STYLE

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Weddings

They never wanted a wedding. They had two

Andrea Battistel and Kelsang Dolma weren’t fussed about marriage, but, somehow, they ended up celebrating it twice, in Nainital and Hong Kong
By Khushi Vora
Cummerbund on the Conner Ives spring/summer 2027 runway
Accessories

The curious case of the casual cummerbund

Once reserved for black-tie affairs, the waist-cinching accessory is now turning up in everyday wardrobes, paired with everything from knitwear to shorts
By Anwesh Banerjee
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Jewellery & Watches

This former car designer is behind the world’s thinnest watches

How Bvlgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani turned the Roman high-jewellery brand into a formidable contender in watchmaking
By Manish Mishra
Sonam Kapoor in Illuminaire Juttis from Needledust
The Nod Shop

Flats can be festive too

From embroidered juttis to ghungroo kolhapuris, these are our favourite flat shoes for the festive season
By Khushi Vora
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Accessories

This footwear designer would love to go barefoot. When she can’t, her shoes will do

Aprajita Toor has become the go-to designer for the festive season, thanks to her signature heeled Kolhapuris and a comfort-first policy that turns even juttis into little foot cushions
By Butool Jamal
Sanaa Choksi and Ashmi Bhansali at the Living Room Story Oscar de la Renta pop-up in Mumbai
Fashion

Sanaa Choksi and Ashmi Bhansali make a business out of good taste

The Living Room Story co-founders on their shared wardrobe, shopping habits, and knowing what Mumbai wants to wear next
By Shyamolika Vaz
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The Nod Shop

7 Indian sneaker brands to kick your Samba habit, according to Reddit

Looking beyond the usual suspects? We scroll through honest reviews from a community of sneakerheads on which homegrown shoe brands deserve a spot in your closet
By Patsy Anthony

BEAUTY & WELL-BEING

CULTURE

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The Diwali Handbook

The fine art of what not to do as a Diwali host

How loud should the music be? Can you have too many statement pieces? Thoughts on string lights? And what’s the secret to keeping guests entertained? These industry insiders share their dos and don’ts
By The Nod Desk
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In collaboration with Hacienda Patrón X Kapoor 2.0

Hacienda Patrón brought Día de Muertos to Delhi and Mumbai

From bringing Mexico’s iconic festival to two Indian cities to an immersive cultural experience and a collaboration with Kapoor 2.0, here's what made the celebrations worth talking about
By Vanshika Jain
Virtual Life

Amidst the protests, Gen Z found a new tool—gamification

Using AI and code, young creators kept up from a distance, be it by delivering virtual taplis or creating games inspired by Subway Surfers
By Manasvi Pote
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Shuffled

16 Vikrant Massey facts for the curious cats

Like most of us, the actor too comes with irrational fears, an appreciation of Japanese food, and a childhood love for Superman. Unlike us, he has a room full of trophies
By The Nod Desk
‘Static’ by Adil Hasan
Arts

Can art books survive the attention economy? 3 new Indian releases say yes

A look at our strange screen habits, an exploration of India as a wellspring for global design, one journalist’s portrait of his artist friend—it’s all there
By Sheya Kurian
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Entertainment

The producer taking ‘Chhota Bheem’ to the stage knows a thing or two about scale

Through Neem Tree Entertainment, Bhoomi Nathwani is betting on homegrown stories and turning mythology, historical figures, and popular characters into grand live experiences
By Priyanka Khanna
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Spooky season

Want to win Gay Halloween? Try these 10 niche pop culture costume ideas

“I hate Gay Halloween. What do you mean you’re pregnant with Wicker’s baby?”
By  Saniya Jaffer & Khushi Vora

TRAVEL & LIVING

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Food

15 homegrown spirits to gift instead of that bottle of wine

A Himalayan sipping rum, a malt matured across the Deccan Plateau and the Sahyadri range, a pink-hued floral gin... The Indian alcobev space is thriving
By Karina Aggarwal
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The Diwali Handbook

50+ Diwali gifts that’ll get you invited every year

Covering minor extravagances and objects that can elevate the everyday, our handpicked gift guide is meant to win over the hardest-to-please people in your life
By The Nod Desk
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dispatch

Navya Naveli Nanda puts pen to paper

Montblanc took its newest friend of the brand to their historic home in Hamburg to learn all about writing instruments and what makes a good nib
By Navya Naveli Nanda
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Design

The ‘Diwali Aunty’ behind art-filled Victorian villas and a truly global design residency

Internationally renowned interior designer Shalini Misra on the philosophy behind her practice, her legendary Diwali gatherings, and the Shakti Design Residency 
By Shahnaz Siganporia
Food

In a neighbourhood full of bars, there’s a big upside to Upside—the food 

Asian tapas, inventive cocktails, and a menu that gives bar hoppers in Delhi’s Basant Lok something to chew on
By Geetika Sachdev 
Madwater Brewery Mumbai
Design

At Madwater Brewery, the gargoyles come before the beer goggles

In Dadar’s new 10,000 sq ft microbrewery, historic drinking fountains, train-station gargoyles, and coastal tetrapods find themselves in rather unexpected company
By Nadezna Siganporia
Games people play

This Surat-based studio is making toys that look straight out of Santa’s workshop

At Shed, founder Priyanka Shah is reimagining familiar board games and making the most charming toys for children and parents alike
By Sheya Kurian

COMMUNITY