LIFESTYLE

Diwali’s after-effects can include a number of skin problems due to late-night parties, heavy makeup and the copious amounts of sweets consumed. Not to mention the excessive air pollution harming one’s skin. The adverse effects of this festival routine are many, and entrepreneur and producer, Deepshikha Deshmukh – the founder of Love Organically, which produces completely natural […]

The UnpassingBy Chia-Chia Lin The Unpassing is a family portrait-story of a Taiwanese immigrant family living in Alaska. The novel is an account of what happened next after their youngest daughter’s death and when father got in a dispute over an improperly constructed well. The novel is Chia Chia Lin’s debut novel. INR 1,345 Once

She sits down for a freewheeling chat on her journey in the film industry. Shriya Pilgaonkar is one of the rare actors whose celebrity status extrapolates beyond the reach of the film industry. She is a story-teller, a theatre artist and a filmmaker. Her answers convey the requisite emotions and her passion for film-making perfectly.

Gabriella Demetriades is a real style-setter, a classy fashion designer and a total sensation in the fashion world. Her entry in the Indian fashion scenario happened with Miss IPL Bollywood pageant victory and she has a talking point among the fashion connoisseurs ever since. As a passionate fashion designer, Gabriella has brought an interesting and

Solo trips are the most liberating experience. The sense of freedom you get is incomparable. The experience is empowering and worth it all. So pack your bags and leave your home for the most exciting and thrilling holiday of your life. CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION CAREFULLY Don’t push yourself too much at the first time. Select

Payal Singhal’s flair for unconventional designs is a thing to die for. She is the name behind her eponymous couture label. Each creation from her atelier excludes the elegance. There is rejuvenation in her creativity that reflects in her designs. Her attire is fun and comfortable. Here Payal Singhal presents tips and tricks for the

In search of timeless luxury, Opulence Mansion explores the domain of art from various media. The interiors of the house are intended to make something chic and vibrant. It explores newer scale of objects, non-standard way of application in search of timeless luxury. Each room is personalised to the respective user. One room consists of

It may not sound like a scientific statement, but one out of every four women really find it difficult to hunt for a saree which is worth the price! This realization is a real head-turner! It is quite a conundrum because, in India, saree wasn’t supposed to be a special ensemble. Even today, the practice

Confident, formidable and self-driven, Suman Rao may be exquisitely described in many ways. She has come a long way (as far as her career is concerned) and she is not afraid to embrace the new challenging world that awaits her. From struggle to success and beyond- Suman effortlessly presents a taste of the future with

For Neerja Bhanot, a woman who sacrificed her life saving 365 passengers, on Pan Am Flight 73, bravery is a trivial word (to describe her heroism). It is said that even when the hijackers pointed a gun on her head, she did not get terrified and was smiling, giving passengers a hope of survival. Little

Friendships are truly special! While all other relationships are god-sent, this is the only relationship we choose with our own will. There are times when friends turn nasty, relationships turn sour. Friendship breakups are awful but one has to deal with it rather gracefully and emerge stronger. Here we tell how… TRY TO FORGET Firstly,

Time to get over the living supermodels- meet the new age virtual supermodel, Shudu. The face of a luxury brand, Balmain, Shudu was created by Cameron James Wilson. With her porcelain perfect skin and captivating coral black eyes, Shudu is bulldozing her way to popularity records. Here’s a tete-e-tete with the creator of this new

How did you start your journey as a model? I was working at The Times of India (Worldwide Media) in the brand solutions (Marketing & Sales) team of Home & Design Trends, Grazia, Hello, Good Homes and Femina Spa & Salon. The former fashion editor of Grazia Ekta Rajani encouraged me to give modelling a

A nude lip colour is not the highlight of the show but it looks classy, fresh and not overpowering and that is the beauty of nude lip colours. However, it is important to choose the right nude lip shade for yourself. Follow these tips to ensure that you select the perfect nude that complements your

How did you start your journey as an artist? It was not something planned, but my journey as an artist started when I figured (while doing my elementary and intermediate exams) that painting gives my life a purpose and it is something that I would love to do in major part of my day. From

Vani successfully launches her new non-fiction book at a gala event in Los Angeles City based novelist of ‘The Recession Groom’ fame, Vani Kaushal, has found international acclaim with the launch of her new nonfiction book at a gala event in Los Angeles. Her book, ‘Flowers Forever’ (published by World Wide Art Books) celebrates the