Few people in Indian hospitality have seen as much, done as much, or earned the right to say as much as Chef Virender Singh Datta. And yet here he is, founding IICA — the International Institute of Culinary Arts in New Delhi — not as a retirement note but as his most considered statement yet. Rajeev Mokashi, Co-founder, TheGlitzMedia sat down with the man to hear fifty years of remarkable story, and to understand exactly what drives a legend to build one last great kitchen. Read on.
A second-generation entrepreneur who walked in with a business degree and no farming background, Surya Shastry has spent the better part of two decades making organic food something Indian households actually reach for, not out of trend, but out of trust. "There are a hundred things to worry about in life," he says, setting down his coffee. "Food should not be one of them." At Pure and Sure's warmly lit café in Bengaluru, he spoke to TheGlitz about conviction, complexity, farmers who became partners, and why the word organic on a packet still means everything, if the right person is standing behind it. Read on.
As the Founder and CEO of The Elegance Advisor, Taylor Elizabeth has spent more than 13 years working across 22 markets and five continents, helping individuals cultivate self-awareness, confidence, meaningful communication, and stronger human connections. A licensed Life Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and NLP Practitioner, she is a respected voice on the intersection of modern etiquette, emotional wellbeing, and conscious living.
And now, Mumbai’s newest Thai-European dining destination, Sweeney in Khar, has taken that beloved summer memory and shaken it into a cocktail that is quite literally mango-nificent. Meet the Raw Mango Picanté — a cocktail so deliciously layered, so refreshingly playful, and so unapologetically summer-forward that one sip is enough to leave you completely mango-ver heels. Sweeney Founders Dhaval Udeshi and Malaika Arora has definitely got it right! Read on...
India’s airport experience is undergoing a dramatic transformation — and Maison Twenty-Seven may well be its boldest expression yet. In a landmark collaboration, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and Bastian Hospitality have unveiled Maison Twenty-Seven adjoining Terminal 2 of Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, introducing what is being positioned as India’s first airport-integrated hospitality, wellness, dining, and entertainment destination.
The red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival witnessed many glamorous moments this year, but few carried the striking blend of elegance, intelligence, and emotional depth quite like actor and medical scientist Niharica Raizada’s appearance at the premiere of the French historical epic La Bataille de Gaulle: L'âge de fer (The Iron Age).
There’s a strange new Olympic sport flourishing among a section of Indian influencers and well-heeled travellers. It involves flying abroad, standing dramatically in front of impeccably clean European streets or in this case, Sri Lankan railway platforms, inhaling deeply as though they’ve personally discovered oxygen, and then loudly announcing to unsuspecting foreigners that India is “the filthiest country in the world.”
This Week on TheGlitz curated by Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, brings you a vibrant celebration of style, indulgence, and festive glamour. From fashion trends making waves and exciting new luxury launches to the city’s hottest eating-out destinations, every story is curated to inspire your lifestyle journey with elegance and flair. Adding a special festive sparkle, we also spotlight exquisite Eid celebrations, World Sunscreen Day and glamorous fashion picks to must-visit experiences that capture the warmth, joy, and togetherness of the season.