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India welcomes Santa's rath yatra After racing across the world, bending time, dodging chimneys, and surviving one too many dry cookies, Santa landed in India—not for gifts, but for rest. His beard smelled faintly of snow and exhaustion. His bones ached. His spirit? Curious. India welcomed him with winter air, honking roads, and the smell of something frying somewhere at all times. That’s when the real plot twist happened. The great realisation: India doesn’t sleep… It eats Santa expected...

It’s not your imagination—these days, tables at wine bars and cafés are bustling with radiant women in their 40s, 50s and beyond. These groups aren’t just dining; they’re celebrating freedom, swapping stories, and planning adventures—with no plus-ones or permission slips. Being fabulous and over forty is finally centre stage, and the restaurant industry backs this up: in 2024, nearly 65% of table reservations on leading Indian platforms are made by women. Globally, women are also leading the...

There’s one obsession that binds Bharatiya Nari from Kashmir to Kanyakumari—and no, it’s not filmi heroes, daily soaps, or scrolling reels. It’s the humble DABBA. Across kitchens, dabbas rule! Steel ones engraved with “From Mrs. Sharma & Fly”, “Sow. Kumari Devi” etc. borrowed Tupperware, fancy glass jars, and even that “Dubai-imported exclusive”—each one is priceless. Har rasoi ki rani ka asli shaan hai dabba. Yehi hai kahaani, ghar ghar ki. Yehi hai kahaani, ghar ghar ki! Desh ki naari sab...