Most people engaging in acts of self-harm go to great lengths to try to hide it from those around them. Wearing long sleeves in very hot weather, making excuses for visible marks, limiting social interactions, and even avoiding outdoor activities communicate that self-injury isn’t a public performance, but a private battle
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Dubai’s property market remains resilient and has long-term gains for NRIs despite Iran crisis
Dubai’s residential real estate demand is not driven by tourism alone. The city’s large expatriate population and international investors continue to provide a stable base of housing demand
NRI Watch: How the Hormuz effect can make your South Mumbai flat get pricier
Leading luxury developers reveal that NRIs contribute as much as 30% and above of their total sales value in premium and luxury projects. However, NRIs now face disrupted and delayed flight availability to India, among other things, to visit project sites and finalize property deals
NRI Watch: GCC States restrain and rethink as the Middle East conflict rages
The restraint being exhibited by the Gulf States, even as Iranian drones and missiles fly over the region, is to be appreciated. By refusing to get dragged into this war, the sagacity of the Gulf leaders is on display
‘Khalas! Enough!! How many times can a heart break for Lebanon?’
What is left of Lebanon? Invasions by neighboring countries, a civil war fueled by outside powers, years of occupation, the collapse of institutions, the bankruptcy of the country, the Beirut explosion, and now again the shadow of war and displacement
From 3,500-year-old Toda embroidery to a fancy rug for the White House
Fashion and architecture are closely linked, and India Design 2026 at NSIC Grounds, New Delhi, was a witness to this melting pot. A look at some of the laurels I found amongst 150 luxury brands, featuring innovative furniture, lighting, and installations
67,000 NRIs, travelers back home from Gulf; Iranian ships sought refuge in Indian ports
Our diplomats have also worked hard to assist stranded transit passengers in hubs like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi
The unspoken impact of war on the elderly
Seniors who live independently tend to hesitate to ask for help or assistance regarding medication, safety, or even general support. Isolation makes them prone to chronic paranoia due to the medley of rumors and facts they are forced to listen to
NRI Watch: Why AI may deepen the faultline between global banks and domestic financial systems
By 2030, the risk is not that domestic banks disappear, but that they operate within a narrower strategic corridor, increasingly dependent on platforms and standards defined elsewhere. This has implications for competition, financial inclusion, and financial stability. AI will continue to transform banking
‘Dressing wasn’t fashion. It was politics,’ says Ritu Beri on global design trends in the 1990s
A look at some veteran Indian fashion designers who made it big from humble beginnings. Ashish Soni began business in a barsati; Rohit Bal in Amrit Nagar factory! Amongst buffalos, hookah-puffing Jats and wealthy women bought their first designer wear - from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to Rohit Bal to Ritu Beri
An artwork titled ‘Fashion’
From Gold Casio watches, Shibori pants, Sunnei sandals, Indonesian designer Biyan's trench coats, splatter dyed jackets, purple hair, and real orchid necklaces to Rs. 1 crore plus Kalamkari artworks to Matani Pachedi vintage wall hangings, welcome to India Art fair 2026
Mental health paradox among NRIs: The cost of stigma
One important factor that weighs on an NRI's mind is whether their experience of seeking psychological help would be ‘documented’