Upasana Kaura For years, work-from-home was dismissed by many as an emergency arrangement born out of extraordinary circumstances — a temporary compromise made during the pandemic, tolerated until the “real” workplace could return. Corporate India spent much of the post-pandemic period undoing that experiment. Employees were called back. Office attendance became mandatory. Hybrid flexibility was steadily […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha History often consigns its most extraordinary stories to the margins. The grand narratives of collapsing empires, nationalist awakenings and political realignments dominate our understanding of the past. But, the more improbable subplots slip quietly into obscurity. And, The Indian Caliphate by Imran Mulla is a bid to resurrect one such forgotten episode […]Read More
Dr K Shilpi Reddy very year, Mother’s Day celebrated on the second Sunday of May offers a heartfelt opportunity to express love and gratitude towards mothers. However, beyond greetings and celebrations, this day should also serve as a reminder to reflect on the health and well-being of mothers. Motherhood is a profound responsibility. In the […]Read More
Team L&M Mother’s Day has increasingly moved beyond being just a calendar occasion marked by last-minute flowers or gifts. From Celebration to Participation In many urban households, it is quietly evolving into a more thoughtful moment one where the focus shifts from celebration to participation. Instead of taking moms out, many people are choosing to […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha The other day, I was talking to a friend when our conversation turned to diet. “You’re a vegetarian, right?” she asked. “Yes.” “Start having three eggs a day,” she advised. “Why?” I asked. “For protein,” she replied. She has known me for years, long enough to know that suggesting eggs to me […]Read More
Niang Sopi – Bali’s Oldest Active Dancer In a quiet courtyard in Bali, where incense curls into the air and gamelan music hums softly in the background, I meet Niang Sopi, who is 107 years old, widely celebrated as one of the oldest active dancers in the world. Her presence is serene, yet powerful. Even […]Read More
Team L&M This Mother’s Day, celebrate the love, warmth, and care that mothers bring into our lives with a specially curated selection of recipes by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa. Thoughtfully crafted to honour the spirit of the occasion, these recipes blend comfort with indulgence, making them perfect for creating […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Till sometime back, food trends in India were defined by what arrived at our doorstep in under 30 minutes. Cloud kitchens, gourmet meal subscriptions, artisanal café culture and Instagrammable plating dominated urban food conversations. Convenience became king, and for a generation raised on food delivery apps, cooking often felt less like a […]Read More
Taruna Sharma Yawning is one of those everyday human behaviours we rarely stop to think about. We yawn when we are tired, bored, waiting too long in a meeting, sitting through a lecture, or simply because someone else yawned. It is so common that most of us dismiss it as nothing more than a sign of […]Read More
Team L&M India’s culinary landscape is entering a more reflective, deeply rooted phase — one where food is no longer judged solely by flavour, novelty or visual appeal, but by the stories it carries. This compelling shift takes centre stage in the newly unveiled Godrej Food Trends Report 2026 (GFTR 2026), launched by Godrej Vikhroli […]Read More