Contents

Lifestyle

leT’S TAlk luxuRy INTeRIoRS WITH vINITA CHAITANyA

The celebrity designer holds her own in India’s interior design market largely dominated by architects. Her forte lies in her personalized touch to create a lifestyle for her clients.

by Manisha Natarajan

Art | gourmet

Regality

RoyAl lIvINg PReSeRved WITH CARe, CHANgINg WITH love

Jai Vilas Mahal is home to the Royal Family of Gwalior. Maharani Priyadarshini Raje Scindia's heralding a much needed change to make the palace museum a thriving centre of design and culture, and nurture local talent.

by Aditya vir Roy

Cover

Vinita Chaitanya's aesthetics are a blend of contemporary, classic, bold and eclectic. Her unique style can transform a space.

Magazine Design

Asia Media Design New Delhi (INDIA)

18 An Artist’s Sketch of A Transforming Mumbai. Pratap Morey captures the many moods of a rapidly transforming Mumbai.

24 A Conversation Served Fresh. Fashion & lifestyle journalist Ambika Anand catches up with Superstar Chef Manish Mehrotra.

Art | Travel |

30 Indian and Himalayan Art.

The highlight of this season’s auction was a group of eight masterpieces of Tibetan art from the Nyingjei Lam collection.

46 A Walkthrough Mumbai’s Museums & Galleries.

50 Time Well Spent Around Veyla Natai Residences, Thailand

Fashion

SHIvAN & NARReSH: MAkINg A SPlASH

Characterized by bold prints, colours, and intricate embroidery, their chic and contemporary style clothing is versatile to be flaunted on beaches, resorts, and casual gatherings, equally well.

by Akash Puri

Destination

NoRTH goA - THe HIddeN geMS

The undisputed Goa expert of India Sotheby’s International Realty, curates his favourite list of the lesser thronged North Goa villages, which continue to retain their pristine flavour.

by karan Singh

Culture | Travel | listings

58 Time To Polo.

This sport of kings is synonymous with aristocracy, and rightly so.

66 Clubs of Kolkata, Spaces of Well Being.

The famous Clubs where the well-heeled gentle men and women congregate for sports, spirits, and celebrations.

70 Portugal : The Perfect Summer Getaway

74 Evolving Nature of Land Transactions in India

76 Listings : Fine homes and properties for sale.