Decoding Wild Drum's Hard Seltzer Revolution

Half a decade ago, hard seltzers made a big splash in the global market. We spoke to the men behind one of India's pioneers in clean, lowcalorie alco-bev products LOVITIME- WILD DRUM

Indian Single Malts That Took Centre Stage in 2022

The year started with Indri and ends with GianChand, the latest entrant into the buzzing Indian single malt scene both from reputed malt spirit suppliers

Bespoke Bottling of Indian Single Malt Takes Off

With five releases in the last few years, Bengaluru-based Single Malt Amateur Club is at the forefront of bespoke bottling for Indian Single Malts. One of the founders of SMAC writes about the experience

Karina Aggarwal

An ex-journalist, Aggarwal has consulted with several alcohol brands through the last decade, including with Terai, where she’s the Vice President, showcasing how storytelling can propel spirits to new heights

Meet The Restaurateur Who Is Keeping Our Spirits High

Rakshay Dhariwal is the man of all seasons in the F&B space. Let’s decode the personality behind Pistola Agavepura, India Cocktail Week, and several popular restaurants

Ranking India's Best Bars

Vikram Achanta, founder and CEO of Tulleeho, has been a leading provider of beverage education and training to the hospitality industry for over two decades. His most recent effort has been 30BestBarsIndia, a highly regarded national var ranking that he set up jointly with Radhakrishnan Nair, the publisher of this magazine. It has helped provide the country's leading bars a national and international profile.

Abhishek Chinchalkar

The man behind Bombay Duck Brewing and part of the community that pioneered India’s craft beer revolution tells us why he is in no hurry to grow and wants to invest in educating people instead

Moksh Sani

The owner of India’s first experiential liquor store, Mansionz by Living Liquids, changed the way Mumbai buys its alcohol. Now, he’s trying to transform the way India drinks

Genies In A Bottle

How Sakshi Saigal, Rahul Mehra and Vidur Gupta the trio behind Third Eye Distillery changed the way we look at Indian spirits, and made USD 4 million in the process

INTERVIEW: NIELS EGGERDING, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT FREDERIQUE CONSTANT

“Frederique Constant will keep focusing on mechanical movements and develop new manufacture calibres,” says Eggerding

TRACKING TIME: TIMED TO PERFECTION

As the year draws to a close, there's no better time than to look back at some of the outstanding timepieces from 2022 that enthralled us with their fine watchmaking brilliance, unique artistic approach, and innovation par excellence

MYSTERIOUS ELEGANCE: BREGUET'S NEW REINE DE NAPLES TIMEPIECES

The latest Reine de Naples models-9835 and 9838-offer two varied aesthetics, unified by an ingenious minutes hand that transforms as it traverses the path around the dial

Montblanc's Latest Great Characters Edition Pays Tribute To Jimi Hendrix

Montblanc is synonymous with craftsmanship and design and has introduced a collection of writing instruments to commemorate the legendary guitarist Fimi Hendrix

Why Bollywood Loves The 'Abused' Woman

Using women characters as objects/props to further the hero's journey, evaluating women characters based on their sexual purity, treating them as property, using rape and violence on women as a plot device none of these are new in Bollywood. But it's time to stop sacrificing women on the altar of heroism and machismo

GET YOUR LEATHER ON

Winter is coming time to get your leather jackets out of your wardrobes. Here’s your guide to picking the best ones

Bringing Out The Knits

From your good old thick sweater or a scarf - a signature knitwear piece in the winter wardrobe can really turn an outfit around. This season, channel your inner Ryan Gosling in The Notebook with these new style versions

Cocktails Chronicles

In her new book Cocktails of Asia, Holly Graham journeys through the continent looking for drinks that have distinct regional stories

The Road Less Travelled

With travel getting back on track, we look into how this trend is shaping up in India, and where you can volunteer across the country

Kunal Kapoor

Kunal Kapoor was in the news last year for jaw-dropping body transformation for a film that required him to be out of shape as well as fighting fit. But how does he otherwise retain his usual lean physique? The actor reveals

Worst Films Of 2022

We were spoilt for choice here with some serious contenders. But here are six movies that had the highest torture quotient this year

BEST MOVIES OF 2022

Although both the critics and the masses were prompt to write off Bollywood as a fading industry, especially with the surge of South cinema, Bollywood has managed to not only survive but thrive. As 2022 closes, we look back at some of the most interesting films of the year

The A-List

Your monthly how to spend it’ guide to all the cool new gadgets

Q&A WITH AMAR KAUSHIK

The Stree hitmaker’s recent release, Bhediya, is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining yet poignant films of 2022. Amar Kaushik, known for his funny bone, talks about the importance of sugarcoating bitter pills while attempting to hold a mirror to society, and the prospect of a Bhediya prequel

FIFA 2022 - 5 Dark Horses Likely To Wreak Havoc On Fancied Teams

It is the unwritten logic of every FIFA World Cup that one or two of the least favoured teams will come up with unexpectedly great performances, preventing some of the pre-tournament favourites from advancing to the next round

5 Things To Do In Qatar During FIFA World Cup 2022

As Qatar gets ready to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, tourism has seen a total upgrade in terms of restaurants, cultural hotspots, and activities that are worth indulging in when you're between matches. Here's everything you need to know about exploring the destination

FIFA 2022 - Can Brazil & Argentina Break Europe's World Cup Dominance?

Bookies are currently betting on the two South American giants to reach the World Cup finals in Qatar, with Brazil as the odds-on favourite. But will they live up to this promise, or disappoint their fans once again something they have not done consistently for the last two decades?

10 Players To Watch Out For In Qatar

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will kickstart on November 20 with the host nation, Qatar, taking on Ecuador in the opening fixture. Since the tournament is being held in the middle of the 2022 football season, the jam-packed schedule has already ruled out many players due to injury. However, like every other World Cup, there will always be expectations about some players who one should keep an eye on. We list 10 such players, including the top six bookie favourites scoring the highest number of goals at the tournament

TIMING EVERY MINUTE

Set with a new timeline' feature and a ton of dial colour options, Hublot unveils the new and improved Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 limited-edition connected watch

TRACKING TIME A (WATCH) YEAR IN REVIEW

Here's a roundup of some of the most exceptional timepieces that generated enough buzz in 2022. From scoring high on the design aspect, to displaying outstanding craftsmanship and supreme technical precision; these timekeepers stole the limelight with their horological savoir-faire

End Of An Era: Ten Greats Who Will Bid Goodbye To The World Cup in Qatar

The World Cup 2022 will mark an end of an era for footballers who are already in the twilight of their careers. Here are 10 greats for whom the tournament in Qatar will be the last chance to claim the coveted Jules Rimet Trophy