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CAKES, CHEER & CHRISTMAS!

THE CAKE-MIXING TRADITION IS A JOYFUL PRELUDE TO THE FESTIVE SEASON AND SYMBOLISES UNITY, HOPE, AND ABUNDANCE. WE WENT AROUND THE CITY TO CHECK OUT THE CELEBRATIONS THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES TO MIX DRIED FRUITS, NUTS, SPICES, AND SPIRITS INFUSING THEM WITH LAUGHTER AND LOVEA BEAUTIFUL RITUAL THAT PROMOTES TOGETHERNESS, AS HANDS STIR AND HEARTS CONNECT.

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF TRANSMISSION

HERE IS AN INTERESTING PIECE OF INFORMATION. MARUTI PRODUCED INDIA'S FIRST AUTOMATIC CAR UNDER ITS MARUTI 800 BRAND. THE CAR WHICH WAS A THREE-SPEED AUTOMATIC WAS THEN EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PEOPLE. WE HAVE CERTAINLY COME A LONG WAY SINCE THEN. CURRENTLY 30% OF THE CARS SOLD IN INDIA ARE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PEOPLE CURRENTLY HAVE VARIOUS TRANSMISSION OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET WHICH THEY CAN CHOOSE DEPENDING ON THEIR DRIVE REQUIREMENTS. IN THIS ARTICLE, WE ARE GOING TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT KINDS OF TRANSMISSIONS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET AND THEIR PROS AND CONS.

You Could Go Blind Rubbing Your Eyes

KERATOCONUS PATIENTS ARE GETTING YOUNGER! IS SCREEN TIME TO BLAME?

Sober Curious: Is Gen Z setting a new trend?

YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DRINKING LESS THAN EVER BEFORE, AND MANY ARE EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF SOBRIETY. IS WELLNESS-MAXXING OVERTAKING PARTY CULTURE? READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOBER CURIOUS MOVEMENT AND WHY YOU MAY WANT TO JOIN IT.

Glow Safely: How to Avoid Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics

DR. HARINDER ARYA IS INDIA'S FIRST PEPTIDE SCIENTIST AND IS WELL-KNOWN GLOBALLY FOR HER RESEARCH ON SAFE FORMULATIONS FOR HAIR, SCALP AND SKINCARE. SHE IS A PART OF MANY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA INITIATIVES AND HAS WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH PREMIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN THE COUNTRY. SHE IS THE CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF-SCIENTIST AT INDUS VALLEY COSMETICS. SHE SHARES SOME TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM TOXIC INGREDIENTS.

Embracing Autism A Mother's Perspective

MY JOURNEY WITH MY AUTISTIC SON, WHO IS NOW 28, HAS BEEN A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE FILLED WITH UPS AND DOWNS.

GADGETS LAB Best of Tech 2024

THE TECH LANDSCAPE OF 2024 IS DEFINED BY INNOVATIONS THAT BLEND FUNCTIONALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PUSHING BOUNDARIES ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS. THIS YEAR'S STANDOUT DEVICES SHOWCASE IMPRESSIVE ADVANCEMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AUGMENTED REALITY, AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, MAKING TECHNOLOGY MORE INTEGRATED INTO DAILY LIFE THAN EVER. ALTOGETHER, 2024'S TECH INNOVATIONS UNDERSCORE A SMARTER, GREENER, AND DEEPLY PERSONALISED FUTURE.

Adventure Trippin' in Kerala

BEYOND THE BACKWATERS AND THE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF KERALA, THERE'S A WHOLE NEW WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED. WHILE GOD'S OWN COUNTRY MAY BE A HAVEN OF TRANQUILITY AND PEACE, THOSE SEEKING AN ADRENALINE RUSH CAN TRY THEIR HAND AT ANY OF THESE ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FAST BECOMING POPULAR.

Trend spotlight: STYLES TO SHINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

DECEMBER IS HERE, AND THAT MEANS THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. WITH CHRISTMAS BRUNCHES AND NEW YEAR'S EVE INVITES ROLLING IN, EVERYONE'S FOCUS IS ON PLANNING THE PERFECT OUTFITS FOR THAT HOLIDAY, PARTY-READY LOOK. I'M ALL ABOUT EFFORTLESS STYLING, SO HERE'S YOUR GO-TO GUIDE TO SHINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH MINIMAL EFFORT.

MAN ON A MISSION - Dr J Radhakrishnan

DR J RADHAKRISHNAN IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR IAS OFFICERS IN TAMIL NADU AND IS KNOWN FOR HIS ROLE IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT ESPECIALLY DURING TRYING TIMES SUCH AS COVID, CHENNAI FLOODS, KUMBAKONAM FIRE TRAGEDY AND SO ON. HE IS CURRENTLY THE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY AND PRINCIPAL SECRETARY FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, TAMIL NADU.

TASTE THE FUTURE!

SAGAR DARYANI, CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF WOW! MOMO FOODS AND VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF INDIA TAKES US THROUGH THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY AND WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A RESTAURANT OWNER.

Singing from her Soul

MEET MANGLI WHO IS BLENDING TRADITION WITH MODERNITY IN HER MUSICAL AND SOULFUL RENDITIONS

Caught in the Net: Navigating India's Growing Wave of Cyber Scams

IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, CYBER SCAMS IN INDIA HAVE EVOLVED FROM PESKY EMAIL FRAUDS TO COMPLEX SCHEMES INVOLVING DEEPFAKES, CRYPTOCURRENCY, AND EVEN FAKE POLICE CALLS. THESE SCAMS ARE NO LONGER THE EXCEPTION-THEY'RE BECOMING AN EVERYDAY THREAT. IT'S TIME WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING, HOW TO RECOGNIZE THESE SCHEMES, AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO PROTECT OURSELVES.

