There are cultural seasons… and then there are cultural shifts. This month, India finds itself in the midst of the latter. Across the country, something extraordinary is unfolding — a creative awakening that is louder, braver, and more imaginative than anything we have witnessed in recent years. From world-class international productions taking centre stage in Mumbai to spiritually charged musical gatherings in Rajasthan, from Goa’s multidisciplinary art melas to Bengaluru’s eco-forward music weekends, India’s cultural landscape is not just expanding — it is transforming.
In the months ahead, the calendar is like a celebration of every facet of creativity. Turn to Feature Story to know what’s happening around the country that is making Indians seek experiences rooted in culture, community, and creative curiosity.
On our cover this month is Kalyani Saha Chawla, a woman whose journey in luxury, entrepreneurship, and brand storytelling has shaped India’s contemporary design vocabulary. Her decade-long role at Christian Dior Couture India became the blueprint for luxury communication in the country. Rezon Luxury Silverware, she continues to redefine the intersection of style, business, and cultural identity. Her recent appearance on The Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives has brought her effortless charm and sharp wit to — and we’re delighted to feature her.

This month, we also bring you Payal Kapoor, a gallerist who shaped contemporary Indian art long before it became fashionable. Her journey with Arushi Arts is a story of clarity, conviction, and uncompromising dedication to artists and ideas that matter.

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