Advanced electronics, including cornering ABS, traction control and off-road modes offer safety and adaptability on diverse surfaces | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The KTM 390 Adventure R marks a major step for KTM in India, by introducing its global-spec adventure motorcycle to the local market without compromise. Positioned as a more off-road-focused alternative within the…
The Mahindra XUV 7XO is far more than a straightforward successor to the XUV700. It represents a decisive step forward for the brand, both in intent and execution, and arrives as an all-new three-row SUV that signals just how far Mahindra has matured. While the XUV700 provided a strong base, the 7XO builds on it…
For years, the Tata Harrier and Safari have been closely associated with diesel power. They became default choices for buyers seeking strong road presence, torque-rich performance and that unmistakable “big SUV” feel. Introducing petrol engines into this equation was always going to be a delicate move. Get it wrong, and the SUVs risk feeling underwhelming….
More space, more polish and a sharper sense of purpose—Kia’s C-SUV returns with its sights firmly set on the top. Source link
For designer Naushad Ali, inspiration for his latest collection, a collaboration with a legacy Chennai brand Sundari Silks, was all around him; in a language he loves, and in Tamil heritage that he deeply respects. Jasmine flowers in various stages of bloom, markings from the panchangam or the traditional Tamil calendar, narrow temple borders, and motifs representing…
Delhi has been particularly difficult to live in, of late. We are now in the thick of winter and the air still moves past your face with an insidious something it shouldn’t be carrying. Each morning, the same grey insistence of pulverising smoke pressed against my throat made the privileged indulgence of an exit feel…
Chettinad cotton and silk saris | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai returns this year at a spacious new venue with ample parking. Organised by the Karaikudi Nagarathar Sangam, the one-day exhibition celebrates the rich legacy of Chettinad culture through its craftsmanship, cuisine, and local enterprise. M Letchumanan, committee member of…
Moisturisers, sheet masks, and serums, continue to be popular K-beauty skincare categories in India | Photo Credit: Getty Images Have you ever watched a K-Drama, and been tempted to try out a beauty product used by an actor on the show? In the 2022 show Business Proposal, Manasa Garamella, co-founder, Kindlife, an online platform curating…
As the year 2025 comes to an end, we look into who dominated India’s art and design ecosystem. In the fashion scene, we cover craft-focused pieces that lean into native design and sustainability. We speak to experts from different fields to find out what habits to let go off in 2025 and what to adopt…
The Indian automotive landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Once defined primarily by price sensitivity, the market is now increasingly shaped by greater safety awareness, sustainability concerns, and rising expectations around features and technology. By 2026, several trends that began as experiments or niche offerings will have firmly transitioned into the mainstream. Automakers are…
