This year, the nation’s favorite neighborhood café-bar […]
The Eternal Drape: A History Woven in Gold and a Legacy Reclaimed The silk saree is more than a fabric; it is a profound cultural text, an unbroken chain connecting the modern wearer to India’s ancient past. Its story begins over four millennia ago, rooted in the Indus Valley Civilization around 2800 BCE, making it […]
Bengaluru: If there is one universal truth about living in Bangalore, it’s that the traffic dictates your dinner plans. It was a typical Tuesday evening in Banashankari—the clouds were threatening a downpour, and the Silk Board junction was likely doing its best impression of a parking lot. My stomach was rumbling for something sharp, savory, […]
Bengaluru: The fifth annual Green Literature Festival (GLF), held on November 29, 2025, in Bengaluru’s lush Cubbon Park, was a vibrant celebration of environmental writing and a powerful call to action. The event, supported by key organisations like WWF India, ATREE, and Azim Premji University, reaffirmed the literature festival’s unique mission to mainstream the dialogue […]
Bengaluru: From a well-established career in the competitive world of software to the dynamic landscape of hospitality, Pulkit Arora, Co-founder and Director of Gurugram-based CYK Hospitalities, has forged a remarkable path. Along with co-founder Simranjeet Singh, he has built an end-to-end F&B consultancy, providing a single roof for all HoReCa needs—from ideation and conceptualization to […]
Bengaluru: Purva Agrawal, Founder and Creative Director of the Mumbai-based interior design practice Attirail, doesn’t just design houses—she designs sanctuaries. Rooted in a philosophy she calls “emotional interiors,” her work centers on revelation, not reinvention, transforming spaces into deep reflections of the people who inhabit them. A former film set designer, Purva’s unique approach […]
Bengaluru: In the dynamic world of beauty, the manicure has evolved from a simple grooming step to a critical style accessory. This shift is nowhere more apparent than in the curated approach taken by Vurve Salon. My recent experience reviewing their nail art service confirms that Vurve doesn’t just follow nail trends—they customize them, ensuring […]
Bengaluru: In the world of luxury beauty, a quiet revolution is taking place. For decades, the consensus was clear: the best, softest, and most effective makeup brushes were made from natural animal hair. This long-held belief often placed the conscientious beauty enthusiast in a difficult position—forced to choose between elite performance and their ethical values. […]
