Each Republic Day, India drapes itself in a tapestry of heritage, ceremony, and cinematic splendour — yet beyond the streets and screens, another celebration quietly unfolds — one of ingenuity, craft, and creative sovereignty. Luxury, once defined by imported labels and ostentation, is now being reimagined as an Indian story told in gold, silk, fragrance, and design. It is a new India crafted in the nation’s finest ateliers, studios, and boutique experiences… where elegance meets conscience, and style carries substance.
TheGlitz moves beyond surface glamour to spotlight luxury with meaning, where heritage meets modernity, indulgence meets intelligence, and style is always anchored in substance, This Week. Whether it’s sartorial statements, curated food experiences, or lifestyle narratives shaped by taste and intent, this is luxury that whispers rather than shouts. Think fashion-forward narratives, elevated gastronomic discoveries, and lifestyle stories crafted with discernment, depth, and a quietly confident sense of luxury.
Paro is what happens when someone builds a bar because they actually want to sit in it. Ronak Maheshwari opened this modern Indian bar in Jaipur without fanfare, just with a clear idea: make it feel like a place, not a concept. The rooftop helps. So do the cocktails. If you're in the city, go... Ronak Maheshwari, who started Paro, wasn't trying to shake things up or make noise. He just wanted a bar that felt like you could actually stay awhile. The bar boasts a rooftop where the old city sprawls out below you, offers cocktails that aren't just for show, and creates a vibe that doesn't require you to perform. Rajeev Mokashi caught up with Ronak to talk about how Paro became what Jaipur's modern Indian bar scene was quietly waiting for.
Rhea Poddar Loyalka treats jewellery not as embellishment, but as authorship... where every gemstone carries intention, memory & meaning. As Creative Director, Deshya, her work exists at the intersection of modernity... where gemstones are not merely set but listened to. Here in an interview with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, Rhea Poddar Loyalka, speaks about how she reframes jewellery as something deeply personal...
Across India, harvest season signals more than the arrival of grain... it marks a celestial pause, a moment when the sun shifts its course and the country collectively turns towards gratitude, renewal, and abundance. Makar Sankranti is among the rare festivals that transcends geography. Known as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, Poush Sankranti in West Bengal, and celebrated alongside Lohri in Punjab, it unfolds differently in every region, yet remains bound by a shared cultural rhythm. Read on...
Far from the roar of stadiums and red carpets, Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra recently chose silence, sand, and sky for a deeply personal family retreat at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort. Tucked into Dubai’s golden dunes, the iconic property offered the former Indian cricketer and the actress something increasingly rare... time that moves slowly, luxury that feels lived-in, and moments designed for togetherness rather than spectacle.
As winter softens and the sun begins its northward journey, India bursts into celebration. From the crackle of bonfires at Lohri, to the golden harvest joy of Makar Sankranthi, the earthy rhythms of Tussu Parab, and the vibrant festivities of Pongal and Bihu, these festivals honour abundance, gratitude, and renewal. They are moments when communities come together, traditions take centre stage, and age-old rituals glow with contemporary relevance.
Most designers worship heritage. Ashna Vaswani remakes it. Sixteen years flipping fabric rules: brides in denim, Khadi in couture, tribal embroidery meeting sharp-cut blazers. Her new Khadi collection doesn't bow to Gandhi's cloth. It makes it seductive, coveted, impossibly chic. She calls it KISS: Keeping It Simple and Stupid. In an exclusive conversation with Rajeev Mokashi, Ashna Vaswani talks about becoming both artist and CEO, Bollywood's grip on Indian fashion, and why Khadi finally deserves diamonds.
Hosted at the majestic Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, REWILD returned for its second edition not as a spectacle, but as a statement. Co-hosted by Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda, the evening unfolded as a seamless dialogue between history and hope... where Indian craft, wildlife conservation, and conscious design found common ground. At REWILD 2026, Anita Dongre reaffirmed that couture can also carry compassion, TheGlitz reports, positioning intention... not excess... is the true future of luxury.
Forget predictions. Zodiac compatibility in 2026 starts with Aquarius and the other eleven signs – the attraction, the friction, the chemistry that makes no sense. No fortune-telling, just sharp observations about why your Scorpio friend unnerves you or your Sagittarius partner never stays still. Read it for fun. Analyse it with friends. This is January. Eleven more signs await. Let's spend the year figuring each other out.