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Celebration getaways: Diwali under the stars or Pujo in a Rajbari

For those looking to celebrate India's biggest festivals away from home, boutique hotels, heritage properties are curating immersive experiences steeped in tradition, with all the comforts of luxury

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

Looms of luxury: Textiles to celebrate with this festival season

From jacquard cashmere to artisanal alpaca blends, textiles as heirlooms or work of art are all the rage this celebration season

Festive code: Leading designers share notes on the look of the season

"Our bestseller is sculpted womenswear and tailored kurta sets with tonal embroidery for men," says Rahul Khanna

Time to sparkle: A festival style guide from jewellery designers

Jewellery designers offer a style guide on mixing Meenakari with metallics, and brooches with blazers

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

Drone diyas to moving rangolis: Tradition meets theatrics at festivals

Whether it's Diwali in Delhi, Dussehra in Pune, Durga Puja in Kolkata, or Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, event planners agree on one thing: the soul must remain Indian, even if the stage feels global

BS Infra Summit: How lending trends in 2010s created bad loan crisis

The paper notes that the problem was not just weak lending choices; core project risks were built into the model

Best of BS Opinion: India's test in trade, democracy, and diplomacy

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The great tax rewrite: New law promises simplicity, stronger oversight

A sharper new income-tax law simplifies the landscape for individuals and corporations, expands the reach of enforcement authorities

Best of BS Opinion: India's Sisyphean climb towards free speech and growth

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Best of BS Opinion: How policies, markets and culture leave their mark

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'Hasty execution, tick-box approach often affect quality of projects'

While most of the cities in India had been fairly well planned, rapid growth, especially post-1991, has outpaced existing infrastructure systems, policies, and regulations, said Shah

BS Infrastructure Summit highlights: Average container dwell time improved to 3 days, says minister

BS Infrastructure Summit 2025 highlights: Stay tuned as Business Standard delivers live updates and expert commentary from the event

AI key to India's infrastructure future: Nitin Gadkari at BS Infra Summit

Speaking at the BS Infrastructure Summit, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the govt is building green highways using bio-bitumen, waste plastic, rubber and 8 million tonnes of municipal garbage

Best of BS Opinion: Rolling the dice on gaming bans, AI rules, and growth

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Best of BS Opinion: India's choices in a world of shifting alliances

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Best of BS Opinion: India's journey through farms, courts, and climate

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Best of BS Opinion: Promises of big reforms, failed talks, and new ideas

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