BUSINESS
Pride Month: Businesses by queer people you can support through the year
From jewellery to pottery and wellness, here's a round up of some excellent LGBTQ-owned businesses to shop from throughout the year.
LIFESTYLE
Pride Month: Why is Pride celebrated in June & which events to go to in your city
From thought-provoking plays to vibrant parades and exhilarating concerts, June is abuzz with activities that honour and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
LIFESTYLE
World Environment Day 2023: These brands make upcycled décor pieces from discarded items
Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, think twice before you purchase new things. More and more business are using recycled and post-consumer waste to make beautiful products and, in the process, saving the environment from destruction. So, why buy new?
BUSINESS
This chemist has been recycling plastic waste into fuels and petrochemicals
Suhas Dixit’s Mumbai-based APChemi builds reactors which convert end-of-life plastic waste into an oil that can be used to make fuel and new plastic, thereby creating a circular economy for plastic. Since 2007, he has commissioned 47 reactors in India, Europe and Africa.
ENTERTAINMENT
Pride Month | 8 films you cannot miss at the 14th Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival
These eight are part of the 110 films from 41 countries that will be screened at South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival in Mumbai, from June 7-11.
FOOD
Jackfruit: How the jack of all fruits became the superfood of all
A film titled 'Kathal' has just dropped on Netflix, and jackfruit being a summer staple in India, the time is ripe to look at the spiky giant has been our cultural & culinary treasure in India for about 5,000 years.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Mother’s Day 2023: 9 things to consider before buying health insurance for your mom
This Mother’s Day, on May 14, gift your mother good health with a comprehensive health insurance plan, which ensures best medical facilities and treatment for her in times of need.
BUSINESS
Will ONDC disrupt Swiggy and Zomato’s business and the online food delivery landscape?
Government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is expected to shake up food delivery in India. The number of transactions on the network have already reached over 10,000 orders per day. Is it game over for Swiggy and Zomato?
LIFESTYLE
Where to take mom for Mothers’ Day 2023: Recommendations for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Mother's Day is a week away, start planning on what you would like to do with your mother, here are some fun activities in different cities that will help you plan.
TRAVEL
Love of Food | Mumbai: Long weekend, road trips, and halting for meals
If you are the sorts who will travel for food, these eateries are worth the drive. From small shacks and dhabas to swanky restaurants — there is something for everyone.
FOOD
A juicy 4,000-year-old story and must-try offbeat pickles
Pickling, which started as a way to keep food fresh for an extended period of time, has now become the most popular condiment on the table. Here's a little about its journey and some unique Indian pickles.
FOOD
Mad about mangoes? Try these unique dishes as chefs get creative
From cooling mango curd rice to flavourful mango broths, bruschetta toppings and drinks, chefs are incorporating the delicious fruit, in their menu, in myriad imaginative ways.
FOOD
Beat the heat: What makes Aam Panna the ultimate summer drink?
The soothing raw mango drink not only packs a flavourful punch but is a great way to aid digestion and cool off in the present heat wave.
TRENDS
India’s first Pret A Manger store: Mumbai gets UK’s coffee and sandwich chain
The first shop opens in Maker Maxity, BKC. A second outlet at Lower Parel’s Palladium Mall will launch soon followed by another in Gurugram’s DLF CyberHub by end-May. Expect all the international favourites in a much roomier space.
FOOD
Eid delicacies: 8 Mumbai home chefs to call
Take your pick from Mughlai, Nawabi, Konkani and Bohri delicacies.
FOOD
Heat wave: 10 best desi thirst quenchers for Indian summers, and how they work
Made with seasonal fruits, herbs and spices, these traditional summer drinks to cool off the body as temperatures soar are not just refreshing and delicious but also score high on nutrition.
LIFESTYLE
When you are in Uttarakhand, you eat well and nutritious
The food of Dev Bhoomi is based entirely on millet rotis, sumptuous dals, zingy chutney, flavoured salts and tantalising salads.
FOOD
10 top chefs name their ultimate comfort food and where they go to eat it
These are not fancy places but affordable and cheerful joints with food that feeds the soul.
TRENDS
Will Reliance bring Campa Cola's fizz back with relaunch or will it fizzle out of the soft drinks market?
Industry experts feel the iconic desi cola will require more than heritage value and nostalgia to create a stir.
LIFESTYLE
New restaurant | How Mezcalita hopes to fill the Mexican food gap on Mumbai's culinary map
Dressed up with murals by internationally acclaimed artist Senkoe and food to give your senses a jolt, Mezcalita may just fill the void of good Mexican food in Mumbai.
TRENDS
How Shraddha Kapoor got her ‘bikini body’ for 'Tu Joothi Main Makkaar'
Maahek Nair, who has been training the actor for over a decade, reveals Shraddha Kapoor’s workout regime, diet and other secrets that helped the transformation.
TRAVEL
10 forts and palaces in India for an opulent destination wedding
Whether you are looking for an intimate gathering or a big fat Indian wedding, these are the most stunning spots for your big day.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
H3N2 virus: Signs, symptoms and diet to tackle the flu
Doctors warn that the symptoms can last for days and can be severe for people with low immunity and the elderly. Time to follow the COVID protocol.
TRENDS
This Indian city is where most gulal is made, one company alone produces 6,000 tonnes
The sleepy town of Hathras in Uttar Pradesh is the hub of gulal manufacturing in India, and Radha Kishan Color World alone makes over 6,000 tonnes of gulal every year, for the festival of Holi, to export to the US and European markets and for Bollywood.
