Marie Kondo Archives

Minimalism Ki Maa Ki ***! Why It’s Impossible for Middle-Class Indians to Declutter

My mother believes that we are way ahead on the minimalism curve because unlike her friends she does not preserve restaurant bills from two years ago. But when I ask her to throw away the torn T-shirts and Absolut Vodka bottles, she insists that they deserve a second life as dusters and money plant holders.

Anuradha Ganapathy July 19, 2016

Pop Culture

What I Learnt About Being a Mess From Marie Kondo, the Queen of Tidying Up

In Netflix’s “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”, Kondo’s method involves gently folding each item, looking it in the eye, and asking whether it “sparks joy”. If a sagging grey tank top could be accorded that much love, why can’t we direct some appreciation toward ourselves?

Sushmita Sundaram June 21, 2016

Features

Restless and Proud: Why Millennials Continue to Chase Newness

Being spoilt for choices, whether it is when we are zeroing in on our professions, partners, or a show on Voot, can be liberating. And in a world designed to keep reinventing itself by the minute, choosing not to experiment with things that are #NonStopNew is a travesty.

Arré Bench April 9, 2016