LEGENDS OF ART & CULTURE

THE PROVOKE ART FESTIVAL 2024 CELEBRATED SOME OF THE FINEST EXPONENTS OF MUSIC AND DANCE WITH ART WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS THAT RECOGNIZED THEIR EXTRAORDINARY TALENT AND BODY OF WORK. THEIR IMMENSE DEDICATION AND TALENT CONTINUE TO INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS, SHOWCASING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART AND ITS ABILITY TO CONNECT PEOPLE ACROSS TIME AND TRADITION. MEET OUR AWARDEES.

Telangana's Iconic Secretariat: Visionary Design by a Woman Architect

MEET ARCHITECT PONNI CONCESSAO, ASIA'S FIRST WOMAN ARCHITECT TO DESIGN A STATE SECRETARIAT AND ONE THAT STANDS THE TALLEST AND LARGEST IN INDIA. SHE SHARES WHAT IT TOOK TO CRAFT THE ENORMOUS TELANGANA SECRETARIAT THAT IS A LANDMARK FEATURING MULTI-CULTURAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLES REFLECTING THE DIVERSITY OF INDIA. SHE HEADS THE AWARD-WINNING OSCAR, PONNI & RAHUL ARCHITECTS, CHENNAI, ONE OF INDIA'S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS WITH MANY PRESTIGIOUS INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS UNDER THEIR BELT INCLUDING INSTITUTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOTELS, TOWNSHIPS, HEALTH CARE, STADIUMS, HOUSING AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN INDIA AND ABROAD.

Why Is Your Probiotic Not Working?

Here's The Secret That Makes It Work Its Magic

Embracing Maximalism The Return Of Luxe!

Luxe Is Back In Full Force And Here's A Look At How You Can Snag The Trend.

Party Twists

AS WE GET OLDER, ATTENDING PARTIES SOMETIMES FEELS MORE TIRESOME THAN FUN, ESPECIALLY IF THE FORMAT HASN'T CHANGED FOR YEARS. BUT GATHERING TOGETHER IS A HUMAN NEED, SO READ ON FOR SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO SHAKE UP YOUR NEXT GATHERING SO THAT GUESTS HAVE MORE FUN THAN EVER BEFORE!

India's Hottest Smartphones Are Here!

WHICH ONE WILL YOU PICK?

FRANCO TAMIL CUISINE: A LOVE AFFAIR BETWEEN TWO CULTURES!

LAZY LANGUOROUS PONDICHERRY IS THE PERFECT GETAWAY FOR THOSE SEEKING RESPITE FROMTHE BUSTLE OF CITY LIFE. FROMTHE QUAINT FRENCH STREETS TO THE HERITAGE BUILDINGS, IT’S A SPACE THAT RESONATES OF PAST GLORY THAT WALKS HANDIN-HAND WITH THE TRAPPINGS OF MODERNITY.

Step up your nail game!

SNAZZY GEL NAIL TRENDS AND EXPERT TIPS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR DIGITS FROM DRAB TO DAZZLING!

I'm a Sufi Soul

PARINEETI CHOPRA GETS CANDID ON HER FILMS, MARRIAGE AND HOW SHE LIKES TO BALANCE BOTH HER PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE WELL

SHOULD YOU FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT?

LUXE BRANDS ARE A CUT ABOVE THE REST AND WHILE A SMALL PERCENTAGE CAN AFFORD THEM, THE REST CAN JUST DREAM HOWEVER, IS IT FAIR TO FAKE IT?

GETTING HIGH ON FASHION!

MEET ABY DOMINIC THE MAN BEHIND INDIA S BIGGEST EXHIBITION BRAND, HI LIFE EXHIBITION

MEET BOLLYWOOD'S FAVOURITE MAKEUP ARTIST Ojas Rajani

AISHWARYA RAI TO DEEPIKA PADUKONE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ACTRESSES IN BOLLYWOOD SWEAR BY THE MAGIC TOUCH OF OJAS RAJANI. HERE'S A BRUTALLY CANDID, NO HOLDS BARRED INTERVIEW WITH HER.

Fabulous Fiji Beckons You to Adventure!

We were welcomed by Bula resounding in unison as soon as we stepped foot at the Nadi Airport.

IS YOUR CHILD ADDICTED TO THE MOBILE SCREEN?

FIND OUT HOW DISASTROUS THIS CAN BE TO YOUR CHILD S LIFE. HERE ARE EXPERT TIPS TO WEAN AWAY YOUR CHILD FROMTHEM

Echoes of Manipur

IN THE HEART OF MANIPUR, A YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURES THE RESILIENCE AND STRUGGLES OF HIS PEOPLE THROUGH HIS LENS.

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Sunny Leone

SIZZLING HOT SUNNY LEONE WILL SOON SIZZLE ON THE TAMIL SCREEN WITH QUOTATION GANG. WE CATCH UP WITH THE STAR ON HER LIFE, TAKE ON RELATIONSHIPS AND EVERYTHING SHE'S CRUSHING ON.

When Your Protector Becomes Your Desecrator

Our Antibodies Act Like Superheroes, Taking Down Disease-causing Antigens Like Our Favourite Heroes In Action Movies Battle Alien Forces.