By Nivi Shrivastava Have you experienced a traditional South Indian massage? When I say “traditional” I mean authentic and unadulterated wellness treatment that was passed on to the practitioners of this generation by their teachers, who would have learned this art from their gurus without adding or deleting steps as prescribed in the ancient wellness books. If you ever visit… Read more →
Someone once told me that our skin is the most honest organ – what you put inside, it shows outside. Anytime you are stressed, undernourished or careless with hygiene, your skin doesn’t take much time to show the ill effects of what’s wrong inside your system. Interestingly, a few weeks back I had a very insightful session about skin issues… Read more →
By Deep Guha It is said that the actual city of Venice is sinking by an inch every year, but here’s a tribute that will make it immortal for those who haven’t seen it for real. The Grand Venice is India’s first Venetian-theme based mega tourist destination, which is now open in the capital. The mall is located in Greater… Read more →
The lookout for the best skin and hair food at all ages is a never-ending process, especially if you live in a stressful city environment where finding the right balance of nutrients for your body is nothing less than a challenge. This time on our beauty board, we highlight an organic brand called APS CosmetoFood, which works in sync with… Read more →
There’s a reason why greeting card shops are so popular among people of all age groups — they are the best place to find memorable gifts for occasions like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, festivals etc without spending a bomb. Now imagine if we had a gift shop with compartmentalised gift options depending on the requirement of occasions and relationships — won’t… Read more →
With the onset of spring, the air around us gets fragrant and one begins to feel so bright and light. The idea of being engulfed in your very own cloud of aroma sounds so perfect, isn’t it? So, this time on our beauty board we feature two special products from Wikka, that will make you absolutely fall in love with… Read more →
There’s been a lot of stuff happening across the globe, and maybe it’s the best time to just sit back and rejuvenate oneself before the next season begins. Keeping in the leisure mood, this time on my beauty board is a British luxury skincare brand called Elemis – which is known across the world for its super effective skin treatments… Read more →
BY NIVI SHRIVASTAVA In our previous story, we told you about the amazing hospitality and architecture at Gateway Resort at the Pushkar-Ajmer Bypass. The hotel is centrally located in the middle of two popular tourist destinations – Ajmer and Pushkar – which makes it a perfect choice for those who wish to see the cultural amalgamation of ancient Hinduism and Sufism in… Read more →
BY : NIVI SHRIVASTAVA Once in a while all of us wish to go back in time and witness the grandeur of old-world that we have only read about in glossy coffee-table books. In Rajasthan, tourists and young couples often come looking for such exquisite royal experiences and without a doubt, they get to relive the past in present tense.… Read more →
A few days back, I came across this really interesting term “shoepidity” (fusion of shoe + stupid) that describes exactly how most women and some men feel when they spot a good pair of shoes! This Fall/ Winter, we are going head over heels on some really haute shoe trends that are too good to be ignored. If you are… Read more →
