Lifestyle

There is a rich symbolism behind the small red mark adorning Indian women’s forehead, and it extends well beyond appearance. There is a very close association of kumkum with Ayurveda. Ancient Indian wellness traditions also attach significance to the application of kumkum.

A buffer against fear, and relief from mental burden are among the perceptible and verifiable benefits the chanting of the mahamantra brings. Staunch believers say it works like the wind clears storm clouds, and sunrise dissolves darkness.

In his book ‘Happiness Is A Skill’, Aditya Chopra reframes ambition. He does not ask us to abandon responsibility or retreat from modern life. Instead, he argues for proportion and shows how we can achieve it, making the book worth a read or two.

Using words diplomatically can hinder us from conveying the harsh truths of life effectively, as the core message often becomes obscured in a mesh of needless verbosity. Being completely truthful without coming across as rude remains a genuine challenge.

When we strip away the noise raised by Kangana Ranaut’s outbursts and Kriti Sanon’s rebuttal, all the brouhaha over the latter’s bralette is about framing. It was a private, lived moment and will always remain so.