I have had house help (way before the Aadhaar card era) who had no clue of their date of birth. So whenever I would ask them, their age, there innocent but delightful response would be – look at me…don’t you think I would be about...
It all started when Lakshmi decided to accompany her family to an Ayurveda Resort. The beautiful resort by the beach was surrounded by coconut trees and she noticed that the housekeeping staff were regularly discarding coconut leaves as a part of their cleaning routine. Being...
The future of interiors points to the need for customisation that allows for space and function to evolve as lifestyle needs change. The growing trend toward customisation offers the potential to connect with one’s living space and adapt their office or home to their evolving...
Founded by acclaimed fashion photographer Syed Zubair and managed by two partners Somaya Dhilon and Viral Nishar, Studio 11 Productions was envisioned as an integration of visual complementary services all under one roof. The resulting amalgamation of a decade’s worth of experiences has helped the...
“When I started 20 years ago as Assistant Director, I had great aspirations. I worked with directors like Sekhar Kammula and Nagesh Kukunoor on the evolving films of the time like ‘Hyderabad Blues’ and ‘Dollar Dreams’. Then, I became a producer. Today, I am able...
Diwali is a constant reminder of how grateful I am to my eyesight. There is really no other way to truly experience the beauty of light and fireworks. Nothing scares the strongest of men as much as the thought of going blind. As we cross...
As humans, it is normal to experience a myriad of emotions - anger, joy, happiness, sadness, lust, resentment, frustration, hatred, jealousy, and so on. The seven deadly sins exist in all of us to varying degrees. Even the happiest people on earth, meditation gurus, yoga...
As soon as you wake up in the morning do you have a craving to consume something salty or sugary? Do you have trouble falling asleep or literally drag yourself out of bed in the morning even after a good 8hrs of sleep? Is your...
She has the face of an angel and pretty eyes that shine. But there’s more to her than just external beauty. An alumnus of St. Xavier's Kolkata, and Haas School of Business - UC Berkeley, Sangeeta Roychaudhuri leaves an impression on the onlookers every time...
As life unfolds one experiences a fair share of good, bad or even ghastly, served hot and cold by characters and events alike who play their part. We often wonder when and where did we lose ourselves and our voice, the courage to speak up...
