In Pursuit of Passion

March 2026

In the quiet moments that surround us, one often reflects about going beyond the familiar and pursuing one’s passion. This passion can beckon from distant horizons and uncharted paths. With our promise of limitless possibilities, we encourage you to expand your vistas and embrace your creative dreams.

You can take inspiration from our Cover Story, which highlights Rome’s gastronomic neighbourhoods, showcases Prague through an artist’s sketching sojourn, and introduces you to Amsterdam’s local festivals so you can immerse in its inclusive culture. And while you are at it, do not forget to check out the #NamasteEurope contest (page 12). In fact, the multi-hyphenate Gul Panag feels that passion is like oxygen that recharges you. An avid traveller, she finds time to juggle her many interests, ranging from biking and flying to camping. Actor Shweta Tripathi agrees. An adventure sports lover, she has tried everything from skydiving and rappelling in waterfalls to ‘mermaiding’ and kayaking. The key, she says, is to find the magic in every adventure.

A sense of adventure is what led author Rishad Saam Mehta to go off the beaten path and explore the rugged Eastern Sierra in California. If the softer aspect of nature draws you, set off on a cherry blossom trail in Japan, in bloom over the next few months. Should running be your passion, you can check out some of the most iconic marathons in our
Body section. But before you fly out, do experience our brandnew Maharaja Lounge at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi
International Airport (T3). Designed for luxury, it pampers and makes you feel truly special. The first among many such lounges, it is a shining beacon of our endeavour to provide you with a world-class experience filled with Indian warmth.

Happy Reading!