Drag and drop, and you have a plan!
If you are the type who likes to plan meticulously to ensure your furniture fits into a particular layout before you rent a home or buy it, there is a whole range of smart apps to let you mix and match...
View ArticleMantras for a healthy growth rate
Most green enthusiasts tend to hit a wall when they realise their plant is not doing alright and they have no idea what is wrong with it. This is where it helps to know some basics about plant health,...
View ArticleLabour of love
Ranjan Kamath's bungalow in a quiet Koramangala lane is special because of its terrace garden. There is nothing manicured about this garden, making it all the more special. It beckons to one and all...
View ArticleFor women, there's no level playing field in sports
Sports is all about the body, which is what makes sportswomen, particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment. Fighting back is tough, given the socialisation that marks female as the inferior gender...
View ArticleChef at the cutting edge
What is it like to be part of the team behind what's been described as "A masterpiece...the most important cookbook of the first ten years of the 21st century?"With a place in the Gourmand World Hall...
View ArticlePositive empowerment
Dalit women leaders, who earlier bore atrocities, are now taking on their persecutors, says Swapna MajumdarEver since Dargi Devi was elected as sarpanch (village head) of Bhatund in Pali district,...
View ArticleFood fix
Crunch factor Thondekai PachadiIngredients:Thondekai — 8-10, green chilly — 4 , tamarind — 1 teaspoon,garlic— 4 cloves, salt to taste, jeera —1 tsp,...
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New shoes onVans has launched a new range of footwear — Vans LXVI. With LXVI, the brand delivers their most progressively and technically-advanced athletic designs in ultra-light, flexible...
View ArticleShrugs are here to stay
All you need is this wardrobe essential to add a spin to an otherwise drab or ordinary outfit.Has Katrina Kaif's sequined black shrug in Ek Tha Tiger caught your eye? Well, the good news is you may...
View ArticlePamper your feet with regular pedicures
Every month, Living carries a column on beauty tips by our grooming expert, Shahnaz Husain. Send in your queries to dhliving @gmail.com.The main problem in humid weather conditions is perspiration. The...
View ArticleTrue or False?
A normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats a minute.The normal resting heart rate for an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. But some researchers believe it may be time to re-examine what's...
View ArticleVITAL SIGNS
Lifestyle: Early marijuana use linked to IQ lossPeople in a study who began smoking marijuana as teenagers and continued to use it heavily for decades lost a few IQ points along the way, while those...
View ArticleStop the swelling today
Get tips on how to combat swelling of the feet and calves.Many a time, our feet swell up and we don't realise it because it is rather painless till they grow heavy. Sometimes the swelling proceeds all...
View ArticleFind the right back pack
Every school year, one of the first purchases you make for your child is a backpack. Despite all the discussions about the weight of books and notebooks that children are forced to tote daily, the...
View ArticleDandruff: Fight it head on
Worried about the flaky bits on your shoulder? Dr Shahid Shamsher has remedies to fix the constant itch.Have you been longing to wear that lovely and elegant black dress but can't because of your...
View ArticleBringing up baby
In an age when people don't have enough time for each other, it is becoming increasingly clear that we actually need to spend more time with family, friends and neighbours, especially with children...
View ArticleTv talk
Inside a murky worldBody of Lies' stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong and Ali Suliman. Roger (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a CIA agent placed in the Middle East and Ed (Russell Crowe) is his...
View ArticleFilmi fundas
'I hope to get over this trauma'.Last week, actress Suma Guha woke up with the shocking news that there was an escort service website misusing her pictures. The actress, who played the lead in Kannada...
View ArticleMaestros live in concert
Ustad Balekhan's Memorial Trust, Bengaluru is presenting a musical evening in memory of late Ustad Sitar Nawaz Ustad Balekhan (1942-2007) on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary. The venue of the...
View ArticleA reflection of today's world
Suchitra Film Society recently screened the Swedish film 'Bloody Boys' (Jävla Pojkar) as a Swedish collaboration to a group of 80-85 avid film lovers. The film had been a part of the 'Fourth...
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