Posts

Showing posts from June, 2025

Queering the culture | How LGBTQIA+ creatives are reclaiming heteronormative spaces

From comics to filmmakers and musicians, LGBTQIA+ creatives share how they are reclaiming their identity in heteronormative spaces, and why there is a need for more conversations from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jCgap7x

Children’s author Khyrunnisa A on her latest book in the ‘Butterfingers’ series

Khyrunnisa A on her book The World of Butterfingers : The Halloween Adventure And Other Stories, a collection of three comics and what keeps her going as writer from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ydBkra8

Prada finally acknowledges Kolhapuri chappals inspiration for footwear in fashion show

The Italian house, however, said that sandals featured in the men’s 2026 fashion show are still at the design stage and none of the pieces worn by models on the ramp are confirmed to be commercialised from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/UXkh9uL

Jonathan Anderson for Dior was a calculated, slightly dishevelled debut

The Dior menswear show under the new creative director at Paris Fashion Week was not seismic, but it was studied from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/urxFq8J

Kuppadam sarees: a woven tale of innovation, elegance and tradition

Borrowing its name from a complex weaving technique invented by weavers over 150 years ago, Kuppadam saree is a cultural icon in Andhra Pradesh. With its exquisite details, these woven wonder of silk and cotton blend art and heritage on every warp and weft from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6fHtPJI

Taste the flavours of Koraput at Talamali Cafe

Get a taste of the Koraputia thali at Talamali Cafe in Odisha from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MjHyLa9

Xiaomi launches YU7, undercutting Tesla's Model Y on price

Xiaomi's CEO and founder Lei Jun has said he wants the YU7 to challenge the Tesla Model Y and analysts say it has the potential to succeed from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bzHK7VS

Anna Wintour steps down as editor of U.S. Vogue after 37 years: U.S. media

Magazine legend Anna Wintour steps down as editor-in-chief of Vogue but remains as global chief content officer from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7X4qSUa

Queer persons on the pressure to conform to a particular image

Over the years, the spotlight on Pride marches has increasingly shifted towards fashion and presentation from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/b90oSLQ

Assam on a plate: This cloud kitchen brings homestyle flavour to Hyderabad

from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3Ma97Fi

‘Squid Game’ Season 3: Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri and Wi Ha-jun on the hit show, their characters, and the final season

The ‘Squid Game’ actors on all the action and escalation awaiting us in Season 3 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5IKxBdi

Triathlete Suresh Sam Chandy eyes sixth Ironman title after a successful stint in Brazil

The endurance challenge requires participants to swim 3.8 kilometres, bike 180.4 kilometres and run a marathon for 42.2 kilometres. Sam has finished the race in five continents from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9dQ2eOL

Bengaluru’s Rescript transforms old school and office supplies into eco-friendly stationery and copier paper

Rescript in Bengaluru crafts recycled copier paper and turns itinto notebooks, journals, planners, pens, and pencils from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aInWxvM

Cinematographer-writer Bahul Ramesh on scripting the second season of the web series, ‘Kerala Crime Files’

Cinematographer Bahul Ramesh, writer of Kishkindha Kaandam, is back with the second season of Kerala Crime Files Season 2. Bahul says he prefers not to follow a formula or template from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Ufskayq

How Indian labels are blending heritage crafts like Pattachitra and shibori with modern streetwear fashion

A peek at three fashion labels giving Indian craft such as aari embroidery, Pattachitra, and shibori a contemporary spin from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bXMCGDf

Why do monsoons hit Kerala first?

Warm air over the Indian subcontinent rises, pulling in cool, moisture-filled winds from the Arabian Sea, a part of the Indian Ocean.  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tQvhzVx

Tesla shares soar after first robotaxi rides hit the road in Austin, Texas

Tesla shares jumped 10% on Monday, lifted by the long-awaited launch of the company's robotaxi service that CEO Elon Musk has for years championed from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KOj7Pco

Review | The 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp finally makes landfall

Adventure bikes have been enjoying a strong surge in India. Tuned with long-distance and mixed-terrain usage in mind, Honda’s rugged Transalp features a five-inch colour TFT screen and RoadSync app for tech-savy riders from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nUfXkFE

Triumph Speed T4 gets a striking Baja Orange makeover

Inspired by the glow of desert horizons and the ambience of golden-hour rides, Triumph adds a splash of bold colour to one of India’s most successful 400cc motorcycles, without changing the formula that works from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uCskjxe

Seeing blue: The Isle by Wonderla is a water-themed resort on the edge of Bengaluru

The pet-friendly resort has tropical style cottages with jacuzzies, a spa and a lagoon that runs through the property from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QqKmJEg

What is Tesla’s new robotaxi and how will it be controlled remotely?

