The Nod Mag

Separate from her Aesop legacy, the Gorgeous Nothings founder has built a brand on a key tenet of luxury—mystery

Brands like Sept, Daily Compounds, and Aeronot are proving that the homegrown fragrance market goes way beyond dupe culture

Softer, subtler, and just as versatile, the earthy shade is taking over makeup kits

The internet’s favourite boy talks rituals, scalp-first haircare, and the Kama Ayurveda products that have earned permanent shelf space in his routine

From luxury icons to internet-famous dupes, these fragrances are more cocktail hour than cough syrup

The Roseroom founder’s evenings run on chamomile tea, magnesium oil, and chanting before lights-out—no matter how late the fittings run

Painted ponies, digital monsoons, and Michelangelo with a wine glass—at restaurants across the country, the real drama is overhead

Himalayan thalis, Japanese bakes, new bars, and monsoon menus make a case for stepping out

The museums and the plays are grand, but these immersive experiences involve treetops, sleuthing, and fake money

How Akila Raju’s lakeside residence turned into an evolving home for two dozen Tanjore paintings, an antique Baccarat stand, a 120-year-old Pichwai work, and countless other museum-worthy collectibles

Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad’s newest rooftop resto-bar sets up the scene with killer views, a menu that travels the length of India, and drinks that arrive in three minutes

Neapolitan pizzas, ramen, and chai reign this rainy season

The beach shacks may be shut, but the good times continue in breakfast places that give brunch a good name, really long Long Island Iced Teas, and a boutique hotel set in a 16th-century home