La Taqueria arrives at BKC: Big on promise, gentle on flavour
We try out the menu at La Taqueria, which promises authentic Mexican cuisine in Mumbai
By Pooja Biraia April 25, 2026
Lifestyle
Isha Ambani and Karan Johar at Met Gala 2026: How Raja Ravi Varma’s heroines continue to inspire fashion
Indian designers keep returning to Raja Ravi Varma, a fascination visible once again at the recent Met Gala
By Shubhangi Shah May 07, 2026
Ahimsa silk meets Chanderi gold: India looks to build a global fashion brand with Padma Doree
Padma Doree could lift Eri silk from the forests of Northeast to luxury fashion streets of LA and Paris
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil May 02, 2026-
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Story first, spectacle second: Why India is turning to baithaks & mehfils
In conversation with THE WEEK, 'IBTIDA - Ek Mehfil', co-founders CEO Anubhav Jain and curator Tanvi Singh Bhatia discuss why intimate mehfils are striking a chord today
By Shubhangi Shah April 22, 2026 -
The modern colonial theft: How the West rebrands Indian craft as luxury fashion
Five instances where global luxury brands borrowed from Indian tradition and forgot to mention where it came from
By Thara Sara Kurian April 21, 2026 -
At Nadoo, South Indian cuisine expands beyond Delhi’s dosa-idli template
Helmed by restaurateur Sahil Sambhi (of VietNom, Japonico, Latango), Nadoo, which means ‘region,’ broadens the lens widely.
By Shubhangi Shah April 16, 2026 -
When Asha Bhosle revealed why the Mangeshkar sisters loved white sarees
One of the most celebrated playback singers, Asha Bhosle enjoyed a career spanning over eight decades with thousands of recorded songs in more than 20 Indian languages
By The Week News Desk April 12, 2026 -
A connoisseur of fine food, Asha Bhosle opened restaurants across the world
Asha Bhosle had opened an Indian restaurant in Dubai under her name, where she offered guests their favorite Indian dishes, a report revealed
By The Week News Desk April 12, 2026 -
Who bought Raja Ravi Varma’s ‘Yashoda and Krishna’? Painting sets new record in Indian art auction
The sale builds on other high-profile bids such as Husain’s Gram Yatra, along with Amrita Sher-Gil’s 1937 ‘The Story Teller,’ which fetched ₹61.8 crore in 2023
By Shubhangi Shah April 02, 2026 -
Of ruins & decay: A new show asks why ‘picturesque’ paintings of British India still appeal
This DAG show brings together British and Indian landscape paintings to examine their artistic interconnectedness and shared visual vocabulary
By Shubhangi Shah March 30, 2026 -
At Silq in Delhi, a vast silk route idea finds focus on the plate
Silq, a new dining destination in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, draws inspiration from the historical Silk Route to create a unique culinary experience. The restaurant blends Persian, Mughal, Levantine, and Mediterranean flavours
By Shubhangi Shah March 24, 2026 -
House of Baithak collective’s art sparks contemplation and connects souls
A solo exhibition series is set to showcase the artistic expressions of five Kerala-based artists at the Telangana State Art Gallery
By K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy March 18, 2026 -
'Wicked: The Musical' play review: An immersive theatrical dive into the wonderful world of Oz
The celebrated Broadway musical, currently running at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), often blurs the boundary between the stage and the audience
By Pooja Biraia March 16, 2026 -
A pop-up that brought bold coastal flavours to Bandra
The Penang Table's new collaborative series, Gang of Penang, began with a partnership with chef Lisa of Lisa’s Lanka
By Pooja Biraia March 09, 2026 -
From burrata to tiramisu: An Italian feast at NMACC Arts Café
The NMACC Arts Café is hosting Michelin-starred Italian chef Adriano Baldassarre from March 5 to 15
By Pooja Biraia March 09, 2026 -
Beyond laal maas: The lost dishes of Jodhpur’s royal kitchen
Rajasthani meat-based dishes, particularly laal maas, is renowned, but Jodhpur's royal cuisine also includes forgotten dishes like khad maas, handi butha, and junglee maas made with game meats slow-cooked in desert pits
By Shubhangi Shah March 06, 2026 -
Kyra pays homage to a food culture centuries in the making | Food Review
The foodies at THE WEEK review Kochi’s latest Greco-Persian fine-dining joint, Kyra
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil February 25, 2026 -
When indigenous kitchens took over a five-star table
A unique pop-up at Taj The Trees, Mumbai, brought authentic tribal cuisine from Jharkhand and Meghalaya to the city, cooked by indigenous women using ancestral methods
By Pooja Biraia February 11, 2026 -
Chocolate Day wishes: 10 playfully savage messages, quotes to send your single friends this Valentine's season
Love is already in the air, as folks of all ages around the world celebrate Valentine's Week from February 7 to 14. If you want to be a little mean to your single friends without crossing the line, try these messages!
By The Week News Desk February 09, 2026 -
Beyond the booth: Director Jaya Asokan on why India Art Fair is no longer just a 4-day event
Jaya Asokan talks about the relationship between art, religion, politics, and society at large
By Shubhangi Shah February 02, 2026 -
Beyond the bottle: Sula Vineyards CEO Rajeev Samant on Sulafest and wine tourism expansion | INTERVIEW
The Sula Vineyards chief talks to us about balancing mass-market growth with artisanal craft, the conscious shift toward low-alcohol experiences, and why the future of the brand lies in solar power and soul
By Pooja Biraia February 02, 2026 -
Chef Henrik Jyrk marries Nordic and Indian flavours in Souk at Taj Mahal Palace
Michelin-trained chef Henrik Jyrk, having spent years navigating global kitchens from fine-dining institutions to Asian street food cultures, uses a restraint-first approach, beginning with produce and building outward, allowing technique and spice to deepen flavours
By Pooja Biraia January 27, 2026 -
Six most Googled recipes in India: From sacred sweets to shaking sips
Here is a list of global flavours that extend from sacred sweets to shaking sips
By Diana M Joshy December 17, 2025 -
Swiss watchmaker Longines names Sara Ali Khan new 'Friend of the Brand'
Longines has a long-standing connection with India – the brand sold its first watch in the country in 1878
By The Week News Desk December 17, 2025 -
Luxury label Kirrikin brings Indigenous Australian fashion to India, weaving stories of land, art and identity
Kirrikin appears firm in building a strong international presence, having showcased its collections across several countries
By Shubhangi Shah October 29, 2025
