Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies across Bangalore this December proved that the city's hospitality scene doesn't merely celebrate; it performs. We witnessed Bengaluru's tallest 21-foot tree at Manyata, a 12-foot Yule Log Cake at Hebbal, a Tree of Peace adorned with wishes from Bollywood royalty, and artisan-crafted ornaments carrying 300 years of legacy. Seven destinations, seven unforgettable evenings of mulled wines, carol singers, and Santa arrivals that left us utterly enchanted. Tree lighting is only act two of our Christmas trilogy. The feasting season awaits. Stay tuned!

Bangalore's Christmas cake mixing season arrived early this year, and I chased it across seven properties in six weeks. The same ritual evoked seven distinct moods. From poolside grape stomping to an airport lounge surprise, the city proved it takes its festive traditions seriously. Here's what happens when rum-soaked cherries, spirited crowds, and holiday joy collide. Read on...

AI is rewriting cinemas future | Here's what most people miss about AI in filmmaking: it's not the technology that matters. Walk into any conversation about AI-generated films and you'll hear about rendering speeds, visual effects, and cost savings. But OnnStudios saw it differently. When they brought the story of Vishwamitra to the screen, they weren't thinking about what AI could do. They were thinking about what a thousand-year-old tale about transformation and truth could make us feel today. That shift, from capability to connection, changes everything.