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Prerna Mittra
This author writes on lifestyle topics: from travel and fashion, to health, fitness, wellness, art and culture, beauty, family, relationships, and other pressing human interest stories. She can be reached at prerna.mittra@indianexpress.com. Follow on Twitter: @prernamittra
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Flexibility, slow travel, pet-friendly measures: Tourism trends set to dominate in the new year
January 03, 2023 12:30 IST
"In 2023, travellers look at travel as a necessity, much like the proverbial 'roti, kapda, aur makaan'."
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Pranitha Subhash says daughter Arna ‘means the world’ to her: ‘Doesn’t mean I feel guilty about choosing to get back to work’
December 22, 2022 12:30 IST
The actor told indianexpress.com that she is a "family-oriented woman" who likes to "maintain a healthy work-life balance": "...I did take a back seat during my pregnancy days"
Wed, Dec 21, 2022
‘Need an Indian industry that is uninterested in whatever is happening in America’: Comic book artist Rick Leonardi
December 15, 2022 12:30 IST
Leonardi said it is crucial for comic book artists to remember they are "not in the business of drawing pictures for [their] own pleasure". "It is a job, not an exercise in self-actualisation. It is not something you are doing just for fun."
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
‘Your skill is recognised, celebrated beyond boundaries’: Designer JJ Valaya on working with Ruth Carter for ‘Wakanda Forever’
December 08, 2022 12:30 IST
The couturier told indianexpress.com that to be able to work with a highly-accomplished, Oscar-winning costume designer for a project "that is perhaps one of the most special and biggest ones in 2022" was gratifying
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
Meet the Houston-based Indian marine conservation artist, who’s created one of the largest aquariums inside an airport
December 01, 2022 12:00 IST
"I feel ignorance is the biggest threat to marine life. My campaign is about education through artwork for the marine world," the artist told indianexpress.com
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
‘Music has the power to take you through all sorts of emotions; it can make you happy or sad’: Amit Trivedi
November 24, 2022 12:30 IST
"Whenever I hear a song or any piece of music, I close my eyes and get transported to a beautiful world," said the musician
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
‘It takes everything in my power to follow a strict and clean diet’, says ‘absolute foodie’ Rashmika Mandanna
November 17, 2022 12:30 IST
"I love to spread positivity and happiness wherever I go and it really just boils down to confidence and feeling good in your own skin and being real," the actor said
Wed, Nov 16, 2022
‘I represent my country on global platforms; that should shut a lot of mouths’: Sushant Divgikr
November 10, 2022 12:30 IST
The drag artiste, who is all set to represent India at the RauPaul’s DragCon in the UK in January 2023, told indianexpress.com that as a trans-artiste -- whether in or out of drag -- he is making a political statement by just "flourishing and thriving"
Sun, Dec 04, 2022
Sleep tourism: Industry experts on why travellers are willing to pay for shuteyeSign In to read
November 03, 2022 12:30 IST
Around the world, the concept of 'sleep travel' or 'sleep tourism' is gaining acceptance, especially after the pandemic. As such, what is the travel industry doing to promote it?
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
‘Alia Bhatt is one of the nicest people I’ve met; she is super dedicated and hardworking’: Fitness trainer Sohrab KhushrushahiSign In to read
October 25, 2022 14:10 IST
"What Virat Kohli has done with his fitness... he’s transformed the way people in India look at fitness, because it's second to none. Hats off!" Sohrab Khushrushahi, the founder of SOHFIT, said
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Are you a ‘true crime’ fan? What mental health experts say about consumption of everything grisly and gorySign In to read
October 17, 2022 12:30 IST
"We like to feel scared in a controlled way where the threat is exciting, but not real. Morbid shows involving extreme acts help us indulge ourselves in the dangerous world from the safety of our seats."
