This week, we look at the fundamentals of living in a democratic society through a curated set of books /news/opinion/stories-vote-elections-books-politics-tv-series-111713580789309.html 111713580789309 story Every five years when India votes, everyone gears up for the “world’s largest election”. “India watchers” are eager...

This election season, Lounge invited 12 distinguished writers to share stories, poems, books and memories that shaped their idea of democracy in India /news/big-story/democracy-books-elections-2024-politics-literature-111713514096553.html 111713514096553 story Every five years, as Indian democracy gears up for its biggest carnival—the general election—publishers...

Lounge style guide features pretty objects including a striking sari, the Coperni micro shoulder bag and a Be@rbrick collectible that evoke the king of fruits /fashion/shop/style-curation-inspired-by-mango-paisley-print-house-of-masaba-coperni-bearbrick-111713457482267.html 111713457482267 story ‘Aam’ply ChicChic flats with pointed toes in a shade reminiscent of raw...

From the runway to the store rack, brands are finding unique ways to make the two fabrics seasonless /fashion/trends/tweed-crochet-clothes-spring-summer-fashion-trending-111713433641098.html 111713433641098 story Tweed is a textile one usually associates with chic dressers at country clubs, and crochet has always been a...

Sky Islands, an ambitious initiative of local eco-journalism from the Western Ghats launches over food inspired by produce from the region /news/talking-point/western-ghats-sky-islands-kurinji-kodai-chronicle-hill-stations-eco-journalism-111713424454231.html 111713424454231 story What does a deconstruction of the Palani temple prasadam as an ice cream have to do...

Despite a weak global demand for luxury goods, consumers are still buying certain familiar brands /fashion/trends/louis-vuitton-dior-luxury-market-shopping-trends-hermes-111713416069477.html 111713416069477 story Back in January, Bernard Arnault, founder and chief executive officer of LVMH, said he would be perfectly happy with 8%-10% sales growth for the...

The French fashion house's recent show in New York was inspired by Dietrich, who was the pioneer of androgyny /fashion/trends/dior-marlene-dietrich-fall-winter-fashion-show-111713321285622.html 111713321285622 story French fashion house Christian Dior unveiled a fall line inspired by actress Marlene Dietrich at a catwalk show...

The Indian Premier League season’s first 30 games have already produced some breathtaking displays with the bat and ball /news/talking-point/ipl-2024-indian-premier-league-dhoni-rishabh-pant-111713272612873.html 111713272612873 story Every season we experience moments that are both stunning and inspirational in the Indian Premier League (IPL), franchise...

The supermodel talks about the fashion world, her latest exhibition in Mumbai and love for photography /fashion/trends/inclusivity-fashion-industry-supermodel-sheetal-mallar-photography-exhibition-111713244990482.html 111713244990482 story For Sheetal Mallar, one of India's leading supermodels, photographs are not just about capturing a moment, but also a way to...