Posts

Showing posts from December, 2020

20 things we actually didn’t mind about 2020

The cherry on top of this dumpster cake of a year from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/34YkUrE

This Christmas people spent $407 million on apps worldwide

The app spending was led by mobile game apps, as the category grew 27% year-over-year to $295.6 million, on Christmas this year. from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/384hGoB

Annapoorna Masalas and Spices launches regional masala blends

From Chettinadu milagu kulambu to Kerala’s naadan kozhi roast, the iconic Sree Annapoorna Foods focusses on regional fare in its recently launched range of masala blends. MetroPlus takes a sneak peek into the spice unit in Coimbatore from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3826BnR

Definite signs you need to take a COVID-19 test

Image
The fears of the new coronavirus mutation have made us more scared. Considered to be 70% more infectious, fresher cases are fast emerging and making many wonder if they are probably infected- either asymptomatically or symptomatically. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/34VxCri

Bizarre fashion trends of 2020

Image
As unpredictable as the year 2020 has been for all of us, it sure made us question some bizarre fashion trends that somehow saw the light of the day around the world. For better or for worse, we're glad this year is coming to an end and so are these weird fashion trends from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3o1GsuU

Revisiting the lost art of letter writing

2020 has also been the year of letters as many sought to reconnect with friends and family through intimate forms of communication from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3aXyZJS

On my table this year... 2021

What do the people who feed us — farmers, fishermen, entrepreneurs — want 2021 to taste like? Their new year resolutions comprise new habits, old aspirations, and large helping of lockdown learnings from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3hvNIwy

Rare birds and animals spotted in 2020

From whooper swans in Kashmir to Himalayan serow in Spiti Valley, birds and animals that have rarely been spotted showed up in 2020, much to the excitement of naturalists from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3o1y9iI

Rewind 2020: Malayalis who hogged the limelight on social media

Here are five scene-stealers who were in the news for all the right reasons from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2X12C4y

2020: The year in words, from ‘you’re on mute’ to ‘atmanirbhar’

New terms were introduced and certain phrases were popularised. Which ones are part of your vocabulary? from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/38MHUuJ

COVID patients may suffer with psychotic symptoms: Report

Image
COVID-19 has taken a toll on a lot of people. Besides developing physical ailments, individuals suffering with COVID-19 also suffer with mental health issues and problems. According to a recent report published by the New York Times Covid-19 patients may experience severe psychotic symptoms even after recovering from the infection. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3n2TJ5l

WhatsApp will stop working in some phones from January 1

The messaging app will work on Android devices running on OS 4.0.3 and newer versions. Apple iPhone devices running iOS 9 and higher will continue receiving services. from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3aUs9EG

Home is where the gym is

COVID-19 taught us that we need not get out to get fit from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3rIAUYn

New Year's Resolutions for married couple

New Year's Resolutions for every married couple from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3n0fOkP

The story behind the cult status of Royal Enfield

Amrit Raj’s book delves into the history of British Royal Enfield, how it made its way to India and then ended up in the hands of the Lal family from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3rJhLG3

Weight loss: "I had chicken every day and lost weight in a year"

Image
Being overweight deprives you of energy and confidence. For Divya, the excess weight made her face difficulties in playing with her daughter. A bad comment made by one of her relatives pushed her to transform and she has never looked back! Read her inspiring weight loss journey to know the diet and workout she followed to lose 30 kilos in a year! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3o3byCx

All about 2020's last full moon night

Image
Also known as the Cold Moon night, this year's last full moon sighting will motivate us to make fresher starts and send in healing energy. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3aUfH7U

Most followed home workouts of 2020

Image
With offices and gyms shutting down, our levels of physical activity also decreased drastically. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/383AF2B

Secrets of parents who raise successful kids

Image
While there may be no formula to this, parents of successful, smart kids do some things a tad bit differently. We decode some hacks to follow, recommended by child psychologists and experts from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2JBbhb0

The best foods to beat a hangover

Image
If you want to battle the New Year Day blues, beat hangover and detox, here are some foods which can come to your rescue from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/383iLNs

Are hot showers a reason for hair loss?

