There’s something quietly exciting about the start of a new travel season. It brings with it the urge to step out, to rediscover familiar places and to seek out the unexpected. This issue is shaped around that feeling of movement and possibility.
We begin with Réunion Island, a slice of paradise hidden in the Indian Ocean, where volcanic landscapes and raw natural beauty spark adventure at every turn. Next, we fly you to Guangzhou, China, where, as spring settles in and paints the city in vivid colours, the Canton Fair draws visitors from across the world. Closer to home, we explore Gujarat’s royal past through palace stays that still echo with history.
Travel is also about what we taste and experience along the way.
In our Indulge section, we take a decadent bite of India’s evolving chocolate story, shaped by passionate makers and curious consumers. In MyCity, actor and TV host Rannvijay Singha shares his connection with Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, where every turn feels like a discovery etched in memory.
Elsewhere in the edition, discover Bengaluru’s oldworld charm through art at its airport terminal. And step into a candid conversation with industrialist and philanthropist couple Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla.
Here’s to discovering something new, wherever you go next.
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Several streams cascade down a mossy rock face into a turquoise basin at the Langevin Waterfall, also known as Cascade de Grand Galet. On Réunion Island, it captivates with its breathtaking beauty, making it a popular spot for photography, canyoning and even swimming in nearby areas.
Nobel Prize-winning American novelist John Steinbeck
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Indulge
India’s evolving chocolate landscape, shaped by artisanal craftsmanship and inventive flavours.
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Quest
Step into the era of maharajas and nawabs with Gujarat’s palace trail, where opulent architecture brings royal history to life.
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Skyline
Experience old Bengaluru through the art showcased at Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport.
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Wanderland
Dive into Guangzhou's historical and cultural charm beyond its trade fair buzz.
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Touch&Go
Billionaire industrialist and philanthropist Yohan Poonawalla and his wife Michelle talk about redefining success beyond wealth.
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RÉUNION ISLAND by Kerry Walker
Walker is an award-winning travel writer and the author of numerous Lonely Planet guides, including Great Britain and Europe. Kerry contributes regularly to publications including The Times, The Telegraph, and National Geographic Traveller.
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GOUNGZHOU by Faye Bradley
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INDIA'S CHOCOLATE REVOLUTION with Sadaf Hussain
Hussain is a chef and author, known for exploring Indian culinary heritage. A MasterChef India 5 finalist, he writes and curates experiences that connect food with culture, gender, memory and history, bringing lesserknown regional traditions to contemporary audiences.
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GUJARAT by Anil Mulchandani
Mulchandani is a freelance journalist, published author and a food critic. He has penned several travel guidebooks for international publishers and his articles are published in leading national newspapers and magazines.
GUJARAT'S ROYAL PALACES with Abhishek Pandey
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O ne of the world’s largest cities, Shanghai dazzles with its ultramodern skyline and gleaming neon billboards. Rapidly transformed yet deeply rooted in history, the city balances cutting-edge development with a richly layered cultural core.
Towering Skyscrapers
From the Shanghai Tower, known as the world’s third-tallest building (632 m), to the Shanghai World Financial Center (492 m) and the Jin Mao Tower (more than 420 m), China’s most cosmopolitan city, Shanghai is pure glamour.
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World-famous Restaurants
Coffee Culture
Canal Escape
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Shanghai boasts over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants, making it one of the best places for luxury dining. Taian Table, Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, 102 House, Bao Li Xuan and Ji Pin Court are among a few options to explore.
Shanghai moves fast and runs on coffee. With over 9,500 cafés, the city has fully embraced a thriving coffee culture. Yet this isn’t a recent obsession; Shanghai’s link with coffee dates back more than 170 years, blending deep-rooted history with its modern, fast-paced rhythm.
Escape Shanghai with a day trip to its scenic canal towns, where ancient bridges and traditional houses reveal the region’s past. While some are more popular, charming spots like Qibao remain a little offbeat.
Architectural Blend
Shanghai is home to a unique architecture with the historic shikumen houses that blend Chinese and Western architecture, and once made up a significant part of the city’s housing. Today, preserved lanes like Xintiandi and Tianzifang have transformed into lively hubs with boutiques and cafes.
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journey into sound, ritual and celebration at Day Zero Festival being held in Bali on April 17. The popular event blends electronic music, art and spirituality, bringing together global DJs for a sunset-to-sunrise experience inspired by nature and mysticism. It's being organised at GWK Cultural Park.
bringing his hypnotic and cinematic soundscapes to India for the first time, Max Richter, the Oscar-nominated composer and pianist will perform live for one unforgettable evening. The concert takes place at the Grand Theatre, NMACC in Mumbai on April 18.
creativity is at the heart of the popular Mumbai restaurant, Bandra Born. From its vibrant artistic aesthetic to its locally inspired dishes, there’s always a surprise element at play. Take the East Indian Crab Curry Sip, for instance, which is made with nearly 30 locally sourced spices, fresh sea crab, white wine, brandy and a host of other ingredients. Like many dishes here, it keeps diners guessing about what goes into the mix.
