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It Takes Two To Zepto
Two of the youngest rich Indians' and founders of the clutter-cutting grocery delivery app, Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha explain how idiot-proof software, care towards their riders, and a huge proportion of personal sacrifice makes their business tick
Simply, OFF THE CHAATS
Asheville-based diner, Chai Pani’s executive chef and founder, Meherwan Irani talks about bagging a James Beard award and Indian food winning hearts and accolades in America
Tata's latest EV has high hopes pinned on it. Can it deliver?
The Tiago EV already had over 20,000 bookings under its belt, much before anyone could even take the car for a test drive. An afternoon with it in Goa tells us that they made the right decision
Launch Radar
Here's our hitlist of the coolest recent automotive launches in India
S 1000 RR GETS WINGS
More power, better electronics and MotoGP-like winglets
PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE
BMW's sporty luxury sedan, the M3401 gets an update
BMW's Festival of Flagships
XM BRINGS THE DRAMA BMW's new flagship SUV adds excitement to the luxury SUV space
All grown up
The Range Rover's younger sibling has grown in size, but seems to have been able to retain its sportiness
Zaheer Iqbal
One look at Zaheer Iqbal’s Instagram and you'll figure out soon enough that the actors love staying fit.A common Jace at the gym, Iqbal’s fitness mantra is in fact, quite simple. The Double XL actor spills the beans on what makes fitness fun for him
The Rum Report
The past couple of months have seen five new rums hit retail shelves. Here's the lowdown on them
The Big Fat Indian Buffet 2.0
Over the last decade, a number of factors have helped profligate a new movement within the wedding catering biz. Gourmet catering options are taking over the market, one shaadi at a time
Aiming For Zero
Zero Waste is the buzzword everywhere today, and people from all walks of life are trying to be a part of it. Blame it on social media to make sustainability look cool, but conscious spending of environmental resources is the need of the hour. We talk to a few people who are already a part of this journey
Preserving Single-screen Theater Memories
Single-screen theaters are being pulled down across the country. Hemant Chaturvedi's mission is to photograph as many as possible before they disappear. His current tally is close to 1,000 cinemas, spread over 800 towns
Breaking Barriers: Swastika Mukherjee
The bonafide movie star of Bengali cinema is winning over national audiences with her poignant portrayals one OTT outing at a time
Q&A WITH ANIRUDH IYER
The Angry Young Man is dead and so is the relatable action hero; almost superherolike, the action heroes of today are not antiestablishment but above the establishment. Debutant filmmaker Anirudh Iyer, decodes the anatomy of his film, An Action Hero
Saif Ali Khan On His Not-So-Safe 30 Years In Cinema
With a unique career trajectory where he as relevant to the Gen Z as he is to the millennials and the boomers, Saif Ali Khan turns 30 in the film industry, and goes down the memory lane, listing 10 of his favourite characters
Best Fashion Moments Of '22
As the first year in the post-pandemic world, 2022 turned out well for fashion trends. Designers and stylists debuted new looks, celebrities experimented, and runways shone - from interesting silhouettes, and accessories to finer fabrics. We list the best of the year
Cars And Bikes Of 2022
We pick our favourites from an impressively long list of new car and bike launches in 2022
And the award for best supporting act goes to...
Over the last few years, a number of players have bolstered the boom that India's alco-bev industry has been experiencing. Meet some of the people who are elevating the spirits scene with their exciting new initiatives.
ALLIED BLENDERS AND DISTILLERS
SAYS CHEERS WITH INNOVATIVE PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Decoding Wild Drum's Hard Seltzer Revolution
Half a decade ago, hard seltzers made a big splash in the global market. We spoke to the men behind one of India's pioneers in clean, lowcalorie alco-bev products LOVITIME- WILD DRUM
Indian Single Malts That Took Centre Stage in 2022
The year started with Indri and ends with GianChand, the latest entrant into the buzzing Indian single malt scene both from reputed malt spirit suppliers
Bespoke Bottling of Indian Single Malt Takes Off
With five releases in the last few years, Bengaluru-based Single Malt Amateur Club is at the forefront of bespoke bottling for Indian Single Malts. One of the founders of SMAC writes about the experience
Karina Aggarwal
An ex-journalist, Aggarwal has consulted with several alcohol brands through the last decade, including with Terai, where she’s the Vice President, showcasing how storytelling can propel spirits to new heights
Meet The Restaurateur Who Is Keeping Our Spirits High
Rakshay Dhariwal is the man of all seasons in the F&B space. Let’s decode the personality behind Pistola Agavepura, India Cocktail Week, and several popular restaurants
Ranking India's Best Bars
Vikram Achanta, founder and CEO of Tulleeho, has been a leading provider of beverage education and training to the hospitality industry for over two decades. His most recent effort has been 30BestBarsIndia, a highly regarded national var ranking that he set up jointly with Radhakrishnan Nair, the publisher of this magazine. It has helped provide the country's leading bars a national and international profile.
Abhishek Chinchalkar
The man behind Bombay Duck Brewing and part of the community that pioneered India’s craft beer revolution tells us why he is in no hurry to grow and wants to invest in educating people instead
Moksh Sani
The owner of India’s first experiential liquor store, Mansionz by Living Liquids, changed the way Mumbai buys its alcohol. Now, he’s trying to transform the way India drinks
Genies In A Bottle
How Sakshi Saigal, Rahul Mehra and Vidur Gupta the trio behind Third Eye Distillery changed the way we look at Indian spirits, and made USD 4 million in the process
INTERVIEW: NIELS EGGERDING, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT FREDERIQUE CONSTANT
“Frederique Constant will keep focusing on mechanical movements and develop new manufacture calibres,” says Eggerding