Life & Style

Johnny Depp stuns in new makeover for ‘A Christmas Carol’ retelling, ‘Ebenezer’. The first trailer for the film has officially been released online. (YouTube) When Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 1843, Ebenezer Scrooge quickly became one of literature’s most recognisable characters. He was the cold-hearted businessman who hated Christmas, refused to help the…

Moving from Paris to Mumbai is quite a change. And for 23-year-old Nico, the first few weeks in the city have come with plenty of surprises.Nico recently moved from France to Mumbai for a new job and has been documenting what it’s like to start over in a city that’s very different from home.“3 things…

Mahatma Gandhi spent his early legal career in South Africa. He fought against racial discrimination and developed his philosophy of Satyagraha and community-based ethical living during his years there. Gandhi travelled extensively across South Africa, which has several sites associated with his early activism and legacy. Tolstoy Farm, near Johannesburg, was established in 1910 with…

How quickly can a patient see a specialist, get tests done and start treatment? According to one Indian doctor practising in Europe, the answer can look very different in India compared with his experience there.Dr Palak Bhatt, who describes himself as an oncologist on Instagram, recently shared a video about a conversation he had with…

A few flowers announce themselves quite like parijat. Also known as harsingar or night-flowering jasmine, it opens its star-shaped white blooms with bright orange centres after dusk and fills the air with a sweet fragrance, then drops them by morning. In the ground, it grows into a large shrub or small tree, which is why…

Curtains can change the appearance of a room without requiring a complete makeover. A plain window can become more colourful or decorative with simple materials that are already available at home. Old sarees, leftover fabric, flat sheets, and kitchen towels can all be turned into curtain panels.Those who enjoy craft projects can also add pom-poms,…

Priyancka Jaiin has built a career in technology, but one of the skills closest to her heart came from her childhood. Long before she became a software engineer, she was learning the art of mehndi from her nani and dadi. Today, that childhood interest has become a serious creative side hustle. While working as a…

A name associated with ambition and determination can serve as a meaningful reminder of qualities such as courage, resilience, purpose and perseverance. From timeless international names like Victoria and Matilda to Sanskrit choices such as Dhriti and Siddhi, each offers a distinctive connection to the idea of striving towards a goal. (All Image Credits: Canva)…

For 55 years, this Madurai pen repairman has continued the trade he learnt from his father. (Photo courtesy: Heritage Madurai) At around 10 every morning, he returns to the same spot near the East Gate of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. By 2pm, he leaves. At 5pm, he is back again, staying until 8. For 55…

A small bedroom does not always need a bulky wardrobe to keep clothes organised. When floor space is limited, everyday clothing can be stored using walls, unused furniture and overlooked corners instead. From open clothes rails and floating shelves to old dressers and the space beneath the bed, simple alternatives can provide room for both…