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Rakhi 2025: Thoughtful, personalised gift ideas your sibling will actually love

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Rakhi 2025: Thoughtful, personalised gift ideas your sibling will actually love

Gifting on Rakhi isn’t about the “thing” but more to do with the gesture, the love, and the lifelong bond you’re celebrating with your sibling

Hair oiling 101: Tips to nourish your scalp without weighing it down

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Hair oiling 101: Tips to nourish your scalp without weighing it down

Hair oiling, when done right, is a powerful tool in your haircare routine. It’s not about slathering your scalp with oil and waiting overnight for miracles. It’s about choosing the right formula for your needs, applying it in moderation, and following up with a good cleanse.

Home Décor Tips: 5 colourful décor ideas to brighten your homes this rainy season

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Home Décor Tips: 5 colourful décor ideas to brighten your homes this rainy season

Monsoon doesn’t have to mean dreary. With thoughtful use of colour themes like earthy warmth, rich contrast, or cool freshness — you can transform your home into a calm, beautiful space that reflects the rhythm of the season while staying practical and inspiring

Rakhi 2025 Style Guide: Style festive looks with fresh colours, fusion fashion, and statement accessories

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Rakhi 2025 Style Guide: Style festive looks with fresh colours, fusion fashion, and statement accessories

This year, Raksha Bandhan styling is all about pushing the envelope with colour combinations, leaning into fusion wear, and choosing the right accessories to stand out while staying rooted

Decor tips: Why modern bathrooms are focusing on innovation and sustainability?

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Decor tips: Why modern bathrooms are focusing on innovation and sustainability?

In 2025, the Indian bathroom is no longer just a functional space, it has evolved into a reflection of how we live, what we value, and how we want to feel in our most private spaces.

25 smart tips to safely enjoy seafood, from how to buy to best ways to store

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25 smart tips to safely enjoy seafood, from how to buy to best ways to store

Safe seafood consumption tips: In a tropical country like India, where temperatures rise quickly and power outages can disrupt refrigeration, a little extra care goes a long way. Follow these tips to make sure the seafood or fish on your plate is as safe as it is delicious.

Smart ways to care for leather in the monsoon with easy DIY tricks  

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Smart ways to care for leather in the monsoon with easy DIY tricks  

How to care for leather: With a little bit of attention and the right care, you can monsoon-proof your leather essentials and keep them looking fresh for years.

Indian brides and grooms bring back vintage romance with modern grace

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Indian brides and grooms bring back vintage romance with modern grace

The revival of nostalgia and vintage-inspired styling isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement toward fashion that feels soulful and significant. This season, newage Indian couples are opting for old school fashion ideas to make their wedding wear more timeless.

Hair Colour Trends 2025: Trending hair colours and styles to boost your style game this season

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Hair Colour Trends 2025: Trending hair colours and styles to boost your style game this season

The change in fashion cycle is an opportunity to get creative with cuts, colour, and care. With the right guidance and products, anyone can turn simple hair into a bold style statement, where every strand tells a story of reinvention and self-assurance

Warm up your home with these interesting colour themes this Fall

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Warm up your home with these interesting colour themes this Fall

As the season changes, let your home reflect that rhythm. Choosing the right fall colour palette and decor isn’t just about aesthetics but crafting a space that feels like a warm hug. Sometimes all you need is a rust-orange cushion or a terracotta accent to brighten the day, and here’s how to do it right

National Handloom Day 2025: Why India's handwoven heritage needs a modern revival

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National Handloom Day 2025: Why India's handwoven heritage needs a modern revival

As we observe Handloom Day 2025, it’s worth asking -- how can we go beyond tokenism and truly incorporate our textile heritage into everyday life? Choosing handloom isn’t just a fashion statement; it’s a pledge to support sustainable practices and keep India’s weaving traditions alive for generations to come

Embracing fashion with style: Indian menswear is evolving with style and substance

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Embracing fashion with style: Indian menswear is evolving with style and substance

Men's fashion trends: From the rise of luxe minimalism to the reinterpretation of classic tailoring, there’s a new vocabulary taking shape in the Indian menswear segment, and it values individuality, intent, and quiet confidence.

