Tarun Tahiliani drew inspiration from Indian art and design, including the Tree of Life, Lipan Art, paisleys and the Art of Light. These influences showed up in the embroidery and surface detailing, with techniques such as Aari work, Zardozi and mirror work adding texture to the outfits. There’s a lot that goes into making traditional…
You mix the batter, heat the tawa, pour a ladle and wait for a thin, golden, crackly dosa. Instead, you get something pale, floppy and slightly damp in the middle. Many home cooks blame the batter, but the most common culprit is simpler: pouring batter onto a pan that is not hot enough. When the…
Their Nottingham visit also showed how much their roles have changed. They are no longer working members of the royal family, and their engagements now centre on the causes and organisations they choose to support. There was no grand royal welcome, but there was plenty of affection from some of the people who came out…
For generations, devotees visiting Gujarat’s Ambaji temple have taken home something sweet after offering their prayers: Mohanthal prasad. Now, the temple’s much-loved offering has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, giving its long-standing connection with Ambaji official recognition.The announcement came on the first day of Navratri, making it a special moment for the temple and…
sibling’s play can make it harder for a child to focus on homework. A child is halfway through a maths worksheet when their older sibling starts building a Lego tower nearby. Within minutes, the pencil is down, the chair has been abandoned, and the child is asking to join in. At another time, the same…
Vijay Deverakonda recently spoke about a tough side of film prep as he opened up about cutting his water intake while shooting for the film Liger.Speaking to Sudhir Srinivasan on his YouTube podcast, the actor said he cut down his water intake for Liger so his body would look shredded. “I did it during Liger…where…
“I realized the excuses that society was giving me – safety, tradition, responsibility – were not really for my protection. They were to keep me quiet,” Tannu told UNICEF.When 17-year-old Tannu Kumari began questioning why her younger brother attended a private school while she and her sister studied at a government residential school, she was…
Anyone who cooks every day knows the feeling. You run a hand over the kitchen slab, and it feels tacky, with a thin film of oil, spilled chai, jaggery and masala dust that a quick wipe never quite shifts. Expensive degreasers are not always needed. Baking soda, a pantry item most homes already have, is…
Walk into a room painted in a soft sage green or a gentle sky blue, and your shoulders often drop before you even notice. Colour has a quiet way of shaping how we feel, which is why hospitals, spas and meditation studios tend to avoid loud, harsh shades. Researchers say the effect is real but…
When people think about what makes someone successful, they often point to intelligence, talent, money or impressive job titles. Yet the way a person handles setbacks, builds daily habits and keeps learning can matter just as much. Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo has put together a list of 10 types of people he believes…
