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Ang Tshering Lama – The Navigation Guru of the Himalayas

( Exclusive Insights on the Himalayas from a Legendary Mountaineer) By Subhasish Chakraborty, Travel Journalist   The Himalayas are an enigma! And yes, Mt.Everest is here. This is the perception of the outside world – the Himalayas are evocative of Mt.Everest, (Sagarmatha in Nepalese), the world’s highest peak, standing like a sentinel, all of 8850m. …

This Friendship Day, Gather Your Inner Circle at The Bagh

This Friendship Day, The Bagh, Amritsar’s destination for modern Indian dining, invites you to celebrate meaningful friendships. Whether it’s a quiet lunch or a lively dinner, mark the occasion over food that brings people together and is meant to be shared. Inspired by age-old Indian techniques and modern culinary influences, The Bagh offers a space that works …

Ode’s New Menu: A New Chapter, Same Heart

Ode — a dining experience by Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH), part of the Aditya Birla Group — embarks on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its refreshed menu. Since opening its doors in December 2023, this fine-dining restaurant, helmed by Chef Rahul Akerkar, has quietly earned a reputation as one of Mumbai’s most …

BFFs, Brunch & Beyond: Your Friendship Day Food Guide

This Friendship Day, skip the usual and treat your tribe to an experience they’ll actually remember. We’ve rounded up five standout spots—from luxe to laid-back—where bonds are toasted over bold flavours and warm vibes. Let the celebrations begin!   Milagro Name of the brand: Milagro Description of the brand: This Sunday, celebrate Friendship Day the Milagro way …

Where Backwaters Meet Vows at Gateway Bekal

Along Kerala's serene backwaters, Gateway Bekal transforms love stories into timeless celebrations. This riverside resort, just minutes from the historic Bekal Fort, offers couples an intimate yet grand setting spread across 30 acres of lush greenery and traditional architecture. From the expansive Riverside Lawn perfect for outdoor pheras to the elegant Celebration Hall designed for …

Konichiwa Mumbai! Harajuku Tokyo Café & Bakehouse Has Arrived

From jiggly pancakes and pop-culture charm to sushi belts and izakaya nights, Harajuku’s next chapter begins in Mumbai. What began as a playful, Japanese-inspired café in Delhi quickly became one of the city’s most beloved cult favourites, known for its jiggly pancakes, fluffy sandos, and boba teas that sparked a sugar rush across timelines. Over …

A Place to Pause, Taste, and Remember: Kalpaney Brings Thoughtful Vegetarian Fare to Bengaluru!

Bengaluru, July 2025: In a quiet lane in JP Nagar, a new restaurant is rethinking what vegetarian food in India can look and feel like. Kalpaney is the kind of space that doesn’t announce itself with grandeur but stays with you long after you leave. Conceptualised by hospitality professional Avinash Kapoli and chef Sombir Chaudary, it’s a restaurant built around a single word, imagination, or kalpana, …