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Coimbatore Race Course Road food guide: Best places to eat

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Spanish high-street brand Bershka arrives in India

With its first store in Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium, the Spanish streetwear giant brings trend-driven fashion, a seamless shopping experience, and a loyalty programme from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Qcgzfnp

World building is their forte | Eeshaan Kashyap to Aaquib Wani, the most wanted creatives

From tablescapes and unique concert concepts to brand launches that double as art interventions, these creatives are changing the way events are being designed today from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/E1wGDvj

A textile journey at Jaipur’s 28 Kothi

Heritage conservationist Yeshwant Rao Holkar and designer Tahir Sultan on keeping an age-old craft alive in a rapidly evolving world from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sKlnhuC

Watch: All about Shoonya - The Festival of Nothingness

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Wall art in Thiruvananthapuram featuring bougainvillea blooms merging into a smiling face grabs eyeballs

The portrait, done on the roadside wall of a house, blending Nature and art, has gone viral on social media from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/c8d9Zau

Robin David marks 50 years in sculpture with a stunning solo exhibition in Hyderabad

‘Sculpting Voids’ reveals a sculptor’s lifelong dialogue with stone and space from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bpsAYBa

Manish Malhotra brings sequined abayas and pantsuits to Dubai Fashion Week

Designer Manish Malhotra marked one year of his flagship store in Dubai with a fashion show and supermodel Adriana Lima as its showstopper from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nS9CAmb

The 100 years of labour and love behind the legacy of MTR, Bengaluru’s iconic restaurant

MTR’s current custodian, Hemamalini Maiya, and author Pratima Chabbi, tell us about the restaurant’s history in a new coffee table book from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Q2xwEJN

Skincare tips from Dr Renita Rajan whose brand Chosen turns five

Dr Renita Rajan talks about R&D and what goes into making products for skin of colour from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Oay3h5G

How this equestrian club is making horse riding more accessible in Coimbatore

Coimbatore’s Alexander Equestrian Club trains national and international champions while trying to make horse riding accessible for all from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DUiSrO8

Mahindra launches Scorpio-N Carbon edition with bold all-black styling

Mahindra unveils the Scorpio-N Carbon Edition, featuring an all-black theme with smoked chrome accents and premium interiors. Exclusive to the Z8 and Z8L variants, it retains the SUV’s performance while offering a bold, custom look. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kY8Rwqr

At 80, B.P. Wadia’s vision for Indian Institute of World Culture in Bengaluru still going strong

Eight decades on, BP Wadia’s objective of the Indian Institute of World Culture as a harbinger of a cosmopolitan spirit, still remains relevant from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WwPjNVv

A peek into the world of accounting and taxation

A team of chartered accountants in Coimbatore demystify numbers and taxation in a series of videos from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WkrXnqo

Bookmark: A dating app that matches you over books, not looks

Bookmark, a dating app for bibliophiles created by the founders of Cubbon Reads, prioritises deep conversations over quick swipes from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/c0nMr9f

New icons on two wheels: Jawa 350 Legacy Edition, TVS Ronin 2025, and KTM 390 Duke make their mark

Three major motorcycle manufacturers have unveiled their latest offerings, each catering to a distinct set of riders from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CQzGIpO

When did humans first get tattoos?

From ancient civilisations that have shone light upon inking tools to well-preserved ancient mummies with symbols tattooed, the history of tattoos goes beyond geographical borders, cultures, and generations from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/odXTp1w

Mahindra Percussion Festival returns to Bengaluru for third edition

The Mahindra Percussion Festival is back in the city and will be held on March 1 and 2 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/P2ENVaU

Counting stitches in Jodhpur | Inside ‘Surface’ in Jodhpur

Shon Randhawa and Mayank Mansingh Kaul’s homage to Indian embroideries and embellishments posits the craft repertoire as art from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WUc0HjQ

Paul Beumer’s ‘Play becomes joy’ exhibition | ‘I don’t believe in the hierarchy between art and crafts’

Dutch artist Paul Beumer speaks on his process, working in tandem with weavers from Karur, and colour as communication from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4Fda3kP

Watch: Bengaluru’s beloved cup of filter coffee is about to get more expensive

The price of a cup of filter coffee is set to increase by ₹3 to ₹5, depending on the establishment. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hqNAtHS

Beyond the buzz: Do celebrity-owned restaurants in Mumbai have real staying power?

