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
Team L&M As the skincare mindset of the average Indian consumer shifts from harsh chemicals to gentle skincare, dermatologists predict peptide-infused skincare products to be the next big trend in the anti-aging skincare market, particularly as anti-aging solutions for women in their 30s and 40s gain traction. Peptides, short chains of amino acids and the […]Read More
Team L&M Weather changing seasons are the most significant time of the year where you need to take care of your skin. When the weather changes from humid to dry, skin issues like sensitivity and dryness also occur. These issues can be mitigated by applying antiseptic creams which are denser and have lipid-rich formulations. Consistent […]Read More
Team L&M Ramadan is a month marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, along with prayer, discipline, and reflection. Through the day, people go about their routines while holding onto the anticipation of iftar, when the fast-breaking meal is taken. As evening sets in, homes begin to feel different, with tables being set and families […]Read More
An internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and scholar whose life and work bridge Europe and India through classical dance is Ileana Citaristi. Trained in Odissi under the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and deeply influenced by Kathakali, she is one of the foremost non-Indian exponents of Indian classical dance. Based in Odisha for decades, she has played […]Read More
Ankit Modi The discomfort from extreme heat in a house during summertime may be high enough if too many high levels of heat are allowed into the house through doors and windows, therefore making it uncomfortable to live indoors. As higher amounts of hot air enter the home, also creating the need to run air […]Read More
Team L&M There’s something irresistibly comforting about a freshly baked cookie – the soft chewy centre, the crisp golden edges, and the aroma that fills the air with instant happiness. As cookie cravings reach their peak, city’s bakeries rise to the occasion with indulgent creations that go far beyond the classic chocolate chip. From gooey […]Read More
Dr Simon Thomas The everyday Indian dietary pattern centred around tea (inhibits calcium absorption), roti, and dal is increasingly contributing to declining bone health in Indiaa and early joint problems across age groups. We are witnessing a growing number of patients in their 30s and 40s reporting knee pain, backache, and stiffness, conditions previously more […]Read More