All the world's a stage: Here's how theatre can help you leave a mark on it

In an increasingly screen-driven world, theatre fosters human connection, providing a shared space for collective experiences and emotional exchange. It nurtures creativity, communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence in youth, crucial for navigating today’s world.

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Telemedicine to the aid of home-bound patients in the time of Covid-19

Telemedicine in covid-19 times: You can get to the doctor almost anytime, anywhere, be it on your screen, via voice or plain text for a lower price than in-person consult Namrata Kohli | New Delhi Telehealth is bridging the gap between patient and physicians. The physician can now virtually visit the stay-at-home patient and heal from a distance Telemedicine in covid-19 times: When 37-year-old Priyanka was down with fever and dry cough, she decided to consult a doctor over a WhatsApp call before giving her blood sample for an RT-PCR test. Based on her symptoms, the physician alerted her that it wasn't a mild Covid infection but a moderate one. His diagnosis was confirmed when the test report showed a viral load count of 20. “The massive benefits of telemedicine became evident during the pandemic,” says Priyanka’s doctor, New Delhi-based consultant physician Dr Arvind Kumar. “Everything is about time and if my patients have complications late at ni...

From calories to caring: Festival gifting takes a health-conscious turn

Celebrating without guilt: The rise of health-first festive gifting By Namrata Kohli For decades, Diwali gifting was synonymous with pyramids of laddoos, boxes of kaju katli, and overflowing trays of barfi. But 2025 is telling a different story. Urban consumers—especially millennials and Gen Z—are looking beyond sugar-laden sweets and mass-produced hampers. Instead, they are gravitating towards thoughtful, mindful, and wellness-first gifting options. The new gift economy is driven by health consciousness, a preference for artisanal over industrial, and a desire to make gifting more personal than perfunctory. From sugar-free mithais and protein-rich dry fruit hampers to wellness teas, artisanal honey, handcrafted chocolates, and immunity-boosting superfoods, this year’s festive tables are being reshaped by a blend of indulgence and intention. As Bharat Shishodia, Centre Head at Lakeshore Mall in Pune, puts it: “We’re seeing a sharp rise in wellness hampers—dry fruits, cold-p...

It's the sound of spending as immersive music events strike an Indian note

New tech-enabled spectacles are transforming passive music listening into deep, multi-sensory experiences India’s organised live-events industry was worth $2.5 billion in 2024 and it is expected to reach $5.8 billion by 2030. Namrata Kohli New Delhi A new luxury is drumming up patrons in India: Immersive music events that blend sound, story and space. Indians are opening their wallets for tech-enabled performances that turn music into a “multisensory experience”. It’s no longer just handbags, watches, or five-star meals that define luxury for urban India. The new aspirational splurge? Immersive music experiences — events that blend sound, story, and space to create emotional theatre. Across metros and even Tier 2 cities, Indians are opening their wallets for tech-enabled, sensory-rich performances that turn music into a full-body experience. From Global Garba festivals at heritage venues like Delhi’s Sunder Nursery to avant-garde audio-visual spectacles like YOUFORIA: ...

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