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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.

Best healthy snacks: Beat hunger cravings by eating smart, mindful munching

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Best healthy snacks: Beat hunger cravings by eating smart, mindful munching

Healthy snacks: Next time your stomach growls between emails, skip the chips and reach for something that’s just as tasty and ten times better for you. Don’t forget to look at the label carefully and watch out for the oil content and what quality of oil is being used

This soft, earthy colour is trending this season, and here's how to style it with kurtas or shirts

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This soft, earthy colour is trending this season, and here's how to style it with kurtas or shirts

Season's best colour: This colour is showing up in every corner of the fashion world in the form of floaty dresses to tailored separates, accessories to outerwear, and it’s quickly becoming the must-have colour of the season among celebrities and influencers.

Skincare tips for beginners: What all these fancy-sounding treatments really mean (and why you shouldn’t be intimidated)

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Skincare tips for beginners: What all these fancy-sounding treatments really mean (and why you shouldn’t be intimidated)

Skincare routine for beginners: If you are curious about the latest technologies in skincare, don’t be scared by the modern terms and therapies. Here are some effective skincare tools that are designed to help you age confidently.

Top trending colours and designs for front doors in 2025

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Top trending colours and designs for front doors in 2025

Front door color trends 2025: From cheerful sunshine tones to deep, moody hues, front doors in 2025 are all about personality and polish. Think of it as curbside storytelling, where the colour of your door hints at the warmth and character inside.

Gardening tips: How to build a beautiful, sustainable greenhouse garden on your terrace

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Gardening tips: How to build a beautiful, sustainable greenhouse garden on your terrace

A terrace greenhouse isn’t just about utility — it can be your happy place. Add a small bench, fairy lights, or a bamboo trellis. Hang planters at different heights, include a vertical herb wall, or grow vines that wrap around the frame for a whimsical, nature-meets-nurture vibe.

Tennis bracelets: The luxury jewellery staple everyone's wearing again

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Tennis bracelets: The luxury jewellery staple everyone's wearing again

A modern heirloom made for the moment, and every moment after. A tennis bracelet is elegant without being fussy, luxurious without being loud.

High heels for beginners: How to wear them smartly, stay pain-free

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High heels for beginners: How to wear them smartly, stay pain-free

how to walk in high heels: This popular fashion accessory is having its moment again. But style doesn’t have to come at the cost of comfort. With smart picks, breathable materials, and a little prep, you can strut with confidence and keep your feet happy.

What is sparkling tea, the sophisticated new sip that blends wellness with indulgence?

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What is sparkling tea, the sophisticated new sip that blends wellness with indulgence?

Sparkling tea is emerging as a sophisticated, inclusive alternative to alcohol, especially in social settings where health, mindfulness, and diverse preferences matter.

Ethnic fashion tips for kids: This festival season, keep them light, playful, and packed with personality

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Ethnic fashion tips for kids: This festival season, keep them light, playful, and packed with personality

Trending ethnic wear for kids 2025: When it comes to festive dressing, children need outfits that are equal parts stylish and sensible. This festive season, let the little ones be their joyful, energetic selves in stylish ethnic wear.

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