It’s that time of the year when the festivities and exhibitions are at their peak. Lots happening all across the globe, but in my world, the focus today is on…
Whoever said dining tables were only created for the purpose of meal times, was only partially correct. In my home, it is the focal point of most activity; from serving as…
It’s that time of the year when the festivities and exhibitions are at their peak. Lots happening all across the globe, but in my world, the focus today is on…
Soft, flowing drapes in cotton and silk, elegance, heritage, tradition…all woven in one fabric. Yes, I mean the beautiful Maheshwaris from Madhya Pradesh. Most of my basic knowledge of sarees…
What does wearing ‘Ajrakh’ mean to you? I know there is a technical definition out there, but to me, it signifies style, earthiness and immense pride…a design soaked in the labour of hard work, that…
Over-the-top accessorising has been bothering me for a while (sore eyes and all that!). So, here I am, ready to get it all out of my system! How many times do…
Handbags have been around forever; well, since the 14th century anyway, in various shapes, sizes and prices and of course, one is never enough! Though, I personally am not a…
With summer at its peak in India, it’s time to pause and be surrounded by some handmade, breezy stylish clothing. I am sure that you already have been stocking up on…
Whoever said dining tables were only created for the purpose of meal times, was only partially correct. In my home, it is the focal point of most activity; from serving as…
‘A million conversations in my mind, some nutty, some silly, about the lights I hope to find…‘ This search extended to the virtual space on the internet, where I explored the…
Many, many years ago, while I was still in school, summer vacations meant time to travel (just like it is with school-goers today!). One such vacation was spent travelling to…
Who doesn’t like a good card game? Remember the long summer afternoons that were spent playing card games while guzzling down large amounts of ‘neebu-pani’ and ‘Rasna’ with your cousins and…
It’s Diwali in less than two weeks and the project I have undertaken, well, the one I take on every year around this time, about giving my home a new look is…
Stressed often, frequently over-eating and tend to panic at the smallest hurdle? Forgotten what ‘Feeling Good’ feels like? Perhaps, it is time to make a change; invest in yourself and feel good again… Meditate, you…
Sesame and Jaggery – a combination that will rock your tastebuds and pack your body with goodness and warmth! If you haven’t already introduced these beauties into your diet, then…
It’s friday again and it’s time to talk to you all about being healthy, living a holistic lifestyle and of course, being happy! Eating well, exercising moderately certainly helps but…
The discovery of water on Mars got most of the world really excited; I quizzed my son on why he thought it was such an amazing find, and his quick response was ‘where…
Yoga done, meditation done, one litre of water drunk, followed by that leisurely morning cup of tea, sitting in the balcony (or you perhaps, once sat leisurely in your garden), surrounded…
You can’t really cook an Indian curry without this key spice; it adds to the beautiful yellow colour of the curry dish on the outside and on the inside, it…
Many, many years ago, while I was still in school, summer vacations meant time to travel (just like it is with school-goers today!). One such vacation was spent travelling to…
It’s the time to be festive, it’s the time eat ‘kutu‘, aka buckwheat! Thanks to its wonderful existence, you can still enjoy ‘pakodas’, ‘cheela’, ‘puris’ and other naughty foods, even when you…
Diwali to me means family, fun times and plenty of food. Five days of sheer celebrations and happiness; to be honest, the preparation and the waiting months leading to Diwali are…
Punjabis love festivities; they love their celebrations and never, ever miss an opportunity to dance, cook, eat and feed a truck full of family and friends! I think they are…
It’s almost time for ‘Pujo‘ and I can ‘spy with my little eye’, lots of busy-bees, ingredients, colours and food everywhere around me. I think it might well be the ‘Pujo’…
Mention the beautiful state of Kerala to anyone, and more often than not, conversation will move speedily on to Kerala’s exotic quotient, it’s ‘lushness factor‘; to how everyone these days seem to be travelling to…
