Noor Anand Chawla

OUR JEWELLERY IS INSPIRED BY THE TRADITIONS OF THE AHOM DYNASTY: SHIVANI SHARMA

July 17, 2021

The year 2020 tested us on many levels, yet it also taught us to value what mattered most. For Shivani Sharma, founder of Kharikajai, this meant preserving her Assamese heritage, by promoting the handmade jewellery made exclusively in her home state. Believing that the intricate and age-old art of Assamese...

HOW TO TURN A MUSIC HOBBY INTO A VIABLE CAREER

July 10, 2021

The enjoyment and creation of music is a universal hobby—one that brings peace and calm in even the most difficult moments of one’s life. The tough times faced by many in the past year have increased the overall consumption of music, in turn encouraging many talented singers and musicians to...

OUR JEWELLERY TELLS A STORY: NIKITA GUPTA

July 10, 2021

Every piece of jewellery has a story to share. As family heirlooms, gifts, or statements of personal style, items of jewellery have been an intrinsic part of wardrobes over centuries and throughout the world. Amama—an e-retail platform for handcrafted jewellery, thrives on this philosophy. They believe that every person feels...

Analysing the rise of the ‘EP’

July 3, 2021

Consumption of music has changed fundamentally since the pandemic began. The popularity of streaming platforms has surged through the roof, as we stay cooped up in our homes with no access to live concerts, restaurants or cinema halls. Apart from their many benefits, one decided advantage of streaming platforms is...

HOME-GROWN & SUSTAINABLE: CHIDIYAA SHOWS THE WAY

July 3, 2021

The year that went past has taught us the importance of being vocal for local and adopting sustainable practices. Fortunately, a few ‘woke’ citizens had begun this crusade well before the pandemic, paving the way for others to follow. Through her homegrown brand of clothing, ‘Chidiyaa’, Pooja Rajput is doing...

Precautions to take between Covid waves

June 26, 2021

Sanitise, sanitise, sanitise’, ‘mask-up’, ‘stay at home’ — these have become the mantras we have lived by this past year. Though the crisis of the second wave has fortunately waned, as per all trusted sources, a third wave is imminent — one that may prove more deadly than the last...

OUR AIM IS TO ENCAPSULATE THE WEAVING EXCELLENCE OF BANARAS: ADITI CHAND

June 26, 2021

India has been the hallmark of diverse and beautiful textiles and crafts for centuries. Fortunately, with brands embracing digital models and catering to modern sensibilities, the country’s rich legacy is being preserved despite the advent of fast fashion and international trends. Sold online and through its flagship store in Varanasi,...

UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY 2021

June 19, 2021

It is that time of year again — a specific day invented by card companies to honour fathers. Though in reality, the celebrate the bond between father and child should be celebrated every single day, there is no harm in demarcating one specific day for an extra celebration. The occasion...

LIFE IS AT AN EXCITING PHASE: ZEBA KHAN ON HER FORAY INTO THE FILM INDUSTRY

June 19, 2021

The world may come to a standstill but the enduring attraction of the film industry and consequent stardom never fades. Even with the pandemic upon us, talented actors continue to pin their hopes on the big prize — recognition and fame for their acting ability. Actor, social media influencer and...

GOOD SAMARITANS OF COVID-19

June 12, 2021

Though loss of life and livelihood have been the most severe effects of the pandemic, other aspects have been affected too. Children’s education in particular has faced serious disruption countrywide, with street children facing the most difficulty. Access to education has been an uphill task for underprivileged children even in...

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