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HT Syndication: Can more time off help people destress?

Jan 12, 2025 | htsyndication.com | Geetika Sachdev

Posted On: 2025-01-13 Posted By: Geetika Sachdev Health & Lifestyle Education Technology Cities MINT New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Last month, home beauty services start-up YesMadam, in a social media post, announced the layoff of 100 employees who confessed to "being stressed" in an internal survey.
Can more time off help people destress?

Jan 12, 2025 | livemint.com | Geetika Sachdev

Also read: Meet Deep Bajaj: Founder and mentor to underdog Indian startupsIt isn’t the first time that an organisation has come up with a mental wellness policy. Several companies have introduced a variety of progammes aimed at helping employees strike a work-life balance. In 2020, for instance, fintech startup Razorpay announced the second Wednesday of every month to be a No Meeting Day to cut down on the number of internal meetings, and renamed its sick leaves to “wellness leaves".
Beer inspired by Warner Bros’ House of The Dragon makes a scorching debut in Delhi

Dec 5, 2024 | yourstory.com | Geetika Sachdev

Based on George RR Martin’s Fire and Blood, the HBO Original drama series, House of The Dragon, created waves with its first and second seasons. Set 200 years ago before the events of Game of Thrones, the show, with its intricate plot twists, inspired many brands to come up with merchandise. But who knew a beer could be fashioned on the theme? Delhi-based Medusa Beverages Pvt. Ltd has entered an exclusive partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to make this a reality.
Two classical artistes explore the connect between stage and canvas

Dec 2, 2024 | thehindu.com | Geetika Sachdev

On a nippy November evening, visitors stepping into India Habitat Centre, Delhi’s art and culture hub for a painting exhibition got to listen to the rhythmic notes of Indian classical music. Quite fitting, for Hindustani vocalist Rama Sundar Ranganathan and Bharatanatyam dancer Himanshu Srivastava had come together for the three-day exhibition Sangam, held at the Open Palm Court gallery. The gallery had 35 works on display, giving equal attention to both their artistic journeys.
Fabric, fairs, and young talent: Art trends that dominated India in 2024

Nov 28, 2024 | yourstory.com | Geetika Sachdev

After a period of slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2024 turned out to be a good year for the Indian art industry, with a resurgence in interest in works created by both legendary artists and emerging talent. What’s more, several prominent art fairs like the annual India Art Fair and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale witnessed high footfalls, reinforcing the increasing demand for such events.
UK’s iconic Burger and Lobster pop up in Delhi

Nov 28, 2024 | thehindu.com | Geetika Sachdev

They say, all good things come in small packages. Well, that is not the case with the iconic UK-origin Burger & Lobster, which has made Grappa Bar at Shangri-La Eros Delhi its home until December. The menu features a selection of its signature prime-cut burgers, wild Atlantic lobsters from Canada, rolls, starters and desserts. After setting up shop in seven locations including London, New York, Dubai and Bangkok, the seafood epicureans decided to pop up in the national capital.
Escape the Delhi pollution and head to these lesser-known weekend getaways

Nov 26, 2024 | thehindu.com | Geetika Sachdev

Every year, right after Diwali, Delhi-NCR resembles a smoke chamber. A thick layer of smog engulfs the city, skyrocketing the air quality index (AQI) to anywhere between 400 and 500. The reasons are many — lower temperatures, crop burning and vehicular emissions. This time around, the AQI has surpassed 1500 in certain areas of the national capital — almost 15 times of what is considered satisfactory for breathing by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Plan to make a big career move? Think small

Nov 17, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Geetika Sachdev

Posted On: 2024-11-18 Posted By: Geetika Sachdev Health & Lifestyle Cities MINT New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Sapna Prasad is in a dilemma. The 38-year-old wants to take a sabbatical for a year to take care of her ailing mother but believes it might affect her future job prospects. "I seriously don't know what to do," says the marketing and communications head at a Mumbai-based multinational.
Plan to make a big career move? Think small

Nov 17, 2024 | livemint.com | Geetika Sachdev

Also read: Ravi Kumar S. of Cognizant: The hungry CEO“In my experience, one of the most common reasons for a career break is to relocate with a spouse. Some individuals make a big career move because they feel dissatisfied with their work graph and plan to do something else," says Neelima Chakara, executive coach and founder of PurposeLadder that helps individuals plan their career better.
How characters, costumes, and narratives form the crux of period cinema

Nov 14, 2024 | yourstory.com | Byomkesh Bakshi |Geetika Sachdev

From Mughal-e-Azam to Bajirao Mastani, period dramas have evolved into more than just historical narratives. They have become stories that delve deeply into character development and have entered the consciousness of viewers. As such, character development plays a significant role in driving the narrative forward. In this context, costume design is integral in setting the historical backdrop and enhancing the depth of the characters.