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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

The finishing flourish: Artisanal traditions shine through accessories

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

Artistry unboxed: Exquisite creations and heirloom-worthy Diwali gifts

From exquisite objets d'art and heirloom-worthy creations to couture statements, Abhilasha Ojha presents a selection of discerning Diwali gifts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By design: Inside designers Harpreet & Rimple Narula's art-filled home

From 18th century French chandeliers to 200-year-old Dutch paintings and lace Pichwais, designers Harpreet and Rimple Narula's home in Delhi is no less than a museum, writes Asmita Aggarwal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dazzle your moment: A bouquet of exquisite jewellery with unmatched charm

Asmita Aggarwal curates a bouquet of exquisite pieces