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How Gen Z is powering India’s concert boom

As ticket prices climb and job anxiety looms, India’s Gen Z is budgeting, travelling and cutting back elsewhere to afford live music experiences — from Lollapalooza India to global arena tours. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cYDLGj8

Dastkari Haat crafts bazaar returns to Chennai after a decade

Delhi’s famous Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar is back to the city after a decade. Sample some pickles and buy yourself a painting from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CdQ6SXY

Updated Tata Punch review: Stylish, practical, and ready for urban roads

A refreshed design, expanded powertrain options and a strong focus on safety make Tata’s smallest SUV one of the most well-rounded urban choices in India today. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rzXpVZP

Satvik food stall at Numaish in Hyderabad is a crowd-puller

The Natural and Satvik food canteen at the ongoing 85th Industrial Exhibition in Hyderabad is drawing a good number of patrons from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/81XJCzD

Satvik food stall at Numaish in Hyderabad is a crowd-puller

The Natural and Satvik food canteen at the ongoing 85th Industrial Exhibition in Hyderabad is drawing a good number of patrons from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/81XJCzD

Great Madras Bake Sale is back with 34 home bakers, music and pet-friendly bites

Part food fair, part community gathering, the Great Madras Bake Sale returns for its fourth edition, asking Chennai to loosen its resolutions for one afternoon from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8NiWjoq

This new pan Asian restaurant in Bengaluru is perfect for your next leisurely lunch

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Pippa Mukherjee’s new book delves into the shrubs and climbers of India

The Kodaikanal-based environmentalist, author and educator’s new book, Shrubs & Climbers in India: A Field Guide, documents the physical characteristics, distribution and medicinal properties of around 200 plant species from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GFqCA8t

Samantha Ruth Prabhu joins Mile Collective, a wellness-led activewear brand

The label adds to the actress’s growing portfolio of health-and wellness-focussed ventures from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4bzipD9

A children’s library in Hyderabad where stories shape values

Founded by educator Shilpa Kiranveer, the Gachibowli space blends storytelling, reading and culture to nurture young minds from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4e875Fq

In Udaipur, storytellers and listeners come together to reclaim the power of the spoken word

Over three days in Rajasthan, the Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival offered a rare space for oral storytelling, where music, memory, and language met an audience willing to listen from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8jGArof

Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie doll in India

Designed in collaboration with Autistic Self Advocacy Network and designer Aarushi Pratap, the latest addition to the Barbie Fashionistas range features sensory-considerate details and inclusive accessories from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TdKC7UM

Kerala’s iconic banana chips: A must-try edible souvenir for tourists

You are travelling back from Kochi after the Biennale. What do you take home with you? The ubiquitous banana chips, of course from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/U8p3vmD

When the Piprahwa relics came to Lado Sarai in Delhi

Art historian Naman Ahuja, who was pivotal in the repatriation of these Buddhist relics, shares his shortlist of what to make time for if you are in the capital from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/B8Qze63

Linkin Park’s debut tour of India kicks off with a performance in Bengaluru

The American rock band took the stage as part of the From Zero World Tour. While fans and the band missed the original lead singer Chester Bennington, the act was a power-packed performance with chart toppers Numb and In The End from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7ybBOSa

Yamaha launches India-focussed keyboards with riyaz mode and Carnatic music

New PSR-I series keyboards feature riyaz practice modes, Carnatic lessons and Indian sounds from instruments such as tabla, tanpura and shehnai from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uhl1Abr

Calum Scott on his new album Avenoir, his concerts in India and more

In India to perform in Delhi and at Lollapalooza Mumbai, English singer-songwriter Calum Scott reflects on exploring different genres for Avenoir, preparing for an extensive world tour, and being excited for the new Harry Styles album from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RYeJhu2

Chennai students break Guinness World Record with 4,008-strong ice cream–licking chain

Students from eight Chennai schools came together on January 21 to break a 15-year-old Guinness World Record, forming the world’s longest chain of people licking ice cream at event. They were rewarded with more icecream. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/94PCGNO

Paruthipaal, steeped in time

K Santhanam has been selling the drink for over ninety years in the city in a tradition passed down from grandfather to grandson from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/IV4Ur89

The Hindu Lit For Life| Books as an escape, and a steadying presence for readers

At The Hindu Lit For Life, readers below the age of 30 tell us about their favourite books, discovering new authors and why they read from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EfrCq4b

Where matrimony ascends: The significance of weddings at Tirumala’s Kalyana Vedika

With 26,777 marriages solemnised since its launch on April 25, 2016, the venue offers free, dignified weddings to Hindu couples under the aegis of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uNIeRLJ

Quilt artists reflect through fabric

A thematic art quilt exhibition showcases showcasing 58 juried works that explore reflection, through fabric, form and emotion presented by the Quilt India Foundation from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3XG4kfI

