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Vastrabharana’s 33rd edition spotlights textiles, jewellery that celebrate the power of imagination 

The 33rd edition of Vastrabharana returns to Bengaluru and brings together handcrafted textiles, and jewellery, themed on ‘Illusion and Fantasy’  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/s6PnCO4

Apartments have to get their ‘Act’ together

Almost a year since rules for the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act came into effect, here’s a status check from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/q12oyUn

Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025 | Will curator Nikhil Chopra start a new chapter for the ‘People’s Biennale’?

India’s biggest contemporary art event has had a bumpy ride recently — from budget issues to last edition’s inconvenient delay. Can curator Nikhil Chopra help regain goodwill, and will the sixth outing be the best of them all? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/97EIAlY

A sunflower field in Thiruvananthapuram is grabbing eyeballs

Sunflowers are in full bloom on six acres inside St Xavier’s College, Thumba, at the farm run by agripreneur SV Sujith from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wrbBSdO

Suchi Reddy and a study in belonging

Architect Suchi Reddy brings her penchant for stories and neuroaesthetics into her work — be it homes, furniture, or her numerous art installations displayed across the globe from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qmxNCJS

Designer Rejani Vivek’s exclusive boutique elevates the scope of the simple sari blouse

Padminidhi Blouse Boutique boasts a collection of sari blouses designed by Rejani Vivek from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YziQItq

Plank and push-up challenges? How fitness centres in Kerala are celebrating Onam

Gyms in Kerala are in ‘Onam mood’ and no one’s counting calories from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yNCdKSa

Artist Neeraj Gupta’s Makrana marble sculpture at Bikaner House sparks dialogue

Neeraj Gupta’s king-size sculpture in Makrana marble displayed at Bikaner House is an engaging piece of public art that enriches the sculptural landscape from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yQ3eEnM

Diaspora reframed in Jaipur | Rajiv Menon’s ‘Non-Residency’ at Jaipur Centre for Art

At Jaipur’s City Palace, Rajiv Menon’s Non-Residency seeks to fill the narrative gap between India and its émigré artists from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Y2OmJxc

Why Ganesh Chaturthi is more than modak: Exploring Maharashtra’s culinary traditions, rituals and recipes

From Malvani pangats to Goan khatkhate and nivagrya born of leftovers, Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa and Maharashtra is as much about culinary diversity and nostalgia memory as it is about devotion from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/m5tdbe1

The Manganiyars all set to seduce Bengaluru

Roysten Abel’s iconic musical production, The Manganiyar Seduction, which has musicians from Rajasthan’s Manganiyar community performing on an elaborate set composed of stacked, red-curtained cubicles, will be staged in the city this weekend from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/i5wy9MR

Tree-free stationery brands turning agri-waste into notebooks, bags, and more

India’s tree-free stationery brands are turning everything from cotton rags and rice stubble to coffee husk and banana fibre into books, wedding invites, and more from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/46dGbHF

In the quiet idyll of Saligao in North Goa, Lento, is redefining the soul and texture of slow living

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Madras Day: Celebrate Chennai’s tiffin traditions with rosemilk and rasam focaccia

A Madras Day food tasting at Sree Akshayam by The Hindu Made Of Chennai, brought together over 25 readers celebrate Chennai’s rich street food culture with murukku sandwiches, marina sundal and bun-butter-jam from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/R3KIeXT

Ananya Panday walks the ramp in Jaipur as Punit Balana’s designer label turns 10

Label Punit Balana just turned 10 and to celebrate it the designer unveiled a store in Jaipur and hosted a fashion show against the majestic Rambagh Palace from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9M18cR3

Broadway returns to Bengaluru

We Will Rock You, a futuristic, jukebox musical written by Ben Elton and set to the legendary music of Queen, will be held in the city this weekend from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bK51e9V

Thiruvananthapuram-based couple launches Badi Rasam, a ready-to-eat meal pack for ₹49

Badi Rasam, launched by Faizal Subair and wife, Ashifa Firdous, has rice, sautéed green gram, pickle, rasam, and badi, a lentil-based dish from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aJyKiQt

Here’s how Rooshad Shroff transformed an 80-year-old ice-storage facility in Mumbai into Rahul Mishra’s largest maison in India

