MAY THE FORCE BE WITH HIM

HE WAS AT THE HELM OF THE BEST RESTAURANT IN ASIA. HE GAVE IT UP FOR MORE CREATIVE FREEDOM, AND STARTED ONE OF HIS OWN. KOLKATA-BORN CHEF & RESTAURATEUR GAGGAN ANAND HAS BEEN REDEFINING FINE DINING AT HIS NEW EPONYMOUS RESTAURANT IN BANGKOK, PANDEMIC NOTWITHSTANDING. HE SPEAKS TO SUMEET KESWANI ABOUT HIS STRUGGLES AND TRIUMPHS, AND FORECASTS THE NEXT CULINARY TRENDS.

A TASTE OF TAMIL NADU

As the pandemic deals India a severe second blow, DEVANSHI MODY finds nourishment in the vegetarian renditions of authentic Thanjavur and Chettinad dishes.

A ROYAL FEAST

Like many others, ARCHANA SINGH equated Ladakh’s food with momos and thukpa. Until a traditional feast at the king’s palace made her realise how little she knew of the locals and their culinary traditions.

A PRIMAL CONNECTION

IN RECENT DECADES, A COMMUNITY OF 29 CHIMPANZEES IN AN ISOLATED UGANDAN RAINFOREST HAS BECOME CUT OFF FROM THE REST OF ITS SPECIES. GINA DECAPRIO VERCESI MEETS THESE REMARKABLE CREATURES AND THE CONSERVATIONISTS WORKING TO HELP THEM SURVIVE.

A Matter of Sustenance

The restaurant industry has employed a host of coping mechanisms in the face of the pandemic’s relentless assault. How effective is the delivery model and why should you order directly from restaurants? RIAAN JACOB GEORGE scouts for answers.

SMART CHEF

Staying at home can be quite tedious. Here are a few devices that will have you looking forward to mealtimes and clean-up routines.

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Kiss wrinkles goodbye and look radiant by treating your skin to an indulgent massage every night.

NEED OF THE HOUR

Luxury brands are keeping up with the times and using recycled materials to craft exclusive timepieces. Here are five watches that put the planet first.

A Sikkim Kind Of Summer

The first fully organic state of India draws travellers from the plains with its natural bounty and unique melange of cultures. Kavita Kanan Chandra chooses the sustainable route to experience its ethereal lakes, warm hospitality, and organic food.

Chill Out In The Maldives

Luxury comes in many forms in the Maldives. In this special section on the archipelago, we shine a light on the popular island resorts that can be your portals to safe, relaxed, and inspiring holidays.

SUMMER BY THE SEA

FOR OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL COVER SHOOT THIS YEAR, WE TAKE OFF WITH BOLLYWOOD STAR JANHVI KAPOOR AND SET A COURSE FOR THE WESTIN MALDIVES MIRIANDHOO RESORT, WHERE LAID-BACK ISLAND LIFE MEETS INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE, HOLISTIC WELLNESS, AND GASTRONOMIC JOURNEYS.

PEARLS IN THE OCEAN

In the tropical haven of the Maldives, Marriott Bonvoy is expanding its portfolio of resorts with brands that offer something for every kind of traveller.

SONG OF ZION

The glories of southwestern Utah aren’t confined to the boundaries of its famous national park. HERMIONE HOBY tours Greater Zion’s red sandstone canyons by hiking trail and horseback— and while suspended a thousand feet in the air.

HOME IN PARADISE

Powder-white beaches, clear turquoise waters, and luxury resorts have lured globetrotters to the Maldives for years. But what’s life like for those who migrate to the island nation for work and live there? RASHIMA NAGPAL finds out.

THE NEW SPIRIT OF GOA

When he moved to Goa post the lockdown in 2020, RANJAN PAL chanced upon a growing number of gin entrepreneurs keen to utilise Indian botanicals and innovate. He takes us on a tasting tour.

A DROP IN THE OCEAN

SAILING THE ISLANDS OF EASTERN INDONESIA, SAKI KNAFO FINDS NATURE AT ITS MOST PRISTINE—AND A SURPRISING HISTORY THAT TODAY RESONATES MORE THAN EVER.

SEA OF TRANQUILLITY

The quiet emirate of Ras Al Khaimah challenges the typical UAE stereotypes, with deeply rooted history and rugged mountains, desert, and coastline. SARA HAMDAN makes the hour’s drive from Dubai—and finds her great escape.

72 HOURS OF DECADENCE

Dubai is home to many culinary treasures. From world cuisine served in fine-dining restaurants to Arabic delicacies whipped up inside humble kitchens in souks, the city has something for every palate. PRIYANKA CHAKRABARTI samples the city’s variety during the Dubai Food Festival.

20 Business Hotels That Set The Bar High

In these trying times, some hospitality brands have stood tall and looked the storm in the eye. Here is a hand-picked list of business hotels—in the country and abroad—that provide for all your professional needs.

LET IT SNOW

With its gentle slopes and challenging off-piste runs, Megève attracts skiers of various levels. MANDIRA RAI visits to shred some powder with her husband and two kids, and discovers many other thrills in store in the French commune.

MADE FOR HEALING

Practise yoga in the lap of nature, detox with Ayurvedic massages, and sign up for personalised diet plans at these lesser-known retreats in India for the nourishment of your mind, body, and soul.

ABODE OF THE GODDESS

Steeped in legend and jasmine aroma, Madurai draws the bulk of its tourists with ornate temples. But DEVANSHI MODY discovers that the city holds a unique allure for each of her family members.

THE DEPTH OF LIFE

It’s one of America’s most iconic sites, yet few visitors ever descend into the mile-deep heart of the Grand Canyon. On an intense three-day hike, Jamie Quatro heads below the rim of this extraordinary natural wonder to reconnect with her brother—and push her mind and body to their limits.

SITAR WITH A VOICE

Coming off her seventh GRAMMY nomination—for the EP Love Letters—Anoushka Shankar has released a single that combines sitar and spoken word to satirize patriarchy’s demands from a woman. She speaks to SUMEET KESWANI on her latest work, the GRAMMYs, lockdown skills, and travel.

COLD COMFORT

Vacations are supposed to be a break from the stress and anxiety of daily life. But, as TAFFY BRODESSER - AKNER discovers on a trip to a favourite upstate New York lodge, sometimes it takes a truly special place—or a truly unusual event—for us to appreciate the freedom of being away from home.

WORKING ON THE GO

Are you back to travelling for work? Here’s a goody bag of gizmos to help you get started.

SUMMER SELECTION

This season, spoil yourself silly with organic scrubs, luxe night creams, and nourishing hair masks.

Diana's CITY OF DREAMS

DIANA PENTY HAS NEVER SHIED AWAY FROM THE FACT THAT HER ENTRY INTO BOLLYWOOD WAS SERENDIPITOUS. BUT MUMBAI WAS ALWAYS FAMILIAR TURF TO THE MODEL-TURNED-ACTRESS. IN A CONVERSATION WITH RASHIMA NAGPAL, THE ACTOR OPENS UP ABOUT BECOMING A CELEBRITY IN HER OWN HOMETOWN.

Goa With A Twist

Innovative dining, well-curated high-teas, offbeat local trails, and unparalleled hospitality—Hilton Goa Resort crafts a world far removed from the Goa to which we are accustomed. By Adila Matra

The Intelligent Traveller

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