Image
Taking a hot steaming shower after a long day at work during winters can surely help you release stress, but is it really the right thing to do? We all are well aware of the fact that winters can take a toll on your skin, it leads to itchiness, flaky/dry skin and hair fall but so can hot showers. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WXxjrp

Top culinary books from 2020

Image
When food and the emotions that come along with it are expressed through words, it becomes magic in itself. It allows us to sit at home and travel across the world and various cultures by reading and exploring their dietary habits. Also, culinary books let us create some exotic and amazing dishes in our kitchen. At the end of a year when many of us sat and experimented with making various cuisines at home because of the pandemic, here is a look at eight culinary books from 2020. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3pC8NbK

Wish 'Happy New Year' in different languages

Image
A new year symbolises a new beginning, full of opportunities, hopes and possibilities. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3o2N3p2

RSVP for tiffin

As weddings shrink, hosts find an innovative way to include friends and family in the wedding feast from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3o2ojNt

From charity raves to virtual Champagne-toasting events... Here’s what you can do this New Year’s Eve

With most physical events cancelled, you can still groove to these virtual parties as you welcome 2021 from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3n3bscC

Prince Charles launches a luxury scarf to promote sustainability

Image
Charles, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne recently launched a limited-edition luxury wool scarf to promote sustainability. The luxury wool scarf was launched in collaboration with Mother of Pearl and Johnstons of Elgin. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/34XFA2Z

What 2021 holds for the restaurant business

Restaurants continue to adapt, fighting to survive the fallout of COVID-19. Will the rebuilding result in a stronger, humbler and kinder industry? from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3hwoCho

Rewind 2020: How the Malayalam music industry fared

In an year when film music took a back-seat, rap and indie music tuned in from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3aSU341

A book, a song, a dance...created during lockdown

The pandemic afforded unhurried time to indulge, reflect and create. The result — a lush harvest of books, poems, paintings and projects from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3hr66H9

Danish Sait, Poonam Sapra and more: Meet people for whom 2020 was a good year

The year has taken a lot from us. But some have managed to make it a year of gains: personal, professional or otherwise. They share how 2020 changed their life for the better from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3n1mMG6

2020: A look back at the automotive industry

Despite it being an uneventful year all around and fraught with uncertainty, a lot seems to have transpired in the world of automobiles. Read on... from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3aZrT7H

“Violence by an intimate partner increased this year”

Image
The National Commission for Women registered a total of 4350 complaints under the category “Protection of Women against domestic violence”, from March 2020 to September, 2020, since the pandemic unfolded. With limited permissible movement during the lockdown and a number of women being locked at home with their perpetrators, it is plausible that the numbers recorded are grossly under-reported. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3hsM4Md

Vastu tips for a new home in 2021

Image
from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3rHEAcX

Answering your vehicle-related queries

What is a good seven-seat SUV?Nishant, via email: I am looking for a seven-seat SUV that is fun to drive, has good steering feedback, a peppy engine, from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3nZvpCH

The story behind the cult status of Royal Enfield

Amrit Raj’s book delves into the history of British Royal Enfield, how it made its way to India and then ended up in the hands of the Lal family from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/383q0Fb

The riskiest place most people catch COVID-19 from

Image
It is safe to presume that there are some places which are riskier than others. Be warned! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/38JyVdL

A year that made you stay put at home

For those not accustomed to staying indoors, 2020 posed several challenges. We find out how the passing year has been for some of them who did WFH from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/34TCPQh

Severe long COVID may trigger stench of fish and burning

Image
The novel coronavirus has surely taken a toll on a lot of people. However the lingering effects of the deadly virus is what is disrupting the lives of millions. The long-COVID symptoms, along with the usual coronavirus complications, may range from mild to severe medical conditions that may or may not need immediate attention. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/37ZP9Am

10 words that described an ‘unprecedented year’

from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WT6pAO

Make-up trends from 2020

Image
From animal print graphic eyes to duo-chrome lids, we have brought together our favourite make up looks that were a big trend in 2020. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3pAjsDT

How to eat healthy in winters

Image
The greatest challenge in this season is to keep oneself active and healthy. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3aRGTnO

When should you start saving money?

