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The best of K-Dramas 2024: ‘Squid Game 2’, ‘Lovely Runner’, ‘The Atypical Family’, and more

The massive success of ‘Squid Game 2’ wraps up a year that saw hits such as ‘Lovely Runner’, ‘Queen of Tears’, ‘The Judge From Hell’ and ‘Marry My Husband’ from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/U6R1PhC

Goan chefs champion local ingredients and traditional cuisine with hyper-local flavours

Goan chefs like Crescy Baptista and Chef Avinash Martins are redefining local cuisine by spotlighting hyper-local ingredients and sustainable practices from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qikbxLt

2024 and its cinema of desire | Are rom-coms, as we know them, dead?

There are no simplistic rom-coms today because the very idea of a ‘happily ever after’ has changed. Instead, movies and shows are increasingly exploring desire, sexuality and gender from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AgTSfj8

Fashion in 2024: When Indian designers took big strides by dressing up global stars

Manish Malhotra believes global celebrities turning towards Indian designers is a natural progression fuelled by “a growing appreciation for the rich tapestry of Indian fashion and craftsmanship” from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PQRk7jt

‘The India Cookbook‘ | Holiday tables with Sunita Kohli’s friends

Architectural conservationist and designer Sunita Kohli’s The India Cookbook has treasured recipes from the country’s finest from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/S2H86UG

Ed Sheeran, Bryan Adams, Diljit Dosanjh and more: Why 2024 was the year of the concert in India

There is a good chance you made a beeline for atleast one concert in India in 2024. The concert boom is underway and shows no signs of stopping in 2025 as well. We decode this trend from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/M5Duq64

La Maison Syr by Chennai-based Rashi Jain has luxury cufflinks in classic patterns and offbeat designs

The collection includes designs like Nilgiri tahrs in tailcoats, masula boats, a make up box and a poker-faced lady among others from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9iO4dSr

An eclectic collection of artwork on display at the College of Fine Arts’ annual show in Thiruvananthapuram

SEE showcases over 235 works by students and faculty of the college from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aKdPCce

Interview | Singer James Thakara on his band’s latest release, ‘Loop’ and future plans

The six-member band explores varied themes from heartbreak to the a lack of work-life balance among others through their music from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LIqz6cy

Chennai Photo Biennale is back: a complete guide to a three-month-long celebration of photography

Chennai Photo Biennale opens with Indian photography’s young, Tamil voices and a global retrospective of women in photography. Here’s a quick guide to planning your visit biennale over the next three months from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/SuxqoQ0

KRSMA’s vertical tasting showcases evolution of their Cabernet Sauvignon

Karnataka’s wine makers KRSMA recently held a vertical tasting, offering a glimpse into the world of viniculture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pjqPyzY

George Fernandez’s pyrography exhibition is on in Thiruvananthapuram

Artist George Fernandez showcases 30 works done using the pyrography technique at the exhibition, Fired Beauty from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FIlN5AL

This new restaurant in Gurugram offers a sneak peek into Bangkok’s vibrant culinary culture

from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/NB2IA9d

How dating will redefine romance in 2025

From Bumble’s “micro-mance” to Grindr’s hyper-local hookups, and Gleeden’s bold rethinking of extramarital connections, 2025 is shaping up to be a year where love ditches the rulebook from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KE7D3JW

Taking stock of 2024: How the year evolved

A glimpse into how the year 2024 evolved in travel, food, real estate, lifestyle trends and more. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rqxmLGR

In Kodaikanal, a Canadian chef makes home style pizzas

George Penner runs an informal factory-style cafe in Kodaikanal offering pizza with your choice of toppings from pesto and sun dried tomatoes to sausages, all made in house from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WRD3GNb

‘Best play’ for city’s latent talent

Chess is finding its way to the hinterlands, bringing hope of a better way of life, to students of government schools from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yvdmT4N

With user-friendly ingredients, K-Beauty brand Neaf Neaf to launch in India soon

K-Beauty brand Neaf Neaf, founded by beauty influencer and entrepreneur Jeong Jiwoo, will be available to order from January, and promises skincare products for all skin types from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dqOhsU2

A merry (meatless) Christmas

As the West warms up to vegan and vegetarian feasts, will the trend catch on in India? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kWaTLb9

An electric boat that takes the sustainable tourism route in Kochi’s Kadamakkudy islands

The e-boat Legend of Ousu takes a sustainable, no-pollution route on the backwaters around the Kadamakkudy islands from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Q6l2DxB

Geoffrey Bawa’s Bengaluru moment

Design in the Moment | Artist Aparna Rao and architect Channa Daswatte on crafting a bridge across time, through re-editions of the Tropical Modernist’s furniture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1kT45rL

How Fort Kochi’s ancient rain tree became a Christmas icon

The rain tree on Veli Ground became a Christmas icon after a bunch of boys, who used to play cricket under it, decided to deck it up from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aFpoSyw

Chennai| Guindy Children’s Park opens two cafes serving South Indian staples, and continental favourites

