A note on the issue: The stories we vote for

A note on the issue: The stories we vote for

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...
12 writers on their literary experiences of democracy

12 writers on their literary experiences of democracy

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...
A style curation infused with the many moods of mango

A style curation infused with the many moods of mango

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...
Would you wear tweed and crochet tops in summer?

Would you wear tweed and crochet tops in summer?

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...
A food festival and an upcoming eco journal celebrate stories of the Western Ghats

A food festival and an upcoming eco journal celebrate stories of the Western Ghats

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...
Why Louis Vuitton and Dior are still wardrobe staples

Why Louis Vuitton and Dior are still wardrobe staples

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...
Dior looks to Marlene Dietrich in fall show

Dior looks to Marlene Dietrich in fall show

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...
IPL 2024: Six stunning moments that have lit up the season

IPL 2024: Six stunning moments that have lit up the season

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...
Inclusivity in fashion is the natural way forward, says Sheetal Mallar

Inclusivity in fashion is the natural way forward, says Sheetal Mallar

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...
The 2024 Met Gala exhibit will be treat for the eyes, ears and nose

The 2024 Met Gala exhibit will be treat for the eyes, ears and nose

The ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ show features 250 items that are being revived from years of slumber in the Costume Institute's archive /fashion/2024-met-gala-exhibition-metropolitan-museum-of-art-zendaya-111713240163120.html 111713240163120 story Fashion, most would surely agree, is meant to be seen. Not heard, and certainly not...
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