Tanvi Chheda lived in Mumbai as a child but calls New York and, more recently, Los Angeles home. She returns to the Indian subcontinent every year to see her grandmother and to report stories for travel and lifestyle publications. She believes that more than hotels and itineraries and vaccinations, what people need when they go to India is the right set of expectations. Tanvi Chheda lived in Mumbai as a...
Read MoreWomen everywhere owe a debt to Banjanan designer Caroline Weller - she has figured out how to make the perfect summer dresses! The Banjanan collection features the clothes we have all been craving and up until now can never find! We are talking about tunics, maxi dresses and shirt dresses that are cool, chic, flattering and, with a simple change of an accessory, can work in the city or on...
Read MoreTreat your mother like a modern day Maharani, Shop bejeweled treasures from our Indian Bazaar collection. Treat your mother like a modern day Maharani! Shop bejeweled treasures from our Indian Bazaar collection. Indian Bazaar Damini Necklace, Aditi Earrings and Payal Ring Indian Bazaar Dhara Necklace, Teardrop Square Bangle, Simran Earrings and Pushpa Ring Indian Bazaar Deep Blue Peacock Bangle, Pia Earrings and Flower Tikka Photo Credit ? Yevonde Portrait...
Read MoreA seasoned veteran of classic design, Jamini Ahluwalia has crafted beautiful neck pieces, bracelets and earrings, for three decades ? proof positive that her timeless pieces never go out of style. This designer from Mumbai has been called ?The grand dame of costume jewelry design.? These simple yet sophisticated creations are sure to become vintage treasures handed down through generations. Although Jamini uses raw materials such as metal, silk and...
Read MoreWant the skinny on what?s hot and what?s not in Mumbai? We asked actress and ex Miss India Sara Jane Dias to share her favorite neighborhood haunts. Want the skinny on what?s hot and what?s not in Mumbai? We asked actress and ex Miss India Sara Jane Dias to share her favorite neighborhood haunts. Age: I?d rather not say Occupation: Actor/entrepreneur Neighbourhood: Bandra bugger Best way to spend...
Read MoreThere is a moment in every travelers journey where no matter how strong you think you are physically, no matter how many preventive vitamins, elixirs and herbs you take, you just get sick! This was the case when Alisa and I hit Mumbai, one of our favorite cities and the most anticipated part of our journey. No sooner had we checked in and unpacked our bags, the minor flu Alisa...
Read MoreThe greenway would have paths for cyclists and pedestrians, spaces for public performances, markets, urban farming and picnic spots, a water harvesting system and a rent-a-cycle scheme that would allow commuters to walk, cycle and take the train, all in one journey, to their destinations. The plan, which is an entry for the Cycling Visionaries Award hosted by the Vienna-based conference Velo-city, aims to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution...
Read MoreIf you?re seeking a tranquil escape from the buzzing streets of Mumbai, we suggest you try a weekend getaway to the Sula Vineyards in Nashik. Sula is a four hour drive from Mumbai and we promise the majority of your ride will be on super highways instead of dusty roads! When you arrive you will easily see why it was worth the drive. Sula is India?s finest vineyard offering an...
Read MoreBorder& Fall is the go to online resource for the fashion community in India. This stylish web site showcases the lives of India?s most intriguing tastemakers. Featuring people, places, wardrobes and news about inspiring members of the fashion community, this site creates a destination that will keep you both informed and entertained. L-atitude recently interviewed Malika V Kashyap, the founder of this virtual society. Border& Fall is the go to...
Read MoreEven though Holi may be the least religious of all Indian festivals it is certainly one of the most fun and crazy. Indians of all social strata take to the streets and douse each other with colored pigment, drink special Holi Lassis and dance all day long. The purpose of all this outpouring of joy is the official welcome to spring. Happy Holi! Even though Holi may be the least...
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