Tim Hortons India introduces a bold new Matcha menu, featuring premium ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha in refreshing handcrafted beverages. Enjoy Iced Mango Matcha, Iced Strawberry Matcha, Iced Spanish Matcha, and Spanish Vanilla Matcha Latte—each smooth, versatile, and customisable with dairy or non-dairy milk. Combining global matcha trends with Tim Hortons’ signature quality, this range is available across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and more, offering coffee lovers a modern twist on a timeless green tea favourite.

Celebrate one year of Monkey Bar Delhi’s stylish reboot with playful offers from August 4–14, 2025. Guests with birth dates including 1, 6, or 7 enjoy 20% off food and a complimentary bottle of wine on a minimum bill of ₹5,000. Known for bold reinventions, wild theme nights, and inventive menus blending regional Indian roots with global comfort, Monkey Bar is Delhi’s cheekiest gastropub. Sip creative cocktails, enjoy curated coffee, and soak in the “Urban Tropical Dreamscape” vibe for brunch, dinner, or late-night fun.

Celebrate the monsoon at Mezze Mambo GK with a special menu curated by Chef Megha Kohli, blending nostalgia and global flavours. From Corn & Chilli Hummus and Frontier Fried Fish to Kimchi Arancini, Hot Paprika Chicken, and Pepper Lamb Rigatoni, each dish is a comforting culinary journey. Complement the experience with the Monsoon Cocktail Collection, featuring The Saffron Trail, Silk Route Serenity, and Tequila Tabriz. Available daily from July 7th, Mezze Mambo offers the perfect rainy-day indulgence, complete with weekday Happy Hours for early diners.

This summer, Miss Margarita by Arriba turns up the heat with Tequila Trails, a month-long fiesta celebrating over 30 tequila cocktails. From the jamun-kissed Purple Margarita and fiery Pickled Chili Guava to the larger-than-life Gigante Margaritas, it’s a tequila lover’s dream come true. Experience the Corralejo Experience, savour bold Patrón Picante specials, and dive into the vibrant Azteca Cocktail Collection. With weekly cocktail challenges, playful Mexican vibes, and every hour feeling like golden hour, Miss Margarita is the ultimate summer party destination in Delhi.

Celebrate the magic of the monsoon at Ikk Panjab with a heartwarming menu that evokes nostalgia and comfort. This July, indulge in timeless Punjabi flavours like golden Matar Kachoris, crispy Bread Pakoras, Masala Poori with Aloo Sabzi, and the iconic Amritsari Fish Fry. Curated by Chef Naresh Kotwal, the Monsoon Menu is a soulful tribute to the undivided Punjab—rich in tradition, warmth, and rainy-day memories. From savoury classics to sweet Malpua indulgence, Ikk Panjab invites you to relive the joy of childhood comfort food across its Connaught Place and Gurugram outlets.

Experience culinary elegance as The Leela Ambience Gurugram brings Mumbai’s iconic Chinese restaurant, The Great Wall, to Delhi NCR for an exclusive pop-up at Spectra from August 4–10, 2025. Indulge in authentic Chinese and Cantonese delicacies through curated à la carte and buffet menus, featuring seven live culinary islands for an immersive dining experience. Relish timeless flavors, artistry, and luxury as Spectra recreates The Great Wall’s signature dishes with perfection. Join this limited-time celebration of fine dining, tradition, and gourmet excellence—reservations highly recommended.

Discover Via Bianca, Delhi’s first true Italian Aperitivo experience in the heart of Greater Kailash I. Inspired by Italy’s golden hour ritual, Via Bianca introduces the capital to an authentic Aperitivo menu where spritzes, small plates, and conversation take center stage. Led by Chef Kamalika—trained in Italy—the restaurant blends Florence’s elegance with Delhi’s cosmopolitan flair. Savor Il Tagliere sharing platters, Olive Ripiene, Mondeghili, and delicate canapés paired with fine Italian wines and signature spritzes. With earthy interiors and an intimate, stylish ambience, Via Bianca isn’t just a dining spot—it’s where la dolce vita finds a new home in Delhi.

Love You Zindagi, Disha’s Hindi translation of Because Life Is a Gift (Srishti Publishers), gathers powerful true stories of resilience and courage. From Major D. P. Singh, India’s first blade runner, to Hrudayeshwar Singh Bhati’s inventive chess redesign, and Sheila Sharma’s art without hands, each account resists surrender. Told with clarity and restraint, the book avoids clichés, focusing instead on the persistence and detail behind survival. More than inspiration, it offers intimate portraits of strength lived in everyday acts.

