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The rituals began the day before the wedding with Adhibas (aka Bastralankar), where the bride is gifted sarees and jewellery from the groom's side, and is then adorned with the traditional Shankhapola. This day felt significant as it was Surupa's last day as an unmarried woman with her friends and sisters. She mentioned a unique Bengali tradition where a decorated fish is sent from the groom's house, which must be cooked for their guests that day.

Swarna Raga Mekhela Sador - Striking red motifs reminiscent of precious rubies, contrasting beautifully with the golden base with intricate golden zari work on the borders and pallu.

The modern bride seeks designers who understand this evolved dynamic—who can dress her in couture that claims the spotlight she deserves while ensuring her closest confidantes shine alongside her without dilution or compromise. Enter Geisha Designs by Paras and Shalini, a luxury atelier that has decoded this complex equation with breathtaking precision, offering couture for both the bride and her squad that transforms wedding celebrations into curated ensembles of distincti

Whifflore crafts curated fragrances for the mindful modern home, transforming simple wax into evocative narratives. Rooted in time-honoured Kolkata rituals and a commitment to ethical sourcing, these exclusive, high-quality candles are designed to elevate your everyday moments into profound sensory experiences.

First is the Ganga Mantra—meaning the entire area, the place where the wedding takes place, is purified. Then Āchaman (sipping water), Viṣṇu Smaraṇa (remembering Vishnu)—our wedding ceremony begins by taking Vishnu as witness and bowing to Vishnu. Then Sūrya Praṇām (salutation to the Sun), and then Svasti Vāchan—to ensure the ceremony is performed successfully and beautifully, we recite Svasti Vāchan. After that, we have Ghaṭasthāpan (installation of the pot).

There exists a group of humans in our Universe who could be credited for filling up the cosmic RAM with consciousness. This Handloom edition is a series of conversations with a subset of such people, responsible for filtering out noise and adding meaning to our sartorial lives. Thanks to them, putting this together has been far from a challenge, making me wonder if ‘challenge’ itself has become a buzzword.

The first magazine I wanted to publish was named Reverie. It was going to be about Indian crafts, music and cuisine. A few close friends with diverse skills and interests kindly agreed to collaborate. Somehow, the idea of that magazine became more about what we miss about India while living abroad, than what we wanted to create as an experience for our readers.

During a random visit to Puri, she wandered into a fair where women from a self-help group were selling Talapatachitra, or Palm Leaf Paintings. Their hands moved with effortless grace as they etched delicate patterns on dried leaves. Binapani watched, amazed. “If they can do this,” she whispered to herself, “maybe I can too.”

The Bear House, one of India’s most exciting contemporary menswear brands, proudly unveils its most ambitious campaign yet - The Young Gentlemen, an invitation to rethink what being a gentleman looks like today.

There's something almost hypnotic about the way your thumb moves up and down through the social media feed, pausing occasionally at a post/reel that catches your eye, then continuing its steady vertical journey through an endless stream of content. Then there's the entirely different sensation when you swipe horizontally through Stories—a deliberate left-to-right motion that feels like turning pages in a book, like making small decisions with each flick of your finger.

On15th October 2025, one of my decade-long space dream was fulfilled. I had the incredibly opportunity to host a live session with Dr. James Wertz, renowned for his work on space mission design and attitude determination and control. This was the first time I hosted Hyperbolic Orbits Podcast as a live session, joined by a group of luminary group of professionals and students who are expanding the boundaries of space exploration.

After 5 wonderful years introducing families in Singapore to Indian ethnic wear, Nimbu's #BacktotheRoots movement is a way of paying tribute to where it all began — with handcrafted, premium cotton, sustainable matching family wear for kids and adults alike.

The field of AI engages brilliant minds and maybe its time to welcome great writers in that league. Writing is one of the most creative and intellectual professions, if we lose that, if emerging writers become prompt-writers only, we may lose a lot in the world.

“Maati is our way of sharing the love of the soil at the place that brings loved ones together – the dining table”, share the founders of Jiwya, Aishwarya and Adhiraj.

The "Looms of the Land" saree collection speaks of traditional artisanship and contemporary design sensibilities, emerging from the collaborative efforts between the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar, and the Development Commissioner (Handlooms & Handicrafts). This project serves as a cornerstone initiative through NIFT’s Craft-based modules, designed to provide students with invaluable real-world exposure while fostering deeper connections with Ind

Dr. Andris Slavinskis, co-founder of Nanocraft SIA and Professor at Riga Technical University and working with Tartu Observatory, University of Tartu, joined us for Episode 17 of Hyperbolic Orbits to talk about electric solar wind sails, building Estonia's first satellite, and building world-class student teams to build spacecrafts.

Shringaar by Five Point Five is our way of honouring the festive spirit - the rituals of getting ready, the joy of colour and texture, the timelessness of craft. It is an ode to celebration in all its forms,” share founders Radhika Jain and Nitin Singla.

The mathematics of global change become more manageable when we recognize that 8 billion individuals making moderately better choices create far more impact than a few thousand people attempting perfection. The key is activation—helping people see their own power, understand their own significance, and trust that their actions matter even when results aren't immediately visible.

Mukur makes clothes while also demonstrating that good design stays relevant past trend cycles, that real craft skill matters even when the market is chasing something else entirely, that cultural heritage can be an active source of ideas rather than just decorative reference points you pull out when you want something to look exotic, that anyone who develops genuine technical ability and knows what they're trying to say can make work that addresses actual needs even when it

Asha Gautam, a legacy couture house that has, for over 26 years, redefined Indian luxury through the revival of traditional crafts and timeless textiles  now presents Threaded Narratives — a stunning intersection of textile craftsmanship and collectible design.