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Top free ed-tech platforms and courses to do this summer

Summer holidays need not be just getting scolded for not opening your textbooks this time. Here are a few interesting and free online platforms and courses for students to explore! from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bG2sW6Y

Ramp walk with Taimur in my belly most memorable one: Kareena Kapoor at LFW X FDCI gala

The actor, who was dressed in a beige bralet and lehenga created by her close friend Manish Malhotra, also announced that she was “embarking on a new chapter” with Lakme from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vJbHQiZ

Gen Z drives surge in Tamil Nadu’s summer travel demand

With a growing appetite for adventure, cultural tours, and personalised travel options, Gen Z is emerging as a key demographic for tour operators from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/P9D4BIg

At the Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 x FDCI, artisans take the runway

At Lakmé Fashion Week’s March edition, artisan-designers from Somaiya Kala Vidya, an institution of education for traditional artisans, took centrestage with collections rooted in heritage and charged with contemporary intent from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0wP62jz

Magician David Blaine exclusive interview | On discoveries in India, AI and magic, and living dangerously

At 51, he is still lighting his head on fire. In an India exclusive interview with The Hindu, ‘extreme magician’ David Blaine reflects on how the meaning of magic has expanded, and why he is likely to never retire from living dangerously from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DfQIRzH

When South India spoke Arabic | Trade interactions with Arabs led to the growth of hybrid languages

Hybrid languages such as Arwi and Arabi-Malayalam were prevalent in Tamil Nadu and Kerala until the 19th century. Now, a U.K.-led digitisation project is bringing surviving literature back into the light from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1btcjQC

The taste of place | How community staples are inspiring Mumbai menus

Mumbai’s new menus and the rediscovery of neighbourhood identity from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5yFLb2q

Kerala lawyers campaign against drug abuse in schools during pan-India road trip

Two Kerala high court lawyers spread anti-drug awareness on a road trip across the Northeast from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JZ7lh1x

Eateries in Thiruvananthapuram put their spin on idlis

Ahead of the World Idli Day (March 30), let us take a look at how foodpreneurs from the Kerala capital are making idlis interesting from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7XyZiJp

Julius Fiedler on ‘Hermann’, plant-based food and his new book ‘Naturally Vegan’

A five-year-old sourdough starter and Julius Fiedler’s passion for plant-based food is now culminating in a book from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wCjDgOK

Satire | VVIP culture is Indian culture

If you can’t escape from India, this privileged group can show you the best way to live from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/71YwUoP

Recipes from Coromandel coast: Bilingual book Seasoned by The Sea also documents the region’s culture and ecology

Two researchers from Tamil Nadu travel across the Coromandel coast documenting the recipes and stories of fisherwomen, compiled in the recently-released Seasoned by the Sea from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bxZDdIV

The rise of senior living communities in India is reshaping the retirement landscape

As senior living communities redefine ageing in India, more retirees are embracing independence, companionship, and a lifestyle that feels less like a final chapter and more like a fresh start from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xFIidZn

A pani puri spot in Thiruvananthapuram run by four women grabs attention

Chashu Mumbai Pani Puri near MG College serves pani puri in five flavours besides chaats in the evenings from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ntoywY9

At Mr. Pronto’s Leather Care and Laundry, shoes and handbags are given a new lease of life

Services include concealing scratches, recolouring heels, restoring colour, covering holes in bags with leather, and dry cleaning from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uGzZEbF

Viraj Sheth on his hunt for India’s next big creators, and what will make you tick online in 2025

The CEO and co-founder of Monk Entertainment, Viraj Sheth, tells us about being authentic online, what content he predicts will click, and their plans for India’s next content creator stars from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6kbJerI

World Water Day: PM Modi says it is important to protect water for future generations

Water has been the lifeline of civilisations and thus it is more important to protect it for the future generations, says PM Modi from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3RJx8Kd

Nail art is Thiruvananthapuram’s latest fashion fix

Nail makeovers are in high demand in Thiruvananthapuram, driven by the growing number of dedicated nail art studios and salons offering the service from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8tjyWH5