drawing from timeless storytelling and classical dance, the Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet presents its upcoming production 'A Tale of Dreams and Destinies' on April 12 at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru. Featuring over 200 dancers, the ballet draws inspiration from the classic story of Arabian Nights.
fascination continues to surround the late pop legend Michael Jackson, one of the world’s most intriguing celebrities, as his nephew Jaafar Jackson attempts to retell the story of the legend on the big screen. The biopic traces a life-spanning portrait of the global superstar. The film releases in theatres on April 24.
rand processions and age-old rituals bring the ancient city of Bhaktapur in Nepal alive during Bisket Jatra each April. Celebrated for eight to nine days, the festival welcomes spring and the Nepali New Year with dramatic chariot processions, tug-of-war contests and traditional ceremonies honouring deities.
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housed in a restored Portuguese-era bungalow in Goa, celebrity chef Kunal Kapur’s Pincode Bungalow brings together flavours from across India. The restaurant draws inspiration from regional pincodes, presenting nostalgic dishes that celebrate the country’s diverse culinary traditions in a relaxed coastal setting.
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journey to Italy’s capital city to catch the 64th edition of Milan Design Week, bringing a range of activities taking place over seven days. Happening from April 20 to 26 at Fiera Milano, the fair spotlights furniture, textiles, lighting and technology brands, as well as hosts the biennial EuroCucina kitchen exhibition, which alternates with lighting showcase Euroluce.
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COMPOUNDING YOURSELF THE POWER OF SMALL IMPROVEMENTS
Dr. Manimekalai Mohan Founder & Managing Trustee SSVM Group of Institutions, Tamil Nadu
In finance, compounding is often described as the silent force that transforms small investments into significant wealth over time. Yet, its most powerful expression lies beyond money; it resides in the way we grow as individuals.
Every day, in ways both visible and unseen, we are compounding ourselves.
Our knowledge expands when we remain curious. Our skills sharpen through consistent practice. Our character deepens through the values we uphold and the relationships we cherish. These small, steady investments shape not only who we become, but also the difference we make in the lives of others.
Where Small Steps Lead
For young minds, this principle holds profound meaning. Success rarely arrives in dramatic moments; it is built quietly through small, consistent efforts. A few extra pages read, a skill practised with patience, a thoughtful question or a habit formed with discipline, these may seem insignificant at first. Yet, they accumulate into confidence, competence and clarity of purpose.
Compounding also reminds us that habits, both positive and negative, gain strength through repetition. While good habits evolve into strengths, negative patterns can accumulate into lasting limitations. Procrastination, lack of discipline, poor choices of friends and wasting time may seem harmless in the short term, but over time they restrict opportunities and growth.
The Grace of Focus
In a world filled with distractions, focus becomes a defining strength. Meaningful progress rarely comes from doing everything at once, but from investing time and energy with intention. When individuals discover their interests and commit to developing them with perseverance, growth begins to accelerate.
To compound oneself is to embrace the quiet discipline of continuous growth, to learn each day, improve with patience and move forward with purpose.
OpenAir
keenly observe everyday objects as you travel to Mumbai for 'एक
(A Fistful of Sky), an exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Subodh Gupta at NMACC. On view until May 17, the show transforms utilitarian objects like utensils and tiffins into works of art exploring migration, labour, faith and aspiration, in Gupta's signature style.
nmot just a race but a city-wide spectacle, the London Marathon draws thousands of runners each April. The 42.2-km course winds past landmarks like Tower Bridge and finishes near Buckingham Palace. Millions are raised for charity, making it one of the world’s most celebrated marathons. It takes place on April 26.
oments of identity and expression come alive through portraiture at ‘Portraits in Time’, presented by Great Banyan Art. On view from April 9 to 15 at Bikaner House in New Delhi, the exhibition features works by Indian and international artists, alongside European artworks and pieces by unknown artists from the courts of erstwhile Indian rulers.
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plan a stay steeped in royal nostalgia when visiting Jodhpur at Ajit Bhawan. Once a royal residence, the heritage hotel reflects Rajput elegance while placing guests close to landmarks like Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada, making it an atmospheric base for exploring the Blue City.
quest for meditative art experiences ends in New Delhi as the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) presents ‘Slow Is the New Urgent’, an exhibition where art invites you to slow down. Bringing together works by 11 contemporary artists, it explores themes of consumerism, climate strain and digital surveillance. It is on view until April 15.
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reimagining Andy Weir’s novel Project Hail Mary for the big screen, the new sci-fi adventure starring Ryan Gosling follows science teacher Ryland Grace as he wakes up alone on a spaceship, light-years from Earth. As his memory gradually returns, he uncovers a mission to save the Sun and humanity from a mysterious, life-threatening force.
step into the breathtaking landscape of Lansdowne in Uttarakhand, where pine forests, quiet roads and misty hills shape the rhythm of the day. It’s a place to slow down, making it a perfect weekend getaway. Enjoy a peaceful stay at the property, the Sen, with experiences ranging from riverside treks and guided forest drives to immersive village tours.
