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Getting the ‘zh’ right

Is Malayalam really a tough nut to crack for non-native speakers? MetroPlus speaks to a few who are breaking the language barrier from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2NqBMhi

Non-Malayali employees of Technopark on adapting themselves to a new culture

They reflect upon how they have settled into the milieu from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2psSMeH

Remembering the ‘Grandpa’ YouTuber who won hearts worldwide

Narayana Reddy, who kept millions hooked to his YouTube channel Grandpa Kitchen as he cooked food for orphans, passed away earlier this week from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2JBs6PS

Study finds men are funnier than women

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According to a new study conducted by researchers from Aberystwyth University and the University of North Carolina, it has been found that the society discourages women from expressing humour. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2PA1z9s

Divorced, and not ashamed of it

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Women, and even some men, are helping end the stigma around failed marriages with social media campaigns and support groups from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2N4bkL6

Have you tried banana flour? It might be the food trend of 2020

2020 brings banana flour, clean snacks and gourmet kid menus. But how many of these predicted trends are already the norm in India? from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/34iua7i

Sow your own veggies

S Nanjammal is planting seeds of self sufficiency in her own village and the other nearby ones by urging them to grow their own vegetables and fruits from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2NpTQrG

No plastic, please

K K Manoharan wins the PV Thampy Memorial Endowment Award for his continuous efforts towards recycling plastic from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2MZjhkO

Where the wild things grow

Game for mudakathan dosai? Or sundakkai sambar? Locally-grown vegetables find their way to the café at Auroville’s Solitude Farm, where Englishman-turned-Aurovillian Krishna Mckenzie is at the forefront of a local food revolution from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2q9f2Kq

Idli, sambar, and other stories

Get behind the scenes of the delicious fare at Coimbatore’s iconic Annapoorna, in a short documentary to be screened by Thinnai Talkies in Chennai from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2Wv9upV

In tandem with the environment

PK Kumar is Coimbatore’s Bicycle Mayor and he has plans to grow the idea of more and more people pedaling for change from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BXytZF

How a Kerala family shows the way towards subsistence farming

While a 20-cent plot of land in on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram cradles their own paddy fields, a well-maintained kitchen garden on the terrace of Uma Maheshwaran’s city residence provides enough vegetables for day-to-day needs from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2oC7K1C

Agriculturists from Kerala explore Israel’s precision farming methods

The harvest from Tel Aviv from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2Ws9G9k

A tournament for foosball in Chennai

Think you know the game? Test your mettle against dozens of other players in the city from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2Jyo2zP

The harvest from Tel Aviv

A group of agriculturists from Kerala explores Israel’s precision farming methods in a curated study tour from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/34fA3C1

Art of the Malayalam alphabet

The letters of the Malayalam alphabet with its squiggles, curves and circular shapes fire the imagination of artists to come up with jaw-dropping expr from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2prhxYA

8 interesting Halloween recipes you can't miss

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Diwali detox: Food items you should include in your diet

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Now that Diwali is over (and you have packed away those boxes of mithai, sweets and fried snacks), it is time to make those much-needed alterations in your diet. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3322Iuf

Bhumi wears sari of the week

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Bollywood's powerhouse performer Bhumi Pednekar is slaying one look after the other. Whether it's a pantsuit, a midi dress or a gown and if her latest look is anything to go by, the stunner is going to be the next sari queen of Bollywood. Clicked on the sets of her next flick opposite Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, Bhumi stunned her fans and the paparazzi alike in a sheer sari. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WuEZQW

10 scary books that will keep you up all night

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For those who want to read or gift ‘very’ scary books, here are some that will freak you out of your senses: from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/321eLqn

Get long hair in no time with these 5 tips

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Long hair can never go out of fashion, but waiting for it to grow is a pain, here is what you’ll need other than patience to help your hair grow a little bit faster. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/36hDD0m

Truth revealed: Should you eat fruits at night?

