Cool Reads

Before India’s film industry was known for its glitz and grandeur, one man quietly changed the game with black-and-white frames, long takes, and lingering silences that said more than a thousand words. That man was Satyajit Ray. Born in Calcutta in 1921,

Nestled amidst the lush expanse of a 12-acre cinnamon plantation in southern Sri Lanka, Trebartha East is a contemporary sanctuary that perfectly blends modern luxury, sustainable design and deep-rooted cultural heritage. The property’s design, created by the visionary Dr. Narein Perera, incorporates

In India, masala chai is an emotion, an invitation, a punctuation mark in the rhythm of life. It is poured at dawn and again at dusk, clinked between colleagues at roadside taps, offered reverently to guests, and sipped slowly during the monsoon

In the sweltering heat of the Indian summer, the quest for a refreshing drink is a cultural experience in its own right. Across the vast landscape of India, beverages are meticulously crafted to counterbalance the relentless heat, offering hydration and a blend