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Rishita Roy Chowdhury

Pankaj Tripathi: Screen presence

After he got Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012, everything changed for Pankaj Tripathi. Today, he ranks among the finest actors in Hindi cinema, chooses...

Da Milano: Combining luxury with affordability

Da Milano, a luxury leather accessories brand established in 1989, is a major player in the global fashion scene now. The brand offers an...

Mac Miller made his personal struggles the centre of his music

American rapper and music producer Mac Miller’s death was announced on 7 September. The entire music industry and his fans are still reeling from...

Food Review: A mélange of cuisines, craft beers & cocktails

The Drunken Botanist is another addition to Gurugram’s lively Cyber Hub. Brainchild of entrepreneur Manish Sharma, and named after the book by Amy Stewart,...

After Hyderabad, IKEA set to launch stores across India

The leading Swedish home furnishings brand, launched its first India store in Hyderabad last month. The brand, established in 1943, has been associated with...

Denims: Wardrobe staple and a timeless style statement

Denims have become our go-to garment—a wardrobe staple for both men and women. It’s that one piece of clothing that has managed to remain...

‘New talent is coming to fore, thanks to the web’

Q. Please tell us about your ongoing web series, Ready to Mingle. Aahana Kumra: The story is about millennials and their relationships in our time, and about how...

The craft of mixology and its most creative practitioner

The craft of mixology has gained widespread popularity in recent times. Several institutes now offer certified courses in mixology, just as top restaurants are...

‘Feminism is a misunderstood word in our social dictionary’

Author and social commentator, Sinjini Sengupta speaks to Rishita Roy Chowdhury about her debut novel, Elixir, and about the meaning of feminism in contemporary...

TFIF: Delhi’s first restaurant run by an all-female staff

The Future Is Female (TFIF) is a new entrant to the ever growing list of unique restaurants in Delhi. So what sets TFIF apart?...

A bot delivers your order at this ‘automated restaurant’

Restaurants nowadays are trying to provide new experiences to their customers with unique concepts and experimental dishes. Tanoshii Trail is one such restaurant Situated in...

Japanese cuisine is now trending at Delhi restaurants

Delhi is a hub of restaurants offering gastronomic experiences from around the world. One cuisine that has found appreciation in India in recent times...

Food Review: A taste of Mexico and its heritage at Rodeo

This Mexican food haven is located in the national capital’s bustling zone Connaught Place. Upon entering the venue, one is welcomed by the artful...

Sample flavours of the world at these Delhi-NCR food fests

Food festivals have become commonplace these days as they give an opportunity to gorge on various dishes and celebrate the love of food together....

Chennai-based man is India’s first certified chocolate-taster

The craft chocolate industry is witnessing a revolution in our country. With more and more people opening up to the idea of consuming chocolates...

This Grammy-nominated musician is making a home for hip-hop in India

Raja Kumari has been making waves in the global music industry with her unconventional approach to pop music—her style is a fusion of Indian...

Yuvraj Singh: All-rounder for all seasons

Yuvraj Singh, the star of India’s World Cup-winning squad, had to undergo the ordeal of a lifetime when he was diagnosed with lung cancer...

Café circuit in the national capital is full of vegan havens

People around the world are adopting veganism as a lifestyle choice these days. The passion to protect farm animals, and the environment has led...

‘It was through music that I fell in love with the natural world’

Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej speaks to Rishita Roy Chowdhury about his collaborative projects, his international performances, and making music for the environment.   Ricky Kej, 36,...

Swiss watch brand Greubel Forsey arrives in India

Greubel Forsey, a luxury watch brand, was launched in 2004 as a unique addition to the rich heritage of Swiss watchmaking. It has now...

Midnight revels: When Delhi becomes the party capital

The party culture in India has gained momentum in recent times. The city is emerging as a night-life hub, a title that, until a...

Specially crafted menus for a leisurely Sunday brunch

We all look forward to the weekend to unwind and relax. While we may have different ways to make the most out of the...

India becoming a hot spot for premium ice-cream brands

Indian summers can be difficult to bear without ice-creams. While our homegrown inexpensive ice-brands—like Mother Dairy, Amul, Havmor etc.—cater to a mass market, there...

Tattoo artist to celebrities, Vikas Malani talks about the coming of age of body art

In the world of fashion, where trends come and go, tattoos have gained a reputation for being an evergreen accessory. Getting inked is a...

The Oberoi, New Delhi gets a multi-million dollar upgrade

The Oberoi, New Delhi, one of the national capital’s best known five-star hotels, has been a figure of monumental significance in the city’s history...

Fashion gets an ethereal twist at the Met Gala in New York

Among the biggest fashion extravaganzas in the world, Met Gala is an annual event fashion lovers everywhere look forward to. Formally known as the...

In memory of a ‘fragile artistic soul’ who hit breaking point at the age of 28

The music world has been in shock and grief since the death of Swedish DJ Avicii was announced on 20 April. Hailing from the Swedish...

Food festival offers authentic flavours of the Parsi kitchen

The Indian culinary heritage is a mélange of many cuisines. In our time, the traditional dishes are embraced for their hard-to-come-by authenticity. While several...

Suspended in mid-air, a spectacle of movement

Transe Express, a troupe of acrobats, musicians and comedians from France, recently concluded their debut India tour. Rishita Roy Chowdhury attended their Delhi show...

Delhi-NCR cafés introduce summer-special beverages

Come summers and we all devise a beat-the-heat mechanism, and routinely go looking for rehydrating drinks that can help make the season more tolerable....

NCR’s microbreweries are masters of beer craft

Beer is the most consumed alcoholic drink in the world, and so it is ideal for many occasions—hanging out with friends, bonding with colleagues...

Food becomes tastier when accompanied by good music

With a bevy of restaurants attracting a crowd based on their soulful ambience nowadays—be it their thematic décor, outdoor or rooftop seating, or pleasurable...

Bollywood fused with EDM: DJ Chetas is popularising ‘dance music’ in India

The last decade witnessed fresh talent changing the face of music on both national and international platforms. One name that stands tall in this...

You’re never too far from a good cup of coffee in Delhi

Coffee for some people is a delicacy, while for others it works as a fuel. Then there are those who regard it as a...

A whisky blender who has mastered the art of mixology

When it comes to creating, curating and blending alcohol, few mixologists stand as distinguished as the master blender Caroline Martin. Hailing from Menstrie in...

‘You face resistance on a daily basis as a woman architect’

Madhavi Desai’s latest book, Women Architects and Modernism in India: Narratives and Contemporary Practices, charts the history of modern Indian architecture in relation to...

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