Eleven stunning sculptural collectibles form Edition One – the latest collection of avantgarde furniture by interior designer Sumessh Menon, in collaboration with Popcorn Atelier. From charred wood and metal-treated finishes, to a clever interplay of textures, each design breathes raw splendour. “I chose a restrained palette of charcoal, greys and blacks to colour the designs […]
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Pastry Chef Pooja Dhingra Can it truly be the season to be jolly without some decadent desserts? December not only brings with it elegant soirees and outdoor parties, but also a sense of guilt at binging on sweet treats. However, a clutch of bakers from Mumbai, who cater to the rich and famous, are whipping […]

Sometimes, all one needs to change lanes from being a customer to becoming a collaborator is one good product. For fashion and interior designer Rhea Kapoor, it was Altrove’s signature papier mache vases. Kapoor had been a patron of the Pune-based home linen and accessories brand for over six months, before she decided to join […]

Chef Virgilio Martinez uses the Andes mountains, the Amazon river and rainforests, and the Pacific Ocean as his grocery store. It is simply impossible to separate the chef from the artist when it comes to the Michelin-starred Virgilio Martinez—Peru’s de facto culinary ambassador, whose restaurant Central, in Lima, was judged the ‘World’s Best Restaurant 2023’, […]
Sonu Sood: On falling in love with Kaza

He is the tough guy with a heart of gold, towering above all, exuding an enviable wattage that goes beyond the silver screen, with genuine admirers growing by the million in India and beyond. Actor, hero and entrepreneur Sonu Sood is in a league unto himself. With reasons enough. As an actor, Sonu has worked […]
Lakshmi Manchu: On movies, life & more

Actor Lakshmi Manchu is a class apart: A stunning combination of candour, cool quotient in acting, and charming looks. Blame her gene pool: she is the daughter of the legendary Tollywood actor and producer Mohan Babu. A leading name in Telugu film industry, she is the co-owner of Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, a production company […]