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Venturing into spring, Greece unfolds through two of its most compelling destinations, including Athens and Crete; each offering a dynamic calendar of cultural, artistic and culinary highlights that extend into the summer months. From Open House Athens, with free architectural tours on April 4 and 5, to the Athens Jazz Festival transforming the cultural venue Technopolis into a vibrant open-air stage from May 25 to 31, the Greek capital enchants with exciting experiences. Further south, in Crete, the historic Fortezza of Rethymno hosts Wines@Fortezza in mid-June, while July brings the Cretan Diet Festival. So this summer, step into Greece’s vibrant calendar of festivals and experiences.
EARTH'S MOST
R ising sheer, rugged and jungle-clad from the Indian Ocean, the small volcanic island of Réunion is like a stepping stone to a wilder world.
Words Kerry Walker
DRAMATIC DETOUR
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Imagine Jurassic Park, but real. Raw, untamed nature erupting, cascading, growing and breathing. That's Réunion Island.
Wedged between Madagascar and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, this small French-speaking island packs more landscape into one small piece of land than most continents manage in thousands of miles. Volcanoes that spit lava into the sea, cirques so drenched in waterfalls they seem to be weeping with beauty and a rainforest so dense and alive you half-expect something prehistoric to rustle through the undergrowth. Tortoises lumber. Geckos cling. Tropical birds cut colour across the canopy like brushstrokes no painter could invent.
One morning, you are picking your way across a lunar lava field and by afternoon, you are craning your neck at mountain peaks that spike above 3,000 m. And then, the coastline opens up. Lagoons glittering, warm and impossibly blue, and somewhere out there in the deep, a humpback whale breaches, slow and enormous. Réunion doesn't ask whether you're the adventurous type. It simply assumes you are.
SEGA AND MALOYA, UNESCO-LISTED TRADITIONAL MUSIC, ANIMATE RÉUNION’S EVENINGS, WHILE HINDU TEMPLES, CHURCHES AND PAGODAS REFLECT ITS HERITAGE.
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Lunar Landscapes
Nicknamed le volcan (the Volcano) by locals, the island’s showstopper, 2,631-m-high Piton de la Fournaise, still regularly erupts. Get up close on an otherworldly drive across Plaine des Sables, a Mars-like volcanic plateau of windblown, rust-red ash. Stop at Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob for gasp-eliciting views deep into the crater and hike to the Dolomieu crater to catch a stunning salsa of volcano and clouds!
Must: Try a half-day caving tour through lava tunnels in Sainte-Rose.
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Emerald Escape
Réunion’s west coast fits the fantasy bill, with white sand easing into the jewel-coloured Indian Ocean. Roches-Noires in SaintGilles is a terrific springboard for exploring, starting with Plage des Roches Noires, a turquoise bay where you can swim, kayak and stand-up paddleboard in the lagoon. Or boat out to coral reefs to snorkel, watch dolphins and migratory humpback whales (peak season is from June to September). Other beach beauties include Plage de L'Hermitage, four miles of blonde sand fringed by casuarina trees and a lagoon, and wavy, white-sand Plage de Boucan Canot.
Must: Head east for volcanic beaches and big waves, and south for pounding surf and stunners like black-sand Plage du Tremblet.
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Creole Culture
Culturally, Réunion is unique, with European, Asian and African influences all in the Creole mix, and mosques, cathedrals and temples dotting the island.
This diversity is reflected in the food, too. Dig into turmeric-laced caris (curries), rougail saucisse (spicy sausage), and bouchons (steamed dumplings) at laid-back beach shacks and canteens.
For a brush with the island’s rich Creole heritage, swing giddily up a winding road through lush jungle and mist-wisped volcanoes to Hell-Bourg. This former spa town, feted for its thermal waters, rewinds time with its immaculately preserved 19th-century Creole mansions painted in rainbow colours.
Must: Step inside Maison Folio for an intimate glimpse into colonial-era life, with its beautifully preserved interiors and gardens.
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COLOUR COLLISION
Beyond cinematic dreams and dazzling nightlife, Mumbai draws art lovers this April to Tao Art Gallery in Worli, where multi-disciplinary artist Jayesh Sachdev showcases striking fibreglass sculptures finished with automotive paint, alive with bold colours and exuberant patterns. Catch the exhibition from April 17 to May 22.
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Valdez’s historical fiction novel follows Nikki, a woman who uncovers her family’s surprising connection to a forgotten “Kingdom of the Happy Land” founded by formerly enslaved people. Through dual timelines, the story explores the resilience of generations determined to protect their heritage.
KEEPER OF LOST CHILDREN
by Sadeqa Johnson
Johnson’s sweeping historical novel follows three interconnected lives across decades, from post-war Germany to 1960s America. Inspired by real events, it reveals how one woman’s compassion changes countless lives.
THE ASTRAL LIBRARY
by Kate Quinn
A fantasy adventure read about Alix Watson, a young woman who discovers a hidden magical library where readers can step inside classic books. As danger threatens this refuge, she must navigate literary worlds and uncover the mystery endangering the library.
