India's 'Eternal Dream Girl' Hema Malini has always had a way of elevating art into something deeply personal. ...And as I sat at the Science City Convention Centre Auditorium in Kolkata watching Hema Malini’s Draupadi, I realised this wasn’t just a performance I was witnessing... it was an experience I was feeling.
At Salone del Mobile 2026, where global design narratives unfold with striking clarity, TheGlitz finds itself drawn to a collection that speaks in whispers rather than declarations. Jaipur Rugs’ FACES is not merely a showcase, it is an experience, a meditative journey that translates the architectural philosophy of Kengo Kuma into something profoundly tactile. In a world increasingly driven by visual spectacle, this collection invites you to slow down, to feel, and to engage with design in its most intimate form.
In a culinary world that often indulges in spectacle and high drama, Michelin-star Chef Robin Pietsch crafts a quieter seduction... one that unfolds like a perfectly plated dish. His cuisine doesn’t shout; it simmers, slow and deliberate, teasing the senses with layers of authenticity, origin, and deep emotional resonance. Each creation is a masterclass in letting flavours take centre plate... never over-seasoned with theatrics, always perfectly balanced.
It is within this sweltering, high-stakes environment that Pocari Sweat recently launched its 'Hydration for City Heroes' campaign in Pune through an on-ground hydration drive at the DCP Traffic Office, Pune – 2, Sadhu Vaswani Road, Camp, in the presence of 40+ traffic police personnel, distributing 3,000+ bottles to support those working in extreme outdoor conditions. Impressed by Pocari Sweat's Heroic Initiative, TheGlitz truly believes this is where thoughtful brand action meets real-world impact... quietly championing hydration as a necessity in the age of rising heat.
Every great movement needs a voice, and in an exclusive conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, it becomes clear that India’s chocolate renaissance may already have one in Fantasie Fine Chocolates head, Chocolate Sommelier, Chocolate Educator, International Judge & Taster, Project Consultant, T.V. Show Host, TEDx Speaker and Illustrious Author - Zeba Kohli.
In an industry that thrives on constant reinvention, the very talented actor Aartii Naagpal’s return to Hindi cinema feels less like a comeback and more like a calling. With Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj, she marks her first Hindi release in nine years... her last being Akshay Kumar's Holiday. But this isn’t just about returning to the big screen; it’s about returning with purpose, perspective, and a deeper sense of self.
In this candid and refreshingly honest conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder and Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, Deepti opens up about her directorial debut journey, the challenges of stepping into direction, directing her son, the unwavering support of her husband Sanjeev Sivan, who is an award-winning director himself, and the heart behind her film and shares the story behind Achappa’s Album, her creative process, and the emotional core that drives her storytelling. Read on...