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Indian classical dance has stepped off the sacred stage and directly onto the global high-fashion radar, serving as the ultimate muse for leading luxury design houses. Luxury ateliers are translating the

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Silence feels heavier in a long-distance relationship. When you love someone from afar, you learn just how loud silence can feel. You start to assume that a lack of messages is proof that something is wrong—not the peaceful kind of silence, but the kind that makes you stare at your phone, waiting for a message that never comes. Doubts begin to creep in: Are we still on the same page? Do we feel the same intensity or affection for each other? Is everything still okay?

If you want to follow a healthy diet, include nuts in your diet, as they are good for the heart. Nuts are filled with unsaturated fats and other nutrients. They are a great snack that will keep you feeling full. Even when you are on the go, you can carry a handful with you, as they are easy to pack. An added advantage is that some nuts don't cost much.

Nuts, with their texture and flavour, are not only a great option to satiate our hunger pangs but also beneficial for gut health.

What you eat before exercise can influence how energetic and comfortable you feel during a workout. But pre-workout nutrition doesn't have to involve complicated meal plans or specialised supplements. The key is to choose foods that provide enough energy without leaving you feeling too full.

A friend is always asking you questions about your business. You may think they are simply interested in what you do. But were they equally interested in your life when you were struggling? Often, it is only after you start accomplishing something that they become curious about how you are making it happen.

What if your holiday wardrobe could do more than just look good in the sun? Lumisca is betting it can. The new homegrown luxury resort-wear label is built around the idea of “skinwear”—clothing designed with the skin in mind, combining natural fabrics, comfort and understated sensuality. At the centre of its latest offering is Tan Ban, a plant-derived vegan silk with a certified UPF 50+ rating that brings sun protection into the fabric itself.

What if festive dressing could feel as light as summer itself? Priyanka Gupta's latest collection makes a case for exactly that, pairing powdery pastels, dreamy florals and fluid silhouettes with the easy elegance of lightweight fabrics. The Delhi-based designer, known for marrying traditional Indian craftsmanship with a romantic contemporary aesthetic, brings a softer sensibility to occasionwear — one rooted in sunshine, comfort and the simple joy of getting dressed up.

As AK|OK makes its international multi-brand retail debut at Selfridges London, designer Anamika Khanna reflects on a new chapter for the label and contemporary Indian fashion. Her first international resort collection explores ease, movement and understated individuality, blending relaxed silhouettes with thoughtful structure and tactile fabrics. In this conversation, Anamika discusses the journey to Selfridges, the evolving language of Indian design, the idea of modern luxury, and how