Have you left your plants unattended since a few days out of sheer laziness (blame it on the quarantine), or has your interest in plants waned because there haven’t been any flowers blossoming? Chances are, the sun, water and a little effort on your part might still revive them. Plants are hardier than we think,… Continue reading Urban gardening during lockdown not going well? Here’s how to save dying plants
If you’ve had a stray aloe vera plant in a lone corner of the balcony, and maybe 2-3 gifted flower pots, this is a great time to revisit your plants. Most of us have a plant or two at home, with vestiges of life in them. Anyway, the ongoing lockdown situation leaves us with extra… Continue reading Missing nature during lockdown? Try your hand at balcony gardening
You can be a newbie to gardening, have absolutely no plant-related equipment at home, and still grow your own mint leaves. Surprised? Try your hand at the hydroponic method and let us know if the homegrown produce tastes sweeter. Hydroponics, as the name suggests, uses water as the main medium to grow plants. Instead of… Continue reading How to grow herbs at home without using soil
Travel and flying are often highlighted as prime examples of human behaviour that contributes to global warming, and that needs to change with immediate effect if we are to handover to the next generation a world similar to what we have been able to experience and love in our own lifetimes. Whilst air travel will… Continue reading Sonu Shivdasani on the importance of conscious luxury and sustainable travel
For many of us, words like ‘tradition’ and ‘ancient’ spark doubts of archaism instead of trust. But a handful of home decor and lifestyle brands are adeptly balancing present-day sensibilities with time-tested Indian wisdom. How? Think brass martini glasses and terracotta-coated copper goblets that make the old school cool again. So, whether it’s Delhi-based A… Continue reading 10 home decor brands making traditional materials and motifs cool again
Whoever said retail is like therapy wasn’t wrong. And, if you’ve been shopping or planning to shop on Myntra, you’re in for a treat. The online fashion portal has a benefits program for its customers called Myntra Insider. The perks? As you shop, the program will help you accumulate points, which can then be redeemed… Continue reading Ace festive dressing with a Myntra Insider Masterclass by celebrity stylist Eshaa Amiin
I haven’t slept well for over 30 years now. As a teenager, it was kind of dope to be the brat who slept late at night and struggled to wake up, but I hadn’t bargained for this to last my entire life. Once I began working, I was no longer able to catch up on… Continue reading After three decades of struggling with ‘insomnia’, I discovered my sleep disorder was a little more complicated
VIVEK SAHNI: CEO- Kama Ayurveda I’ve been to many places that have resonated with me, but the most recent has been Vana in Dehradun. I’m not really a spa junkie, but I had heard great things about this wellness retreat. Vana In need of a few days of quiet before getting back to work after… Continue reading The wellness retreat that stood out to Kama Ayurveda CEO Vivek Sahni
JEANNE DE KROON, founder of Zazi Vintage, with Madhu Vaishnav and her team There are certain places in the world where it feels like the universe has already planned it all out for you; she leaves little signs in unknown places, and presents you with situations that make you step out of your comfort zone and… Continue reading Zazi Vintage founder, Jeanne De Kroon on finding her true purpose in Jodhpur
There is a pristine farm in the village of Pardi in south Gujarat that has belonged to my relatives for nearly fourteen generations. The farm in Pardi, Gujarat My mother went there as a child, as did her mother, and many ancestors before her, and we all share memories of its incomparable beauty and palpable… Continue reading How a small farm in Gujarat became curator Siddhartha V Shah’s sanctuary
JADE JAGGER: Designer I’ve visited Jaipur regularly ever since I was nine years old. My family would make frequent trips to India, and I remember the Pink City as a magical place. City Palace Now, I work here, making jewellery, as I’ve done for the past 20 years. Jaipur brings me a sense of inspiration… Continue reading Designer Jade Jagger on how Jaipur unlocks her creativity
There is true power in a signature style; it’s like the badge you’ve earned for discovering your real self. And no one exemplifies this better than Sana Rezwan. After carving a niche for herself as a fashion entrepreneur (with Indelust, a socially conscious online boutique), Rezwan has moved her focus to the art world. As… Continue reading Fashion and art entrepreneur, Sana Rezwan on the secret to glowing skin
The Swiss are pioneers of all things great: cheese, chocolate, hospitality and luxury. The airline of Switzerland, SWISS, is no exception—with its unparalleled connectivity from India to all of Europe and North America, newly launched in-flight menu with Indian favourites, and a host of luxe lounges you will never want to leave. We caught up… Continue reading The world-class Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) on its India journey
We’ve had KOY on our radar since it launched in 2017, and its enigmatic founder Kunaal Khyaan Seolekar (also the genius behind design outfit studioHAUS) went on to win the EDIDA Young Talent prize at our sister brand ELLE DÉCOR’s International Design Awards, India. Now, he has just completed his latest project: furnishing the luxury… Continue reading Luxe home décor brand KOY’s latest project is also its most ambitious
Finding a good afternoon tea, especially a few thousand miles from London, requires some sleuthing. Make a beeline for the Museum Of Modern Art, and then cross the street and go through the sleek doors of the very chic Baccarat Hotel New York—itself a design lover’s dream, with its plush suites, white marble bathrooms (laden… Continue reading The perfect spot for afternoon tea in New York
Exotic vacation spots, over-the-top spa rituals and meals that are worth all the calories — here’s everything that’s on this luxury list. NINA GARCIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, ELLE US Your most luxurious hotel stay in the past year? One winter, I visited Casa Cuixmala in Mexico with my family. This newly renovated destination is an ecological luxury hotel… Continue reading 6 international ELLE editors share their splurge-worthy travel recommendations
Soho House Mumbai has been in the making for years. Each time we heard murmurs of a launch, they either ended up as excited rumours or operational hiccups. But now, after enough intrigue to spawn an urban legend, the storied members-only club that was founded in 1995 by restaurateur and club proprietor Nick Jones, in… Continue reading Everything you need to know about Soho House’s newest outpost in Mumbai
Bhutan is a curious country; as though you’ve stepped into the past, where time moves slower and the barrage of things that beg for your attention in a city like Mumbai, suddenly don’t seem as essential. In August, I spent four days in Thimphu, the capital, where I attended the ninth edition of the annual… Continue reading The Mountain Echoes literature festival is a soulful gateway into the heart of Bhutan
Chef Pooja Dhingra, a.k.a. the dessert queen of India and a leading pioneer in the cake-for-every-meal movement, is here to make all your sweet dreams come true. Customise your very own cake at Le15 Patisserie and choose from among a variety of flavours such as cookie dough, chunky chocolate and our favourite, the hazelnut crunch.… Continue reading Le15 Patisserie’s custom-made cakes will make your occasion all the more special
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort And Spa in Singapore is not only the perfect getaway for families with kids, but also the best way for adults to relive their childhood. The iconic landmark overlooks the busy city harbour, and is just stone’s throw from Sentosa’s numerous amusement parks and attractions like Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure… Continue reading Why Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa should be your next getaway
Anyone who’s walked around the Upper East Side since the 1920s has passed by The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel. One of the city’s most iconic buildings, the 41-storey skyscraper is an ode to Georgian architecture, with a heavy dose of French influence thrown in for good measure. What’s more, it still holds its… Continue reading There is no better place for celebrity spotting in New York than The Pierre
