An all-women team leads Drift Bar’s culinary and beverage revolution, redefining after-dark experiences in Goa.
Goa, 6th October 2025: Drift Bar at The Westin Goa, perched above Anjuna’s lush canopy, is rewriting Goa’s nightlife under the stewardship of an all-women team of bartenders, chefs, and service professionals. With a new menu featuring creative dishes like Panch Phoran Makhana, Chingri Pauruti, Fiery Thecha Prawns, and Doodi Caldine Arancini, the bar offers a culinary journey that celebrates craft and local flavors.
The beverage program highlights over 18 variants of local Goan gin, a robust Goan Feni selection, and spice-infused cocktails. Drift’s food and beverage philosophy blends tropical tastes, global plates, and signature cocktails inspired by Goa’s sun-soaked, unpredictable spirit.
> Beyond food and drink, Drift is staking a claim: the night now belongs to her.
2. The Forest Remembers: Sacred Chanting for Wildlife
Nina Rao leads a sacred chanting evening in Delhi to support tiger conservation and honor legendary conservationist Valmik Thapar.
Dateline: Delhi, 6th October 2025: On 30th October 2025, Lifeyoga Studio, Delhi, will host Sacred Chanting for Sacred Forests, led by chant artist Nina Rao with Arjun Buggerman (tabla) and Keli Lalita (percussion). The event supports Saving Wild Tigers, benefiting Tiger Watch Ranthambhore and other grassroots conservation initiatives.
This gathering also honors Valmik Thapar, a legendary conservationist, with Sanjna Kapoor joining in remembrance. Open to all, the event asks for a contribution of ₹1,250 by donation. No prior experience is required.
3. The Kaya Brunch: Michelin-Starred Japanese Dining in Delhi
Chef David Myers brings Tokyo-inspired fine dining and immersive beverage experiences to Adrift Kaya, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.
Dateline: Delhi, 6th October 2025: At Adrift Kaya, Sundays now offer a curated Kaiseki Bento Box experience by Michelin-starred Chef David Myers, featuring sake-marinated salmon, crisp tempura, and delicately balanced miso broth. Guests enjoy a Matcha Bar, inventive cocktails like Kyoto Kiss, Coconut Matcha Cooler, and a roving Mimosa Trolley serving shiso-ginger and yuzu-prosecco blends.
The brunch runs every Sunday from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, priced at INR 5,999++ for adults and INR 2,999++ for children.
4. The Art of Inheritance: Ashdeen Lilaowala Revives Parsi Gara Embroidery
The designer blends heritage craftsmanship with contemporary fashion in his new Inheritance collection.
Dateline: Mumbai, 6th October 2025: Ashdeen Lilaowala’s Inheritance collection celebrates Parsi Gara embroidery, a historic craft refined through Persian iconography and Chinese silk techniques. The collection spans lehengas, jhablas, saris, kurta sets, waistcoats, and separates for men and women, rendered in raw silks, crepes, and jacquards.
The gemstone-inspired palette—tourmaline, rose quartz, ruby, garnet, amethyst, onyx, and pearl—anchors the line in heritage while appealing to a modern audience seeking cultural authenticity and contemporary style.
5. Kashmir on a Plate: JW Marriott Mussoorie Hosts Culinary Festival
A three-day food festival celebrates Kashmiri culinary traditions at JW Café, Mussoorie.
Dateline: Mussoorie, 6th October 2025: From 24th to 26th October 2025, JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa presents a Kashmiri Food Festival featuring masterchefs showcasing signature dishes like Mutton Roganjosh, Tabak Maaz, Rista, Gushtaba, and Lehabi Kebab. The festival blends heritage techniques with aromatic spices and storytelling through cuisine, bringing the essence of Kashmir to the Himalayan foothills.
6. Mayyur Girotra Festive Couture: Bollywood Celebrates the Season
Varun Dhawan, Rohit Saraf, and Kanika Kapoor showcase Mayyur Girotra’s signature festive collection.
Dateline: Mumbai, 6th October 2025: This festive season, Mayyur Girotra brought Bollywood glamour to the runway with Varun Dhawan in a green Bandhani ensemble and intricately hand-embroidered kutch jacket, Rohit Saraf in a vivid pink embroidered kurta, and Kanika Kapoor in a multi-panelled lehenga with zardozi, sequin, and mirror embroidery. The collection blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary couture flair.
