‘BEING A MEDIA ADVISOR IS MOST EXCITING'

With a glorious career spanning over 35 years as an eminent journalist, Raveen Thukral has been associated with several Print and TV media organizations, including The Hindustan Times, The Tribune, and ITV Network (India News/News X channels). An old-school journalist who likes to keep pace with modern technology, Thukral has to his credit several investigative series of articles of several important events. At present, he is the Media Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab, writes Mandeep Puri

NOT YOUR ORDINARY MASALA!

AMOLAK SINGH GREWAL EXPLORES THE NEWLY OPENED MASALCHI, THAT GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO BRING YOU REGIONAL DELICACIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE COUNTRY, WRITES AMOLAK SINGH GREWAL.

YOUTH IS FINITE, OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS

President of one of the strongest, most profound, and youth-centric foundations of our nation, Brinder Singh Dhillon is a man of his words and deeds. As President of the Punjab Youth Congress, he visions to provide a future that’s one cut above and revolves around succoring the youngsters out there who are in dire need of opportunities and growth in the coming times.

“LOVE YOUR PROSTATE, GET IT SCREENED”

Prostate cancer like breast cancer is asymptomatic at initial stages and can be detected only by proper screening and education.

How To Overcome ‘Beauty Bias'

Looking your best imparts self-confidence, which is very necessary in today’s competitive career world!

LEARNING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

DURING THIS TIME, WHILE SOME OF US ARE WORKING FROM HOME, OTHERS HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS, LET’S TAKE A STEP FURTHER AND START ENHANCING OUR SKILLS THROUGH LEARNING ONLINE. BRINGING THE WORLD CLOSER, WITH A FEW CLICKS, YOU CAN ENROL TO A COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE WITH SOME OF THE BEST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES. SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? START LEARNING!

THE ‘CHEF MOM'

IN A CANDID INTERVIEW WITH INDIA’S MOST-LOVED CHEF MOM, AMRITA RAICHAND, WE DISCOVER HOW BEING A MOTHER CHANGED HER LIFE FOR GOOD

A CORDIAL PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

HERE’S AN INSIGHT INTO THE ROLE A PHYSICIAN'S PERSONAL FEELINGS AND BELIEFS PLAY IN THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP!

FITNESS HACKS

REGULAR EXERCISE COMPLIMENTED WITH A NUTRITIOUS DIET IS IMMENSELY HELPFUL IN KEEPING WINTER WOES AT BAY!

COVET NYC: CURATED DESIGN

THE HOME STAGING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN COVET NYC AND TESSLER DEVELOPMENT IS A TALE OF LUXURY RESIDENTIAL CONDO IN MIDTOWN SOUTH

ECO SAREE CLUB: weaving a hope for artisans

PRODUCING HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS BY DEALING DIRECTLY WITH THE ARTISANS AND WEAVERS, ECOSAREECLUB AIMS TO BRING FASHION AND ART TOGETHER THROUGH THEIR PRODUCTS. IN CONVERSATION WITH KHITISH PANDYA, FOUNDER, ECOSAREECLUB AND ECO TASAR, NIKITA AGARWAL FINDS OUT MORE ABOUT THEIR LATEST LINEN COLLECTION

HOME SWEET HOME Never goes out of style

FROM RICH UPHOLSTERY, FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP TO ELEGANT DETAILS, THIS APARTMENT HAS A BEAUTIFUL APPEAL WITH A WARM FEELING OF A PERFECT HOME. THE CRISP DÉCOR AND THE CHOICE OF RICH PATTERNS GIVES THIS PLACE A TOUCH OF ROYALTY AND COMFORT. ITS DÉCOR SPEAKS FOR ITSELF OF THE WELCOMING AND INVITING AURA OF THIS HOUSE.

LET'S ISOLATE on a secluded beach resort

When can we travel carefree again? That’s one of the most common thoughts running on our minds in recent times.

‘IMAGINATION IN ETHNIC CREATIONS'

PRESENTING AN EXCLUSIVE TÊTE-À-TÊTE WITH BROTHER DUO PUNEET JAIN AND YATIN JAIN, DIRECTOR OF ODHNI

Tips To Lighten Dark Elbows And Knees Naturally

The skin on the elbows and knees is thicker and darker than other parts of the body. Sometimes, they become a problem, especially during the dry season, with the skin becoming excessively dry, dark and hard.

Vision with action can CHANGE THE WORLD

TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT ONE MUST HAVE IS A CLEAR VISION. YOU MUST DEDICATE YOURSELF TO ACHIEVE YOUR VISION AND MAKE IT A SUCCESS. THAT IS WHAT NAVNEET FROM CENTRAL SUPERMARKET DID ONCE HE CAME BACK TO HIS HOMETOWN AFTER COMPLETING HIS STUDIES IN LONDON. WITH HIS FAMILY BEING IN AUTOMOBILES, HE WANTED TO ACHIEVE HIS OWN DREAM AND WORKED HARD TO GET IT TO THIS LEVEL AND PLANS TO EXPAND IT FURTHER IN NEAR FUTURE.

