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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

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A triathlete crossing the finish line at the Indofood Bintan Triathlon, Bintan Resorts, Indonesia

Bintan Triathlon Marks Its 21st Edition, with Athletes from 32 Countries

Indian dishes including biryani, curries and appam laid out for the Diwali brunch at Feast, Sheraton Grand Bangalore

Diwali Brunch at Feast, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway

Brick archway, plants and seating inside the renovated Church Street SOCIAL, Bengaluru

Church Street SOCIAL Reopens in Bengaluru with a New Look Inspired by the Street

Aerial view of a residence with a private pool at Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives

The Island Diwali: Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Festival in the Maldives

The tropical-inspired dining space at Koko Samba, Brookefield, Bengaluru

Koko Samba Opens in Brookefield, Bengaluru, With a 42,000 sq ft Tropical-Inspired Dining Space

A guest practising yoga at Kshemavana Naturopathy and Yoga Center, Bengaluru

Kshemavana Hosts a Three-Day “Heal Your Gut” Retreat Near Bengaluru

Travel & Hospitality

Bintan Triathlon Marks Its 21st Edition, with Athletes from 32 Countries

Bintan is better known for quiet beaches and resort stays, but for one weekend in October the Indonesian island was all about racing. The 21st Indofood Bintan Triathlon took place at Lagoi Bay from 2 to 4 October 2026, drawing participants from 32 countries, with around 60 per cent travelling from overseas. Many brought their families along, turning race weekend into a holiday. A race course with a view The route was designed to show off the island. Athletes swam in Lagoi Bay, cycled through the resort area and finished with a run along the waterfront. Alongside the Olympic, Sprint, Relay...

The Island Diwali: Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Festival in the Maldives

Guests mixing dried fruits and nuts at the cake mixing ceremony at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru Welcomes the Festive Season With Its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony

A guest room at Essentia Luxury Hotel & Convention, Nagpur

Diwali Staycations at Essentia Luxury Hotel & Convention, Nagpur

Diwali Brunch at Anise, Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Diwali brunch spread with kebabs, biryani and curries at Machan, Taj West End, Bengaluru

Diwali Brunch at Machan, Taj West End, Bengaluru

Platter of Diwali sweets and savouries at The Hebbal Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

Diwali Brunch and Bhai Dooj Lunch at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

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

Lifestyle

A Diwali mithai box from Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty’s Diwali Hampers and Mithai Boxes

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty has put together a small collection of Diwali hampers and mithai boxes this year. They combine traditional Indian sweets with...

A Giftwrapped by Oberoi festive hamper with tea, a reed diffuser and a candle

Giftwrapped by Oberoi Unveils Its Festive Collection 2026, With Hampers From ₹2,000 to ₹1,25,000

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

Taj Coromandel, Chennai, Unveils Its Diwali Hamper Collection, From Festive Treats to a ₹5 Lakh...

Diwali hamper with assorted sweets from Hyatt Centric MG Road Bengaluru

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

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 Brunch at Feast, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway

Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway is marking Diwali with a Festival of Lights Brunch at Feast, its all-day restaurant, on Sunday, 8 November 2026. It is an easy, unhurried way to spend the festival afternoon with family and friends over a generous Indian spread. On the menu The brunch...

Church Street SOCIAL Reopens in Bengaluru with a New Look Inspired by the Street

Koko Samba Opens in Brookefield, Bengaluru, With a 42,000 sq ft Tropical-Inspired Dining Space

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru Welcomes the Festive Season With Its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony

A dish from the Diwali menu at Druma, Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Vegetarian Diwali Menus in Bengaluru at Druma and Bountyful

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty’s Diwali Hampers and Mithai Boxes

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Bintan Triathlon Marks Its 21st Edition, with Athletes from 32 Countries

Bintan is better known for quiet beaches and resort stays, but for one weekend in October the Indonesian island was all about racing. The...

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...