Shikha Kumar

What began as an architectural tour of India’s ancient stepwells became an obsession for Chicago-based journalist Victoria Lautman, who is now documenting their decaying state.

In The Wines of India, London-based Peter Csizmadia-Honigh chronicles the diverse landscape and history of wine production in the country

Amitabh Bachchan and veteran actress Shabana Azmi today unveiled a book on author-journalist-filmmaker Khwaja Ahmad Abbas in Mumbai.

Director Pan Nalin, riding high on the international success of Angry Indian Goddesses, on India’s first ‘female buddy film’, how it’s not about male bashing, and the equal pay debate.

Actor and designer Mandira Bedi extends her eponymous store to a multi-designer outlet, showcasing a mix of ethnic and western silhouettes.

As Prem Ratan Dhan Payo gears up for release, Salman Khan talks about his friendship with Sooraj Barjatya, the impact of cinema and acting in mass entertainers.

Soumyadeep Murshidabadi, 23, Musician on moving from Kolkata to Mumbai.

With the second season of 24 set to go on air, Anil Kapoor gears up for his return on television.

A first-of-its-kind World War 1 National Sikh Memorial — commemorating Sikh soldiers who fought in the Great War — will come up in the UK next month.

Rapper Sofia Ashraf, known for her video Kodaikanal won’t, was in Mumbai for her first gig.

The Indian adaptation of Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast musical will be the biggest ever in the world and a first for India.

In the second session of the “Beyond Contemporary Art” series, art critic, poet and cultural theorist Ranjit Hoskote will examine the future of museums

In a brief interview before the high-octane fashion show, held in Mumbai, Kangana Ranaut confessed that designing had always been on her mind.

In Man on Fire, British author Stephen Kelman chronicles the story of Bibhuti Nayak, who holds a slew of records for extreme endurance activities.

Bangalore-based Aarthi Parthasarthy and Kaveri Gopalakrishnan conceptualised Urbanlore, a webcomic series that captures life in urban Indian cities, through reflections on their histories, cultures and the people.

Vir Das, who recently debuted his quirky fashion line at Lakme Fashion Week, on his style sensibilities, having an ‘anti-fashion’ show, and upcoming film projects.

Mumbai-based Sairam Iyer is known to perform in male and female voices, on his unique style.

Ming Yang, the oriental restaurant of Taj Land’s End, blends culture and cuisine in its new avatar.

Sathya Saran’s book on the late Jagjit Singh’s life - Baat Niklegi Toh Phir brings together stories by family and collaborators.

Trend watching on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 yielded some interesting results.

Indian Handloom and Textile Day at Lakme Fashion Week showcased a rich tapestry of homegrown weaves.

Cafe Irani Chaii hopes to reverse a dying facet of Mumbai’s foodscape.

With retro music, yesteryear supermodels, and a collection steeped in drama, veteran designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla opened Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 in Mumbai

With their sights trained on exotic locales, designers are set to bring flavours of different cultures and exotic destinations to Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.