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Smita Tripathi

Smita Tripathi

I have been a journalist with over two decades of experience. I love the Good Life and write on lifestyle, luxury, travel and hospitality.

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Taste the Unexpected: The tale of the curious cocktails

Taste the Unexpected: The tale of the curious cocktails

by Smita Tripathi |Jul 30, 2026

From bone marrow and fish sauce to silkworms and goat cheese, India’s bartenders are embracing unusual ingredients.

Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director, Timex Group India

Smaller cities are seeing higher purchases of watches: Timex Group India MD

by Smita Tripathi |Jul 22, 2026

Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director, Timex Group India, on being a youth brand, brand positioning in India, and more

Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul blends imperial grandeur and vibrant street life

Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul blends imperial grandeur and vibrant street life

by Smita Tripathi |Jul 16, 2026

Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul blends imperial grandeur, vibrant street life, unforgettable cuisine, and centuries of history into one endlessly fascinating city.

Sandeep Kohli, Chief Executive Officer, Indriya

'Seen demand come back quite strongly in last few weeks': Indriya CEO, Sandeep Kohli

by Smita Tripathi |Jul 6, 2026

Sandeep Kohli, Chief Executive Officer, Indriya, on gold demand, recycling of gold, and more

Ready for Take-Off

Good Life: Ready for Take-Off with New Luxury Cabin Cases

by Smita Tripathi |Jul 2, 2026

Sleek, smart and designed for the discerning traveller, these new luxury cabin cases are redefining what it means to travel light.

Hanoi On The Horizon

How Hanoi is emerging as a stylish short-haul escape thanks to a fast-growing luxury scene

by Smita Tripathi |Jun 18, 2026

Once seen as a backpackers haven, Vietnam's capital is emerging as a stylish short-haul escape, helped by easier connectivity and a fast-growing luxury scene.

Coffee liqueur’s journey from bean to bottle

Coffee liqueur’s journey from bean to bottle

by Smita Tripathi |May 21, 2026

From artisanal roasters to boutique distillers, a new wave of homegrown labels is redefining coffee liqueurs.

Time Reimagined at Watches and Wonders 2026

Time Reimagined at Watches and Wonders 2026

by Smita Tripathi |May 6, 2026

At Watches and Wonders 2026, heritage houses unveil timepieces that redefine precision, prestige, and pure desire.

All Aboard the Polar Express

All Aboard the Polar Express

by Smita Tripathi |Apr 22, 2026

A new wave of Indian explorers is trading tropical getaways for ice-bound adventures at the ends of the Earth.

Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific for Hilton, who oversees more than 2,200 hotels across 14 of the company’s globally recognised brands, spoke about the importance of the Indian market.

Indian hospitality is going to go 10 times what it is today: Hilton APAC President Alan Watts

by Smita Tripathi |Apr 23, 2026

Says India has seen consistent double-digit year-on-year growth in revenue per available room since Covid-19.