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How to keep your rooms naturally warm during winters

LIFESTYLE

How to keep your rooms naturally warm during winters

Winter comfort is not about buying more but choosing better.  A few thoughtful tweaks can turn your space into the winter retreat you look forward to coming home to every evening.

Want to introduce curved-shaped elements in your home decor? Follow these expert tips

LIFESTYLE

Want to introduce curved-shaped elements in your home decor? Follow these expert tips

Whether you're choosing a dramatic statement piece or integrating subtle rounded elements, curves bring energy, movement, and timeless elegance to interiors.

The ultimate bridal beauty tips: Last-minute fixes for a flawless skin on your wedding day

LIFESTYLE

The ultimate bridal beauty tips: Last-minute fixes for a flawless skin on your wedding day

On the big day, beauty is as much about how you feel as how you look. With a calming routine, thoughtful hydration, and a few well-chosen makeup hacks, you’ll walk into every ceremony glowing, confident, and utterly unstoppable.

7 Korean fashion trends taking over India in 2025–26

LIFESTYLE

7 Korean fashion trends taking over India in 2025–26

The K-aesthetic strikes that perfect balance between looking effortless and looking put-together. It’s a pop culture wave that young Indians have been gravitating toward for years.

9 best vegetable plants to grow in your home garden

LIFESTYLE

9 best vegetable plants to grow in your home garden

A small kitchen garden can transform your daily cooking and your everyday mood. Watching seeds sprout, leaves unfurl, and vegetables ripen is an experience that brings calm, freshness, and a surprising sense of accomplishment.

How to help your child overcome self doubt

LIFESTYLE

How to help your child overcome self doubt

With patience, empathy, and small daily habits, parents can help their children step out of the shadows of self-doubt and into a future where they think clearly, choose confidently, and believe deeply in themselves

10 relationship green flags you shouldn’t ignore

LIFESTYLE

10 relationship green flags you shouldn’t ignore

Green flags aren’t about perfection; they’re about emotional integrity. When someone brings clarity, consistency, curiosity, and kindness into your life, they aren’t just a good partner but they’re a safe space and a source of strength

10 budget-friendly bedroom décor ideas to make it chic and cosy  

LIFESTYLE

10 budget-friendly bedroom décor ideas to make it chic and cosy  

Small bedroom decor ideas: With a few intentional choices, your bedroom can become a winter sanctuary without stretching your wallet. Enjoy building a space that makes you feel calm, comforted, and ready for deep, peaceful rest.

Holiday wardrobe 2025: How to pack light, look luxe, and own every resort moment

LIFESTYLE

Holiday wardrobe 2025: How to pack light, look luxe, and own every resort moment

The foundation of a great vacation look lies in pieces that multitask -- garments that drape well, move easily, and can transition from barefoot brunches to evening glam with minimal tweaks. With the right curation, you’ll look like a total vacation diva.

Brown is the colour to covet in 2026, here's how to use it in home decor

LIFESTYLE

Brown is the colour to covet in 2026, here's how to use it in home decor

In 2026, brown isn’t just a colour trend — it’s a return to authenticity, comfort, and quiet luxury. A palette that reminds us to slow down, reconnect with nature, and create spaces that feel genuinely like home.

Keep your skin glowing in winter with these 4 magical ingredients growing in your backyard

LIFESTYLE

Keep your skin glowing in winter with these 4 magical ingredients growing in your backyard

With their anti-inflammatory, soothing, and brightening properties, these botanicals are becoming favourites for those looking to glow naturally through the colder months.

