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December isn't just winter season, it's also the season of weddings and strawberries. Mumbai chefs have shared with us exciting savoury recipes for you to experiment at home just in time for Christmas. To help you bring your most glamorous self to weddings, we asked an expert to share make-up hacks which are easy and effective. St. Stephen's month-long Festival at the Steps makes a comeback after nearly two years. A return to physical gatherings has brought joy to the community. For our story on International Migrants Day, we spoke to city-based award-winning sculptor Rohan Pawar whose new exhibition at Worli's Art & Soul, showcases works depicting memories of migration during the March 2020 lockdown caused by Covid-19. This week, layoffs were in the news after Better.com CEO fired over 900 employees on a Zoom video call. Two mental health experts share insights to people cope with layoffs. Our coverage also brings forth three city-based female entrepreneurs who followed their passion during the pandemic and set up their eclectic businesses.

Bandra's St Stephen's gears up for Festival at the Steps'21

Ever since they were renovated three years ago, the zig-zagging St Stephen's Steps at Bandra's Mount Mary road have emerged as a prominent public space which frequently comes alive with community gatherings and fun-filled activities. Built on a once-neglected and poorly-maintained slope, the steps were envisioned by Bombay Greenway, a not-for-profit urban design and research platform by Abraham John Architects. Soon enough in 2019, the project that set out to create a safe and accessible urban space inspired a 'Festival at the Steps', where art, craft, music and other activities took place over five weekends on the stairway. After a long pause caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, the festival is making a comeback to help locals recover from the pandemic blues and heal together as a community. Photo credit/Tina Nandi

Read more: For and by the community: Bandra's St Stephen's gears up for Festival at the Steps'21

Mumbai sculptor's new works reflect on scenes of migration in the pandemic

Tiny human figures with overflowing luggage, children following their parents, three men on a railway track, a lock and key, an airplane and migratory birds escaping the events on land - these are just a few of the images carved on Rohan Pawar's recent sculptures. They immediately evoke scenes of the March 2020 lockdown that had triggered the largest human migration in Indian history after the 1947 partition. In a new exhibition at Worli's Art & Soul, city-based award-winning sculptor Rohan Pawar showcases works depicting memories of migration during the March 2020 lockdown caused by Covid-19. On International Migrants Day, Pawar talks about the urgent need for artists to engage with the social and political issues of their time. Photo credit/Sarasvati T

Read more: Int'l Migrants Day: Mumbai sculptor's new works reflect on scenes of migration in the pandemic

Explore the savoury side of strawberries with these recipes by Mumbai chefs

It's the season of all things sweet and savoury as most people not only celebrate with their families but also host house parties - both cosy and elaborate. Christmas and New Year are going to be busy times and while planning the menu may be difficult, it is easiest to use seasonal produce as it is readily available. Among the many ingredients, strawberries are a favourite. If you aren't someone who experiments in the kitchen, can you imagine using strawberries in a savoury dish? While the sweet side of the fruit is commonly enjoyed, city chefs reveal its savoury flair with these delicious recipes. Photo credit/Woodside Inn

Read more: Berry extraordinary: Explore the savoury side of strawberries with these recipes by Mumbai chefs

Mental health experts on how to retain hope after losing a job

Layoffs are an unfortunately common occurrence in the corporate world but the Covid-19 pandemic has proved to be an especially brutal period for many employees, who have lost their jobs at various times since March 2020, both in India and globally. Recently, Better.com CEO Vishal Garg sacked over 900 employees on a Zoom video call, causing shock and disappointment ahead of the festive season. While layoffs are a common occurrence in the corporate world, the pandemic has worsened the situation. Two city-based experts share how people can deal with layoffs better. Photo credit/iStock

Read more: Braving layoffs: Mental health experts on how to retain hope after losing a job

Get inspired by three female entrepreneurs who took their passion to the next level

More and more individuals are turning their passion into their profession, inspired by the period of learning and experimentation which lockdown offered them. Meet three such inspiring female solopreneurs and entrepreneurs from Mumbai. Photo credit/iStock

Read More: Turning passion into a business: How the pandemic spawned solopreneurs

6. Get wedding season ready with these expert make-up tips

Weddings can be fun - and a lot of work with outfit changes, dance practice, and a million things to get done. If you are stressing about how to bring your A game to weddings this winter, we've got experts to share some effective makeup tips which will make life easier. Photo credit/iStock

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