Irena Akbar is a Lucknow-based entrepreneur and a former journalist with The Indian Express.

August 09, 2009 10:30 IST
The studio is the confession box,the radio listens to our dark secrets. As a reality show runs truth tests,a look at how the idea of privacy is changing in India
Sun, Aug 09, 2009July 26, 2009 01:54 IST
Why dont women go to mosques in India? Are they told by the clergy not to or do they just prefer to pray in the privacy of their homes? I am often asked these questions. I decided to find out for myselfwithout googling.
Sun, Jul 26, 2009
July 19, 2009 14:57 IST
Conservationist and museum-owner O.P. Jain on the Ajanta and Ellora caves
Sun, Jul 19, 2009
June 28, 2009 10:49 IST
Men need more on their plate when it comes to a healthy diet. Read on to know what is missing
Sun, Jun 28, 2009June 26, 2009 23:56 IST
Michael Jackson was the Barack Obama of pop music. Or perhaps it should be put the other way round....
Fri, Jun 26, 2009June 25, 2009 23:49 IST
Maria Khan,a 26-year-old research scholar at Jamia Hamdard,Delhi,designs her own burqas.
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
June 14, 2009 14:41 IST
A health diary will help you keep track of your well-being
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
June 07, 2009 14:40 IST
Sunidhi Chauhan on Aaj socha to ansu bhar aye
Sun, Jun 07, 2009
June 07, 2009 14:33 IST
If youve entered your 40s,its time to draw up a new food chart
Sun, Jun 07, 2009
June 01, 2009 11:15 IST
Your living room mirrors your lifestyle. With the right balance of space,colours and textures,it could be the best compliment you give yourself.
Mon, Jun 01, 2009
May 31, 2009 12:20 IST
Your living room mirrors your lifestyle. With the right balance of space,colours and textures,it could be the best compliment you give yourself
Sun, May 31, 2009
May 24, 2009 10:52 IST
You could be allergic to wheat and not know it
Sun, May 24, 2009
May 17, 2009 11:05 IST
I start my day with a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon.
Sun, May 17, 2009
May 17, 2009 11:01 IST
In a calorie-phobic world,they know all the tricks. Meet the dieticians of the swish set
Sun, May 17, 2009
May 10, 2009 13:02 IST
I wake up to a glass of lukewarm water mixed with lemon and a tablespoon of honey. It helps me feel fresh and helps my body flush out toxins.
Sun, May 10, 2009
May 10, 2009 12:59 IST
Keep the summer sweat and smell in check with what you wear and eat
Sun, May 10, 2009
May 03, 2009 13:57 IST
Your brain is the hungriest organ in the body. Are you feeding it right?
Sun, May 03, 2009
April 26, 2009 14:19 IST
For a calmer life,keep aside some green time for yourself
Sun, Apr 26, 2009
April 19, 2009 17:40 IST
You may be piling on calories while you quench your thirst. Read on to know what to drink this summer to stay fit
Sun, Apr 19, 2009
April 12, 2009 16:01 IST
Amit Kilam,drummer with Indian Ocean ,thinks Dil Se is Rahmans best
Sun, Apr 12, 2009March 10, 2009 02:38 IST
Hassan Shah,a 25-year-old Pakistani British businessman,was angry at Israels strikes on Gaza. As he Googled about the conflict.....
Tue, Mar 10, 2009March 08, 2009 22:27 IST
She runs the only Hindi blog on cancer,her autobiography Indradhanush ke Peeche-Peeche,has had three editions printed since it was released in 2005.
Sun, Mar 08, 2009March 06, 2009 23:42 IST
Even as Mumbai hogs the limelight with the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire,the small towns and villages of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar...
Fri, Mar 06, 2009
February 01, 2009 16:10 IST
The outsider who has survived Bollywood,Anurag Kashyap,talks about breaking taboos in Dev.D,his political drama Gulaal and the bond he shares with Danny Boyle
Sun, Feb 01, 2009
February 01, 2009 15:44 IST
Daler Mehndi is overwhelmed by Jo waada kiya woh nibhana padega
Sun, Feb 01, 2009