Image
When should you start saving money? from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3rEeGa8

Wisest zodiac signs you can rely on

Image
Your ability to look at the world and learn new things is what makes you wise. Nobody is really born with wisdom, what you experience in life makes you wiser than others. Not just that, but the kind of person you are makes a lot of difference in the level of maturity you have. Some wise people share their wisdom with others and believe that knowledge is a useful tool that needs to be shared. They are good at giving advice because they have good judgement. Here's looking at the zodiac signs who are wise beyond their age and the kind of people you can always turn to for some advice. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3rBJ5G1

Bakery dishes people made in 2020

Image
The lockdown also made people try and explore various stuff including cooking and baking. Here is a look at the bakery dishes people made the most in 2020. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3hziWmD

The biggest parenting trends of 2020

Image
The year 2020 made parenting a tough job more than ever. Here are a few biggest trends of 2020. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3hqUPq4

Tips to make your kid sleep faster

Image
When it comes to sleeping, even adults face a lot of problem. So, it is only natural to expect the same from children. That said, children are innocent and they can be lulled to sleep with various tips and tricks. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WXMikY

Weight loss: "I have oats khichdi for dinner and a glass of haldi milk"

Image
An inspiring video on the internet acted as the big changer for Anubhav, who gave himself a goal to lose weight and is now a motivation to many like him, and has also written a self-help book. To know how he lost 20 kilos in record time, read his transformation story from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2KJjk65

Legendary French designer Pierre Cardin dies at 98

Image
Famous for his avant-garde style and neo space designs, legendary French designer, Pierre Cardin passed away on Tuesday. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2KzTXDR

'Brokini' for men: Here's what it is

Image
2020 has been a year of bizarre fashion and here's another feather in its cap, thanks to bikini for men, or should we say friends? Two Canadian friends, Chad Sasko and Taylor Field have stirred up the internet with their innovation, Brokini, which is basically bikini inspired beach garment for male friends who love to hang out together. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3rBkqRP

10 popular audiobooks of 2020

Image
As book helped readers find some solace in a difficult year that 2020 has been, many people opted for digital formats which lead to a rise of audiobook consumption. Here we share the 10 popular audiobooks of 2020, according to the British Council Library. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/37Wx4TT

Sweet scent of tradition: Attars bring the past forward in India

These natural fragrances have a cult following that seems to defy their low-profile marketing from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3rErVaC

My COVID Story: My periods got delayed due to the infection

Image
Neha Pant was preparing for a family wedding when she tested positive. Here she shares her struggle with loss of smell and taste and how her menstrual cycle got affected due to COVID. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2Jq5BjQ

Signs to check if COVID-19 has affected your menstrual cycle

Image
Almost all women report at least one change to their menstrual cycle after COVID-19, which is a clear indicator of how bad the virus may get for women in the long run. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WUmpCE

Royal outfits and their hidden meanings

Image
From Queen’s Elizabeth’s iconic wedding dress to Princess Diana’s cleavage bags, besides making bold style statements, the royals have expressed a lot through their fashion. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3hqZatr

Kareena to write a book on pregnancy

Image
Kareena, who is expecting her second child with husband Saif Ali Khan, is all set to write a comprehensive guide to pregnancy in a new book. Read more details here. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WTJhlO

Kids of these sunsigns find it hard to open up

Image
Most children are innocent and extremely expressive, as their hearts are made of gold and their souls pure. However, some kids have the tendency to suppress their emotions and hide their feelings in the most unimaginable fashion. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3hBN1SN

Illustrator Rajiv Eipe on the power of images

Illustrator Rajiv Eipe on the art of telling stories without words from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3n21JUd

Big click energy: how video gaming emerged as a productive lifestyle in 2020

This year, we saw gaming surpass its mere hobby status and emerge as a productive lifestyle for many around the world from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3aOMIm0

Warning signs you are at a higher risk for long COVID

Image
From symptoms which resemble acute exhaustion, fatigue, lingering cough, breathlessness to more critical cardiac and lung scarring, post COVID could strike kids as young as 12. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3mTqtxD

Weight loss story: "I have eggs whites in skimmed milk "

Image
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. An engineering student and social activist, Akash Singh never knew a scary workout injury would guide him to the path of holistic fitness and help him build a sculpted body! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3rCmFVe

Best immunity boosters of 2020

Image
from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3pwOSe9

Sunsigns who know how to celebrate life!