Now spot an ostrich and tuck into biryani at the Guindy Children’s Park. We dodge the monkeys to order lunch from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YPgIhD7

Go Christmas tree hopping in Chennai and marvel at these unique creations

Here is your guide to the city’s Christmas trees that celebrate tradition, sustainability, and the joy of giving from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OQb7mre

Through foods, drinks and traditions, foreigners make themselves at home during Christmas in Thiruvananthapuram

People from different diasporas celebrate the holidays combining the best of two worlds from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DAW0NCE

Hyderabad markets are lit with Christmas decor

A bit of tradition and innovation in decor options is set to enhance the festivities from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nxOfDi0

Screen Share | Christmas movies to warm up your holiday season

From ‘The Holiday’ to ‘Our Little Secret’, there’s something unparalleled about the warm, trope-y goodness of a romance set against the backdrop of Christmas from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VrCK5eh

Meet India’s new next-gen boy pop group, First5

With their first song ‘Tu Aadatein‘ now out, First5 members Yoshi, Tan, Elton, Daksh and their mentor Aksh Baghla speak about what it takes to bring together a pop band and make great music from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wdS7uNT

Students’ day out with the city police in Coimbatore

Every Thursday, school students from across the city enjoy an outing with the city police where they learn not just about traffic rules, arms and ammunitions, and police history, but also life lessons from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ruDB7Zw

India’s most searched travel destinations in 2024, according to Google’s report

As more and more young Indians become world travellers, trends in tourism are always changing.  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/IrwKahU

These Christmas favours offer a great start to 2025

Looking for a gifting guide for Christmas and New Year? This list has you covered from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bwtWnKT

In Goa, we taste seaweed on a tide pool walk

Join us on a sunset seaweed walk in Anjuna, Goa, to uncover the region’s rich marine biodiversity and sample the delights of sargassum, which is salty, grassy and nutty, with lingering umami notes from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jwERMA2

A handmade festive gifting guide for the season with crochet ornaments, puzzles, and more

Handmade cards, embroidered ornaments, and embroidered decor for your gifting guide this Christmas and New Year  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DPqcC5p

Mango fashion tycoon Isak Andic dies in mountain accident

Mango had a turnover of 3.1 billion euros in 2023 with 33% of its business online and a presence in more than 120 markets. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/i9vHtMd

How Madurai bakeries keep the spirit of Christmas alive with plum cakes

From Puppy’s Bakery to Hotel Fortune Pandiyan, Madurai’s Christmas bakes combine tradition, nostalgia, and a touch of festive magic from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/E1PlKh0

Artisera opens art gallery in Bengaluru

Artisera has opened an art gallery in the city after successfully completing an online presence for nine years from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wNeCsmA

Revitalising elevators

With the integration of new technologies and advanced mechanical components, elevators not only become safer for an improved passenger experience, but smarter and more energy efficient from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xgeyI75

Christmas tree of stories | Collectibles and ornaments for 2024

This year, try something fun with your tree — from glass toffees and gold Medusas, to hand embroidered stars and a polar bear in a Tiffany scarf from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VpTyoF9

Shalini Passi of ‘Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives’ speaks about fashion, fame, and art at Madras Art Weekend in Chennai

Art connoisseur and philanthropist Shalini Passi, who has taken social media by storm, was in Chennai for the Madras Art Weekend from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cZRFlQC

The man who makes mushrooms sing

Tarun Nayar, an electronic musician and former biologist, connects plants and fungi to synthesisers and lets the world listen to their symphony from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sPEKvLC

Travel: Experience Araku’s serene landscapes, tribal culture, and farm life this winter season

Araku Valley offers a fresh blend of adventure, culture and tranquility this season. Here’s a list of five things to do during a trip to the lush valleys from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/t9yZnhm

Sarmaya debuts on Mumbai’s Heritage Mile

The hybrid museum has a new home, in a century-old building in South Mumbai  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/liY2RpW

IFFK 2024: Delegates from outside Kerala on what draws them to the festival every year

Over 13,000 delegates have registered for the 29th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Oehi1Qg

Tatvika Avalokanam, a space for discussions and conversations in Thiruvananthapuram, will soon complete 50 sessions

The organisers hope to encourage people to converse and discuss myriad aspects of different topics in an amicable manner from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/clKm8BF

Way in the world: how Muslim women travelled from 17th-20th centuries

In 45 essays, three editors gather multiple travel accounts by Muslim women who, alone or chaperoned, veiled or unveiled, travelling for work or pleasure, bust every stereotype. Apart from records of the new and the unexpected, there are also observations about all aspects of life, including religious and social practices from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/NHhrS65

Chennai | Sculptor Jacob Jebaraj uses granite to explore the movement of water and soil

Primordial Elements finds movement in stone at this show at Art Kin Centre from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yDEJ5aX

Pallavi Gowda’s connect with Telugu television

Kannada actor Pallavi Gowda is making a mark in Telugu serials Nindu Noorella Savaasam and Yevandoi Srimati Garu from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JjQMd4u

Trauma rewires the brain: what does the healing process look like?

