Shalini Umachandran

For most of us at Lounge, films, books, music and art have been our first exposure to a place, and then we've travelled to immerse ourselves in the environment that inspired the work

In Kutch, artisans are reclaiming their craft by training as designers and entrepreneurs, and their brands blend traditional skills with modern business acumen

Manipuri film Boong won a BAFTA in the children's category this year, but in India, kids usually watch animated films made abroad.

With the range of textile, craft, colour and design in India, there's no reason why men shouldn't drop the boring polo-and-jeans uniform and dress up simply to enjoy themselves

The pretenders are many, but cartoonist, artist and illustrator Mario Miranda, who would have turned 100 today, remains Goa's best-loved chronicler and cultural commentator

India's pain economy has moved beyond over-the-counter tablets and sprays to include ergonomic accessories, alternative treatments, retreats and a

Urban residents and rural women are leading tours and nature walks to raise awareness about the biodiverse mangroves that protect coasts and communities

New Delhi, May 16 -- Mangroves seem like an enigma-they sit between water and land, they float yet are rooted, their leaves are a shiny, bright

Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, shrinking lakes and withering grasslands are dramatically changing the experience of trekking, making it both riskier and more unpredictable

The Lounge team picked their favourite ice cream flavour from across the country—some of them are regional specialities, some old favourites, a few strangely inventive and all of them satisfying, cooling and delicious