Abhilasha Ojha

Spirit of the festival season: Hosting an unforgettable gathering at home

Unsurprisingly, global brands are once again turning up to be part of the festival season, right through Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali

Silver linings: Why silver remains a symbol of prosperity and permanence

Known for blending contemporary aesthetics with vintage charm, Singh says that silver is finding new life in homes - not just in traditional ways, but in repurposed, innovative formats

Heritage watches to rare books: A curated bouquet of exquisite gifts

The collection includes: Jaipur Watch Company's limited-edition watch, Baccarat's Rouge 540 and more

Bean to boom: India's artisanal chocolate revolution is gaining ground

The beans, cultivated over 3,000 acres of cacao farms by over 150 farmers, are the ones used to craft Manam's 300-plus products across 50 categories - from rich chocolate beverages to savoury bites

The menu gets bigger: After metros, top restaurants enter new markets

Despite having multiple brands, many restaurateurs are choosing to focus their expansion efforts around one marquee name

Soaked in luxury: Bathrooms take centre stage in modern home design

Bathrooms are no longer just ordinary, small spaces in a home. They're taking centre stage and becoming sanctuaries of quiet luxury and comfort

Room with a view: Tech-savvy home theatres redefine the movie experience

Budgets for high-end home entertainment rooms can range from ₹25-30 lakh to several crores

From Alps backdrops to underwater vows, weddings turn extravagant & unique

Estimated to be around $130 billion, according to brokerage Jefferies, India's wedding industry is the world's second largest, next only to China

With weddings becoming ever more lavish, gifts need to rise to the occasion

No Indian wedding is complete without some sparkle, and Bottega Veneta's Knot Minaudiere Clutch in gold delivers just that

Flying in chefs to iconic recreations, wedding food tells a culinary tale

Food trends at Indian weddings have reached new heights, with customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, and bespoke table linens with monograms

Couples are sailing into new beginnings with cruise weddings, yacht parties

Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha (Alleppey), the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties

From castles to beaches, wedding venues are becoming increasingly exotic

With Arabian elegance, wellness treatments, and luxury pool villas, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort is a mix of modern luxury and mystique

Wedding decor embraces grandeur, reflecting couples' personal stories

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories, writes Abhilasha Ojha

Sweet revolution: Mithai gets a gourmet twist with luxury ingredients

Champagne-infused laddoos to gold-foiled barfi, artisanal brands are transforming traditional Indian sweets into high-end delicacies

As spiritual tourism rises, hotels and resorts queue up to pay obeisance

As spiritual tourism rises, hotels and resorts queue up to pay obeisance with properties, aartis, meditation, and more

Dining delights to home delicacies, restaurants get into gourmet retail

From delectable pastes to artisanal blends, savoury chips to ice-creams, culinary treats crafted by in-house chefs are hitting the shelves

Diversity drive: How LGBTQIA++ struggles for pride of place in India Inc

Inclusion of women improves with corporate DE&I initiatives, but discourse for the disabled and LGBTQIA++ has only begun

Food and beverage industry bites into NFTs, but is it late to the party?

Nestle is also doling out NFTs, as are restaurants, cafes and alcohol brands, but will people dip into this growing digital platter?

Soaring variety in in-flight meals is giving a lift to ready-to-eat brands

Poha to biryani, instant food firms have a full plate as airlines focus on in-flight experience

Feast & fest: Odisha goes all out for Hockey World Cup that begins Jan 13

State's biggest cultural extravaganza to coincide with tournament that is expected to increase tourism by 70%