There is a need to know 24-year-old Ishaan Ghosh. Why, you ask? It’s because this Tabla expert is changing the way we hear Indian classical music. ‘The Gen Z Classicist’ is blending tradition and innovation in his performances. He has performed over 1,500 concerts across 160+ cities in 25+ countries and on stage with legends…
Banyan Tree’s World Jazz Festival is back for its 5th Edition, this time visiting 5 cities in India, bringing in a fusion of jazz influences from Brazil, Thailand, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy and South Africa, where borders blur and jazz takes over. Pacharee Sa-nguanprasert (Pang) is a female saxophonist who is all set to make…
Mohit Menghrajani and Rohit Dadlani, co-founders of Pause, the vegetarian restaurant in by-lanes of Bandra, say that the name ‘Pause’ was a reminder to them and their guests that taking a moment to chill, to pause was important to reset oneself in today’s chaotic world. “And our place offers that serenity along with a menu to match to…
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At Lyrah Bar in Gurgaon’s Trident, the bartender slides over a cocktail with a bold aroma–a heady mix of spice and freshness. First sip–there’s a fiery kick of tequila, introducing a subtle heat. The second sip bursts with the fresh notes of cilantro and a tangy sweetness. By the third sip, the boozy fierceness has…
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There was a time, a simpler one when analogue watches were the common wrap around our wrists. Fast forward a few years, fitness bands now engulf us–tracking steps, sleep, and heart rates. A few weeks ago at brunch, a friend found her smartwatch turning into a relentless coach, whispering stats and scores that made her…
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Situationship. The term might not be new but it garnered attention when actor Ajay Devgn-starrer Singham Again made it a part of a father-son conversation. Bajirao Singham (Ajay’s character) asks his Gen Z son what it means, who then patiently introduces his clueless father to this modern dating term. And, just like it is for…
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Question: I am struggling with bringing in focus with the kriyas. It has improved, but can you tell me how to maintain a powerful focus and how to experience deeper states of samadhi? Sadhguru: Do not try to bring focus. Try to get involved in something. If you are deeply involved in something, focus naturally…
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South Mumbai residents will file a writ petition against the construction of VVIP jetty near the Gateway of India. Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar , Mumbai South MP Arvind Sawant and MLA Abu Asim Azmi also joined the protest and assured the residents that the jetty will not be constructed near the heritage site. On…
Mumbai: South Mumbai, already home to some of the city’s most prestigious addresses, is witnessing a new surge in luxury real estate demand. Neighborhoods like Malabar Hill, Carmichael Road, Hughes Road, and other adjacent areas are quickly becoming the go-to locations for discerning buyers looking for the perfect blend of heritage charm, luxury living, and…
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Many of us may have heard about Sham-e-Awadh, an evening in Awadh or lively evenings in Lucknow, the capital of the former Awadh region. Now, it is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Sham-e-Awadh generally calls to mind tinkling of the anklets of beautiful courtesans, Urdu poetry, Ghazals, music and of course Nafasat…
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