Have you always wanted a first hand account of Indian culture, traditions and the beautiful landscape – as witnessed by an American? There also have expert advice on leveraging the myriad aspects that influence communication, to grow and be successful. Another expert, on parenting, emphasizes on love as an integral part of raising kids. The […]
Until a month ago, Neelam would spend Rs.70 on travelling in a cycle-rickshaw to get her blood sugar checked at a diagnostic centre five km away from her place of residence for Rs 50. Now, she can get the test done for free at Delhi’s first Mohalla (neighbourhood) Clinic – a two-room modern basic healthcare […]
Khadi, which has seen a rise in its sales since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for its greater use last year, would now have Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chief Executive Officer Arun Kumar Jha told IANS in an interview here that Bachchan had given his […]
Working out makes you healthier and happier in the long run. But your fitness routine could be damaging your skin and hair! Know what to do before, while and after workout to make your skin look radiant and hair healthy. Capital-based dermatologist Kiran Lohia recommends a few tips for keeping you gorgeous during your fitness […]
The pressure of having “amazing sex” tonight has actually left many Britons without action between the sheets for a month, finds an interesting survey. The research involving 6,000 adults by British relationship charity Relate found that just 45 percent were “fairly satisfied” with their sex life while 51 percent said they had not had sex […]
Twirling lehengas and floor-sweeping anarkalis continue to attract would-be brides. But the dhoti skirt, a silhouette that reflects both the traditional and contemporary aesthetics, is also becoming a hot favourite this wedding season in India, especially for pre-wedding celebrations, say designers. A dhoti is typically worn by Indian men, and over the years, designers have […]
With its irresistible range of cupcakes and pastries, the quaint Paris Cafe here is a rendezvous with classic French food and culture and stands for what famed American chef Julia Child had once said about the style of cooking: “In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” Done up elegantly with […]
Fashion designer Rahul Mishra kicked off day two of the Amazon India Couture Week 2015 (AICW) with an elegant collection that showcased hand-embroidered floral patterns to sheer handloom textiles that created a harmonious blend of myriad hues. The collection, which was called “Tree of Life”, began with a very mellow-sounding, modern classical soundtrack, and created […]
The second edition of Artisans Bazaar, a curated sale of some of India’s best contemporary and craft-focussed designers, will be held in the capital on Saturday. Organised by Little Black Book and Ogaan, it will be held between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Hauz Khas Village outlet of the multi-designer store. The Bazaar […]
I think people would not complain about GM stuff if genetically modified people did useful things like give noisy kids “airplane mode” buttons on their foreheads. “Vibrate only” during scheduled hours would also be helpful. And if my wife is not reading this, can you kindly make a “Skip to end and agree” button appear […]