The Tesla Model Y L | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For all the anticipation around Tesla’s entry into India, its approach has remained measured, arguably even cautious. In a market that is warming up to electric mobility but continues to grapple with infrastructure gaps and cost sensitivities, that restraint may not necessarily be a drawback….
In a market obsessed with adventure motorcycles, the BMW F 450 GS arrives as a machine that feels as comfortable on a weekday commute as it does chasing trails beyond the map. It blends refinement, tech, and genuine off-road ability into a package that is surprisingly easy to live withand even easier to fall for….
The Elephant Majestic minaudière by Judith Leiber | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Spanning a 70-year legacy, Judith Leiber Couture’s bags, clutches and miniatures have been red carpet staples, conversation starters that bring crystal-studded whimsy to any evening. Its famed minaudières, small evening bags sculpted into quirky, artistic forms, have long been considered objets d’art, cementing…
The lip crayons from Svam Beauty | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Blame it on India’s diverse topography and its rich spectrum of skin tones, finding a make-up brand that truly works can feel like a challenge. It is not just about matching the weather, which in Chennai can swing between hot and humid, but also…
The VF MPV 7’s all-electric powertrain delivers smooth, linear acceleration for everyday driving | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement There is something quietly significant about what VinFast is attempting with the VF MPV 7. In a market like India, where electric mobility is still evolving beyond early adopters, the idea of a practical, family-focused electric MPV…
Jaipur is a city of contrasts. Smooth arterial roads open into fast-moving stretches on the outskirts, only to funnel back into dense, chaotic inner streets where patience is as important as precision. It is in this constantly shifting environment that the updated Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic begins to make real sense. What Skoda has…
The Renault Duster is not just another SUV making a comeback; it carries the weight of having once rewritten the rulebook. When it first arrived, the idea of a rugged, monocoque SUV that could handle Indian roads with ease was still novel. Over time, that formula became the industry standard. Now, the Duster returns to…
Positioned between the Audi Q8 and Audi RS Q8, the SQ8 offers a balanced mix of luxury, comfort and performance | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Audi SQ8 has been launched in India as the performance-focused addition (iteration within) to Audi’s flagship SUV line-up. Positioned between the standard Audi Q8 and the range-topping Audi RS…
Jahabhai with his latest collection of saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Jahabhai Laxmanbhai Rathod is certain he will not lose his job to a machine. “My work is handmade and it will continue to be done that way,” says Jahabhai, who has been creating tangaliya weaves for 48 years. Made on looms, the craft…
Saris from the new collection titled She Walks in Beauty | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ashdeen Z Lilaowala loves classics. So much, that for the launch of his new collection, She Walks in Beauty (named after Lord Byron’s poem), he traded modern venues for the 100 plus-year-old Albless Baug Parsi community centre in Mumbai. Instead…
