Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Over the years, many books have explored Delhi through its monuments, history, bustling markets and rapid urban development. Rarely, however, do we encounter books that look at the Capital through the lens of its flora and fauna. Wild Capital: Discovering Nature in Delhi (HarperCollins India) by Neha Sinha breaks this pattern beautifully. […]Read More
Lifeandmore BaatCheet with Shan Bhatnagar, Co-Founder, Laalee The Boutique Hotel
Shan Bhatnagar is the Co-Founder of Laalee – The Boutique Hotel, a brand that redefines what it means to feel at home while you travel. He is not just a hotelier, but also an Artist, Interior Designer and Designer of Laalee. From building a hotel rooted in culture and comfort to navigating the realities of […]Read More
Rajendra Salgaonkar Every traveller carries two maps. The first is practical. It charts airports, hotel bookings, recommended restaurants, and carefully planned itineraries. The second map, however, is invisible. It is shaped by memory, emotion, and instinct — marking places where time slowed down, conversations lingered, and travellers felt deeply understood. Over time, it is this […]Read More
Ar Pragya Tripathi Modern living spaces are often designed for efficiency and aesthetics, but rarely for human biology. Yet, the environments we inhabit have a profound impact on our nervous system, hormones, sleep quality, and emotional wellbeing. When thoughtfully designed, a home or workspace can become more than just shelter — it can function as […]Read More
HOLI SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA Rang Barse Stuffed Gulab Jamun Recipe | Holi Sweets by Swapnadeep Mukherjee Ingredient Quantity Dhab (khoya) […]Read More
Some visitors say India itself is a museum piece while others find it full of museums. India is either way, a museum country. Which is why discovering three swanky new museums in three weeks of travel in South India (that’s not one city as many North Indians think! but India’s most cultured part and its […]Read More
At Pravaha, a festival dedicated to showcasing and premiering new productions, Shringara Bhakti 2.0 emerged as a deeply reflective and aesthetically layered dance feature. Show at NCPA Mumbai was conceptualised and curated by Dr. Usha RK, an arts consultant with over four decades of experience, the production explored the interdependence of śṛṅgāra (love) and bhakti […]Read More
Adyasha Priyadarshini & Harshita Umesh For years, many young people in India have grown up learning that questions about their bodies are better left unasked. Topics like menstrual health, types of contraception, or gender-affirming care are often barely touched upon in textbooks—and even then, quickly skipped. As a result, adolescents and young adults frequently turn […]Read More
Team L&M For years, most Indians never planned meals around protein. Food was cooked based on habit, taste, budget, and what was available at home. Dal was dal. Milk was milk. Eggs were just eggs. No one counted grams or checked labels. Protein was not part of daily conversation, and it did not need to […]Read More
Anil Pharande The recent news stories about the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA) have been nothing short of extraordinary. People get anxious when the Supreme Court says that a regulator has turned into a ‘rehabilitation center’ for retiring officials. But for me, this uproar not as a sign of failure but as a crucial turning […]Read More