Image
The secret to having a successful life isn’t by acquiring all possessions and being the best out of everyone, but it is all about being happy. Knowing how to celebrate life is an admirable quality that only happy and contented people have. Such people are grateful for what they have and try to bring the best out of every situation. Such positive personalities are always grateful for what they have, which gives them a lot many reasons to celebrate each day of life. So, here are here top zodiac signs who are always happy and celebrate each day like it is. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3aRcJRI

Archaeologists find ancient street food shop

Image
According to Massimo Ossana, director of the Pompeii archaeological park, the preliminary analyses shows that the figures drawn on the front of the counter, represent, at least in part, the food and drink that were sold there and this is for the first time they were excavating an entire termopolium. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3rs8Ybc

The right time to eat dinner

Image
While there is no fixed time for dinner so to speak - as much depends on when you sleep and when to wake up - but having a fixed timing can help you enhance your lifestyle in many ways. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3pvNtEO

Quick fashion tips to make you look taller

Image
First and foremost, believe in body positivity and love the way your body is. Self-love and self-worth will give you the confidence you didn't think you needed. Now that we're clear on loving your natural self, we also understand that as humans, we lust after things we can't have. And talking specifically about the extra inches of height, you can only create illusions to look taller. How do you do that? Well, these fashion tricks will always help. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2WRmBmf

Most commonly identified COVID signs in kids

Image
Even as most kids stand to miss out on receiving priority doses of COVID vaccines right now, newer studies suggest that the newest coronavirus strain also carries potentially threatening complications for the kids from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/37T7jnc

Funny royal family moments

Image
When it comes to the British royal family, they're known for their sophisticated lifestyle and vibrant personalities. However, there are times when they're caught off guard on cameras and we get to see a few funny moments along the way. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3aNUhJJ

These face shields are the coolest accessory

Image
Pandemic fashion has become a thing of sorts and no matter how much we ignore latest trends, we often end up giving in to them. This has become true for all the stylish protective gear that has surfaced in the market in 2020. From bejewelled masks to transparent gloves, the year saw a lot of innovation in pandemic fashion accessories, and the latest accessory to join the list is stylish face shield. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2JqgYZh

Employees of Kollam Municipal Corporation in Kerala cultivate groundnuts on a median strip

The crop was grown on the strip at Kappalandimukku and the yield came to around 20 kilograms from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3nVtXBc

Lap desks to selfie lights: These gadgets became 2020’s underdog WFH heroes

We look back on the underdiscussed gadgets that made our work-from-home space a little easier and stress-free from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2WT0Y4Q

My COVID Story: My sense of taste did not recover for a month

Image
Shailaja Lohar was happy when she could stay at home around her daughter due to the lockdown. But soon she tested positive along with her 7-year-old daughter. Here is her COVID journey from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3mUuLoH

Alarming symptoms of new COVID strain that need attention

Image
With the onset of the new COVID-19 strain, people have entered a state of turmoil. While scientists and medical professionals are working tirelessly to identify and establish the source of the mutation, much still remains to be uncovered. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2KxuJ9b

Safe home remedies to remove Moles

Image
Try these home remedies to safely remove moles. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2KF9oum

Times you should you wear a face mask at home

Image
This can actually help to cut down the risk of infection by almost 50 per cent. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3aLvjdW

Why people gain weight in winters and how to avoid it

Image
Winter season brings an array of health concerns along with it. It not only flares-up up cold, flu, arthritis, skin and respiratory diseases but also leads to weight fluctuation. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/38BPUPj

5 earrings that every woman should own

Image
Earrings are among the most visible jewellery accessories. They accentuate one’s look and attract the attention of both men and women. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3pthapM

10 ways to avoid weight gain

Image
from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/2MdVvnl

Sunsigns who'll be most successful in 2021

Image
With this year coming to an end, people are extremely excited to know what 2021 will hold for them. As we look forward to having a much more successful and fruitful year, people yearn to know if the coming year holds lucky stars for them. While it is difficult to accurately predict the future, astrologers have been able to determine some parts of it, based on zodiac signs and their personalities. So, here are the top zodiac signs who will be the most successful in 2021. from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/3rHOV90