Chennai-based artist Lakshmi Srinath’s latest collection at Tvam Art and Design Studio is a fusion of art, heritage, and fashion

India’s heritage sites are transformed into into wearable art with distinct colour palettes, motifs and patterns in this collection of apparels by Tvam Art and Design studio that reflect the essence of each space from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/D7ZLJ3T

Kampot restaurant review: Some hits, some misses, but options aplenty and a pleasant vibe

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

Now stay at Mammootty’s house in Kochi’s Panampilly Nagar

Booking are open; guests will be welcomed on the property from April 2 onwards from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mIQGfiw

Groundwater, the invisible gift

India extracts 25% of the world’s groundwater, more than any other country, for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. But overuse, pollution, and climate change are depleting reserves fast—from Punjab’s dry fields to Bengaluru’s water crisis, the race to save groundwater is on. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KfXjlp3

World Water Day | Are you water-conscious?

We often fail to see major water wastage happen over small actions. This World Water Day, let us look at how much water we are consuming every day without even realising... from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XcW9kd2

Water is life, but how much of it is actually fresh and accessible?

Did you know? About 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 2.5–3% of it is freshwater. Most of this freshwater is frozen in ice caps (69%) or stored underground (30%), leaving less than 1.2% available in lakes, rivers, and swamps. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/K41rUCX

Little Big Festival that packs in fun and adventure for children, to be held in Kochi in April

Offering two days of fun, learning, and adventure, the event urges children to look beyond the malls and explore their interests outdoors from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nwzXpeC

Cyrus Broacha’s ultimate guide to celebrating Parsi New Year

On Parsi New Year, gift your Parsi friend a white envelope with one-thousand-and-one rupees in it from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Y5P8nCh

Nilaya Anthology, India’s newly opened luxury design mecca

Inside Nilaya Anthology, located in the heart of Mumbai’s mill district and arguably the most ambitious interior design showroom in the country from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mRVAiB6

Theyyam in Kerala’s north | Dancing with fire and spirits

While theyyam performances are captivating, it is the human aspects of the mystic ritual from Kerala’s north that are fascinating from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Eib68Na

A home chef in Thiruvananthapuram opens a pop-up store for the festival season

Sheeba’s La Fleur at Kowdiar will function for three months covering Ramzan, Vishu, Easter and Id-ul-adha from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zq6tJm7

Farro in Pune is a refreshingly unpretentious dining experience with bold flavours

from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9mfsE0c

Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is the pinnacle of open-air luxury. Here’s why

With an aerodynamically sculpted body, a distinct chrome finish, and an upright Mercedes star on the bonnet, the SL 680 Monogram Series is designed to turn heads from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/152ZkGN

What makes Wellington parotta at Coonoor’s Hotel Ramachandra so unique

Crisp, flaky, and filled with velvety minced meat, Wellington parotta at the 68-year-old Hotel Ramachandra is part of Coonoor’s culinary heritage from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ghOxsv8

Birdsong by Birdsong by Ranjani Sivakumar celebrates songs with an avian inspiration

The two-hour concert, rooted in classical elements, features songs in Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, Sanskrit, and Kannada across multiple genres from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VAmM1qc

Gauri Khan gives Hyderabad a taste of her luxury design aesthetics

Gauri Khan on collaborating with Sussanne Khan for The Charcoal Project in Hyderabad and her design philosophy from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uJq04ih

This ship sails around the world fighting plastic pollution. We take a look inside

Plastic Odyssey, a ‘floating laboratory vessel’ is now docked at the Chennai Port. It is on a three-year expedition to find sustainable solutions from all over the world to fight plastic pollution from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3CKX0DL

World Theatre Day: ‘Production managers are unsung heroes of the theatre world’

An all-women group in Hyderabad celebrates the enduring passion that drives their diverse roles in theatre from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nvsczQg