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In a world obsessed with curated itineraries and picture-perfect destinations, Nath’s travel memoir invites readers to pause, wander deeper and rediscover the true meaning of travel. This book follows her journey as she leaves behind the familiar to explore some of the world’s most remote and evocative landscapes, from a tiny Arctic island to off-grid Indigenous communities in Myanmar.
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THE EPIC HILL RUSH
F or someone who has criss-crossed India on two wheels for over two decades, it takes a lot for a destination to truly stand out. Yet for actor and television host Rannvijay Singha, the answer to India’s next great offbeat journey is Tawang, a place he recalls vividly from his motorcycle tour through the region.
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Quest
In Arunachal Pradesh, where India meets its first light, the journey starts changing long before you reach the mountains. Sela Pass, the stunning gateway connecting Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang to the rest of India, was once synonymous with challenging roads and sheer endurance. Today, while access has improved, it still retains its raw, adventurous edge. Even at 4,170 m, I was greeted by lush greenery and an unexpected softness in the landscape.
From Guwahati, the route winds through the meditative villages of Bomdila and Dirang. On the morning of our ascent from Dirang, fresh snowfall had been reported. Ice and frozen stretches awaited us at Sela. We took the Sela tunnel, but the thrill remained. Layers went on, rain gear followed and our group checked
brakes and tyres. Riding in formation, we zigzagged carefully past frost-lined roads and glacial lakes.
In the mountains, plans are suggestions. A seven-day ride stretched into nine, as we lingered in villages that asked us to stay a little longer. With around 100 high-altitude lakes around Sela, we formed a regular ritual. Every evening, we would settle by a lake, switch off the motorcycle engines and just stare at the stunning sky. Night after night, stars spilt across impossibly clear skies.
Tawang teaches you to surrender. As the Golden Buddha smiled down from the Tawang Monastery, I realised it’s not just the landscape but the people who make the journey unforgettable.
Where light glints o golden pagodas, and tea-kissed trails weave through a landscape that feels both gentle and firm. Where the rhythm of Buddhist chants drifts through the air like a quiet invitation. Here, every step feels unhurried, and every moment, a bit more mindful. Follow us on: www.arunachaltourism.com ArunachalTsm @ArunachalTsm arunachaltsm
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Bordered by Tibet to the north and Bhutan to the south-west, Tawang district is located around 183 km from Bomdila. It is known for its dramatic landscapes with the Gudpi and Chong-Chugmi ranges, Tawang Chu River and lush valleys. Home largely to the Monpa tribe, it celebrates vibrant festivals like Losar and Torgya. Its glacial lakes, including Sela and Sangetser, shimmer in summer and freeze in winter.
First Dawn
Magic of Tawang
The Dong Valley in Arunachal is the first in India to greet the sun as it rises over the horizon. It's in the eastern part of the state.
The Prayers
Tawang Monastery, one of the largest in the world, was founded between 1680 and 1681 and is home to over 450 Buddhist monks.
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Indulge BEAN. BAR. BRILLIANT.
I n dia's chocolate story is being rewritten, one carefully crafted, single-origin bar at a time, by passionate makers and curious eaters alike.
Words Sadaf Hussain
India’s chocolate landscape is entering a bold new phase, led by indulgence through artisanal craftsmanship and inventive flavours. No longer confined to familiar formats, Indian chocolatiers are experimenting with single-origin cocoa, small-batch production and unexpected ingredients like spices, indigenous fruits, floral infusions and savoury notes, creating chocolates that are as much about storytelling as they are about taste.
This shift is being driven by a new generation of conscious consumers who value authenticity, provenance and creativity. They are seeking out bars that highlight the nuances of Indiangrown cocoa, celebrate local terroir and push flavour boundaries beyond the conventional. As a result, chocolate in India is fast emerging
as a sophisticated, experience-led category, where craftsmanship and innovation take centre stage.
Artisanal brands such as Manam, Paul and Mike, Subko Cacao, Chitram Craft
Chocolates, Mason & Co., La Folie and Ether
Atelier are rewriting what Indian chocolate can be.
Gold Standard
Single-origin chocolate, made from cocoa sourced from one specific region or farm, is rapidly becoming the gold standard, and India's geography makes it well-suited.
Paul and Mike, headquartered in Kochi, follows a farm-to-bar model using cocoa grown and fermented in Kochi and Coimbatore.
Conscious Indulgence
Today's luxury chocolate consumers are not just seeking pleasure. They are also seeking purpose. Health messaging has become an integral part of the premium chocolate conversation. Increased cocoa percentages, transparent sugar labelling and sugar-free ranges are standard considerations. Chef Ankita Jain of Harsh Chocolates observes, “Just like wine and coffee, people are starting to understand origin, flavour and cocoa percentages and appreciate when a dessert uses truly high-quality chocolate.”
