Arpita Kala

This is a carpe-diem moment for fashion designers in the UTs, to celebrate their cultural identity, educate about their roots and tell their rich textile story in designs that go beyond the pheran.

With Bakr Eid around the corner, the jhatka meat vs halal debate is bound to come to the fore. I know which meat will meet my expectations.

The man-child in politics is full of bragging, insecurity and unreal ambition. The worrying thing is how many people like them, and what this implies for our future.

Hrithik Roshan playing math whiz Anand Kumar in Super 30 may just be the thing for math anxiety.

Hrithik Roshan’s off-putting faux-darkened skin reeks of Bollywood’s elitist and racist outlook. It's as bad as using 'black face' on non-African performers to make them fit non-white roles.

Is it a midlife rebirth or is it just England? The Little Master is looking like a snacc with his World Cup 2019 wardrobe and we have a lot of (good) feelings about it.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will likely carry the Union Budget 2019 in a briefcase as she steps into Parliament. The case is part of colonial tradition. Will Sitharaman finally decolonise it?

The young star’s decision to 'disassociate' from films has caused a furor that only shows how uncomfortable we are with the religion she cites. No wonder she feels it's time to go.

The movie Article 15 has generated a debate around the real Article 15 of the Constitution. Many feel this is a blessing which turned into a curse.

Long before Rupi Kaur, Lang Leav and other Instagram poets, Kabir Das was the poetic force that popularized the style.

There is simply no calling the Indian mango aam, says celebrity chef Manish Mehrotra, in response to a DailyO piece which incensed mango lovers! Every Indian mango is gorgeous and inescapable!

Hungary welcomed a rare female white lion cub, born in the Szeged Zoo. The news went viral and China jumped in with their good wishes too. But why is their track record on animals so beastly?

Chef Machindra Kasture created Dal Raisina as First Resident Chef of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Pratibha Patil's tenure. But compared to his meat and fish delicacies, Chef Kasture is still surprised at the success of this simple dal!

Just like all other Indian festivals, no Ramadan is the same for us. Every city has its own unique traditions as well as its trademark festival cuisine.

Cowboy hats and denim jeans gave way to namesake kurtas and handloom sarees for the Lok Sabha 2019 elections. But whose style will you vote for?

If you see yourself losing the battle of bulge the deeper we get into summer season, here’s what you need to get back on track.

Although Cannes is the greatest film festival on earth, it doesn't look like most of our Bollywood stars there are thinking of films at all. Instead, the focus seems to be on their clothes, their looks and their challengers.

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Or are you on cloud nine because your crush texted you back? Turns out, your clothes can reveal more about your mood than you thought!

If you're feeling déjà vu with the recent Hrithik Roshan vs Kangana Ranaut almost-spat, you’re not alone!

These working mothers are breaking stereotypes and financing their families, one cab ride at a time. A tribute to special ladies, on a special day.

On Mother's Day, we take a look at some of the popular mothers in the world of politics and the mommy image that fits them best!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may just have signed up their first born for a lifetime of teasing with the name 'Archie'!

From Taki Taki to Kul and more, the 22-day-long ban on TikTok made us realise the musical effect of the Chinese music video app on our playlists