The Kia Carens may not have grabbed headlines like its flashier SUV cousins, but for families looking for a well-rounded package — something that delivered space, practicality, and everyday usability without feeling basic — the Carens became a go-to choice. With the new Clavis variant, Kia is clearly aiming to elevate the Carens experience into…
Visually, the Altroz retains its familiar silhouette, enhanced by subtle yet meaningful updates. The new 3D front fascia introduces a more contemporary look, while the redesigned rear bumper and boot opening mechanism contribute to a cleaner, more cohesive appearance. However, the core design language remains consistent—purposeful and proportionate. A notable feature that carries over is…
I recently had the opportunity to visit VinFast’s headquarters in Hai Phong, Vietnam—a sprawling, vertically integrated manufacturing complex that reflects the company’s global ambitions. While there, I experienced the two models that will spearhead VinFast’s entry into India: the VF6 and VF7. I also got an inside look at how VinFast builds its cars, how…
When was the last time you walked into a brick-and-mortar store? Or needed to, with the Blinkits, Instamarts, and Amazons delivering everything to your doorstep? But despite the digital convenience, luxury retail is enticing people to step into physical spaces by evolving beyond transactions into sensory, immersive experiences — part atelier, part theatre, part shrine…
In March, Asian Paints had a swish opening for Nilaya Anthology, its gallery-style decor store in the heart of space-starved Mumbai. Hailed as the most ambitious interior design showroom in the country, and spread across 100,000 sq.ft., it is the size of almost two football fields. At the launch, guests sipped Veuve Clicquot Champagne while…
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…
