Valentine’s Day will be here soon and while many of us are probably thinking of ways to celebrate it with our loved ones, yet others among are wondering how they will dodge the moral police, the self appointed upholders of ‘Indian culture’ that will be lurking and lying in wait for an excuse for vandalism on the day.

Who says Valentine’s Day is only for lovers? It’s a day to celebrate love and for married couples this day should be an occasion to recreate the magic of romance and passion they experienced in past years. Marriage is a bond between two souls and if you keep it exciting then only you would be able to live a happy life.

Dear Delhilive Readers, It’s our pleasure to have Mr. Jayant Kochar on TAKE 5 this week. Mr. Kochar is the founder of Go Fish Retail Solutions- provider of advisory solutions to the retail industry. He has been instrumental in getting brands like Lacoste and Barista into India. We have tried asking Mr. Kochar on various aspects of the branding in India, regulations in retail and other business issues. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Mr. Big Brands aka Jayant Kochar.

Real estate developers met finance minister Pranab Mukherjee recently to press for incentives in the forthcoming budget to boost housing. Among their key demands was a plea to allow external commercial borrowings (ECBs) for home builders.

As a homemaker who is constantly struggling to get healthy veggies into her children, I have a variety of different ways to make sure that leafy green veggies are made part of the diet.  Rule of thumb: at least three times a week, in whatever form.

“ A bell is no bell till you ring it
   A song is no song till you sing it
   And love in your heart
   Is not put there to stay,
   It isn’t love
   Till you give it away”