BYD unveils new super-charging EV tech, to build charging network in China

BYD on Monday unveiled a new platform for electric vehicles (EVs) that it said could charge EVs as quickly as it takes to pump gas from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/u1swFzP

Meet the doctor who breaks stereotypes in medicine and modelling

from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YLX32WN

Here’s how Indian card games are reshaping game nights and social gatherings

From satirical strategy decks to fitness challenges and drinking games, Indian card game creators are reshaping how we play, blending culture, competition, and community one shuffle at a time from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Sh0nRlf

Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by upto 4%

This is the second hike in two months. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/eL9byRs

CFTRI to host network meeting on probiotics and fermented foods in Mysuru

The event is expected to help the participants understand innovation in probiotic-based products, discuss the challenges with researches and experts, showcase developed products to other entrepreneurs, and understand the regulatory aspects and face-to-face interaction with all possible stakeholders from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zxJre03

The Mandela Effect: When memory plays tricks on us

What if I told you that people can collectively misremember history? Sounds bizarre, right? Take Snow White’s famous line—many recall “Mirror, mirror on the wall,” but it’s actually “Magic mirror on the wall.” This shared false memory is known as the Mandela Effect. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YwdgHuv

Visakhapatnam’s Biodiversity Park turns 23: A botanical treasure with over 2,000 plant species

A peep into the microclimate marvel of the Biodiversity Park in Visakhapatnam situated at Rani Chandramani Government Hospital from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Ulg592a

LunARC on board Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 flies to the moon with 30,000 digital artworks

Artworks collected for this lunar mission from across 40 countries including India represents diverse voices from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1IfbYjK

Picture of the week: the strength of women

A fitness club in Thiruvananthapuram made a difference this International Women’s Day by dedicating an open deadlift challenge titled 18,887 only for women from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/UzjXRPl

The Psychology of Colour: How hues affect our moods

Colours silently shape our emotions—red can stir excitement, blue brings calm, and yellow sparks energy. But how much do they really influence our mood and behaviour? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9qGPxSQ

Column | Fire, fidelity and an inhuman heritage

Once reserved for the warrior caste, the ‘prestige’ associated with the act of Sati led to its proliferation. Until the British arrived from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CJYHFjK

Passenger vehicles wholesales rise 2% in Feb 2025, two-wheeler sales drop 9% YoY: SIAM

“Upcoming festivities of Holi and Ugadi in March are likely to continue to drive demand, thereby closing FY 2024-25 on a reasonably positive note,” said the SIAM director general from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PQtipJ0

Going auto pilot

Fifty four entrepreneurs from the UK take on a 1,000-km rickshaw expedition from Chennai to Goa from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kZERqyu

A look at Chennai’s Iftar trail this Ramadan

This year, Iftar in Chennai includes local delicacies, Hyderabadi feasts and Middle Eastern-inspired spreads. We try meal boxes, buffets and street-style snacks from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/g5iPWhw

Trump selects new Tesla on White House driveway to show support for Elon Musk

Tesla's stock price increased nearly 4% on Tuesday after dropping almost 48% since Donald Trump took office in January. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HZOV1Bz

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years, but is Elon Musk’s EV party over?

Tesla's stock keeps falling, losing post-election gains after Musk backed Trump; it dropped more than 15% on March 10 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/c6fq2bQ

Fashion brand apologises for events at Gulmarg show

“The organisers failed to exercise sound judgement, disregarding the sensitivities of the people, the significance of the location, and the timing of their event,” J&K CM Omar Abdullah told the Assembly. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0pisf43

Deepika Padukone stuns in pictures from Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week; Ranveer Singh reacts: ‘Lord have mercy on me’

The actor, who is representing India at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025 show in Paris, posed against the Eiffel Tower in the pictures from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DWTpMmy

Modernist painter Manu Parekh captures the chaos and harmony of life in his latest works

Renowned modernist painter Manu Parekh’s latest body of works deals with contrasts, faith, and flowers from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/U2b5CFH

‘Anuja’ actor Ananya Shanbhag wears designer Poornima Indrajith’s Kerala handloom to the Oscars