Biennale nights in Kochi: Discover vintage-styled bars to EDM pubs

Art-fatigued at the Kochi Muziris Biennale? These cosy watering holes offer the space to unwind, with inventive drinks and locally-inspired dishes from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/k8FafM5

The Hindu Lit For Life 2026 | Flipping the fashion page

At The Hindu Lit For Life, we decode lit fest style and ask three speakers and attendees about their outfits from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9w6t8sv

How will India be eating out in 2026? We look at upcoming restaurant trends

Chefs and industry experts share food and dining trends for 2026. Healthier choices, local menus and premium experiences are what Indian diners want. And yes, the Korean craze is still here to stay.... from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kP82vep

Valentino Garavani, fashion designer to jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome

His body will repose at the foundation's headquarters in Rome on Wednesday and Thursday. The funeral will be held on Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ti9nWT8

100 years of Winne-the-Pooh: What the cuddly teddy bear teaches us about the need to slow down and be gentle

Winnie-the-Pooh, the first collection of stories about a teddy bear and his friends, turns a century. Fans share their memories of the cartoon character and why he appeals to them from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/q1TZEbh

The bushido way: uncovering the nature of samurai

You may know them from movies, manga, anime, and comics. But what about the samurai warriors in reality? Let’s take a look at many important factors and characteristics surrounding these retainers. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0oi7YeH

Dishes from Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazaar find a home in this Bengaluru restaurant

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Why dieting made us fat: On weight loss, metabolism and why food is not the enemy

A conversation unpacking diet culture, metabolism myths, and a commonsense approach to eating that restores balance without fear or fads. Rujuta Diwekar in discussion with Shonali Muthalaly. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EdrQPmj

Movement is medicine: Priti Chawla

Back health in the workplace: A conversation with Priti Chawla on posture, ergonomics, and everyday habits that impact spinal health, exploring practical ways to stay strong and pain-free at work. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GTAxeWf

The alter universe of a housewife

Drawing on letters, memories and autofiction, Kalpana Karunakaran revisits her grandmother’s life.  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JQ58bAk

New year resolution for 2026: save India’s bees

At a time when India’s native pollinators are declining, and the government is toying with ideas like genetically modified insects, ordinary citizens must step up. Hobby beekeeping is just one option from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/d4DKOF6

Through an Arab lens | Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi tells the unfolding story of the UAE

From a Bronze Age boat to the founding father’s Chrysler Newport, the Zayed National Museum curates the history of the Emirates from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/by4VukU

Mahindra XUV 7XO review: Comfort redefined

The all-new flagship SUV from Mahindra is possibly their best vehicle yet with fine attention to detail, powerful engine options and comfort that is not just skin deep, for it boasts of an all-new suspension system that is a true game changer from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9vK7drW

The Hindu Lit for Life: Shobhaa De on love, desire and loneliness

India’s Jackie Collins speaks about her latest book, the loneliness epidemic and what the good life means to her from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/htxzWkF

Why are school buses yellow

We’ve all travelled on, or at least seen, school buses. Have you ever noticed one thing they all have in common? Their bright yellow colour. It’s not just a design choice; there’s actually a scientific reason behind it. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qukNOR4

Why do some countries drive on the left and others on the right?

Driving practices around the world reveal a fascinating historical tapestry, with approximately 65% of countries navigating on the right and 35% on the left. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XpjCKVy

Kantha Hubba to bring myriad melodies to the city

The upcoming Kantha Hubba, the musical sub-festival of BLR Hubba, has a lot to offer music lovers in every genre from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AJWsyKe

Shravan Kummar commemorates 25 years of his design journey

Margazhi, the Hyderabad-based designer’s event, blended heritage weaves, music, food and culture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rbYLkqp

Bachpan Manao launches BM in a Box, a city-wide movement to reclaim childhood

BM in a Box, which emerged from a collaboration between Bachpan Manao and Makkala Hubba, is a way of empowering communities across Bengaluru to create space for and celebrate childhood in their own neighbourhoods. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ZLDjCVe

Beyond butter chicken: A seasonal menu challenges the stereotypes of Punjabi cuisine, in Hyderabad

At Kanak, Trident Hyderabad, chef Sherry Mehta digs into forgotten breads, seasonal greens and pared-back techniques to show that Punjabi food is far more nuanced than its commercial avatar from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/e13rDPy

Bengaluru’s Bar Spirit Forward wins the best bar in India. Here is list of the 30 Best Bars India 2025

The finale of 30 Best Bars India 2025 event was hosted in Goa on January 12, 2026 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OHyw5jM

This Ulta-Pulta school in Uttarakhand is changing how children learn

Founded by educators Shrey and Jyoti Rawat, Suraah blends Nature, community and classroom learning to create a context-rooted model for education from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tv7c9U5

At this restaurant in Goa, culinary memory finds a new address

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How India’s young is rethinking ageing

In India, people often live long lives, but not necessarily well enough to remain independent. Many youngsters are aiming to change this from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VSAlt0B

Is 2026 the year of the Queenager?

