At Avartana, drumsticks — wrapped in a crunchy gram flour coat — look like they hopped off the Met Gala red carpet. Buttermilk — spiked with pepper, jaggery, beans, asparagus and toasted almonds — resembles an embroidered sari with pink-yellow petals and green leaves. The award-winning restaurant, launched in Chennai in 2017, is known for…
A view of Up North | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When we walk into Up North at Pullman Hotel for dinner, we are treated to views of the bustling traffic on Anna Salai below and the twinkling lights on the metro station nearby, all while ensconced in a tastefully done-up glass house. Pullman Hotel, an…
In a move that underscores the rising appetite for top-tier personalisation and cutting-edge technology in the Indian luxury car market, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two exclusive special editions — the EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition and AMG G 63 Collector’s Edition. Both models are restricted in number and tailor-made for a niche set of customers who…
No matter how blasé one is, there is no denying the thrill of staying in a palace. The Sawantwadi Palace Boutique Art Hotel is just a 40-minute drive from Goa’s gleaming new Manohar International Airport. Sanjay, the driver, pointed at the palace as we approached, giving me a Malory Towers moment with gracious English arches…
Mahindra has introduced two notable updates to the Scorpio-N lineup: the addition of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the top-end Z8L variant, and the introduction of a new Z8T trim that fills the gap between the Z8 and Z8L. Both updates are aimed at broadening the Scorpio-N’s appeal while keeping it competitive…
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…
