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Why friendship gets harder in your thirties

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- People often experience the thinning of their friendships in their thirties as a personal failure. It is mostly structural. What actually changed School and college supplied the t... Read More


The money conversation most couples put off too long

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- Couples talk about money late, and usually in the middle of a decision rather than before one. The conversation is not fundamentally about how much each person earns. The assumptio... Read More


What actually makes long-distance relationships work

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- Long-distance relationships are common in India for entirely practical reasons: work postings, higher study, and families in different cities. The advice around them tends to be abo... Read More


Monsoon travel in India: where the rain is the reason to go

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- Indian travel planning treats the monsoon as a period to avoid. For a set of destinations, that is exactly backwards - the rain is the reason the place is worth seeing. Where it wo... Read More


How to tell a real Ayurveda retreat from a spa with a menu

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing segments in Indian hospitality, and Ayurveda is its most marketable component. That growth has produced a wide quality range between pr... Read More


Sleep is the most under-rated variable in Indian urban health

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- In the hierarchy of health advice, sleep sits below diet and exercise in most people's attention. The evidence does not support that ranking. What short sleep does Persistent shor... Read More


What actually moves the needle in preventive health

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- Preventive health has become a large consumer category in India, with retreats, supplements, wearables and screening packages all competing for the same budget. The underlying evide... Read More


Skinimalism has reshaped Indian bridal makeup

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- Indian bridal makeup has moved toward what the industry calls skinimalism - a lighter base, a natural finish and a lit-from-within look rather than heavy full coverage. The segment ... Read More


Red is no longer the default bridal colour

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- Red remains iconic in Indian weddings, but the 2026 season has made room for softer and more experimental shades: rose gold, ivory, pistachio green and dusty pastels, with palettes ... Read More


Bridal lehengas in 2026: lighter, longer, less embellished

Punjab, Sept. 9 -- The 2026 Indian wedding season is moving decisively toward lighter bridal wear. Brides are choosing elongated, fluid lehenga cuts in chiffon, organza and silk-linen blends, with cor... Read More