Upclose with Shambhavi Singh

In her Lonely Furrow exhibition, the Delhi-based contemporary artist presents a moving series of paintings, sculptures and installations, paying homage to farmers from Bihar, her ancestral land. Patrick Benjamin chats with her about the creative process behind the works.

Antipodean

A well-curated, dream shopping spot for lesser-known Aussie labels like Alice McCall and Rodeo Show, Antipodean’s soft feminine taste also includes homegrown names such as hansel, Lulu Bare and Woon Hung. There’s also a neat range of chic, practical items for the home—think scents from Tokyomilk and reed diffusers from BsaB— if you’re not in […]

White Room

As the very first store to call Haji Lane home, multi-label boutique White Room deserves some credit.

An Lam Ninh Van Bay Villas

Managed by Epikurean, An Lam Ninh Van Bay Villas is exclusive, eco-friendly and traditionally Vietnamese. Located on the virtually untouched Ninh Van Bay, the rainforest, mountains and dramatic beaches around this resort make it truly distinctive. Each of the 35 private villas here comes with its own plunge pool, and all manner of modern embellishments. […]

Maya

Combining the heritage of a 19th century manor house and new contemporary designs, recently opened Maya, close to Tangalle on the Southern tip of the island, is a great place to soak up Sri Lanka’s culture and natural beauty. Set against a backdrop of coconut trees and paddy fields, Maya exudes colonial charm and offers […]