Scarred survivors

Even though the sale of acid is banned in the capital, it continues to serve as a weapon for men who refuse to accept rejection. More than an expression of their anger, it is an expression of their toxic masculinity My cousin paid K1,25,000 to scar me for life. Maine sapne mein bhi nai socha […]

Going deeper into bodily functions

Medical specialisations have not really helped chronic patients become healthy again. This is where Functional Medicine holds out hope of full recovery When I was in the US, I heard quite a buzz about Functional Medicine (FM). Eager to find out what it’s all about, back home I sought out the lone practitioner of this […]

When crowds care

There are enough generous people around eager to donate online, helping many in need to find their feet after floods or pay the costs of medical treatment. However, some glitches remain With floods ravaging Kerala, the state government has asked people to donate generously for the relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts. Various organisations have responded […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Chef Rajesh Raina is the Head, F&B (Kitchen) Operations at Raise The Bar, a rooftop restro-bar in Clarens Hotel, Gurugram. He handles kitchen operations, including menu planning, portion standardisation, food preparation and presentation, and also manages the inventory, kitchen staff, equipment and quality as per the health, hygiene and safety regulations. He also ensures customer […]

United in Gurugram

This casual and chic version of the United Coffee House has more than 300 dishes on its menu Here the classic gets a new twist with pleasant and delicious surprises. United Coffee House REWIND, is a chic, smart and casual avatar of the United Group’s flagship restaurant United Coffee House (UCH) in Connaught Place, holding […]

GENERATION NEXT

Lakme Fashion Week has given five fashion designers a chance of their lifetime. But it is up to them to create something that sets them apart Fashion is a fairly new business in India, yet emerging markets have ensured robust platforms for it to present new talent in the country. The cross-pollination of textile heritage […]

‘We are all immigrants’

A documentary narrated by Ruben Martinez, offers insights into what it means to be an “American” today in a vitiated atmosphere On a crisp and sunny winter morning I found myself in a vast hall near the Federal Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, along with hundreds of other freshly minted United States citizens. We had […]

Tainted Garments

All those pretty little sequins and buttons on the garments you buy may have been sowed on by nimble-fingered children living right in the heart of Delhi We often hear about the garment sector and its abuse of its workforce — extremely low wages, long working hours, coupled with less than humane working conditions. This […]