Designed by architect and interior designer Rooshad Shroff, couturier Rahul Mishra’s most ambitious maison in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda district mirrors his runway poetry and houses his latest collection of couture bags from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lh3rgXK

Donald Duck gives us a preview to the Disney Adventure Cruise in Mumbai

The Disney Adventure Cruise will dock and sail from Singapore on three, four-day cruises from December this year. We get a landlocked preview of what to expect on board, with some help from Donald Duck from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PdHhn4A

Stories of Chennai’s landmark statues: a package

This is a compilation of a seven-part series in The Hindu on the history of iconic statues in Chennai city, as part of Madras Day celebration. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/de9IC1N

Madras and the world: a package

This is a compilation of stories authored by writer and historian V. Sriram, published in The Hindu on August 22, 2025 on the occasion of the 387th Madras Day from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yj7lAo5

Preah Vihear, the temple caught between war and worship

Preah Vihear, though in the middle of conflict, is a symbol of the shared legacy between Southeast Asia and Tamil Nadu from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CsDwYlv

Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram organises weekly market on Fridays to sell organic vegetables and other products

Farmers and entrepreneurs will showcase a range of products at Mannarangile Gramachantha at Bharat Bhavan every Friday from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Y7uhzVs

Good To Go Death Literacy Festival to debut in Bengaluru

Good To Go, a death literacy festival, aims at asking difficult questions and helping one navigate trying circumstances with a modicum of ease from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5BcSPzi

BMW 3 Series Turns 50: Limited ‘50 Jahre’ Editions Launched in India

Celebrating 50 successful years of the BMW 3 Series, BMW India has introduced two rather special limited editions and there are only a 100 units up for grabs. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GyNZhK7

Goethe-Institut Chennai marks 65th anniversary with day-long cultural fest

The Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai, celebrates 65 years of German language and culture with a day-long event on August 23. Highlights include a heritage walk, brass ensemble, storytelling, quizzes, interactive workshops in dance, art, theatre, and science. an intergenerational debate, a sing-along, and more, alongside a photography exhibition, Repair Café, clothes drive, and short German trial course. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kZr7W3x

Enjoy home-made puddings at this weekend cafe in Thiruvananthapuram

Tree of Treats by Treesa Joy is a makeshift cafe specialising in puddings, with a dine-in option during the weekends from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/owsk1nB

Cubbon park is central to Bengaluru’s existence

Regular visitors to the park weigh in on the Horticulture Department of Karnataka’s decision to temporarily halt private walking tours. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OsrXiBg

Movie Review | The Death of a Soul: Sardar Udham by Shoojit Sircar

Country: India | Runtime: 162 minutes | Genre: Thriller from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YBTQChf

Yezdi Roadster 350 Alpha2: Specs, price and features explained

The 2025 Yezdi Roadster blends heritage styling with modern engineering, featuring a 350 Alpha2 engine, modular design, and extensive customisation options. Perfect for riders seeking a mix of nostalgia, style, and practicality. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hKwk62x

Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition: Limited-Run Electric SUV Inspired by The Dark Knight Trilogy

The world’s first commercially available Batman-Inspired SUV is here and it’s Indian. That’s right, Mahindra has tied up with Warner Bros for this limited edition Be6! It is a piece of cinematic history on wheels.  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EL0JiK8

Lladró collaborates with sculptor Arun Yogiraj to release a limited edition Ram Lalla sculpture

Marking 25 years of the launch of its Spirit of India collection, 71-year-old Spanish luxury porcelain house Lladró has collaborated with sculptor Arun Yogiraj to release limited edition Ram Lalla sculptures from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HWQ73Uz

Malayalam short film ‘Manavalan in Trouble’ has employees of UST working behind and in front of the camera

Directed by Abinand PE, ‘Manavalan in Trouble’ is a comedy short based around a filmmaker’s marriage from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KkegnvC

India and the curious case of the collectible

As designers and brands embrace limited-edition objets d’art, the meaning of ‘collectible’ is shifting — from rare antiques to items with contemporary artistic value from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LdbZNWF

Independence Day: Visakhapatnam’s landmarks of the freedom struggle

As India marks its 79th Independence Day, Visakhapatnam recalls the spaces and stories that quietly shaped its role in the struggle for self-rule from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/efv1Rbo

