Sobha Aranya: A Conscious Community at Karma Lakelands Nestled in the heart of Gurgaon, Karma […]
Category: Life and Living
So, Goa has a problem in handling its tourist inflows?
Over the years, over past decades, numbers have been growing, new streams in activities developing, […]
Do We Deserve Our Hubris?
For make no mistake, we are part of the apathy, not beyond it Egyptian pharaoh […]
Sri Preethaji: Daily Practices to Creating a Happier You!
In an ever-increasing world of stress and unhappiness many have turned to spirituality as a […]
Falling in Love with India. Feeling the transformative power of her people!
Stephen Huyler arrived in India on his 20th birthday, fell in love with the country, […]
Cricket in Hangover Mode: At Cross Roads!
It is raining cricket, especially with the Champions Trophy later this month, and with IPL […]
The Remaking of the Notre Dame Cathedral: A Lesson In Restoration, Passion And Detailing
It’s a late awakening for us in India but one that is gaining gradual momentum. […]
King Gukesh Brings Home the Crown A Grateful Nation Celebrates the Youngest Ever World Champion
India has made it again. Only the second Indian, and that too, after a gap […]
Wah Ustad! The Taj of Tabla
With his technical mastery, creative genius, and complete understanding of the tabla, he carved out […]
Understanding and Decoding the Fear Around Vastu Astrology and Vastu share a Common Factor
In a world of increasing social media ‘experts’ or influencers, the subject of Vastu and […]
Journey to Optimal Health: The Importance of a Good Sleep
Deep sleep is not just a component of a healthy lifestyle; it’s a foundation. When […]
The 3rd Asean-India Music Festival
As the Delhi chill picked up, and winter jackets rolled out, bands from 15 ASEAN […]
Delhi’s AQI: Solutions Exists, Need to be Implemented
Labelled the most polluted city in the world, Delhi, yet again, grapples with horrendous and […]
Chic and Avant-Garde Luxury Living with STRROT
Meet Sidhant Lamba, founder and curator STRROT, whose sprawling and expansive showroom in the heart […]
Book Review The Nukes, The Jihad, The Hawala And Crystal Meth
Iqbal Malhotra is undoubtedly an accomplished author who has the knack of going into details […]
Blueprints for Success from the Man who Built DLF, in his memoirs, “Why the Heck Not?”
The iconic builder of modern day DLF community, K P Singh, has released his book, […]
Live A 100 Years + Without Tears
A Doctor’s Guide to a Healthy and Happy lifestyle, a holistic approach that says the […]
The Rise of OTT Streaming Platforms are Transforming the Business of Entertainment
The world of entertainment has witnessed a paradigm shift with the rise of OTT (over-the-top) […]
The ‘Gudda’ I Knew! Recalling the Genius of Rohit Bal
One of India’s most iconic fashion designers passed on last month, after having valiantly fought […]
A Hundred Reasons, One Solution: Implement
We bring together voices from a St. Stephen’s College chat group, expressing a variety of […]
Reflecting on Our COP29 Journey: Art, Culture, and Climate Action
Attending the United Nations COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, was a transformative experience. Alongside my friend […]
Book Review: V.B. Soni’s “Untold Story of Lutyens Delhi”
Ambassador V.B. Soni, a valued if somewhat junior colleague in the Indian Foreign Service, has […]
Chor Bizarre reopens doors this season; a must especially for its traditional Kashmiri cuisine
Welcome back to Chor Bizarre; a restaurant synonymous with experiential dining much before it became […]
Seher Presents Indian Heritage in Music at the European Parliament
Sanjeev Bhargava has been impressing audiences last many decades, with his dedication to India’s hallowed […]
Indian Sports on the Right Track, GOI Providing Adequate Support to our Athletes
Former shooter and veteran sports administrator Raja Randhir Singh became the first Indian president of the […]
Lead Poisoning: An Invisible Public Health Emergency
Lead poisoning is one of the most under-recognised public health challenges in the country. We […]
Eclectic, Absorbing, Engaging: KSLF fondly relives the Nostalgia around the legendary Khushwant Singh
The curtains came down on the 16th edition of the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival in […]
FatJar: The All-day Hangout. A modern European cafe, a perfect fit for conversations
This month we look at our friendly neighbourhood café, Fat Jar in Kailash Colony New […]
Waste is Waste if Wasted; Waste is Resource, if Managed
The year 2014 has brought a major change in human life of Indian Citizens through […]
Book Review: Can India do it again?
