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Time of India
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
City's new weekend vibe: Immersive activities take center stage
An immersive activity that has become a favourite among city residents is the sketch meet Lucknowites have shaken up their weekend routines by choosing immersive activities instead of the usual brunch and bazaar scene. From shaping clay to stretching into silks and immersing in dance movement, the city is leaning into a slower, more intentional weekend rhythm. BCCL It's in the air Beyond art, many are turning to aerial yoga for a physical and emotional reset. Using silk hammocks suspended from the ceiling, this practice is said to offer a balance of strength, flexibility, and breathwork. 'Aerial yoga is not just fitness, it's soul work,' says Heena Badlani, founder of a wellness studio in the city. She adds, 'It's a space to stretch both the body and the mind. People now want weekends that leave a lasting impact, which is why these practices are gaining popularity. ' BCCL Why it's catching on At a time when life is often in overdrive, more people are choosing activities that bring joy and a sense of inner calm in their life. 'Life is always in a rush,' says Shreya, a regular participant of a wellness studio. 'Weekends are now about taking a pause, going out with your friends and doing something that feels good for both the body and mind,' she adds. These creative weekend gatherings are places where you can walk in alone and leave with making new friends. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo It's not just about crafting it's about community. The inclusive and relaxed vibe makes these activities ideal for solo participants, friend groups or families looking to do something different, alonne or together on the weekend. — Prince, co-founder of a creative studio BCCL Sketch & chill An immersive activity that has become a favourite among city residents is the sketch meet, part of a global community of sketching enthusiasts who practice live sketching on location in the cities and towns where they live or travel. Mishti, founder of the Lucknow chapter, who organises these weekly meets, shares about the activity and says, 'Every Sunday morning, people from diverse walks of life gather at different historical spots and cafes around the city to do live sketching. What started as a small group has now grown into a vibrant community of art lovers. It's like a weekend activity where members sketch, paint, doodle and keep the artist within them alive. The participants have said the activity brings them calm, positivity, creativity and focus.' BCCL Play with clay Among the most popular weekend escapes is pottery, a practice as meditative as it is creative. Studios around the city now offer pottery and clay workshops where you can throw on the wheel, paint terracotta, or enjoy the art of pottery. 'Clay grounds you. It's a slow, mindful process, and that's what people crave now,' says Sonali, founder of a pottery studio in Lucknow. 'Pottery workshops are for everyone from beginners to seasoned art lovers. People cherish the joy of creating something with their hands and taking it back as a memory,' she adds. For those seeking a more personal touch, handprint-based clay Impressions sessions have become a favourite. Couples, friends, and families imprint handprints and messages onto clay slabs, which are later framed as keepsakes. BCCL Playtime for city folk Lucknow's new-age studios are also creating space for social connection and creative expression through playful, hands-on activities. The city residents can enjoy distinguishing activities like tote bag painting, pasta-making, charming jewellery DIYs, canvas art and even Murder Mystery Nights. 'These creative weekend gatherings are places where you can walk alone and leave with making new friends,' says Prince, co-founder of a creative studio. 'It's not just about crafting it's about community. The inclusive and relaxed vibe makes these activities ideal for solo participants, friend groups, or families looking to do something different together on the weekend,' he adds. BCCL A unique movement Fitness in the city is also evolving. More people are now turning to Creative Movement and Dance Therapy sessions to take care of both their bodies and their emotional well-being. 'Creative movement and dance therapy bridge movement with well-being,' says Gurleen, a dance educator and founder of a dance studio. She adds, 'It's about emotional regulation, creative expression and being present in your body. City folk are enjoying detoxing through these movement activities. ' Gone are the days when weekends were just about malls or restaurants. Now, meet-ups feel meaningful, doing activities where you create something to take back home. My friends and I have even changed our usual hangout spots to spend our weekends – A frequent visitor to a pottery studio speaking of her experience BCCL Such immersive activities are the best stress busters apart from pets. It's like indulging in a hobby. I love cooking but can't do it during week days. Such activities help me indulge in something I love which is highly satisfying. I highly recommend such weekend activities – Kshitij, vice president of a corporate house who's joined a pasta-making class A quick guide to weekend activities in Lucknow ACTIVITY WHERE FEE Pottery Workshops Moh– The Earthy Tale ₹1250–₹1750 per session Terracotta Painting & Wall Art Moh – The Earthy Tale ₹950 per session Clay Impressions (Framed Keepsake) Moh – The Earthy Tale ₹3000 per session Clay Workshop & Pottery Ohm Pottery Studio Price on request Aerial Yoga + Dance Movement Therapy Svasa Wellness ₹8000 per month DIY Painting , Crafts & Murder Mystery Nights Melon Studio ₹500–₹1000 per session Creative Dance Movement (Ages 4–14) The Aad Studio ₹2500 for 10-day workshop -Amina Ashraf
