Category: Collectives

It’s been a while now that monsoon has set up its camp in most parts of India. Thunderstorms, grey skies and pitter patter on the roofs- no wonder writers are born in this ever romantic season. No matter how clogged the roads are, world becomes beautiful the moment we look up in the sky! There are very few things that can improve the feeling that books give you, and books make it to the top of this list. There can be no better cuddle partners in the rainy season than books. We’ve put together a list of books will make you jump inside your blanket and not leave till you turn the last page.

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“Dressing well is a form of good manners.” This quote by Tom Ford is one that all (gentle)men should keep on the top of their head. With men expected to be chivalrous, dressing right takes even more precedence, as it announces one’s personality even before they speak.

Well, it’s very difficult to stun people with three piece suits, crisp shirts and well ironed pants when it’s muggy weather and puddle season! Let’s break the myth and concentrate on dressing casual and quirky this monsoon. It’s time to break through the scorching routine and add a tinge of experimentation of colour which this season allows.

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Living in concrete jungles and business parks, we huddle within our busy schedules, grabbing the easiest options to relax as they come. Our ever engaged lives keep us starved for blissful moments with nature. We collect long weekends, airdrop into a new destination, get a sampling menu of its top attractions, and land back home on the Monday morning’s first flight and rush to office. It seems like we have forgotten the art of immersing ourselves in a place by looking beyond the superficial, something that is possible when you take a road trip to the place. So here we have some very tempting road trip options that will make you want to hit the meandering road right now.

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When it comes to wardrobe options, we Indians are truly blessed. Not only is our fashion trend meter on point with Western styles – be it metallic or retro, we also have a huge treasure chest of traditional inspiration for our closet staples. We can be rocking out in Daisy Dukes and combat boots in one day, and turn around and flummox the world with a kurti and a bindi the next. Why stop there? Fashionistas with their head in the game are also experimenting with fusion wear, which merges the best of both traditional and modern, creating a style that is as unique as it is Indian.

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Are you tired of waking up to the same mundane upma or poha looking at you with droopy eyes? Do you want some change to excite your palate? Not that we are tired of these traditional breakfasts, but a little change is always welcome. Breakfast enjoys a special place on your diet chart. Breaking the overnight fasting period, your first meal has to be filling, healthy, tasty and quick to make.

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If you’re a blogging newbie who loves the idea of blogging and would like some tips to make a killer blog, you’re in the right place. With content becoming king, everyone wants a share of the kingdom, and why not? If you have thoughts, ideas and useful information to share with people, there is no better way to do it than blogging.

Entering the blogosphere may be a great decision, but it’s the first of a very long list of decisions you will have to make – starting from the domain and name of your blog to how to get people to actually visit your blog. Below are some great tips from veterans in the field to help you make the best choice for yourself and your creation – the blog. These simple, yet important tips must be checked off the first time you kick start your blog!

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