“In one of the great ironies of history, India gave the West financial and commercial […]
Ricky Kej performs at ITC Maurya
ITC Maurya recently hosted a Soulful Evening of Musical Brilliance with three-time Grammy Award winner, […]
Marking a Success Story of the SELECT GROUP
From being India’s largest inbound tour operator to running a most successful retail mall, Arjun […]
Tigers and Their Legacy
Panthera tigris tigris, known to us as the tiger, is a powerful and enigmatic creature […]
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse: The Fine Line Between Habit and Mental Illness
There is a fine line that divides the two. Important that we don’t get bogged […]
Experience 30 Michelin Stars at Bangkok’s 24th World Gourmet Festival
World’s Top Chefs and Bartenders Are Set to Converge at Anantara Siam Bangkok to Present […]
Chef Driven, Here to Stay, in Upscale Khan Market
In the heart of Khan Market, Klap is a dynamic and meticulously curated dining experience […]
Indigo Makes a Big Move Forward as It Celebrates its 18th Anniversary
On the heels of making the big move towards inducting wide body aircraft, in its […]
Not all Good Art Needs to Be Expensive
Buying Art is a Measure of Passion, Fine Study and Research, Building and Bringing Joy […]
Inbound Tourism is Lowest Hanging Fruit for the Indian Economy
Earn More Foreign Exchange, Create a Million New Jobs, Invent New Economic Streams. Balancing receipts […]
The Ambani Wedding Extravaganza: The Big Fat Indian Wedding Got Better
Can it get any bigger? Unlikely. The Ambani wedding was one that was never seen […]
Ashok and Novel Lavasa Share their Faith in Temples, Nature and Folklore
Release a book on their travels over the last thirty years, as avid photographers and […]
Designer, Furniture Maker, Author, Painter and Passionate Cook. Meet Vijay Anand
DI catches up with Vijay Anand, Chairman, Vijay Anand and Associates, a leading design firm […]
Euro 24: “Curl It Like Yamal”
Sangria is a heady Spanish drink made of red wine, brandy and vermouth. Spain loves […]
Rotary- Inspiring Leadership Through Shared Values: Hemant Bhasin
In a free wheeling conversation, we discuss with AKS Member, Hemant Bhasin, one of the […]
Nusa Dua: Great Choice for a Family Holiday
Sun kissed beaches. Exotic cocktails. Warm hospitality. Sounds like the perfect beach holiday, doesn’t it? […]
Singing bowls (Sound Therapy): for Healing and Self-discovery
We are surrounded by energy and our Mother Earth has it’s own signature frequency which […]
The Flavours of South of France with Shivan and Maxime
Meet Shivan Gupta, a passionate entrepreneur at heart who thrives on perfectionism, beautiful aesthetics and […]
A Cat has Seven (?) Lives
SK, as he is known so affectionately, has been an IAS officer, served numerous posts […]
Hands On, Varun Tuli! Creating Culinary Success!
DI sits down for a conversation with Varun Tuli, MD, Yum Yum Tree Group, a serial […]
Forest Valuation in an Era of Climate Emergency
“In the past we could afford a long gestation period before undertaking major environmental policy […]
Infrastructure First: Learning to Care for it! Nurturing Talent and Craving for Hospitality as Profession!
The author is an Oberoi Alumni, retired as President of Oberoi Hotels, later joined Lemon […]
IPL 2024: New Trends, Faces, Aspirants for the World Cup
Whom am I backing this IPL season? Am I a fan, of whom and why? […]
‘King’ Gukesh: Youngest ever Challenger to the World Title
India may Host the World Title Championship later this year It is King Gukesh who […]
The Muse, Lucre and Other Stories
On 3 July 2001, a 39-year-old Gond tribal artist called Jangarh Singh Shyam on an […]
Satish Gupta: His Zen Experience Unfolds in South Delhi
It was a very special evening at the opening of the new studio of Artist […]
The Evolution of an Indian Kitchen
Sarbjit, revered by peers, and representing Fabinteriors, is dedicated to advancing design with unwavering commitment. […]
Jazz and Arjun, The Piano Man! A treat for music lovers
Arjun Gupta took up a challenge and a bit of a gamble nine years back […]
IPL Season ’24 a Rousing Start with Bollywood Stars
We capture some high moments in a photo-essay. It was a high voltage inaugural. Ushering […]
Going High-end Vegetarian with Vir Sanghvi
India’s super-rich vegetarians want more than paneer. So, high-end chefs now offer exotic mushrooms, creamy […]
IPL: Players to Watch out for
Shubman Gill India has long celebrated Shubman Gill’s exceptional batting prowess, marked by his flawless […]
Apollo Hospitals Unveils New Brain Tumour Treatment
Non-invasive, 30-Minute Sessions Offer Faster Recovery and Improved Patient Comfort, Zap-X brings precise targeting safety […]
Unforgettable and Rare
In the tranquil embrace of the saal forest, where whispering leaves danced with the gentle […]
Arpana: A Multi-Dimensional Grass Roots Community Outreach, Inspired by ‘Maa’
Set up only six decades ago, in a two-room tenement, this NGO has weathered local […]
The Incredible Mr. Ramachandran
The life and times of artist A. Ramachandran who transformed the way Indians looked at […]
The Original Returns!Test Match Cricket is Just as Much Fun!
