Travel

Through a photo-essay spurred by her ponderings over the questions of home and identity, the writer, who has grown up in India and Indonesia, brings into focus the similarities between the two Asian countries, especially when it comes to their shared food history
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Mumbai’s ever-busy suburb experiences many moments of quiet joy. Verve captures vignettes of serenity in an area that is popular for its vibrant energy
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Eating together is the pivotal activity around which Imphal-born Daksha Salam’s elaborate gatherings operate. As he prepares to host an exclusive luncheon for Verve, he talks about his early influences and how he’s demystifying North-Eastern cuisine
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Eating together is the pivotal activity around which Imphal-born Daksha Salam’s elaborate gatherings operate. As he prepares to host an exclusive luncheon for Verve, he talks about his early influences and how he’s demystifying North-Eastern cuisine
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Eating together is the pivotal activity around which Imphal-born Daksha Salam’s elaborate gatherings operate. As he prepares to host an exclusive luncheon for Verve, he talks about his early influences and how he’s demystifying North-Eastern cuisine
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We spend time at the Rajasthani resort, exploring the various ways in which it aims to inspire a mind-body pursuit of joyful living
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The Creative Director and Executive Chef at La Folie plays guide during the cacao harvest at the 22-acre Chempotty Estate, located in Hura, Karnataka, as she looks to have more control over the sourcing of her brand’s craft chocolate and support home-grown farming initiatives
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Verve takes a coffee break with Ashish D’abreo to understand the ins and outs of his artisanal brand and his goal to change the beverage as we know it
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Design-led company Jaipur Rugs has always worked with designers who push the boundaries of what can be created through the union of traditional techniques and contemporary design. Each piece in Brahmaand — their collection of hand-knotted rugs in deep indigo hues and organic forms in collaboration with architect-designer Ashiesh Shah — becomes a cosmic portal and raises questions about the universe
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Good Earth’s latest collection, Bosporus, transports the region and its culture right into our homes. We spotlight its Pomegranates & Roses tableware line – a unique collaboration spearheaded by the house’s founder and creative director, Anita Lal, and British artist Rebecca Campbell – that speaks volumes of the power of partnering up, especially in fraught times
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Motivated by the exhilarating backdrop of director Ruba Nadda’s 2009 award-winning film Cairo Time, Rathina Sankari, family in tow, explored the Egyptian city in pre-pandemic times and discovered herself completely at home with its many moods
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Providing visitors to Hampi with alternative sightseeing opportunities, EFly Tours arranges low-carbon-footprint electric bicycle rides through the UNESCO World Heritage temple town, including diversions to lesser-frequented spots in the surrounding villages. The company’s founders, Vinay Manohar and Arun Varma, talk ecotourism with Aalika Mahindra as she recounts her serendipitous experience of venturing off the beaten track
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