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Lifestyle & Cosmos
Welcome to Lifestyle and Cosmos, the everyday storytelling space of Sustain-A-Verse.
Here, we bring together five worlds that shape the way we live and imagine the future:
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Fashion & Textiles – from Indian heritage weaves to global luxury trends.
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Conscious Living – thoughtful choices for everyday life and work.
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Digital Wellness & Reading – slowing down in a fast world.
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Startups & Entrepreneurship – ideas that spark change and inspire growth.
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Space Tech & Innovation – the final frontier, brought closer to daily life.
This is a journal of conversations, questions, and reflections that connect art with science, tradition with innovation, and the personal with the planetary.
Why National Handloom Day Matters: The Economic and Cultural Power of Indian Textiles
India’s handloom sector is one of the country’s oldest and most resilient industries. Woven into its framework are textiles and...
Sumana Mukherjee
Aug 41 min read
Friendship Day Gift Idea: Why a Beautiful Cloth Bag is the Perfect Present
Your best friend deserves more than a coffee mug that says “You’re my person.” They deserve more than a glittery keychain they’ll pretend...
Sumana Mukherjee
Aug 32 min read
We’re Ready for The Devil Wears Prada 2
The news is out, the group chats are buzzing, and our inner Miranda Priestly is arching one perfectly groomed eyebrow with restrained...
Sumana Mukherjee
Aug 21 min read
Why It’s Okay to Read the Same Book Twice
You know that one book you always think about? The one with the dog-eared pages, the notes in the margins, maybe even a tear stain or...
Sumana Mukherjee
Aug 11 min read
Reading the World: 5 Ways to Reduce Screen Time
There’s a world blooming beyond your phone screen. A breeze that doesn’t ask to be swiped. A page that waits, not scrolls. If your days...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 312 min read
Midweek Chapters : A Reading Companion
There’s something oddly fragile about a Wednesday. You’re not at the beginning anymore — no bright Monday resolutions. You ’re not at the...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 301 min read
Saved But Forgotten: The Secret Life of Your Digital Bookmarks
You know the feeling. You're inspired. You see something—a quote, an image, a reel, a product, a paragraph—and you save it. For later....
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 291 min read
Is AI the New Fashion Designer?
By Chahat Wahi, Contributor at Kriti Magazine We’ve all heard it by now: “AI is taking your job!” And honestly, hasn’t it already...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 281 min read
The Art of Doing Nothing: A Guide to a Beautiful Sunday
Some days are for action.Sundays? They're for beautiful nothings. We're not talking about laziness — we're talking about a kind of...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 271 min read
Textile Design Ideas for Home: Adding Indian Craft to Contemporary Spaces
Looking to refresh your home with character and charm? Indian textile designs offer endless inspiration for turning everyday spaces into...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 262 min read
Not Just Pretty: Why We Need Design-Led Reading Experiences
In today's fast-paced digital world, reading isn't just about absorbing information—it's about the experience . While aesthetics often...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 252 min read
Sips, Not Gulps: Why Consuming Measured Digital Content Leaves a Deeper Mark
Let’s be honest — most of us are drowning in content. Scroll, swipe, skim, repeat. It's fast, it's addictive, but it's also forgettable....
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 241 min read
How Indian Textiles Once Told Time
Before smartphones or even mechanical clocks, time in India was read from the world around us — the blooming of certain flowers, the...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 232 min read
Why 'Slow Reading' Is the New Self-Care — Especially with Craft-Filled Magazines Like Kriti
In recent months, the term ‘ Slow Reading ’ has quietly emerged across creative circles — from book clubs in Kyoto to digital retreats in...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 221 min read
Threaded Spaces: Bringing Textile Art Into the Heart of Your Home
A home carries stories. Some whispered through heirlooms. Some woven into corners. And some, stitched patiently into fabrics that don’t...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 211 min read
Why We Chose Digital — And How to Read Us Right
Kriti Magazine is rooted in Indian textile heritage, but it lives on a digital platform. There's more to the practicality of this...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 202 min read
The Kriti Reading Ritual: A 5-Minute Daily Practice in Textile Heritage and Mindful Digital Reading
Kriti Magazine is designed for intentional reading. Each piece is crafted with the same attention that goes into weaving a handloom sari,...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 192 min read
Are We Letting Centuries of Craft Disappear into Digital Dust?
A letter to the reader who still believes in holding on to beauty How many links have you clicked this week? How many reels, PDFs,...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 182 min read
Heritage Revival Through Textiles
Textiles embody human ingenuity, chronicle culture, and express artistic vision. From fine silk to handwoven cotton, each material...
Sumana Mukherjee
Jul 61 min read
Ahimsa(Peace) Silk
Silk has long been synonymous with luxury, elegance, and craftsmanship. But it brings an uncomfortable truth along with its shimmering...
Sumana Mukherjee
May 212 min read
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