April 10, 2026

‘Laal Batti’ Gone, Everything Else Remains: 8 Yrs On, VIP Culture Travels Incognito — And It Isn’t Just UP

'Laal Batti' Gone, Everything Else Remains: 8 Yrs On, VIP Culture Travels Incognito — And It Isn't Just UP

Eight years after the ‘laal batti’ went out, India’s VIP culture hasn’t disappeared. It has simply learned to travel incognito.

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