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You will find several types of beds available, at various price points in the market; pick the right size, shape, material and design for your personal space Namrata Kohli   |   New Delhi A bedroom is where a person spends a big part of his day. A nice bed is what holds all the elements of a bedroom together and makes the ambience inviting and energising. Credits: Mangrove Collective Considering that we spend about a third of each day in bed, it is vital to pick the right one in order to get sound sleep and avoid sore backs, stiff necks, and a host of other problems. A good bed should be of the right size and shape, and should meet the specific needs of the sleeper. They say when shopping for a bed, don’t just look at it, lie on it. The market is abuzz with a variety of options. Today the Indian customer can choose from a myriad of brands ranging from traditional Indian to modern Italian, with designs to suit every preference such as industrial, transitional, mid-century modern bed--th

You might want to buy a new set of headphones even as offices and recreational centers throw open the doors, because digital will continue to be a large part of the way you communicate, going forward Namrata Kohli   |   New Delhi   The best headsets or ear sets can help you fully engage in the virtual world, and help you hear every detail while blocking out much of the noise from other sources. Credit: Adobe Stock The pandemic seems to have democratised the demand for headphones, taking it beyond the music fanatics to the office exec, the housewife, the student and even the elderly to help them chat with kids and grandkids miles and miles away. The one thing that the urban dweller seems to have realised is that the opening of the brick-and-mortar world will not, by any stretch of imagination, signal the end of virtual communication, which has become deeply entrenched in the mindset during two years of  Coronavirus. In the recent past, sellers on Amazon.in saw a high demand in categorie

Learning Indian classical music elevates the senses and helps you attain greater consciousness. But be ready for a rough ride if you want to make a career out of it Namrata Kohli   |   New Delhi Indian classical music not only soothes the mind, but also energises and balances the organs of the body. It can cure digestive problems, improve blood flow and enhance memory. Credits: Adobe Stock Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar learnt Hindustani Classical at the age of five from her father Dinanath Mangeshkar and later received formal training under Ustad Aman Ali Khan. Even though she was synonymous with Hindi film music, she could sing everything from a bhajan to a ghazal to a patriotic to a romantic song effortlessly. Mangeshkar rose to the dizzying heights of success in her musical career, recording songs in as many as 36 languages and across genres, but her base was  classical  music. The origins of Indian  classical  music  date back to the Vedic era over 6,000 years ago, where chants deve

In a Q&A, the daughter of the late vocalist Pt Jasraj, talks about a new cultural foundation she has set up to honour and take forward the legacy of the celebrated music genius Namrata Kohli   |   New Delhi Durga Jasraj She is an actor, singer,  music  producer and promoter, and the daughter of Pandit Jasraj. On the late vocalist's 92nd birth anniversary, Durga Jasraj, along with co-founder Neeraj Jaitly, launched the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation to honour and take forward the legacy of celebrated  music  genius. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 28, 2022, the attempt, she says, is to work on the “preservation and promotion of traditional music, artistes’ welfare, education and sustainable livelihood”. Edited excerpts from a conversation between Namrata Kohli from Business Standard and Durga Jasraj and Neeraj Jaitly, founder of Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation: One of the most important parts about learning  music  is initiation. For you, music must b

Electric geysers come in various types, sizes, colours and price points; choose a power-efficient one that's in sync with the aesthetics of your home and has optimal heating capacity Namrata Kohli   |   New Delhi water heater, geyser Regardless of the weather, we all need hot water in our homes all year round--sometimes to soak our feet in a bucket with rock salt for relaxation or pedicure, or to heal a sprained ankle and treat inflammation. All this is apart from the hot showers during winters, and doing the dishes and laundry. Your call to action is answered by the humble water geyser which comes in two significant types--instant and storage. As the name suggests, instant geysers instantly heat the water as one goes on using it, while a storage heater stores the water and then heats it. In a storage geyser, you need to wait up to ten minutes for water to heat up, and it occupies a large space on the wall. Says a spokesperson from Amazon India, “The  winter  of 2021-2022 has been