Avartana at ITC Grand Chola launches a new limited edition menu. Here’s what special about it

Avartana’s new limited edition menu Anoma features a 10-course meal paired with cocktails made usingof regional ingredients from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/IHDM5wL

Dive deeper into the history of India’s lesser-known freedom fighters this Independence Day, with exhibition Hamaara Itihaas Archives of Freedom Fighters (HIAFF) in Delhi

Check out rare archives comprising newspapers, oral testimonies, photos, audio, video and film recordings of freedom fighters across India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Myanmar from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8FEiyBU

Independence Day 2025 | A nation in banknotes

 The most comprehensive collection of Indian paper money is on view in Bengaluru, and here’s a glimpse from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/whcoItN

Artist Radhika Surana brings her versatile indigo-dyed fabrics to a New Delhi exhibition

In Somewhere I Have Never Travelled at Art Alive Delhi, artist Radhika Surana turns indigo-dyed fabrics and delicate stitches into a quiet, tactile language of loss, care, and cultural memory from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yarFDuq

How the Ramayana has been a cultural bridge between India and Southeast Asia

Apsaras Dance Company and Era Dance Theatre’s staging of the ‘Ramayana: Celebrating the Shared Heritage’ recently at Kalakshetra marked 60 years of India-Singapore diplomatic relations. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xQvz09q

Celebrate Independence Day with a Persian culinary journey by Nasrin Karimi in Chennai

Savour an evening of authentic Persian flavours as Nasrin Karimi presents a special Independence Day dinner at Sea Thru Diner, ECR. Indulge in fragrant saffron-scented rice, succulent kebabs, and a sweet finale of honey and fig ice cream. Each dish captures the warmth, aroma, and tradition of Iran’s rich culinary heritage, making it a dining experience to remember. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/NIueLnG

Sabyasachi jewellery is now online on Tata CliQ Luxury, and it starts at ₹55,000

As the popular designer enters into a partnership with Tata CliQ Luxury to take his fine jewellery online for the very first time, we sit down with him and Gopal Asthana, CEO of the luxury online platform, to bring you all the details  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JEn8tRs

A play about everyday feminism

Silvatein – The Wrinkles in Time, a Hindi play by the Quissa Collective, will be staged in the city on August 17 at Medai – The Stage, Koramangala from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5JEz9Rj

New restaurants and menus in Bengaluru to try this weekend

A ramen pop-up, Salvador Dali-inspired dinner, and a lot more to try out in Bengaluru this week from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mEVXnxT

Here’s where you should eat this Independence Day weekend in Mumbai 

From buffets to curated tasting menus, here ishere’s where to savour Independence Day flavours across Mumbai’s dining destinations from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fPLgn2I

Mega music event in Thiruvananthapuram on August 15

Paattinte Koottukaar, a charity for music, will bring together 1,200 singers for ‘Thalasthaanam Deshathinaayi Padunnu’, a musical event to be held at Kanakakunnu Palace grounds on Independence Day from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/y5or1B6

Oorjaa’s sustainable lights illuminate various shades of green

Oorjaa’s ongoing Shades of Green, a week-long event focusing on design, dialogue and self-reflection to promote sustainability, debuts in Bengaluru from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5SvE3iO

R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC): Animal by-products turn into shawls, unisex stoles, handmade paper, and quilts at Golden Feathers

Meet the team turning animal by-products into shawls, unisex stoles, handmade paper, and quilts from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/s2IphMy

Planning a monsoon break? Here’s why South Goa should top your list

From forest picnics to sea caves, tribal encounters to tavern trails, Ssouth Goa is emerging as a gentler monsoon escape. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/osacrQy

Dasara elephants to be welcomed on Mysuru palace premises on August 10

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Tesla shuts down Dojo supercomputer team, reassigns workers amid strategic AI shift: Report

The Dojo supercomputer was designed to process vast amounts of data and video from Tesla EVs from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PSQLC0A

Blackout Mode: Nissan adds Kuro edition to the Magnite line-up

The Magnite Kuro Edition brings a bold, all-black aesthetic to Nissan’s compact SUV, combining style with substance. Offered with both petrol and turbo-petrol powertrains, the Kuro brings a stealthy twist to the compact SUV segment. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TGi23sx