Paparazzi stakeouts, high-profile guests, and aspirational dining — celebrity-owned restaurants have redefined Mumbai’s culinary landscape. But can they survive beyond the spotlight? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mqiDn3V

Telangana mountaineer Anvitha Padamati scales Aconcagua, sets sights on new peaks

Mountaineer Anvitha Padamati adds another feather to her cap by summiting Aconcagua in Argentina, gears up for further challenges from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/386XRYF

Rug tufting in Hyderabad is the latest trend in experiential art

Rug tufting sessions gain momentum as a fun way to catch up with friends in Hyderabad from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7DG8O2k

String Theory, a Berlin-based sitar band featuring international musicians, makes its debut in Thiruvananthapuram

String Theory, consisting of sitar musicians from Germany, South Africa, South Korea, Russia and India, strikes a chord with the audience through Hindustani music from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wAVyexu

The first ever German Shepherd Speciality Show in Thiruvananthapuram showcases dogs from across the country

Over 140 dogs participated in the show organised by the German Shepherd Dog Confederation India – Travancore chapter from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/w5xoYMW

International hotel chain Pullman comes to Chennai. Here’s a sneak peek

In partnership with the Ceebros Group, Accor-owned Pullman on Anna Salai has 232 rooms and 11 suites from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nTe6IK8

9 chefs meet 9 artists 

‘The Gathering’, an unusual collaborative effort in New Delhi this weekend, is the latest example of top Indian chefs fuelling collective growth from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jd5TKg4

From rooms to boats to doorstep delivery, diving into the history of the moving libraries of India

‘Where there is a will there is a way’ is very apt for describing the evolution of libraries around the world; from rooms to buildings to buses to boats to doorstep delivery, these knowledge bundles have understood the assignment. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ZvP8Fhw

Exploring George Town, Penang: A blend of heritage, street art and modern charm

The first thought that strikes you when you step out of Penang airport in Malaysia is the nearly sound-free environment; the roads are teeming with vehicles like any other metropolis, yet a paradox unfolds from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3VFYyl1

Bento is now a staple for sweet tooth in Chennai

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In Jaipur, the FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025 showcases gender fluid fashion and rebellious streetwear

At Jaipur’s Diggi Palace, the FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2025 gives us a glimpse into our future wardrobes. We meet some of the country’s top designers to find out what you will be wearing this year   from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/T7rGEpi

Escape: Ritu Beri’s surprise gift to Socorro 

Ritu Beri’s The designer’s latest outing in Goa boasts bold colours, macro-florals, and houses a garden cafe and her resort wear collection from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ZeFUrV3

Coimbatore | This performer uses puppetry for inclusive storytelling

Tiruppur-based Poongodi Mathiarasu, trained in eight forms of puppetry, speaks on the therapeutic effects of the art form from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EdqmKax

Video | Viraj Khanna’s highlights from India Art Fair 2025

Artist Viraj Khanna shares some of his favourite artworks and installations from India Art Fair 2025 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/49gqsMr

Who is the Indian art collector?

From collectible design and experimental practices to prioritising emotional value, the 2025 India Art Fair saw buying trends evolving, and a buyer profile that is as diverse as it has ever been from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FwMnj4H

M.F. Husain and the question of censorship

Last month, two of the painter’s works were seized, sparking conversations on artistic freedom, disagreements, and cultural conformity from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7m0dkR9

Column | Tales of marriage and murder

Beheadings abound in the stories of goddesses, as do the fears and concerns that communities could not openly discuss from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/o8O35UD

Blue lotus and parrots... Kochi designers on how they created the Kerala-themed look for actor Keerthy Suresh’s wedding

Jewellery designer Asha Sebastian and daughter, bridal designer Tiya Neil Karikkassery share the experience of working with actor Keerthy Suresh on one of her bridal looks from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2o13duK

Chennai-based deep tech startup pioneers in 3D printed villas

The automated construction techniques deployed by Tvasta, a startup incubated at IIT-M, have enabled futuristic design and faster completion time. A ground-breaking project that demonstrated the potential of 3D printing technology in modern construction, says co-founder Parivarthan Reddy from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RFkGuXC

Vasundhara Vee: A jazz voice in the world of fashion

At Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s recent silver jubilee event, Vasundhara Vee’s rendition of ‘We Shall Overcome’ resonated with the designer’s vision and his remarkable journey from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jzRCer3

Smorgasbord of sessions at Alliance Literary Festival 4.0 in Bengaluru

The fourth edition of the Alliance Literary Festival that begins this week celebrates much more than literature from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FQqO5hJ

Deepika Padukone stuns at Cartier anniversary event, Ranveer Singh reacts

Videos of Deepika’s ramp walk at the ‘A Journey of Wonders’ exhibition at Dubai’s Al Shindagha Museum quickly went viral from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9tkSVuj

Nitin Soma’s pottery is a conversation starter in Hyderabadi

Potter Nitin Soma’s dented, textured clay pieces with Dakhni words celebrate Nature’s forms from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5eO6YDl

Hyderabad | Naik City, art from the gaze of an autorickshaw

Rajesh Naik, an art student and auto driver from Hyderabad’s Old City, will be showcasing more than 50 of his artworks at a solo exhibition from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0yVWKeL

This Valentine’s Day, meet couples who met on vacation

Sometimes a missed flight or a spur-of-the-moment trip can lead you to your romantic interest. Think that happens only in the movies? Meet these real-life couples who met on vacation from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/y0u3RLj

This new restaurant in New Delhi serves food from undivided Punjab

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The Great Racquet Swap - Why Tennis Players Are Embracing Pickleball

Chennai Picklersss by Sports Den launches with some of the city’s leading tennis players, as well as Indian tennis legend Ramesh Krishnan, demonstrating a growing trend in the world of racquet sports from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lp5tuOQ

