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Home decor tips: How the right light placement shapes mood, comfort, and productivity

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Home decor tips: How the right light placement shapes mood, comfort, and productivity

When it comes to designing a home, most people fuss over furniture, colours, and décor but often overlook one of the most transformative elements — lighting. How you place and layer lights can completely change the way a room feels and functions.

Looking for a soundtrack to relieve stress? Consider music therapy

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Looking for a soundtrack to relieve stress? Consider music therapy

Music therapy proves that mental wellness doesn’t always need to be complex. Sometimes, the simplest solution is as close as your next playlist and a reminder that harmony isn’t just heard but it can also be healing.

Fusion with global flavours on the rise among home cooks and Gen Z diners

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Fusion with global flavours on the rise among home cooks and Gen Z diners

For experimental home cooks and chefs, fusion cuisine strikes a delicate balance as rooted yet adventurous, nostalgic yet forward-looking. It’s not just about combining flavors but about crafting experiences that can boggle your mind with few tweaks.

Ikat fashion trends: Smart style tips to wear the classic Ikat designs

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Ikat fashion trends: Smart style tips to wear the classic Ikat designs

It’s breathable, versatile, and sustainable -- making it a smart alternative to fast fashion while still delivering effortless style. Ikat feels cool today because it merges age-old craftsmanship with easy, wearable silhouettes that fit modern lifestyles.

Festive food guide: 7 smart eating hacks for a healthy festive season

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Festive food guide: 7 smart eating hacks for a healthy festive season

Festivals are about joy and guilt-free eating sprees. With a little mindfulness and by choosing fresh, balancing indulgence, and staying hydrated you can relish every celebration while keeping your energy high and your health intact.

PMS relief diet tips: Best foods and drinks to ease PMS symptoms naturally

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PMS relief diet tips: Best foods and drinks to ease PMS symptoms naturally

PMS may be unavoidable but there’s no need to suffer with the mood and hormonal changes. With a plate full of fibre-rich fruits, hydrating juices, nourishing smoothies, and soothing herbal teas, your body finds balance. Add in a little movement, mindfulness, and self-care, and you will no longer feel low.

Vegan, ethical and festive, occasion wear gets a sustainable touch this season

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Vegan, ethical and festive, occasion wear gets a sustainable touch this season

Sustainable occasion wear is no longer a side conversation, but an important trend that’s catching up with to celebrate guilt-free festivities. In 2025, the true luxury lies not in how heavy your outfit is but in how thoughtfully it was made.

No onion, no garlic sattvic meals are the simplest way to restore gut health

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No onion, no garlic sattvic meals are the simplest way to restore gut health

Meals with garlic or onion are proof that food doesn’t need to be fiery or over-seasoned to taste good. Sometimes, going back to simple, mindful cooking is the reset our bodies need for gut restoration.

Fashion tips: Obsessed with oversized blazers? Here’s how to style it for fall 2025

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Fashion tips: Obsessed with oversized blazers? Here’s how to style it for fall 2025

Extra large blazers are not about hiding behind volume but wearing it with intention, balance, and confidence. Whether you’re channeling minimal monochrome or experimenting with bold colours and textures, the oversized jacket is a statement you can’t ignore.

The art of furniture placement: How layout shapes the flow of energy at home

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The art of furniture placement: How layout shapes the flow of energy at home

Furniture that blends storage with design, layouts that allow easy movement, and materials that feel calm to the senses go a long way in ensuring harmony. It’s a reminder that a home isn’t just meant to look beautiful but it can be emotionally enriching as well.

All things you need to know about dark eye circles, and how to banish them naturally

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All things you need to know about dark eye circles, and how to banish them naturally

Dark circles aren’t just a beauty concern but a stark reminder from the body that it needs rest, nourishment, or balance. While no remedy erases them overnight, a thoughtful combination of skincare, home rituals, and peaceful living can significantly reduce their appearance.

Varicose veins: Causes, treatment, and natural remedies to keep your legs healthy

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Varicose veins: Causes, treatment, and natural remedies to keep your legs healthy

Varicose veins don’t define beauty but they do reflect how well your body is coping with daily demands. The real approach isn’t to obsess over erasing them, but to balance care, comfort, and confidence. Treat your legs with the same devotion you give your skin or hair.

