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BEAT THE HEAT
As temperatures rise and routines get lighter, beauty needs a seasonal refresh. Summer calls for makeup that feels breathable, stays fresh, and keeps up with heat, humidity, and long days. Today’s beauty lovers are leaning towards skin-friendly, multi-functional products that deliver a radiant look without...
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SUMMER FASHION 2026 THE RISE OF ELEVATED EASE
Summer fashion in 2026 is no longer about dressing up excessively. It is about dressing intelligently, comfortably and effortlessly without losing elegance. This season, fashion is moving toward what I call elevated ease. From relaxed linen shirts and soft co-ords to minimal monochromes, beach-inspired textures...
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DYNAMIC ASANAS TO REWIRE YOUR SYSTEM AND BUILD A POWERFUL CORE
International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026 represents a growing global recognition of yoga as one of humanity’s most valuable systems for health and wellbeing. As healthcare increasingly moves toward preventive and integrative approaches, yoga continues to offer practical methods that support physical vitality,...
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FROM PASSION TO PROFESSION
For dancer Srekala Bharath who has been in the field for 57 years, dance is a way of life. This beautiful, dedicated and passionate dancer who has captivated audiences across the globe with her technical precision, intense abhinaya and graceful movements was born to C...
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BEYOND THE ALPHABET: ON QUEERNESS, UNDERSTANDING, AND UNLEARNING
Perception of the LGBTQ+ community comes through whispers, caricatures, laws, and cautionary tales.  So, one naturally grows up absorbing them long before learning to examine them. It gets deeply ingrained that there exists a “normal” way to love, a “natural” way to desire, or inhabit...
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FROM POLLUTION TO PORES: HOW POLLUTION IS AFFECTING YOUR SKIN & ACCELERATING AGEING
World Environment Day (June 5) often focuses on protecting the environment, but pollution is also affecting our skin, hair, and overall wellbeing. Daily exposure to air pollution, UV rays, smoke, stress, and environmental toxins is accelerating premature ageing and damaging skin health more than ever...
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SMARTPHONES AND IPL – A LEGACY LOVE STORY
Historically, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a favorite hunting ground for mobile brands. The first edition of the IPL dates back to 2008, and this is the year when Nokia went on to become the first major mobile brand to leverage the potential...
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ASANAS FOR A STRONGER, HEALTHIER HEART
Most people die from heart problems, everywhere on earth. A practice older than written history quietly fights it. Postures joined with breathing and quiet thought ease strain on the body. Blood moves better when tension fades. Pressure inside vessels drops without force. Muscles around the...
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“NOT EVERY ROLE IS MEANT FOR YOU”
There’s something quietly refreshing about Amol Parashar’s journey—one that has unfolded without the usual markers of intent or design. From ‘TVF Tripling’ to ‘Sardar Udham’, and now ‘Gram Chikitsalay’ and ‘The Bureaucrat’, his body of work reflects a consistent pull towards stories that are both...
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THE QUEEN OF GREEN BAIZE
International billiards and snooker player Anupama Ramachandran brought laurels to the country by winning the IBSF World Women’s Snooker Championship in November 2025 held in Doha, Qatar and holds the distinction of becoming the first Indian woman to win the title. Her resilience and unwavering...
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