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Milind Soman interview: ‘Endurance sport is a life-changing experience’

Actor-fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, his wife Ankita Konwar, and mother Usha discuss fitness for all ages in their book ‘Keep Moving’ from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/640KJdO

We try Chennai’s viral ₹500 idli at Adyar Ananda Bhavan

The viral idli comes with blueberries, almonds and a special podi charged with shiitake mushroom, Brazil nuts, ashwagandha and more. Here’s what we think about it from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pABclOv

How Bengaluru’s queens are redefining Indian masculinity

The world of drag in the city has largely been left unexplored. Three of Bengaluru’s queens talk about their lives and journey from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/R1ZUTuv

Archana Rao on ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: The minute Amitabh Bachchan tried on the Ashwatthama costume, it looked brilliant

Archana Rao discusses the costume designing for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, from using rubber-coated neoprene fabric to aged mul cottons and discarded materials from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VnK6OEv

Six mobile food banks in Bengaluru serve the city’s disadvantaged communities

Six mobile food banks set up by Atria Foundation now serve the city’s disadvantaged communities in KR Market, Gandhinagar, and Ejipura from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/R86v7Eu

This Coimbatore school teacher has an enviable collection of cacti and succulents

Shemalatha Sundar, a school teacher in the city, sources the plants from across the country from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/agZyELT

Actor, stand up comic, content creator... the many roles of Ashish Vidyarthi

The actor is travelling the country with Raining Smiles, his impromptu stand-up gigs, chasing the monsoon from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WKUPClz

French politicians navigate evolving fashion rules

Women politicians in France have largely abandoned the neat designer outfits of the past in a bid to look less elitist from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/UQtF57x

Katra Marriott Resort & Spa: A luxurious escape near Vaishno Devi shrine

Marriott hotel’s 150th location in India comes with bunk beds in family rooms, a 24×7 wellness centre, a fully equipped spa and scrumptious local delights. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6Z8TjCw

Dutch building in Srikakulam drawing tourists in droves

The elegant structure, which was constructed 300 years ago on the banks of Nagavali river, is said to have served as a shelter for traders and others who used to visit the district for business purposes; a major portion of the building has however collapsed from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BbmIHV8

Scholars, historians on a mission to illuminate Srikakulam’s forgotten heritage

While Buddhist structures in Dantapuri near Amadalavalasa have suffered damage, the Salihundam structure near Gara remains largely in good shape, thanks to initiatives taken by the Archaeological Survey of India and Tourism department from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XwtcES8

Exploring India’s design past

A look at bold colours, geometric patterns and intricate architectural elements, derived from the era of kings, that are still seen in modern homes from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/eRTxtuA

Dhruv Kapoor’s SS25 Co-Ed show at Milan Fashion Week: Bunny therapy meets gender-fluid fashion

The designer’s collection at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2025 celebrated both childlike insouciance and the concept of oneness from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AHBmSdi

Discreet and offbeat getaways are the new luxury

The quiet luxury travel trend is having its moment with well-heeled travellers trading flashy parties and popular cities for novel experiences and off beat destinations A hot air balloon ride in Mexico, a river cruise in the Ganges, or a a safari in Botswana. Here is how to ditch the crowds and plan a discreet, luxury getaway from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ZMjYdPk

Expo by students of Seed, Muvattupuzha, is an intersection of architecture and art

The fifth edition of Seedscape, an annual exhibition of the students of Seed — APJ Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Muvattupuzha, discusses how architects can engage with the community and offer building solutions for the future from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MxEo26j

Unlocking the tortoise’s time capsule: Can we mimic their longevity?

What if I told you that a tortoise named Jonathan, who holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest living land animal, is 191 years old? While the cosmetic industry races to develop the latest anti-aging products, Jonathan appears to possess the true secret to long life. This phenomenon is known as negligible senescence. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/J3yUVhY

Why do popcorns pop?