After a hiatus, we were back to watching a five-day series, a far cry from […]
A Different Guide to Corbett: Holistic, detailed, not just about the animals, but Flora and Fauna
A recent release on Jim Corbett Reservey by Rajesh Chaudhry and Vinesh Kumar is a […]
It’s Never Too late to Chase your Dreams!
Rohan Bopanna came through as an Indian, winning one of the Grand Slam titles after […]
Arijoy Makes his Statement; Putting Ink on paper
DI converses with Arijoy Bhattacharya on the occasion of the launch of his latest series […]
Not One, But Four
The thrill and the unique experience of visiting any National Park during winters is always […]
Luxury and Craft: The Value of ‘Humility’
In this conversation, we look at the co-relation between the artist and the craft and […]
‘Luxury and India: From Heritage, a journey to Modernity’
How Luxury is a treasure carrying on, from the past to the present and then […]
Tiger… Tiger
As the first rays of the morning sun filtered through the dense canopy of Saal […]
The Spirit of Chennai
While the entire nation is debating on the “Non-sense” called “Intolerance”, there is humanity at […]
DCWA: A Proud Journey from its Simple Beginnings
Their largest annual fundraising event, the DCWA International Bazaar, is being held on 3rd February […]
Trends in Retail in Luxury Segment. The Party has just Begun!
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a one of its kind full day […]
Better Managing our Highways is Critical, as Undertaking Carrying Capacity of our Hill Stations
They say that the best view comes from the hardest climb. But if the climb […]
Capturing Milestones. This year’s IFFI in Goa Celebrates New Cinema
The screens came down at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), a festive celebration […]
Polo: it’s Association with Indian Army and Cuban Habanos in India
Polo, celebrating the bond between Man and Animal One doesn’t need to be a sports […]
The ‘Agony’ after the ‘Ecstasy’ as Cricket India falter, Smashing A Billion Hopes!
The ‘ecstasy’ of the ten won games ended in ‘agony’ for a billion plus cricket […]
Indian Eco-system is Ripe to deliver World-class Cancer Cure!
The Hindustan Summit 2023 brought some interesting conversations into the national contention. One that caught […]
Caring for the Elderly
Awakening our Sensitivity towards Senior Citizens is the Need of the Hour. “India is at […]
A Life of Dignity for All
Muskaan, founded by Shanti Auluck, is an inspiring story of a mother driven by the […]
All-Electric Air Taxi Service Across India in 2026
A strategic initiative to provide an innovative and revolutionary urban alternative solution for the country. […]
One Good Reason to Head to South Goa!
You don’t need to wait for a reason to head to the South when next […]
The Beatles Mania is Back? With ‘Now and Then’
More people across the world have bonded over music, and when it came to the […]
Consumer Appetite for Luxury Brands in India is fast Catching Up
The proliferation of consumer appetite for luxury brands in India is catching the attention of […]
Typecast, No! Activist, Yes! There is More to Arjun Mathur
As a young Delhi boy, he decided to go into films, has done 35 projects […]
Indian Accent Now at JIO Centre!
What’s Unique? What is Quintessentially Manish Mehrotra? What is different at JIO Centre from what […]
ASIAN GAMES’ Successes! Signs of a New Eco-system!
A new and developing eco-system that is more scientific, supportive and encouraging has shown positive […]
Re-creating Memories of ‘Delhi Durbar’
An exhibition chronicles the material cultures of the three historic Delhi Durbars, put together by […]
Talking Geometry with Sanjay Bhattacharya
“From the very beginning I have been attracted to realism, and throughout my career I […]
India hosts the ODI Cricket World Cup. Will it be an encore?
The 2023 ODI World Cup is here! Sensational and salivating to even think about how […]
India’s Bamboo Industry: An Effective Eco-system awaits a Second Coming!
India also happens to be the world’s second largest cultivator of bamboo after China, with […]
Senior Citizens Need a Better Deal in Life!
