Many parts across the country witnessed high temperatures during summer. A survey conducted in 10 Indian cities around that time revealed a spike in AC usage in Indian homes. About 70% claimed that the number of ACs installed in their homes had gone up in the last two years. The appliance industry cheered the historic […]
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Firefly in the making at the opening of Threads of Time | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement One might think that there are not many similarities between the subtle French, and vibrant Indian culture. A closer look can prove otherwise. Just as Indians take pride in their handicrafts and preserve the art of embroidery, so do the French. Master […]
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In the quaint village of Turtuk, one of the northernmost villages in India deep in the Himalayas, close to the Line of Control between India and Pakistan , surrounded by strangers- turned-friends, I celebrated my 22nd birthday. Freezing toes, a cake made of halwa and a night filled with Kishore Kumar songs set the scene. […]
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Last October, Adeline Graham’s love for Chennai, and her passion and commitment to interior design, marked her return to the city from Scotland. She stocked her new furniture and design store, Fern & Ade, with Scandinavian, French and European designs, integrating classic and contemporary styles with Parisian chic. The curated collection of high-end furniture, lighting […]
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Jaya Jaitly’s latest book is a departure from what came before — from textile, craft and all things handmade. Instead, it’s a deep dive into design thinking. Inspirations for Graphic Design from India, co-authored with professor Dimple Bahl of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and published by Arthshila Trust, advocates an overhaul of […]
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Reeni Tharakan power lifting at Ulaanbaataar | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When Reeni Tharakan hit the gym 10 years ago, at 53, it was driven by a desire to lose weight and stay healthy. The last thing on her mind was powerlifting, let alone winning gold medals at international powerlifting competitions. She won four gold […]
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It takes quite a few hands to roll grape leaves. So, in September 2020, soon after the first wave of Covid, I visited a friend in Bandra, Mumbai, where a dozen of us spent the day cooking, rolling, chatting and eating at his house. While preparing dolma — a dish linked to Ottoman cuisine — […]
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It has been about two-and-a-half years since Arushi Agrawal started her passion project of crafting candles that initially began with just gifting close friends and family. Recently this week, her firm, Seva Home, launched limited-edition candles in collaboration with artist and sculptor Suryakant Lokhande, in two variants — Maharaja and Maharani. It comes in a […]
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Oil on canvas by B. Prabha (1970) | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Just before COVID-19 shut down the world, Payal Kapoor visited Felix Art Fair at The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel in Los Angeles. There were paintings displayed in poolside cabanas, installations mounted on pristine white hotel beds, “art on the tables, on the walls, in […]
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Man And Wife by Badri Narayan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The exhibition, called Ruminations on India: A trail of artworks on paper, at New Delhi’s Bikaner House, Living Tradition Centre, offers a classic treat for art aficionados and aesthetes. Presented by Apparao Galleries, it displays over 100 artworks by artists who shaped the narrative […]
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