Kamini Kusum’s Soch Se Bhi Aage is a powerful Hindi collection of twenty stories about women who defied circumstance, society, and expectation to carve their own path. From Droupadi Murmu and Ahilyabai Holkar to P. V. Sindhu, Kiran Bedi, and Sushmita Sen, each narrative highlights courage, perseverance, and resilience. Written with clarity and restraint, the book avoids sentimentality, letting facts and detail speak for themselves. More than biography, it is a mirror for readers seeking strength and inspiration in everyday determination.

Behind the Cancer Ribbon by Rinaa Peter is a deeply personal yet universal memoir of resilience, survival, and renewal after two cancer diagnoses. Written with tenderness and quiet strength, it turns scars into stories of hope, clarity, and grace. Peter avoids sentimentality, choosing instead to share raw truths about fear, time, and rebirth. More than a cancer narrative, this book becomes a companion for anyone navigating darkness, reminding us that survival is not reduction but transformation.

Neel: Krishna Through Art by Vineeta and Arvind Kanoria (AdiDev Press) is a beautifully crafted hardback that blends mythology, art, and imagination for children. Featuring works by iconic artists like Jamini Roy, M. F. Husain, Sakti Burman, and Manjit Bawa, it presents Krishna’s life through diverse artistic visions. With simple storytelling and interactive activities, the book encourages kids to observe, think, and create. More than mythology, it’s an early introduction to art appreciation — a mini-museum that inspires curiosity and creativity.

The Great Indian Heists by Sourabh Mukherjee recounts India’s most audacious and unbelievable real-life robberies. From train vault break-ins to clever cons impersonating officials, each story reads like a Bollywood thriller, full of suspense, grit, and irony. Mukherjee’s crisp, fast-paced writing places readers in the heart of the action, revealing human ambition, greed, and daring without sensationalism. At just over 140 pages, it’s a thrilling, unforgettable dive into the creativity and audacity behind some of India’s boldest crimes.

Some books entertain, but others linger like scars — stories that ache long after the last page. From Khaled Hosseini’s betrayals and endurance, to Hanya Yanagihara’s unflinching grief, Toni Morrison’s ghosts of slavery, and Sylvia Plath’s suffocating despair, these works break you in silence. Alongside them, Hindi classics by Premchand, Dharamvir Bharati, and Phanishwar Nath Renu remind us that heartbreak isn’t always dramatic — sometimes it’s quiet, ordinary, and devastating. These ten books don’t just tell sad stories; they make sadness a part of you.

The Investment Gita by Vikram Singh is a slim yet profound guide that treats money not as greed but as discipline, drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of the Gita. Written in a plain, conversational style, it urges readers to ask deeper questions about financial purpose while cutting through the noise of modern investing. Singh reminds us that patience, calm, and ethics are as vital as profit, making this book less a manual and more a companion for steady living. Light in pages but heavy in thought, it offers clarity in an age of market chaos.

Change Climate – The Last Battle for Planet Earth by teenager Vandita Bajpai is a powerful generational manifesto on the climate crisis. Urgent yet relatable, the book blends Gen-Z culture with stark images of drowning cities, choking oceans, and vanishing air, turning climate change into an alarm we cannot ignore. Rejecting dependence on governments, Bajpai urges individual responsibility and everyday action, making the call to act personal and immediate. Published by TreeShade Books, it is less a textbook than a wake-up call — raw, hopeful, and necessary.

Vartaman, presented by Black Cube Gallery at Bikaner House, New Delhi, invites viewers to pause and dwell in the poetic worlds of artist Yashika Sugandh. Trained in Indian miniature painting, she blends branches, twigs, and found objects with whimsical hybrids — snails carrying giraffes, turtles blooming into tomatoes — to imagine coexistence anew. Her works echo humility and generosity, turning the present into a living, breathing meditation. This exhibition is less a display and more a diary, where art and ecology speak the same language.

In the heart of Connaught Place, Dhoomimal Gallery — India’s oldest modern art gallery — presents the 34th Annual Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation Exhibition and Awards 2025. Running from September 29 to October 15, the show features over 120 works by 60 emerging artists across painting, sculpture, printmaking, video, and digital art. Four young talents will be awarded on October 14, continuing Ravi Jain’s legacy of nurturing new voices in Indian contemporary art. This long-standing platform celebrates experimentation, possibility, and the future of Indian creativity.