Lights dim, projector whirring, and the smell of buttery goodness fills the air. Movie night is the perfect escape, but something seems missing... what could it be? Popcorn. Popcorn and movies go together. But have you ever wondered what makes the popcorn pop? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/skrA6fY

Cannes Lions 2024 | Humour makes a comeback

People are ready for some levity and lightheartedness, and the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity’s new ‘Humour’ category is an acknowledgement from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hsal6c1

Chennai | Travelling Plants exhibition explores art, nature, and history

The Alliance Française of Madras is hosting the Travelling Plants exhibition, a trans-disciplinary project that intersects Nature with art and history from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YX8rNhk

Want to go offroading? Now, there are schools that teach you how to drive through challenging conditions

From being used for relief work to driving holidays, off-roading is being recognised as a future skill. Here’s what you can learn at an offroading class from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Is8vkMP

Actor Aparna Gopinath’s new play debuts in Chennai

Theatre artiste and actor Aparna Gopinath directs Stop, Look, But Proceed , based on the play How I learned to Drive by Paula Vogel from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KluGU5s

Indian National Ultimate Frisbee team wins silver at the 2024 Asia Oceanic Championship held in Japan

Team India won against defending champions the Philippines at the finals held at Shirahama, Japan from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hKr12bw

How classical dance and yoga complement each other

Bharatanatyam dancer Rukmini Vijayakumar writes about the experience of finding herself and her art through yoga. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LTpf245

‘Why is he hiding behind the curtain?’, a graphic novelette for children, takes readers into the world of Kerala’s performing arts

Written by Arun Narayan and illustrated by Sanusha US, Why is he hiding behind the curtain? is a delightful introduction to Kathakali and Ottanthullal from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vzX9Ykm

A Hyderabad art showcase uses everyday images to present the unseen

Can You See What I See?, at Hyderabad’s Kalakriti art gallery, is an invitation to viewers to look beyond the obvious from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GVubgJe

Why the fate of the Chikankari artisans hangs by a thread?

While the Madras Chikankari has become extinct, the craft’s popular Lucknawi tradition is also facing a threat from automated textile production  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1axJvjH

Check out edgy jewellery pieces from these contemporary Indian labels

Hair buns, rhinestone gloves, nail claws... Stepping away from traditional designs and stones, designers share how they fuse imagination and innovation to create a range of new-age jewellery from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sxZTYyB

Column | Tracing Parsis and their monotheism

The Parsi community is the transition zone between the monotheistic and polytheistic mythologies of West and South Asia from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/23IubMi

Column | Let me swear them in

I am excellent at saying ‘I’. Happily, it is also the most important word for the swearing-inner from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/E7Cfjlv

Haritha Foundation empowers change through empathy

An IT professional in the US, K Phani Raja Kumar, along with his JNTUH alumni, works towards empowering children in rural Telangana and Andhra Pradesh through Haritha Foundation from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KHrUeMW

With 22 carat gold bands and elegant motifs, this Chennai brand’s dinnerware will make you want to throw a party soon

With 22 carat gold bands around the edges and elegant motifs, this collection of dinnerware will make you want to throw a party soon Aura Design’s just launched collection of crockery, table linen and stationery is on display at Amethyst this weekend from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CwLM9fV

Handmade knitwear, jewellery at Busy Fingers pop-up in Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s Busy Fingers are back with their second-pop featuring handmade knitwear, apparel, jewellery, and more from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MvmxK3w

Watch: Tamil Nadu takes to windsurfing: Why this Olympic sport is gaining popularity in Chennai

We board a yacht at the port, and brave the choppy waters of the Bay of Bengal to watch windsurfers race against each other. Learn more about the Olympic sport gaining popularity in Chennai, thanks to our ideal winds and waters from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4QB6YHO

Vivek Verma gets going with ‘Raahat’

