Abhilasha Ojha

From Alps backdrops to underwater vows, weddings turn extravagant & unique

Estimated to be around $130 billion, according to brokerage Jefferies, India's wedding industry is the world's second largest, next only to China

With weddings becoming ever more lavish, gifts need to rise to the occasion

No Indian wedding is complete without some sparkle, and Bottega Veneta's Knot Minaudiere Clutch in gold delivers just that

Flying in chefs to iconic recreations, wedding food tells a culinary tale

Food trends at Indian weddings have reached new heights, with customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, and bespoke table linens with monograms

Couples are sailing into new beginnings with cruise weddings, yacht parties

Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha (Alleppey), the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties

From castles to beaches, wedding venues are becoming increasingly exotic

With Arabian elegance, wellness treatments, and luxury pool villas, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort is a mix of modern luxury and mystique

Wedding decor embraces grandeur, reflecting couples' personal stories

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories, writes Abhilasha Ojha

Sweet revolution: Mithai gets a gourmet twist with luxury ingredients

Champagne-infused laddoos to gold-foiled barfi, artisanal brands are transforming traditional Indian sweets into high-end delicacies

As spiritual tourism rises, hotels and resorts queue up to pay obeisance

As spiritual tourism rises, hotels and resorts queue up to pay obeisance with properties, aartis, meditation, and more

Dining delights to home delicacies, restaurants get into gourmet retail

From delectable pastes to artisanal blends, savoury chips to ice-creams, culinary treats crafted by in-house chefs are hitting the shelves

Diversity drive: How LGBTQIA++ struggles for pride of place in India Inc

Inclusion of women improves with corporate DE&I initiatives, but discourse for the disabled and LGBTQIA++ has only begun

Food and beverage industry bites into NFTs, but is it late to the party?

Nestle is also doling out NFTs, as are restaurants, cafes and alcohol brands, but will people dip into this growing digital platter?

Soaring variety in in-flight meals is giving a lift to ready-to-eat brands

Poha to biryani, instant food firms have a full plate as airlines focus on in-flight experience

Feast & fest: Odisha goes all out for Hockey World Cup that begins Jan 13

State's biggest cultural extravaganza to coincide with tournament that is expected to increase tourism by 70%

Most Indian companies are yet to embrace time management: James Root

Interview with partner, Bain & Company, Hong Kong

Winning in the aftermarket

You may choose to outsource it or bring it under your own roof, but keeping a keen eye on after-sales service will ensure consumers come back for more

Defining the new role of HR leaders

The leadership management strategy should become a 'national' issue: Karen Greenbaum & Peter Felix

Interview with President & CEO, outgoing President, Association of Executive Search Consultants

The right fit

As finding talent becomes increasingly difficult, corporations look at recruitment partners to come up with innovative ways to search, source, screen and hire employees

Shooting star: The mystique of Rajesh Khanna

A biography of the late superstar Rajesh Khanna deftly captures his insecurity and loneliness after success ditched him

Branding for a cause