Team L&M Navratri is a time for devotion, fasting and mindful eating. While traditional vrat-friendly foods form an important part of the festivities, they can also be turned into delicious and interesting culinary creations. Executive Chef Swapnadeep Mukherjee of The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa brings three special Navratra recipes that combine traditional ingredients such as […]Read More
Upasana Kaura For years, waste has largely been seen as something to be collected, transported and discarded. But that mindset is gradually changing across India. From kitchen scraps and coconut shells to invasive aquatic plants and discarded metal, materials once considered worthless are increasingly being viewed as resources that can be recovered, reused and put […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Men account for nearly three in four suicide deaths in India, yet the male suicide rate rarely starts a conversation about abuse. This must be close to three decades back, around the time when I landed up with my first job at The Hindustan Times as a trainee sub editor on the […]Read More
Team L&M With arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting millions of people, doctors urge people to take persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness seriously and seek timely medical attention. On World Arthritis Day today (October 12) they highlight the importance of early evaluation, appropriate treatment and sustained joint care in helping people maintain mobility and […]Read More
Young Indians say mental health awareness is growing faster than access to help Team L&M According to available estimates, nearly 70% of students in India suffer from moderate to high levels of anxiety, while 60% show signs of depression and more than 70% experience elevated distress. Experts say that intense competition and a hustle culture that […]Read More
Renowned Kuchipudi dancer Vanashree Rao has spent decades exploring the possibilities of classical dance while remaining deeply rooted in its grammar and tradition. A recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman and several other honours, she has created powerful productions through Rasa United, bringing Kuchipudi dance together with Bharatanatyam and […]Read More
Taruna Sharma For most travellers, coffee is part of the morning ritual. But in India’s coffee-growing regions, there is an opportunity to experience it much earlier in its journey, long before the beans reach a roastery or a cup. At a handful of luxury stays, coffee is part of the landscape itself. Guests can walk […]Read More
Life & More pays tributes to Nana Patekar Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Some actors entertain us. Some move us. And then there are a few who leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Nana Patekar was one who left a mark, however small his role was. Nana Patekar Tribute: The Roles We Will […]Read More
Dinesh Chandra Persistent noise pollution can present serious problems for both residential and commercial spaces in the busy settings of modern cities. The constant cacophony of traffic, emergency sirens, and the general bustle of city life can all hurt one’s comfort, productivity, and general well-being. There has never been a higher need for efficient soundproofing […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Some 25 years ago, one of my relatives from in-laws side visited us. Uncle was around 60 then. While talking he told us about a friend of his divorcing his wife of 30 years. I was dumbfounded. That couple had four kids, and a few months back they had got their fourth […]Read More