Amelia Earhart: the one who soared high in the sky
On July 24, 1897, in Kansas, a young girl was born to Edwin Stanton Earhart and Amy Otis Earhart. Little did they know she was…
Madras Day 2026: How Chennai city went from tiffin carriers to food apps
A stainless-steel tiffin carrier packed with home-cooked foods | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto There was a time when a stainless-steel tiffin carrier packed with home-cooked…
How Indian bathrooms are embracing colour, wellness and personalisation
For a while now, the bathroom has been more than just a functional space in the home. As tastes and lifestyles evolve, homeowners are paying…
Onam 2026: How Onam is redefining heritage with bold flavours and modern weaves
Artists dressed in traditional costumes take part in the ‘Athachamayam’ procession, which marks the official beginning of the ten-day Onam festival celebrations at Thrippunithura, in Kochi, Sunday,…
The Instagram effect: Why Indians are renovating homes sooner
Amit Kumar AgarwalFor decades, home renovation was largely triggered by necessity: a new home, a growing family, ageing furniture, a leaking kitchen or a functional…
How a hand embroidery brand based in Thiruvananthapuram is building an artisan community
You cannot expect a hall with around 100 people to be quiet by any measure. But the one I walked into on a Saturday morning…
bell hooks: a pioneer of intersectional feminism
As a young girl, hooks was known to be courageous, displayed intellectual resistance, and was infamous for “talking back”. | Photo Credit: Flickr Born in…
Pique, Mumbai review: Inside South Mumbai’s ambitious new wine bar
It took Sasha Goenka two years to bring Pique, South Mumbai’s newest wine bar, to life in the Horniman Circle precinct. The idea is simple…
36 Hours in Srinagar: A first-timer’s guide to Kashmir’s capital
Hailing from the South of the country, I believed my sole encounter with Jammu and Kashmir would be through Hindi films. Actors romancing in the…
Why Gangtok is India’s most walkable city
Gangtok, my hometown in the Himalayan foothills, was a walker’s city when we were growing up. We went everywhere on foot. Uphill from home to…