‘REACHING LARGE AUDIENCE IS A CONSTANT CHALLENGE'

NOTHING CAN BE MORE SATISFYING THAN TURNING YOUR PASSION INTO YOUR PROFESSION. THIS IS WHAT NEHA MATHUR FROM WHISK AFFAIR DID WHEN SHE STARTED SHARING HER WELL THOUGHT RECIPES WITH THE WORLD. AFTER GETTING A POSITIVE RESPONSE SHE THOUGHT OF TAKING IT UP FULL TIME, LEAVING BEHIND HER CAREER AS A DENTIST. SHE TALKS TO URBAN MELANGE ABOUT HOW SHE IS SATISFIED TO HAVE CHOSEN THIS PATH.

‘I still feel the same thrill as my FORMATIVE YEARS'

A QUALIFIED PARATROOPER WHO HAS SERVED WITH THE PRESIDENT’S BODYGUARD, RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN AND THE ELITE PARACHUTE BRIGADE OF THE ARMY. BRIG (DR) HARJINDER SINGH BHATOE IS A PASSIONATE NEUROSURGEON WHO FINDS HIS CALM AND PEACE IN TREATING HIS PATIENTS AND SEEING THEM HEALTHY AGAIN. HE SHARES HIS EXPERIENCES AND EXCERPTS FROM HIS JOURNEY WITH NIKITA AGARWAL

‘TAKING THEIR PASSION to the next level'

A TEAM OF TWO PASSIONATE BROTHERS, ISHANDEEP SINGH AND SUKHBIR SINGH ARE ON A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE WITH A NUMBER OF THEIR ONGOING VENTURES. THE REASON BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF THEIR VENTURES IS THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION. FROM BEAUTY TO FITNESS TO MUSIC, THEY EXCEL IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS AND PERFORM THEIR OWN SET OF ROLES FOR EACH BRAND. THEY TALK ABOUT THEIR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY AND THEIR CHALLENGES WITH NIKITA AGARWAL.

CREATING BEAUTY Wherever She Goes!

CHANDIGARH-BASED MAKE-UP ARTIST SURKHAB ANJUM IS AN ACE IN THE ART OF CREATING BEAUTY WHEREVER SHE GOES WITH HER PROLIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND ACUMEN OF THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY.

‘ON AIR' with the gems of MY FM

Coming to their stations, bursting with energy and ideas, Radio Jockeys have something new for their audiences every day. Where some start your day with their cheerful voice and charisma, others might make you smile when you are feeling dull and low. We all have heard these RJs spreading joy through their voice. Where some always wanted to choose this path as their career, it happened by chance for others. MY FM, Punjab’s leading radio station has a number of quirky gems in their team. Nikita Agarwal talks to some of the RJs from MY FM about their journey and their everyday experiences.

‘IF YOU WANT AN EASY LIFE, DON'T BE AN ARCHITECT'

ARCHITECTURE IS A FIELD WHERE ONE NEEDS TO COMBINE A NUMBER OF ASPECTS TO COME UP WITH THE RIGHT PLAN. WITH THE THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING AND LOVE FOR THIS FIELD OF SOMEONE LIKE PRIYANKA KHANNA, CO-FOUNDER AND ARCHITECT, 42MM ARCHITECTURE, ONE IS BOUND TO ACHIEVE A GREAT RESULT. SHE LOVES TO TAKE UP CHALLENGES AND STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH TODAY’S FAST CHANGING WORLD AND HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HER HEART FOR TRAVELING. HERE, SHE TALKS ABOUT HER JOURNEY AND HER LEARNINGS WITH URBAN MELANGE.

SAKONSA Educating the poor

If a poor child cannot come to education, education must go to him” With every financial year passing by, the government spending in the field of education might have increased over the past few years but its impact has been negligible.

7 GOOD PLACES for party freaks in Tricity!!!!

Ginni Miglani is a Food and Fashion Blogger from tricity and she is popularly known for her creative content, showcasing different types of food in the most desirable way with her style.

‘Never Stop DREAMING'

Her life-long passion for Punjabi fashion and style made her dream about becoming a designer someday. But her professional journey of being a teacher stopped her from having ample amount of time to start with her passion. The lockdown period of 2020 gave her an opportunity to take it on vigorously and put in her best. We talked to Tulika Heer, the brain and heart behind SaggiPhull about her journey of being a successful entrepreneur in such a short period of time.

‘REVIVING HERITAGE'

BRINGING OUT THE ESSENCE OF ETHNIC WEAR, HARDEEP KHANGURA AND PUNEET OF DORIA ARTS BELIEVES IN HARD WORK AND SAYS THAT IT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS. TALKING TO URBAN MELANGE, THEY URGE WOMEN TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AND ASKS THEM TO STOP CREATING BARRIERS IN THEIR HEADS.

‘ACCEPTING FAILURE IS A PART OF GROWING'

EARNING THROUGH HER EVERYDAY JOURNEY, ESHA BATRA, COO, FRONTIER BAZARR BELIEVES THAT EACH WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR IS INSPIRATIONAL IN HER OWN WAY.

‘Start Thinking BIG'

RIVEN BY CREATIVITY AND STYLE, MONICA CHAWLA, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ESSENTIA ENVIRONMENTS DOESN’T SUPPORT THE STEREOTYPE DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN.

‘When you FEEL good, you LOOK good'

Moving from heavy make-up products to skincare, people’s choices changed drastically during the pandemic. This has been a boon for many and bane for some.

Time to Detox after PARTY SEASON

Party season can really play havoc with our looks, with late nights, lack of sleep and over indulgence on food. As it is, air pollution is a problem in urban areas.