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This Week, TheGlitz Turns Holi 2026 into Haute: The Ultimate Colour-Soaked Edit – Fashion, Beauty, Food, Lifestyle, Moments & More

Cue Holi and This Week, TheGlitz fab Edit... a bold, buzz-worthy, colour-splashed gift listicle this week that turns the festive volume all the way up. From fashion that pops louder than a pichkari attack, beauty heroes that glow harder than gulaal-drenched selfies, and haute interiors, to amazing hotspots, eateries and lifestyle picks.

Payesh, Paturi & Palace Tales: Inside Chef Suraj Thapa’s Royal Bengal Table Pop-up at Barbeque Nation, Sarjapura Road outlet, Bengaluru

Rooted in memory, refined by mastery, and guided by quiet intuition, the immensely talented Chef Suraj Thapa cooks with both heart and heritage. Born and raised in Bengal with Nepali roots, his cuisine is a soulful bridge between cultures, kitchens, and generations... where royal nostalgia meets contemporary finesse. A MasterChef India Season 8 finalist, Chef Suraj has become known for his rare ability to reinterpret classic flavours without disturbing their emotional core.

From Punjab With Swad: Chef Sweety Singh’s Super Soulful Punjabi ‘Pop-Up’ Lights Up MoMo Café at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport (Feb 20 -March 1, 2026)

At a special pop-up from February 20- March 1, 2026 at MoMo Café, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Chef Sweety's specially curated Sweety Da Swad is a soulful thali of delicious food, shaped by family rituals, Partition-era resilience, and a lifelong romance with honest Punjabi cooking.

Artilin Row Thangkhiew: Where Purpose Meets Power — Championing Indigenous Farmers and Bringing the Spirit of the North East Across India

Such a woman is Artilin Row... one who has consciously chosen purpose over noise and built an ecosystem where impact matters far more than applause. Through fair partnerships, buy-back assurances, and uncompromising quality, Artilin ensures that the stories of the soil travel intact... from Meghalaya’s fields to India’s urban tables... From the misty hills of Shillong, Meghalaya to the buzzing heart of Mumbai, Artilin has brought together over 100 farmers to bridge a long-ignored gap between rural producers and urban markets... ensuring dignity, fair value, and visibility for indigenous growers through Country Spices.

LOSE The Weight, KEEP The Face — DR GEETA GREWAL Tells You How

Dr Geeta Grewal's clinic has proof that losing weight and losing your face don't have to be the same. The secret is not a dramatic intervention. It is timing, it is hydration, and it is understanding that Ozempic face is almost entirely preventable if you start early and stop leaving your skin to manage alone. Dr Grewal, in conversation with Rajeev Mokashi, spills the beans on her face-body-hair recovery playbook. Read on.

The Beauty of Doing Nothing: Why Your Skin Might Need a Pause

In an age where beauty routines resemble military operations... layered, timed, precision-engineered... there is something quietly radical about doing… nothing. No actives. No 12-step ritual. No overnight resurfacing miracle. Just skin, left alone. TheGlitz delves into the beauty of nothingness. For years, we’ve been conditioned to believe that more is more. More serums, more acids, more treatments, more devices humming across our faces in the name of glow.

9 Beauty Trends in 2026: Where Expression Meets Intelligence and Intent

In 2026, the world of beauty is defining itself not by fleeting gimmicks but by experience, intention, and joined-up innovation... a season where science, artistry, sustainability, and personal identity converge to create looks that feel lived-in, intelligent, and deeply personal. The era of heavy makeup and one-size solutions is giving way to skin-first radiance, expressive accents, smart beauty tech and thoughtful self-care that mirrors modern lifestyles.

A Sri Lankan Table at Maize and Malt

A Sri Lankan table doesn't arrive quietly. At Maize and Malt, it arrived with Priya Bala behind it and that changed everything. I walked in a vegetarian, navigated a feast curated with the kind of honesty that makes food writing feel inadequate, and left with the quiet certainty that Whitefield just got a great deal more interesting.

