Team L&M Around the world, spicy food has built its own loyal fan base. In Korea, it shows up in fiery Buldak noodles. In Mexico, it comes through chipotle and guajillo chillies used in rich, smoky sauces. In Thailand, bird’s-eye chillies bring heat to everything from stir-fries to soups. In India, this love for spice […]Read More
‘Memes For Mummyji’, by author Santosh Desai is out on the shelfs. The book talks about how smartphones have transformed our day-to-day life and feels quite playful on the surface. But it is deeply observational underneath. Watch full interview at:Read More
Team L&M India’s kitchens run on a set of myths that have been repeated for years. Frozen food is ‘Opposite of fresh’, ‘only for emergencies.’ And, air fryers are called “not the best choice,” or ‘useful only for snacks.’ Most people repeat these lines without knowing where they came from. These narrations have shaped kitchen […]Read More
Dr Sabia Mangat India is witnessing a striking paradox: even as medical technology advances, more young couples are struggling to conceive. Fertility specialists across the country report a steady rise in infertility cases often in couples in their late 20s and early 30s. Medical conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, and poor sperm […]Read More
Team L&M Prabhas Patan preserves a rich and sacred past, with copper plate, inscriptions and memorial stones reflecting its prosperity, heritage, and enduring spirit of valor. Historically named Dev Patan, it is a locality in Veraval, Gujarat. And, as the site of the Somnath temple and its associated Jyotirlinga, it is an important place of […]Read More
Arvind Patel When the winter chill settles across India, the habit of reaching for a water bottle often disappears. It’s easy to forget to hydrate when one isn’t sweating, but the dry winter air and constant breathing still pull moisture from the body. This creates a “hydration gap”—a sneaky kind of dehydration that creeps up […]Read More
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