Jaya Bachan, MP and veteran film star, raised a very important issue in Parliament, on […]
The Security Environment And India’s Defence Prepardness
The recently concluded G20 Summit at New Delhi brought many major militaries together. With robust […]
Employment can’t be treated merely as an Outcome of Growth Alone!
It is necessary to pursue employment as an independent objective and not have it as […]
Glorious Musings from Two Planets; Another Day Out for Indian Sports!
As Vikram took historic baby steps on a faraway planet, India’s sporting hero Neeraj Chopra […]
India’s Progress in Tobacco Control: Good Going but More to GO
Who released a report on ‘Global Tobacco Pandemic Epidemic, 2023: Protect people from tobacco smoke’. […]
The Big Cat Chase: Nature’s Tussle for a Living and a Life
29th July is celebrated every year as Global Tiger Day, to raise awareness about this […]
IPL Business Enterprise Value Hits a Record US$ 15.4 Billion
Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has transcended the boundaries of traditional sports and […]
All Eyes upon Neeraj Chopra at the World Championships
The flamboyant star of Indian athletics is all set to compete later this month in […]
BCCI: Miles to Go Before We Sleep!
The BCCI was in the news recently once again – this time for getting the […]
Havoc in the Hills: When will we Learn?
Nature has started reclaiming what was always rightfully hers. Respect that and do not provoke […]
Time for Corrective Action; It’s Now or Never!
This year’s monsoon arrived on time and promise not to leave early. Across the western […]
Zanskar The Uncharted Adventure Playground of India
Increased accessibility makes the destination within reach through both summer and winter. Make the most […]
At Home with himself and his Many Worlds
For friends of over 40 years, to meet formally is a challenge: where does one […]
Satwik-Chirag Mark a New Era in India’s Badminton Quest
The Indian duo win their maiden title in the 1000 series, marking a new chapter […]
A Quick Guide to Setting your Body Right, in Shape
Getting over the stress and fatigue, fighting the after effects of Covid 19, we bring […]
OF SHRAVAN, SNAKES, NAGS, AND SARPAS
It is in these two holy months of Shravan that we worship snakes. It is […]
Advertising that Records A History of Our Times
Sylvester daCunha, the creator of the Amul brand campaign featuring its iconic ‘Amul girl’ mascot, […]
Soul to Sole: Recycling Footwear for the Unshod
Two dynamic, young entrepreneurs, both from totally diverse backgrounds, have pioneered an eco-friendly enterprise, GreenSole, […]
An aspirational IPL comes to an end Chennai proves to be the Super Kings!
IPL 2023 is over and done with, a nation of 1.4 billion turned up again […]
The Bedi brothers in search of the snow leopards
Over the last four decades, Naresh and Rajesh Bedi have used their talents and energies […]
Meet India’s ‘plogman’ Ripudaman Bevli
An engineer and Socialpreneur by profession. A marathoner and a traveller. Ripudaman Bevli is famed […]
Tobacco endgame will India achieve it?
ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD NO-TOBACCO DAY CELEBRATIONS! The tobacco epidemic is one of the […]
New generation robotics is leading a new leap of faith
LIKE LAPAROSCOPY WAS INTRODUCED SOME 30 YEARS AGO! New Generation robotic surgery is the new […]
It is ‘bhakti’ for me, more than singing
I CAN SENSE A WAVE OF PEOPLE FEELING MORE RELIGIOUS! His rendering is from the […]
Has the billion dollar baby enhanced its reputation?
The IPL story is ongoing as you read this update. More twists can be expected […]
‘Make frugal living fashionable’, before saving the earth, let us save ourselves
In this article, abridged from his presentation this year at Davos, he argues that while […]
Inja is the new destination dining experience
Making its home at iconic The Manor with an intriguing menu, INJA gives diners the […]
Pathan: the biggest blockbuster of all times
Pathan has ticked all the right boxes. Shah Rukh Khan is a rare actor that […]
Millets make a comeback as India’s ancient superfood
Going back to our roots has been this government’s multi-pronged effort, basic foods is among […]
The billions and the IPL story
2008. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Zaheer Khan becomes the first ever wicket taker at the IPL’s […]
Ghastly murders: What’s the mind behind them?
Recent reports suggest a growing trend towards gory murders and nerve chilling encounters. What is […]
An incredible saga of ‘dal’: An essential diet for centuries
Our everyday ‘Dal” has much variety to offer; Browse through this newly launched ‘The Book […]
Team India’s selection dilemma?
“Horses for Courses!” OR “One Size Fits ALL” So, where is Team India missing a […]
Indians make a mark in global real estate markets
Indians are investing in international markets, in prime real estate, for a variety of reasons. […]