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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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

FLIGHT OF FREEDOM

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

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.

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.

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

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.

SKINCARE SECRETS

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

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.

THE ROAD TO MY ROOTS

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An Endless Summer

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

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.

A TRYST WITH THE PAST

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

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.

FIT & SMART

Technology has a bad rap in the world of wellness. But if you use it the right way, it may just put you on the fastest path to a healthier, happier you.

Glow Up

Here is a curation of our favourite beauty buys that ensure a hassle-free wellness routine.

CALL TO ACTION

Gone are the days when wellness was a trend reserved for a select few. Now, it’s a life philosophy for most of us. Here are four smart timepieces that can help you stay fit.

Healing In The Middle East

Qatar is geared up to set new standards in Middle Eastern hospitality with world-class spa resorts and wellness retreats.

Camp Sarika, Where Social Distancing Comes Naturally.

Deep in the Utah desert, an otherworldly lodge sets a new standard for serenity. Travis Levius checks in at Camp Sarika, where social distancing comes naturally.

Deepanjali Kanoria ENTREPRENEUR SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS

Deepanjali Kanoria believes personal-care and environment-care should go hand in hand. It is this conviction that led her to launch Heyday: a personal hygiene brand of natural, organic, and biodegradable products. The entrepreneur speaks to ADILA MATRA about organic living, wellness destinations, and her future plans.