Naviluna chocolate factory in Mysore’s Hebbal Industrial Area is a homegrown chocolate brand helmed by South African David Belo. Naviluna Artisanal Chocolates uses organically certified cacao beans grown across farms in South India. Naviluna’s dark chocolates come in two versions, one is dark at 72% and one which is almost dark at 61.8%, to get… Read More Naviluna Chocolates
Travelling itself leaves a large carbon footprint, but you can make sensible choices of where you stay without compromising on luxury. A stay at these retreats is all about being taken on a journey from understanding nature to preserving resources and building a more sustainable planet. With every interaction, starting with the first view to… Read More Conscious Luxury Travel
After a binge worthy Holi, there is every chance you may be feeling out of sorts. Fret not as you are not alone and experts are here to help. Festival brings in a lot of binge eating sweets, fried snacks and spicy food along with alcoholic drinks and beverages. This results in lots of dehydration,… Read More Post Holi Detox
Bottle gourd or lauki may often be on people’s least liked vegetables, but it can be used effectively to combine taste and health. The humble bottle gourd also called lauki, doodhi and sorakai, is known to have health benefits that include reducing stress, being beneficial to the heart, helps in weight loss and aids digestion.… Read More The Goodness of Bottle Gourd
Muscle loss or sarcopenia is a common issue that women face as they age, and it is important to recognize the signs to mitigate problems. Did you know that a gradual loss of muscle starts to occur from the 30’s onwards and some people tend to lose muscle mass and strength more quickly than others? This… Read More Sarcopenia Scare
Krsnaa Mehta’s Alibaug Home, Vrindavan Awas marries the timeless expression of Indian aesthetic with contemporary hues to create a space that is a riot of colour. Krsnaa Mehta often speaks about his inspiration for his decor and how it comes from the diverse flora, fauna and history of India and is the original flagbearer of… Read More Krsna Mehta’s Alibaug Home
Bird lovers in the city are going trigger happy as they spot and click their feathered friends all over the city. Being an avid bird watcher myself, birds have a special place in my heart. Am also lucky to live in Bengaluru that is a birder’s paradise thanks to its green cover, which is depleting… Read More Birding in Bengaluru
Studying music is a great way to polish your skills and turn a vocation into a profession as there are several education institutions in India that can help. Music education in India today is extremely diverse in terms of both availability and quality. Another untapped opportunity is music education in schools – which despite a… Read More Music Education in India
Heritage Diamond cuts are making a string comeback into diamond jewellery designs. Rose, briolette, and portrait cuts are making a strong case for diamond jewellery as they combine tradition and modernity to create timeless pieces that are ethereal and eternal. Rose Cut The rose cut began in the 1500s and was generally used through the… Read More A Cut Above The Rest
The festival of colours is here but to make the most of it, make sure your skin and hair are safe too. The most colourful festival of the year is upon us and while it is the time to enjoy, do not forget that the colours can damage both your skin and hair. Celebrating without… Read More Holi Skin and Hair Care