Bhawna Rao’s Oblique Is A Deeply Personal Exploration Of The Self

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Bhawna Rao’s Oblique Is A Deeply Personal Exploration Of The Self

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The Best Dressed Stars at Cannes 2026

Every year, Cannes turns the French Riviera into fashion’s most captivating stage, and 2026 unfolded with just the kind of glamour the world has come to expect from the legendary film festival.  Amidst sun-drenched coastlines and after-dark premieres, the red carpet shimmered with thoughtfully curated looks. This season, however, beyond the grandeur, the defining mood Read More

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Anavila’s New Flagship Store Reflects the Art of Craft-led Minimalism

Calm, earthy and craft-forward, Anavila’s newly launched flagship store in Delhi’s art and design hub, Mehrauli is a manifestation of everything that the brand stands for. A checkerboard of sunlit flooring, concrete brickwork and stone archways adds an unostentatious character to the all-white retail space that reflects ample sunlight coming in from its statement windows. Read More

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First Look Tastemakers 2026

The Tastemakers 2026 arrives not just as a list, but as a cultural weather report. It is an index of the ideas, aesthetics, and innovators shaping the way India lives. In 2026, its influence feels sharper than ever. As trend cycles accelerate and audiences grow more discerning, The Tastemakers’ debut this year comes to you Read More

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First Look Tastemakers ft. Karan Sawhney: The Discipline Behind the Movement

A former professional footballer, currently a fitness and lifestyle coach, and the co-founder of fitness studio, The Tribe – Karan Sawhney is a game-changer when it comes to training. In a world obsessed with fitness trends, he believes in a meticulous process rooted in consistency, dedication and visualisation.  FL: Was there a moment when you Read More

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First Look Tastemakers ft Sushmita Sarmah: Rewriting How India Comes Together

At a time when food is increasingly reduced to trend and transaction, Sushmita Sarmah is building something slower, more intentional. Through The Gathering, she is reimagining how India comes together – not just to eat, but to share, listen, and connect. What she’s creating sits somewhere between a table, a stage, and a cultural shift. Read More

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First Look Tastemakers ft Chef Niyati Rao: The Author of a New Indian Palate

In a dining landscape often defined by labels, Chef Niyati Rao resists easy categorisation. Her craft does not seek to fit into a cuisine; instead, it begins with an ingredient, a memory, or a question, and unfolds from there. As the creative force behind Ekaa and the mind behind the evocative bar concept Bombay Daak, Read More

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First Look Tastemakers ft Shamika Haldipurkar: The Voice of Intelligent Skincare

A former lawyer who walked away at her lowest point, Shamika Haldipurkar chose uncertainty over expectation. From courtrooms to formulation labs in Korea, her journey has been driven by instinct, rigour and resilience, not industry playbooks. In a market driven by speed and noise, Shamika Haldipurkar is building d’you with formulation, intention, and clarity – Read More

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First Look Tastemakers ft Bhavya Ramesh: The Sculptor of Contemporary Jewellery Code

In an industry often defined by convention, Bhavya Ramesh offers a striking departure. Her work trades the ornamental for the expressive, transforming jewellery into something more tactile, sculptural, and instinctively personal. Whether through sculptural silverwork or the recent exploration of pearls as imperfect, expressive forms, Ramesh treats each element as a medium rather than a Read More

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First Look Tastemakers ft Namrata Soni: The Architect of Modern Indian Beauty

For over two decades, Namrata Soni has quietly shaped the visual language of beauty in India – from red carpets and film sets to magazine covers and bridal mornings. Long before “clean skin,” glow, and effortless glamour became industry shorthand, Soni was championing a skin-first philosophy rooted in an intuitive understanding of the Indian face. Read More

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