Prim, proper, paws

If you thought options for luxe relaxation were available for only two-legged mammals, you were mistaken. People are spending big bucks on their furry friends The sound of water pouring in slowly. Lavender freshening up the room. Scrubs are ready, gloves are ready, arranged nicely on the table, adjacent to the bathing station. No, it’s […]

The paper trail

The practice of defacing walls with posters and graffiti is on the decline in Delhi, but there have still been over a lakh violations in this election season Only white strips of paper with a few letters in blue remain on the wall. On some, the names and faces who promise to serve the people […]

Cuppa chai for Rs. 333?

FROM SITTING ON THE FOOTPATH NEAR A TEA VENDOR’S STALL AND SIPPING TEA TO RELISHING ON THE SPICY JUICY MOMOS OF THE ROADSIDE MOMO SELLER. FROM GOBBLING UP AS MANY PIECES OF GOL GAPPAS AS POSSIBLE TO THE CHAAT STALLS, AND GORGING ON THE DELECTABLE SOYA CHAAP THAT HAS BECOME A RAGE AMONG DELHIITES. OUR […]

Irrational exuberance

Though the vote is secret, adherents of different parties have typical attitudes when asked direct questions about whom they support The voters of BJP can be distinctly sniffed out. They exude confidence, sometimes bordering on smugness, and the party they support is the cookie they believe will never crumble. They beam with joy; chant “Modi, […]

How elites celebrate fashion

The Met Gala is not just an event for celebs to strut their stuff, it is also an opportunity for designers to showcase their work The first Monday of May has an important place in the global fashion scene. The Met Gala is not just a ball, it is more about the approval one gets […]

Trials by fire

27-year-old divya dureja has accepted pain as a part of her life and does not let it come in the way of her aspirations A cliché will do justice to this special person: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. That’s the story of Divya Dureja, a 27-year-old who is rich in experiential wealth. She […]

Sweating it out

Who would want to be out in the merciless sun in the month of May? Well, only those whose livelihood depends on it Walking into our air-conditioned offices or sitting at our comfortable desks, we often complain about the heat we experience en route. What about those who spend their entire day slogging it out […]

Not a private matter

Had he not interviewed PM Modi on national television during elections on national and notional issues, a doting audience may not have questioned his politics Mr Akshay Kumar didn’t vote. He didn’t vote because he chose not to. He chose to give up his Indian citizenship for a Canadian passport. A few years ago, in […]