Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

6 days ago | freepressjournal.in | Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

A global rise in chocolate prices has led to a sweet twist for India’s chocolate makers. Indian chocolatiers seized this opportunity to look inward, rediscover their roots, and innovate with local flavours. India’s craft chocolate has seen an upward trend in the past few years alone, with sustainable brands like Kocoatrait by certified chocolate tester L. Nitin Chordia and the quiet brand Mason & Co from Pondicherry setting the ground with their work with local farmers and communities.

1 week ago | zeezest.com | Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

Even before the crack of dawn, much before the forest stirs awake and the sun cast its first rays on the foliage of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, Kajal Khati Nikode is already on her feet. Her home near the Mohurli gate buzzes with quiet urgency. Water boils for tea. Tiffins are packed - one each for her 10-year-old daughter, her husband, and herself. She moves with practiced efficiency, her mind already anticipating the day’s safari.

1 week ago | luxe.outlookindia.com | Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

Within the folds of the Aravalli Hills, Ajabgarh is a secret Rajasthan has kept well. Located between the historical cities of Jaipur and Alwar, this quaint hamlet whispers tales of valiant Rajput warriors, mysterious ruins, and a landscape that seamlessly merges rugged wilderness with pockets of opulence.

3 weeks ago | thestylelist.in | Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

The bustling city features luxury amidst natural surroundings, with an intrinsic love for all things art and design. Singapore’s hotels are a masterclass in blending design, art, and luxury within an urban landscape shaped by bold architectural policies and biophilic planning. The city-state’s focus on sustainable urbanism and its "City in a Garden" vision extends seamlessly into hospitality, where hotels are melting pots of design and creativity.

1 month ago | freepressjournal.in | Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

It was a cold night, and the forests around the buffer zone of Pench National Park were pitch dark. Our car’s headlamps sliced through the void of the winding roads, the silence thick around us. Suddenly, a flash of stripes at the roadside. My breath caught. Brakes slammed. Reversing 20 metres felt like an endless journey. A young tigress stood in the glow, her amber eyes indifferent. Unfazed, she strolled the tar road, undisturbed by passing villagers on bicycles and motorbikes.