Navratri isn’t just a festival of rhythm, colour, and devotion — it’s also a season of thoughtful giving. As families and friends come together to celebrate, gifting becomes a way of sharing joy, gratitude, and blessings. This year, move beyond the usual sweets and dry fruits, and explore favours that are as unique and vibrant...
There are places you visit, and then there are places that transform how you feel — together. Kshemavana, a 20-acre wellness sanctuary in Nelamangala, is more than a retreat; it’s a pause button for couples seeking balance before stepping into life’s biggest chapter. The name itself is a promise. Kshema for well-being, Vana for forest....
Planning a destination wedding is equal parts exhilarating and overwhelming. From budgets to guest lists, from rituals to resorts, couples often find themselves scrolling endlessly, searching for answers. Who better to turn to than the person shaping Thailand’s wedding and honeymoon story for Indian couples? In this special edition of our Ask Me Anything series,...
For decades, the “Big Fat Indian Wedding” was synonymous with grand hotel lawns in Delhi, palatial banquets in Mumbai, or heritage forts in Rajasthan. But there’s a new stage stealing the spotlight — Thailand. The surprise? You don’t need a billionaire’s budget to host an unforgettable celebration here. With savvy planning and Thailand’s unmatched hospitality,...
Fashion, like memory, always circles back—and this wedding season, it’s velvet and brocade that are stepping into the spotlight once again. Regal, indulgent, and unapologetically dramatic, these heritage fabrics are rewriting the rules of bridal and festive fashion in 2025. From couture runways to sangeet dance floors, velvet and brocade are the twin forces bringing...
Nine nights. Nine colours. Endless style stories. Navratri has always been about rhythm, radiance and ritual—but in 2025, the festive mood is shifting towards mindful glamour. Think statement pieces that shine on the garba floor and stay relevant long after the dandiya nights are done. This season, it’s not about heavy lehengas that rest at...
Think beyond Phuket’s well-trodden sands—the luxe honeymoon your heart has been craving is scattered across Thailand’s hidden coves, misty mountains, and riverside sanctuaries. It’s time your unforgettable escape reflects every facet of your love story. Where Your Honeymoon Moodboard Meets Magic Koh Samui: Effortless Island Sophistication Koh Samui has gracefully transformed from backpacker’s refuge into...
Saved a thousand Pins? Thailand doesn’t just keep up — it sets the trend. Luxe beaches, palatial ballrooms, and tropical romance await, turning “someday” into “I do.” The Fantasy That Meets Reality Every bride has one: a Pinterest board brimming with mandaps drenched in orchids, cliffside vows framed by a setting sun, and honeymoon breakfasts...
Every new season calls for a sartorial reset—and nothing feels more liberating than a well-curated wardrobe. An Indian closet, however, carries its own unique blend of timeless silks, festive lehengas, heirloom sarees, fast-fashion steals, and a few pieces we can’t quite explain why we bought. This season, it’s time to declutter with intention: deciding what...
This December, the world’s most imaginative event designers will converge in Istanbul for the 4th Edition of the Table Design Exhibition – Creativity Conference, taking place from December 17 to 19, 2025, at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center. With this year’s evocative theme, “Sparkles of Nature,” the exhibition invites the global...
