This Raksha Bandhan, The Orchid Hotel Mumbai did just that, turning the festival into a warm celebration of inclusion, community and human connection in association with the National Association for the Blind (NAB) India.
There is something refreshingly unvarnished about the very charming Sudev Nair. An actor who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his very first Malayalam film, he could easily have allowed that early recognition to define him. Instead, he has spent the years since challenging himself across Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada cinema — building a body of work that refuses to sit comfortably on one shelf.
In this exclusive conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Chef Bhuvanesh Kalburgi, Executive Chef, Sayaji Hotel Pune, talks about the lessons of a 25-year culinary journey, the invisible machinery behind a great kitchen, nurturing the next generation of chefs, the evolving food culture of Pune, and his ambitious culinary vision for Sayaji Hotel.
TheGlitz discovers Sophisticated Serenity, a 4,500 sq. ft. four-BHK residence at DLF Magnolias, Golf Course Road, Gurugram, designed by House of Lalittya to embody precisely this understated elegance. Led by Principal Designer Shivani Gupta Mittal and Principal Architect Ayush Mittal, this gorgeous home is an exercise in restraint, where contemporary sophistication is softened by earthy materiality, tactile textures and the quiet poetry of Japandi design.
This year, TheGlitz is dressing up the sentiment with a little style. We’ve curated a considered edit of Raksha Bandhan gifts that go beyond the predictable, bringing together beautiful indulgences, luxe little finds, thoughtful keepsakes and treats designed to make your sibling feel truly special.
Welcome to Carnival of the Isles at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives, where the festive season is getting a distinctly tropical makeover. Returning from December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027, the celebration transforms the resort’s three interconnected islands into a sprawling festive playground where the usual Christmas routine gives way to sunrises, sunsets, beach parties, live performances, island adventures and plenty of reasons to stay up late.
In an exclusive conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Avik Chatterjee, CEO, Speciality Restaurants Ltd., opens up about growing up around one of India's most influential restaurant legacies, the evolution of the Indian diner, innovation, new formats and his vision for taking Speciality Restaurants into its next chapter.
Luxury travel is changing. Increasingly, the most memorable experiences are not necessarily found behind gilded doors or beneath chandeliers, but in places where nature, heritage and a sense of authenticity take centre stage. At TheGlitz, we call it luxury that goes beyond the superficial — the kind that is felt rather than flaunted. Perhaps that's why we turned our spotlight to Morocco.
Belfast... There is something wonderfully liberating about arriving in a city alone. You have no one else's expectations to meet and no itinerary to explain. You can linger over breakfast, take the longer road, stop because a landscape catches your eye or simply sit by a window and watch a city unfold.
Dr. Prakash Amte gives freedom to animals. Muruganantham challenges shame. Arunima Sinha defies physical limits. Laxmi Agarwal reclaims identity. Jadav Payeng gives a forest room to breathe. Ritu Karidhal reaches beyond Earth... This Independence Day, TheGlitz isn't simply celebrating the freedom India won.
We are celebrating the freedoms Indians continue to fight for, create, protect and pass on.