Tesla tiptoed into its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on Sunday with about 10 of its Model Y SUVs from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Bn6F5xc

100 years of Krishen Khanna

As galleries in India come together to celebrate him, the artist holds strong to his zest for life — and still remembers critic Rudolf von Leyden’s words to keep his drawings strong from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YAjUgh5

Yusuf Arakkal retrospective showcases the artist’s journey over four decades

A retrospective of celebrated artist Yusuf Arakkal at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery in Kochi is a window to his soul from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PtCsXLd

‘It is mind-boggling that local people are capable of protecting wildlife to this extent’

Huliyappa, a new documentary by writer and poet Sourabha Rao, explores the coexistence of Indigenous people and wildlife from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3pYuQdN

A peek into Tamil culture and Kongunadu cuisine at Siruvani

Explore Tamil culture while you enjoy Kongunadu cuisine and stunning views of the Western Ghats from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/J5tCBkZ

Pride Month 2025: Meet musician and transman Nique Singh Ningthoujam at home in Hyderabad

From Imphal to Hyderabad, singer-songwriter and Nique Singh Ningthoujam charts a powerful path through identity, music, and belonging from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BYfhpRD

Easy like Sunday morning quiz

What happened on June 22? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/peHgfx1

How do electric meters read your bills?

Have you ever wondered how an electricity bill reaches your doorstep every month? Let’s understand the technicalities behind everyday things from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nv341sV

Review | Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition and AMG G 63 Collector’s Edition

Mercedes-Benz’s special editions, EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition and AMG G 63 Collector’s Edition, reflect a quiet transformation in the Indian luxury automotive space While EQS 580 targets sophisticated, sustainability-conscious buyer, AMG G 63 appeals to enthusiasts who lean towards high performance and bespoke luxury Mercedes-Benz deepens its commitment to top-end luxury in India with two exclusive special editions tailored for discerning buyers from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kKw5iNU

Gujarati thali in Coimbatore, complete with fluffy dhoklas and shrikhand

Have you tried aamras, the summer treat with ripe mangoes? Try the Gujarati thali, complete with fluffy dhoklas and shrikhand from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/NJqe4SM

An alfresco dining experience by the poolside in Coimbatore

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

Trincas Timeline project spotlights Kolkata’s enduring love for jazz

Trincas, the iconic restaurant in Kolkata’s Park Street, launched the community-based memory project in 2019 to collects stories, photos and anecdotes from patrons, musicians and historians. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vUjYaoR

Ethiopian Airlines bets on Hyderabad’s medical tourism with launch of direct flights connecting Addis Ababa

from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VFb4HWC

Saraswathi Rajamani: the woman who dared

Post-independence, several freedom fighters found themselves living in various corners of India, leading dilapidated lifestyles, forgotten from history’s remarkable pages from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6CuwyfV

Check out Chennai’s newest rooftop restaurant that serves fusion chaat, kebabs and more

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

Luxury stores and their immersive, craft-centric in-house experiences

As luxury retail comes of age in India, the spaces that house them are also changing — blending craft and tech, and putting storytelling at their centre from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bTQlSJi

When a doll became famous after 10 years

Have you heard of the Labubu dolls created from the Nordic folklore-inspired series ‘The Monsters’ by Kasing Lung? Why are they suddenly popular? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FnbE8Us

Caravaggio’s Magdalene in Ecstasy travels to Bengaluru 

This painting, which is believed to have been painted in 1606, while Caravaggio was in hiding, will be displayed at the National Gallery of Modern Art till July 6 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/96obtJK

Did you spot Chennai’s Avartana in Ed Sheeran’s latest music video, Sapphire?

Now we know what Ed Sheeran was up to in Chennai, besides getting head massages and taking selfies. ‘Sapphire’, featuring Arijit Singh, shows him beaming in a chef’s cap at ITC Grand Chola’s Avartana. The chefs give us more details from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/n9DqVUL

Column | Biblical tales in the Puranas

They reveal a jumbled public memory of an earlier period when India first had contact with foreigners from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kyPDMu5

Iconic clock towers of India

With a slight tap on a screen, we can instantly see the time. However, in the bygone era, keeping track of time was a challenge. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/c9G1ZKA

New menus in Mumbai you should try this weekend

Your guide to the latest menus, chef specials, and seasonal surprises at some of the city’s favourite spots from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/edf3Zrt

Pride Month 2025| Interfaith Pride Fest to be held in Hyderabad

The four-hour event features talks, storytelling and live performances by queer artists from diverse faith traditions from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hSB0Z6J

Waymo leads autonomous taxi race in the U.S.

Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe transport options, tourist attractions, and symbols of a not-so-distant future from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BLxar1G

Is Madras Club the best club in the country? Author Prajwal Parajuly thinks so

This writer has survived colonial hangovers, snobbery, and the tyranny of pink guesthouse soap. Now, he makes a spirited, and admittedly controversial, case for why the Madras Club is the only one worth walking into from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3Ur657Y

Elon Musk says Tesla’s robotaxi service to ‘tentatively’ launch in Austin on June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively” set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas soon from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tTWRpCy

VinFast’s India strategy will have an entire EV ecosystem, including strong dealership presence in Tier two and three cities

The company is setting up a manufacturing facility in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, with an initial capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MRjtaer

Bloodywood is India’s first metal band to collaborate with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal

For its second album, Nu Delhi, India’s folk-metal band Bloodywood collaborates with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal taking on everything from politics to influencers from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RZtBieO

Organiser of A.R. Rahman’s 2023 Marakuma Nenjam concert ordered to pay ₹50,000 compensation for mismanagement

The petition alleged that the event management company had failed miserably in organising the event, causing hardships to customers from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tVHPp56

Why do we use QWERTY keyboards?

The keyboard we use today follows a specific layout that has remained largely unchanged for over a hundred years. But have you ever wondered why the alphabets aren’t arranged in simple alphabetical order? Why do we use the seemingly random QWERTY format instead? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XYkQb19

Coimbatore’s Old Book Market is having a busy season with schools reopening

Ukkadam Old Book Market is at its busiest, serving not just school and college students, but readers of all genres from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aRswJlf

Interview | Malayalam filmmaker Vinod AK : ‘Moonwalk’ is inspired by several real-life stories

Moonwalk, directorial debut of Vinod AK, an ad filmmaker, celebrates the breakdancing culture of the late ‘80s through the heartwarming story of a group of youngsters from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6BUhrdJ

Puducherry rolls out caravan tourism

In a move aimed at strengthening its tourism appeal, the Puducherry Transport Department has opened its doors and brought camper vans and caravans under a formal tax structure. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yS1rvkX

Let the walls talk — colours that shape your space

Leading architects and designers share their latest projects and smart colour stories that work through the year from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/krbdN5Q

Want to stay in a palace? At The Belgadia Palace in Mayurbhanj, dive into art, culture and history

Tucked away in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, The Belgadia Palace champions the region’s art and culture, while empowering local communities. We check in, draped in marigold garlands and woven shawls from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QutAWXp

Adidas Adizero EVO SL Review | A shoe that works hard across contexts

With its latest release — the Adizero EVO SL — Adidas is taking its racing heritage and packaging it into a shoe designed not just for elite athletes, but for anyone who wants to move quickly through their day without compromising on comfort or looks from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PACgVI3

Tata Harrier.ev is India’s most advanced and capable electric SUV yet

A bold step into the future, the Harrier.ev combines raw performance, high-end luxury, and intelligent tech into a homegrown SUV unlike any before it from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/90ovXec

Art made affordable

The ongoing Affordable Art in India exhibition is an inclusive venture for all to see, appreciate and buy remarkable artworks at prices suiting all budgets from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jeI3VRD

World Environment Day 2025: Bengaluru brands transforming rice husk into tableware, cutlery, and more

This World Environment Day, we explore three brands from the city turning rice husk into ramen bowls, kiddie plates, and bottles from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/soBWyxY

Baro Market returns to Hyderabad with indigenous weaves and crafts

Artisans from Bengal, North East and Coromandel Coast will present their creations at an exhibition at Crafts Council of Telangana from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hsOTZwQ

How e-waste art is powering a new creative movement in Hyderabad

Ahead of the World Environment Day on June 5, the spotlight is on artists creating works out of electronic waste. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lm2iBVK

Composer Christo Xavier on his latest track ‘Aspirin’: My aim was to create a poem with electronic music as a medium

The music video shot by Ramith Kunhimangalam is set in Munnar, exploring the hilly terrain, to communicate a larger message from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YHjIKAy

Feathers hotel celebrates the Tamil flavours that unite Singapore, Malaysia and Chennai

With Ayalagam — a Tamil Food Festival at Feathers Hotel — diners can savour Tamil flavours from the kitchens of Singapore and Malaysia, curated by celebrated Singaporean Chef Devagi Sanmugam from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OhWSZtb

‘Chenda Yakshi Pattu’, a Malayalam song in spook rock genre, is about a yakshi who loves the chenda

‘Chenda Yakshi Pattu’ is composed by Sreenesh L Prabhu, a bank employee, based on a poem by Suresh Narayanan from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cISxhYm

Angels’ World is a community living project in Thiruvananthapuram built by parents of neurodivergent children

Angels’ World at Mannanthala in Thiruvananthapuram has been set up by 10 sets of parents who have children on the autism spectrum from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xRvz1Kc

Raj Bhavan hosts Miss World 2025 winners as Telangana celebrates Formation Day with cultural splendour

from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xwOB6z1

2025 Suzuki e-Access first ride review: Sensible, sorted, and made for the city

Suzuki makes its electric debut in India with the e-Access—an urban-focused scooter that prioritizes practicality over flash. Designed for daily commuters, it delivers a confident, no-nonsense riding experience that feels sorted from the get-go. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VNRSoIJ

Ensuring women have access to healthcare is my mission, says Opal Suchata Chuangsri

from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0DtpCso