From Kitchens to Fine Dining
The growing availability of premium chocolate has genuinely transformed how pastry chefs approach their craft. Pastry Chef Oindrila Bala explains that when the chocolate itself is exceptional, “the goal is to build a dish around its flavour rather than hide it under layers of competing ingredients. If chocolate becomes just another flavour among many, the ingredient loses its value.”
Their range pairs single-origin dark and milk chocolates with Indian fruits, spices and nuts. Subko Cacao, an extension of Mumbai's renowned Subko Speciality Coffee Roasters, applies the same sourcing rigour to cocoa from Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Auroville-based Mason & Co. takes this philosophy further, overseeing the bean-to-bar journey from harvest and fermentation to roasting, grinding and wrapping, using organic, single-origin cocoa sourced directly from farms across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Chaitanya Muppala of craft chocolate brand Manam Chocolate says, “The cocoa should speak loudest.” Chocolate maker L. Nitin Chordia of Kocoatrait agrees: "Well-fermented beans can release aromas of fruit, honey or nuts, offering early signals of the flavours that may eventually emerge in the finished bar."
For pastry chef Tanya Gupta of Delhi-based cloud bakery Whisk A Wish, the shift has been liberating. “With the rise of craft and premium chocolate, chefs now have the freedom to explore flavour more thoughtfully,” she shares.
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India's artisanal chocolate makers are not simply importing a European template. They are weaving local identity into every bar. Saffron, cardamom, chilli and mango sit comfortably alongside hazelnut and sea salt. La Folie, founded in Mumbai by chef-chocolatier Sanjana Patel, brings a fine-dining sensibility to bean-to-bar chocolate, spanning single-origin bars, refined bonbons and seasonal dessert collections. Luxury chocolaterie in Mumbai, Ether Atelier, under chef-chocolatier Prateek Bakhtiani, whose background spans classical pastry training and chemistry, approaches chocolate as an object of craft and design, producing sculpted bonbons and curated gifting collections.
Taste chocolate this way, and an entirely new world of flavour begins to unfold.
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A Kingdom Less Travelled
Gujarat was once home to over 200 princely states, each distinguished by its opulent palaces and regal traditions. This rich legacy continues to shape the state’s cultural identity and captivate visitors even today.
Words Anil Mulchandani
Few chapters in India’s past evoke such grandeur as the era of its maharajas and nawabs, rulers of the erstwhile princely states, famed for their opulent palaces and lifestyles. And while Rajasthan may dominate popular imagination, the region of present-day Gujarat had around 200 princely states, including the erstwhile Baroda State under the progressive rule of Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III.
Vadodara (Baroda)
We began our royal tour of Gujarat at Vadodara (earlier called Baroda) with a visit to the Lukshmi Vilas Palace. Set in about 720 acres, the palace has a long and impressive facade, featuring Venetian-Gothic features, umbrella domes, cupolas, jarokha balconies like those of Rajput palaces, Islamic minarets, and curves and arches, with an impressive portico tall enough for an elephant with the royal family on a howdah atop it to enter the palace. It is easy to believe that this is among the largest private residences in the world and one of the most valuable palaces in India. A pass for the audio-guided tour is perfect for exploring the lavish interiors with a profusion of Italian marble, stained glass, mosaics, paintings, sculptures and porcelain artefacts.
Paintings by legendary artist Raja Ravi Varma, and bronzes and statues by Augusto Felici, an Italian sculptor.
The Darbarhall, which has a decorous, sevendomed ceiling, carved wooden galleries, murals from the great Hindu epics, busts of kings, stained glass depicting Hindu mythologies, and a sumptuous silver throne.
Dinner can be enjoyed at Madhavbagh, a royal mansion. Enjoy a royal meal of sunti (meat balls), kheema parsundi (layered minced meat), mutton loncha and Baroda-style prawn curry.
Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar was one of the most prosperous princely states of Saurashtra region, and even today, the district is known for its coastal industries, such as salt works, limestone, ship recycling and port-led activities. Nilambag Palace is just 17 minutes from the airport and close to the business districts as well, yet it is shielded from the bustle of the city by a facade of trees. Built in 1879 and converted into a heritage hotel in 1984, the palace entry is through a grand pillared portico framed by ornate teakwood carvings.
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The 19th-century Sir Takhtasinhji General Hospital, designed by Sir William Emerson (architect of Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial Hall), the old granary called Darbari Kothar, Gangadevi temple, the royal cenotaphs at Raj Samadhi, the imposing Motibag Town Hall, and the old fortified palace called Darbargadh.
The Victoria Park, which is still a wildlife preserve, the bird-rich Gaurishankar Lake and the Pill Garden, which hosts a heronry of painted storks and other birds.
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Rajkot
About 40 km from Rajkot, Gondal was the seat of one of the prosperous and progressive princely states ruled by Jadeja Rajputs. The descendants of the rulers now live in the Huzoor Palace, and they have converted their former guest house into a seven-room hotel named the Orchard Palace, as it fronts lime and chikoo groves. The property is filled with princely memorabilia like historic photographs, miniature paintings, old prints, pitaras (carved wooden treasure chests reinforced with brass or copper), European colonial furniture, Art Deco beds and cupboards and more.
