Decoding royal diplomacy with modest chic power dressing
Nivi Shrivastava The recently held wedding of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein in Amman, Jordan was a brilliant lesson in fashion diplomacy. As King Abdullah II…
Serving now: planet on a platter with home style Naga thali
Fermented, foraged, and freakishly healthy – a tad bit exaggerated but almost accurate adjectives to describe a home-style meal from the Northeastern state of Nagaland. The elusive Naga cuisine is…
Exploring the elusive lifestyle of Nagaland’s Konyak tribe
By Nivi Shrivastava There are some trips that you must take to understand the real meaning of life; and, my first visit to the wild, Nagaland was nothing less than…
Seven reasons to love pure cotton
Indian summer is synonymous with cotton, and the humble fruit of the loom is the new cool for woke millenials. From ivory strappy cotton camis and linen trousers to bright…
Oh organza, you beauty! five ways to style it right for summer
Have you ever wondered what could possibly be more delicate and opulent than silk? A fabric called organza, known for its crispy, diaphanous and lightweight nature that can accentuate any…
Vintage fashion never fails to disappoint
By Nivi Shrivastava For fashion lovers championing the cause of sustainability, vintage ensembles are pure delight. As most of us love to dig out our parent’s wardrobe to celebrate a…
Artisanal, bespoke ingredients set the bar high at fancy restuarants
By Nivi Shrivastava If there’s one thing that the pandemic has taught us is health precedes everything; and, as a result, the “mindful and mouthful” philosophy has managed to percolate…
Enter the World of EK to shop like TV stars: brand review
Ask any interior professional and they would tell you that the easiest way to brighten up a boring place is with pop coloured accents. An impactful piece of pop art…
Discover the best of Indian arts and crafts on iTokri: brand review
By Nivi Shrivastava There is no dearth of Indian crafts and handwork in fashion, yet some techniques simply stand out and remain eternal favourites throughout seasons. From the art of…
Rediscover the ancient cuisines from hills of Uttarakhand
By Nivi Shrivastava In the post-covid era, the revival of the ancient grains as superfoods has taken us back to the granny’s kitchen, and the route to the revival of…