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RISING FROM THE DESERT
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RISING FROM THE DESERT

WITH ITS CUTTING-EDGE ARCHITECTURE, COMMITMENT TO ART AND CULTURE, AND FOCUS ON SUSTANABILITY, COULD DOHA, QATAR, OFFER CITIES ACROSS THE WORLD A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE?

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November 2021
A STROLL DOWN THE HISTORY OF FOOD
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A STROLL DOWN THE HISTORY OF FOOD

For millennia, the Middle East lay at the intersection of cultures and trade routes. Ruled by many empires, its regions and their culinary traditions are at the root of more modernday dishes than you’d think. ANOOTHI VISHAL goes on a gastronomic voyage through history.

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November 2021
SOMETHING IN THE AIR
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SOMETHING IN THE AIR

Aromatic frankincense turned Salalah, Oman, into one of the ancient world’s most important trading ports. Writer-photographer MARTA TUCCI explores the history of this fragrant resin—and fi nds its storied appeal very much alive.

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November 2021
PRE-WINTER REQUISITES
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PRE-WINTER REQUISITES

This autumn, pamper your skin and hair with a range of premium beauty products—from exotic sleep masks to nourishing hair oils.

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November 2021
The Mindful Traveller
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The Mindful Traveller

On her maiden trip to Nashik, Sonakshi Sinha spends a weekend relaxing at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik. Between takes of a stunning cover shoot, we indulge in quick conversations on slow travel, scuba diving, and the beauty of sleepy towns.

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November 2021
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NEW TECH NOVEMBER

Fall always brings with it a shower of new gear. Here’s the lowdown on all the latest, sweetest tech of this season.

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November 2021
HOME IS WHERE THE PUJA IS
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HOME IS WHERE THE PUJA IS

As preparations crescendo for this year’s Durga Puja, ANUBHUTI KRISHNA reminisces about the humble pandals of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and her family’s annual rituals.

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October 2021
SPREAD THE CHEER
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SPREAD THE CHEER

The festival season is here. That means you have an excuse to treat yourself, and the people you love, to some snazzy new toys.

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October 2021
Taste India's Most Expensive Tea and The Estate Life
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Taste India's Most Expensive Tea and The Estate Life

On the fringes of Darjeeling, Kurseong introduces Adila Matra to India’s most expensive tea, the world’s first tea factory, and a mystical natural phenomenon.

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October 2021
A Helping Hand
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A Helping Hand

The rugged landscape and kind residents of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh make for the perfect antidote to city life. A wide range of voluntourism programs offered by a social enterprise not only make the life of locals easier but also help visitors tap into the essence of ‘the middle land’.

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October 2021
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
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A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Look out, Porto! With the opening of a compelling new museum complex, neighbouring Vila Nova de Gaia is luring travellers to the other side of the Douro.

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October 2021
Bollywood's Trailblazer
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Bollywood's Trailblazer

In his first cover shoot since the pandemic hit, Ayushmann Khurrana soaks up the Mumbai sun at Mandira Bedi’s beautiful bungalow on Madh Island, and talks about how travel has changed him in more ways than one.

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October 2021
FLIGHT OF FREEDOM
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FLIGHT OF FREEDOM

Author SIDDHARTH DHANVANT SHANGHVI breaks free from pandemic shackles to soak up the sun in Switzerland.

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October 2021
LORD OF THE FESTIVALS
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LORD OF THE FESTIVALS

On a trip to Kannur, in North Kerala, HEMA NARAYANAN comes face to face with Theyyam, an extraordinary dance ritual that narrates legends of gods, evil spirits, and local heroes.

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October 2021
PARADISE AND PROSE
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PARADISE AND PROSE

At a literary couple’s former home in the bucolic Mani Peninsula of Greece, ELENI N GAGE finds herself transported—and inspired.