Mon, Oct 17, 2022
Gay men dress in so many ways that are beyond just the ‘feminine’: Filmmaker and fashion fiend Mozez SinghSign In to read
October 05, 2022 17:30 IST
"Fashion is one of the greatest forms of self-expression and self-love... it empowers me"
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Took Arjun Kapoor 14 months to lose weight, says Akshay Arora who helped the actor ‘taper down meals by 50 per cent’Sign In to read
September 29, 2022 12:30 IST
"Shahid Kapoor is Shaolin-strict and disciplined with his diet and meal timings. He follows it very diligently..." the entrepreneur and nutrition aficionado told this outlet
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
When getting ‘papped’ at the airport, you cannot look like a mess: Karan KundrraSign In to read
September 22, 2022 12:30 IST
In a recent exclusive interaction with indianexpress.com the actor and former Bigg Boss contestant said he loves 'ghar ka khana' and hates people who lie and gossip
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
How food brings inter-caste, inter-faith couples and their families closer, resolves differences in IndiaSign In to read
September 15, 2022 12:30 IST
"We are Jains and pure vegetarians... I used to lock myself in the room when fish was cooked at home"
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
‘Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut are the true Pilates girls’: Fitness trainer Namrata PurohitSign In to read
September 08, 2022 12:30 IST
"All the celebrities whom I have trained, have been extremely disciplined and hardworking, making my job earlier! Each and every one of them is super-focused," said the author and Pilates instructor
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
Cultural ‘appropriation’ vs ‘appreciation’: Stylists, designers on how to maintain a fragile but informed balanceSign In to read
September 01, 2022 12:30 IST
'Appropriation' refers to making certain choices that may hurt people belonging to a certain race, ethnicity, community, etc. For instance, if you wear the traditional attire of another country simply to make a fashionable statement, it is appropriating that culture
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
Psychology of a bite: Experts on what prompts dogs to turn hostile towards humansSign In to read
August 26, 2022 14:10 IST
According to a dog behaviourist, biting is never sudden or random. "Pet dogs and community dogs use their body language to communicate -- if they are uncomfortable, if someone is entering their territory, etc."
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
‘Wanted to kill her!’: Hairstylist Amit Thakur reacts to Janhvi Kapoor pulling her hair into an updo on ‘Koffee With Karan’Sign In to read
August 18, 2022 12:30 IST
"Katrina wanted everything super-organised for her wedding so that she could enjoy the big day; I wish every bride is like that because it makes the process more fun," said the celebrity hairstylist
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Monsoon healthcare: With leptospirosis cases on the rise, here’s everything to know about the diseasePremium Story
August 04, 2022 12:30 IST
A seasonal spike in leptospirosis cases during monsoon in India is seen because people come in contact with contaminated, stagnant water. Find out what experts say about staying safe, especially if you are a pet parent
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
‘Hum Sab Sahmat’ celebrates ‘thoughtful dissent’ through art, poetry, photos and paintingsPremium Story
July 29, 2022 12:30 IST
The exhibition celebrates 75 years of India’s independence, and one of SAHMAT's founding members Ram Rahman says they mounted its idea on a similar format conceived and carried out years ago, with 'Images and Words' in 1991
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Work-life balance: Women explain what ‘flexi-working’ means for professional growth, personal satisfactionPremium Story
July 21, 2022 12:30 IST
"Flexi-working gives me the freedom to decide my rest time and day-offs. I have the flexibility to meet family needs, personal obligations, and life responsibilities at my convenience"
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
This entrepreneur is trying to uplift her hometown and put it on the tourism mapPremium Story
July 14, 2022 12:30 IST
Vaishnavi Joil, an IT engineer and a robotics expert, wants tourists to know Devgad is as famous for its beaches, food, hidden trekking routes, and beautiful historic temples, as it is for mangoes
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Char Dham Yatra can be chaotic, challenging: Here’s what to know before taking the spiritual tripPremium Story
July 06, 2022 12:30 IST
This year, when the Yatra resumed after two years, there was a massive influx of tourists that led to congestion. Videos showed people stranded on mountainous roads leading up to their destination
Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Pride Month: Addressing mental and emotional trauma among LGBTQI+ membersPremium Story
June 30, 2022 12:00 IST
Research shows higher levels of trauma in the LGBTQ+ community in the form of rejection and hostility towards sexual and gender identity
Thu, Jun 30, 2022