With a repertoire of soulful compositions and the recently released ‘Raahat’, independent artiste Vivek Verma is poised to make a lasting impact on the music scene from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/a5roX2h

The Himalayan Knot | How Royal Enfield and its bikers are documenting the Northeast’s culture  

Through meaningful fashion capsules with mainstream designers and documentation, the motorcycle giant’s new initiative hopes to highlight regional practices of the indigenous communities from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BirtMu6

Embroidery of Dreams: Deepika Khatri’s journey to Cannes

Designer Deepika Khatri made news when actor Rebecca Kunikowski wore her work on the red carpet. She talks about her life and how it brought her to Cannes from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aS8ebJ2

Tourism authorities yet to explore ways to promote ecotourism destinations in Kozhikode

Monsoon tourism packages such as rain walks and guided trips have not been announced for tourists here despite their popularity in ecotourism destinations outside the State. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uh2AcG8

Reader’s Digest: A favourite across generations of magazine lovers

As the UK edition of Reader’s Digest closed down this month, ardent Indian fans share their memories about the magazine from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GXxJKY2

Arish John Andrews designs and makes bespoke ornaments from natural materials such as seeds, clay, bamboo and so on

Arish John Andrews designs and makes bespoke ornaments from natural materials such as seeds, clay and bamboo from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LrkmiVt

Music heals the soul, says Rear Admiral Nirmala Kannan (retired), who has her own Youtube channel

Nirmala Kannan says social media provides a platform for the young and the old to showcase their skills from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uN8mVLd

Roy Thomas’ show, Deep Within, re-imagines historic sculptures in the context of climate change

Roy Thomas’ works show iconic sculptures and art works of the world submerged in the ocean from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/eAU5NuY

Chennai | Prakriti Foundation begins Pride Month celebrations with a mix of poetry and fashion

Poetry, panels and panache. This is how Prakriti Foundation celebrates Pride Month from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/J0EuOKj

Hyderabad: Weavers design the Sonthanga collection with locally sourced organic cotton

An initiative of Malkha Commons brings farmers, spinners and weavers together on a common platform from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/l8Fp3fn

Bhoomi Habba is all about nature and its conservation

Bhoomi Habba, a day-long event organised by Visthar, is aimed at promoting a sustainable lifestyle and tackling water crisis in the city from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OSXowyF

World Environment Day 2024 | How Bengaluru’s India Sweet House is thinking outside the box

On World Environment Day, which falls on June 5, we look at how India Sweet House is doing their bit for the planet from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DVZbkH8

World Environment Day: Environmentalists Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana create India’s first biosphere in a tiger reserve

Meet the duo behind India’s first biosphere in a tiger reserve, and another atop the Western Ghats from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/m1DVbOa

Catch High School Musical’s stage adaptation, Wildcats: The Musical in Chennai

Led by a young cast and crew, Poochu’s Productions’ Wildcats: The Musical will celebrate teen spirit through song, dance, and drama on stage at The Music Academy from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GQhe5Vl

Desi Trill is a new genre that celebrates South Asian music

Desi Trill, founded by Ty Ty Smith and Shabz Naqvi, is more than a record label; it is a cultural movement that celebrates and globalises South Asian music from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MyEQxgF

Bengaluru through sepia stained postcards as seen by anthropologists Emily Stevenson and Stephen Hughes

Anthropologists Emily Stevenson and Stephen Hughes elaborate how postcards provide vital clues to history from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EHVbFWk

Egypt's Sudanese refugees using rich cuisine to build new lives

Sudanese entrepreneur brings Sudan’s culinary traditions to Egypt, aiming to introduce Egyptian palates to Sudanese culture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2sCWivK

Coimbatore’s green machine: Student team builds hydrogen-powered vehicle

Students at Kumaraguru Institutions in Coimbatore designed a hydrogen fuel cell car for the Shell Eco-Marathon, pushing boundaries in sustainable automotive technology from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1FJ3w4l