Life & Style

Football superstar Neymar Jr.’s Dubai penthouse at Bugatti Residences is a marvel of futuristic design. Boasting an in-home car elevator, sculptural sofas, and sleek marble floors, the residence offers breathtaking skyline views. This opulent abode blurs the lines between a home and a concept car, promising a truly cinematic living experience for its owner. Celebrity … Read more

From the outside, it looks like a regular, normal and extremely ordinary Gothic church in Czech Republic. But as you step inside, your perception of a church changes immediately. It’s one of the most unique and fascinating churches in the whole of Europe which is anything but ordinary. We are talking about Sedlec Ossuary, also … Read more

Probably not, at least not without speaking to your dermatologist. A large network meta-analysis published recently compared several over-the-counter treatments for androgenetic alopecia. The conclusion was fairly straightforward. While ingredients like rosemary oil, melatonin and peptide formulations showed encouraging results, 5% topical minoxidil still remained the most effective option overall. That doesn’t mean the alternatives … Read more

A house name will serve as an identifying mark for years, maybe even for decades, or even centuries, depending on whether the house was bought by your descendants. Trendy names are appealing to everyone right now but may become outdated very soon as fashion changes. As opposed to that, a timeless house name will always … Read more

Lord Jagannath and his siblings undergo a 15-day “illness” period after a sacred bath, a ritual known as Anasara. During this time, the deities are secluded and treated with medicinal pastes and repainted, mirroring ancient quarantine practices. Devotees visit the Alarnath Temple, believing Lord Jagannath manifests there. This tradition culminates in the Navajouban Darshan, preparing … Read more

There is something comforting about the monsoon that naturally draws us towards food. A plate of hot pakoras, leftover curry waiting for dinner, freshly cut fruit on the kitchen counter or a pot of cooked rice cooling by the window all seem perfectly ordinary on a rainy day. But beneath the season’s cool breeze lies … Read more

Renowned artist Edvard Munch believed paintings possess a unique power to capture the depths of human emotion, a feat he felt photography, even in its advanced state, couldn’t fully achieve. His famous quote, comparing the camera to a brush, highlights painting’s ability to delve into the ‘Heaven or Hell’ of our inner lives – our … Read more

British interiors are well-known for their sophisticated charm, functional design, and cosy comfort. Even though grand country houses or Victorian townhouses are quite unlike Indian homes, many design ideas for British interiors can be easily applied to Indian spaces. Such ideas as layered lighting, cosy reading areas, classic wooden furniture, and floral prints will add … Read more

Arriving 20 minutes early for all meetings, dinners, and appointments has been regarded as a mark of discipline and respectfulness. Nevertheless, based on psychological insights, there are certain individuals who feel the urge to arrive early because of an underlying emotional issue that makes them fear that being late may inconvenience other people, and as … Read more

No Indian celebration feels complete without laddus. They mark weddings, festivals, temple offerings and family milestones, making them one of the country’s most recognisable sweets. In 2016, confectioner PVVS Mallikharjuna Rao from Tapeswaram in Andhra Pradesh transformed this humble dessert into a world record by preparing the largest boondi laddu ever made. The sweet weighed … Read more