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New Luxury Hotels in India: 2026 Openings and Upcoming Hotels

Our guide to the luxury hotels that have recently opened in India and those on the way, from Taj Rameswaram to Gulab Haveli, Mandawa. Read the guide

Travel & Hospitality

View of the At Home in Space gallery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, Completes Its Seven-Year Transformation

Diwali hamper with assorted sweets from Hyatt Centric MG Road Bengaluru

Editor’s Picks: What’s Happening in Bengaluru This Week (30 October to 8 November 2026)

Guests mixing dried fruits and nuts at the Cake Mixing Ceremony, Taj West End, Bengaluru

Taj West End, Bengaluru, Welcomes the Festive Season With Its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony

Eyeball-topped Halloween cupcakes at Anise, Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Spooky Nights at Anise: Halloween at Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Washington National Cathedral with autumn foliage and a blue sky

Washington, DC This Autumn: Reopenings, New Exhibitions and Festivals to Plan For

Mummy-themed Halloween dessert at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

Halloween in Bengaluru 2026: Where to Dine This Spooky Weekend

Poolside Halloween decor at Essentia Luxury Hotel & Convention, Nagpur

Halloween at Essentia Luxury Hotel & Convention, Nagpur: A Spooky Feast...

Essentia Luxury Hotel & Convention in Nagpur is celebrating Halloween at Citron, its fine-dining restaurant. On Saturday, 31 October 2026, a themed dinner buffet brings imaginative dishes, familiar favourites with a spooky twist and interactive live stations to the table. On the menu Starters set a playful tone, with Monster Eyeballs (cheese-stuffed mushroom bites), Haunted Paneer Tikka and Bloody Chicken Wings, followed by a Pumpkin Blood Soup. The mains lean on Indian classics in Halloween dress, including Ghostly Paneer Lababdar, Vampire's Mutton Rogan Josh and Spooky Murgh Dum Biryani. Live stations add to the fun, serving black and red Halloween pasta, mini...

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty lit up at dusk on Bolgatty Island, Kochi

Halloween at Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty: A Kerala-Spiced Dinner Night at The Residence

The pool overlooking the Arabian Sea at Cintacor Island Resort, Karwar

Cintacor Island, Karwar: A Private Island Escape on the Karnataka Coast

Wedding setup on the lawns at Essentia Luxury Resort & Spa, Udaipur

Planning a Wedding in Udaipur? Inside Essentia Luxury Resort & Spa

Ramandeep Singh, Hotel Manager, Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage

Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage Appoint Four Senior Leaders

IHCL and Setupuram Hotels & Resorts sign the Taj Rameswaram agreement

IHCL Signs a Taj Hotel in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

Essentia Hotels & Resorts Enters Andhra Pradesh with Essentia Residency Tirupati

IHCL and Kshema Group sign the SeleQtions Athirapilly agreement

IHCL Signs a SeleQtions Hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala, Beside the Famous Falls

Lifestyle

Diwali hampers with sweets, macarons, preserves and gifts at Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Taj Coromandel, Chennai, Unveils Its Diwali Hamper Collection, From Festive Treats...

For Diwali gifting, Taj Coromandel, Chennai, has put together ten hampers, from Umang and Nakshatra to Prithvi, Aakash, Tejas, Udarsh, Ari, Subham, Divyam and...

Diwali Hampers at Hyatt Centric MG Road Bengaluru

Diwali hamper with sweets, nuts and diyas from Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

Diwali Hampers at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal: Mithai, Gourmet Treats and More

Illuminated palace-style gateway at Orion Mall, Bengaluru, for the festive season

Orion Malls Celebrate the Festive Season With Ramayana-Inspired Décor in Bengaluru

Shanta Gokhale and Sonali Kulkarni in conversation at Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2026

Shanta Gokhale on Language, Identity and the Craft of Writing at the Mumbai LitFest 2026

Expert Speaks

The Greatest Orators of All Time and the History of Public...

The Greatest Orators of All Time: A History of Public Speaking That Changed the World Public speaking has always been more than performance. Long before...

Food & Recipes

Diwali 2026: Our Guide to Festive Brunches, Hampers and Celebrations

Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, and the festive week is already under way. We have brought together our favourite ways to celebrate in one place: our Diwali 2026 Guide. Inside, you will find: Festive meals: a Diwali brunch at The LaLiT Ashok, Bengaluru, and a three-day Festival of Flavours...

Chef Ranveer Brar with an edible Nutella Wali Rangoli made on a crepe

Nutella Wali Rangoli: Chef Ranveer Brar’s Edible Twist on a Diwali Tradition

Festive Diwali lunch spread at Feast, Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel

Diwali Lunch at Feast, Sheraton Grand Pune: A Festival of Flavours

Editor’s Picks: What’s Happening in Bengaluru This Week (30 October to 8 November 2026)

Taj West End, Bengaluru, Welcomes the Festive Season With Its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony

Diwali Hampers at Hyatt Centric MG Road Bengaluru

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Food

Diwali 2026: Our Guide to Festive Brunches, Hampers and Celebrations

Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, and the festive week is already under way. We have brought together our favourite ways to celebrate...

Republic Day Recipe- Tiranga Mousse by chef Thayanithy Tamilarasu, Sr. Sous...

Republic Day Special Recipe – Tiranga Mousse By Chef Thayanithy TamilarasuSenior Sous Chef, Signature Club Resort, Brigade Group Celebrate the spirit of Republic Day with this...