Team L&M Author Rajesh Talwar is back with his new book Where Elephants Danced And Dragons Flew: Travels Through Seven Asian Nations (Bridging Borders). Through the nine memorable essays in the book, Talwar brings alive the life and culture of seven countries he visited in Asia. In Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, he discovers a stunning, […]Read More
Neha Mangal MAA CHANDRAGHANTA is the third form of Goddess Durga and is worshiped on the 3rd day in Navratri . Those who worship Devi Chandraghanta get eternal energy and strength. She is the Goddess of Manipura Chakra located at the Navel. Although Parvati was determined to have Lord Shiva as her husband, Shiva told […]Read More
Team L&M This Navratri, we share special festive recipes curated by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa. KESRI SINGHARA SOUP Ingredients Quantity Singhade (water chestnut), boiled and peeled 250gm Black pepper powder […]Read More
Dr Blossom Kochhar Navratri is a vibrant and auspicious festival celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm in India. During this nine-night festival, people adorn themselves in colorful attire, participate in energetic dances, and come together to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. While looking your best is essential during Navratri, it’s equally important to take […]Read More
Team L&M India’s relationship with food and the impact of it on health is far deeper than just a satisfying meal. A nationwide study among more than 5,000 individuals, conducted by Fitelo, a psychology-driven wellness and fitness platform, reveals that 58 per cent are most concerned about their weight when the size of their clothes […]Read More
Mahek Mody Any festive season conversation would be incomplete without a deep dive into the world of food. As we enter the 2023 festive season, India’s culinary scene showcases a fascinating fusion of tradition, innovation, and conscientious selections. According to our Food Trends Report, derived from an extensive dataset featuring 3000 households and over 15,000 […]Read More
Neha Mangal The 2nd day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini or Brahmacharini Maa, the second one shaped as Divine Maa Parvati. Brahma means penance and ‘Charini’ method whose achar (conduct) is that. So Maa Durga’s manifestation as the one who does penance or tapasya interprets as Brahmacharini Maa. Brahmacharini Maa is also referred […]Read More
Neha Mangal The nine-day festival of Shardiya Navratri is here and Maa Durga devotees are busy making preparations for fasting be it buying kalash for Ghatastapana. Navratri is celebrated in different ways across the country. The colourful and vibrant venues of Garba and Dandiya in Gujarat, majestic pandals for Maa Durga in West Bengal or […]Read More
In last column, I had focused on symbols in Indian culture. What is India’s one symbol that is pan Indian. It is Nataraja now. No wonder when the mandarins of ministry of culture thought what to put in front of spaceship called Bharat Mandapam they first thought of some sculpture. Then the idea of pancha […]Read More
Dr Pradeep Mahajan Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of rare genetic disorders that affect muscle function, often manifesting in childhood and leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of mobility. The diagnosis of MD can be devastating for families, as it not only impacts the child’s physical abilities but also their quality of life. […]Read More