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With INSV Kaundinya, India takes a shot at reclaiming its maritime glory

The ship embarked on her first voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman on December 29, 2025.

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 05:37 am IST

From dig site to political flashpoint: What Keeladi reveals about India’s past

Keeladi discovery challenges historical narratives of urbanism in ancient India.

Art and Culture

Published on Dec 30, 2025 01:03 pm IST

Inside ABD’s plan to build a luxury alcobev house for India

Bikram Basu, managing director at ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd.(Handout)

Published on Dec 13, 2025 10:04 am IST

Decoding Pernod Ricard's India strategy, with CEO Jean Touboul

Jean Touboul, chief executive officer at Pernod Ricard India.(HT)

Updated on Dec 05, 2025 02:42 pm IST

Our watches compete with private jets, art, supercars: Jaquet Droz CEO

Jaquet Droz CEO Alain Delamuraz.(HT)

Updated on Oct 02, 2025 11:34 am IST

How ex banker from Surat mastered Hercules pillar hold, grandest strongman test

Vispy Kharadi's achievements in strongman events are impressive and his feats have garnered international attention, including recognition from Elon Musk, who shared a video of his record-breaking attempt on X.

Published on Sept 13, 2025 11:55 am IST

India's newest spirits: A ₹75 lakh Scotch, luxury vodka and juniper-heavy gin

Premiumisation continues apace in the country’s spirits market.(HT)

Updated on Aug 31, 2025 12:41 pm IST

Sanjaya Baru interview: We’ve turned emigration into an aspiration

Sanjaya Baru, an economist and political analyst, has written extensively on India's economic transformation and development. His recent book is Secession of the Successful: The Flight Out of New India.

Published on Aug 16, 2025 09:55 am IST

11 new spirits for the monsoon: Best tequilas, whiskeys and gins

Copenhagen Sparkling Tea is now available in India through Bebida Hospitality.

Published on Jun 07, 2025 03:02 pm IST

Dr Jagadish Shukla, India's top meteorologist, on climate, and India’s failures

Dr Jagadish Shukla, 81, is a Distinguished University Professor at George Mason University.

Published on May 26, 2025 11:50 am IST

We’re not replacing Scotch, we’re in India to build bourbon: Diego Bianchi

Diego Bianchi.

Art and Culture

Updated on May 01, 2025 06:48 pm IST

Chettiars could have rivalled the Marwaris had history played out differently

From Chettiars to Financiers (2002) by Chern Lian Shan at Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore.(Wikimedia)

Art and Culture

Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:01 pm IST

Neither Tamil nor Hindi is keeping pace with the future, says Peggy Mohan

Peggy Mohan.

Art and Culture

Updated on Mar 25, 2025 06:52 pm IST

How bartenders from Mokokchung to Moradabad are making their mark

How bartenders from Mokokchung to Moradabad are making their mark.

Art and Culture

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 11:58 am IST

Celebrate Holi with these 6 premium new spirits

From rich, wine-cask-finished whiskies to smooth tequilas and bold bourbons, there's something for every taste.(Shutterstock)

Art and Culture

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 02:16 pm IST

Whisky will be a key growth driver for us: Bacardi India’s Vinay Golikeri

Here's how cocktail culture is driving rum sales.(Image by Bacardi)

Art and Culture

Updated on Mar 11, 2025 03:58 pm IST

India could be among the top 10 Swiss watch markets: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard

Known for its deep expertise in ceramics, Rado has been at the forefront of material innovation for decades.

Art and Culture

Updated on Mar 11, 2025 03:20 pm IST

Will tariff cuts give bourbon whiskey the boost it needs?

Bourbon whiskey represents a small segment of the Indian market, with American whiskey exports totalling approximately $9 million in 2024.

Art and Culture

Updated on Feb 26, 2025 11:50 am IST

India has so much cannabis, yet profits so little from it, says new book

Karan Madhok.

Art and Culture

Updated on Feb 21, 2025 08:54 pm IST

30BestBars India awards: Delhi bar is crowned India’s best

30BestBars India awards shares top bars across India along with evolving trends seen in cocktail culture. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 03:10 pm IST

Universal Geneve: An iconic watch brand is preparing for a big comeback

Universal Genève Polerouter SAS Tribute Timepieces.

Art and Culture

Published on Jan 09, 2025 03:08 pm IST

Spirits forecast 2025: What you could be drinking this year

This year is expected to bring us more rare expressions of whisky, luxury rums, and even elusive Japanese whisky brands. (Pexels)

Art and Culture

Published on Jan 02, 2025 02:07 pm IST

Class differences, prejudices play a role in road rage: Top traffic psychologist

Anagha Pullangotte is one of the few traffic psychologists in India.

Updated on Dec 22, 2024 08:15 pm IST

Loop: Are the cult earplugs really worth it?

Loop earplugs were launched in India in September this year.

Updated on Dec 26, 2024 12:15 pm IST

Demand for our single malts has shown no signs of slowing down: Paul John

Paul P John.

Art and Culture

Published on Dec 03, 2024 01:04 pm IST

47 going on 18: Encounter with influencer aiming to live forever

The millionaire tech entrepreneur and bio hacker is 47 but claims to have reversed his epigenetic age by 5.1 years. (Wikimedia Commons)

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 06:48 am IST

From Indri’s Diwali Edition 2024 to Amrut’s Bella, spirits to sip this winter

From the Macallan Rare Cask 2023 and Indri’s Diwali Edition 2024 to Amrut’s Bella rum, new spirits to sip this winter

Art and Culture

Published on Nov 18, 2024 02:01 pm IST

The Mohinder Amarnath interview: On cricket politics, 'bunch of jokers' and more

Mohinder Amarnath played 69 Tests and 85 ODIs for India(Getty)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024 02:43 pm IST

Glenlivet: From smugglers’ whisky to global giant

Owned by Chivas Brothers, Pernod Ricard’s dedicated Scotch business, Glenlivet sells over 20 million bottles annually.

Art and Culture

Published on Nov 09, 2024 07:00 am IST

Luxury retail infrastructure in India is becoming sophisticated: Panerai CEO

Published on Oct 09, 2024 03:14 pm IST

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