India’s sleep crisis is fuelling a fast-growing wellness economy, where a good night’s rest is the new motif for health
Lalita Iyer
About The Author
Lalita Iyer is an Associate Editor at Outlook and the author of Aging (Un)Gracefully, The Whole Shebang, Raising Mamma and other books.
About The Author
Lalita Iyer is an Associate Editor at Outlook and the author of Aging (Un)Gracefully, The Whole Shebang, Raising Mamma and other books.
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In her latest work, the author-musician blends memoir, philosophy, and music to explore Hindu spirituality without renunciation.
BY Lalita Iyer 5 October 2025
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The rain is a recurring motif in Hindi cinema since the 40s and looks like it’s going nowhere.
BY Lalita Iyer 4 October 2025
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This slow whodunnit still has moments to love—red herrings and cracks notwithstanding.
BY Lalita Iyer 2 October 2025
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The grand piano was an important motif in Hindi cinema of the 50s and 60s and even survived the 70s and 80s. But we rarely see it today except in period films. Here’s revisiting a character we miss.
BY Lalita Iyer 20 September 2025
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In an interview with Outlook, casting director Anmol Ahuja talks about gut instinct, nuance, rejection and the power of surprises.
BY Lalita Iyer 15 September 2025
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From Goa’s beaches to Kodaikanal’s misty hills, a personal journey unfolds—where curiosity over a number plate meets the chaos of monkeys rewriting the town’s quiet reputation.
BY Lalita Iyer 13 September 2025
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Amid a deluge of expert voices on the internet, parents have a hard time relying on their instincts
BY Lalita Iyer 8 September 2025
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From the time when full-figured actresses were the norm, Bollywood has gone over to the other extreme, resulting in a monoculture of women’s bodies.
BY Lalita Iyer 6 September 2025
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Across India, libraries are emerging in unusual places to make books and reading cool again.
BY Lalita Iyer 30 August 2025
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