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Fruits are healthy, juicy, nutritious, naturally sweet and are definitely better than other sugary stuff. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/322MFLn

"My 3-year-old son has difficulty speaking"

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We have been worried about his speech skills. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/34ihA88

Why Chennai’s beach-goers are lining up at this food truck

Poblano - The Food Truck is whipping up some popular Mexican dishes and seafood in Besant Nagar from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2otCq4X

Continuous as the stars that shine

Travel to Kottayam to witness the annual sprightly dance of pink water lilies in paddy fields from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2q24U6k

All aboard the boo-ing: most haunted places to visit this Halloween

This Halloween, we scour the country interviewing guides, historians and — yes — ‘ghost hunters’ to unearth spooky spaces and chilling urban legends from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2ozHqoU

Frames and flavours to drool over

Mitali Vyas Ambetkar has carved a niche for herself in food photography from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2pge7Io

Sai Sethu travels with his camera looking for stories

Sai Sethu's YouTube channel OnTheGround documents life as he sees it from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2WsgDHG

A cleaning lady shares life lessons she learnt

Linda Thomas on the life lessons learnt being a cleaning lady from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2NuZ5qi

A tour through the Highclere Castle in Hampshire

The castle— filming location for Downton Abbey and the recent feature film based on it — will host two guests from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2Wrmn4j

Why Plats in Delhi is culinary heaven

Plats, Delhi’s contemporary international cuisine restaurant is a triumph of love, skill and fresh produce from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/34f1kVq

A guide to new car delivery inspection

An oversight on your part at that time could lead to some stress or inconvenience later from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2JwHbCj

Know this dentist’s detailed workout which helped her lose 12 kilos!

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For Mandeep Kaur, the study pressure and workload made her ignore her health, kept her away from the gym and gain weight. Unhappy with this change, she decided to transform herself and get rid of the excess weight! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2qW0f6s

Shraddha’s sari and blouse combination is beautiful

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Be it your sister’s wedding or your friend’s wedding, give your wardrobe a stylish update with some gorgeous traditional looks. If you love wearing silk saris, then take a cue from Shraddha Kapoor who wore an eye-catching colour combination. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2MZ65N5

Easiest DIY Medusa Halloween make-up look

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To take the look up a notch, you can also invest in a headgear or create your own DIY snake hair accessories to pull it off like a pro. Follow this step-by-step guide to get this look: from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/31ZdIY3

Types of Couples: Which One are You?

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Here are 8 types of couples that we all see around us. It is time for you to decide which one are you! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2qOszrd

Mom-of-three invents a DIY reward chart

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Parents are now intrigued to give the genius hack a try for themselves! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2MWN6Tg

Should you eat grapes during pregnancy?

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Are grapes good to eat during pregnancy! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2BVrxMu

Travel stories of a mother-son duo on a Bajaj Chetak

The odyssey of Dakshina Murthy Krishna Kumar and Choondarathna on their scooter has gone viral on social media from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/32Z8flg

The (almost) return of the Jawa bikes

The Czech Ambassador in India, along with Classic Legends, marked 90 years of Jawa. But where are the bikes? from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2NjxYhG

The (almost) return of the Jawa

The Czech Ambassador in India, along with Classic Legends, marked 90 years of Jawa. But where are the bikes? from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BOtGcS

A space to clean and care

Linda Thomas on the life lessons learnt being a cleaning lady from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2WrS0KX

Ordinary people, extraordinary stories

Sai Sethu travels with his camera looking for stories for his YouTube channel OnTheGround from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2NivsIu

Me, mom and a scooter

The story of mother-son duo Dakshina Murthy Krishna Kumar and Choondarathna travelling across the country has gone viral on social media from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/36fybLv

Nila House: Inside Jaipur’s ‘blue’ project

The newly-opened Nila House breaks down barriers between designers, artisans, and process, to create a space for reinvention and collaboration from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2pba0gF

Pedal your way to panoramic sights

Bicycle rides and stunning countryside landscape have rekindled the joy of photography from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/320eZhD

Why fig is called 'A fruit of heaven'?

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​We all know that fruits are full of health benefits and consuming them is a step towards a healthy lifestyle. Today, we are going to talk about one such fruit that is not only rich in nutrients but is also amongst the oldest fruits consumed by humans. According to some researchers, this fruit was plucked by Eve and not an apple. Well, the fruit we are talking about is ‘Fig’. In the holy book of Islam, Fig (Anjeer) is mentioned as ‘A Fruit of Heaven’, which belongs to the mulberry family. This fruit has numerous benefits and quite a few varieties which are mentioned below.​ from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/31RQqmU

Tamannaah's pink sari is a DREAM

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South Indian actress, Tamannaah Bhatia is painting the town pink, well literally! The southern sensation never fails to impress us with her sartorial choices and she just slayed in the most gorgeous sari ever. Well, you have to see the photos to believe us! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2MX0Qx2

5-step routine for fuller hair

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Untamed and dry hair can definitely put anyone off. Losing the shine and health of your hair is a worrisome situation no matter whether the cause is extreme weather, vitamin deficiency, stress, or poor lifestyle choices. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2BTri4B

This guy lost 18 kilos in 3 months!