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Economic Times
Bengaluru techie flees to US days before wedding after alleged sexual exploitation: Even did a pre-wedding shoot, says woman
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A 22-year-old engineering student from South Bengaluru has filed a police complaint against her former partner, accusing him of sexually exploiting her under the false promise of marriage before fleeing the to a TOI report, the woman, Shreya (name changed), said she met the man, Nandan (name changed), on Instagram in 2023. He later became close to her, proposed marriage in early 2024, and even put a ring on her finger, calling it an claimed that after promising to marry her, Nandan began visiting her house frequently and even introduced her to his apartment in R R Nagar, saying it would be their future home. He gained the trust of her family, especially her mother, by assuring them of her complaint, Shreya alleged that Nandan forcibly had a physical relationship with her in September 2024, saying they were going to get married anyway. Their physical relationship continued thereafter, and their formal engagement was scheduled for this month, with the wedding planned for June. A pre-wedding photoshoot had also been Nandan suddenly changed his stance and began citing their caste difference as a reason to delay marriage. On April 23, he sent her a message saying he had fled to Dubai and was arrested there due to issues with authorities in Russia and China. After this message, he switched off his grew suspicious and tracked him using his passport number. She discovered that he was actually in Austin, Texas, not and her father went to confront Nandan's parents with the pre-wedding photos, but they were turned away. Shreya said Nandan's father insulted them over their caste and admitted his son had been sent abroad to avoid marrying her.A senior police officer told TOI that a case has been registered against Nandan and his parents under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 'We are issuing a lookout notice. Nandan will be detained at any Indian airport he lands in,' the officer from TOI
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Bengaluru techie flees to US days before wedding after alleged sexual exploitation: Even did a pre-wedding shoot, says woman
A 22-year-old engineering student from South Bengaluru has filed a police complaint against her former partner, accusing him of sexually exploiting her under the false promise of marriage before fleeing the country. According to a TOI report, the woman, Shreya (name changed), said she met the man, Nandan (name changed), on Instagram in 2023. He later became close to her, proposed marriage in early 2024, and even put a ring on her finger, calling it an engagement. Shreya claimed that after promising to marry her, Nandan began visiting her house frequently and even introduced her to his apartment in R R Nagar, saying it would be their future home. He gained the trust of her family, especially her mother, by assuring them of marriage. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Iraq: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo In her complaint, Shreya alleged that Nandan forcibly had a physical relationship with her in September 2024, saying they were going to get married anyway. Their physical relationship continued thereafter, and their formal engagement was scheduled for this month, with the wedding planned for June. A pre-wedding photoshoot had also been done. Live Events However, Nandan suddenly changed his stance and began citing their caste difference as a reason to delay marriage. On April 23, he sent her a message saying he had fled to Dubai and was arrested there due to issues with authorities in Russia and China. After this message, he switched off his phone. Shreya grew suspicious and tracked him using his passport number. She discovered that he was actually in Austin, Texas, not Dubai. She and her father went to confront Nandan's parents with the pre-wedding photos, but they were turned away. Shreya said Nandan's father insulted them over their caste and admitted his son had been sent abroad to avoid marrying her. A senior police officer told TOI that a case has been registered against Nandan and his parents under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 'We are issuing a lookout notice. Nandan will be detained at any Indian airport he lands in,' the officer added. