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  • How to display art beyond hanging it on a wall, and more questions answered at the 2025 Delhi Contemporary Art Week

    How to display art beyond hanging it on a wall, and more questions answered at the 2025 Delhi Contemporary Art Week

    At Delhi Contemporary Art Week, a look at contextual ways to display the art pieces in your collection, an engagement with the materiality and ideas in contemporary sculpture, and an experience of how art itself can respond to its environment and reference its own source.

  • Middle class by memory, not by money

    Middle class by memory, not by money

    We still call ourselves middle class even when we’re not, passing on thrift as virtue, annoying our children with nostalgia, and forgetting that mindful abundance can honour our past better than self-denial ever could

  • The hidden cost of your lifestyle: Is it draining your savings?

    The hidden cost of your lifestyle: Is it draining your savings?

    It is simple to underestimate the way your daily decisions—such as ordering takeout, buying upgrades to gadgets, or weekend consumerist splurges—will silently undermine your money health. These innocent-looking habits tend to slip into your life and steadily blow out your monthly budgets unnoticed. Here’s how to identify and fix them.

  • What science says about yoga, meditation, and the human brain

    What science says about yoga, meditation, and the human brain

    Yoga and meditation offer science-backed tools to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and foster emotional balance. The essential skills for thriving in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world

  • On International Yoga Day, the world needs to tap into one of India’s greatest contributions

    On International Yoga Day, the world needs to tap into one of India’s greatest contributions

    Human life span is increasing on the heels of great advances in medical technology. However, it doesn’t ensure that quality of life is satisfactory. Yoga is now a pillar on which enterprises are ensuring that ageing is not accompanied by undue loss of self-reliance

  • Longevity expert says the longest-living people eat these 6 foods for breakfast

    Longevity expert says the longest-living people eat these 6 foods for breakfast

    Dan Buettner practises what he preaches. 'I often start my day with a minestrone stew full of vegetables and beans,' he said.

  • Kapil Sharma’s Post-Weight Loss Style: Comedian Looks Sharp in Aqua Blue Jacket, Denim

    Kapil Sharma’s Post-Weight Loss Style: Comedian Looks Sharp in Aqua Blue Jacket, Denim

    Kapil Sharma was recently papped at the shoot of his upcoming Netflix show, looking sharp in a Valentino jacket paired with a T-shirt and jeans. The actor added luxe accessories like white sneakers and a watch, making it a head-turning appearance.

  • Trend Alert: Celeb-inspired icy-blue outfits for summer wardrobe upgrade

    Trend Alert: Celeb-inspired icy-blue outfits for summer wardrobe upgrade

    Celebrities are embracing icy-blue outfits this summer, from elegant sarees and power suits to dreamy gowns and chic minis. Discover how stars like Sushmita Sen, Sara Ali Khan, and Disha Patani are styling this soothing hue to inspire your own wardrobe upgrade with refreshing, statement-making looks in icy blue.

  • UP lawyer advocates prepping kids to move out of India, sparks debate: 'Fictional caste-based egos'

    UP lawyer advocates prepping kids to move out of India, sparks debate: 'Fictional caste-based egos'

    Abhishek Dwivedi encouraged people to invest in other countries to make the immigration process easier. 'Be ready to be an investor, not an immigrant. Buy a visa, not apply,' he said in response to a comment on X. His post received over a million views.

  • The cost of hustle culture - why rest is not a weakness

    The cost of hustle culture - why rest is not a weakness

    Redefining success through balance, India must move beyond burnout culture, embracing mental wellness, community, and tradition. By valuing rest and resilience, we can foster a thriving, human-centric society rooted in sustainable productivity and wellbeing

  • What does your beard say about you?

    What does your beard say about you?

    For the first time in over a century, facial hair is seen as a marker of the ruling class

  • Dry January is least of the alcohol industry’s problems

    Dry January is least of the alcohol industry’s problems

    Brewers and distillers face a triple measure of woes due to demographic shifts, diet drugs and health warnings about alcohol

  • The Mandala of Organisational Wellness: A blueprint for success

    The Mandala of Organisational Wellness: A blueprint for success

    The Mandala of Organisational Wellness offers a framework for measuring organisational health through three key circles: Core metrics (financial health), Cardinal metrics (long-term growth), and Vital metrics (social responsibility). This holistic approach fosters sustainable success and transformation in 2025

  • Happiness expert reveals how the happiest people spend their weekends: 'Breaking from...'

