PRIVACY MATTERS
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I want to hide my posts from my family on Instagram and other social media platforms. How can I do so without them figuring it out?
—Samir T, Via Instagram
It’s honestly a very personal choice. If you feel intense at some point, it’s good to have an open conversation with your family regarding the same and explain the reason as to why and what you are going through. It’s okay to have a private Instagram account just for you and your friends to see; after all, one does need their own private space. A few involve their families too when they are comfortable sharing their social media life with everyone including their family, no harm either way.
Popularly known as BeerBiceps, Ranveer is a star YouTuber and digital marketing entrepreneur. His videos on fitness, grooming and wellness, and his recent podcasts, have won him millions of fans
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Is a sherwani (for me) and a white bridal gown (for my bride) a total no-no? We kinda like the idea.
—Ajay S, Via Email
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nd I kinda love a bit of mix and match! This is (hopefully) a once in a lifetime event and you both should be dressed in whatever makes you feel like the absolute best versions of yourselves. So be selfish and ignore made up societal conventions. Personally, I think this combination would look so cool and send such a positive message about celebrating diversity. The true beauty of India is its multiculturalism — how wonderful that your wedding will reflect that! (For the record, I’d think it would be as cool if you wore the gown and your bride the sherwani!).
Rahul Khanna is a “boutique actor”, whose sartorial statements and good looks often send hearts aflutter. He goes by @mrkhanna on Instagram
“It is inspiring to see that all three participating designers have incorporated mindfulness in their lives to a large degree. However, Karan Torani is the clear winner. I love his ‘Three P’ philosophy. Karan comes across as being environmentally aware,” says senior designer Madhu Jain.
“Pernia Qureshi is living her mantra of making the right ‘green’ choices. Her sustainable line of organic clothing is a necessity today.
Nimish Shah’s use of locally-sourced raw materials is a step in the right direction. I like his use of the word ‘frugal’,” she adds.
Madhu Jain’s out-of-the-box tip:
“Do not entirely snip off the edge of your milk sachet or cut off the top of a packet. These small bits of plastic often don’t make it to recycling units and end up in drains, from where they flow into rivers, lakes, and the sea. Make this small change today. The impact will be huge.”