Mercedes-Benz has turned up the volume on India’s performance car narrative by introducing the latest-generation AMG GT coupés — the GT 63 4MATIC+ and its more track-hardened sibling, the GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+. These two coupés are not just additions to the brand’s lineup, they represent the cutting edge of Affalterbach’s performance philosophy. Each car…
Adaptive Dynamics: 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension and rear-axle steering for precision handling. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The latest arrival from Affalterbach has just touched down on Indian shores, aiming squarely at the sweet spot between style and speed. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is the newest star in the brand’s…
Padma Shri awardee Shakir Ali has hand-painted the limited-edition Jalsa watches. The face depicts a royal procession against the backdrop of the Hawa Mahal. | Photo Credit: special arrangement A squirrel brush to paint the design using natural gemstone pigments, many trials and errors, and three years later, Padma Shri awardee Shakir Ali’s miniature painting…
Handpicked pieces at KhojCrafts, Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Ruth Dhanaraj Gurgaon-based home décor brand KhojCrafts has opened its first boutique in Bengaluru. The studio at Indiranagar pays homage to Indian craftsmanship, showcasing handpicked pieces from artisans hailing from different states. Whether you are an art connoisseur or just a curious visitor, the Bengaluru studio offers…
There’s something undeniably magnetic about a BMW. There is a sense of precision, performance, and purpose that comes alive. ()In its latest avatar, the all-new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe captures that spirit more than ever. It is sleek, sporty, and surprisingly practical, and it might be the most driver-focused compact sedan in the market…
The Western Ghats during the monsoon have little regard for plans. You might begin your day with clear skies and dry roads, only to be swallowed whole by fog and drizzle before lunch. It’s unpredictable, untamed — and precisely why we were here. Honda’s Drive to Discover 13 wasn’t about breaking speed records or ticking…
The MG Cyberster is more than just a car — it’s a statement. Not just from MG as a brand, but from the world of electric mobility at large. In a market where most EVs lean towards practicality and discretion, the Cyberster is a roadster that embraces flair, performance, and sheer presence. With its scissor…
There is a certain mystery that shrouds the universe of Sabyasachi, a brand often spoken about in revered tones. Its clothes, the epitome of aspiration for Indian brides across the globe. Its jewellery, wooing the who’s who of the world at retail meccas like Harrods and Bergdorf Goodman. Its stores, transportive and evocative of a…
In the early 1700s, Abraham Guerre came from Switzerland to work in Puducherry as a hospital administrator with the French East India Company. Now, you can check into his home for a relaxed, and unique, holiday. In 2004 the once dilapidated property was given a new lease of life as Gratitude Heritage, a homestay with…
The Magnite Kuro Edition brings a bold, all-black aesthetic to Nissan’s compact SUV | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Nissan has introduced the new Kuro Special Edition of the Magnite, bringing a distinctive character to its popular compact SUV. As the name suggests — “Kuro” being the Japanese word for black — the edition is centred…
