A one-of-a-kind mahjong card game that’ll change your life

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The walls are alive!

Goddess figures with pistols and whimsical cityscapes take over London’s Serpentine North Gallery thanks to Remembering, Arpita Singh’s first solo exhibition in the city. Spanning six decades of her career, this showcase blends surrealism, mythology, and everyday life on bold, colour-drenched canvases. Playful, yes, but also a little unsettling. —Shahnaz Siganporia

Remembering is on display at London’s Serpentine North Gallery from March 20 to July 27

Malls are for...facials?

I never thought I’d be the kind of person who gets a facial at a mall, but then I found out that Tira’s Beauty Suite at Jio World Plaza offers treatments by Augustinus Bader, and suddenly, I was exactly that person. The Bader Glow—a 45-minute facial that exclusively uses the brand’s cult-favourite products, is easily the most indulgent thing I’ve done for my skin.

My therapist, Saniya, started by assessing my skin (incredibly dull and dry thanks to all the dust and pollution in the city), then walked me through every step of the experience. Everything, she explained, would be infused with the brand’s proprietary TFC8 technology, the kind of high-tech skincare innovation that turns loyalists into evangelists.

The ritual began with a meticulous double cleanse, followed by a mask, and a relaxing facial massage using The Face Oil. With the lightest touch, the therapist massaged the contours of my face, sculpting my cheekbones and jawline with a gua sha tool. Then came a layer of The Essence (a hybrid exfoliant, toner, and hydrating serum) and The Serum (a milky, nourishing concentrate that felt like silk against my skin).

As if that weren’t enough, there was the complimentary Velvet Hands treatment—a hand massage so good I almost fell asleep. The final step was a blend of The Cream and The Rich Cream, which she pressed into my skin until it felt cocooned in moisture. I floated out of the Tira store feeling deeply relaxed and pampered, my skin plump and radiant. Days later, the effects lingered—my skin visibly healthier, as if it had been subtly rewired to hold on to hydration (no wonder Victoria Beckham is obsessed). Am I ready to drop a fortune on the full product lineup? Debatable. But another appointment? That feels inevitable. —Chloe Chou

The Bader Glow treatment is exclusively available at the Tira flagship Store. Address: Jio World Plaza, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Price: Rs 15,000

Mahjong, but make it easy

Mahjong fever has taken over Mumbai, but carting those bulky, pricey tile sets? Not so fun. That’s where Akanksha Mittal comes in. She swapped the classic tiles for sleek, easy-to-carry mahjong cards. Launching this week, these cards are designed for compact homes and effortless play, and the set is perfect for both pros and beginners. No more struggling with heavy suitcases—just shuffle, deal, and enjoy the game anywhere. (You may miss the pleasant clacking of the tiles à la Michelle Yeoh and Constance Wu’s mahjong standoff in Crazy Rich Asians but not for long.) —Sheya Kurian

Available via DM on instagram.com/mahjongcalling

Something’s cooking in South Goa (for two nights only!)

You’d be hard-pressed to find a gourmand in Goa who hasn’t heard of Ralph Prazeres, the Cordon Bleu grad who trained at Noma, only to return to his sunny state and start Padaria Prazeres, the most hyped bakery frequented and loved by local and tourists alike. His second outing, Praca Prazeres, which serves European dinner staples, launched last year and has already found a spot on top-restaurant lists in India. This week, Prazeres takes his Panjim restaurant to another new and hyped spot—Amaraanth, a 12-suite boutique hotel in South Goa designed by AD100-lauded architect George Seemon of Stapati. Expect steaks and crepe with a seaside view. —Megha Mahindru

Amaraanth, Fatrade Beach Rd, Varca, Fatrade, Goa; March 22 and 23, 11am to 3pm; Rs 3,500 plus taxes. Call: 9225588792

Art on your sleeve

Fashion brands love a good collaboration. And designer Rhea Bhattacharyya, founder of label Drawn, loves them so much that for spring/summer 2025 she worked with two different artists to develop the prints for a line of breezy summer essentials. Shoppers get to pick between dresses, shirts, and more daubed in the dreamy landscapes of Irish painter Maria Murphy or the more folklore-based patterns of LA-based Meredith Walker.

Bhattacharyya is just one designer who is looking to the world of fine art for inspiration. London-based Erdem Moralıoğlu just sent out gauzy dresses and coats featuring works of portrait artist Kaye Donachie. SS Daley’s recent London Fashion Week showcase drew from the work of Scottish colourist Francis Cadell.

For Bhattacharyya, these kinds of artistic partnerships are usually “a long, organic process where one discovery often leads to another. What I love is that they’re always a little unexpected, but when it clicks, it’s magic.” —Butool Jamal

Available at shopdrawn.com