(Left) Sanjay Garg, and a model dons a Raw Mango sari from a past collection | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sanjay Garg has always been one to weave a story through his work with craft and community. On February 23, the designer will take Raw Mango, a brand that has championed India’s craft and culture…
Powered by a 2.0-litre MultiJet II diesel with available 4WD, the Meridian balances comfort with go-anywhere capability | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On the outside, the Track Edition adopts darker detailing to distinguish it from the standard Meridian. Piano black accents feature on the grille, badges and exterior mouldings, while the grille itself features a…
The BMW X3 has long been one of those SUVs that quietly gets everything right. It offers the badge appeal, engaging driving dynamics and everyday practicality that buyers in this segment crave, without ever feeling overtly flashy. With the arrival of the new BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro, BMW has dialled up both…
Diya John with the ‘Coastal King’, at her pop-up in Fort Kochi | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Salt Studio pop-up in Fort Kochi, near Pepper House, is a dash of kitsch colours; on a sunny afternoon, it stands out like bright cotton candy. Inside, it is more a box of confections at the centre of…
Toyota has long taken a measured, pragmatic approach to electrification. While competitors rushed to dominate early EV headlines, Toyota focused on strengthening its hybrid strategy, backing real-world efficiency and infrastructure readiness over hype-driven ambition. The Urban Cruiser Ebella represents a quiet but decisive evolution in that philosophy. This is Toyota acknowledging that the Indian market…
According to Midhun Mohan, a Malayali entrepreneur from Kodungallur living in Warsaw, Poland, the story behind Ayurvod, a vodka-based herbal liqueur inspired by the Ayurvedic traditions, goes back to 2018, when he was out barhopping with his European friends. At one of the watering holes, a friend suggested he try a German herbal alcoholic drink,…
At Jaipur’s Diggi palace, the high ceiling of the durbar room, the serene lawns and the calm poolside play quiet witness to all the hustle; of fashion choreographers dispensing instructions, models awaiting their turn, or lounging on the seats being readied for the evening’s shows, and designers darting between the ramp and the green rooms….
Unpopular opinion: Osaka > Tokyo. Admittedly, Tokyo is fantastic, futuristic, sweeping you up with its quick pace, skyscrapers, neighbourhoods with quirky fashion, pop culture, neon lights, trendy districts like Ginza, Michelin-star restaurants, immersive art exhibitions, bustling nightlife and food scene. The vibe, I thought, was unmatched, till I reached Osaka. This port city, on the…
Volkswagen’s SUV strategy for India takes a decisive step forward with the Tayron R-Line, a three-row flagship that combines space, performance and a distinctly premium character. We drove the Tayron R-Line across the sweeping highways and desert stretches around Jaisalmer. These conditions allowed it to showcase its comfort, refinement and dynamic ability in equal measure….
Sleek LED headlights and refreshed grille give the Kushaq a premium look. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Skoda Kushaq has always stood out as a)driver-focused option in the mid-size SUV segment, and its latest facelift builds on that identity with subtle but meaningful steps forward. Instead of chasing radical changes, Skoda has focused on…
