For over a decade, Beyond October has stood as a glowing beacon of hope, strength, and sisterhood in the fight against cancer. Now in its 11th year, this extraordinary cancer awareness campaign, ably founded and spearheaded by Dubai-based senior journalist and media personality Manju Ramanan, continues to inspire, empower, and unite. This year’s edition, themed “No One Walks Alone,” will take place at Daftar DIFC on October 30, 2025, and promises to be a deeply moving and uplifting celebration of courage and compassion. TheGlitz.Media who is also a proud media partner of Beyond October reports...
When Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh finally lifted the veil on baby Dua Padukone Singh, this Diwali, offering the public its very first glimpse of their little miracle... the internet was fired up and responded with exactly the sort of gleeful chaos one expects from online fandom. The image of the power couple adorned in Sabyasachi red-maroon attire with baby Dua perched on her mother’s lap streamed across feeds, a perfect festival moment. Hang on... it doesn't end here... TheGlitz finds out there is a baby doppelgänger angle here too.

Diwali Sparklers: Curated by Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz

This Diwali, as the night skies shimmer in a thousand hues of gold and silver, the art of gifting too finds its glow... refined, radiant, and deeply meaningful. Two distinguished brands — Zen Diamond India and Candere by Kalyan Jewellers — are reimagining festive gifting as more than a gesture; it’s an emotion wrapped in craftsmanship, legacy, and elegance. Their collections transcend the transient, turning every Diwali gift into a keepsake of sophistication, heritage, and heartfelt appreciation.

Welcome to The Week @ TheGlitz... your definitive dose of all things fabulous! Curated by Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, this weekly edit captures the pulse of what’s trending across the lifestyle 'verse. From runway revelations and culinary indulgences to must-try launches and luxe experiences redefining modern living... we bring you the highlights that made headlines and set social feeds abuzz.
Ghunghroo: There are cinematic moments that define the pulse of an era... and then there are rare occasions when an independent film, born of creative courage and cultural depth, finds itself standing shoulder to shoulder with cinematic royalty. Writer-director Garima Bhoria’s latest short film, Ghunghroo, has accomplished precisely that. Currently trending at No. 2 on WAVES OTT, it sits gracefully between Amitabh Bachchan’s Ek Mulakaat** and Shah Rukh Khan’s Fauji**... a feat as symbolic as it is spectacular.
When I, Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, set eyes on Puneet Gupta’s latest minaudieres couture collection, The Gilded Folklore, it was clearly that this was not just a fashion launch... it was a super elegant royal amalgamation where every minaudière shimmered like a whispered secret from India’s royal past.
Bangalore's best Diwali dining spots demand early reservations. We've selected the city’s finest spots for celebration meals. Indian cuisine for purists. Pan-Asian for adventurers. At the Doubletree Hilton, the street food festivals captured the season's energy. Japanese refinement. South Indian specialities are executed properly at Madras Kitchen. Each restaurant is chosen because it delivers excellent food, an appropriate atmosphere, and tables that remain available until you book.
One such evening unfolded recently when the super talented, young and glam jewellery designer Rhea Poddar Loyalka launched her exclusive 'Deshya by Ma Passion', a collection of couture jewellery defined by artistry, elegance, and meticulous craftsmanship, unveiled at an exquisite fashion show, carefully curated by none other than Marc Robinson, a name synonymous with glamour and finesse. The evening held at The Rendezvous Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai. was a celebration of beauty and imagination.