When it comes to home décor, bold prints are the ultimate way to express personality, energy, and style. Whether it’s a vibrant floral wallpaper, a geometric rug, or a statement-making throw pillow, bold patterns can completely transform a space from basic to breathtaking. But here’s the thing: decorating with bold prints isn’t just about tossing in a few eye-catching items—it’s about balance, placement, and cohesion.

The shift to remote and hybrid work has made the home office more essential than ever. But creating a home office isn’t just about placing a desk in a spare corner and calling it a day. To truly thrive in your space, it should be both functional and stylish—a place where you can focus, feel inspired, and transition seamlessly from work mode to personal life.

With just a few supplies, a bit of time, and a creative spirit, you can create stunning, functional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that transform your space without breaking the bank. From wall art and textiles to lighting and furniture makeovers, here are some of the best DIY home decor projects that will infuse your home with personality, warmth, and originality.

Scandinavian design has captured the hearts of design lovers around the world for decades—and for good reason. With its focus on simplicity, functionality, and comfort, Scandinavian (or “Scandi”) design is the perfect blueprint for a minimalist home that still feels warm and inviting. Originating in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, this design philosophy embraces clean lines, natural materials, and purposeful living—all without sacrificing style.

Decorating your home doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, some of the most impactful design changes are the simplest—and the cheapest. Whether you're in a rental, on a tight budget, or just love a good DIY project, there are countless ways to refresh your space without spending a fortune. From clever styling tricks to affordable upgrades, these 10 budget-friendly home decor hacks will help you transform your home without emptying your wallet.

When you walk into a beautifully designed room, it’s not just the color or furniture that makes it stand out—it’s the subtle interplay of textures that brings the space to life. Texture is the secret weapon of interior designers, often the difference between a flat, one-dimensional room and one that feels rich, welcoming, and sophisticated.

In the midst of busy modern life, we all need a little sanctuary—a space to unwind, reflect, and recharge. That’s where cozy corners come in. Whether you live in a small apartment, a family home, or a shared space, carving out a personal nook for relaxation is not only possible, but also deeply rewarding. A well-designed cozy corner can become your favorite spot for reading, sipping tea, journaling, or simply enjoying a quiet moment to yourself.

In the world of interior design, few things are as transformative as natural light. It brings warmth, depth, and vitality into a space—making rooms feel larger, more inviting, and full of life. In homes of all sizes and styles, maximizing natural light is a design goal worth pursuing. Whether you’re working with a small city apartment or a sprawling suburban house, smart choices in layout, color, materials, and decor can dramatically boost the light in your home.

As we step into 2025, color is once again at the heart of home design, influencing everything from wall paint to textiles, furniture, and accessories. This year, the trends are all about balance—combining serenity and boldness, grounding nature with expressive energy, and making your space feel both intentional and inspired. Whether you're planning a full makeover or just looking to refresh a room or two, the color palette of 2025 offers something for every style.

Living in a compact home comes with its own set of challenges, but it also opens the door to creative, intentional design. When space is limited, every square inch matters—and with the right decor strategies, even the tiniest home can feel spacious, stylish, and functional. Whether you're in a studio apartment, a small house, or simply working with a limited room, these decor ideas will help you make a big impact in a small space.

Creating a home that balances both modern and vintage elements is an art form. The fusion of these two styles can breathe life into a space, bringing in the best of both worlds: the sleek, minimalist lines of modern design and the charm, character, and timeless appeal of vintage pieces. However, mixing these styles effectively requires careful planning and a good eye for design. It’s about finding harmony between contrasting elements so that they work together rather than compete.

Your living room is the heart of your home. It’s where you entertain guests, spend time with family, and relax after a long day. Because it gets so much use, it’s easy for your living room to start feeling tired and outdated. But don’t worry—refreshing your living room doesn’t require a complete overhaul or a massive budget. With just a few simple updates, you can create a fresh, inviting space that feels like new again. Here are 10 easy ways to refresh your living room this season.

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style, comfort, or functionality. Whether you’re in a compact city apartment, a studio, or a tiny home, you can make your space both beautiful and livable with a bit of creativity and the right design approach. In fact, smaller spaces often push you to be more intentional — choosing pieces that are practical, stylish, and personal.