Shilpi Madan
Local is Focal: A dip into the regional cuisines of India
Micro-regional specials are rapidly rewriting the narrative with geographic-specific ingredients, powering the palate run
25 Dec 2022
A Tea-time Tale
Leitmotif of the Persian influence, the sweet, milky Irani chai resets the emotional thermostat with
its nostalgia and whimsy
23 Oct 2022
Not just for kicks: India’s sneakerheads growing into huge community of collectors
The rapid rise of athleisure and the huge presence of international brands with their latest range is powering sneakerheads in the country
25 Sep 2022
Meet the 'maximum miniaturist' championing conservation, global warming and survival
Jaipur artist Suvigya Sharma is on an NFT mission to protect endangered species through his works
25 Sep 2022
Here's a recipe to unlock the magic of Black Garlic Podi
Charmed by the natural umami of fermented garlic, chef Hussain Shahzad of the Bombay Canteen in Mumbai creates his own version of Garlic Podi
04 Sep 2022
Spinning a new story: Check out Aarushi Kilawat’s The Loom Art’s latest range
Sustainable fashion and craft revival forms the core of fashion designer Aarushi Kilawat’s new collection
28 Aug 2022
Here is Chef Rohit Sangawan's recipe of the Prawn Butter Powder Bowl with cocoa butter!
Chef Rohit Sangawan hails cocoa butter as the silent hero in his culinary repertoire
21 Aug 2022
Meet London-based Indian chef Atul Kochhar who invented 100 vegetarian recipes
Michelin-starred Indian chef Atul Kochhar celebrates 100 homegrown and exotic recipes in his latest cookbook with local alternatives and some Bengali sass
07 Aug 2022
'Sundays are for love': Jewellery designer Roma Narsinghani delights with practical yet playful pieces
Jewellery designer Roma Narsinghani explores the boundaries of brass with a whimsical new collection
31 Jul 2022
Meet Rhea Bhattacharya, the artist who prints her own unique fabrics for her label 'Drawn'
Unlike other designers that procure their fabric from various sources, Bhattacharya commissions her own by collaborating with illustrators to create prints unique to her brand
10 Jul 2022
Nothing succeeds like chilli roulette: Chef Ali Akbar Baldiwala shares his hottest recipes
“I wasn’t a devotee of chillies during my early days but have learnt to experiment with the different flavours.” says Executive Chef Baldiwala, Slink & Bardot, Mumbai
03 Jul 2022
I've perfected Karwari family heirloom recipes: Fresh Catch's chef Ankita Fernandes
Traditional piquant flavours of Karwari cuisine come alive in Chef Ankita Fernandes’ seafood preparations
26 Jun 2022
Tips to build your own memory palace by remembering the forgotten
Meaningful mental spaces steer us into nourishing sharper memories. Don’t believe it? Try the Memory Palace technique
26 Jun 2022
Wend your way, one step at a time: Here's how we can maximise walk routines
Maximise your walk routine to put the spring in your step
19 Jun 2022
Executive Chef Dane Fernandes shares the unknown benefits of black jaggery
Dane prefers to grind black jaggery using mortar and pestle for a finer texture
12 Jun 2022
