In the days when traders ferried spice and tea and porcelain over the Silk Road, the Ahmadjon Caravanserai was one of many stops en route. Today, artist Subodh Gupta uses the site as a backdrop for his installation for the inaugural edition of the Bukhara Biennale. The utensils hold a deeper story: of cultural exchange … Read more
In Indiranagar, Mirth is a new 65-seater bar with a personal backstory: it’s built by four lifelong friends who grew up together in the city’s ‘90s pub scene and wanted to recreate the spirit of those nights. The cocktails come via Dev Narveker of Petisco in Goa, with head mixologist Omkar Vidhyadhar Parab leading the … Read more
Sri Lanka in October is a shoulder season, with a mix of sunshine and short bursts of rain, keeping landscapes lush and crowd levels low. In Colombo, explore the Pettah markets and the seaside promenade at Galle Face Green before heading south along the coast. Galle’s Dutch Fort is quieter this time of year, perfect … Read more
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