Books & Music

Podcast of The Month – March

What if there was a small place in the overwhelming digital world that had answers to your life & career dilemmas? There exists a space like this & its called a podcast. The podcast scene in India has truly exploded over the years turning its content more mature and complex. Life coaching to everyday inspiration, …

Styling

Everyday Jewellery You Can Wear 365 Days A Year

When it comes to jewellery, most of us have one trait in common. We wear at least one or more trinkets that are never taken off. Whether heading out for work or a date, most women will always be seen wearing the same pair of earrings or dainty necklace, ring or bracelet. As far as habitual …

Festivity

Haldi – The Vibrant Indian Wedding Ritual

The ritual named after the auspicious ‘Turmeric’ ( called Haldi in Hindi ), Haldi ceremony is one of the first events performed at an Indian wedding spectacle.  Traditionally decked in natural flower jewelry, the bride’s attire for the Haldi ceremony is usually vibrant. However, with evolving trends, floral jewelry in various forms have become popular …

Styling

Spring/Summer 2020 – Trend Board

The air is ripe with sweet summer scents and it can only mean a shift in our wardrobe choices. As the palette gets brighter, the fabrics get lighter and breezy. And of course, there is always a need for cool jewellery to sail through the hotter months in style. So, here are some of chicest …

Crafts

Fill with Filigree

Derived from the Latin word “filum” (meaning thread), Filigree is a well-travelled craft that has origins in the stables of Mesopotamia and now has put down its roots in Cuttack and Karimnagar regions of India. An intricate form of metalwork, pliable threads of metal are curled, twisted and plaited into exquisite forms. The motifs used …

Styling

SMITTEN BY INDIA – WITH ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

While we forget what’s in our own backyard, artists and designers world over have taken a leaf out of the history of a multicultural nation that India is. Their works have reminded us that art is all about the interpretation. One such genius, the late Alexander McQueen’s fall 2008 line continues to amaze the world …

Books & Music

Books That Are Redefining Mythologies

There are stories we read every day and then there are epics that are part of our cultural DNA. The tales of morality and bravery – the mythologies like Ramayana and Mahabharata act as guides to help us through our lives. But, do these sagas stand the test of time? Contemporary authors are answering this …

Books & Music

Podcasts We’re Binge Listening To

In the era of booming digital content, different mediums like audiobooks and podcasts have created a niche market of listeners. Podcasts are no longer a source of entertainment but are a knowledge-sharing medium and a conversation starter. After a long day at work, here’s what we are currently binge listening to. The Musafir Stories – …

Styling

Wedding Gift Ideas For The Bride-To-Be

The wedding season is upon us and we can’t quite temper our excitement. Between planning outfits, a hen party and tons more, one can almost forget the most important thing — a wedding gift. Let’s be honest, when it comes to getting the bride-to-be a gift, those items usually tend to fall into two categories: …