Live like a local when you check into India’s luxury heritage homestays

Explore hidden villages, support the local economy and make friends with your hosts at restored villas. Homestays are opening in smaller towns across the country as domestic travellers get more adventurous from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wOusp52

In Chennai, a team of revivalists rescue lost coromandel textiles

At the intersection of archival research and fine art, Aksh Weaves and Crafts reconstructs forgotten textiles including Sarasa — a Japanese adaptation of Indian chintz from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Nz65wFa

India's E20 petrol rollout sparks driver revolt

The government's fast-expanding ethanol programme aims to cut costly oil imports by blending petrol with ethanol from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vRqLZ0k

MG Cyberster brings eElectric drama to the road

MG’s Cyberster redefines the electric sports car—with dramatic design, exhilarating performance, and undeniable presence. No doubt, this electric sports car is a bold new chapter in open-top motoring in India, and it has all the right specs to delight! from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5L6nM0V

Meet the young Telangana weaver keeping the Teliya Rumal tradition alive

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Meet the woman behind one of India’s most exclusive ikat sari brands

Gajam Narmada, the first woman from Telangana to win the Sant Kabir Handloom Award, shares how she built a network of 300 weavers and turned tradition into a legacy from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QDdvklR

New menus in Mumbai to try this weekend

Menus across Mumbai go big on flavour. Think Parsi classics at Gallops, comfort Indian at Ishaara, cocktails at Amaru, bottomless brunches at Sixteen33, Japanese dining Otōki and 55 varieties of dimsums at The Dimsum Room from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/iJmzC70

Madras Day 2025: Vizha by Madras Finds is a Thiruvizha-inspired pop-up in Chennai this August

Vizha by Madras Finds will celebrate Madras Day by bringing together over 45 45+ homegrown brands that champion the city’s heritage from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lXpS7vK

Tesla's brand loyalty collapsed after Elon Musk backed Trump, data shows

Industry-leading brand loyalty rate started to nosedive in July, that data showed, when Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump following an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on the Republican nominee from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MI1kFmA

The Yellow Pages: a walk down memory lane

One of the most iconic directories, the Yellow Pages, came into being in the late 19th Century and bridged the gap between various organisations, businesses, and consumers for decades from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8tE4rKx

Why are parachutes shaped like that?

Have you ever looked up and seen someone floating gently back to earth, carried by a giant umbrella in the sky? That’s a parachute designed to catch the air and slow you down when you fall. Let’s get into the science of it… from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xkrlWON

Hyundai Creta becomes highest selling PV  across all segments in January–July 2025 period

Hyundai Creta posted a y-o-y growth of 8% with 1,17,458 units sold from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PgXa2lM

Tesla launches first charging facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai

Tesla said it plans to set up three more such facilities, one each at Lower Parel, Thane and Navi Mumbai by the September quarter from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/56hCwru

Slow food sets foot in Thiruvananthapuram with 1940 India by Azad

The eatery from the Azad group is part of a counter-movement against fast food chains from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DigR64q

‘Volume IV’ at Experimenter Colaba | Kallol Datta’s act of defiance

As a fashion designer, Kallol Datta favoured the anti-fit; as an artist he unpicks the politics of clothing from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yvcu9R1

After Prada controversy, LIDCOM and LIDKAR reaffirm ownership of Kolhapuri Chappal GI Tag

After a Maharashtra business body engages in discussion with Prada, LIDCOM and LIDKAR say that nobody apart from them can negotiate with Prada or anyone else from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PKgeD7H

Chennai’s Nasi and Mee gears up to celebrate Singapore with a special menu

As a part of The Singapore Edit, diners can take their pick from some old favourites and new dishes on a special à la carte menu from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hO5KDey

Workplace wellness: Sound bath therapy rises in corporate India

Now, work on your emotional wellbeing at the office. Companies across India, from IT to design, are adding sound baths to structured team-building exercises for employees from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KNzlrwj

Meet Jijesh S and Shaji Balaramapuram from Thiruvananthapuram who train animals and birds for the camera

Dogs trained by Jijesh S and Shaji Balaramapuram stole the limelight in the second season of the web series Kerala Crime Files from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WFPJNTc