    Happiness expert reveals how the happiest people spend their weekends: 'Breaking from...'

    Cassie Holmes carried out an experiment on 400 working professionals. On analysing their happiness afterwards, she found that those with a vacation mindset showed more satisfaction and positivity when they returned to work.

  • Classic nivi, Bengali and other styles: Here are 5 ways to drape your saree this festive season

    Classic nivi, Bengali and other styles: Here are 5 ways to drape your saree this festive season

    Saree styling tips: Sarees are timeless pieces that can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion. With the festive season approaching, it's the perfect time to experiment with different draping styles. Here are seven stylish ways to drape your saree this Diwali.

  • Party games: Try charades, scavenger hunt, and more if you don’t like card parties on Diwali

    Party games: Try charades, scavenger hunt, and more if you don’t like card parties on Diwali

    Best party games to play: If card games aren’t your thing this Diwali, there are many party games to entertain your guests. From physical games like Freeze Dance and Human Knot to icebreakers like Two Truths and a Lie, this list will keep the energy high and the laughter flowing.

  • Prevent hair loss: Eat a balanced diet, quit smoking, other tips for healthy hair

    Prevent hair loss: Eat a balanced diet, quit smoking, other tips for healthy hair

    Prevent alopecia: Alopecia, or hair loss, is a common concern for all ages and genders, caused by factors like genetics, hormonal imbalances, stress, medical conditions, and certain hairstyles. Although distressing, there are ways to manage and potentially reverse it.

  • Festival capsule wardrobe: Golden palazzos, colourful dupattas, ethnic shrugs are must-haves

    Festival capsule wardrobe: Golden palazzos, colourful dupattas, ethnic shrugs are must-haves

    Festival fashion tips: An ethnic wear capsule wardrobe filled with key pieces like golden bottoms, blouses, colourful dupattas, and ethnic shrugs can make dressing up for any occasion effortless and stylish.

  • Skincare tips: Use yoghurt, papaya, besan, lemon juice and more to detan your skin naturally

    Skincare tips: Use yoghurt, papaya, besan, lemon juice and more to detan your skin naturally

    Boost skin health: Sun exposure and pollution can cause tanning and dullness. These homemade detan face packs naturally brighten your skin using ingredients easily found in your kitchen, restoring your natural radiance.

  • Try these saree-blouse colour combos for a modern, festive look

    Try these saree-blouse colour combos for a modern, festive look

    Fashion tips: This festive season, elevate your look with modern sarees in trendy colour combos like blush pink and charcoal grey or mustard yellow and teal, blending traditional charm with contemporary style.

  • Genderless fashion: Follow these dressing tips to embrace your individuality, express your style

    Genderless fashion: Follow these dressing tips to embrace your individuality, express your style

    Fashion tips: Why do we label clothes as 'men's' or 'women's'? Genderless fashion breaks down these barriers, offering clothing that looks great on everyone, regardless of gender identity."

  • Wearing colours: Try a monochromatic look, colour blocking and more to express your personality

    Wearing colours: Try a monochromatic look, colour blocking and more to express your personality

    Fashion tips: With trends like monochrome outfits, colour blocking, and mixing pastels with earth tones, the year 2024 has been about experimentation and personal style. Our guide will help you explore colour combinations that boost confidence and match your unique aesthetic.

  • Cucumber Salad Challenge: Everything you need to know about this trend to create your own unique recipes

    Cucumber Salad Challenge: Everything you need to know about this trend to create your own unique recipes

    Trending recipes: The Cucumber Salad Challenge is captivating users with its simplicity and versatility. This trend encourages participants to share their unique and delicious cucumber salad recipes, showcasing the creativity and flavour possibilities of this humble vegetable.

  • Midi dresses for short girls: Choose right length, cinch at waist, and other tips to style properly

    Midi dresses for short girls: Choose right length, cinch at waist, and other tips to style properly

    Fashion tips: Midi dresses can flatter short girls with the right styling. Choose the right length, highlight the waist, incorporate vertical details, wear heels, and opt for V-necks.

  • Kitchen hacks: Easy way to peel ginger, freshen up spices, and other tips to save time

    Kitchen hacks: Easy way to peel ginger, freshen up spices, and other tips to save time

    Time-saving hacks: This festive season, save time in the kitchen with 10 simple cooking hacks. From quick soaking methods for dals to tricks for peeling ginger and tomatoes, these tips make meal prep easier and help you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the festivities.

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