“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awaken to life & freedom” – these words by Jawaharlal Nehru will forever be etched in every Indian’s heart, and incite goosebumps every time they fall upon our ears. They tell the tale of a country that resisted well and fought a Read More
Every monsoon gives us at least a couple hundred stories to tell. Whether they consist of romantic long drives, impromptu road trips, getting stuck in office due to flooding, or unpleasant commute – each one comes with either a cringe or a smile. What makes this season special despite the hassle is how we find Read More
From the infamous laughing emoji on WhatsApp conversations, initialisms such as ‘LOL’ or ‘ROFL’ that are an integral part of Internet Slang, to feeling incomplete without scrolling through memes, and cracking up in the comments section of social media posts; we can’t imagine a world where we aren’t laughing about random situations at random times. Read More
As uncertainty and monotonous days lay ahead of us, fun time shouldn’t be put off. While the feeling of ambiguity hovers over us all, this leisure time should be engaging and plain sailing to ward off lockdown-induced stress. All hail the Internet! Both essentials and entertainment are served to us on our fingertips. This lockdown Read More
Unlike a fully-functional 21st century robot, a human brain is capable of not just thinking but also imbibing values and triggering emotions based on the information it is fed. So what do we really do with all this ‘information’? We go on autopilot, just like the machines we depend on. We read the news to Read More
COVID 19 has spread around the planet, sending billions of us on lockdown. We’re on the polar opposite of our normal lifestyle- practising social distancing, working from home and of course, longing to get on with our old life. We must’ve imagined an apocalypse in our wildest dreams, but who would’ve anticipated that the world Read More
In a time when every one of us is trying to wrap our head around the new ‘normal’, keeping our spirits up is essential. Maybe a virtual happy hour with your friends is doing the job, or a movie marathon with your roommates is keeping you occupied – but there are things beyond this that Read More
The first few days of self-quarantine noticed a surge in the usage of the words “I’m bored” on social media and in personal conversations too. The proof of this would be steady memes around isolation and how monotonous it really is, screenshots of chat boxes where people ran out of things to say, and increased Read More
Gone are the days when women of the world sat back, tucked their hair behind their ear and flashed a reluctant smile in the face of patriarchy. Women are as fierce as they were expected not to be. They carve their identity with words made of steel and actions so powerful they kick the so Read More
From trying the ladylike pearls from our mother’s closet and stacking vibrant charm-accented bracelets during our teenage years, our love for sparkly pieces of jewellery has simply only grown bigger. This fancy certainly feeds on the stellar trends that emerge every year. As we enter the new decade of fashion with no statement too brave Read More
2019 was clearly the year; the business of podcasts was on the rise. With roots dating back to 1980s, it’s not a new concept, but the gift of gab was profoundly regarded this decade. From crime thrillers to educational podcasts, they have all found their space to fill our days. So there’s no surprise we Read More
As the calendar hits ‘refresh’, the creative industry gears up for the one colour that will be taking over fashion, living spaces, art and also our lives in some or the other way in the new year. So now that we’ve stepped into 2020, it’s time to say Hello to the Pantone Colour of the Read More
Instagram has officially become the new zen room in our lives. Whether we’re unoccupied or looking for inspiration, scrolling through our IG feed has become an obsession. Leaving aside some trivial trash, the platform is lush with great humour, travel & fashion inspiration along with some enigmatic and opinionated personalities. To make your screen time Read More
Hello, 2020! Doesn’t the beginning of a new decade feel good? There’s something about this year or rather the beginning of this decade that feels really refreshing. Every new year, we start our lives with a clean slate. We reflect on the years that we have left behind, make small changes in our lifestyle and Read More
Skipping to the horoscope page of the newspaper could be your instinct to know what’s on the cards for you for the day. Ever thought the sun, moon and the rising stars have a role to play in your fashion choices? As we enter the new decade with the year 2020 that resonates an auspicious Read More