In praise of lamprais
A young Lankan student offers us this quintessential taste of Lanka. Have you tried it yet? By Aarish Hirdaramani “A food to represent my country?” A new friend asked me...Read More
Weekend Birding in Bengaluru : A Short Ride to Stillness
By Milind Kelkar If you’re anything like me—overwhelmed by apocalyptic AI posts, drained from work travels, living out of suitcases, and numbed by the endless scroll of Insta reels—then a...Read More
Madhya Pradesh’s Hidden Jungle Jewel
By Nanditta Chibber Chauhan The golden light of dusk filters through the canopy of teak and sal trees, skirting the shimmering water body. I am sipping my evening tea at...Read More
History, sand, the Nile … also jazz clubs, exclusive restaurants and cafes!
Nothing truly prepares you for Egypt, discovers Sahil Gupta who moves beyond the expected with his crew as they spend the last night of the year in a country that’s...Read More
Distil The Desitination
If you are a wine and spirits connoisseur, train your sights beyond Scotland or Kentucky or Champagne. As the market for India-made luxury spirits (and wine) booms, immersive tourism centred...Read More
Coming Home to Brisbane
The “River City” is renewed with buzzy bars, cafes, luxe hotels and conversations and playlists spilling on to the sidewalks… And yet, the neighbourhoods have a quiet heart that make you...Read More
Wine and Gold along the Garden Route
Three generations travel for a coveted golfing (and wine-fuelled) vacay in South Africa. Along the way, hospitality entrepreneur Ashish Kapur also finds a deceptive par 3, the legendary 1821 Grand...Read More
India’s First Modern Cuisine
Lucknowi food of the 19th century brought in the idea of chefs as celebrities, techniques to refine cooking processes, and new ingredients. It was built around a culture of artistic sophistication,...Read More
Past, Present and Palatial in Patiala
Ran Baas is India’s most stunning, sumptuous all-suites hotel that is a showcase for how a public private partnership can work and bring together conservation with modern luxury hospitality By...Read More
24 hours in Lucknow
Anoothi Vishal went back after three decades and tasted more than nostalgia! Lucknowi food can be seen as India’s first modern cuisine with highly paid professional chefs contouring it. That...Read More