The Navlakha (Naulakha) Palace in Darbargadh with its superbly carved facades and ornate jarokha balconies. This palace houses the family’s heirloom museum with 19th-century artefacts.
Around 70 km from Rajkot airport, Wankaner is a Jhala Rajput Princely State. Looming up from Gadhio Hill, the Ranjit Vilas Palace can be seen from far across the plains. The road running up the hill offers a breathtaking view of the palace façade as you approach the crested entrance gateway.
Jamnagar
Jamnagar is a historic city with imposing palaces, minarets, clock towers and temple spires soaring skywards, with fortified walls and Gothic-style public buildings scattered around. At its heart is the Pratap Vilas Palace, an early-20th-century palace with Romanesque and Gothic arches, bay windows, classical columns, Italian-style balustrades, rounded stone porticoes, towers and minarets with Indo-Saracenic domes, and screens. Antelopes and birds wander in the grounds.
In the heart of the city, one of the most remarkable constructions is the Willingdon Crescent with a curved facade marked with arches and the Chelmsford Market that was commissioned by Jam Sahib Ranjitsinhji, who was also a famous cricketer.
Interestingly, history says Jamnagar was founded in 1540 as the capital of the former princely state of Nawanagar.
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Indulge in Gujarat’s vibrant bazaars, known for textiles, handicrafts and jewellery. Head to Law Garden and Lal Darwaja in Ahmedabad for embroidered fabrics or explore Sahara Darwaja in Surat for exquisite sarees.
Make time for a safari at Gir National Park, visit the serene Sabarmati Ashram, and explore landmarks like the Adalaj Stepwell and Dwarkadhish Temple.
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April visits call for a taste of Gujarat’s seasonal favourite; aamras puri, where fresh mango pulp pairs perfectly with crisp puris (deep fried puffed bread).
A s the Canton Fair draws global visitors to the city each April, Guangzhou unfolds in full spring colours, from kapok-lined parks and historic streets to art districts and celebrated restaurants.
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Kaiping is renowned for the UNESCO-listed Kaiping Diaolou Towers and Villages, a remarkable collection of fortified towers. These distinctive diaolou combine traditional Chinese design with Western architectural influences.
Shunde is recognised as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and is a pilgrimage site for food lovers. The district is famed for its refined Cantonese culinary traditions.
Shenzhen presents a modern, fast-paced contrast, with luxury malls, contemporary art villages and high-rise urban landscapes, reflecting the region’s rapid development and innovation.
Each April, Guangzhou comes alive with the arrival of the China Import and Export Fair, better known as the Canton Fair. Held at the sprawling China Import and Export Fair Complex in Pazhou, the event is one of the world’s largest trade exhibitions, bringing together more than 30,000 exhibitors and buyers from over 200 countries.
Yet Guangzhou is much more than its exhibition halls. Beyond the fairgrounds, the city offers a blend of natural beauty, historical landmarks, arts, and culture that reveal its character beyond commerce. Between the fair and the fun, Guangzhou offers plenty to see and do.
Natural Wonders
For a quiet escape from the city’s bustle, Shamian Island is a must. Its tree-lined avenues and European-style architecture recall the city’s colonial past, while cafés and boutique shops make it a perfect place to wander and observe local life. Early mornings here are especially serene, with soft light reflecting off the riverside façades.
Spring in Guangzhou is celebrated with the fiery blooms of kapok trees. Yuexiu Park offers a vivid display, its red blossoms providing a striking contrast to the greenery and historic monuments within the park. Families, tai chi practitioners and joggers share the space, giving visitors a sense of the city’s rhythm and community life.
Historical Icons
To explore Guangzhou’s heritage, head to Yongqingfang in the old Enning Road area in the Liwan District. Its narrow streets and restored buildings house a mix of cafés, craft shops and small boutiques, offering an authentic glimpse into Lingnan culture while maintaining a lively atmosphere.
Martial arts enthusiasts may also wish to visit the former residence of Bruce Lee, located nearby. The modest home honours the legendary actor and draws visitors interested in his life and legacy.
For a more ancient experience, visit the Dafo Temple, built during the Southern Han dynasty's reign (917–971 CE). Explore its calming ambience with golden Buddha statues and incense-scented halls, providing a peaceful contrast to the city’s energy.
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Arts and Culture
Guangzhou’s contemporary art scene is vibrant and accessible. Redtory Art and Design Factory occupies a former industrial complex, now home to galleries, studios and cafés. For a broader perspective on the region, the Guangdong Museum at Huacheng Square combines historical artefacts and temporary exhibitions that explore the city’s cultural heritage. At the Qingping Chinese Medicine Market, you can find rows of dried herbs, roots and medicinal ingredients from traditional Chinese medicine practices.
