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1 month ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
Love gained, love lost, and love rediscovered—these stories intertwined by narratives of people and their urban homes has found a way in The Plated Project’s new collection of decor and dinnerware. The dinnerware is a trilogy; ‘A Love Letter to Mumbai’, ‘A Love Letter to Kolkata’, and ‘A Love Letter to Chennai’.
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1 month ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
The fine art capsule is a revelation. “Its pieces add layers of storytelling,” says Sussanne. Interior designer Gauri Khan’s label has collaborated with TCP on one floor. “Gauri Khan Designs focus on bespoke pieces that celebrate Indian craftsmanship while embodying quiet, timeless luxury,” explains Gauri. “Every piece created as a collector’s item.”Says Sussanne, “Design is becoming more personal and layered. Sustainability matters.
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2 months ago | 
freepressjournal.in | Bindu Gopal Rao
If you are the kind of person that dislikes going to the gym but are still looking to get fit, calisthenics could potentially come to your rescue. Betting on body weightCalisthenics is a training style that helps you build strength, flexibility, and endurance without needing any fancy equipment. The main idea is to perform exercises that work multiple muscle groups at once, using natural movements to boost your overall strength and mobility.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
Ankita Kumar was struggling with hyperpigmentation and skin sensitivity caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. The 35-year-old from Chennai tried several over-the-counter products, including Vitamin C serums, but most of them irritated her sensitive skin. It was then she discovered a beauty brand that offers customised skincare solutions.
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2 months ago | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
When Geethica Naidu was a child, she vividly recalls both her grandmother and mother hand-embroidering saris and accompanying her mother to visit weaving clusters to shop for saris. Little wonder that after completing her schooling, she enrolled herself into a world of textiles at NIFT, Chennai. During her four-year course, she fell in love with weaving.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
Say hello to the new restaurant that celebrates native culture with its handmade pasta and other traditional delicacies even as it doffs its hat to South Italy’s rich gastronomic traditions. The menu is curated by renowned Chef Piccinno Vito from Lecce, in Salento (South Italy, region of Puglia) who has over 45 years of experience. Food: The extensive menu has an interesting array of options as well as food trivia.
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Jan 4, 2025 | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
Former Miss Karnataka Parvati Nair loved studies. The Tamil superhit film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) actor topped her batch at the Manipal Institute of Technology. So, how did she find her footing in movies? “I always wanted to be a fashion designer and loved to paint. While I did some theatre, my English teacher in school told me that I was a good actor and should aim for Bollywood.” At that time, Nair did not think much of it. However, her teacher’s words somehow remained stuck in her head.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Bindu Gopal Rao
Hypochlorous acid represents a shift toward gentler, skin-compatible solutions that effectively address common skin issues without compromising the skin barrier. So what is the real deal about HOCI? Experts weigh in. Disinfectant cuesOriginally used in medical and wound care settings for its antimicrobial properties, HOCl has now transitioned into skincare as a safe and versatile ingredient.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
Is coexistence of man and animal possible when there is a deep-rooted respect for nature? The Maldhari tribe of Gir know the answer. When the Maldhari cattle herders came to Gir from Pakistan, they were given a place to live inside the jungle, about 65 km from Junagadh, by the Nawab of Junagadh. It was once the hunting ground of the nawabs, who ironically put restrictions on the entry into the jungle to save the beasts from poaching. Later, the government declared the place a sanctuary in 1965.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
newindianexpress.com | Bindu Gopal Rao
Art lives on light. Painters talk about the darkness within but galleries think of it differently. Step on to the third floor of MAP Museum in Bengaluru, the door opens to a dark hall. As if on cue, the lights come on to reveal 39 images that tell the story of an artist whose work reflects the master printmaker, sculptor, and teacher that he was. Krishna Reddy grew up in Andhra Pradesh in the 1920s and started his artistic career from Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan.
