RICHA DUBEY pays tribute to model-turned-designer SIMAR DUGAL who passed away on August 12 after a long battle with cancer “She walked in beauty like the night / Of cloudless climes and starry skies” Possibly no other poet could be paraphrased as aptly in memory of Simar Dugal as Lord Byron. That was the first […]Read More
Due to the prevailing pandemic situation, fine art artists are not getting a platform to showcase their art to the world through exhibitions. However, an option to present their talent to the people across the globe is available through the virtual mode. As a step in this direction, Amrita Tiwary, founder-instructor of Bengaluru-based institute of […]Read More
Benoy K Behl It was the beginning of the First Millennium BCE. There were many principalities of the northern plains of India. Some of them were Gana-Sanghas, with an elected council that ruled. In others, the concept of hereditary leaders was evolving. It was a time when great philosophic concepts, which were to last forever, […]Read More
Skin problems can occur due to many reasons, like seasonal conditions, hormonal imbalances, allergic reactions to food, medicines cosmetics, etc., or due to fungal conditions, or conditions like eczema, dermatitis, etc. Rashes: Skin rashes are actually very common, like heat rashes, prickly heat, allergies and so on. When the skin is oily and sweaty, pollutants […]Read More
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It can lead to deep, permanent scars. So, it is important that the condition be checked from spreading. Consult a skin care clinic or specialist in good time. Acne occurs mainly on oily skin and starts with a blackhead. Avoid neglecting blackheads, as they can irritate […]Read More
Well-known sitarist Pt Subrata De of Bishnupur gharana has utilised the period of lockdown due to Covid-19 to creative two new ragas – Shikhashree and Jogiya Ranjini. A firm believer in the fact that music can harmonise the physical and mental state of a person, the noted artiste has carried out experiments with physically challenged […]Read More
Team L&M Wanting to lose a few extra kilos? If yes, then keep pistachios always around you. A study, published in the July 20 issue of Nutrients, shows that adding US pistachios to the diet can contribute to weight loss, in the context of a calorie-restricted diet in a behavioral intervention, and may contribute additional health benefits […]Read More
Benoy K Behl Perhaps the most favourite subject of the early Indian sculptor is Durga as Mahishasurmardini where she kills the demon of ignorance in the form of a mahisha or buffalo. The depiction of her in a 7th century cave at Mamallapuram is one of the finest jewels of Indian art. In Indic thought, the only evil is […]Read More
Team L&M Living an unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, obesity, a lack of sleep and exercise are some of the leading reasons for cardiovascular diseases. Having a healthy heart is most vital as our very life depends on it. Exerting yourself under too much stress and anxiety can also cause complications leading to serious heart conditions. Most […]Read More
Punam Kalra Monsoons are almost always a much-wanted respite from sultry summer heat. It’s an artful season, evoking a range of overlapping emotions, from a peaceful pause to an occasional nostalgia. This lush season calls for a breezy décor, and here are a few tips to keep the monsoon blues at bay. Prep furniture for […]Read More