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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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Meet the ‘village fashion influencer’ who recreates celeb looks with leaves and flowers
July 22, 2021 12:30 IST
Tripura-based Neel Ranaut talks about his viral posts -- most of which are rip-offs of celebrity looks -- and if his uniqueness is intentional
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
‘Invisible Brown Man’: A painfully-real, funny take on Hollywood’s problem with tokenism
July 16, 2021 12:30 IST
Peppered with humour, the short -- written by Pritesh Shah and Dennis Fallon -- begins to decry Hollywood's fallacies from the outset. It screened at Yellowstone International Film Festival earlier this month
Fri, Jul 16, 2021
‘The Great Artist’: A film that explores the brilliance of a suffering mind
July 08, 2021 12:30 IST
Currently screening at Yellowstone International Film Festival, The Great Artist provides a tempestuous gaze into the mind of a gifted man
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
Pandemic craving and comfort food: Why Indians love their Maggi
July 05, 2021 12:30 IST
Despite recent reports suggesting Nestle foods may not exactly fall in the 'healthy' category, many Indians aren't worried, stating that it is the taste that they yearn for
Mon, Jul 05, 2021
Delhi teens raise money through craft and cooking workshops for Covid relief effortsSubscriber Only
July 04, 2021 17:18 IST
During their summer break, Geetika Jain and Miheeka Bagla were busy teaching younger kids some fun cooking tricks and craft activities. They managed to raise Rs 50,000 which they donated to help people in need.
Sun, Jul 04, 2021
Three content creators on the significance, meaning of Pride makeup
June 30, 2021 12:30 IST
"It gives me the confidence to show the world that makeup is not only for women; it is gender neutral"
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
Pride Month: ‘I was petrified; thought I will be disowned’
June 29, 2021 12:30 IST
"I actually did not tell my mother directly. I had asked my best friend to do it over the phone..."
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
Pride Month: ‘Never felt the need to specifically sit people down and tell them I am bisexual’
June 25, 2021 12:30 IST
"Coming out is a constant process, but it’s a personal choice. I’m more comfortable wearing my sexuality and choice of partners on my forehead."
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Pandemic parenting: The role of fathers in early childhood developmentSubscriber Only
June 25, 2021 12:06 IST
"With every hug and kiss, with every nutritious meal and game, you’re helping to build your child's brain," says an expert
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Pride Month: ‘I came out to my father in a tapri’
June 18, 2021 12:30 IST
"I handed him the letter, and watched as his expressions changed page-by-page..."
Fri, Jun 18, 2021
From footwear designer to India’s first woman polo player, Rinaa Shah on defying stereotypes
June 09, 2021 17:30 IST
"I believe one should learn as much as they can in the one life that they are given," 'Fearless' Rinaa Shah tells indianexpress.com
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
Erratic pandemic behaviour in kids: When do schools recommend counselling?
June 02, 2021 12:30 IST
With kids acting out during online classes and displaying behavioural setbacks, it has largely fallen on schools to address the issue, providing them with a conducive learning environment. But, have they been successful?
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
Art Basel Hong Kong 2021: Bringing food to the plate, one miniature artwork at a time
May 27, 2021 12:30 IST
This year, art was presented in collaboration with a charitable organisation called 'The Plated Project - Art Against Hunger'. With it, Marriott Bonvoy presented Indian artists Anila Agha, Suket Dhir and Sahiba Madan to spotlight Hong Kong as an arts and culture destination
Thu, May 27, 2021
Losing a parent: Here’s what families can do to help children deal with grief and lossSubscriber Only
May 22, 2021 10:40 IST
In the unfortunate circumstance that a child has been left orphaned in the pandemic, relatives can and must step in to comfort them. "Staying connected with the child is most important. Children need constant support for at least the first two years," advises an expert.
Tue, May 25, 2021
‘Right now is too despondent a time to be able to play music’: Mohit Chauhan
May 17, 2021 12:30 IST
The singer, who has given us soulful numbers like 'Tum Se Hi', 'Tujhe Bhula Diya', 'Kun Faya Kun', and others, talks about the healing power of music, and the need for people to show love and compassion in these difficult times
Mon, May 17, 2021
In pandemic, how schools plan to keep kids busy offline: Reading, cooking, caring for environmentSubscriber Only
May 15, 2021 13:23 IST
Over the last few months, as the lines between offline and online learning has blurred, the definition of summer holidays has also changed.
Mon, May 17, 2021
Against all odds: The mom who fought cancer and fell in love with the mountainsSubscriber Only
May 09, 2021 11:42 IST
"My kids are my best friends. I have done a lot of trips with them, solo with each child and collectively with the three of them. It has been fabulous, and it is amazing even now."
Wed, May 12, 2021
Love in the time of Covid: How much have relationships evolved in the pandemic?
May 06, 2021 12:30 IST
"Couples have already got a taste [of this extraordinary circumstance] from last year's experience. They have realised if they survived this before, they can survive this again"
Thu, May 06, 2021
‘I started at 23, and at 59, I’m still dancing’: Shiamak Davar
April 29, 2021 12:30 IST
"Deepika is a really good dancer. Alia picks up everything. Nora is a lovely, gifted dancer. But, my favorite would be Helen ji -- an epitome of class," says the ace Bollywood choreographer on the occasion of International Dance Day
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
‘Fashion is a culmination of our personal experiences’: Designer Sruti Dalmia
April 27, 2021 12:30 IST
The emerging designer, who presented at the London Fashion Week in February, and is gearing up for the upcoming LFW in June 2021, tells indianexpress.com that if we want women to be independent thinkers, the clothes should reflect the same
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
A sex coach explains why Indians continue to feel guilty about seeking help for intimacy issues
April 22, 2021 12:30 IST
Certified sex and couples coach Pallavi Barnwal -- also a columnist, author, and TEDx speaker -- has been working hard to give it a vocabulary, to educate couples on how it plays a pivotal role in intimacy and overall health
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
Germ Academy: A children’s book detailing the vibrant world of germs, and their plans of global dominationSubscriber Only
April 17, 2021 10:10 IST
"If [children] are explained things in an age-appropriate way, they will be more likely to willingly co-operate, be aware of the risks that Covid poses," says author Rea Malhotra Mukhtyar.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
What’s a Man: A podcast that attempts to unravel toxic traits in men
April 15, 2021 17:30 IST
"Everyone assumes educated middle and upper class men have no real problems; that men are the problem..."
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Casting a fashionable spell: How this brand’s new bags collection redefines Indian women’s badassery
April 05, 2021 12:30 IST
"Even before it became a feminist icon, the idea of a woman being 'witchy' always meant the person was clever, a little naughty, and a rebel," Hidesign founder Dilip Kapur told indianexpress.com recently
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
12-year-old entrepreneur launches healthy comfort food for menstrual crampsSubscriber Only
April 03, 2021 10:30 IST
The idea came to the seventh grader when she got her period, and realised the Indian market lacked such a product.
Fri, Apr 02, 2021Journalism of Courage
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