Traumatic events rewire the brain. We can’t de-wire the brain. What we can do is, therapeutically, we can help people to become aware of those triggers and learn to respond differently.  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wXzYNmf

Planners for 2025 by homegrown artists feature wellness prompts, word play

Wooden accents, wellness prompts, and word play are the highlights of 2025 planners designed by homegrown artists from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/oEbHlyO

Mumbai-based Studio Renn showcases its art-inspired jewellery collection in Chennai

A two-day showcase at Collage in Chennai on December 11 and 12 will have Studio Renn display new designs from their [Prime]al collection from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AHjaivd

Chennai | Looking for Christmas decor? Here’s what is new and where to find them

From baubles in the form of doughnuts and pop icons to pink trees and sleighs that zoom around, here’s a look at what’s trending in the world of Christmas decor this year from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0dZpGTi

MG Cyberster unveiled ahead of launch in January 2025

MG Select, the newly launched luxury brand channel by JSW MG Motor India, has unveiled the MG Cyberster that reinterprets the iconic 1960s MG B Roadster from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yoQbACX

Why Bengaluru’s Swaminathan Natarajan has a passion for heritage conservation

Hero stones or veeragallus house a treasure trove of historical information, if only we knew where to look from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1YdQz7y

Students pay tribute to poet-lyricist P Bhaskaran in his birth centenary year

The students of P Bhaskaran Memorial Higher Secondary School at Kodungallur celebrate his birth centenary year by painting the school walls with imagery inspired his poetry from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bPWZcDe

Floating vetiver islands in Coimbatore lakes to purify water

How do you ensure clean lakes and water bodies? A buoyant hydroponic platform with vetiver plants could well be the answer from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/gZ9TmB1

‘The Memory Keepers & Future Seekers’ | 5 centuries of Goan stories

Photo book The Memory Keepers amplifies the stories of Goa’s heritage houses and its families  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/oJ2Q3WA

Honda launches third-generation Amaze in India 

The latest iteration of Honda Amaze icomes with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, which scans the road and possible obstructions using multiple cameras from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4rP17BA

Odissi dancer Madhulita Mohapatra wants to popularise the dance form in Kerala

Madhulita Mohapatra will present a dance performance ‘Colours of Krishna’ as part of Changampuzha Maholsavam from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OG8Br9V

Telineelapuram: Migratory birds arrive at the birding hotspot, marking a promising breeding season

Spot-billed pelicans and painted storks have returned to Telineelapuram in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh and the number of nests are expected to be higher this year from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JN5sH1B

On a tailored culinary trail of Meghalaya by JrnyOn

A journey through Assam and Meghalaya served as a lesson in food preservation, community, and culinary discovery from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ajxb0lI

Urban Sketchers Hyderabad marks 300th event with month-long weekend sessions

The group looks forward to sketching the new Police Commissionerate building on December 14 for the first time from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vkAHIt8

Chennai| Try Goan ros omelette, truffle mushroom mousse and Tiramisu at The Park’s revamped Six ‘O’ One

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Chennai | How Anna Nagar turned into a hotspot for food and nightlife in 2024

The year 2024 has seen the largely residential Anna Nagar transforming into a late night culinary hotspot. We take you through its ever-changing food cart culture to understand what clicks ticks from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/J9m3Xxw

Walls are the new attraction in Hyderabad

Hyderabad turns to artists for customised wall murals as home decor from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LtAzVkD

Ceramic ornaments, glazed flowers await visitors at Bengaluru Studio Potters Market

With 34 potters from across India, the event will showcase festive ornaments, ceramic flowers, and more from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/w2dmPNz

Choose from architectural marvels and food prints for your 2025 calendar

From asuras and tomonuments to anddoors around the world, calendars for 2025 don a new, art-forward look from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/B5pMsVL

A bribe for the ferryman: What Uber’s latest venture in Kashmir means for shikhara owners in Srinagar

Nearly a year into its Srinagar experiment, Uber has teamed up with the Shikara Union to bring the Dal Lake’s iconic boat rides online — an idea that might seem like a gimmick to outsiders but lands as a small, hopeful ripple in a region where resilience has long been the only constant from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TS2LxCW

A 10-day festival in Delhi celebrates the Himalayan landscape, its people, and culture

Journeying Across the Himalayas by Royal Enfield Social Mission celebrates the region’s landscape, and its people, craft and culture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dx0zDVe

Audi to hike prices by 3% from January 2025 as inputs and transport get dearer

This is the third luxury auto brand after Mercedes Benz and BMW to have implemented a price rise from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KtB2LAZ

Cosplay: From fandom to fashion

Imagine a day when you get to live as your favourite character — Spiderman, Captain America, Naruto, Super Mario — by wearing their iconic outfits! This is the magic of COSPLAY. Whether you’re into superheroes, anime, video games, or even Disney princesses, there’s a character waiting for you to bring them to life. No matter if you are a newbie or a seasoned pro, cosplay is a creative way to show your love for your favourite characters and connect with other fans. Wondering how it all started? Let’s get into it! from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/UxvS3ck