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Whichever way you look at it, this is the age of the service industry. No expense or idea is spared by the service providers to make you feel more important, more pampered and more spoilt for choices in every area of your lifestyle. But does that mean the customer is always right?

There was a time when tying the knot meant settling down and raising a family. Many married couples now have different ideas... they delay having children, and some don't want to have any.

What does one mean when one describes a person as refined? Is it the ability to speak on any topic? Is it personal wealth? Is it the way the person is able to fit into any society?

It's all about the states of tastes - Part 2

Once upon a time.... children huddled around their parents and grandparents to hear stories of love, war and heroism. Besides providing wonderful entertainment to the little ones, these storytelling sessions strengthened the filial bonds with children and gave their imagination flight. But, with technology taking the lead in our lives, we seem to have lost this precious medium of communication...

When it comes to choosing the flooring for their homes, some people will leave no stone unturned to make it look attractive. Others just turn to natural stone. Marble and granite flooring are popular and long-lasting. In the first of a new series on basic elements of design, we give you the low-down on them.

Ceramic tiles are no longer confined to bathrooms and hospital corridors. Now they are available in a wide range of colours, shapes and dimensions, and look great anywhere in the house - on walls or on floors. What's more, you also have porcelain tiles

The fashion sector is so vibrant that everything changes from season to season. By the way, have you noticed that East and West have met?

The lines between gender roles have never been so blurred as they are now. Traditionally-designated and stereotypical roles are no longer relevant nor are they adhered to. Women are fast conquering what were once predominantly male domains. Males, too, are assuming roles which were once looked down upon by 'macho' guys. What is the future? Friday chairs an explosive debate...

If black is the colour of the moment, white is not far behind. Like various shades of reds, whites contrast well with black and deeper versions of other hues. So, if you want to sport a spotless image this season, need we tell you what to do?

It's the heart of a home – a place where nourishment, love and warmth are in constant supply. It's a place that holds our fondest memories, our favourite aromas and most-loved tastes. Of course, it's also a disaster area where experiments go wrong and guests go hungry.

What's the most important invention to grace our kitchens? Unarguably, it's the refrigerator. Quite simply, it makes life cool...