Food Review: The Pier

By Chelna Khatau  ON Apr 9th 2013 at 11:37AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

The Pier at Colaba in Mumbai serves up what it calls 'European comfort gourmet' food. Here's our verdict  ...   Continue Reading »

Auction Alert: The Surabhi Foundation's Passionately Indian Sale

By Chelna Khatau  ON Apr 4th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

A sale by Siddharth Kak's Surabhi Foundation is auctioning off rare works of art, jewellery, books and other memorabilia to raise funds for a digital cultural project  ...   Continue Reading »

India Joins the Scotch Malt Whisky Society

By Chelna Khatau  ON Apr 3rd 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has launched its India chapter with tastings in Mumbai and Pune. We spoke to SMWS ambassador Georgina Bell about whisky, drinking whisky in India and Indian whisky  ...   Continue Reading »

Unusual Hotels Across the World

By Chelna Khatau  ON Mar 16th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Now that Armani plans to convert the Admiralty Arch in London into a luxury hotel, travellers will have the chance to stay in style in the arched gatehouse that leads from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. But while this hotel will open only in 2015, we list some more luxury hotels housed in quirky buildings. From mirrored boxes in a forest to a centuries old water tower in the German village, there are several off-beat hotels around the world that offer the intrepid traveller a unique experience. Here, we list some of the most beautiful, unique holiday properties wed like to add to our must-see list  ...   Continue Reading »

Gucci & Lapo Elkann to Launch Bespoke Capsule Collection

By Chelna Khatau  ON Mar 14th 2013 at 2:23PM IN Rated   Style 

Gucci plans to unveil Lapo's Wardrobe, a bespoke collection created within their Made to Measure programme, during Men's Fashion Week in Milan this year  ...   Continue Reading »

Haute Properties: What to Expect at the Real Estate Luxury Show

By Chelna Khatau  ON Mar 8th 2013 at 1:26PM IN Rated   Homes & Real Estate 

When the Real Estate Luxury Show opens in Mumbai tomorrow, discerning buyers will be able to share face time with some of the city's best builders. For brands like Lokhandwala, Lodha, Della and Rustomjee plan to showcase their star properties in a market that is ripe for the picking  ...   Continue Reading »

The Real Estate Luxury Show Kicks Off in Mumbai

By Chelna Khatau  ON Mar 4th 2013 at 12:50PM IN Rated   Homes & Real Estate 

An ultra-exclusive luxury real estate show aims to showcase some of the finest, most luxurious residential properties across the country at the Real Estate Luxury Show in Mumbai  ...   Continue Reading »

Chime for Change: Gucci Launches Women's Initiative

By Chelna Khatau  ON Mar 1st 2013 at 2:16PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

This year, Gucci has announced its Chime for Change initiative that campaigns for raising awareness for girls' and women's empowerment  ...   Continue Reading »

Inside Grey's Anatomy Star Ellen Pompeo's Home

By Chelna Khatau  ON Feb 28th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Homes & Real Estate 

Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy) has just moved into her Martyn Lawrance Bullard-designed family home. The Malibu mansion, a modern interpretation of a Mediterranean villa, has been designed to allow the architecture to star. Styling influences lean towards Indian, Moroccan and Italian. Here's a peek inside  ...   Continue Reading »