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Couture meets culture: Heritage and modernity redefine Diwali dressing

Couture meets culture: Heritage and modernity redefine Diwali dressing

This festival season, designers are giving Diwali dressing an unexpected twist, blending heirloom artistry with contemporary silhouettes, writes Asmita Aggarwal

Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 6:40 AM IST
The finishing flourish: Artisanal traditions shine through accessories

The finishing flourish: Artisanal traditions shine through accessories

India's artisanal traditions are finding fresh expression through intricate, unapologetic accessories, writes Asmita Aggarwal

Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 6:35 AM IST
Tradition, served anew: A fresh take on classic cuisines for festive dining

Tradition, served anew: A fresh take on classic cuisines for festive dining

As festivals grow in scale, hospitality professionals are finding fresh ways of combining classic cuisines with novelty, writes Georgie Koithara

Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 6:20 AM IST
A world of one's own: Festive celebrations take many forms beyond tradition

A world of one's own: Festive celebrations take many forms beyond tradition

From private qawwali performances and escapes abroad to extraordinary journeys, memorable meals and considered gifts, celebrations are taking many forms, writes Ayushi Singh

Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 6:15 AM IST
Diyas & delicacies: Diwali entertaining gets a touch of luxury, tradition

Diyas & delicacies: Diwali entertaining gets a touch of luxury, tradition

Abhilasha Ojha steps inside the evolving world of culinary nostalgia, collectible tableware, indigenous crafts and inventive cocktails

Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 6:10 AM IST
Art of adornment: Rubies, pearls and polkis redefine festive jewellery

Art of adornment: Rubies, pearls and polkis redefine festive jewellery

From antique-inspired treasures to Burmese rubies, pearls and polkis, festive jewellery is being worn with fresh perspective, writes Asmita Aggarwal

Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 6:05 AM IST
Draped in light: Diwali celebrations blend storytelling, food, architecture

Draped in light: Diwali celebrations blend storytelling, food, architecture

Anushka Bhardwaj on a Diwali where invitations tell stories, food acquires unexpected forms, and lighting is conceived as an architectural experience

Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 6:00 AM IST
Home entertainment and the quiet return of listening with purpose

Home entertainment and the quiet return of listening with purpose

Luxury home entertainment is shifting from showcasing expensive equipment to creating personalised spaces where technology, music and memories seamlessly fit into everyday life

Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 5:02 PM IST
Right fit: How architecture reflects ideas of longevity and everyday living

Right fit: How architecture reflects ideas of longevity and everyday living

Luxury homes are moving beyond entertainment spaces, with wellness, recovery and preventive health increasingly shaping how high-end residences are designed

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:30 AM IST
Echoes in ink: Inside the world of rare books, ancient maps and collectors

Echoes in ink: Inside the world of rare books, ancient maps and collectors

From signed first editions to centuries-old maps, rare books are finding a new generation of collectors who see them as both cultural treasures and personal heirlooms

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:22 AM IST
Spirit of space: A home that responds to a family's rhythm and lifestyle

Spirit of space: A home that responds to a family's rhythm and lifestyle

Luxury homes are moving beyond opulence, with personalised spaces, smart technology and comfort shaping how affluent Indians design and experience their homes

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:15 AM IST
At home with books: The art of creating thoughtfully planned libraries

At home with books: The art of creating thoughtfully planned libraries

For India's bibliophiles, home libraries are becoming luxurious sanctuaries where architecture, books and personal stories come together

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:14 AM IST
Rest assured: Recovery takes centre stage as strength, mobility goals grow

Rest assured: Recovery takes centre stage as strength, mobility goals grow

As strength and mobility goals grow more ambitious, the importance of sleep and recovery, aided by a plethora of products, is taking centre stage, writes Ranjita Ganesan

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:11 AM IST
Culinary sanctuaries: How technology, customisation are reshaping kitchens

Culinary sanctuaries: How technology, customisation are reshaping kitchens

The kitchen is undergoing a quiet revolution driven by invisible technology and hyper-customisation, finds Abhilasha Ojha

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:11 AM IST
Animal kingdom: Gucci, LV accessories bring luxury to furry companions

Animal kingdom: Gucci, LV accessories bring luxury to furry companions

If luxury is the way of life, why shouldn't pets indulge themselves too, asks Anushka Bhardwaj

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:11 AM IST
Rare consoles, VR rigs: Gaming room is becoming an expression of its owner

Rare consoles, VR rigs: Gaming room is becoming an expression of its owner

Gaming is moving beyond high-end hardware as affluent buyers turn dedicated rooms into personalised luxury spaces blending technology, entertainment, design and lifestyle

Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:03 AM IST
Your signature, on wheels: The 'few-offs' keeping coachbuilding alive

Your signature, on wheels: The 'few-offs' keeping coachbuilding alive

Materials may have changed, but the new 'few-offs' are proof that the age of the coachbuilder never really ended

Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 5:06 PM IST
Collector's vault: Inside the booming market for bespoke souvenirs

Collector's vault: Inside the booming market for bespoke souvenirs

A trading card, a match-worn jersey, a diamond chess set, the world of limited-edition souvenirs is a genre in itself, writes Ayushi Singh

Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 5:05 PM IST
A date with Swiss horologists Shona Taine & Laurent Ferrier on art of time

A date with Swiss horologists Shona Taine & Laurent Ferrier on art of time

Two celebrated watchmakers let Georgie Koithara into their world of haute horology

Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 5:04 PM IST
Artistry in residence: Liveable home decor steeped in nostalgia, creativity

Artistry in residence: Liveable home decor steeped in nostalgia, creativity

Homes are turning to liveable, customised art steeped in nostalgia and creativity, writes Abhilasha Ojha

Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 5:04 PM IST