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7 best cafes in Bandra for design lovers
From beloved generational haunts to contemporary spaces that inspire rest, the best cafes in Bandra express their character through design.
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9 hotels in Udaipur that are ideal for a luxurious destination wedding
It's no secret that the wedding landscape is booming, here are the hotels in Udaipur that have made the city one of India's destination wedding mainstays.
This 24-seater, 12-course restaurant in Bengaluru mirrors the phases of the moon
Defined by curved forms and moonlit textures, Nila brings a rare hush to the city’s dining scene.
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Dining
4 iconic bakeries in Pune that let you taste the city's history
From City Bakery to Ramsar, these bakeries in Pune reveal a heritage of architecture and culinary tradition, unpolished yet steadfast, offering a glimpse of a past that rises fresh every morning.
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Jatin Malik Couture’s New Delhi showroom is inspired by Shiva—but not the way you think
Drawing from Shiva’s philosophy rather than symbolism, Saachi Marwah choreographs curves, shadow, and the five elements into a deeply atmospheric interior for Jatin Malik Couture's third showroom in New Delhi.
Travel
13 beautiful cities in India to live in that are architecturally and culturally rich
From planned modernist utopias to heritage-rich fort cities, discover the best cities in India to live in.
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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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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.
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 restaurant in Ahmedabad features a 32-foot-long communal dining table
Designed by Compartment S4, Eat Punjab's fourth outlet in Ahmedabad brings back the essence of celebrating food and community.
Dining
No Vacancy, Delhi's newest watering hole, is straight out of a sci-fi movie
Made of steel and glass, and anchored with a burning shade of orange, No Vacancy, in Delhi’s GK 2, is designed like a lab where unique cocktails come to life.
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Travel
7 cheapest countries to fly to from India in 2026 (that are perfect for architecture lovers)
With accessible visa entries, these seven destinations surrounding the Indian mainland curate an eclectic combination of traditional architectural styles.
Dining
This new restaurant in Mumbai is inspired by Harry Houdini’s illusionist charm
Complete with various elements used in traditional magic, this new restaurant in Mumbai is an ode to the drama and spectacle of Houdini.
Lifestyle
7 ways you might be killing your bonsai trees (without realising it)
Here's everything you need to know about the bonsai trees, and looking after them in India's harsh climate.
Travel
Housed in a 300-year-old building, this hotel in Jaipur is “accidentally Wes Anderson”
Thoughtfully restored by AD100 firm Anagram Architects, this beautiful hotel in Jaipur offers an attentive sense of care woven seamlessly through its design.
Travel
A new 12-key farmstay in Spiti listens closely to a land shaped by silence and snow
The Doksa by Windows to Vernacular engineers contemporary luxury through material intelligence, seasonal planning and architectural restraint.