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Engineering student sexually exploited over false promise of marriage in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A 22-year-old engineering student in the city has filed a police complaint against her former male partner whem she had met on Instagram, accusing him of sexually exploiting her under a false promise of marriage, before quietly slipping out of the country. After moving out of India, accused Nandan (name changed) concocted a story about him getting arrested in Dubai. However, his bluff was called when the victim, Shreya (name changed), using his passport number, tracked him down to Austin, United States. A senior police officer said a case was registered against the accused and his parents under multiple sections of BNS. "We will be issuing a lookout notice against Nandan. When he lands at any of the airports in India, he will be detained," the officer added. Shreya, a final-year college student and resident of South Bengaluru, said in her police complaint that Nandan, 28, a software engineer, had befriended her on Instagram in 2023. Later, in Jan 2024, they met near her house. A month later, when Nandan proposed to her, Shreya told him she won't be able to accept his proposal as she was from the Scheduled Caste, while he was a Brahmin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Bother With An Expensive Will (Do This Instead) Local Will Finder Undo However, claiming he was madly in love with her, Nandan said he already knew about her caste and it mattered little to him. He then put an "engagement" ring on her. In July 2024, Nandan visited Shreya's house on her birthday and got introduced to her mother. He assured her that he would marry Shreya, and the mother accepted their relationship. Thereafter, Nandan was a frequent visitor to their house. He also claimed to have bought an apartment in R R Nagar, which, according to Nandan, would be the couple's home post-wedding. Often, he used to take Shreya to his house in Banashankari, while his parents were away, and also to his R R Nagar apartment. Last September, Nandan forcibly had sex with the victim, saying they were getting married anyway. Thereafter, he had sex with her on multiple occasions. A formal engagement was scheduled at Shreya's house earlier this month, with the wedding slated for June. A pre-wedding photoshoot was also done. Meanwhile, Nandan suddenly started singing to a different tune, telling Shreya that they both ought to give the caste issue a serious thought. On April 23, he messaged her, saying he had landed in Dubai to hide from the authorities he worked for in Russia and China, but got caught. Thereafter, his phone was switched off. Realising that something in Nandan's tale wasn't quite adding up, Shreya used his passport number and found out that he was in Austin, Texas, in the United States, and not in Dubai. She and her father then confronted Nandan's parents with the pre-wedding photos, but Nandan's father didn't let them into his house and allegedly insulted them over their caste. He even told them in as many words that Nandan was sent to the US to avoid getting married to Shreya.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shreya Dhanwanthary on Mumbai's waterlogging woes after heavy rains: 'Is this not more offensive than a joke in habitat'
Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary has expressed her frustration over the waterlogging issue in Mumbai following heavy rainfall. She took to Instagram to take a swipe at the city's infrastructure and governance. Also read: Vivek Agnihotri angry over waterlogging woes of Mumbai amid heavy rains: 'India's pathetic urbanisation is a scam' Seemingly referencing the controversy around standup comedian Kunal Kamra and India's Got Latent, she wondered how jokes and words are more offensive than this. Shreya vented her frustration on Instagram about Mumbai's waterlogging woes amidst the heavy rainfall. Shreya shared a note on her Instagram Stories, alongside a photo of a waterlogged road. 'Dear government, is this not more offensive than some joke said in some habitat? Tell me. The fact that our roads, our drainage and our infrastructure is the biggest offensive joke, but no one is coming (to) break anything? Now this is okay? Monsoon hasn't even arrived yet and we are CRIPPLED! Mumbai could handle 1000 mm of rain before it flooded in 2005,' Shreya shared. She added, 'Now we can't handle 100mm!!! Jokes and words are so offensive that you file FIRs and demand an apology? Where is our apology now? What are you going to blame now? Who are we going file FIRs against when someone like Brij Bhushan gets acquitted?! Oh what a ridiculous joke we live in'. Through her post, Shreya referenced the recent controversies surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra, whose performance led to the vandalism of the Habitat Comedy Club, as well as the backlash faced by Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia for their comments on India's Got Latent. Shreya made her debut with the 2009 Telugu film Josh. She made her Bollywood debut with Why Cheat India 10 years later in 2019. Her breakthrough came with Hansal Mehta's 2020 financial thriller show Scam 1992. A day after the India Meteorological Department declared the onset of the monsoon, the city received the highest one-day rainfall in May since 2021, when the extremely severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Tauktae, which was said to be the worst cyclone in the last four decades, brushed passed the city. In the 24 hours ending at 8.30am on Tuesday, the city baseline weather station in Santacruz recorded 144 mm of rain while Colaba recorded 161.9 mm. Both weather stations recorded the highest rainfall in 24 hours since 2021 and the second highest in the last decade. The India Meteorological Department forecast a "generally cloudy sky with heavy rain" for the financial capital on Wednesday (May 28).
