Category Archives: Lifestyle

Try this cooling coconut milk curry for summer

There are two things that I always associate with my hometown of Kerala — the sticky, humid summers and the torrential rain. Since we used to end up in Kerala during the lovely rains thanks to the scorching heat of Kuwait, it was only after I started going to college in India that I was exposed to the damning heat Read More


Make this classic Kerala curry: Pineapple pulissery

The first time we tasted pineapple pulissery was probably at my friend Ani’s place, last Onam. Having enquired about the recipe, I decided to try it out. Thankfully, it turned out so well that my boys have asked to prepare only this one when I make pulissery. I have lost count of the number of times, I have made this at Read More


Lip-smacking Bombay Pav Bhaji delight

It is that time of the year when rain showers take up much of the month-long weather forecast. It is the best time to enjoy hot and spicy food. Pav bhaji is a Mumbai street food that you can relish as a rainy day snack or meal. It is a spicy mixed vegetable curry prepared with special blend of spices Read More


Can Overwatch esports work as a lifestyle product?

  When we talk about Overwatch, it often seems as though the game has two distinct quests. First, there’s Overwatch the intellectual property and popular shooter, which is supported by the cinematics, comics, and general lore of the setting. Overwatch is extremely successful in this capacity, garnering over 150 million engagements on Tumblr in just under a year. Overwatch has a fan following that dwarfs traditional media properties, and Read More


Six easy steps to hand hygiene (Lifestyle Feature)

Personal hygiene is the key to maintaining overall well-being. In an environment fraught with pollution and unhygienic public spaces, it is imperative to safeguard our health by immunising ourselves from diseases and infections. WHO estimates that there are over 1.4 million cases of infection that have been caused due to lack of hygiene. As most contagious diseases spread though unhygienic Read More


How CMOs Can Stay Fit With Their Busy Lifestyle

The role of Chief Marketing Officers is growing day by day. With all the advancements in technology and sophistication of the web over the past decade, marketing is truly becoming a task that never sleeps. That being said, factoring the time to stay fit can be extremely difficult in this high-level position. As a good deal of the job involves Read More


What’s India’s exact lifestyle diseases burden? We’re finding out, MoS health tells LS 

Diabetes prevalence varies from 4.3% in Bihar to 13.6% in Chandigarh,” said minister of state (health) Anupriya Patel in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Patel was quoting figures from various studies, including an on-going Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The ICMR study— ICMR-INDIAB, covering both urban and rural population in all states and Union territories Read More


Catherine Zeta-Jones Is Launching a Lifestyle Brand

Catherine Zeta-Jones is stepping into the design world. PEOPLE has learned exclusively that the Oscar winning actress will launch her own lifestyle brand this fall. Fans who follow the Feud star, 47, on Instagram have likely been seeing Zeta-Jones’ kitchen, home and design-centric posts—all tagged with the personal hashtag #StyleByZeta. Earlier this month, she showed off her gorgeously-decorated home kitchen, and in June proved just how Read More


Move Over Kombucha and Miso: Make Way for Kefir, The Fermented Milk

  Reams have been written about the goodness of fermented foods and their benefits for human health. What makes these items ‘good for you’ is the presence of gut-friendly bacteria that befriends the gut microbiome in a way that it facilitates rock-solid digestion and an enhanced immune system. “Fermented foods are highly nutritious and easier to digest owing to the Read More


7 Midnight Eateries In Mumbai: For The City That Never Sleeps

  It is the city of dreams, it is also the city that never sleeps. Mumbai and its vivid night life has caught the fancy of many night owls. The ever-lit skyline, the lilting streets and the roaring sea, Mumbai is a sight in itself, especially during the night. Going strong till the wee hours of the night, Mumbai gets Read More