Beyond Ikigai: 7 ancient Japanese techniques to stop overthinkingA clear guide to seven Japanese practices that calm looping thoughts, with plain-language steps for daily life. Learn what each term means,...
Word of the day: KomerebiKomorebi captures what English fumbles to describe: the gentle interplay of dappled sunlight leaking through tree canopies. Born from ancie...
Luxury arm-candy that looks old, feels old, but-god forbid!-Is not oldFashion magazines are highlighting beat-up bags as the latest luxury. However, this trend involves new bags designed to look old, a practic...
Why matcha is trending everywhere: From boosting heart health to weight loss, this over 800-yr-old tea "surprisingly beats" coffee, chai in many waysMatcha, a vibrant green tea powder with ancient Japanese roots, has exploded in popularity worldwide. From traditional tea ceremonies to In...
Let's embrace imperfectionsWabi-sabi is a term from traditional Japanese aesthetics that emphasises accepting imperfection and transience. Wabi aims to help us see th...
Aaron Cooper: Why legendary Nike designer is kicked about making shoes for an average IndianStarting as a design intern at Nike in 1994, Cooper has worked across various departments at the company, including Nike Basketball, Nike K...
Anand Mahindra has a Japanese solution to water conservation - toilets with hand wash sinkIndian billionaire Anand Mahindra has taken to Twitter to promote a Japanese toilet design that has a sink attached to it, conserving water...
Gaman, Kaizen & Wabi-Sabi: 7 Japanese concepts that changed Marico Chairman's lifeHarsh Mariwala said that these principles can help cultivate a meaningful & fulfilling life.
How Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, can also help us navigate failureKintsugi was fairly widespread in Japan around the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Throbbing, burning or stabbing? Words can soothe the pain, bring some reliefSome pain metaphors are so common that people might not even notice them.
Excl WFH webinar: Neerja Birla says it's essential to draw boundaries, set deadlines and keep 'me-time' asideThe mental health activist discusses ways to address anxieties and stress brought by this changed climate.
Homing in on 2020The biggest interior trends for the New Year – does your home match up...
Ever heard the 'KonMari' technique? Here's how such lifestyle hacks helped people build a businessThe method is prescribed by tidying expert Marie Kondo in a book.
Wabi Sabi, designer ceilings, and more: The decor trends your home needsMulti-functional furniture and drywalls are also a big hit these days.
Natural elements, local crafts: How home decor is set to change in 2018Add a personalised touch to your decor by re-purposing vintage items into artisanal art pieces.
Kamala Mills in Mumbai is transforming into India's hottest dining destinationThe art work on the walls at the new Fatty Bao in Kamala Mills, Mumbai, is more nuanced, complex and stylised.