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When working out for 11 years did not give him the desired results, he felt really demotivated and heartbroken. It was only when his friend taunted him that he decided to do what it ever it takes to shed those stubborn kilos. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/36aem8t

Happy Bhai Dooj 2019: Images, Wishes

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Images, cards, greetings, quotes, pictures, GIFs and wallpapers to send on Bhai Dooj. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2NoEILh

Popular works by Margaret Atwood

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Canadian poet, novelist, teacher, and environmental activist, Margaret Atwood recently won the Booker Prize. Here's a list of Atwood’s popular works. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2Wn6Mmd

Weight loss: How milk can help you lose weight quickly

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Loaded with protein, calcium and a whole lot of other nutrients, milk is often considered a “complete food” in itself. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/34gAxYR

Time’s up? Bengaluru’s vanishing antique clock repairers

In an age where replacing is considered more convenient than repairing, mechanics of timepieces are slowly becoming irrelevant from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/32RzCxw

How mystery-activity community Motojojo works

Having started in Mumbai, Motojojo — now in Hyderabad — is a community of like-minded people who gather for sessions of indie music, travel and food from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/36ch39g

Time’s up? Bengaluru’s vanishing antique clock repairers

In an age where replacing is considered more convenient than repairing, mechanics of timepieces are slowly becoming irrelevant from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2oosx8F

What training for Ultraman India 2019 is like

India’s first Ultraman format event will soon take place in Delhi from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/31Q4LQv

Is the milk you are consuming actually safe?

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Pre and post-workout skincare routine

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Exercise makes one healthier and happier. Sweating it out is an absolute roadmap to achieve glowing and healthy skin. But not having a disciplined regime in skincare could actually damage the skin. Get acquainted with what to do before, while and after a workout to make your skin look radiant and to make your hair healthy. To get that glowing skin before and after a workout, here are a few tips you must follow: from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2Wgst7m

Don't miss Rakul Preet's white lehenga

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Rakul's ensemble featured a white skirt with mirror work and a white bustier style choli. The lehenga look also featured a contrast dupatta in hot pink and red with gota patti work. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2p7E5Oc

Easy tips to save yourself from Delhi’s nasty pollution

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Exposure to such severe pollution can be harmful to health in many ways. It can aggravate and even cause problems like asthma, bronchitis, cardiovascular problems and CPOD. You will be shocked to know that air pollution has been linked with severe problems like depression and cancer. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2BOo95T

Healthy feasting

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What’s on your Diwali dinner menu? Keep up with the health trends and dish out a wellness repast featuring alternative grains and local ingredients. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/31VMLoc

Weight loss: 4 ways to detox and debloat in less than 24 hours

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Between festival binges, lavish feasts and questionable food choices, bloated belly and water weight can crop up in mysterious ways, even when you follow a strict diet and exercise. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2NfimM7

How to energise your home

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Diwali is the best time to do up your home in a way that ushers in good luck and abundance from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/31Q6qpt

Let’s not get stressed

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Diwali parties can be less stressful if you stop comparing yourself with others. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2ojQm1l

Welfare by design

Designer Aravind Joshua believes that with the right kind of intervention, textiles and handicrafts can enjoy a well deserved place in the sun from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BWZXyB

Sweet red ghoul: The virtues of pumpkin

Pumpkin makes for scary jack-o’-lanterns and yummy dishes from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BL2o73

7 rules to keep your hair LONG and healthy

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Every day we ponder on how to preserve our hair. From using the right shampoo to oiling, the internet is flooded with hair care tips. To sort it our for you, we have curated a list of seven rules you must follow on a daily basis from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2JppVie

Diwali 2019: 5 sexy ways to wear an ethnic skirt

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Be it a Diwali party or a wedding you have to attend, this season you need to invest in an ethnic skirt. It can be styled in numerous ways and you can pull off a new look every, single, time! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2Wfy51K

