As our society gets increasingly embedded with technology, our lives are growing longer, but that is not accompanied by a proportionate increase in the quality of life. Now more than ever before, it is widely acknowledged among health and nutrition professionals that fresh fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet.

The scene at the News on Sunday office grew a notch hotter, when Om Lombard walked in, all confident and every bit the charmer. With his iconic face, wicked sense of humour, ongoing success and powerful mix of bravado and business savvy, Om Lombard is among the most prolific male models of all time.

As more and more of us venture out to far-flung destinations to get closer to wildlife, close encounters with endangered and rare animals are becoming increasingly popular. Swimming with dolphins is one of these activities which many people dream about, and for some, doing it has had a life-changing impact.

If we so happen to accidently come across the programming language of PCs, we literally get headaches at the sight of those indecipherable characters. But here is a guy who makes code language sound completely effortless, cool even.

Given her penchant for innovation, it is no surprise that this lady garners admiration for her work. She keeps her audience on its toes by infusing pieces with exciting innovations ranging from Bollywood to Bharat Natyam.

Too few people realise how important sleep is! Modern society has developed a set of well-entrenched rules that keep sleep in utmost disregard. The alarm clock is an often-used fixture in an overwhelming majority of households of the modern world. By using electric lighting, alarm clocks, sleeping pills, and shift-work, we have wreaked havoc on the process of sleep.

Niteen is a guy who dons many hats with ease. Teaching, presenting, acting, musician and ex-president of the MFC (Mauritian Friends Circle-an association regrouping Mauritians studying in Pune), he multitasks and walks hand in hand with the times. Most of you will probably remember him as the presenter of “Taal Sur VedGaan”, the Marathi Song Competition. In this interview with News on Sunday, he shares how he lived the experience.

For Hussein, an artist is someone who serves humanity, who uses his talent for a good cause. He says artists must seek to change the world around them through their art, focusing on intervening in the established art world, the art historical canon, as well as everyday social interactions.

Mauritians take their food very seriously. Cooking is considered an art. Meal times are important occasions for the family to get together. Diversity is the keyword in the Mauritian cuisine, which consists of a mixture of Indian, European, Chinese, and African cuisine, making teeming with history and knowledge: Creole rougailles, Indian curries, Muslim briyanis, Chinese sweet-and-sour delicacies, French exquisite dishes and English bacon and eggs amongst a great many of others.

From an early age, Anu felt a force like gravity pulling her towards the realm of fashion and she eventually made a career out of it. Her designs are a reflection of her passion for fashion which she combines with minimalism, precise interesting tailoring and impeccable finishing to clothing.