The Cranberry Institute Hosts Super Stylish Mumbai Soirée with Global Brand Ambassador Chef Vikas Khanna; TheGlitz Pick 2026

In a refined celebration of flavour, wellness, and global culinary dialogue, the India office of The Cranberry Institute hosted an exclusive media and trade gathering in Mumbai, marking the appointment of Chef Vikas Khanna as its Global Brand Ambassador. TheGlitz reports...

Relentless Hospitality: Sujeet Kumar, Cluster GM, Hilton Bengaluru

Sujeet Kumar, Cluster General Manager of Hilton Bengaluru, doesn't love doing interviews. But after thirty years running some of Asia's best hotels, he has plenty to say about luxury, leadership, and why restaurants matter more than most people think. An honest conversation about what stays constant in hospitality - and what's still catching up. Read on.

What the Meghalaya Spice Event in Mumbai Reveals About the Future of Heritage Tourism in India in 2026

The Meghalaya Spice Event in Mumbai showcased from February 27-28, 2026 to March 1, 2026, revealed this shift with rare clarity, where travel becomes an experience of taste, memory, land, and living culture rather than just location. TheGlitz delves into this trend.

World Bartender Day Special 2026: How Mixologists Are Turning Cocktails into Couture in a Glass; TheGlitz Exclusive!

On 24th February, World Bartender Day, the spotlight turns to the new-age mixologists... part storyteller, part scientist, part couturier. Curious to understand how this creative alchemy unfolds, TheGlitz spoke to a select group of mixologists to uncover where their process truly begins.... and how it ultimately comes together. Read on.

Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Season 9 Opens with Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi’s Intimate Story of Home and Belonging

Some homes are constructed with brick and mortar. Others are built with laughter echoing through corridors, memories layered into walls, and a sense of belonging that grows quietly over time. The premiere episode of Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Season 9 invites viewers into one such deeply personal sanctuary...

Zaveri Bros Launches Hearts & Arrows in Bangalore: A Cut Above

Zaveri Bros Diamonds & Gold founders Naresh and Sangeeta Chetan spent years searching for a diamond polisher who understood what Hearts and Arrows meant. Most had never heard of it. The cut, born in Japan in the 1980s, remains so rare that only select international stores carry it. But bringing the Hearts & Arrows collection to Bangalore wasn't just business for this Coimbatore-based house. It was personal. Read more...

Real Luxury – Made in India, Made with Meaning: The Rise of Conscious Indian Luxury in 2026

Each Republic Day, India drapes itself in a tapestry of heritage, ceremony, and cinematic splendour — yet beyond the streets and screens, another celebration quietly unfolds — one of ingenuity, craft, and creative sovereignty. Luxury, once defined by imported labels and ostentation, is now being reimagined as an Indian story.

Prints With a Pulse: Shivani Nirupam’s Unapologetic 2026 Fashion Story

In an exclusive conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, the dynamic Shivani Nirupam opens up about building Label Shivani Nirupam, a print-led, purpose-driven label, navigating India’s evolving fashion landscape, and why true luxury today lies in thoughtful design, emotional connection, and clothes that move with the woman who wears them.

TheGlitz Review: BiE O2 WOW! Oxygenating And Firming Mask — Is This the Glow Upgrade Your Skin’s Been Waiting For?

BiE sent the BiE O2 WOW! Oxygenating And Firming Mask to TheGlitz, and what followed was not just a skincare trial, but a rather indulgent skin awakening. At TheGlitz, we take our beauty rituals seriously... especially when a product promises oxygenated skin, firming results, and a visible glow powered by vital oxygen, stem cells, and acai berry. Naturally, we were intrigued… and cautiously optimistic.

TheGlitz Review: NIVEA Luminous Even Glow Oil Control Day Cream SPF 50 – Truly Amazing!

