Vintage art, architecture and artefacts gain value with age. But their real survival depends on something harder: keeping the past relevant without rewriting it for
From Shriram Centre’s long-running Shri Ram to Broadway-style productions, ABBA tributes and tech-laden shows at NCPA and NMACC, India’s musical stage is getting bigger, brighter,
From luxury resale and regifting to charitable auctions and the circular economy, gifts are finding second lives. This Diwali, the question is not just what
At BrijRama Palace, the flavours of Banaras move from its streets and homes into a palace dining room, while a new tasting menu gives them
This Diwali, perhaps the question is not what to give, but what happens to a gift after it has been given. Namrata Kohli | New
From 200-year-old architectural details to a contemporary vegetarian tasting menu, BrijRama Palace in Varanasi brings together art, conservation and cuisine. Namrata Kohli speaks with Manish
Namrata Kohli | New Delhi Jazz is having a moment. Once associated with smoky clubs, serious aficionados and a relatively niche audience in India, it
Namrata Kohli | New Delhi At The Kunj, in New Delhi, Aadyam Handwoven recently brought together handwoven textiles from different weaving clusters across India. Alongside
As affluent Indian homes become sleeker, buyers are looking to acquire objects with history. But when does something old become valuable, and what should a
India can’t stop talking about Gen Z. But in worshipping youth, are we creating a culture where experience is treated as expiry? Namrata Kohli |