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Love Story: An exclusive look at JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s New York
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I travelled 6,000 kilometres to sleep on a Hästens mattress—crafted over 600 hours
This isn’t a midlife crisis. But if it were, I’d be coping by investing my life’s earnings in a 174-year-old Swedish company that's mastered the art of a good night's sleep.
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8 Indian colleges that served as cinematic backdrops for Bollywood movies
Here's a list of classic coming-of-age Bollywood movies are set against the back drop of historic Indian colleges.
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This jewellery store in Tiruppur is inspired by South Indian temple architecture
Sabari Gold & Diamonds in Tiruppur, designed by Parinamah is conceived around the concept of a temple, with symbolism depicted in lighting and architecture.
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Anita Dongre has arrived in Beverly Hills with its signature craftsmanship
House of Anita Dongre expands its formidable empire to bring unflinching Indian craftsmanship to Los Angeles.
Dining
20 must-visit restaurants in India with the most breathtaking mountain views
Escape into the delectable dining experiences—curated by these restaurants in India—that are served against the breathtaking expanse of the hills.
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AD Visits Vijay Varma’s home in Juhu
An actor, but also a reader, a sneakerhead, an art lover, and a memory hoarder with a green thumb. AD visits Vijay Varma's home in Juhu, overlooking an expansive lush land—an anomaly in the Maximum City. Video Credits: Director/Producer: Harshita Nayyar Shot by: Ishan Singh Editor : Satvik Bhat
Inside the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial | AD Visits
In front of Mumbai’s historic Mayor’s Bungalow, a subterranean memorial has quietly taken shape—bridging past and present through architecture that respects both history and the land. Every tree has been preserved, including an ancient one that rises through the Bangalore-tiled roof of the administration offices, seamlessly blending nature with design. Conceptualised and designed by AD100 Abha Narain Lambah, this space honours Balasaheb Thackeray’s artistic legacy while creating room for reflection and community. AD presents an exclusive first look, led by none other than Aditya Thackeray.
Inside Actor Alaya F's Home in Mumbai | AD Visits
In just one and a half months, designer Zara Eisa art directed Jawaani Jaaneman actor Alaya F's 1,200-square-foot dream home in Mumbai’s northern suburbs. It is this home that has frequently appeared as the setting from which Alaya F broadcasts her life on social media: yoga reels, pre-party glam shots, sweet selfies in solitude. Perhaps it was that overexposure that triggered her desire for a design refresh. Earlier this year, she reached out to interior designer Zara Eisa to art direct her home so it better aligned with her idea of the big roles that even small spaces can play—in this case, an apartment that is home, office and filming location rolled into one. Creative Director: Vidhi Balasaria Producer: Harshita Nayyar Digital Editor: Harleen Kalsi Production Agency: Kinetic Stories Cinematographer: Bhavish Dhanwani (via production agency) Editor: Kushagra Tiwaree (via production agency)
Inside Sonam Kapoor’s Stunning Mumbai Home | AD India
Sonam Kapoor’s Mumbai home is a magnificent layering of Tanjore paintings, Naga panels, Rajasthani jalis, zardozi embroideries and beyond. Along with AD100 designer Kavita Singh, she composes a love song to the decorative arts of India. Director/Editor: Piya Pahwa DOP: Chirag Sadhnani Producer: Harshita Nayyar Styling: Nikhil Mansata Creative Direction: Dhun Cordo and Nikhil Mansata Interior Styling: Samir Wadekar Fashion Assistant: Roshni Sukhlecha Hair: Hiral Bhatia Make-up: Namrata Soni Florals: Manisha Pamnani
Actor Jaaved Jaaferi’s Mediterranean Inspired Mumbai Home
Jaaved's recent move to Bandra is inspired by sentimental reverence, not just for the coastal suburb but also for his two elder children, Meezaan and Alaviaa. He says, “Earlier my problem with Bandra was that, with the amount of construction everywhere, buildings are situated amusingly close together where you can open the door and ask for a cup of sugar. But when I saw this place I just fell in love’’. After hours of discussion and brainstorming, his succinct brief to Kush Bhayani of KULx Studio was to create a space with minimal sophistication. “Warm, natural, eclectic.’’ And so, Kush designed a home that hangs heavy with history…a mature, expansive twin of his family home with Mediterranean design ethos. Directed by: Piya Pahwa Produced by: Talib Chitalwala and Nidhi Panicker Videography: Rohit Mendiratta (@thematterstudio_) Words: Harleen Kalsi
Inside Ananya Panday's First Home in Mumbai Designed by Gauri Khan | AD India
With plenty of natural light, indoor plants and a controlled colour palette, Ananya Panday’s 1,100-square-foot apartment has been designed by Gauri Khan as a light and breezy space— one that feels very calming!
