Team L&M The good old days of community living, totally absent today, makes her deeply nostalgic. An utter absence of colourful and unique indigenous architecture bothers her no end. And because she couldn’t do anything about creating old architecture, artist Kavita Chopra Dikshit did the next best thing she could — create artworks that depict […]Read More
Dr Amrita Vohra In today’s academic scenario, creative arts have all but entirely disappeared from the Indian education system. There was a time when creative classes were compulsory for students and were given their due importance by parents, teachers and kids. However, the current mounting academic pressure, coupled with the insurmountable curriculum goals, has completely […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Novelist-academician-literary critic Saikat Majumdar recently came out with his latest work, The Scent Of God. Born in Kolkata and educated in India and the US, Majumdar, after teaching stints in the US and Canada, is now a professor of creative writing and English at Ashoka University. We spoke to Majumdar about The Scent […]Read More
Benoy K Behl Most people are not aware that at least a score of Hindu deities are very actively worshiped in Japan. In fact, there are hundreds of shrines to Saraswati alone. There are innumerable representations of Lakshmi, Indra, Brahma, Ganesha, Garuda and other deities. In fact, deities we have practically forgotten in India, such […]Read More
The problem of hair loss seems to be quite common these days. The reason for this may be increasing stress or even pollution. Some of the common causes of hair loss are stress, nutritional deficiencies, dandruff, oily scalp, illness, thyroid or hormonal imbalances, hair damage caused by chemical lotions and heat applications. In men, hair […]Read More
Ssumier S Pasricha aka Pammi Aunty shares details about his life Social media today has become a way of life. There are some people who are on social media for work, others to connect with friends and old buddies and then there are some who are a sensation and are followed by millions world over. From […]Read More
Team L&M Bird lovers and nature enthusiasts, it’s time to plan a visit to the stunning Dhanauri Wetland in Greater Noida, where a special Bird Festival is being celebrated to mark World Wetlands Day on February 2. Located in Gautam Budh Nagar district, around 45 km from Noida and just 8 km from the Formula […]Read More
When it comes to stage appearances and shows by Bollywood divas, there is never lack of fascinating and sizzling visuals equally blended with great dance, costume, makeup, hair and drama. Recently, the Dream Girl of Indian Cinema Hema Malini presented her stunning daughter Esha Deol on stage with a fabulous production Ramayana choreographed by amazingly […]Read More
If we talk of luxury treatments in the wellness and grooming industry today, we are not referring only to the costs involved for high-end products or services. It is also not about celebrities who use or endorse such products. In fact, awareness is so high nowadays that it is mainly about the ingredients that are […]Read More
Vinod Kumar Wearing tight-fitting and high-heeled shoes may do more harm than just causing temporary discomfort. Orthopaedic experts warn that such footwear can weaken foot muscles and lead to claw toes, a common forefoot deformity that causes toes to curl downward at the end joint, resembling little claws. In India, nearly 20 per cent of […]Read More