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Take a safari, then go to college

The idea of a gap year, where college students take a break from academics to travel, explore and learn more about themselves, has been slowly catching on in India. How are these young travellers using their year off? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/H7apPUC

Boat makers of the South | Don’t let the Beypore urus sink

The boat-making craft from Kerala has remained unchanged for centuries. But lack of opportunities and new craftspeople could scuttle it from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6kUjYOr

Flight cancellations affected 1.5 lakh people since December 2023: Data

After the COVID-19 lockdowns and jet fuel hikes, aviation firms are now grappling with crew troubles from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rhINFf4

Bengaluru’s Sampige Foundation restores worn out images of deities 

How Bengaluru’s Sampige Foundation is restoring worn out images of deities through their MurthyShodhane initiative from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CFdGkZI

Yogi Bear Collectives, the new creative incubator in Hyderabad

To be launched by mother-daughter duo Yogini Agarwal and Chandni Agarwal, Yogi Bear Collectives promises to be a versatile space providing technical and administrative assistance to creators from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/l6zeADZ

At Puducherry, rare photo archives and research material transform into an art show

From transparent prints, an Excel scroll and cabinets of photographs: spread across the first floor of the French Institute of Pondicherry is an artistic display of the research institute’s archival wealth from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Ide6Bqj

Tejas Menon,The Archies singer, dresses his music and stories in an Indian folk aesthetic with progressive English pop in his new EP, Museum

Written after his father’s passing away, ‘Museum’ is Tejas’ attempt to learn more about himself and his past via his memories from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kQUhySA

UK-based content creator from Kerala uses makeup to transform into celebrities

Nivya Vineesh uses makeup to transform into celebrities from Prithviraj in Aadujeevitham to Fahadh Faasil in Aavesham from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4rSLeym

Coimbatore’s young wonder conquers Everest Base Camp

Eight-year-old Yazhini Ramkumar from Coimbatore and A Preethika Yashini from Chennai, a transwoman, conquer Everest Base Camp from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yHlDKnw

What are the new fitness options in Coimbatore?

Functional fitness, martial arts or sound healing. A look at some of the fitness options that the city offers from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BqlinuY

Inside Curdi, the submerged Goan village that emerges between April and June

PRINT: The writer takes a trip to the submerged Goan village that comes alive for its annual temple festival between April and June from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rY9JpqB

Actor Kani Kusruti’s watermelon clutch at Cannes was designed in Kochi

Diya John who designed actor Kani Kusruti’s watermelon slice bag talks about how it came to be from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qGhf0CI

Nirmala Kannan’s concert of golden oldies in Thiruvananthapuram to raise funds for an institute for special children

Tune in to Hope and Harmony, a fundraiser concert in Thiruvananthapuram, on June  8 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/e2UoNZL

Ladies’ night out in Coimbatore: Food, drinks, and more at Sherlock’s Lounge

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Goli soda’s second wind: a nostalgic return for India’s iconic beverage

Did you know that there are now about 700 goli soda brands in India? The drink’s resurgence is fuelled by nostalgia and a growing consumer preference for unique flavours from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1dW2BoJ

Column | Marriage is like a tanga

Phuphee breaks down why the institution needs “two wheels”, otherwise it is just a crazy bull wandering around aimlessly from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QGhtmHi

Kritikala, a Hyderabad clothing label powered by women artisans

How Hyderabad-based handloom label Kritikala provides livelihoods to women artisans, using ikat, kalamkari and Mangalagiri cotton from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/j57g36u

The world’s first 100% biodegradable pen launches in India

The world’s first 100% biodegradable pen comes with a recycled paper refill, non-toxic ink, and options for a metal, paper, or bamboo exterior from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KdYS36i

Pillars of the flyover at Bakery junction in Thiruvananthapuram get an artistic makeover

Uthamaraj KU and Vinil Chandran have painted five pillars of the flyover at Bakery Junction as part of the project implemented by District Nirmithi Kendra from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QjtNzuR