A Dining Haven
Expect a full spectrum of Chinese cuisine: Hunanese dishes at Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine, traditional Cantonese fare at Ya Yuan, and Fujianese delicacies at the Michelin-starred Yu Garden
For fine dining with a modern twist, Chōwa offers inventive creations, while Plant-Based Kitchen showcases elegant, plant-forward cuisine. Those craving European flavours can head to Aroma, which never fails to impress with its classic yet polished dishes, while Emmelyn elevates French contemporary cuisine with inventive techniques and thoughtfully curated flavours, making each course a memorable experience. When it comes to drinks, Hope & Sesame is a must-visit, known for its creative cocktails and stylish atmosphere.
FAIR POINT
This year, the Canton Fair is in its 139th edition, and is running from April 15 to May 5. The fair unfolds across three phases, each dedicated to different sectors of industry. The opening phase highlights advanced manufacturing and technology, with exhibitions spanning electronics, machinery, new energy vehicles, lighting systems and industrial automation. Phase two focusses on home and lifestyle products, including furniture, building materials, housewares and interior décor.
Spread across 1.55 million sq m of exhibition space, the Canton Fair hosts over 30,000 exhibiting companies, making it the most comprehensive trade platform in China. Buyers arrive from more than 200 countries and regions, many returning season after season to reconnect with suppliers and discover emerging products.
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If you have passed through Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, you have likely paused before the striking 30-ft artwork that captures quintessential scenes of the city. Created by artist Paul Fernandes, who is often dubbed as Bengaluru's Mario Miranda, the mural takes residents on a nostalgic trip to some of the iconic neighbourhoods as they were in the '60s and '70s.
“The old soul is lurking just behind the facade down every street where a new street is being built.”
Fernandes still recollects creating the work. “It’s the soul of the city as it was communicated to me,” he says, adding that from over a hundred works, he selected 12 for the airport, creating a wall of memories. The result was a collection of vivid paintings and drawings, “completely nostalgia-driven,” reflecting the “good old days” with warmth, humour and a deep sense of affection.
And today, as Bengaluru races toward a hyper-modern future, the artwork remains a quiet, enduring reminder of the city it once was and, in many ways, still is.
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THE AI JOB MYTH & A HIDDEN TWIST
What if the workers most at risk from AI are also the ones best equipped to survive it? Research suggests adaptability, not apocalypse, says Kevin Schaul and Shira Ovide of
As artificial intelligence becomes more capable, it’s often framed as a threat to jobs. But emerging research suggests a more nuanced and encouraging picture. While some roles may decline and others rise, many workers are better positioned to adapt than we might assume. Factors like savings, age and transferable skills can make a meaningful difference in how people navigate change.
The Research
No one has a perfect road map to the future, but US-based technology policy research organisation GovAI and Washington thinktank Brookings Institution used a novel approach to estimate which workers may be most and least able to adapt to AI. They concluded that many people who are most at risk if AI transforms work are also the best placed to find new jobs.
History shows that economists and researchers have been terrible at predicting the effects of new technologies on work and workers, so we should take forecasts like this one seriously but not literally. Even researchers cranking out studies of AI in workplaces caution that they’re making useful but fallible best guesses.
“All the important questions about AI’s effects on the labour market are still unanswered,” Jed Kolko, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said. Economists at Anthropic, the AI start-up behind the Claude chatbot, stressed the need for “humility” in their analysis of AI seeping into occupations.
AI Exposure
A flood of sometimes conflicting analyses shows the yawning gap between what little is known about how AI is changing work and everyone’s understandable hunger for certainty. The divide lets business leaders and policymakers cherry-pick their preferred narratives.
Two points of general agreement stand out. There’s no measurable evidence so far that AI is putting people out of work, economists say. That’s where the recent research, led by Sam Manning, a senior research fellow at GovAI, and his colleague Tomás Aguirre, took a novel approach. They started with an industry-standard measure of more than 350 occupations’ AI “exposure.” That estimates how many job-related tasks a worker can plausibly do more efficiently with AI, such as a teacher grading homework.
Those estimates find that skills used in computer programming, marketing, financial analysis and customer service have high overlap with AI capabilities, and therefore in theory, workers might be more easily replaced by machines. The researchers went one step further and also sought to quantify how easily people within occupations could shift to other good-paying work if AI killed their jobs. They also figured that people with more education and varied work experience could
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easily switch occupations, and that it would help to be wealthier, under 55 years of age and live in cities where jobs are plentiful.
The Bounce Back
The findings suggest that the majority of workers whose jobs may be transformed by or lost to AI can bounce back. But women make up about 86 per cent of those most vulnerable workers, the researchers said, suggesting the negative effects of automation won’t be borne equally across society.
Allison Elias, a professor at the University of Virginia business school, said that previous technology shifts show why people in female-dominated clerical occupations might be on the losing end of the AI revolution. In her historical research, secretaries and other administrative staff often hoped that new technologies would free them to do higher-level work and help advance their careers. Instead, she said, workers were often expected to do more work for the same or lower pay. They continued to report low levels of job satisfaction.