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October 2021
The Big Blue
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The Big Blue

On Madeira, a lush dot of Portuguese land, the North Atlantic has shaped every aspect of life for centuries—the economy, the gastronomy, the infrastructure. Nina Caplan explores the cliff-top eyries and beachside towns of this gift from the sea. Photographs by Rodrigo Cardoso

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October 2021
THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL
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THE IMPACT OF TRAVEL

As the Director of Sustainability at Booking.com, Marianne Gybels uses her knowledge of social sciences to effect real change. In a conversation with RASHIMA NAGPAL , she talks about some model destinations around the world and how the pandemic has affected travellers’ choices.

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October 2021
SKINCARE SECRETS
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SKINCARE SECRETS

Spoil yourself silly with organic face oils, Ayurvedic hair cleansers, luxe sleeping masks, and more.

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September 2021
NEW GEAR INCOMING
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NEW GEAR INCOMING

Autumn brings with it a windfall of exciting launches in India. Add your favourite tech to cart and indulge in retail therapy.

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September 2021
THE ROAD TO MY ROOTS
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THE ROAD TO MY ROOTS

A dysfunctional family finds harmony and plenty of nostalgia in the hilly forests of Ramgarh, Uttarakhand.

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September 2021
WHERE SIDDHA SERENADES
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WHERE SIDDHA SERENADES

Offering a mix of stillness, spirituality, and Siddha, a trip to Svatma in Thanjavur promises to soothe the mind, body, and spirit.

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September 2021
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS OF ART
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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS OF ART

As the Kochi-Muziris Biennale—deferred to November this year due to the pandemic—dusts away the cobwebs at Aspinwall House, unspools the yarn at Cabral Yard, and contextualises the contemporary at Kashi Art Cafe, it is time to look back at some of the art extravaganza’s most thought-provoking narratives.

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September 2021
MASKS OF GLORY
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MASKS OF GLORY

Charida is not the most popular tourism spot in West Bengal. But its obscurity is one of the reasons that made UPASYA B choose to discover the undiscovered ‘mask village’ of India.

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September 2021
THE CROWN JEWEL OF UDAIPUR
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THE CROWN JEWEL OF UDAIPUR

Floating like a dream on Lake Udai Sagar, Raffles Udaipur— the brand’s maiden outpost in India—opened its doors last month. Travel + Leisure India & South Asia took off with Bollywood’s very own royalty, Aditi Rao Hydari, for an exclusive cover shoot.

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September 2021
BEAUTY BY DESIGN
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BEAUTY BY DESIGN

After decades of war and political turmoil, Beirut’s artists and makers continue to produce boundary-pushing works as the city rebuilds. GISELA WILLIAMS visits Arthaus, an innovative hotel that offers guests access to Lebanon’s irrepressible creative scene.

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September 2021
BURNING BRIGHT
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BURNING BRIGHT

East Java is home to some of Indonesia’s most spectacular volcanoes, including one with blue fire. NIVEDANA JALAN embarks on a daring expedition.

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September 2021
An Endless Summer
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An Endless Summer

The brand new Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa puts a refreshing European spin on the luxuries of the gorgeous archipelago.

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September 2021
ART FOR EVERYONE
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ART FOR EVERYONE

Kiran Nadar’s delightful, diverse collection of 5,000 artworks represents all the major phases of modern and contemporary Indian art at the two venues of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. The iconic art connoisseur speaks with SUMEET KESWANI about the importance of accessibility, digital and immersive exhibits, and her favourite cities and museums.

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September 2021
A TRYST WITH THE PAST
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A TRYST WITH THE PAST

The sleepy Malaysian city of Melaka charms visitors with its mishmash of cultures, ancient religious structures, and simple life.

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September 2021
Between The Pines And The Pacific
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Between The Pines And The Pacific

With its seaside enclaves and dramatic landscapes, the Oregon Coast is tailor-made for road-tripping. Johannes Lichtman takes the wheel for a week of beachgoing, beer tastings, and back-to-nature adventures.

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August 2021