12 easy tips for asthmatics to stay safe during Diwali

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What is more troublesome is the changing weather – the onset of colder climates, smog combined with air, noise pollution and unhealthy foods - all of this makes it even worse for people suffering from asthma or other respiratory issues. However, here are 12 quick tips that asthma patients can follow to reduce stress and respiratory issues caused due to Diwali. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2MMTSL0

Diwali safety tips for kids as well as parents

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Here is the list of top 10 safety tips that are absolutely essential for you and your family this Diwali. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2PkGRu4

This is how my dating life improved when I quit this habit

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When a relationship goes through rough weather, we end up asking a lot of questions. Here is an answer that can change your love life for the better. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2oi15cE

This is the most hydrating drink of all! Hint: It is not water

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The first thing we all do is reach out for a bottle of water to quench our thirst. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2BKJKMJ

Ancient Ayurvedic Food Practices we need to bring back

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Ethnic and embellished

Tiruchi designer Devi Muthukumar’s Irravikkai brand reimagines the sari blouse in contemporary and fashionable avatars from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/31MJ2Jt

Edible jewellery is the newest addition to the Iron over Gold campaign

The cause egging Indian women to increase their iron intake is taking their message beyond the realm of social media. The next step: edible jewellery from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/31IZ3zR

Taking flight from Coimbatore

Birds get pride of place on a series of postcards released by the Coimbatore Postal Division from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/342UrGE

Channel Nayanthara’s ‘Bigil’ look with this capsule collection

Costume designer Anu Vardhan curates sungudi and Kanchi cotton pieces from Nayanthara’s wardrobe in Bigil from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2NisB2q

Sweet and thoughtful gifts for Diwali

Tired of the same old burfi and gulab jamun? This Deepavali, more and more people in Madurai are experimenting with alternative gifting options such as plants and home made millet treats from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BJUkne

Each dish at this Khan Market cafe is “superb”

If you want Indian cuisine as well as Continental under one roof then head to the newly opened Foxtrot from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2WbxZYU

Viren Bhagat: Jewellery’s quiet superstar

Meet the designer who listens to trance, has left the ‘Maharaja baggage’ behind, is inspired by Art Deco and Mumbai’s fisherwomen, and is ranked among the design elite from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2MICCXk

Good Earth celebrates 10 years of Sustain, with Sindhu

Good Earth marks 10 years of its label Sustain with Sindhu, a collection highlighting cultures and crafts along the mighty waterway from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/32MGNHo

The importance of light and water sensors

Anupama Mohanram on how light and water sensors can make your home eco-sensitive from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/367uSpp

Bijoux, bikes and the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair

Craftsmanship is at the core of the 2019 Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, while new-age crystals and discussions on lab-grown stones abound from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2pUHFec

Paying property tax

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2pQsz9J

How to use fairy lights this festive season

Teja Lele Desai lists 15 ways to use them this festive season from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/32MB5Fs

Festivities with a nutritious tweak

Love the Diwali snacks but struggling to keep the calorie count low? Here are a few ways you can indulge in snacking but in a healthier way from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/344Ut0K

Try these healthy Diwali recipes

The festive season is upon us and days of unlimited snacking as well, with the aroma of homemade sweets and savouries wafting out of everyone’s house. from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/368sOOi

Kavita Devgan shares guilt-free diet tips for Diwali

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It's that time of the year when all are in a very good mood - we dress up, meet friends, exchange gifts and EAT A LOT. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2PoF0EF

5 ethnic fashion trends to rock this Diwali

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As Diwali approaches, every house in India is lit up beautifully. It marks the time for us to celebrate new beginnings and celebrate with our loved ones. People not only decorate their houses but also love to deck up in traditional outfits to celebrate the festival of lights. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/33Z9L6V

Bibek Debroy translates two Hindu mytho texts

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Economist and author Bibek Debroy has come out with English translations of two Hindu mythological texts -- 'Markendya Purana' and 'The Bhagavad Gita', publishers Penguin announced. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/366RtT2

How to perfect the glittery eyes and nude lips look

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When the eyes are bright, keep the lip shade neutral, advise makeup artistes from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2PdSCT3

5 Ways you can be stress-free at work

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It depends on the amount of work that you have and/or the existing competition amongst you and your colleagues. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2MIM1hI