Economists say it’s nearly impossible to forecast AI’s effect on the labour market from the current capabilities of the technology or the business sectors it’s seeping into first. And they point to the track record of past technology revolutions, such as electricity and smartphones, that eliminated some types of jobs but also created new work and economic growth that few foresaw.
The predictions mostly didn’t pan out from a prominent study more than a decade ago that estimated nearly half of jobs could be destroyed by computer automation. Forecasts were off base that ATMs would wipe out bank tellers, that earlier forms of AI would decimate radiologists and that player pianos would kill the jobs of pianists. Few people imagined that smartphones would usher in new jobs in social media marketing and influencing. And you’re probably not experiencing the 15-hour workweek that economist John Maynard Keynes forecasted in 1930.
RESEARCH SUGGESTS THE MAJORITY OF WORKERS WHOSE JOBS MAY BE TRANSFORMED BY OR LOST TO AI CAN BOUNCE BACK.
“We do not have a good track record of predicting how technological change will play out in the labour market,” said Martha Gimbel, executive director of the Budget Lab at Yale University. It would have been hard to predict that the invention of electricity would lead to the new occupation of elevator operators, and that a subsequent innovation - “buttons,” she said - would wipe out those jobs.
Most experts don’t buy the argument that AI will be much different for workers than prior technology revolutions. The invention of electricity, the internal combustion engine and the internet were massively transformative technologies, they said, and “that didn’t eliminate all jobs.”
-Taylor Telford contributed to this report.
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Veena’s proudest moment came when she performed a special folk dance for the Kerala tableau at the Republic Day celebrations 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, in the gracious presence of the most significant leaders of the world.
She fondly recalls the honour of performing Mohiniyattam at the NCC rally organised by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and a cultural session organised at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by the Hon’ble President of India, with dignitaries from the various ministries and leaders from the defence forces.
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The Poonawalla
EQUATION
Billionaire industrialist and philanthropist Yohan Poonawalla and his wife Michelle join us for a candid conversation on leadership, legacy and partnership.
Words Promita Mukherjee
YOHAN POONAWALLA, CHAIRMAN, POONAWALLA GROUP
Your business interests span multiple sectors. What is the common philosophy that connects them?
Every venture must solve a real problem and be built for longevity. I focus on creating platforms that can endure and remain relevant decades from now. Across sectors, the constants are disciplined growth, strong governance and a clear purpose behind capital deployment.
What does leadership look like in high-stakes rooms?
Leadership isn’t about dominance; it’s about clarity and composure. The ability to listen, ask the right questions and stay grounded matters far more than optics. When you operate with credibility and respect diverse perspectives, alignment follows naturally.
How has your definition of success evolved?
Earlier, success was about scale and milestones. Today, it’s a more holistic process rooted in integrity and long-term impact.
When things go wrong, what guides you: data, instinct or people?
All three. Data tells you what’s happening, instinct helps interpret it, and people ensure execution. In difficult moments, clarity and trust are everything.
What’s one belief about success you disagree with?
That money alone defines success. Longevity, integrity and impact matter just as much.
Your car collection is legendary. What makes a car worthy of it?
It must represent a meaningful moment in automotive history. Engineering integrity, design purity and emotional connection
Do collecting art and building businesses share similarities?
Absolutely. Both require trusting instinct before consensus exists. Vision matters more than trends, and value reveals itself over time to those willing to take considered risks.
As someone who moves between art, philanthropy and public life, how have you come to define your own identity?
Over time, I’ve stopped trying to define myself through labels. Instead, I anchor my identity in values like empathy, curiosity and responsibility, which allow me to move fluidly across different worlds without losing my sense of self.
What keeps you grounded as a couple?
Yohan: Daily check-ins and simple, honest conversations that keep priorities aligned. Michelle: Making time, whether over a meal or a quiet walk. Those moments matter most.
Leadership Lessons
Choose a business you are passionate about, not just because someone else is pursuing it. Also, there’s no alternative to hard work, planning, execution and an efficient team.
- Yohan Poonawala
are essential. A car should carry a story that reflects innovation, craftsmanship or a defining era.
Why does your philanthropy remain largely private?
Because it’s about the beneficiary, not the benefactor. Quiet impact keeps the focus on outcomes, though it’s equally important to acknowledge and inspire through the work being done.
MICHELLE POONAWALLA, DIRECTOR, POONAWALLA GROUP
You have been an art collector for long. What draws you to a piece? Resonance. A work must move me emotionally before anything else. If it stays with me, it belongs in my world.
What has partnership taught you?
Yohan: It has deepened my appreciation for creativity and perspective beyond business. Michelle: For me, it has reinforced how discipline and long-term thinking are creative forces in themselves.
Who is more hands-on?
Michelle (laughs): Both of us, but in different ways. I focus on expansion, strategy and people, while Yohan leads finance and operations.
Yohan: In areas like real estate and design, we work closely together. It’s a shared vision.
Your formula for a successful marriage?
Yohan: Transparency. No secrets. Mutual respect for each other’s passions. Michelle: Friendship. Without it, nothing is sustainable. It’s always about balance, understanding and growing together.