Anxiety and depression: Keep your brain sharp, mind strong with this everyday guide

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Anxiety and depression: Keep your brain sharp, mind strong with this everyday guide

Good mental health doesn’t come from a single action; it’s the sum of tiny, consistent choices. When you combine nourishing foods, movement you love, proper rest, meaningful relationships, and mindfulness, you create a protective cocoon around your mind.

How to dress like royalty without spending a fortune? Style guide for the keeps

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How to dress like royalty without spending a fortune? Style guide for the keeps

Royal style isn’t about chasing trends or emptying your savings on designer racks. It’s about reimagining heirlooms, celebrating craftsmanship, and choosing colours and fabrics that feel eternal. When you step into a festival or a wedding draped in history, grace, and intention, you don’t just look regal but carry it with pride.

Festive Fashion 2025: How to style mirror work for a timeless, elegant wardrobe

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Festive Fashion 2025: How to style mirror work for a timeless, elegant wardrobe

The return of mirror work is more than just a nod to nostalgia. Whether worn in understated metallics or bold festive hues, this centuries-old embroidery continues to reflect not only light but also heritage, craftsmanship, and ever-green style.

How to build the perfect home library: Design, comfort, and care tips

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How to build the perfect home library: Design, comfort, and care tips

A home library is less about grandeur and more about intention. It’s a sanctuary that protects your books and nurtures your imagination. In an age of screens and constant noise, it’s also an act of resistance, and a perfect hideout to spend countless quiet hours.

Planning a wellness festive brunch for your friends? Include these DIY food ideas for a celebratory spread

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Planning a wellness festive brunch for your friends? Include these DIY food ideas for a celebratory spread

A curated festive brunch is about balancing celebrating seasonality, flavours and thoughtful presentations that makes you a popular host. A special brunch is about abundance but also mindfulness, and here’s how you can make it creative.

Smart and sustainable home décor ideas to bring your living space alive

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Smart and sustainable home décor ideas to bring your living space alive

Modern sustainable design changes are less about sacrifice and more about creating spaces that work harder for you while being kinder to the planet. It’s about curating homes that are deeply personal, ethically conscious, and built to last.

Ergonomically designed workspaces with modern aesthetics boost productivity

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Ergonomically designed workspaces with modern aesthetics boost productivity

The lines between functionality, wellness, and design are blending seamlessly, and modern day offices are a living proof. When employees walk into such spaces, they don’t just clock in but look forward to connecting, creating, and thriving.

Onam 2025: Tips to prepare a mini Onam feast at home without stress

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Onam 2025: Tips to prepare a mini Onam feast at home without stress

A full-fledged Sadya feast may take an army of cooks, but preparing a mini Sadya can be equally delightful and fulfilling experience. If you are planning to throw an Onam get-together for your close family and friends, add these flavourful and traditional dishes with creativity to celebrate the festival at home.

How to dress like a celebrity? A cheat guide to star-approved style

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How to dress like a celebrity? A cheat guide to star-approved style

Dressing like a celebrity doesn’t mean copying every outfit; it’s about investing in versatile pieces, paying attention to details, and styling with intention. Whether it’s an elegant trench, a chic airport ensemble, or a sparkling sari for the festive season, the goal is to channel star power in a way that feels authentic to you.

How to heal fatty liver naturally? foods and therapies that work

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How to heal fatty liver naturally? foods and therapies that work

Healing fatty liver doesn’t always start with medicine; it begins with mindful choices and disciplined lifestyle. By making small but consistent changes like hydration, and natural therapies that support your liver’s ability to regenerate, you can keep your liver strong during festive indulgence.

Indonesian flavours in India: A new trend in fine dining

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Indonesian flavours in India: A new trend in fine dining

As India’s fine dining scene continues to evolve, the rising popularity of Indonesian cuisine signals a shift towards more exploratory, layered global flavours. It is food that comforts and surprises in equal measure and has a luxe appeal that’s worth exploring.

Festive home decor tips: Easy ways to style a seasonal corner at home

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Festive home decor tips: Easy ways to style a seasonal corner at home

The festive season has arrived and if you’re gearing up for a festive gathering or even an intimate dinner, remember: all you need is one hero piece, a touch of nature, the right lighting, and a mindful edit to create a cheerful corner.

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