RELATIONSHIP IN 2018 WELLNESS FOOD
FOOD FUNDAS
VEG
From being just a handful of dishes on the menu to being the main attraction, vegetarian dishes were the biggest draw this year. Fresh seasonal produce and tasty ingredients made for a taste feast as chefs dished out amazing preparations and shared it on their social media handles.
KETO
Almost every celebrity spoke of the health benefits of this low carb and high fat diet.
However, doctors are now warning of some severe side-effects. Do not try this diet out without a doctor/nutritionist’s recommendation.
GLOBAL FUSION
This was the year of fusion of cuisines of different countries across continents. Japanese Peruvian fusion Nikkei to Chinese Peruvian blend Chifa to Bengali Armenian fare, fusion knew no boundaries this year. This year was a celebration of cuisine developed by settlers while keeping the local influences and ingredients and traditions intact.
INTERNATIONAL INDIAN
Indian restaurant chains set shop abroad and moved beyond butter chicken, dal makhni and gravy. Traditional chaats served as one bite, chicken tikka with international sauces, Indian bread as tacos to street food staples such as tikkis and cheela given a gourmet makeover – Indian cuisine was the big draw across the globe.
NO ALCOHOL
Alcohol-free bashes, a trend that started with the ‘Dryanuary’ or no alcohol January trend after festive binge drinking became stronger as the year went by.
CRAFT BEVERAGES
Local craft beverages and artisanal spirits hogged the limelight. Cocktails were made from local gin and vodka while Indian beers and wines saw their names on the front pages of menus.
— By Amin Ali
LOVE CRIMES
HAUNTING
This happens when a person continues to interact with you on social media after you have stopped seeing each other. Haunting behaviours are often on the passive side (for example, liking your photo instead of commenting on it).
BENCHING
This happens when someone keeps a potential partner on the romantic back burner. They don’t make serious moves but they don’t extinguish the hope of a future relationship either.
STASHING
On the surface, your relationship might seem perfect: You go out, s/he texts you and you spend almost every weekend together. There’s just one problem: You haven’t met a single one of his/her friends or family members, and, you aren’t sure whether they know of your existence.
KITTENFISHING
This is when someone exaggerates her/his qualities on a dating site. It isn’t exactly lying, it’s more like deception.
CURVING...
...is the new rejection. When someone replies to your text, next day with a ‘Sorry just saw this’. Curvers are known for their icy coolness.
FRECKLING...
...is a summer fling. Like freckles, the love disappears once the season is over.
POKEMONING
This trend involves someone trying to ‘collect’ as many partners as possible. This is the new breed of ‘chancers’ who think they are the best, and can have anything and anyone they want.
MOSTING
When someone goes overboard on the fluff job and then vanishes. It’s not someone being flattering; it’s someone faking being totally smitten when they aren’t.
— By Nona Walia
‘NOW AGE’ LIVING
ZERO-COMMITMENT FITNESS EXPERIENCES
Finding time to work out with a busy schedule is tough. But don’t over commit either. Have small, pragmatic goals. Look out for more opportunities to curate your personalised experience, at your pace.
‘NOW AGE’ SPIRITUALITY
Now Age healing is a promise to make your Today more meaningful. Wellness retreats are increasingly focusing on mind, body and spirit. People prefer energy healing workshops that offer regular mindfulness, meditation, and yoganidra sessions.
SOCIAL MEDIA DETOXING
People are looking to escape their hightech devices. Wellness influencers are focused on social media holiday as it becomes more toxic.
SILENCE MOVEMENT
Take breaks of silence during your day – 15 minutes when you don’t talk to anyone.
You can stretch it to half an hour too.
Also set to be a big trend are silent spas, where you don’t chat up anyone.
FOOD FUNDAS
VEG
From being just a handful of dishes on the menu to being the main attraction, vegetarian dishes were the biggest draw this year. Fresh seasonal produce and tasty ingredients made for a taste feast as chefs dished out amazing preparations and shared it on their social media handles.
KETO
Almost every celebrity spoke of the health benefits of this low carb and high fat diet.
However, doctors are now warning of some severe side-effects. Do not try this diet out without a doctor/nutritionist’s recommendation.
GLOBAL FUSION
This was the year of fusion of cuisines of different countries across continents. Japanese Peruvian fusion Nikkei to Chinese Peruvian blend Chifa to Bengali Armenian fare, fusion knew no boundaries this year. This year was a celebration of cuisine developed by settlers while keeping the local influences and ingredients and traditions intact.
INTERNATIONAL INDIAN
Indian restaurant chains set shop abroad and moved beyond butter chicken, dal makhni and gravy. Traditional chaats served as one bite, chicken tikka with international sauces, Indian bread as tacos to street food staples such as tikkis and cheela given a gourmet makeover – Indian cuisine was the big draw across the globe.
NO ALCOHOL
Alcohol-free bashes, a trend that started with the ‘Dryanuary’ or no alcohol January trend after festive binge drinking became stronger as the year went by.
CRAFT BEVERAGES
Local craft beverages and artisanal spirits hogged the limelight. Cocktails were made from local gin and vodka while Indian beers and wines saw their names on the front pages of menus.
— By Amin Ali
LOVE CRIMES
HAUNTING
This happens when a person continues to interact with you on social media after you have stopped seeing each other. Haunting behaviours are often on the passive side (for example, liking your photo instead of commenting on it).
BENCHING
This happens when someone keeps a potential partner on the romantic back burner. They don’t make serious moves but they don’t extinguish the hope of a future relationship either.
STASHING
On the surface, your relationship might seem perfect: You go out, s/he texts you and you spend almost every weekend together. There’s just one problem: You haven’t met a single one of his/her friends or family members, and, you aren’t sure whether they know of your existence.
KITTENFISHING
This is when someone exaggerates her/his qualities on a dating site. It isn’t exactly lying, it’s more like deception.
CURVING...
...is the new rejection. When someone replies to your text, next day with a ‘Sorry just saw this’. Curvers are known for their icy coolness.
FRECKLING...
...is a summer fling. Like freckles, the love disappears once the season is over.
POKEMONING
This trend involves someone trying to ‘collect’ as many partners as possible. This is the new breed of ‘chancers’ who think they are the best, and can have anything and anyone they want.
MOSTING
When someone goes overboard on the fluff job and then vanishes. It’s not someone being flattering; it’s someone faking being totally smitten when they aren’t.
— By Nona Walia
‘NOW AGE’ LIVING
ZERO-COMMITMENT FITNESS EXPERIENCES
Finding time to work out with a busy schedule is tough. But don’t over commit either. Have small, pragmatic goals. Look out for more opportunities to curate your personalised experience, at your pace.
‘NOW AGE’ SPIRITUALITY
Now Age healing is a promise to make your Today more meaningful. Wellness retreats are increasingly focusing on mind, body and spirit. People prefer energy healing workshops that offer regular mindfulness, meditation, and yoganidra sessions.
SOCIAL MEDIA DETOXING
People are looking to escape their hightech devices. Wellness influencers are focused on social media holiday as it becomes more toxic.
SILENCE MOVEMENT
Take breaks of silence during your day – 15 minutes when you don’t talk to anyone.
You can stretch it to half an hour too.
Also set to be a big trend are silent spas, where you don’t chat up anyone.
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