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Heard of Photo Moon? It’s the pre wedding photography shoot which captures the love story, the courtship of the couple getting married By Namrata Kohli A pre-wedding photoshoot can indeed feel like a pre-wedding honeymoon! No wonder it’s also a Photo moon. It’s a magical time when couples create memories before their wedding, enjoying dreamy locations, exploring their chemistry, and basking in love and excitement for their upcoming journey together. It’s also called Before-the-Vows or Save-the-Date shoot and is a prelude to the actual wedding photography. Often the videos shot and stills clicked are played on the D-day.  Today there are photographers whose forte is just pre-wedding photography. Take the case of Gurugram based couple- 28 year old Anamika Sharma and 31 year old Vivek Aggarwal who got married earlier this year in February 2024 at a farmhouse in Vasant Kunj. They hired a photographer through Instagram reviews and word of mouth recommendations for a pre-wedding pho...

The   saas bahu   saga has for long dominated the Indian soap opera industry. And not without reason, as women have hardly been each other’s supporters, leave alone cheerleaders. The mother-in-law had almost become the monster-in-law in desi K-dramas but like everything changes, her role is slowly but surely getting redefined- not just in reel space but also in real space.  It’s the era of return of the matriarch and the joint family system with the mother-in-law being considered a key figure who makes a house a home.  And the evidence is everywhere, especially in affluent India. There are enough examples of three generations staying together. The  second generation in the late 30s or 40s - the busiest lot battling their mid life crisis plus job, kids, parents - are mostly in responsible positions in their careers, have all the money and no time. The children are also more full of activity today than ever. It’s the grandparents who, as they say, are in their “bo...

  The essence of Christmas décor lies in creating a warm, joyful, and inviting atmosphere that reflects the spirit of the season, of year endings and new beginnings. Know how to deck up your home and hearth this festive winter season By Namrata Kohli This year, Le Meridien New Delhi celebrated the magic of Christmas with a tall 22 feet Christmas tree crafted by 70 skilled Indian artisans and made from 5,000 paper fans. Conceptualized by Nehmat Mongia, the tree embodied the theme #WinterOfJoy, reflecting the timeless spirit of togetherness and festive cheer. According to Meena Bhatia, Vice President & General Manager, Le Meridien New Delhi, added, "This year's Christmas Tree is more than just a decoration; it's a symbol of our commitment to local artistry and sustainable practices. We're thrilled to share the magic of the season with our guests and the community through this beautiful installation and also our other festive activities such as Origami Workshop (title...