Meenakshi Iyer

Guess what’s the must-have colour for this New Year’s Eve party? You’ll be surprised

Right from dresses, wedding trousseau to make up trends, wine colour has been a popular choice among the fashion brigade.

#Momgoals or reckless? Fitness trainer shamed for exercising while wearing her baby

Millennial parents often find themselves under constant scrutiny. Recently, celebrity trainer Massy Arias was mommy-shamed for working out with her daughter.

Why travelling with a baby is not as scary as it sounds. Don’t over think it, just do it.

It’s not easy to travel with a baby. However, with a little planning and these 10 tips you can return with memories for a lifetime.

Poet of millennials: How Nikita Gill became the voice of the generation with her cathartic words

UK-based Nikita Gill has just published her third book — a collection of poems. Her inspiring words have been shared millions of times online, plastered across placards on international women’s marches and have even been turned into tattoos.

Mother of all cookies: Here’s why lactation cookies are the perfect snack for a nursing mom

Move over methi ka ladoo and dalia, lactation cookies — the new-age galactagogue — is finding popularity with new mothers.

Meet the man who introduced the ‘exotic’ broccoli to India

Born into a farming family, Jitendra Ladkat brought the first few seeds of broccoli all the way from Kenya during the Gulf War around 1990. He started cultivating the vegetable at his farm in Pune.

Is purple food better than green? Health benefits, dos and don’ts of this new trend

Acai, blueberries, eggplant, purple cabbage and eggplant will rule your plates for the rest of the year.

Caviar, truffles and Champagne: This modern German food pop-up is all about indulgence

Ranked no. 13 among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Sühring in Bangkok is known for its progressive take on German cuisine.

Chinese pregnant woman’s suicide: Vaginal birth or C-sec? Here’s all you need to know

The suicide of a pregnant Chinese woman, who begged for a C-section for hours before committing suicide because she couldn’t bear the pain, has raised many questions. Many women labour for hours but fail to progress, or some complications may develop during labour. Here are some reasons why doctors suggest C-section to women.

Say goodbye to boring workouts. Try these four fun fat-burning exercises now

Falling behind on your New Year’s resolutions? These four fitness activities are perfect to get you back on track.

Like Lisa Haydon, these celeb moms are doing their bit to normalise breastfeeding

Lisa Haydon posted a picture on Instagram of her breastfeeding her 2-month-old son Zack. Right from nursing in public to extended breastfeeding, these celeb moms are more relatable than we thought.

Is Beer yoga for you? Come forth, here is an asana that brings cheer

Yes, if you love a chilled glass of beer and won’t mind doing a headstand for it.

Is liquid nitrogen safe? Order for these cocktails when you go to your favourite bar

Here’s a list of restaurants that use molecular tricks such as liquid nitrogen and smoke guns in a safe manner.

Meet the chef who made vegetarian cuisine hip in America

American chef Scott Winegard discovered vegan and vegetarian cuisine through punk rock bands. At this pop-up meal, you can taste some of his best creations

Actor Mouli Ganguly returns to the stage in a children’s play

Popular television actor Mouli Ganguly returns to the stage. This time, with a children’s play where she plays a witch

3 new restaurants to try in Mumbai this weekend

Your weekend. Our guide.

3 new Mumbai restaurants you need to try this week

We pick three new restaurants you should check out.

Cricketer Adam Gilchrist likes to enjoy a pizza with his kids over the weekend

RECIPES: A DIY apple dessert for the weekend

Here’s why burrata cheese is becoming a favourite across city restaurants

From a tiny village in Italy, to the restaurants of Mumbai, a lesser-known creamy cheese is making waves

Here’s why chefs are picking locally-sourced ingredients over imported ones

Artisanal chocolate from Pondicherry; olive oil from Rajasthan; miso from Uttarakhand: Mumbai chefs are ditching imported ingredients for locally sourced alternatives

This beer school will make sure you never miss a class

This day-long beer school by a city brewery is perfect for the beer nerd in you

This healthy beetroot recipe is perfect for winter afternoons

Beetroot is a healthy substitute for sugar. Here’s an easy way to make a nutritious dish using it

Greek cuisine has never taken off in Mumbai. Can Goa’s Thalassa break the jinx?

Flavourful, light, and recommended by nutritionists the world over. So, why has Greek been the jinxed cuisine at Mumbai’s restaurants?

Iconic Gaylord restaurant turns 60 this week, take a look at some of its landmark moments

Even as, in the rest of the city, old-world decor have given way to grungy interiors, and chicken makhani has made way for chicken makhani bao, Gaylord remains unchanged.

5 modern Indian dishes still worth trying in Mumbai

No foam, no deconstruction. Just simple tasty food.

5 things you didn’t know about the iconic Gaylord restaurant in Mumbai

Happy 60th birthday Gaylord!

5 must-try healthy, yet tasty, dishes in Mumbai

Health food is no longer boring. Say goodbye to salads

4 new restaurants to try in Mumbai this week

We pick out the best of what’s new in the city.

Try the recipe for an easy almond cake this weekend

Add a healthy touch to indulgent desserts with almonds