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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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From Antarctica trips to $1,000 wellness stays, luxury is changing in India

From Antarctica trips to $1,000 wellness stays, luxury is changing in India

by Smita Tripathi |Nov 9, 2026

For India's wealthy, luxury is no longer measured by possessions alone. Exclusive access, personalised experiences, and unforgettable journeys are becoming the new markers of privilege.

Women who are taking the supercar wheel

Women who are taking the supercar wheel

by Smita Tripathi |Nov 2, 2026

From Ferraris and McLarens to Lamborghinis and Porsches, a growing number of Indian women are claiming the driver's seat and reshaping supercar culture.

The ‘purr’fect vacation: More pet parents are flying with their furry companions

by Smita Tripathi |Oct 22, 2026

More pet parents are flying with their companions for the ‘purr’fect vacation

Among major airlines, Air India and Akasa Air are the two practical options for passengers who want a structured service for travelling with their pets.

BT Weekender: Planning to fly with your pet? You have company

by Smita Tripathi |Oct 10, 2026

From cabin seats to cargo holds, more pet parents are taking their furry companions on holiday. Here’s what to know before you fly.

A sip of wine, the Georgian way

BT Weekender: Think wine, think Georgia! Get high on an 8,000-year-old tradition

by Smita Tripathi |Oct 3, 2026

Georgia’s winemaking heritage survives in qvevri cellars, indigenous grapes and a culture where wine is woven into everyday life.

A sip of wine, the Georgian way

A sip of wine, the Georgian way

by Smita Tripathi |Sep 23, 2026

Eight thousand years of winemaking, ancient clay qvevri, and a mosaic of indigenous grapes make Georgia one of the world's most distinctive wine destinations.

Wellness retreats are redefining what it means to check in, slow down, and invest in your health

Wellness retreats are redefining what it means to check in, slow down, and invest in your health

by Smita Tripathi |Aug 19, 2026

From clinical diagnostics to ancient healing traditions, wellness retreats are redefining what it means to check in, slow down, and invest in your health.

How senior homes are redefining life after 60

How senior homes are redefining life after 60

by Smita Tripathi |Aug 14, 2026

From chef-led dining to medical care and resort-style amenities, premium senior homes are redefining life after 60.

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