Issue XXXIII, October

Celebrate Diwali by Renu Bhardwaj – a beautifully illustrated guide to the festival in all its harmony. Create vibrant displays with her step-by-step craft guides (perfect for keeping little hands busy), and savour treasured family recipes and edible gift ideas. Jubilant and educational in equal measure.

Darbar Festival, the largest celebration of Indian classical music outside India – now in its 20th glorious year. Expect an abundance of extraordinary talent, from celebrated maestros to fresh new voices, alongside wellbeing workshops and pop-up markets.

From breathwork sessions to a talk by the acclaimed vocalist TM Krishna, there’s something to enchant every ear and heart.

Events run 18th–26th October at The Barbican Centre, with additional performances at the Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican in late November.

The Chocolatier’s delectable selection of luxury chocolates. Those sweet of tooth will swoon over the Maharaja Collection – 18 dark, milk and white truffles, each one a small celebration. The Passion Fruit Ganache is a particular pleasure. Better yet, The Chocolatier’s commitment to sourcing sustainable cocoa.

Nicobar – a Bombay-born lifestyle store brimming with thoughtful trinkets and home treasures. Their gifting tab makes finding the perfect Diwali present easy-breezy. Choose from curated gift sets or elegant modern diyas. Most stylish designs. Perfect for eyes that behold beauty. For guaranteed delight, place orders in a timely fashion to allow for international shipping.

Paper Mirchi – an award-winning paper store crafting exquisite cards and wrapping from recycled paper. Each piece is handmade in collaboration with Indian artisans, preserving the centuries-old art of paper-making.

Choose from marbled, ornate or tiled designs – each one hypnotically beautiful, a little work of art. Perfect for a Diwali card or wrapping a treasured gift. Best reliable stockists of Paper Mirchi can be found on their homepage.