Inside Virat Kohli’s Spacious Nature Inspired Holiday Home | AD India
Virat Kohli unwinds at his wellness-chic and tech-savvy holiday home in Alibag, brought to life by globally acclaimed architects at SAOTA, led by Phillippe Fouché. Although this conscious preacher of wellness and slow living didn’t just choose any property to call home in the coastal town, he handpicked Avās Living, a community centered around a holistic luxury lifestyle, started by founder and CEO Aditya Kilachand. While being outdoors and within the vicinity of nature soothes Virat, it’s the Avās app integrated with wellness technology features such as circadian lighting, gas leak detectors, and advanced air and water filtration, among others, that truly makes him happy. “One thing that makes spending time here easy is the Avās app, which more or less organises everything for me. It gives me a customised dashboard of all the things I need while I’m here. My favourite feature is home automation.’’ That’s understandable.
Inside Sonakshi Sinha's Luxury Mumbai Home | AD India
Sonakshi Sinha’s 4,000-square-foot Mumbai home is an embodiment of understated luxury. The idea of creating multifunctional spaces tailored to Sinha’s lifestyle was at the heart of reD Architects’ creative process. An airy four-bedroom apartment was duly transformed into a 1.5 bedroom home complete with an art studio, a yoga area, a dedicated dressing room, and a walk-in wardrobe overlooking the sea. Sliding walls, Murphy beds, and automated screens allow the actor to continually adapt her home to fit her every requirement. “Rajiv and Ekta have done a fantastic job of getting my vibe right,” a satisfied Sinha (@aslisona) tells us. Visuals Editor: Harshita Nayyar Directed and Edited by: Piya Pahwa Videography: Rohit Mendiratta Words: Nuriyah Johar
Inside Mithila Palkar's Dreamy Mumbai Home
Designer Rutuja Tulsulkar’s take on best friend and actor Mithila Palkar’s Dadar abode is a thorough labour of love.
Inside Aahana Kumra's Vibrant Mumbai Home | AD Visits
With personally curated art and emblems of her childhood, Aahana Kumra's home, designed by Shireen Mahna, is at once trad and tony. For Kumra, the home is a manifestation twenty years in the making, and one that nods equally to her Lucknowi roots and her life in Mumbai. "There are whiffs of Kashmir, London and Delhi too. It's a collection of all my favourite places," she says, adding that the vision was largely informed by English design, because "I travel a lot to London". But really, as I step inside, what strikes me isn't the English-ness at all, but rather the glimmers of India that peep through the pastels.
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Priyanka Chopra's The Bluff and 7 other pirate films and shows with theatrical design
From Pirates of the Caribbean to Hook, here's a voyage through the sets that shaped the pirate legend.
Dining
8 new restaurants in Mumbai to check out this February
These new restaurants in Mumbai blend ambience, craft and considered cuisine in equal measure.
Dining
This kindergarten-turned-cafe in Nagpur is a masterclass is adaptive reuse
Shaped by a shared vision between client and architect, the cafe in Nagpur draws on Indian material wisdom to create a slow, grounded setting where nature, experience, and belonging lead.
Entertaining
With only 38 seats, this new bar in Hyderabad offers a heady escape
Designed by Sona Reddy Studio, this new bar in Hyderabad merges industrial, modern and nostalgic elements, making you wonder if you’re in a parallel universe.
Travel
Step into your Bridgerton fantasy at these 5 lavish hotels across India
If the Bridgerton sets leave you starry-eyed, these five luxury hotels in India will have you living like the ton.
Retail
Gaurav Gupta brings theatrical restraint to his new menswear store in Delhi
With its latest store in Delhi’s DLF Emporio, the spot where Gaurav Gupta’s first-ever store was also launched, the brand has come full circle.
Film
Wuthering Heights: An exclusive first look at the surreal, symbolism-packed sets
Breaking down all of the design details in Emerald Fennell’s latest feast-for-the-senses film.
Entertaining
This is what your dream home looks like according to your horoscope 2026
A journey through the 12 signs of the zodiac allows us to understand how astrology, interior design and personal identity intertwine.
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Dining
This seafood restaurant is nestled within a 250-year-old home in Mangalore
Designed by Hiraya Design Studio, Thimmappa occupies a restored home in Mangalore where a quiet extension, climate, and everyday use guide the space.
Retail
Furniture brand Objectry’s New Delhi store celebrates ten years of process-led design
Designed in collaboration with Ishaan Bharat of Sector Form, Objectry’s milestone store blurs the boundaries between workshop, gallery and retail.