https://www.robbreportindia.com/travel/india/the-first-edition-of-the-chettinad-art-architecture-festival-was-a-masterclass-in-craft-and-architecture https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/65nlaqz3/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-38.jpg The journey from Tiruchirappalli International Airport to Chettinad sets the tone for a striking transition—from urban bustle to the quiet rhythm of rural Tamil Nadu, culminating in an arresting architectural reveal. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/gercuwth/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-39.jpg The inaugural Chettinad Art & Architecture Festival Kalai positions the region as a serious cultural destination, foregrounding its legacy through curated collaborations with heritage properties. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/vgt9i4wd/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-40.jpg Chettinad’s architectural identity is deeply rooted in the mercantile history of the Nagarathars, whose global trade networks across Southeast Asia funded the construction of expansive, intricately detailed mansions. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/vgniwdvz/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-41.jpg THE Lotus Palace Chettinad emerges as a vivid introduction to the region, its richly coloured façade blending Indian, colonial, Gothic, Saracenic and Art Deco influences with theatrical elegance. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/o3kmnr3c/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-42.jpg Signature design elements such as the thinai veranda, lime-plastered walls, and pillared courtyards demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of climate responsiveness and material ingenuity. robbreportindia en 2026-04-20T14:06:46.937Z The First Edition of the Chettinad Art & Architecture Festival was a Masterclass in Craft and Architecture Chettinad https://www.robbreportindia.com/travel/india/kerala-travel-guide-backwaters-tea-hills-and-coastal-escapes https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/0vda5m43/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-33.jpg From Kochi’s colonial streets to Munnar’s tea estates and the calm of the backwaters, come let's explore Kerala. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/ku0tseej/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-35.jpg Kerala experiences extreme heat before the monsoon arrives. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/01if9j6b/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-36.jpg The monsoons in Kerala are very heavy and lasts for 3 months. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/tyrijoh8/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-34.jpg Kerela was colonised by Portuguese settlers. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/iw2klwoq/Mr.-Balbir-Singh-Dhillon-Brand-Director-Audi-India-Piyush-Arora-Managing-Director-CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India-Pvt-Ltd-Ravi-Shastri-Ex-Indian-Cricketer-37.jpg The beaches in Kerala are extremely clean and beautiful. robbreportindia en 2026-04-20T13:56:13.108Z Kerala Travel Guide: Backwaters, Tea Hills, and Coastal Escapes Kerala Travel Guide https://www.robbreportindia.com/home-and-design/art/rr-circle-member-miheeka-daggubati-on-art-connect-and-her-latest-show-medhyaa https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/zz7pnrgv/Miheeka-Daggubati For her latest show, Medhyaa, which happened on April 15th, Daggubati worked with Threadarte and artists Rahul Jain and Gunjan Arora. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/b7y8lmcv/Miheeka-Daggubati From Left to Right: Rahul Jain, Miheeka Daggubati, Gunjan Arora. robbreportindia en 2026-04-20T11:29:34.875Z RR Circle Member Miheeka Daggubati on Art Connect and her Latest Show, Medhyaa Miheeka Daggubati, RR Circle Member https://www.robbreportindia.com/travel/india/first-take-this-self-moon-connection-ritual-at-six-senses-fort-barwara-might-be-your-perfect-reset https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-17/fqnhkbnl/Sothebys-30.jpg The self and moon connection ritual at Six Senses Fort Barwara. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/wznssvux/James-Bond-007-12.jpg Six Senses Fort Barwara combines and customizes activities to suit energetic guests and those who prefer to simply sit back and relax. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/fs72kkjj/James-Bond-007-13.jpg There are daily fitness classes, group activities, and wellness programs as well as a full range of spa treatments. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/of39gfv6/James-Bond-007-14.jpg Located in the Zenana Mahal, the heritage wing of our 14th-century Fort, there is an evening aarti everyday. robbreportindia en 2026-04-20T10:25:19.968Z First Take: This Self & Moon Connection Ritual at Six Senses Fort Barwara Might Be Your Perfect Reset Six Senses Fort Barwara https://www.robbreportindia.com/motoring/cars/five-of-the-most-iconic-james-bond-cars-in-the-history-of-cinema https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/6t0k2lf3/James-Bond Since 1962, the James Bond franchise has produced 25 films. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/tpmfu13w/James-Bond The DB5 has appeared in eight Bond films, most recently No Time to Die in 2021. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/9w5l2ecc/James-Bond For The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977, the freshly unveiled Lotus Esprit S1 was given one of cinema's most memorable moments. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/wzws7tve/James-Bond When introduced in 1977, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was described as Britain's first supercar. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/onelscvp/James-Bond The BMW Z8 appeared in The World Is Not Enough in 1999. https://media.assettype.com/robbreportindia/2026-04-20/1m7x0piy/James-Bond The DB10 was developed exclusively for Spectre in 2015 to celebrate 50 years of Aston Martin and James Bond. robbreportindia en 2026-04-20T09:03:07.021Z Five of the Most Iconic James Bond Cars in the History of Cinema Cars, james bond, james bond movies