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The Wedding Menu Wars
Why India’s wealthiest families are competing over menus instead of mandap
Raaj Sanghvi
Aug 25, 2026
A (Re)treat for the Soul
Meghalaya is one of India’s best wellness destinations — but nobody calls it that (yet!)
Upasya Bhowal
Aug 23, 2026
Where The Hills Come Alive With Music
The story of how a city developed a culture where music became part of everyday life
Shantanu Datta
Aug 23, 2026
Free Your Nervous System
Functional nervous system regulation for the “always switched on” mind
Varuna Shunglu
Aug 18, 2026
The Big Fat Indian Wedding Film
Documenting couples’ landmark occasion is now all about striking a fine balance between authenticity and aspiration
Dipanjan Sinha
Aug 18, 2026
An Ode to Modern India
Celebrated couturier Tarun Tahiliani talks about modern brides, craftsmanship as the soul of luxury, curated-for-Instagram weddings and building a legacy
Shradha Agarwal
Aug 17, 2026
I connect with trust and timelessness: Smriti Mandhana
World champion and Indian vice-captain tells DOT.in about being a friend of Rado, how her game has evolved at the top of India’s batting order, and what luxury and timing mean for her
Priyam Marik
Aug 17, 2026
Luxury in a Higher Octane
When luxury mobility turns ‘tough’, the result is the Defender OCTA
DOT.in Motoring x Defender
Aug 17, 2026
Walking With Indian Fashion
Model, muse and witness — the evolution of Indian fashion and the parallel journey of a woman who grew alongside it
Indrani Dasgupta Paul
Aug 17, 2026
The Knowledge That Lives in the Hands
How culinary knowledge survives and thrives in the Northeastern states of India through an intriguing mix of lore, tradition and practice
Hoihnu Hauzel
Aug 17, 2026
The Great Indian Golf Trail
Discover India through its historic and scenic fairways — from Srinagar in the north to Mysuru in the south
Brandon de Souza
Aug 17, 2026
The Gen Z Glossary
Understanding the language of a generation that communicates in memes and emojis, but is determined to rewrite the script it has inherited
Priyam Marik
Aug 17, 2026
Everyman’s India
The Indian titles in the iconic Everyman’s Library collection are a bibliophile’s dream come true
Madhumita Bhattacharyya
Aug 17, 2026
A Bindi by Many Other Names
A marker of identity and heritage that communities across India write on their foreheads. Decoding the bindi in its various regional forms
Sukanya Das
Aug 17, 2026
Homer Goes Viral
Odysseus, 3,000 years on, is all of us, trying to make sense of our life’s purpose — and beating rush-hour traffic
Anuvab Pal
Aug 17, 2026
An Indian Summer
Fierce, uncompromising and often, deadly. But it is during an Indian summer that the subcontinent blooms in a defiant display of colour that defines India's maximalist heart.
Team DOT.in
Aug 12, 2026
In Defence of Rabbit Holes
A case for the leisurely, even useless, pursuits that lead to the discovery of poignant stories
Aditya Prasanna Bhattacharya
Jul 29, 2026
How Well Do You Know Your Wellness?
Why we all need to become smarter consumers in an age of supplements, longevity promises and influencer marketing
Krishna Dave
Jul 29, 2026
The Mother of Movement
Kalaripayattu, one of the world’s oldest martial arts, subtly influenced the art of movement across Asia and beyond
Alipta Jena
Jul 29, 2026
The Art and Statecraft of Gifting
A closer look at the gifts that Indian Prime Ministers have given to world leaders through the decades
Sukanya Das
Jul 29, 2026
Paradise Found in Kashmir
Make the capital city Srinagar your base and travel to these scenic valleys and meadows, a few hours away by road
Karo Christine Kumar
Jul 26, 2026
Through a Birder’s Lens
Beyond the postcards of shikaras, Mughal gardens and mountain vistas lies another Srinagar — one traced by wings
Shweta Dravid
Jul 26, 2026
The Road Less Travelled
Following the call of the mountains, the writer traverses the highs and lows of the Annapurna Circuit. With zero regrets
Arijit Paul
Jul 26, 2026
Kashmir Knew About Wellness Before It Was a Hashtag
It was on a hillside, not in a yoga studio, that we learned how to still our minds
Varuna Shunglu
Jul 21, 2026