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Soma Das

Soma Das

Soma is an Assistant Editor for the weekend supplement HT 48 Hours. She writes on lifestyle, art and culture.

Articles by Soma Das

This Mumbai exhibition showcases rare artworks from the colonial era

Festival of Buckrah Eade, Outside the fort at Delhi by John Luard, 1832-38(Courtesy: Dilnavaz Mehta)

Updated on Nov 30, 2018 12:19 PM IST

This new graphic novel is a millennial’s guide to good parenting

Raising Rihaan is a graphic novel that revolves around Rihaan, a 12-year old know-it-all boy who could be your nephew, neighbour, son, or your friend’s little one.(Courtesy: Annushka Hardikar)

Updated on Dec 01, 2018 05:47 PM IST

How to spot emotional vampires and not get affected by their negativity

Being around an emotional vampire can affect you at a physical and psychological level.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Nov 30, 2018 04:40 PM IST

Coming soon: An atlas mapping the history of maritime Buddhism

Professor Sarah Kenderdine has been shooting around the world to create an atlas of maritime Buddhism.(Courtesy: Sarah Kenderdine)

Updated on Nov 23, 2018 02:38 PM IST

How Bengal’s early modern artists reinvented art in a quest for identity

Benode Behari Mukherjee, ink and gouache on card; Ramkinkar Baij, Bridge, Linocut, 1940’s; Benode Behari Mukherjee, ink and gouache on card(Courtesy: Akara Art)

Updated on Nov 19, 2018 11:25 AM IST

This Israeli poet made a machine that composes poetry

Eran Hadas is an Israeli poet, software developer and new media artist who creates hypermedia poetry using software algorithm.(Courtesy: Facebook)

Updated on Nov 16, 2018 04:21 PM IST

Artist Rekha Rodwittiya marks 60th birthday with a retrospective solo

Rekha@Sixty: Transient Worlds of Belonging showcases mixed media works that Baroda-based artist Rekha Rodwittiya created over the past year.(Courtesy: Sakshi Gallery)

Updated on Nov 16, 2018 02:48 PM IST

Paper cut: This Mumbai exhibition celebrates the ancient stencil art of Sanjhi

Sanjhi is an art form rooted in the folk culture of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and later became an integral part of Vaishnavite traditions.(Courtesy: Artisans’)

Updated on Nov 10, 2018 03:20 PM IST

This Mumbai-based home baker’s firecracker chocolates are the ultimate Diwali gift

Updated on Nov 04, 2018 12:30 PM IST

How the 1950s shaped Indian art and design

Exhibits on display at IMPACT: Design thinking and the visual arts in young India.(Courtesy: Chatterjee and Lal)

Updated on Nov 01, 2018 01:38 PM IST

What your social media PDA says about your relationship

Oversharing details of your relationship on social media may indicate a need to seek validation from others.(Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 13, 2018 09:16 AM IST

Rhyme and reason: Poets turn change-makers at this Mumbai event

Poet Smita Sahay’s performance event Calm Space revolves around the theme of mental health.(Photo courtesy: Shashikant Patil)

Updated on Oct 04, 2018 08:56 AM IST

International Coffee Day: 5 reasons why you should be drinking it everyday

Coffee has several health benefits. It can boost heart health in elderly, protect from liver cirrhosis, reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, and boost your exercise routine.(Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 01, 2018 09:18 AM IST

World Heart Day 2018: 7 habits that will keep your heart healthy

Eat a Mediterranean diet for lowering the risk of stroke and heart disease.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 09:07 AM IST

Superfood or poison, experts tell you whether you need to drink milk for good health

While milk is rich in calcium, in the last few years, studies have highlighted the negative side to dairy, be it the sensation of bloating, the carcinogenic hormone content in milk, or weakening of bones caused by it.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 22, 2018 09:26 AM IST

5 tips to ensure a happy vacation with your partner

Travelling with your partner may cause a lot of stress and bickering. Follow these 5 tips to have a happy journey.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 03, 2018 09:13 AM IST

5 reasons why your ‘healthy’ diet is not helping you lose weight

Stick to a particular diet for at least three months to see any result. If the diet excludes too many food groups, it may not be the best option for weight loss.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 02, 2018 04:09 PM IST

Relationship tips, 10 rules every marriage should live by

Marriage requires a lot of nurturing and care on a daily basis, say experts.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 01, 2018 09:00 AM IST

Best superfoods for your diet, eat these 5 foods daily for good health

Superfoods like eggs, green tea, mushrooms, pistachios and avocado are nutritionally dense and good for your health and weight loss.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 01, 2018 10:59 AM IST

Exercise tips, 10 workouts that reverse the damages of sitting all day in office

A sedentary lifestyle, which includes spending hours pinned to the desk, has been linked to a host of diseases, ranging from cancer to diabetes and heart disease.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 31, 2018 08:55 AM IST

How to take care of teeth, avoid these 5 things to keep your smile intact

How to take care of teeth: Your diet may contain acidic foods or you may be biting on hard or super sugary substances that damage your enamel.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 29, 2018 02:05 PM IST

5 exercises to improve your vision naturally and relieve eye strain

Staring at your laptop or smartphone all the time can cause eye fatigue and age-related eye diseases. Here are simple exercises to relieve eye strain.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 22, 2018 02:13 PM IST

Diet according to blood type, what to eat and avoid for weight loss, good health

Based on whether you belong to blood group A, B, AB or O, your nutritional plan can be customised for optimum weight loss and good health.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 20, 2018 09:50 AM IST

World Mosquito Day: 5 of the deadliest diseases spread by mosquitoes

World Mosquito Day 2018: Here are 5 deadly diseases caused by mosquitoes.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 20, 2018 09:50 AM IST

Smartphone addiction is bad for your health, here are 5 tips to break free from the habit

Research shows that smartphone use can lead to poor sleep, low self-esteem, memory issues and ADHD in teens.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 19, 2018 09:36 AM IST

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is not PMS, here are its symptoms, cause, and treatment

While PMS is a common condition that affects up to 85% of menstruating women, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe form of PMS and affects 3 to 8% of menstruating women.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 18, 2018 03:25 PM IST

10 beneficial acupressure points for weight loss and good health

Some of the problems that acupressure can effectively resolve are arthritis, fibromyalgia, sciatica, hypertension, digestive disorders, menstrual Irregularities, sexual disorders and insomnia.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 18, 2018 09:15 AM IST

Lemons are a holistic superfood, 5 ways to use it for weight loss, beauty treatments

Lemons are rich in Vitamin C and can boost your digestion and weight loss efforts.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 17, 2018 09:00 AM IST

Tips to sleep better, 5 simple shortcuts before bedtime to ensure you wake up fresh

Tips to sleep better: Insufficient sleep can double your chances of dying from heart disease or stroke, as well as hinder weight loss.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 16, 2018 05:19 PM IST

On Book Lovers Day, here are 5 independent bookshops you must visit if you truly love books

Book Lovers Day: Wayword and Wise in Mumbai offers a selection of curated books.(Facebook)

Updated on Aug 09, 2018 09:45 AM IST

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