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Namrata Kohli

Namrata Kohli

Namrata Kohli

Personalised, pricey and memorable: The cost of a 2024 Indian wedding

Couples must plan early to save expenses on decor, venue and menu

Personalised, pricey and memorable: The cost of a 2024 Indian wedding
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 1:42 PM IST

Battery, range, charging time: What customers must check in electric cars

As infrastructure improves, more Indians are willing to travel green

Battery, range, charging time: What customers must check in electric cars
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Gear, diet, training: What it takes to get up and take up running

Completing a long-distance run is a test of endurance and a chance to bond with like-minded people

Gear, diet, training: What it takes to get up and take up running
Updated On : 17 Oct 2024 | 8:33 PM IST

Gained in translation: How mastery in languages can be made a career

Demand for translating Indian language literature and nonfiction is expanding

Gained in translation: How mastery in languages can be made a career
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 10:39 AM IST

Luxurious or simple: Festive gift options for everyone in giving season

From hampers curated by five star hotels to dry fruits, the choice is wide

Luxurious or simple: Festive gift options for everyone in giving season
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 5:38 PM IST

Mixing art and athleticism, aerial acrobatics reaches for the sky

The demanding performance art requires builds core strength and flexibility

Mixing art and athleticism, aerial acrobatics reaches for the sky
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 10:53 AM IST

Mixed media: Art made of everyday objects has a brush with market

It allows artists to express various themes without being confined to a single medium

Mixed media: Art made of everyday objects has a brush with market
Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 9:58 PM IST

Make your listening experience luxurious, buy these premium headphones

These devices give the best sound quality and are soft to wear even for hours

Make your listening experience luxurious, buy these premium headphones
Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 3:28 PM IST

For a good night's sleep, tuck into luxurious, comfortable bed linen

Crafted bed sheets, pillows made of cooling fabric, ergonomic mattresses are in high demand

For a good night's sleep, tuck into luxurious, comfortable bed linen
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 11:13 AM IST

Not just idli and dosa: There is more to serve in South Indian food

Simple and delicious dishes are being reinvented while maintaining their originality

Not just idli and dosa: There is more to serve in South Indian food
Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 11:00 AM IST

Enduring essence of Indian classical dance: A mix of sadhana & spirituality

The purpose of Indian classical dance is not just entertainment but also philosophical expression. It is also a way to tell stories from sacred texts, showing the bond between divine and human realms

Enduring essence of Indian classical dance: A mix of sadhana & spirituality
Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 4:10 PM IST

Modular kitchens that are a statement of style, make cooking convenient

Solutions make optimum use of space and save effort and time in cooking

Modular kitchens that are a statement of style, make cooking convenient
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 2:21 PM IST

For your next holiday, dip into a luxury pool villa by the sea, hills

Resorts and hotels report rising demand from customers who want to idle or party by a pool

For your next holiday, dip into a luxury pool villa by the sea, hills
Updated On : 27 Jul 2024 | 7:57 AM IST

Billionaires' wish: Concierge companies rise to serve India's richest

Organising a private wine-tasting event in Tuscany or a coaching class with an international sport champion: Wealthy clients have a demanding wish list

Billionaires' wish: Concierge companies rise to serve India's richest
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 11:09 AM IST

Lights as luxury: How to switch on the right fixtures at your home

Smart lighting systems, chandeliers, LED bulbs shape how your feel in your room

Lights as luxury: How to switch on the right fixtures at your home
Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 5:18 PM IST

Food of the Frontier: Why Indians love this cuisine of slow cooking

Food from Pakistan's mountainous province is tender and avoids spices

Food of the Frontier: Why Indians love this cuisine of slow cooking
Updated On : 04 Jul 2024 | 3:49 PM IST

Mats, pants, blocks: Essentials needed for your daily yoga sessions

The right gear and clothes will make you comfortable as you carry out those tricky asanas

Mats, pants, blocks: Essentials needed for your daily yoga sessions
Updated On : 27 Jun 2024 | 6:10 PM IST

Demand high, plan visa application early: VFS Global senior executive

Doing so increases chances of timely decision on an application, says Yummi Talwar

Demand high, plan visa application early: VFS Global senior executive
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 3:03 PM IST

Deadline to documents: What you must know about visa application process

The time a country takes to process a visa application depends on volume and seasonal demand

Deadline to documents: What you must know about visa application process
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 5:20 PM IST

Curtains to ventilation: How to protect your home in extreme heat

Furnishing and wall colours will add to the comfort of living in summers

Curtains to ventilation: How to protect your home in extreme heat
Updated On : 14 Jun 2024 | 2:58 PM IST