THIS is the worst month to get pregnant

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Due to our busy life schedules, we all have starting planning every minute little thing about our lives. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2W99WtQ

Why to avoid store-bought sweets this Diwali

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Diwali is not just a festival of lights, but of sweets and savouries too. In India, from Pooja rituals to gifting, every part of Diwali celebration involves a lot of sweets and that gives a lot of scope to the market players to fool you around. Wondering how? Well, the sweet shops are known for adulterating sweets to meet the demand. From milk to sugar, everything is adulterated and pose a threat to your health. Food experts and home chefs suggest indulging in homemade preparations like halwa, gulab jamun, besan barfi and coconut laddoo. They are easy to make and are least adulterated. Read this piece of information to know about the game of adulteration and you will realise why it is advisable to avoid store-bought sweets in Diwali. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WmzOTf

Video: Try this festive eye make-up for Diwali

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When it comes to festive beauty looks, eye make-up can make or break your look. Bold and shimmery eyes always complement Indian wear. And, the one shade that is versatile and goes well with every outfit is the gold hue. From smokey black and gold eyes to metallic liner, there's a lot to experiment with this versatile shade. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2Nbr4uN

A passport for the Kerala Blasters FC fan

Special offer from Kerala Blasters FC from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2NeNviP

Clothes swaps and second-hand sales become trendy in Indian cities

As shopping season begins, help the environment and consider buying pre-loved clothes through sales and swaps, which are slowly gaining popularity from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/33WcrSQ

Laughter isn’t a panacea but it definitely helps: Punit Pania

Mumbai-based stand-up comic, who traded the corporate for comedy, is set to tickle your funny bone this Deepavali in Thiruvananthapuram from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2WeIESH

Elite Quiz Club at Chirayinkeezhu nurtures quizzing enthusiasts

Located on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, the Club buzzes with quiz aficionados from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2Ph7pfQ

Chennai’s new Japanese restaurant has a steam punk setting

The Thirsty Crow lingers, even as Kabuki elbows its way in from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BQSwZL

Two outlets in Karamana agraharam are promoting the use of Sanskrit

The agraharam has been working towards becoming a Sanskrit-speaking village from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/32IOUEV

Deepavali shopping in Coimbatore

Be it crackers, sweets or refrigerators, the degree of enthusiasm and happy anticipation is the same as people queue up for their festive purchases from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2MGWkmk

Traditional sky lamps are getting a boost this Deepavali

Learn to craft a lamp this season from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2oXY7up

Babai’s new address

The traditional banana leaf-serving Babai Bhojanam restaurant opens its second branch on Mandalay Lane at Prenderghast Road from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2MFIqRo

Time for mithai

From kaju barfi to gujiyas and mysorepak, the Malayali’s Diwali sweet plate is pan-Indian from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2JiyoUi

The freedom to learn

The second edition of India Democratic Education Conference 2019 begins on November 28 from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2MGvgDR

Cafés and diners in Thiruvanthapuram begin serving food and fun

Cafés and restaurants are trying to be ahead of the game by serving new experiences from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/33Xjdrt

A scoop of Mysurpa

Annapoorna and Boomerang launch the Mysurpa icecream in Coimbatore for Deepavali from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/363ize3

Arriving: Food from mum’s kitchen

This festive season, JustMyRoots helps bridge the gap by delivering home-cooked goodies by your mother to wherever you are, in 24 hours from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BAYwFP

Sari love

Shobha Deepak Singh on how she is keeping alive the rich heritage of saris, through 24th edition of “Vastra Shobha” highlighting silks, ikats, Patolas and Banarasi saris at Kendra Art Gallery, that opens for three days beginning October 24 from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2PfRQFa

“The size of my T-shirt was increasing every month!”

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For 30-year-old Navneet Sharma, losing weight wasn’t only about fitting into the clothes of his choice again, it was also about getting his life back on track. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/343wiQh

5 times Bollywood proved purple is the new pink

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Here's a look at 5 purple ethnic ensembles to give you some inspiration for your next Indian look. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WbskCs

Polari Prize 2019 winners announced

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The Polari Prizes award books that explore the LGBT experience and they have just announced their 2019 winners. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2N1EcCw

5 eco-friendly beauty habits

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Here's how you can make your beauty routine eco-friendly and sustainable: from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/361QGD2

Things to say at the end of a bad date

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