What to wear to a winter wedding: Trends, colours and styling tips

LIFESTYLE

What to wear to a winter wedding: Trends, colours and styling tips

Winter weddings reward creativity and with the right mix of cut, colour, and clever layering, every guest can shine with understated elegance. A top Indian designer guides you on how to dress with elegance, intention, and just the right amount of glamour

Why soupy one-bowl meals are becoming the world’s favourite comfort trend

LIFESTYLE

Why soupy one-bowl meals are becoming the world’s favourite comfort trend

Warm broth, slow simmering, and a new love for wholesome convenience — one-bowl soupy meals are everywhere right now. They’re warm, adaptable, nourishing, and one the top comfort foods for a global palate

The winter party style guide for men: Accessories that elevate without trying too hard

LIFESTYLE

The winter party style guide for men: Accessories that elevate without trying too hard

This winter, the most stylish men are not the ones wearing the loudest pieces but they’re the ones who understand restraint. Pick one strong detail, keep the rest coordinated and let texture, tone and subtlety speak for you.

How to keep glucose spikes in check during winter binges

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

How to keep glucose spikes in check during winter binges

Festive food in winters is meant to be enjoyed and not feared. With small, intelligent shifts rooted in circadian biology, you can savour every moment while keeping your glucose calm, steady, and supportive of long-term well-being

Shararas take the spotlight: How to nail the most coveted wedding look of the season

LIFESTYLE

Shararas take the spotlight: How to nail the most coveted wedding look of the season

Fluid, feminine and endlessly photogenic, a sharara brings together heritage craftsmanship and modern ease in a way that few Indian silhouettes can. This season, pick a colourful sharara set to stand out as a charming bridesmaid or a wedding guest.

5 easy-to-grow fruit plants for Indian balconies and terrace gardens

LIFESTYLE

5 easy-to-grow fruit plants for Indian balconies and terrace gardens

You don’t need acres of land to enjoy home-grown sweetness. With the right pots, sunlight, and a bit of patience, you can grow beautiful fruits that thrive in our climate and delight your senses year-round.

Easy style tips to redesign your wardrobe with minimalist fashion

LIFESTYLE

Easy style tips to redesign your wardrobe with minimalist fashion

Minimalism in 2025 isn’t about restriction but it’s all about refinement in your styling choices. And, once you experience the ease of a clean, considered wardrobe, you may never want to go back.

8 values every father must teach his daughter

LIFESTYLE

8 values every father must teach his daughter

A father’s presence offers security that cannot be replicated. With the right values passed down, daughters evolve into grounded, empowered women who know their worth and are unafraid to claim their space in the world

How young singles will date in 2026: Tinder report reveals clarity is the new chemistry

LIFESTYLE

How young singles will date in 2026: Tinder report reveals clarity is the new chemistry

As dating culture shifts towards emotional fluency, young singles are reclaiming control over their love lives. No more decoding cryptic texts or guessing someone’s intentions

Why Italian cuisine is the perfect leisure meal for winters

LIFESTYLE

Why Italian cuisine is the perfect leisure meal for winters

Italian food resonates so deeply in winter because it encourages pause. It nudges you to sit awhile, savour slow-cooked broths, appreciate good olive oil, and enjoy the kind of unhurried meals that feel like self-care.

How to cleanse energy at home with diffusers and aromatic oils

LIFESTYLE

How to cleanse energy at home with diffusers and aromatic oils

Reed diffuser benefits for home fragrance: Scent has a direct impact on emotional balance, and when used intentionally, it can help clear stagnant energy while creating a more soothing environment. These practices support emotional harmony, mental clarity, and grounding.

Basketball-inspired fashion is the season’s sharpest style flex, here’s all the dope on the trend

LIFESTYLE

Basketball-inspired fashion is the season’s sharpest style flex, here’s all the dope on the trend

basketball-inspired streetwear outfits: Basketball is no longer living only on the court -- it’s shaping closets, conversations, and cultural codes across continents. What started as performance gear has spun into a global fashion language built on identity, swagger, and expressive individuality.

How to create royal, statement-making corset looks for winter soirees, fashion tips by a courtier

LIFESTYLE

How to create royal, statement-making corset looks for winter soirees, fashion tips by a courtier

This winter, corsets offer a playground for creativity with its vintage, sultry, and regal appeal. Styled thoughtfully, they don’t just make a statement but can they define the entire evening.

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