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
Art historian Dilnavaz Mehta’s Rare Finds exhibition puts the spotlight on artworks, maps and books that date back to the colonial era.
This new graphic novel is a millennial’s guide to good parenting
Raising Rihaan is a new graphic novel that talks of millennial parenting challenges, be it helicopter parenting or how to raise your child in a hyperactive digital age.
How to spot emotional vampires and not get affected by their negativity
Emotional vampires exist all around us. They pass negative comments and make us seem worthless. Here’s how experts recommend you deal with them.
Coming soon: An atlas mapping the history of maritime Buddhism
Professor Sarah Kenderdine is visiting 12 countries around the world to create a multimedia atlas that features maritime sites associated with Buddhism. Once completed, she plans to tour the world with the exhibit.
How Bengal’s early modern artists reinvented art in a quest for identity
An exhibition at Akara Art shows how early modern art that emerged from Bengal shaped Indian modernism. It features works by the likes of Rabindranath Tagore and KG Subramanyan, among others.
This Israeli poet made a machine that composes poetry
Israeli poet, software developer and new media artist Eran Hadas is in Mumbai as a speaker at Tata Literature Live. He speaks about how technology and poetry intersect in his work, getting a machine to compose poetry, and his upcoming book of poems which will be half-text and half-augmented reality.
Artist Rekha Rodwittiya marks 60th birthday with a retrospective solo
Artist and feminist Rekha Rodwittiya’s new solo exhibition celebrates six decades of creativity, and highlight the many influences that shaped her craft and life.
Paper cut: This Mumbai exhibition celebrates the ancient stencil art of Sanjhi
The stencil art of Sanjhi has its roots in Indian folk culture and is associated with Vaishnav temple traditions. An exhibition in Mumbai throws light on it.
This Mumbai-based home baker’s firecracker chocolates are the ultimate Diwali gift
There may be a ban on bursting firecrackers this Diwali, but you can still indulge in Mumbai-based home baker Sarika Shahu’s firecracker chocolates. The chocolate foil wrappers are inspired by vintage firecracker designs and labelling.
How the 1950s shaped Indian art and design
An ongoing exhibition celebrates the confluence of Indian art and design between the 1950s to the 80s.
What your social media PDA says about your relationship
Relationship advice: How to strike a balance between sharing couple updates on social media and not seeking validation from it or boring your followers.
Rhyme and reason: Poets turn change-makers at this Mumbai event
100 Thousand Poets for Change is a worldwide movement that brings together poets and performers to highlight issues that affect people globally. This year, the Mumbai chapter will feature events that focus on mental health and women’s empowerment.
International Coffee Day: 5 reasons why you should be drinking it everyday
October 1 is celebrated as International Coffee Day. The beverage is not just a great energiser, it also boasts of several health benefits. Here are 5 things you need to know about it.
World Heart Day 2018: 7 habits that will keep your heart healthy
September 29 marks World Heart Day. By making certain lifestyle changes, you can boost your heart health and keep cardiovascular disease (CVD) at bay.
Superfood or poison, experts tell you whether you need to drink milk for good health
While a previous generation considered milk to be essential to a balanced diet, recent studies are making people question its health benefits. We speak to experts to find out whether milk is good or bad for you, can it help in weight loss, and how much of it should you be consuming daily.
5 tips to ensure a happy vacation with your partner
Travelling with your partner can be fun or end up full of arguments and fights. Here are 5 tips that will make your trip go smoothly.
5 reasons why your ‘healthy’ diet is not helping you lose weight
National Nutrition Week 2018: If you are on a ‘healthy’ diet but not losing weight, here are 5 things you are not doing right.
Relationship tips, 10 rules every marriage should live by
Relationship advice: Experts tell you 10 secrets to making your marriage last for the long haul.
Best superfoods for your diet, eat these 5 foods daily for good health
National Nutrition Week 2018: September 1 to 7 is celebrated as National Nutrition Week. Ahead of the day, we tell you about 5 superfoods that you need to incorporate into your diet now.
Exercise tips, 10 workouts that reverse the damages of sitting all day in office
Exercise tips: Sitting in the same position all day can affect your body and lead to diseases like diabetes and cancer. Here are 10 exercises that you can do to protect yourself.
How to take care of teeth, avoid these 5 things to keep your smile intact
How to take care of teeth: Your eating habits may be causing you cavities, gum disease and chipped teeth. Here are 5 foods and beverages that you need to avoid overeating.
5 exercises to improve your vision naturally and relieve eye strain
Do you suffer from eye fatigue and blurry vision? It could be caused by the constant use of smartphones. Here are 5 exercises that can protect you from eyesight problems and improve your vision.
Diet according to blood type, what to eat and avoid for weight loss, good health
Blood type diet: The key to good health and weight loss success may lie in eating as per your blood type and your body’s specific requirements. Find out all about the diet that centres on your blood group.
World Mosquito Day: 5 of the deadliest diseases spread by mosquitoes
World Mosquito Day is a celebration of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’ discovery that female mosquitoes were responsible for transmitting the malarial parasite. Here are 5 deadly diseases caused by mosquito bites.
Smartphone addiction is bad for your health, here are 5 tips to break free from the habit
Smartphone addiction can lead to low self-esteem, insomnia and anxiety. Here are 5 practical ways to curb the addiction.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is not PMS, here are its symptoms, cause, and treatment
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: PMDD is a more severe form of PMS that not many know about. It can affect your mood, and cause extreme sadness, anger, breast tenderness and bloating.
10 beneficial acupressure points for weight loss and good health
Acupressure points: If you are struggling with lifestyle diseases, acupressure may offer you some relief. Here are 10 expert-recommended acupressure points that you need to know about.
Lemons are a holistic superfood, 5 ways to use it for weight loss, beauty treatments
Lemons are great for weight loss and detoxification, and can also do wonders for your hair and skin. Here are 5 ways to get the most of it.
Tips to sleep better, 5 simple shortcuts before bedtime to ensure you wake up fresh
Tips to sleep better: Are you having trouble sleeping? Make simple tweaks to your diet to enjoy sound sleep and wake up refreshed.
On Book Lovers Day, here are 5 independent bookshops you must visit if you truly love books
On Book Lovers Day, we offer a checklist of 5 iconic bookshops located across the length and breadth of the country.
