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Mehak Malhotra

Mehak Malhotra

An iced coffee addict, Mehak Malhotra is a Senior Sub-Editor with India Today Digital. With an experience of over 6 years in writing about lifestyle and entertainment, she loves expressing her thoughts through her words. A foodie at heart, she’s a handbag and makeup hoarder, who enjoys cooking and tries to be the perfect host. Finding beauty in the broken world.

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Wellness

Can't stick to your habits? Try stacking them

We all want to level up our wellness game, but picking up new habits often feels like a task in itself. What if, instead, you simply paired them with things you're already doing?

The easiest life hack? Habit stacking | Photo: Generative AI

Wellness

Do you really need to wash new clothes before wearing them?

Who doesn't love wearing new clothes? We all do. But washing them before the first wear? Not many of us bother. The thing is, your new clothes have been on quite a journey before finally reaching you, which is exactly why giving them a wash first is a smart idea.

Your new clothes go through a lot before reaching you | Photo: Pexels/Thirdman

Life

'Still sleeping?' The most annoying question in Indian homes

Tell us you've never been judged for sleeping a little extra or taking an additional nap, and we'll stop right here. The truth is, Indians love shaming others for sleep, even though it is one of the most essential things the body needs to function properly.

Sleep is a universal necessity, yet somehow people still manage to turn it into something worth judging | Photo: Generative AI

Life

Just cut that invisible umbilical cord already

No one will ever doubt your love for your child if you let them be and do what they wish to. Worrying about them is natural, but gasping every time they fall or rushing in to fix everything won't do them any good.

Ask yourself: are you protecting your child, or controlling their world? | Photo: Getty Images
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