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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.

Image Caption L-R - Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, Sharmilee Kapur, Founder-Director, Atmantan Wellness Centre with husband Nikhil Kapur.

I see our wellness business at Rs 1,000 crore plus in 10 years: IHCL MD & CEO Puneet Chhatwal

by Smita Tripathi |Apr 14, 2026

Says the world is moving towards wellness and people are willing to pay more to look younger, lead healthier lives and for longevity

Tea is being repositioned not simply as a comforting beverage but as a luxury experience

Enjoy a cup of couture chai

by Smita Tripathi |Apr 10, 2026

As wellness trends and younger consumers reshape tastes, India's everyday tea ritual is evolving into a luxury experience.

Serum Institute's Cyrus Poonawalla buys record-breaking Raja Ravi Varma painting for Rs 167 crore

Rs 167 crore for Yashoda and Krishna: Raja Ravi Varma's masterpiece becomes highest-value modern Indian painting

by Smita Tripathi |Apr 2, 2026

The buyer, Cyrus Poonawalla of Serum Institute of India, described the work as a national treasure and said he intended to make it available for public viewing periodically

Celebrities are now bringing their favourite alcoholic beverage to the table

Celebrities are now bringing their favourite alcoholic beverage to the table

by Smita Tripathi |Apr 1, 2026

Beyond the big screen, celebrities are bringing another offer to the table, their favourite alcoholic beverage.

Discover the Spirit of the Ocean, Discover Mauritius

Discover the Spirit of the Ocean, Discover Mauritius

by Smita Tripathi |Feb 26, 2026

With Indian roots, a layered colonial past, and a vibrant culture, Mauritius is far more than a beach escape.