I met this young dynamic ballroom dancer, choreographer, and dance educator Vard Margaryan in the august company of the world’s oldest Ballroom Dancer Ms. Tao Porchon Lynch, in 2018, at a party thrown by Ms, Lynch in New York. Vard’s charisma and charm caught my attention and since then I have known this brilliant dancer […]Read More
Vardha Aggarwal & Chirag Gupta India’s cities are in constant motion, with glass facades, flyovers, and contemporary apartment towers punctuating neighborhoods. Amid this surge toward the modern countercurrent is emerging: the return to vernacular design. This movement redefines progress, seeking freedom from homogenised global templates by reclaiming design languages rooted in place, climate, and culture. […]Read More
Dr Abhik Banerjee Preventive health is all about staying one step ahead of illness. It involves regular screenings and routine tests that can help to check for problems before they turn serious. Unfortunately, in India, preventive care is often neglected, and there is a lack of awareness about it. This delay can often happen due […]Read More
Rajkumar Kumawat Crafts rise above the idea of tangible goods and are composed of material and immaterial legacies. They serve as a communication tool and a link between the past and the present. Their idea of preserving narrative, in addition to the technique, adds a new character to the place. This is being embraced in […]Read More
Team L&M The global supply chain, for decades an invisible network humming quietly in the background of commerce, has been thrust into the global spotlight. Recent years have exposed its fragility, with everything from pandemics and geopolitical conflicts to climate events causing unprecedented disruptions. This “great reset” has accelerated a wave of innovation, forcing businesses […]Read More
Dr Nandish Kumar Jeevangi In the world of cancer treatment, timing can make all the difference. When the illness is found early, care tends to work better, chances of survival improves, and recovery is often less painful—both physically and mentally. Still, in India, many people are diagnosed late. Why does this happen so often? In […]Read More
Team L&M With pet travel on the rise, Skyscanner, the global travel app, launches The Pawprint Guide, ranking the top 10 most pet-friendly cities in the world for 2025. The trend is unmistakable: pets are no longer just companions – they’re family. For Indian travellers, this bond is reshaping travel choices, with 11% now taking […]Read More
Maninder Singh Nayyar As India works to feed a growing population in a world shaped by climate change, it has become more important than ever to rethink how we approach farming. Food security today is not just about growing enough; it also means doing it in a way that’s sustainable, nutritious, affordable, and better for […]Read More
Sumit Dhawan The first line of protection against any weather condition is a structure’s facade. Extreme cold, summer sun, heavy rain, and daily temperature changes all damage external surfaces. Over time, these conditions may lead to expansion, contraction, and ultimately, cracks. In addition to maintaining the buildings’ visual attractiveness, architects, builders, and property owners need […]Read More
Dr Astha Dayal One of the most common issues we see, as gynecologists face, is couples facing difficulty in conceiving. This is mainly due to advanced age, and impatience coupled with stress and social pressure. The intense social expectation to have children quickly — sometimes within the first year of marriage — drives families and […]Read More