King Charles III and Jonathan Yeo | Seeing red: a modern royal portrait

The divisive portrait of King Charles III painted by Jonathan Yeo is raising as many questions as it is criticism from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JMIifQt

Photographer Ragooty’s solo exhibition captures the link between body and soul

‘Dehee Deham’, the exhibition, is about viewing the body and the soul as one entity, says Ragooty from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XJ1E4Vz

In its quest for a proper fit, Bharat explores a new shoe sizing system

India to introduce Bha shoe sizing system to cater to diverse foot shapes and sizes, aiming for perfect fit from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DZL1QwO

How Ooty’s Todas capture flowers, hills and streams on a shawl

Artisanal lifestyle brand Jaypore collaborates with the Todas of the Nilgiris to popularise the community’s distinctive, GI-tagged, embroidered shawls from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MJbDtBP

An appetite for adventure

Meet Nellie Bly the journalist who became famous for travelling around the world in 72 days and beat the fictional record set by Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1eaXJPK

Cannes 2024: Nancy Tyagi makes her maiden appearance at festival with self-stitched 20 kg gown

The Delhi-based fashion influencer debuted at the 77th Cannes Film Festival wearing a pink ruffled gown, designed and stitched by herself from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OXicMN7

Vastrakala x Victoire de Brantes | How to embroider ‘stained glass’

A series of residencies at Vastrakala aims to encourage collaborations between French artists and local embroiderers from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tkNBr8x

Abraham & Thakore open a new store in Delhi

The interiors of Abraham & Thakore’s latest store, co-designed by Studio Organon, compliment the label’s visual grammar from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qyFDAkU

‘MasterChef Australia’ judge Andy Allen on his love for India and his relationship with food

MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen on his career, visiting India and what food means to him from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/f0DWMHw

A 100 bells and a bike

With road safety awareness in mind, Mumbai cyclist Vijay Malhotra turns into a bell bike man from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MnPmVTp

Laurie Baker’s eco-friendly buildings, which showcase the architecture he championed, are living museums of his philosophy and art

Laurie Baker’s spaces are meant for the common man. Even fifty-plus years later, his buildings continue to inspire architects, much like museums. Five award-winning architects from different generations talk about their favourite Baker building. International Museum Day is on May 18 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/w0oFLyg

A bazaar with crafts from across India

Dastkar Bazaar, on till May 21 in Bengaluru, brings an eclectic collection of handicrafts from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/v6zD8RT

This woman from Assam is on a solo world tour on a bike

Meenakshi Das from Assam talks about her journey to see the world solo on her two-wheeler from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/So34nv2

Moms-to-be walk the ramp to celebrate Mother’s Day in Thiruvananthapuram

Momsoon, a fashion show, saw 12 pregnant women dazzle on the ramp from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aBGfA3O

Hamisha Daryani Ahuja’s Netflix series ‘Postcards’ fuses the vibrancy of Nollywood and Bollywood

Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, an Indian-Nigerian producer, director, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and actor, has released ‘Postcards’ on Netflix. The series reflects a multicultural essence tailored for a global audience from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5dfiIS8

Alia Bhatt stuns at the Gucci Cruise show 2025

The Bollywood actor also posed for photographs with Hollywood star Demi Moore, singer and actor Debbie Harry and Thai actor Davika Hoorne from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8ykHfOp

Explore the hidden frontiers of Arabia with Reza Pakravan

In this new show, Reza Pakravan claims to show viewers never-before-seen caves and canyons in Arabia from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GAqupPr

Archana Doshi’s Tasty Tiffin is a great guide for curating healthy lunches for kids

Perfect for the back-to-school season, Archana Doshi’s latest Tasty Tiffin offers flavourful myriad options to curate that perfect lunch box from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7eaLs4O

A new film turns the spotlight on the elusive purple frog of the Anaimalais in Tamil Nadu

Come Monsoon, and the rainforests of Anamalais in Tamil Nadu come alive with a variety of life forms including the elusive purple frog, dubbed as a living fossil. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qID5FSp

