Life & Style

Rahul Gupta’s innnovation turns discarded hair into pollutant trapping mats. (Photos: Instagram/@kesakambali) What happens to the strands of hair swept off the floor after a haircut? For most people, the answer is simple: they go straight into the bin. But in Gurugram, something that is usually treated as salon waste is being given a rather…

Crash dieting and strict dietary restrictions can cause hair to become deprived of vital nutrients. Gen Z is obsessed with dieting, where aggressive calorie restriction and extreme fast weight loss programmes are popular among the youth of today. Hair is not one of the body’s vital organs, and as such, it is deprived of nutrients…

Have you ever been hurt so deeply that forgiveness felt impossible? Maybe someone lied to you, broke your trust, or betrayed your love. In those moments, anger and pain are some of the emotions that we naturally turn to. But what if true forgiveness isn’t about giving someone another chance, but about keeping yourself away…

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic idea discussed inside technology labs. Across India, AI is increasingly becoming part of how companies serve customers, manage operations, make decisions, build products, and solve complex business problems. But as more organisations embrace AI, one question is becoming increasingly important: What separates an impressive AI experiment from…

The hidden reasons your home never feels completely clean You may have just finished cleaning your home to perfection. And yet it does not feel clean. Your home may actually be as clean as it can be. However, there are certain things people often ignore when trying to make their houses smell better and look…

This one can be hard to ignore. You know her mood can change quickly, so you start thinking before saying anything. You choose your words carefully. You avoid certain topics. Maybe you even change your plans because you’re worried about how she’ll react. A marriage shouldn’t leave you feeling like you’re constantly trying not to…

If you’re dressing for an intimate Onam celebration or a puja, this is a look worth bookmarking. Pick a lightweight silk-linen or Chanderi saree in ivory or a soft neutral shade and pair it with a high-neck blouse. Keep the jewellery traditional and let fresh jasmine flowers do some of the styling work. A little…

The monsoon brings relief from the heat, but the humid weather can be tough on your hair and scalp. Increased humidity, sweat, pollution, and dampness can make the scalp oily and trigger problems such as dandruff, itching, frizz, and increased hair shedding. According to Dr. Bushra Aziz, BAMS & Trichologist, a consultant at Traya, monsoon…

10 things you should do in the first 10 minutes after checking into a hotel room The first thing most people do after checking into a hotel? Drop the bags, look at the bed, and finally breathe after the journey. Fair enough. But before you get too comfortable, spend a few minutes checking the room.It…

Both Bandhani and Leheriya are often grouped as ‘Rajasthani tie-dye.’ Bandhani and Leheriya may belong to the same family of resist-dyeing traditions, but they have totally different appearances. Bandhani: Bandhani, or Bandhej, is produced by tying little pieces of fabric and then dyeing them. Later, when the tying is removed, the fabric shows small dots…