The traditional cap used by the people of Kashmir is known as Qaraqal in the local language. Considered to be the royal cap of Kashmir, it’s the symbol of honour and dignity for Kashmiris. The term Karakul comes from the ‘Karakul’ breed of sheep, which is native to Central orContinue Reading
Marble is one of the go-to materials for designing a luxury home as they are solid, durable, reliable and aesthetically appealing for home interiors. Remnants from natural stone present an opportunity for creative applications beyond conventional uses. With consumers becoming more ecologically conscious, upcycling of design materials has risen overContinue Reading
In Germany and presumably most of the Western world, the signal the players of Germany’s national football team wanted to send when they placed their hands over their mouths for a World Cup team photo was clear: “FIFA is muzzling us,” as Germany coach Hansi Flick then said. The mouth-coveringContinue Reading
Months of planning and organizing, outfit fittings, food tastings, and sending invites can make pre-wedding season considerably stressful. If that wasn’t all, more often than not relatives and wedding guests decide to stay in the bride and grooms’ homes which is as rewarding as it is demanding. That said, don’tContinue Reading
“We never imagined the day would come when our mother would fall asleep crying on your bed, while our father sat in the corner of the room hiding his tears from us, and that I wouldn’t be able to bring myself to open the glove box of my car inContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup fever is taking over the Capital, and how! Those with a sweet tooth in the city are not left behind either. Yummilious football-themed desserts are the new obsession for fans of the sport in, this FIFA season. Football enthusiast Nikhil Rastogi, an HR professional from Gurugram, shares,Continue Reading
Periods, sex, body shaming, harassment, misogyny, dating: These are not topics of discussion that are openly discussed in Pakistani households or amongst friends. But packaged as comedy, the taboo themes elicit raucous laughter and cheers in packed auditoriums. Families, couples and young people all come in droves to watch femaleContinue Reading
Tied the knot recently and moved in together? Congratulations! Knowing you can consistently build a life with your partner every day of the year without any hassle is an absolute blessing. That said, settling in and finally making a house a home that’s loved and lived in can be aContinue Reading
There is no place where art as a skill cannot find its feet. An instance of the same can be found in 65-year-old Jalaluddin Sheikh from Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, where he has been carving out masterpieces for the past 46 years. According to a report, he has established aContinue Reading
Dominique Lapierre has died on December 4, at the age of 91. The French author, who was born on July 30, 1931, wrote several books, including biographies, history works and travelogues. 1. ‘Is Paris Burning?’ Published in 1965, “Is Paris Burning?” is a historical account of the liberation of theContinue Reading