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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
TRACKING TIME: TIMED TO PERFECTION
As the year draws to a close, there's no better time than to look back at some of the outstanding timepieces from 2022 that enthralled us with their fine watchmaking brilliance, unique artistic approach, and innovation par excellence
MYSTERIOUS ELEGANCE: BREGUET'S NEW REINE DE NAPLES TIMEPIECES
The latest Reine de Naples models-9835 and 9838-offer two varied aesthetics, unified by an ingenious minutes hand that transforms as it traverses the path around the dial
Montblanc's Latest Great Characters Edition Pays Tribute To Jimi Hendrix
Montblanc is synonymous with craftsmanship and design and has introduced a collection of writing instruments to commemorate the legendary guitarist Fimi Hendrix
Why Bollywood Loves The 'Abused' Woman
Using women characters as objects/props to further the hero's journey, evaluating women characters based on their sexual purity, treating them as property, using rape and violence on women as a plot device none of these are new in Bollywood. But it's time to stop sacrificing women on the altar of heroism and machismo
GET YOUR LEATHER ON
Winter is coming time to get your leather jackets out of your wardrobes. Here’s your guide to picking the best ones
Bringing Out The Knits
From your good old thick sweater or a scarf - a signature knitwear piece in the winter wardrobe can really turn an outfit around. This season, channel your inner Ryan Gosling in The Notebook with these new style versions
Cocktails Chronicles
In her new book Cocktails of Asia, Holly Graham journeys through the continent looking for drinks that have distinct regional stories
The Road Less Travelled
With travel getting back on track, we look into how this trend is shaping up in India, and where you can volunteer across the country
Kunal Kapoor
Kunal Kapoor was in the news last year for jaw-dropping body transformation for a film that required him to be out of shape as well as fighting fit. But how does he otherwise retain his usual lean physique? The actor reveals
Worst Films Of 2022
We were spoilt for choice here with some serious contenders. But here are six movies that had the highest torture quotient this year
BEST MOVIES OF 2022
Although both the critics and the masses were prompt to write off Bollywood as a fading industry, especially with the surge of South cinema, Bollywood has managed to not only survive but thrive. As 2022 closes, we look back at some of the most interesting films of the year
The A-List
Your monthly how to spend it’ guide to all the cool new gadgets
Q&A WITH AMAR KAUSHIK
The Stree hitmaker’s recent release, Bhediya, is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining yet poignant films of 2022. Amar Kaushik, known for his funny bone, talks about the importance of sugarcoating bitter pills while attempting to hold a mirror to society, and the prospect of a Bhediya prequel
FIFA 2022 - 5 Dark Horses Likely To Wreak Havoc On Fancied Teams
It is the unwritten logic of every FIFA World Cup that one or two of the least favoured teams will come up with unexpectedly great performances, preventing some of the pre-tournament favourites from advancing to the next round
5 Things To Do In Qatar During FIFA World Cup 2022
As Qatar gets ready to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, tourism has seen a total upgrade in terms of restaurants, cultural hotspots, and activities that are worth indulging in when you're between matches. Here's everything you need to know about exploring the destination
FIFA 2022 - Can Brazil & Argentina Break Europe's World Cup Dominance?
Bookies are currently betting on the two South American giants to reach the World Cup finals in Qatar, with Brazil as the odds-on favourite. But will they live up to this promise, or disappoint their fans once again something they have not done consistently for the last two decades?