Blog
Launches, events and experiences: the stories behind the reels.
Tech & Gadgets
Hisense opened a store at Vardhman Electronics, Sector 62, Gurgaon. The highlight was an RGB Mini LED TV unveiled by Shefali Bagga, alongside Hisense washing machines and ACs under one roof.
General Lifestyle
I was in the crowd at South Side Story in 2019. In 2026, I stepped onto that stage with my own band, AARAA, at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium, Delhi. A full-circle moment.
General Lifestyle
I spent the evening at the launch of the Second Floor at The Dhan Mill, home to some of the finest designer labels, luxury brands and curated experiences. Beautiful interiors, inspiring conversations and talented creators.
Fashion & Style
I got a first look at the new The Bear House store in Gurgaon, Sector 29, and the collection is absolutely insane. The hype is 100% real.
General Lifestyle
AkioLife completed 8 years, and to celebrate we ran our first-ever giveaway: the Mi Band 9, which wasn't available in India at the time. I personally imported two units from China.
Tech & Gadgets
In 2018 I met Rajiv Makhni, one of India's pioneering tech journalists, whose show Gadget Guru helped a whole generation fall in love with technology. It happened while I was covering the XIN Philanthropy Conference by Alibaba Group and UCWeb.
Tech & Gadgets
In 2018, Vietnamese brand Mobiistar launched two aggressively priced smartphones in India: the XQ at ₹7,999 and the CQ at ₹4,999, both with a 13 MP selfie camera and sold exclusively on Flipkart.
General Lifestyle
In 2018, AkioLife made its first short film, "This Moment, Live It Up", with one message: live this moment to the fullest. We wrote, shot and edited it in two to three days.
Tech & Gadgets
The Honor 9 Lite launched in India in January 2018 with four cameras (13 MP + 2 MP on both front and back), a glass unibody design and EMUI 8.0, from ₹10,999 for 3 GB/32 GB, exclusively on Flipkart.
General Lifestyle
On 22 June 2017, AkioLife officially began as a website and YouTube vlog. "Akio" comes from a Japanese word meaning bright, so AkioLife stands for a brighter life.