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At Shridharani Gallery in Delhi the Raza Foundation presents an epic odyssey in the 68 late works of Sayed Haider Raza in his epic last years, amidst a meditative march through the spirit of a Modern master of Indian contemporary art. The moment you walk in you are wrapped in the notes of harmony, combined with the…
Clean milk supply skyrocketed from around 1910 The impact of milk on general life expectancy was perhaps first studied by John Christian Curwen (1756 – 1828). A 1825 book by J. Harding reports Curwen’s studies in the town of Kendal which “was the most abundantly supplied with Milk of any town in the kingdom”. Its…
The conversation around work-life balance vs. extreme work hours has resurfaced, fueled by recent remarks from business leaders. Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan suggested a 90-hour workweek, questioning, “How long can you stare at your wife?” and even advocating for working on Sundays. Meanwhile, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy urged young professionals to commit to 70-hour workweeks, emphasizing that hard work…
“Matrudevo bhava” is the starting point of an ancient hymn, which urges one to consider mother as God, followed by father, Guru and others. It is heartening to note that this is followed by most Indians, however rational or “forward looking”, “modern” they are. The recent podcast by a social media influencer brings disturbing thoughts…
“Where is the time?” is the most common worry nowadays. One does not get a sense of how and where time is flying. It is more common in urban cities and towns where people are devoid of choices in terms of space and time. Public parks, as a space for relaxation and inclusivity, play a…
In our house, the husband and I have reached that stage when we see our respective birthdays as a non-event. They’re just routine days, like any other day. Every year, when the husband’s birthday dawns, I wish him the mandatory ‘happy birthday’, before I turn over and go back to snooze mode. And when it’s…
What happened to Ranveer Allahbadia aka Beer Biceps? He was the toast of the season, followed by millions, adored and celebrated, feted by the high and mighty, and awarded by the Prime Minister himself! So much so that stars and their PR companies often chose to give one interview to Beer Biceps rather than several…
“The law is an ass,” wrote Charles Dickens in his classic Oliver Twist. It’s hard to recollect an instance when this has been more true than now, with the notification of rules under Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code, particularly those regarding live-in relationships. The entire idea of a live-in relationship is that parties prefer a more…
Have you ever met a person who is always looking for signs from the universe? Or using “good vibes only” as a shield against the messy and uncomfortable bits of life. They have transcended earthly concerns like apologizing for their mistakes or acknowledging that maybe, just maybe, their essential oils won’t cure cancer. In today’s…
That feeling of WoW which we felt when we were kids had the power to make us feel extremely joyful, make us curious and nudge us to dream. We still vividly remember the first time of reading Alice in Wonderland. Even though it was not our favourite fiction book, one of us still spent the…