So, when NIVEA sent the NIVEA Luminous Even Glow Oil Control Day Cream with SPF 50 to TheGlitz for a review, we were genuinely curious to find out whether this product would live up to the illustrious reputation of brand NIVEA and help us from the winter sun. Especially since it was slated as a day cream that promises high sun protection, visible spot reduction, oil control, and hydration — all at a price point that doesn’t raise eyebrows?

The Amazing Leafoberryy Japan Ritual Scrub – Fermented Rice Scrub TheGlitz 2025 Review

In a world overflowing with skincare products that promise the moon and deliver a mere flicker, it takes something truly special to make you pause, look closer, and say, “Oh yes… this is different.” The Leafoberryy Japan Ritual Scrub – Fermented Rice Scrub is one of those rare finds. Sent to TheGlitz for an honest review, this product instantly stood out for its quality and elegance. Priced at Rs 639, it delivers the kind of gentle, revitalizing glow that feels both luxurious and rooted in ancient beauty wisdom.

Singer Abhay Jodhpurkar on Working with A. R. Rahman & Giving Voice to Silence in Gandhi Talks

With its latest theatrical release, India's first silent film to be screened at IIFI - Gandhi Talks has quietly but powerfully captured hearts through poignant storytelling and an evocative musical soul. Among its most talked-about highlights are two songs from the Marathi version of the film... ‘Jara Jara Man Khulavate’ and ‘Angai’ (Lullaby), both composed by the legendary A.R. Rahman. But what has got the audiences especially music lovers in a delightful tizzy, is discovering that the deeply expressive vocals anchoring these tracks belong to the versatile and soulful Abhay Jodhpurkar. Read on...

Chakori Dwivedi on Writing ‘Jee Liya’ for Tu Yaa Main: “I Wanted the Lyrics to Feel Like a Quiet Exhale”/ TheGlitz Music Pick 2026

Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav's song ‘Jee Liya’ in the film 'Tu Yaa Main' stands out, and how! It arrives like a soft pause... gentle, grounding, and deeply felt. The evocative romantic track from Tu Yaa Main has quietly but powerfully captured the imagination of listeners, emerging as a love hued song for Gen Z romance. At the heart of this understated beautiful song is multifaceted actor-lyricist Chakori Dwivedi, whose writing brings a rare emotional restraint to the song. TheGlitz reports...

Dynamic Indian Cinema Icons Inspire the Next Generation at Whistling Woods International Convocation 2026 Anil Mehta and Prosenjit Chatterjee Honoured with Maestro Awards

Set against an atmosphere charged with ambition, artistry, and legacy, Whistling Woods International (WWI), India’s premier institute for film, communication, and creative technologies, hosted its 17th Annual Convocation Ceremony, celebrating the graduating Class of 2025. Over 300 students crossed a defining threshold, stepping from classrooms into the creative industries with vision, voice, and purpose. For TheGlitz, this was not merely a convocation... it was a glimpse into the future of Indian films, communication and storytelling.

Sarawak Wins Best Destination Marketing Campaign at OTM 2026

Sarawak Tourism Board marked a triumphant moment at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026, clinching the coveted Best Destination Marketing Campaign award and reinforcing its growing stature in the international travel landscape. This recognition is not merely a trophy moment but a validation of Sarawak’s sharply focused strategy to position itself as a culture- and nature-led gateway to Borneo. TheGlitz reports...

Desert X AlUla 2026: Where Monumental Art Meets the Timeless Exquisite Poetry of the Desert

In the vast, time-carved canyons of AlUla, where sandstone cliffs hold centuries of memory and silence hums with ancient resonance, Desert X AlUla 2026 has officially opened, marking the fourth edition of the internationally acclaimed open-air land art biennale.

Best Time to Visit Kerala: A Month-by-Month Travel Guide

Kerala is one of those places that remain pleasant all throughout the year. You can visit Kerala in any month and still enjoy a unique experience. From misty hill stations to calm backwaters to vibrant festivals, every month in Kerala offers some activity that will be worth your visit. And guess what, we did just that! TheGlitz explores how this diversity makes Kerala an all-season travel favourite, where every visit promises fresh discoveries and unforgettable moments.