Holi is around the corner and we all love ‘thandai’ especially during Holi festival and the long Indian-Summer. So what innovation can we bring to this age-old drink this festival? We make the thandai paste at home with rose petals and store it? Yep, but isn’t that too simple and boring? Thandai/boring/rose/lavender/drink/ice-cream/cheesecake?!?! Confusing, innit? How…
Few years back when I attended a presentation on etiquettes by an expert and realise that how important it is to be vigilant of our own behavior. That impacts our work and business to a large extent. But again! our behavior has to look natural too. Short trainings during work and quick tips from expert’s diary can help…
“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” – Hans Hofmann In today’s world, along with an aesthetic taste, people are also looking for a comfortable living with the idea of Saving Space And Money. With increasing population and reducing space availability, the need for furniture that is…
Last night was the night when I finally had my theatre debut (not performing but as a spectator) when I went to watch the play which had come to town with a star cast known for their acting brilliance. ‘Ek Mulaqaat’ by playwright Saif Hyder Hasan, starring Deepti Naval and Shekhar Suman as the protagonists…
Your Bedroom is your personal sanctuary, it is a space that is occupied by the inhabitants and not guests. Bedrooms are personal and we all love to incorporate our individuality, uniqueness and make it distinct and idiosyncratic. Our design style may vary but lighting can surely transform the space and add some excitement and make…
It’s been long since our Dr. Chef, Shivangi Sharma, gave us some of her unique and quick- fix recipe. Well, better late than never, what say? Today we bring you ‘MATCHA NICE-CREAM’ (with toasted coconut) which believe it or not is a healthy ice-cream. With summer onset we believe this will be a blessing for…
Last weekend I had a quick visit to the silicone city of India, i.e. Bangalore (I still don’t like calling it Bengaluru). Since it was a work meeting, I wasn’t very keen on going all the way into the city and spend most of my time getting frustrated in the traffic. So I choose to…
This book is personally very close to my heart. It is one of those books which leave an impression on your mind and heart forever. Of course, knowing Assam and its tea culture helped a lot in understanding the author’s insights into the acres and acres of Tea Estate and the quiet yet invigorating life…
I think every day is a Women’s Day because it is a woman who never has any respite, whatsoever, from her daily chores of looking after everybody around her. But honestly, I wouldn’t want it any different way. I firmly believe God created this wonderful creation called ‘woman’ to be an emotional provider and caregiver,…
Most of us are busy living lives that is ordinary and conventional and is influenced by Homogeneity, Conformity, Monotony and Uniformity. It’s always exciting to acknowledge and celebrate creativity, innovation and variation. Do You DIY??? There are so many things to embrace about making things by hand- the Ingenuity, Dedication, Financial Savings, Customization, Lessening the…