Arjun Rampal – The second innings
Arjun Rampal is proof that good things come to those who wait. Though he showed slivers of potential in films like Ankhen and The Last Lear, success eluded him. It took the vivid imagination and deft...
View ArticleDinner Under the Skky
Unless you’re afraid of heights, the view from the top is always the finest. There is a brand new restaurant cum lounge in Mumbai that perfectly captitalises its vertical advantage. The Skky Lounge at...
View ArticleTake your date here
Say Valentine’s Day and what comes to mind are long-stemmed roses, soft lighting, cuddly teddy bears, aphrodisiac laced dishes…and so on. Well, forget all that. This Valentine’s Day treat your partner...
View ArticleHindustan Times (Mumbai), May 24 2014. Page50
Hi friends This is my latest story for Hindustan Times – a feature on Shaheen and Roshan Abbas’ penthouse. What a house – gorgeous, warm, and so positive, just like the couple who inhabit it! Hindustan...
View ArticleDining in the clouds
Mekong – Palladium Hotel A restaurant with a gorgeous view can take a dining experience from mediocre to magnificent: giving it that lift that makes it a memorable meal. Looking out over Mumbai’s...
View Article6 Singapore dishes you must try
Singapore is a foodie’s delight. I realised that on my recent visit to the island nation. From hawkers to upscale restaurants Singapore tantalises the taste buds with its variety and unique flavours....
View ArticleLove kababs? Tuck into the kababs from royal kitchens at ITC Hotel Parel
Kababs at the ITC Grand Central One of my favourite Indian restaurants Kababs & Curries (K&K) completed 10 years of glorious cooking. And to commemorate the occasion they did what they do best...
View ArticleHave you met the fresh faces in Bollywood – Ayesha Kapur, Athiya Shetty, Zoa...
Ayesha Kapur Every year, Bollywood sees a barrage of new faces, new hopes and new aspirations. The year 2015 is no different and the industry is geared to welcome talented debutantes. Check out these...
View ArticleLuxury is a glass of water in the desert; friendship; grandchild says iconic...
Stefano Ricci Luxury brand Stefano Ricci evolved from a tie manufacturing firm into a full- spectrum luxury lifestyle brand, on the basis of serious investment in research and craft-based expertise....
View ArticleWork, Play, Chill at FLYP@MTV
Viacom18 Consumer Products, the consumer products arm of Viacom18, is all set to extend the iconic youth brand MTV, from broadcast and digital space to an on-ground experience by launching a chain of...
View ArticleI met the Demon Chef at JW Marriott Michelin pop up
Why would a chef call himself ‘The Demon Chef,’ I wondered as I drove to JW Marriott Juhu for the second edition of the Michelin pop up with three star Michelin chef Alvin Leung. Was he ill-tempered?...
View ArticleFood Trends 2016
Pic courtesy: Indigo Deli If 2015 was all about sriracha, quinoa, chipotle, gluten-free dishes and of course, kale, what does 2016 bring? I cut through the tsunami of food punditry to bring to you the...
View ArticleThe Staycation rage
Traveling to a beautiful resort in a picturesque location isn’t the only way to vacation. This holiday season, plan a ‘staycation’ and unwind within (or just outside) your own four walls. Let me tell...
View ArticleAnushka Manchanda – singing up a storm
Singer, model, daredevil, actor…Anushka Manchanda’s life has taken many turns. But it is music that binds it all for this rock chic. She became a sensation even before she turned 18. Discovered on one...
View ArticleWine review – Casablanca
I believe there’s always an occasion fit for wine. It’s a Wednesday and that pizza takeaway tastes so much better with a Zinfandel. Or a friend drops in unexpectedly and you crack open a crisp Cava....
View ArticleFun under the Sula Sun
As much as I love music, I hate concerts. It’s just such a messy affair with sweaty people jumping and dancing in open pavilions. I would rather walk, go running, or sit in the back seat of a car...
View ArticleRestaurant Review – Toast, T24 Hotel
Somtam salad with lemongrass skewered prawns Toast takes a little finding, but it’s worth the detective work and justifies the rush hour traffic you’ll have to tackle just to get to this rooftop...
View ArticleUp close and personal with Yami Gautam
There are some people who radiate positivity, energy and happiness – what we call ‘good vibes’. Yami Gautam is one of those people. And she has reason to be. Not many actors from television make the...
View Article5 Spice Wok – Review
It didn’t need too much coaxing for me to step out and check out the new addition to the 5 Spice family – 5 Spice Wok. Firstly it’s just 5 minutes away from home and most importantly it’s stir fry...
View ArticleTried & Tested – United Sports Bar
Channa Express With the cricketing season just heating up, it’s important to find a good spot to settle in and catch the matches. United Sports Bar & Grill is one place where you can root for your...
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