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CITY OF CONTRASTS

On the banks of the Caspian Sea, the Azerbaijani capital of Baku is morphing into the Paris of central Asia, boasting luxe hotels, a Formula One Season, and a multicultural population. VISHWAVEER SINGH visits the city to find out what the fuss is all about.

BEYOND THE GHATS

Away from the hustle and bustle of the popular ghats lies another Varanasi, replete with royal palaces and magnificent mansions. ANUBHUTI KRISHNA discovers this unexplored side of the sacred city.

The Pursuit of Nobility

ON HER MAIDEN TRIP TO GWALIOR, BAYAR JAIN MEETS WITH THE ROYAL MOTHER-SON DUO OF THE CITY-MAHARANI PRIYADARSHINI RAJE SCINDIA AND YUVRAJ MAHANAARYAMAN SCINDIA WHO INTRODUCE HER TO THE MANY WONDERS OF THE HISTORIC CITY IN THE NEW VOLVO XC90.

JOURNEY TO THE PAST

Photographer MILAN MOUDGILL’S images of Kailash Manasarovar retrace the steps of two explorers who travelled to the sacred region in Tibet to understand how it acquired its geographical narrative.

BUSINESS TRAVEL 2.0

As corporate travel makes a comeback, we take a look at the emerging trends and new segments in the hospitality industry.

Vicky Ratnani - CHEF - EMPEROR OF GOOD FOOD

Vicky Ratnani is a man of many pursuits—from authoring a cookbook and hosting multiple food shows to being a chef on luxury ocean liners and founding a gourmet burger brand, he has done it all. In a chat with BAYAR JAIN, the gourmand and T+L’s A-List member talks about the future of culinary tourism, cooking in the metaverse, and more.

Madhuri Dixit ACTOR, DANCER, ENTREPRENEUR

OF SIX YARDS AND TRAVEL - The quintessential Bollywood diva, who launched Six Yards by Madhuri Dixit in collaboration with Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, talks about her love for the sari and Indian textiles, and spills the beans on her passion for travel.

Anoushka Shankar MUSICIAN - QUEEN OF SITAR

Grammy-nominated composer Anoushka Shankar was in India for a three-city tour in December. In a candid chat with ROOPLEKHA DAS, the musician talks about her latest album, early memories of touring, and bringing her music back home.

FUTURE IS ELECTRIC

A recent survey conducted by ACKO and YouGov indicates that in India, electric vehicles (EVS) will overtake diesel and petrol vehicles by 2030. We are witnessing not only an increased range per charge but also a massive overhaul of charging infrastructure across the country. It is now becoming easier to consider taking your EV for a road trip, something that was a bleak prospect in the recent past. As more people start to travel with their EVs this year, we present a roundup of some of our favourite models to look out for in 2023.

NOVEL VISTAS

What better way to kick off the new year than with a bag full of goodies?

SUPER LUMINESCENT

How wonderful it would be to stand out of the crowd! To help you shine brighter this year, we pick timepieces that light up in the dark.

Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna: MARRYING ART WITH FASHION

Designer Rahul Khanna—of Rohit and Rahul label—gets candid about the duo’s fashion journey, their trademark silhouettes, and travels across the world that serve as an inspiration board for their collections.

Food for Soul

The first edition of Soul Festival, an exclusive one-of-a-kind celebration, is all set to take place this year at The Ananta Udaipur.

Eco-friendly Hospitality

Bulit around a forest, Wildflower Villas in Goa promises a secluded and luxurious stay, while keeping the environment in mind.

TRAVEL+ LEISURE -INDIA'S BEST AWARDS 2022

Travel Leisure India & South Asia's annual extravaganza, India's Best Awards, is in its 11th year. And just like every year, this edition too honours the best in the travel, hospitality, and for the first time, lifestyle industry. The winners are chosen by You, our readers, through an online voting process. Here's a look at all the hotels, destinations, airports, airlines, cruises, and brands that wooed our readers and the jury.

Raghavendra Rathore - Designer

BRAND INDIA - DESIGN

Mrinalika And Akshita Bhanj Deo - Directors of The Belgadia Palace

COMMUNITY TOURISM

Manish Malhotra - Couturier

INDIAN COUTURE

Kusha Kapila - Digital Creator

BODY POSITIVITY

Keshav Suri - Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group

LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS

Princess Gauravi Kumari - General Secretary of Princess Diya Kumari Foundation

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Diipa Büller-Khosla (Global Influencer, Entrepreneur)

CONSCIOUS BEAUTY

Maharawal Chaitanya Raj Singh - 44th King of Jaisalmer

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Anunay Sood - Travel Photographer, Digital Creator

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Amit Aggarwal - Fashion Designer

SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Aakash Ranison - Climate Activist

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

MUSIC FOR THE EARTH

Ziro Festival of Music held in Arunachal Pradesh is lauded as much for its eclectic lineup as it is for preserving local culture and the environment. On its ninth edition, KALPANA SUNDER walks the festival grounds to review the sustainability initiatives.

Timeless Charm

Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, Trident, Udaipur lets you bask in Rajasthan's glorious history and hospitality.

BE A SPORT!

As the FIFA World Cup fever grips the world, we bring you a variety of sports-inspired watches that are perfect for everyday use as well as for some serious sporty action.

A COUTURIER’S SOJOURN

An aesthete who is in sync with the Gen-Z fashion trends, designer Varun Bahl, shares his 'travels shape design' adage.