The Proust Questionnaire — ‘Never let yourself down’: Shashi Tharoor
What is your idea of happiness? Happiness is a state of well-being that allows you to feel that your presence on this planet is worthwhile; that you’re happy to be alive, and that you’re looking forward to the next moment. What is your greatest fear? Losing a loved one. Which historical figure do you identify the most with? I don’t More...
Setting stones in jewellery
When we head out to buy jewellery studded with diamonds, we know what to look for. The 4 C’s – cut, colour, carat and clarity – are at the top of our minds. But to make the perfect buy, we need More...
Weaving a fashion statement
Every once in a while we come across designers giving a new spin to handlooms, transforming them into fashionable garments. For most, the romance with handlooms lasts for a season. Very few take the arduous path More...
7 ways to fix rude tween behavior
When my daughter, Anna, got home from school the other day, I told her, “We’ve got to get you new shoes. Take a quick break, and then let’s jump in the car.” In response, my usually mellow More...
Snap your fear!
Hollaback! Chennai is the local chapter of a global crowd-sourced movement that enables women to report incidences of street sexual harassment through web and mobile applications. It also provides a non-judgmental More...
His name is Earl
You must be slightly cockeyed to be able to see the funny side of things — Earl Okin, a musician turned-comedian, leaves you laughing all the time You could tell from the way he was dressed in the afternoon More...
Lines that say it all
Wrinkles are a sign of aging. While there’s no wishing them away, it’s safer to settle for home remedies rather than topical treatments and cosmetic procedures that could have harmful side effects Remember More...
Loneliness ‘could be deadly’
Loneliness can cause all kinds of ill health effects and it even begets more intense isolation, a new study has shown.However, while some have assumed the culprit was a dearth of others to remind a person to take More...
Ted Turner donates $1M to save gorillas
Life imitated art this week as Ted Turner, the man behind the animated Captain Planet series, bestowed a gift of $1 million to the Dian Fossey International Gorilla Fund to help save endangered gorillas in the eastern More...
The march of history
Celebrating Women’s History Month, going places as a diplomat, taking an interest in south Indian culture… Jennifer McIntyre, Consul General of the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, shares her experiences “Women More...
