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HIDDEN VILLAGES OF INDIA: OFFBEAT CULTURAL GEMS AWAY FROM THE TOURIST MAP
"True India often lies where the roads end and stories begin." There is quiet magic in India that never makes it to glossy postcards or...
Mehak Aggarwal
Oct 13, 20253 min read


HOMEBOUND: WHEN FRIENDSHIP MEETS TRAGEDY
Director : Neeraj Ghaywan Cast : Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor Rating : 4.5/5 India’s official entry for Best...
Arpita Nayak
Oct 13, 20252 min read


TRADITION IN MOTION: HERITAGE MEETS CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
A captivating blend of culture and creativity took centre stage at Young Collectors Weekend The Tradition in Motion showcase by...

E2 Correspondent
Oct 9, 20251 min read


SEPTEMBER UNWRAPPED: THE MONTH THAT SHOOK SCREENS AND HEADLINES
September was packed with triumphs and tragedies that had the internet buzzing. Whether it was Bollywood, Hollywood, or the sports arena,...
Arpita Nayak
Sep 22, 20253 min read


TEN PILLARS OF F&B SUCCESS: A CLOSER LOOK
After three decades shaping some of Hyderabad’s most celebrated venues, Surender Vanam has learnt that hospitality thrives on far more...
Ajuli Tulsyan
Sep 22, 20252 min read


12 YEARS: CONTROVERSY BEFORE RELEASE
Chetan Bhagat, one of India’s most widely read authors, is once again under fire. His upcoming novel, 12 Years: My Messed-Up Love Story ,...
Arpita Nayak
Sep 22, 20252 min read


CILBIR-INSPIRED BOILED EGGS
Recipe by: Saumya Goyal (@a_culinary_affair) Kickstart your day with a vibrant, protein-packed Cilbir-inspired boiled eggs —healthy,...

E2 Correspondent
Sep 22, 20251 min read


REGIONAL OTT: INDIA’S NEW STORYTELLERS
From Bengal’s bylanes to Punjab’s heartlands, a quiet revolution is playing out on screens across India. Regional OTT platforms are not...
Mehak Aggarwal
Sep 22, 20253 min read


VISIBILITY IS THE NEW CURRENCY
Successful entrepreneur and Founder of AV Designs, Avani Goyal gives an insight on why social media is no longer optional, but essential for brands and individuals seeking relevance and trust Avani Goyal In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, attention spans are short and competition is intense. According to Avani Goyal, doing good work alone is no longer enough if it is not seen. “You may be doing great work, but if you are not visible online, you are almost invisible,” s
Ajuli Tulsyan
Sep 19, 20252 min read


HOW WE BECAME WATER POSITIVE
When Arbor Road Estate was first envisioned, the land was little more than rock, dust, and a distant promise of potential. The dream...
Anand Sundaram
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Anita Verma-Lallian’s Camelback Productions Marks Its Debut with 'Doin’ It in New York'
The buzz in New York last night was unmistakable. Guests gathered at a lively cocktail soirée to celebrate the debut film Doin’ It from...

E2 Correspondent
Sep 13, 20252 min read


'Binddii': When a Mother’s Love Defies Chains
“Maa ho paas, bas itni si chah hai… Par asaan kahan iss beti ki raah hai…” At the core of Binddii lies a question every child has...

E2 Correspondent
Sep 13, 20252 min read


MIRAI – A TESTAMENT TO TOLLYWOOD’S CREATIVITY AND AMBITION
Writer/Director/Cinematographer: Karthik Gattamneni Cast: Teja Sajja, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Ritika Nayak, Jagapathi Babu, Shriya Saran,...
Lipika Varma
Sep 12, 20252 min read


PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE – A WAY TO THE FUTURE
In recent years, the burden of chronic diseases has been increasing at an alarming rate. According to the World Health Organization,...
Gautam Kapadi
Sep 8, 20253 min read


KEEPER OF LIVING TRADITIONS
For Chandra Jain , crafts are not merely objects but living traditions woven with human dignity, resilience, and history For over three...
Ajuli Tulsyan
Aug 28, 20253 min read


RASHMI HARJAI: TURNING OVERWHELM INTO ORDER
Every entrepreneur knows the feeling—days that vanish into back-to-back meetings, inboxes that never seem to empty, weekends that dissolve into catch-up work. For many leaders, this constant whirlwind becomes the cost of ambition. But for Rashmi Harjai , it became the spark for a solution — TaskWizard Pic credit: Shrikanth Karri With over 18 years of experience working alongside founders, CXOs and dynamic teams, Rashmi had a front-row seat to both brilliance and burnout. Sh
Ajuli Tulsyan
Aug 23, 20252 min read


THE LONG POUR: SURENDER’S THREE-DECADE JOURNEY IN FOOD, PUBS & PEOPLE
From a wide-eyed 18-year-old management trainee in Hyderabad to the man steering some of the country’s most celebrated F&B ventures,...
Ajuli Tulsyan
Aug 20, 20253 min read


BATHUKAMMA – THE FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
Festivals are meant to bring friends, family and community together to celebrate with colour, fervour, new clothes and feasts. While...
Kirti Karmarkar Anand
Aug 20, 20252 min read


MADHUBANTI BAGCHI: THE VOICE BEHIND INDIA’S CHARTBUSTERS
She doesn’t just sing songs – she gives them a soul From Kartik Aaryan’s romantic Shayad to Rasha Thadani’s energetic Uyi Amma ,...

E2 Correspondent
Aug 19, 20251 min read


IWPG and Edge & Essence Join Hands for Peace
Heo Eun-ju, Regional Director, IWPG (from Korea) and Ajuli Tulsyan, from India The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) has entered...

E2 Correspondent
Aug 19, 20252 min read
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