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A Grain of Truth
Dr Ambrish Mithal
When did sweets become an integral part of our diet? In ancient times, honey was probably the source of all sweetness. The first evidence of crystalline sugar in human history comes from India
A Bittersweet Nightmare
Contrary to popular belief, diabetes is no longer restricted to the affluent anymore. Some of the worst affected are those who have migrated from an active rural lifestyle to an urban sedentary job
The New Status Symbols
The new Indian millionaire is savvier, less in thrall of big brands and more dictated by his design sensibility, his utilitarian needs, and a heady and often quirky mix of styles. He can leave you, and marketers, guessing.
Summer Relief
At 40º C if you can’t handle the heat, it’s time to get out of the plains. But where to? We squinted at the globe, stared at the map and called the experts to come up with a summer travel menu of places that’ll re-sap your spirits. Read on for where to smell the wildflowers, listen to the stomp of wildebeest and how to jump off an aircraft so you can hurtle earthwards at 200 kmph.
The Messi Fans of India
One of the most exciting footballers in the world, Lionel Messi, is an improbable Indian sweetheart
A Cup of Civetised Coffee
Coffee beans found in civet dung make the world’s most prized coffee. And now, it gets a ‘Made in India’ tag.
Bicycle Chief
Cycling 10 hours a day, travelling across 13 countries, from Ireland to India, he realised that everyday irritants like the traffic and the weather colonise too much of our time. Life, after all, comes with bumps and all, and we should enjoy the ride. Wobbly or not.
High on Chai?
Maybe it’s time to get back to ground reality. The kitsch fashion revolution has outlasted its energy and purpose.
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