food
How My Idea Of Indulgence Changed When I Experienced Responsible Luxury With ITC Hotels
By Nivi Shrivastava For most people, the term ‘responsible luxury’ might be an oxymoron because one could never imagine using both the words in one sentence together. However, the ITC group of hotels not only coined the term among hospitality giants but has also followed it as a core philosophy in every ITC outlet across […]
My First Traditional Ayurvedic Massage: Despite A Hilarious Language Barrier, I Had A Great Time
By Nivi Shrivastava Have you experienced a traditional South Indian massage? When I say “traditional” I mean authentic and unadulterated wellness treatment that was passed on to the practitioners of this generation by their teachers, who would have learned this art from their gurus without adding or deleting steps as prescribed in the ancient wellness […]
Why I want to go back to this amazing South Indian resort in Mahabalipuram RIGHT NOW!
By Nivi Shrivastava December is the month of the holiday all across the globe; officially or unofficially we don’t care as long as we are on a vacation. Call it the end of year syndrome or a great start to the next year – everyone wants to be in a gorgeous spot to welcome the […]
When ‘Pluck-ed’ Right, the King of Fruits Makes Everything Finger-Licking Good
For a foodie, the best thing about Indian summers is mangoes – won’t you agree? Anyhow, even though I am not an expert on mangoes or food, but as a seasoned mango-lover I can recommend you a fabulous mango-inspired meal at Pluck, Pullman New Delhi. Believe me; you’ll come back thanking me for this extraordinary […]
Keep It Green, Sow Your Own Garden Using These Simple Tips
We recently celebrated the World Environment Day on June 5, and decided to dedicate this month to mother earth — after all being a planetarian shouldn’t we all do our bit to save it? A few days back, we attended an interesting talk on slow food or home-grown food was conducted by an eco-friendly group Khetify […]
Go Coco Loco at This Cool Café in South Delhi
There’s no doubt that the good people of Delhi are absolutely in love with beaches, mountains or any place that has a chiller vibe to it. Now I’m not exactly a food expert, but I surely know some of the best places to chill in city – thanks to my job and to my wonderful friends […]
An Uncultured Approach to Fine Dine, Here’s Why We Like It !
By Reenu Bahl I am a mother of a super active toddler and sometimes it becomes really annoying to dine out with this brat. He tends to break into every conversation, imagines soup to be a finger bowl, or insist upon using his own knife and spoon with an intention (I believe!) of spilling […]
A Fusion of Sweets and Savory In The City Of Taj Mahal
While every tourist who visits Agra never seems to get bored of the majestic Taj Mahal; on our recent trip to the city of love we discovered a different kind of romance — an affair of flavours on a platter, courtesy chef Dinesh Patel. The Master Chef Indian season 5 finalist, who shared his love […]
Just Another Cheesy Way To Express Love
Quick question to those who haven’t made any reservations in a fancy eatery for celebrating Valentine’s Day – so what’s the big plan? Well, we won’t be worried if you are sorted, but if you are not prepared to handle the pressure then here’s something you must definitely read. By Chef Pradeep Bhandari Say […]
Destination Wedding on a Shoestring Budget? Five Unique Locales to Choose From
What do you need for a fairy tale wedding? A perfect couple and a picture perfect location to create some awesome memories with friends and family. These days, a lot of young couples plan to have a “destination wedding,” but the staggering budgets in popular locations often play spoilsport. Fret not, as we give you […]