Diwali is just around the corner, and the celebrations have already started. One of India’s biggest and most important holidays, the festival of lights brings with it an unmatchable excitement and celebratory spirit. And in Hyderabad, it is a spectacular affair, to say the least. The whole city wears a festive look, with the streets done up in fairy lights, and homes in Hyderabad getting a full Diwali makeover. Since the city is home to people from all over the country, Diwali celebrations differ from family to family. Turn to our Feature Story, where we chat with a few families who will make the festival even more bright and more beautiful than it already is!
Suma Chereddi looks ravishing on our cover this week! Having scored a bullseye with one of Hyderabad’s finest speciality Asian restaurants, Haiku, the fine-dining modern restaurant that is loved across the city, Suma is creating ripples with her plans of launching two specialty Italian restaurants in different locations. We chatted with the entrepreneur and gourmand in our Cover Story to find out about her plans for the festival and her work life!
From the sleekest to a swanky office, Shreya Rathi — an architect and interior designer — mashes up patterns, accents, artwork, and texture in a unique way and instantly transforms a plain living space into an inviting sanctuary. Turn to our People in Focus, where we clue you into her life and work.
Festivals are a time of indulgence, especially when they are filled with Diwali parties that always come with delicious meals. The downside of this wonderful time is that you often come out of it feeling heavier and a bit stressed because of the break-in in your eating habits. Flip through Mind and Body, where we share a diet plan to help you shed those extra kilos in five days, allowing you to savour your sweetmeats and indulge in celebratory days guilt-free!
There is nothing more culturally exuberating than the celebration of Diwali, or as some people call it Deepavali. It is much more than a celebration of folklore, it is childhood memories, it is being back with all family members after a long-time and it is the fireworks that light up the sky. So if you are looking to give this festival a unique twist, you want to make the most of the long weekend away from home. Read Grand Getaways to know more.
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