Causes of baldness: Best expert tips to stop hair loss naturally, control damage

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Causes of baldness: Best expert tips to stop hair loss naturally, control damage

Hair thinning and bald patches are becoming increasingly common, even among younger people, and the reasons are more layered than we think. Temporary hair loss, especially after periods of stress, illness, or poor nutrition, may often resolve on its own but it needs the right care.

The right way to exfoliate: Do's and don’ts for healthy skin in all seasons

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The right way to exfoliate: Do's and don’ts for healthy skin in all seasons

Beauty tips: By combining mindful practices with scientifically-backed products, exfoliation becomes not just a skincare step, but a form of self-care that promotes long-term skin health and radiance.

7 modern dating terms that will help you decode love language in 2025

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7 modern dating terms that will help you decode love language in 2025

Despite the challenges and complex language, the core of dating remains the same: people seeking meaningful connections. Technology and social media have changed the landscape, introducing new behaviours and risks, but also new opportunities for honesty and self-expression

India Couture Week 2025: Sara Ali Khan and Tara Sutaria's bold take on classic lehenga looks

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India Couture Week 2025: Sara Ali Khan and Tara Sutaria's bold take on classic lehenga looks

The biggest takeaway from this year’s India Couture Week? Bridal lehengas are no longer bound by tradition alone. Whether it’s choosing metallics over maroons, corsets over cholis, or embroidery that tells a story, brides are writing their own rules.

India Couture Week 2025: Daring necklines take center stage on bollywood showstoppers

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India Couture Week 2025: Daring necklines take center stage on bollywood showstoppers

Whether it was the metallic edge of Khushi’s sculptural halter, the classic-meets-contemporary plunge on Bhumi, or the whimsical softness of Tamannaah’s embroidered neckline, the bridal looks from ICW 2025 made one thing clear -- this season, the neckline is the statement.

Why men over 50 are the new fashion icons?

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Why men over 50 are the new fashion icons?

Style over 50 is not about trying to dress young but it’s about dressing well, with clarity and character. Fashion may come and go, but as more men realise, confidence, good tailoring, and self-awareness are timeless.

4 tips to build your immunity through diet during monsoon season

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4 tips to build your immunity through diet during monsoon season

A well-balanced, monsoon-friendly diet is essential to maintain strong immunity and keep seasonal bugs at bay. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid for healthy immunity.

5 fashion highlights from India Couture Week 2025 that you can’t miss

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5 fashion highlights from India Couture Week 2025 that you can’t miss

The recently concluded India Couture Week 2025 in the capital was a reaffirmation that Indian high fashion continues to evolve, inspire, and astonish. With its fearless designs and deep-rooted traditions, the participating designers presented a new bouquet of trends for upcoming season

How to select the best face serums for glowing skin and healthy hair: A beginner's guide

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How to select the best face serums for glowing skin and healthy hair: A beginner's guide

With lightweight formulas packed with concentrated actives, serums deliver visible results without the heaviness of traditional creams. But with so many options on the shelf, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming, especially for Indian skin and climate.

Natural beauty tips at home: The answers to your skincare woes are hiding in plain sight, in your kitchen

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Natural beauty tips at home: The answers to your skincare woes are hiding in plain sight, in your kitchen

Skincare tips: Natural remedies are gentler, safer, and free from harsh chemicals that can cause long-term damage. While chemical-based products may offer quick fixes, they often mask the problem instead of addressing the root cause.

Style tips: How to incorporate Indian textiles into daily wear for everyday elegance

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Style tips: How to incorporate Indian textiles into daily wear for everyday elegance

Indian textiles in modern fashion: As designers continue to re-imagine traditional weaves for modern silhouettes, the future of Indian textiles lies not just in revivals but in reinvention to make it more accessible for masses.

Beyond the face, why body care deserves a spot in your daily routine

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Beyond the face, why body care deserves a spot in your daily routine

A consistent, nourishing body care routine can go a long way in maintaining smooth, hydrated, and healthy skin all year round. Remember, body care isn’t a luxury, it’s simply self-care that goes beyond the face.

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