Travelling Solo to Rishikesh During a Pandemic and Living a Regret-Free Life
Following her heart and all safety protocols, Malvika Kaura set out on a solo drive to the hills of Rishikesh during the pandemic.
Category: Lifestyle
2 Delectable Books About South Asian Culinary Traditions That Foodies Will Love
A foodie reviews two delicious works of food writing from South Asia and samples their traditional recipes as the new year dawns.
Meet Tuba Geçkil, the Cake Artist Whose Phenomenal Creations Went Viral in 2020
Istanbul-based award-winning cake artist Tuba Geçkil had been making exceptional edible art for over a decade but it took a pandemic for her to become a viral internet sensation.
“A Lesson in Humanity”: How a Trip to Delhi Changed This Iranian Researcher’s Life
An Iranian researcher travels to India for tourism; the experience changes her worldview and triggers her new career as author and translator.
This Fashion Artist’s ‘The Almirah’ Project Captures Women’s Emotions During Lockdown
Fashion artist Sharmila Nair’s new project links women’s emotions during the pandemic to the tradition of parents gifting almirahs to daughters.
The Reinvention: Lockdown Didn’t Deter This Pastry Chef from Turning Entrepreneur
Even a pandemic could not deter young pastry chef Salonika Bansal from launching her own venture – a boutique patisserie offering luxurious treats.
7 Days, 2000 Km: A Family’s Road Trip During Lockdown
A family of four sets out on a dream road trip from Mumbai to Haryal during the lockdown, soaking in India’s villages, cities and scenic beauty.
This ‘Bulbbul’ Shoot Location Has Been a Luxury Hideaway During Lockdown!
A heritage hotel and a memorable shoot venue for films like ‘Chokher Bali’ and ‘Bulbbul’, the Rajbari Bawali near Kolkata is steeped in tradition and luxury.
When Cooking Is Meditation, a Lockdown Home Bakery Is a Sweet Beginning
Launching a home bakery – that too during lockdown – was not just a business decision, it was an act of passion for Kaveri Jain.
The Reinvention: This Moradabad Coaching Centre Boss Became a Lockdown Chef
When the pandemic struck down Parul Ahuja’s coaching centre business in Moradabad, she started a home restaurant offering fabulous food. #TheReinvention
5 Global Youth Visitors to India Share Their Experiences
Young international volunteers and trainees who worked in India share their experience and impression of the country.
The Reinvention: From Budding Musician to Lockdown Doughnut Baker!
Music student Soumya Sofat put aside her singing aspirations during the lockdown and instead started baking doughnuts – lots and lots of them!
The Reinvention: From Education Entrepreneur to Quarantine Baker
Shweta Joshi put her creative and entrepreneurial skills to use after Covid shut down her education business, and turned into a baker of beautiful treats. #TheReinvention
Republic of Chutneys: 5 Lip-smacking Dip Recipes from Around India
These yummy chutneys from across India don’t just brighten your plate but also your mood.
4 Delicious Desi Breakfast Recipes for an Atmanirbhar Summer!
Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) is the word of the day in India, so whip up these four popular Indian breakfasts that are high on nutrition and taste.
4 Nutritious Recipes to Help Strengthen Your Immunity
Have you been wondering how to build your immunity in the COVID-19 pandemic? These natural ingredients will help you.
Three Generations of Women and a Bespoke Fashion Label
The fascinating story of three generations of dynamic women behind the bespoke fashion label Sue Mue in Delhi.
Once Upon a Time in a Fairy Land Called Cappadocia
In a world that seeks perfection sits the odd and imperfect fairy-tale cave town of Cappadocia in Turkey.
4 Recipes to Turn Up the Yummy-ness on Your Breakfast Table
Keep your breakfast yummy and healthy with these four recipes that abound in both nutrition and taste.
A Quiet Luxurious Getaway in ‘Gift of the Forests’, Kodaikanal
The bounty of nature and tales from history await you at The Tamara Kodai in the hills of Tamil Nadu.