Gallery Space and Iconart Gallery celebrate milestone in Hyderabad’s evolving art scene

Founders Hanumantha Rao and Avani Rao Gandra share their expansion plans and the launch of new groups from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/e5KWuaN

Single this Valentine’s? Get yourself a Galentine

This February, love is in the air. Swap the red roses and candlelit dinners for a girls night out with your best friends from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ocYReJC

10 sought-after books for design lovers

Geoffrey Bawa to Carlo Scarpa and more, these titles are collector’s items that also make for delightful gifts from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4BHh7n3

‘I had no idea who Ed Sheeran was. I gave him a head massage’

Pop musician Ed Sheeran who is in India for his tour, got an intense head massage from A Sandeep who runs Kerala Hair Dressers, a saloon started in 1939 in T Nagar’s lanes. This is his story from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MbZUyfH

High-end health clubs allegedly conceal an exploitative work culture in Thiruvananthapuram

SHRC rules fitness coaching fell under scheduled employment and minimum wage, and workplace protections should apply from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/d561Iv7

Natural stones set to sparkle at STONA 2025 in Bengaluru

STONA 2025, to be hosted at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre between February 12 and 15, will witness a range of attractions, including live demonstrations and a display of works by award-winning sculptors from across the country from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dqpiW89

A rare motorcycle finds a home in Mavelikara

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Now, rent a Water Metro ferry to go on backwater tours

Groups of people can rent a ferry for ₹15,000 an hour during off-peak hours from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/IVycqTB

How reuse culture in Chennai is promoting sustainability 

Two hyperlocal WhatsApp-defined groups in Chennai are showing residents in their respective localities how to free themselves of the tyranny of underused items in a socially and environmentally responsible manner from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yn3rs1d

Coimbatore’s assisted living facility opens a range of sensorial games for the elders

Coimbatore’s assisted living facility for the retirement community opens counselling sessions and a range of sensorial games for the elders from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uPbrkEY

Iris van Herpen | Inside a hybrid mind

Meet the Dutch fashion designer who uses materials in ways never seen before, pushing boundaries with everything from art and technology to mycelium networks and kinetic energy from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4xcYS0T

A brew school in Kerala which trains baristas

The Brew School in Kochi is training baristas in the art of brewing that perfect cup of coffee. The course, taught in Malayalam, is accessible and affordable from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HFS56ui

KOCHI | ‘Go With The Flo - The Period Game’ is an educational board game that debunks myths around menstruation

Kerala research scholar creates a board game, Go With The Flow - The Period Game, which demystifies menstruation from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XoWuBpO

Chennai | Five art shows that you should not miss this week

It’s time to gallery-hop in Chennai. Here is our pick of the best art shows in the city this week from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/S0dJl78

When Chennai parks turn into open air art galleries

As more organisers of art events seek to host them outside galleries and museums, they expect support from the local civic body from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OCWckKg

Ed Sheeran in Chennai: A first-time concertgoer’s live music experience

From the best songs across his albums to a surprise AR Rahman onstage collaboration, Ed Sheeran’s concert in Chennai was a live experience that proved to be wholesome and high-energy in equal measure. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9UfujWn

Beyond Hyderabad is building a thriving community for arts, music, trekking and heritage enthusiasts

Launched by tech professionals and nature lovers, the group is a collective to encourage creative pursuits from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/K26y14x

Cruising in style: Classic and vintage cars take a nostalgic road trip from Chennai to Puducherry

A convoy of 40 vintage and classic cars took a misty morning drive from Chennai to Puducherry, bringing history to life on the open road from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mS79b0O

Cotton scraps turn biodegradable mannequins at Jothi Speciality Papers 

Erode’s Jothi Speciality Papers gives cotton scraps a new lease of life by turning them into biodegradable mannequins from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PrgviWS

Tribute | Rohit Bal: the flamboyant designer rooted in heritage yet globally resonant  

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour kicked off on Feb 1st in Gurugram with an evocative tribute to couturier Rohit Bal — the man whose artistry shaped the very contours of Indian couture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5Mop9YH

Designer Tarun Tahiliani is reimagining Indian couture through his menswear brand Tasva

There is a vibrant new India now and we have to design for their needs, says Tarun from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HUzaOuK

How Chinese potatoes can be a delicious and nutritious winter dish

Chinese potatoes or sambrani gadde are a vegetarian delight not too many people are aware of from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/j9uOnVU

Mammootty’s next with ‘Falimy’ director Nithish Sahadev

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Video | At the 2025 Kerala Literature Festival

At Asia’s largest festival of letters, with 380 sessions, 600 speakers and over six lakh participants from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TB3PYGz

Thrills and chills aplenty as Jamuna Circus visits Tiruchi with its expert performers

Jamuna Circus, now in its 124th year, has been entertaining audiences through changing times from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Max4LvJ

Kerala Literature Festival | Fiction is the real truth

From Donald Trump and undocumented immigrants to the politics of nostalgia, Booker Prize winners speak out on today’s hot button issues from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4bBpsvw