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EATING OUT AGAIN
There is nothing we have missed more in the past seven months more than eating out. We may have made peace with home deliveries and home cooking to a large extent, but they have not been able to replace the joy of dining out. And...
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REFRESHINGLY RAJASTHANI
The upcoming festive collection from Raw Mango, Moomal, draws inspiration from Rajasthan, home to its founder Sanjay Garg. Part nostalgic from his memory and part re-imagined for the future, the Marwari region’s traditional clothes and Rajput garments are borrowed to create a signature contrast and...
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TROLLS CAN’T STOP ME FROM DOING MY WORK
“In the mad rush of messages that I get, I must have missed yours. I am sorry,” says the voice note. It made me think of the other message he sent me a few days back when I had called him, but he couldn’t take...
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THE PERFECT LOCKDOWN GETAWAY
Waking up to the sound of calm, soft waves… the sunlight streaming into your living room… the sun outside is hot… but a cool sea breeze wafts lazily around… ensuring the indulgent relaxing vibe you’re experiencing… stays with you all day. Sounds like something right...
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MASK ME TRENDY
What prompted you to come up with the ideas for the mask? As COVID-19 got more serious all across the country, I realised that the only masks available were of the disposable variety and they were exorbitantly priced. Plus, I saw people creating a lot...
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TANTALISINGLY TULU
From being a creative head in a soft furnishings brand, what led to the interest in the fitness page that you run on YouTube? I have always been very passionate about designing since the day I started drawing as a child and that passion led...
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HOW EXERCISE CAN HELP YOU BATTLE THE COVID BLUES
Working out from home can be tricky, which is the best kind of workout for a beginner from home in these COVID-19 times? Exercising is important for one’s mental and physical health, and is arguably more essential than ever during periods of self-isolation. Even though...
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#SPEAKYOURMIND WITH SHWETHA PRASAD
You’re a popular face in showbiz. How did acting happen? I had taken a break from my job of being an architect and was volunteering at an NGO for six months. During this time, popular television producer Shruti Naidu saw my pictures on social media...
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THE CROP THAT KEEPS US ALIVE
The word vivasayam (farming) strikes many chords in the hearts of any Tamilian. Growing up in the city, with a complete lack of knowledge or experience in agriculture, I have always been amused by the pride and the deep connections farmers have with agricultural practices....
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WHO IS CONTROLLING WHOM?
This craze began with Facebook. It helped us chat, find friends, send pics and do so much more — all for free. Being a 90s kid, who also lived through paid messages and expensive phone calls, Facebook was the best thing that could have happened....
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