Local women power Kerala artist’s premium handmade sketchbook brand

This small business in Cherthala, near Alappuzha, handmakes artists’ sketchbooks out of premium cotton handmade paper from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0bIQ3Fg

New Trampoline Park opens at Port Stadium in Visakhapatnam

Jump, scream and soar to your heart’s content at Port Stadium where a new trampoline park and soft play area has come up from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9dcoa3F

Kerala-based artist and sculptor John Baby turns palm leaves into toys

At a summer camp in the city organised by Thanal, John shows children how to make their own toys from palm leaves from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/oPYW3Di

Hyderabad entrepreneur’s project Decode Millet to engage a million corporate employees

Vishala Reddy Vuyyala’s Decode Millet, an initiative to promote millets among corporate sector employees in eight cities from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zZri2yl

Ira Space for Performing Arts gives a fillip to cultural activities in Hyderabad

One can learn, rehearse, teach, perform and organise photo and video shoots at this new inclusive space launched by Kuchipudi dancer Sravya Manasa in Hyderabad from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AHoyIc4

Apple’s thinnest iPad has M4 chip, OLED technology, Magic Keyboard and more

The iPad Pro range — the company’s thinnest device — comes in two sizes, 11 inches and 13 inches, and its thickness measures 5.3 mm and 5.1 mm respectively from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5xtpOG3

Met Gala 2024: Indians who shone on the red carpet

From Alia Bhatt to Natasha Poonawalla, here are the prominent Indians who dazzled at the prestigious fashion ball and fund-raiser from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cOSAtWm

Watch | Photographer Hemant Chaturvedi’s bizarre experience at Uphaar cinema in New Delhi

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Dhiraj Sharma’s Time Window for 2024 is an example of how how almost anything can be upcycled

Bengaluru-based Dhiraj Sharma talks about his latest work created for the recently concluded Earth Day 2024 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vtCzgY4

A peek at the world’s first jeans made of discarded cigarette butts at Lee Cooper

Reliance retail and Code Effort join hands to launch the world’s first jeans made of discarded cigarette butts as part of the Lee Cooper Eco Collection from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4G9w7py

Gingger Shankar & Charlotte Qamaniq merge cultures in an ode to nature

With no musical instruments, this vocal tribute to Nature bridges the musical heritage of India and Nunavut, Canada (country where Charlotte is from) from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QORPCap

French luxury brand Hermès opens its new store at Mumbai’s BKC

Hermès’ latest store in the city brings the label’s silks, home decor, jewellery, watches and apparel from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rjvuFoA

Salman Rushdie, Ai Weiwei and a knife in the eye

Despite enormous threats to their life and work, the writer and the artist remain steadfastly courageous and optimistic. Here’s why we need more like them from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mqrx5Xi

Malayalam superhero character from the film ‘Minnal Murali’ to get a graphic novel avatar

Minnal Murali becomes the first Malayalam superhero to get his own graphic novel brought out by Tinkle Comics’ new imprint from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2HGqQoM

New K-dramas to watch in May: ‘The Atypical Family’, ‘Uncle Samsik’, ‘Crash’, and more

Get ready for the most anticipated K-Dramas of May, including rom-coms, superhero families, and thrilling mysteries from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2WasFuR

Back to the Future: Chennai’s car enthusiasts gathered for a unique car show

A unique car show united vintage car enthusiasts with modern car lovers for a day from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rXm8kPu

Aboard The World your residence changes every day

A peep into what it is like to live onboard the world’s largest privately-owned residential ship, home to about 150 families from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BS4jNYp

Chennai’s K-Culture enthusiasts turn to Hallyu clubs for song, dance, and conversation

There is a surge of interest in K-culture clubs as members unite to socialise, network and eat out. We meet the people fuelling Chennai’s hallyu wave from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ZrLV6mK

Explore India : Five incredible holiday experiences

Be it the magnificent landscapes that are rich in flora and fauna or the diverse and vibrant heritage and culture that the country boasts, India has something in store for every traveller. Here is a curated list of some of the incredible experiences one can have in India. Pick the ones you want to experience during your holidays.  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vLCeitB