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Ravleen Varghese: From Kerala to Dubai and Victoria’s Secret runway
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Ravleen Varghese: From Kerala to Dubai and Victoria’s Secret runway

'It's an incredible feeling! I'm immensely proud of my South Indian roots, and knowing that a young girl from Kerala might see me on that runway and feel that there's a place for her too - that’s what makes it really special,' says 25-year-old Ravleen Varghese, who is the third Indian, and the first Malayali, to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway after Ujjwala Raut and Neelam Gill

Luck, the science of fortune
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Luck, the science of fortune

Luck isn’t magic or an invisible force in the air; it is merely the brain’s understanding of the various elements that lead up to an event. What you choose to focus on is what makes all the difference. The brain is a marvel that helps you create your own luck every day teaching you to believe that fortune favours you

NRI Watch: India’s office real estate market records 43 million sq.ft. leasing in first 9 months of 2026
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NRI Watch: India’s office real estate market records 43 million sq.ft. leasing in first 9 months of 2026

Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain important growth drivers. The performance of other cities such as Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata, will depend on how demand keeps pace with available and upcoming supply. Declining vacancy and rising rentals indicate that office markets continue to attract occupiers, though performance remains uneven across cities

Doomspeak vs. realty: Why Indian developers are not stressed about festive season 2026
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Doomspeak vs. realty: Why Indian developers are not stressed about festive season 2026

We are dealing with actual, undeniable headwinds right now. With the RBI increasing the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% on October 7 - the first hike since February 2023 - many banks are already lifting their lending rates. On a Rs. 50 lakh loan over a 10-year tenure, this adds about Rs. 66 a month to the EMI, and this can cause some stress among affordable and mid-segment buyers, but not on those who are scouting the premium and luxury markets

The power of Virtual Reality: Breaking free from fear
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The power of Virtual Reality: Breaking free from fear

Phobias can be crippling, especially when they inhibit you from undertaking essential tasks - like addressing a public gathering, trying to find your way through a dark room, or coming face to face with a giant bug on your desk. Virtual reality produces a pathway for the brain to remain as composed as it can be when faced with a known or unknown fear. Here's how

Understanding the mind-body connect
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Understanding the mind-body connect

Your mind is where you spend most of your time, so make sure it is a nice place to live in. Meditate, engage in new hobbies as often as you can, feed the mind with new information by educating yourself on a topic, or even learn a new skill in your free time

Do vision boards really work?
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Do vision boards really work?

Your dreams are as real as you can imagine them. And creating a vision board of how you’d like something to turn out ensures that the ‘vision’ always remains in your mind subconsciously. The brain fosters this process by directing you to information, which your goals prioritise