Designer Poornima Indrajith creates a stunning red carpet look for Anuja actor Ananya Shanbhag at the Oscars, reflecting her Indian roots from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ltAWCJk

Ooty Literature Festival 2025 begins

Ooty Literature Festival 2025 brings engaging discussions, immersive experiences, and transformative storytelling from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1L3ku7R

Capturing the couple on canvas is lighting up the wedding scene

A new trend is lighting up the wedding scene in Chennai, and that is the live wedding painting. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4uqrbc9

Coimbatore’s first inclusive play area features wall panels with paintings by artist V Jeevananthan

He is painting portraits of personalities who succeeded against the odds as wall panels at the park from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mqb7kNS

Backyard Ultra comes to Coimbatore: A test of endurance and strategy

The Coimbatore Backyard Ultra debuts March 22, challenging runners to complete a 6.7 km loop hourly until only one remains from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dSR7A3D

Xiaomi's president says he hopes company will sell cars overseas from 2027: Report

Xiaomi's president said in a group interview in Barcelona that he was hopeful of the company selling its cars overseas from 2027, Chinese media outlet Jiemian reported from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mKtE6Xn

The new Volvo XC90 brings Scandinavian luxury and safety to Indian roads

Volvo has launched the updated XC90 SUV in India which introduces subtle design revisions, a larger touchscreen infotainment system, and the continuation of its mild-hybrid petrol powertrain from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zKxoYcF

Dhanuja Kumari, a sanitation worker from Thiruvananthapuram, talks about her journey as an author

Dhanuja Kumari recently won the Sthree Shakthi award instituted by Kerala Women’s Commission from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bdnSiO7

Tesla signs deal for first India showroom to sell imported EVs

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai, as it moves towards a goal to sell imported cars in India, registration papers show from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0s4bA8j

Limited-Edition Thrill: Volkswagen Brings Golf GTI and Tiguan R-Line to India

Volkswagen India is set to introduce two high-performance vehicles to the Indian market—the Golf GTI and the Tiguan R-Line. Scheduled for launch in the second quarter of 2025, these models will cater to performance enthusiasts and will be available in limited numbers. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cEClSTF

Night life will be promoted to tap tourism potential of Mangaluru city, coastal towns: Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar

Mangalore city is dead after 7 p.m. and there are no entertainment activities for youth, says Deputy CM from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pk98xl4

Indore’s Deval Verma turns scrap metal into largescale sculptures

Meet Deval Rajendra Verma, the artist turning scrap metal into life-size Buddhas, elephants, and peacocks  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QXWgyIu

From Darshinis to fine dining, eating out in Bengaluru is getting pricier 

Escalating costs have not deterred youngsters from continuing to eat out, with many complaining that they have no time to cook from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/J6BqU5k

Don’t spill the oil: diving into the aftermath of an environmental disaster

The aftereffects of an oil spill can last for years, as the ecosystem and the people involved in the cleanup struggle to get back to their original state. Let’s dive into some of the recent major oil spills, the impact, and how the industry dealt with them in the past! from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OF2GXCA

How a Thiruvananthapuram-based philatelic association is preserving the waning practice of collecting stamps

Ananthapuri Philatelic Association, founded by P Mohanachandran Nair in 2012,with over 208 members, The collective serves as a platform to learn more about philately and exchange stampsfor its members from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jA2rkHl

The Kin, Mumbai’s new boutique hotel, features design-forward rooms, personalised services, and quirky decor

At The Kin, a new boutique hotel in Mumbai, everything is for sale. We check in to check out its quirky design quotient, handwritten notes, personalised services, and rooms with portholes from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wWBLtZM

Slithering into style

Channel your energy in the Year of the Wood Snake to create calming spaces from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FWODZLc

Kerala-made mechanical elephants are making their way into temples in South India

With their swishing tails and gently flapping ears, mechanical elephants are slowly finding a place in as part of religious events in Kerala from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kg81KUu