As the first wave of millennials turn 45 this year, age-inclusive representation could become the norm rather than the exception from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jnB4T5M

What to expect at The Gathering’s second edition in Mumbai

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How to do Boston in 48 hours (Two hotels, a tea party and an Irish rager)

Can you explore one of America’s most historic cities in two nights? We try, with a 48-hour Boston itinerary that takes in Revolutionary history, selfies at Harvard and one unexpectedly drunken night at an Irish pub from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vkGXm30

How Swiss theatre pedagogue Manuela Runge trains actors to be in the moment while on stage

Zurich-based theatre and dance pedagogue Manuela Runge on training participants specialises in training people to feel physically comfortable while with performing in front of an audience from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/c4L9XWQ

Homo Opportunisticus: the making of caste

The beginning of the social system is rooted in political contingencies and economic circumstances, not ideas of purity, pollution or racial differences from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EHG4qgo

The Meher I knew: A fashion insider who changed Indian style narratives

Meher Castelino, India’s first Femina Miss India in 1964, who died aged 81 last month, was a quiet, elegant force shaping fashion journalism and global design influence from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lf6JAMd

Artists evoke Sankranti spirit with the show Golden Horizon

Abstract artist Ramani Mylavarapu turns curator for the group show to be held at State Art Gallery, Hyderabad from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/riK1G4Z

A festival for all Bengalureans

V Ravichandar, chief facilitator of BLR Hubba, a city-wide arts and culture festival, now in its third edition, tells us what to expect for it from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/B49GxEw

Step into Pongal with a village-style harvest spread

Pongal Thiruvizha Virundhu offers a farm-to-table celebration of Tamil Nadu’s harvest heritage, featuring a traditional village harvest recipes, and immersive Pongal activities at a farm in Thindivanam from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/X6L4nGF

What is a listening session? Inside Chennai’s growing album-listening culture

At a time when music is designed to be skimmed, a listening session in Chennai insists on listening to an album in its entirety from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PosGBNR

Naukuchiatal: A nine-cornered escape into the Kumaon Hills

After months of Delhi’s acrid haze, this lesser-known Uttarakhand lake town offers a quick getaway to clear waters, deep forests, and the soft, uncanny calm that once pulled Dale Cooper into ‘Twin Peaks’ from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WPVqrhU

Comedian Abish Mathew on his latest one-hour special, ‘Finish’

Abish Mathew’s new special is about his journey as the youngest child in his family and the story behind his name from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/gAekLwU

A forecast for 2026: What lies in the year ahead

We at The Hindu give our own forecast for the year ahead. Here’s what can we anticipate in cinema, lifestyle, fashion, automobile and other trends. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/n4mHiTd

Celebrating history: Through New Year’s past into New Year’s present!

This new “New Year” brings us a novel hope of a new chance; the time button refreshed and a new calendar highlighting the walls of our home. Today, let’s cycle through New Year’s Day history and see how we developed and embraced this idea. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Fl9yKQL

The Festival of India showcasing timeless crafts and textiles begins in Coonoor

The Festival of India, a month-long curated exhibition in Coonoor, celebrates timeless crafts and textiles from across the country from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5GYBv1J

Five ways in which technology will rewire life in 2026

AI is no longer a standout novelty but a necessity, and smartphones are defined less by hardware upgrades and more by how well they connect within broader tech ecosystems. These five trends are reshaping technology in 2026 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DneLhGs

Keeping buildings alive: Conservation architects on continuity, repair, and responsibility

Conservation is not about saving the past, say leading architects. It is about learning how to live with time from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KZJ3AfL

Malayalam short film ‘Bhoothayanam’ explores horror without gimmickery

The supernatural horror short by Pratheek and Tina Thomas of Studio Kokaachi and filmmaker Tony Davis is a fresh take without the typical jumpscares and background noises from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/h8djznK

2026: What Kochi wants to sustain from the past year

Efficient public transport, child-friendly initiatives, and a vibrant environment for art and culture... this is what Kochi wants to take forward to 2026 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8u73HD2

Sambusek, fatayer and kvass at Plente, a new veggie restaurant in Bengaluru

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Mindful meals, nature walks and fitness: Visakhapatnam’s slow living shift

In Visakhapatnam, people are turning to mindful meals, unhurried walks, attentive fitness and immersive travel to reclaim time, presence and community in everyday life from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bslYoDu

Pranali Chikte’s solo cycle expedition for social change commences from Thiruvananthapuram

Pranali, who is from Maharashtra, begins a 70-day journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagpur in Maharashtra, with a mission from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cjtO23I

Residents of Thiruvananthapuram on the good things they want to carry forward to 2026

Well-known names from different fields talk about the positive things of 2025 in the city that they want to take forward to 2026 from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qaQRWgO