One artist whose journey as a Kathak artist is marked by discipline, excellence, and early recognition of her talent is Alakhnanda. She received a prestigious scholarship from Kathak Kendra at the age of ten and was awarded the same again at eighteen, reflecting sustained artistic brilliance. At eighteen, she was also honoured with the National […]Read More
LOHRI RECIPES BY SWPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA MAKHANE KI KHEER Ingredients Quantity Makhana 1 cup Desi Ghee 10 gm Milk Full Cream 400 ml Amond 10 gm Sugar 50 gm Cashewnut 20 gm Cardamom 5 gm Method: Put a pan or kadhai over medium flame and heat ghee in […]Read More
Team L&M Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026, Cloud Dancer, marks a thoughtful shift toward calm, clarity, and understated elegance in interior design. This soft, luminous white moves beyond being a simple neutral to become a mood-setting shade that reflects a desire for slower, more intentional living. With its gentle warmth and airy quality, Cloud […]Read More
Team L&M The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) expresses deep concern over the persistently high mental health treatment gap in India. Nearly 80–85 per cent of individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or appropriate care, it says. The stark reality is largely accurate and supported by national and global evidence. Mental health experts […]Read More
Manish Mohta All these changes fall under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and increased emphasis on digital technology. The purpose of these reforms is to improve the quality of higher education so it can meet the requirements for the global standardized higher education system of today. The big question now is whether or not […]Read More
Dr Lakshmi Kumari A Fertility is not just about the ability to conceive-it is the result of a delicate balance between hormones, reproductive organs, and overall health. While age, genetics, and lifestyle are well-recognised factors, there is another silent contributor that often escapes attention: environmental toxins. In the modern age, women and men are continuously […]Read More
Team L&M Pregnancy is often described as a natural milestone in a woman’s life, but medically, it is one of the most demanding physiological phases the body undergoes, especially the heart. Doctors frequently describe pregnancy as a “physiological stress test” because of the dramatic cardiovascular changes it triggers over just nine months. During pregnancy, a […]Read More
Dr Nandish Kumar Jeevangi In the current scenario, Lung cancer is shedding its smoker’s disease label. More number of non-smokers are being diagnosed with it, challenging the traditional assumptions about the disease’s causes. This is forcing a rethink among the medical professionals and the public alike. A silent transformation Lung cancer is increasingly affecting non-smokers, […]Read More
Sudhir Ambawata As Indian cities continue to densify, the idea of the urban home is quietly transforming. No longer defined only by its built footprint or material expression, the contemporary residence is being shaped by what lies within its voids—light, air, landscape, and silence. In dense urban contexts, architecture is moving beyond surfaces to create […]Read More
One of the young and dynamic breed of dancers who is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and guru with over three decades of dedication to the classical arts is Pavitra Bhat. Trained from a young age, he has performed extensively and is known for his deep storytelling, strong abhinaya, and thoughtful thematic productions. As the […]Read More