My depression felt creatively expansive. Now I’ve overcome it, how do I keep the meaningful parts? | Depression

I’ve overcome a depression that was both debilitating and strangely vivid and creatively expansive. How do I step back into ordinary life without losing the parts that felt meaningful and alive? During that time, I immersed myself in creative work, I was writing poetry, painting my feelings and reading books that echoed my inner world,…

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How Delhi’s Mayyur Girotra turned Dunki camel bags into couture

At his sprawling Chattarpur farmhouse party, glittering with beautiful people, Mayyur Girotra welcomes us in a lungi.  The Delhi-based self-taught designer, who exults in lush Indian maximalism, takes the same gleeful approach to his home, clothes and parties. His designs are a boisterous melee of indigenous weaves, heritage textile techniques and unapologetically bold motifs. Which is why there is a wave of interest in his recently launched MG homes, where he translates his design…

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Jhumkas on the runway: Why Ralph Lauren’s ‘vintage accessories’ at Paris Fashion Week sparked a cultural credit debate

Ralph Lauren was in the line of fire at the Paris Fashion Week held between March 2 and March 10 after models sashayed down the runway sporting jhumka-style earrings from its Polo Ralph Lauren Fall Winter 26-27 women’s collection . The luxury brand described the earpieces as “vintage accessories”, without making any reference to their…

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Bog standards: Australia’s best toilet paper is also the most expensive in Choice test | Australian lifestyle

After testing 42 varieties of toilet paper, consumer group Choice has found the best accompaniment for a seat on the porcelain throne. They tested toilet paper for softness, ease of sheet separation, durability and disintegration time. These were all taken into consideration to deliver a score out of 100. A panel of five people were…

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Singapore Named World’s Top Cultural Tourism Destination for 2026

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Singapore has been recognized as the best cultural destination in the world by TripAdvisor. The city-state has received this award for its rich combination of cultural heritage, culinary traditions, architecture, and artistic expression. Bali ranks 10th among the top 25 cultural cities in the world. The 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor reflect positive…

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