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THE POSTCARD DEWA, THIMPHU
This charming new hotel in Bhutan has slow travel stamped all over it, says Salil Deshpande
GLENEAGLES TOWNHOUSE EDINBURGH
With smart new members' club the Townhouse, Gleneagles has landed, says Steve King
THE STANDARD, BANGKOK MAHANAKHON
Cleverly designed and lots of fun, this brand new city hotel breaks with the status quo but keeps the crisp hospitality intact.
AMAYA HIMACHAL PRADESH
This new retreat near Chandigarh is architect Bijoy Jain's love letter to the hills.
BRAGANZA HOUSE SRI LANKA
An eye-popping update on the traditional Sri Lankan villa beckons near Galle.
VILLA PALLADIO JAIPUR
Jaipur's newest boutique property is a ruby-tinged jewel box of a space, writes Divya Mishra.
SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS (IN GOA)
The traditional celebrations in the old vaddos of Goa are all about feasting, faith and time well spent with friends and family.
THE RETURN OF THE KOCHI-MUZIRIS BIENNALE
Curator Shubigi Rao on putting together the fifth edition of the biennale through the pandemic
THE PLUNGE OF WELLNESS INTO GREATER DEPTHS
From stem-cell face therapy and epigenetic technology to profound silence and shamanism, feel-good spaces are becoming even more focused
SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE
The city may be known for shiny shopping malls, but hidden among them are quirky homegrown finds, from bookbinders to gin distillers, that add local flair.
CAVIAR AND OTHER SPACE ADVENTURES
Commercial space travel is closer than ever and astro-tourist Ruaridh Nicoll takes a zero-gravity ride with French company Orbite in preparation for Champagne-fuelled trips to the final frontier
In conversation with LILY JAMES
She has shown off her acting chops with standout performances in films like Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella, and most recently Pam & Tommy, which bagged her the first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress. Recently, James was nominated as the Global Ambassador for Natural Diamond Council. As part of the campaign, she travelled to Botswana, an experience that she defined as life-changing in many ways. During her trip she got a chance to learn about wildlife conservation, stories from the community of diamond workers and initiatives crafting a new future for tourism and development.
ON THE GO
Our pick of the most stylish finds and travel-related news
OCEAN EYES
The island life has helped eco-conscious actress and producer Pragya Kapoor appreciate the possibilities of going the extra green mile, from farm-to-fork menus to upcycled décor
SLICE OF LIFE
For those seeking a taste of India's diverse cultures and landscapes, few experiences can rival a ride on the Indian Railways,
RHYTHM DIVINE
The centuries-old qawwali tradition at Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah is an unmissable experience for music lovers, seekers of Sufi wisdom and curious travellers.
BEYOND CURRY
Ideas from Indian kitchens have the potential to elevate world cuisine, says Nobel prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee. Illustrations
HILTON HOTEL, EMBASSY MANYATA BUSINESS PARK, BENGALURU
Hilton's newest offering brings fun and functionality to the city's bustling business district, finds Malavika Bhattacharya.
ITC NARMADA, AHMEDABAD
The historic city's newest hotel is inspired by Gujarat's rich art, culture and heritage, finds Shradha Shahani.
QAYAAM GAH SRINAGAR
The boutique hotel is a stylish nature retreat with Sufi vibes.
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE
Mind-bending installations and a slick new place to stay are reigniting the scene on Japan's art-studded Naoshima island
WILD, WILD EAST
A new off-roading experience is opening up a whole different side of the northeastern state of Nagaland.
FROM EAST TO WEST
A new book by anthropologist Phyllida Jay explores fashion, textiles and visual cues to chart India's influence on the West's most iconic design houses.
Trending - All Aisles Lead To Europe
The big fat Indian wedding makes a grand European comeback-and this time around, it's even more sophisticated, glamorous and designed to impress.
Iconic Itineraries Crossroads Of Time
Travelling Sicily from west to east is a revelation of cultures and histories like nowhere else, discovers Erin Florio
The 2022 Hot List
Our favourite new hotels around the world
Plant Based Dining In The Maldives
With a growing shift towards plant-based dining, hotels in the Maldives are stepping up their vegetarian game.
Italy Mi Amore
Mauni Shah and Aniket Shroff said 'I do' to Lake Como's natural beauty and gorgeous architecture for their intimate yet grand wedding
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PERSONALISING YOUR WEDDING
We scanned celebrity weddings, spoke to brides and grooms, and got tips from the best wedding makers in the country to bring you all the inspiration you need.
CRAFT FORWARD: THE PEOPLE KEEPING INDIA'S TRADITIONS COOL
Contemporary clothing, accessory and homeware makers are writing the next chapter for India's traditional crafts.