Magical music of Zakir Husain, Rahul Sharma and voice of Amitabh Bachchan mesmerises Ramayana is one epic that all artist derive inspiration from, be it dancers, actors, musicians or painters all have brought alive the epic through their art. This mythological tale will never go out of fashion and will always motivate generations to come. […]Read More
Indian classical dances are mostly associated with the tales of gods and goddesses. It is rarely that we see an artiste who brings out social issues and talks about environment through his or her performance and show. Renowned Kathak exponent Neha Banerjee is one of the rare gems in the world of dance who is […]Read More
We have often seen people who follow Hindu religion taking up various forms of Indian classical dance forms. Later, after years of training and learning, they perform various stories from the Indian mythology. It is rather unusual to find a person from a Christian background drawn to a dance form that is mostly practiced and […]Read More
Sandalwood has been in use since the ancient Vedic times. Initially, it was part of religious offerings and was mainly used as incense. Through the ages, the medicinal properties of this versatile ingredient have been established. The ancient women of India valued it as a cosmetic aid and for its fragrance. The inner wood of […]Read More
Well-known Ballroom dancer and a Bollywood choreographer Sandip Soparrkar writes exclusively for lifeandmore.inRead More
As far as the beauty of our eyes is concerned, prevention is always better than cure. So do pay attention to your lifestyle as this has a direct effect on the eyes. Modern occupations and activities take a heavy toll on our eyes and their beauty. Spending long hours looking at computer and television screens, […]Read More
Coping with the skin is a daily affair, needing an awareness of its needs and a little knowledge about the kind of treatment it deserves. The skin has wonderful protective responses. In the deeper layers of the epidermis are cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its colour. Melanin actually protects the […]Read More
The sun’s damaging effects on the skin are well known, but what about the hair? Indeed, the hair is also affected by the seasonal changes and the summer sun. Moisture depletion is the immediate result of sun-exposure. It dries out the hair. The sun’s rays also cause damage to the cuticle, the outermost protective layer […]Read More
Both men and women know that the appearance counts, socially and also in the work place. Looking one’s best imparts self confidence, very necessary in today’s competitive career world. In general, there is the feeling that “beauty bias” does exist in the career world; that people react more favourably towards a good looking person; that […]Read More
I believe woman empowerment means financial independence and self-reliance for women. Education, of course, is the most important aspect. Mahatma Gandhi had once said, “If you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate an entire family.” Yes, in a developing country like ours, education of […]Read More