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STRAIGHT-TALKING
Maintaining your Indian DNA in a global market requires a strong connection to your roots, writes couturier Vaishali S
BEAUTY CHARTS
The best beauty buys we are eyeing right now
A CINEMATIC RECALL
An excerpt from Anirudha Bhattacharjee's anecdotal biography of Basu Chatterji, the filmmaker who founded the middle-of-theroad genre in Indian cinema, an auteur of the common man
Batch Made In Heaven
While its vegan desserts are worth raving about, this one-stop shop bakery for everything sweet has a lot more to obsess about
SILENCE, PLEASE
Need to get away from the chaos of city life into the woods, literally? Woods At Sasan promises the good life, and more
A Seaside Sojourn
Luxury meets the susegad life new property in Goa at this gorgeous
LINK IN BIO
How innovative e-commerce platforms are taking Gen Z-led small businesses to the next level
IT'S IN THE DETAILS
Ever wondered who made that cool logo of a brand, or the intricate design of a product, or the aesthetic of a space? Meet four women who have created visual design languages of their own, and in the fast moving pace of digitisation, continue to create work that stands out
It Takes A VILLAGE
Lights, music, bling. Runways run because scores of people walk-backstage. We get seven industry insiders, the best in the business, to tell us what really goes into getting the glam game on for fashion presentations
BEAUTY CHARTS
The best beauty buys we are eyeing right now
An AbodVirat Kohli On What Makes A Break Work For Him, And His Own Approach To Health
Cricketer Virat Kohli has collaborated with wellness residential community Avās Living to build his home away from home. In an exclusive interview, Kohli shares what makes a break work for him, and his own approach to health
What's Hair Got To Do With It?
Identity expresses itself through hair - in more ways than you can imagine
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
A look at Fendi’s IT item for Spring 2023
JAY SHETTY
The former monk has dedicated his life to helping people find their purpose, inspiring billions through his YouTube videos, podcast, and books
STRAIGHT-TALKING
As the pandemic threw the world into a frenzy, the importance of brands sticking to their core values and aesthetic has taken priority, details Priyanka Modi, creative director of fashion label AMPM
WAYS OF BEING
ALOK began the year with a pan-India tour, and they're just getting started. The author, poet, and comedian lets us in on their journey with love, healing, and self-advocacy
AN ICONIC RETURN
Gucci's timeless accessory Jackie 1961 gets a a hint of modernity for cruise 2023
LEGACY DISPLAYS
Luxury brands are increasingly turning to fashion exhibitions to open up their archives to the public, while elevating the status of their products to art
It's A Win
Why Salman Rushdie’s Victory City should be your next read
THE MODERN PAO
Is there anything more Mumbai than the humble adi pao, the bread that adds value to street food and gourmet fare alike? While you are familiar with all your regular pao accompaniments, four restaurants have reimagined the city staple with a modern twist in their menus
THE ROAD LESS TAKEN
The neighbourhood has stood the test of time in the midst of a dynamically changing city
HIDDEN GEMS
They've stood tall for decades, and continue to show a side of the times gone by. Take a look at four of the city's oldest hotels, and the stories they have to tell
Well-Rounded Wellness
Healing. Detoxifying. Rejuvenating three words that capture the essence of a place that pampers your body, mind, and soul far from the urban jungle
GETTING THAT GLOW
Actor Sanjana Sanghi's glossy, clear skin has given many some serious #skinspiration. We chat with her about her beauty routine and her journey
ANOTHER Y2K CROP UP: HOLOGRAPHIC MAKE-UP MAKES A COMEBACK
There's a lot to love about the 2000s, and holographic make-up definitely makes the cut
COMING TOGETHER
The Intimacy Curator is a unique collective that offers dating and intimacy coaching for progressive Indians. Founder Aili Seghetti dishes on what it means to build community through kink
KEEPING IT TRILL
Three Mumbai-based rappers take through their style evolution as we explore gully culture's influence on how we dress
A LETTER TO MUMBAI
Of love, longing, and reality checks - four authors present four short stories sharing their tryst with Mumbai - some real, some imaginary, some about the heart of the city
MUMBAI, THROUGH A LENS
Iconic spots, hidden corners, and untold stories the city of dreams has a little of everything. Over the years, in many tones and colours, Mumbai has been documented in celebration, in mourning, in festive spirits, and in lockdowns. Four photographers reflect on their captures, and share the stories behind these stills
BOMBAY TALKIES
There’s no place else where you can dream with your eyes open than in the City of Dreams. Resilience, adjustment and acceptance, this year’s rising talents and fashion front benchers, actors Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Varma, recount their own Maximum City tales with a defunct vintage Mumbai cinema as the backdrop