‘Breath of Life,’ an initiative by Save The Children, is striving to provide the city of Delhi with life-saving medical care. It is a part of the #ProtectAMillion mission that aims to reach 1 million children and their families across 14 states affected by the second wave of the pandemic. The initiative is working towards setting… Continue reading Huma Qureshi Joins Hands With ‘A Breath Of Life’ Initiative To Help The People Of Delhi
Dear Frontline Workers, You probably hear the words thank you a hundred times in a day, but I want to say thank you from the perspective of someone who has, firsthand, seen the struggle you go through for us. My thank you comes from all the nights and eerie mornings I have seen my sister,… Continue reading #OpenLetter: Dear Frontline Workers, Thank You For Doing This All Over Again
It’s human nature. When things don’t feel right, we often find ourselves scouring for things to uplift our mood. Whether it is painting ten trees in a row for no reason at all or crying to a sappy rom-com—sometimes we just have to do whatever makes us feel calm and happy. But how do we… Continue reading ‘How Do You Stay Positive During The Pandemic?’ Team ELLE Answers
The news is filled with stories of people struggling to make ends meet. Each post and every story on social media is another plea for help, and at a time like this, feeling overwhelmed and powerless about how you can help can be a peak emotion. In case you’ve been feeling helpless about how to… Continue reading 6 Small Ways In Which You Can Help People During The Pandemic While Staying At Home
While we’re all taking precautions in our personal capacity to fight the pandemic, there’s a lot going on, on the other side. With frontline workers working day in, day out and vaccines being researched, several initiatives are popping up to help combat coronavirus. Speaking of initiatives, here’s something that caught our eye. Dhoondh, started by… Continue reading This website is connecting plasma therapy donors and Covid-19 patients
With the world still unsure of what the new normal looks like for restaurants, two powerhouses of the food industry gave us an insight into the future of restaurants. Garima Arora, chef and co-owner of Restaurant Gaa in Bangkok was joined by the force that is Prateek Sadhu, head chef and co-founder of Masque Restaurant… Continue reading Celebrated chefs Garima Arora and Prateek Sadhu on what lies ahead for the food industry
When you’re living through a pandemic–riddled with anxiety–it’s almost always the little things that bring solace as we watch the crop on our upper lip grow. And the lush endeavour of beauty, my friends, is one such little big joy. So when salons and parlours were given permission to resume business after 57 long days, it’s… Continue reading I visited a salon after two months, here’s what you can expect
Dr Kanchan Kaur, the director of Breast Surgery at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram has been treating cancer patients for the last 17 years. She’s a part of the force of doctors challenged with treating chronic diseases like cancer in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s her take on fighting the good fight: “As doctors,… Continue reading “We can feel fear just like everyone else” — A doctor’s brutually honest take on the Covid-19 effect
Eco-Age co-founder and creative director Livia Firth talks to the ever-inspiring Dr Jane Goodall, DBE on the resilience of nature and hope in the indomitable human spirit and how this pandemic is an opportunity to reset everything. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ELLE India (@elleindia) on May 4, 2020… Continue reading #Exclusive: Dr Jane Goodall, our May cover star, in conversation with Livia Firth
As India officially went into lockdown mode, Indian designers temporarily shut shop, brands are manufacturing hand sanitisers at their perfume factories, and the #QuarantineLife has made everyone into an influencer and Insta-worthy outfits have turned into pillows (literally). Of course, imagining what the post-Covid-19 world looks like for designers is tough. This (truly) is an unprecedented… Continue reading How 5 Indian designers are giving back during the pandemic
As the whole world fights the pandemic in unison, some of the biggest luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Ermenegildo Zegna, among many others, have taken the responsibility to step forward in the time of crisis. This is when the number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the world is approaching 2 million, with nearly 1,20,000… Continue reading Louis Vuitton & Ermenegildo Zegna reopen production units to manufacture hospital gear
There used to be a time when the internet was a minefield many things; we thought it was making us anxious, driving us apart and possibly destroying our dating lives. But now, more than ever, it’s bringing us together. It seems like the #QuarantineLife is rife with live workout sessions and endless gaming platforms. And,… Continue reading 4 apps that will help you stay connected, creative and entertained
Tiffany isn’t just a jewellery store—it’s an American institution that promises the dream of a better future. The 182-year-old store came up with the idea of a modern-day engagement ring, redefining what it means to be a jewellery brand in today’s age. In fact, Holly Golightly’s character (played by Audrey Hepburn) in 1961 film Breakfast… Continue reading The Tiffany & Co. Foundation to donate $1 million for Covid-19 relief efforts
At a time when the world is facing one of the biggest healthcare crises, the fashion fraternity has come together to contribute and do their bit to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Gucci, one of the biggest luxury brands in the world, is the latest to announce two major donations for its crowdfunding campaign, We are… Continue reading Gucci joins the fight against Covid-19 with a crowd-funding campaign
The Covid-19 pandemic has altered our lives. But, as the disease spreads across the world, it is essential to stay up-to-date about it. So we’ve created a Covid-19 guide to help you stay updated about everything you must know. An introduction On December 31, China informed the WHO of a number of cases of pneumonia… Continue reading All you need to know about Covid-19: Symptoms, myths and more
While we laud India’s COVID-19 frontliners, here is a shout-out to the woman who was waging a different battle with time to create the country’s first COVID-19 testing kit. On March 18, Mylab Discovery, became the first Indian firm to obtain full approval to create and sell coronavirus testing kits called Patho Detect. And this… Continue reading Meet Minal Dakhave Bhosale, the woman who developed India’s first Covid-19 testing kit
If there were ingredients to write the perfect love story then Durjoy Datta knows them far too well. The best-selling author has written numerous romance novels, including Of Course I Love You! and The Perfect Us, which have helped many of us escape reality and in some cases acted as the perfect breakup remedy. The… Continue reading Author Durjoy Datta’s top tips for working from home & parenting in the time of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to some very tough times but on the bright side, it has also let people show their good (and extremely kind) sides shine. And if you’ve missed out on the few bright spots during the time of crisis, here’s a list of news stories that will most certainly lift your… Continue reading 24 acts of kindness during the Covid-19 pandemic to lift your spirits
