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Inside American artist Doug Aitken’s immersive new exhibition at NMACC, Mumbai

Doug Aitken collaborates with Indian artisans to build a three-storey meditation on time and transformation from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KUHfG0b

This artisanal cheese brand from Dibrugarh is fusing Assam’s iconic chili bhoot jolokia with creamy cheddar

Queso, Assam’s first artisanal small-batch cheese brand from Dibrugarh, is making waves for blending European tradition with Assamese flavours from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hOup1NB

‘The Devil Wears Prada’: Meryl Streep’s icy sass meets Anne Hathaway’s ambition. Are fans excited for the sequel?

The Devil Wears Prada has become a cultural phenomenon, beloved even by people who were born years after its release. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HrkQfiN

Botswana’s female rangers: How women are rewriting conservation and survival in the Okavango Delta

At a remote safari camp, women like Miss P are protecting endangered wildlife, supporting families, and quietly transforming gender roles in one of Africa’s most fragile ecosystems from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/j3pVngb

Lectures in bars? Pint of View Hyderabad is making it popular

From string theory to biodiversity, the bi-monthly lecture series is drawing working professionals to informal, after-hours learning from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vfkrynU

Bengaluru’s Smoor unveils single-origin chocolate crafted from Andhra’s Eluru cacao

A visit to Smoor’s 68,000 sq ft Experience Centre reveals a new range of truffles, bars and nibbles that spotlight locally sourced cacao and immersive chocolate-making A visit to the Bengaluru-based chocolatier’s immersive 68,000 square feet Experience Centre reveals its new line of truffles, bars, and nibbles from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XcCUn2b

BMW F 450 GS Review: The sweet spot of adventure?

In a market obsessed with adventure motorcycles, the BMW F 450 GS arrives as a machine that feels as comfortable on a weekday commute as it does chasing trails beyond the map. It blends refinement, tech, and genuine off-road ability into a package that is surprisingly easy to live withand even easier to fall for. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1Ik9TrD

An engineer turned upcycling artist in Kerala is teaching India to rethink waste

Using textile waste and natural dyes, Amal S Pillai’s practice merges design, sustainability and community learning from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0bcohDW

Demystifying a legend with Ganesh Shivaswamy

Author Ganesh Shivaswamy explored different aspects of legendary artist Raja Ravi Varma’s life and work in his talk titled, ‘The Studios of Raja Ravi Varma’ from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/p5ToAWc

Luxury brand Tory Burch does a Roastery Coffee Shop takeover in Delhi

Check out The Romy Cafe at Roastery Coffee House in Delhi from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GLFiV7H

What dating after 50 in India really looks like today

New surveys and real stories reveal a shift toward companionship, discretion and low-drama relationships among older singles from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Hn0SIqt

Hyderabad chefs are going beyond biryani and championing Telugu micro-cuisines

Restaurateurs and chefs are spotlighting regional dishes, pushing for global recognition of Telugu food traditions from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GHZ6qMY

What is the big deal with pilates?

You would have heard of Zumba, HIIT, yoga and a dozen more exercise techniques, but have you heard of pilates? Why is it so popular now? Let’s explore the history!  from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/NDlsgMd

En Vilasam, a Chettinad villa that stays out of sight

This holiday home in a fishing hamlet near Chennai does not follow a predictable luxury-villa aesthetic and that’s why designers are booking it from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pgM6hlt

Siddhartha Das Studio draws from Odisha’s temple architecture and stepwells in modern design

Designer and curator Siddhartha Das is inspired by third spaces in ancient India. An exhibition in New Delhi showcases craft, memory and material in his practise from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lykQbER

How Visakhapatnam zoo keeps animals cool as temperatures rise

As peak summer sets in, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park steps up species-specific cooling and hydration measures to protect animals from heat stress and dehydration from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9Ps2MSE

Fendi, Tiffany inspire luxe board game trend, Young Designers India reimagine chess

YDI reinterprets the country’s ancient game through sculptural forms, architectural references and experimental materials from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jnCmqaS

This exhibition highlights India’s textile and craft heritage in Chennai

At Anvaya, India’s craft traditions unfold through mythology, material, and master artisans, offering a closer look at practices shaped by time and continuity from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/m1YLSWx

Green roofs in Chennai: A climate solution to tackle rising heatwaves in Tamil Nadu

A city confronts extreme weather through vegetation-led design, community effort, and adaptive planning from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/I0gCwKU

Inside Restaurant Week India 2026: How to book, where to go, and what it says about dining today

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Why India must define its own green factory standards now

As plants adopt solar power and resource-efficient systems, the absence of a unified certification limits global recognition from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HrbAqUk

Vijayalakshmi Silks: Celebrating the warp and weft of a legacy

Loom, Legacy & Landmark is not just an exhibition of saris but a tribute in silk to a heritage that has endured from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vfNKC3j

Malli in Coimbatore celebrates Kongunadu flavours

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Coffee table book Perura Pateesa presents an immersive experience of Coimbatore’s iconic Perur temple

Coffee table book Perura Pateesa presents an immersive experience of the city’s landmark Perur Pateeswarar temple in stunning visuals backed with nuggets on history, legend and myths from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nevgdHy

India’s butterfly boom: How Nature walks, parks, and trails are sparking a new conservation movement

From Bengaluru’s urban forests to the Northeast’s biodiversity hotspots, enthusiasts and experts are turning butterfly-watching into a powerful gateway to ecology, education, and sustainable travel from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7PVBeyY

A gathering of Waldorf educators: Coimbatore set to host a global teachers conference

Four Waldorf schools come together to host Sangam, a conference for teachers where experts with decades of experience in teaching share their knowledge, guided by an enduring love for children from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BaGD5AM

Renault’s India Offensive: Platforms, powertrains and a product plan built for scale

At Renault’s Chennai R&D facility, the message was clear—India is no longer just a market, it’s central to the brand’s global playbook. And leading this renewed charge is a sharply defined strategy built around flexible platforms, multi-energy powertrains and a seven-car product roadmap. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AlH9MTh

Why Indian parents are looking at assisted living facilities for autistic adult children

As autistic children grow into adulthood, parents concerned about their future and independence are building or booking flats at assisted-living facilities from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nxAcVfQ

U.S.-Israel war with Iran | Why damage to Tehran’s Golestan Palace should worry India

The Iranian palace, which was damaged two days ago in an airstrike, houses the Gulshan Album — a collection of 11th-17th century paintings, calligraphy, and engravings from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VNvKSY8

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Narada: the original provocateur

Hindu mythology’s impish sage has been recast through the centuries, but never loses his identity from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/iBf4Nm0

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning — What has April 19 ever given us?

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How princess Mrinalini Kumari is bringing Lunavada palace decor to living rooms

After studying furniture design in Florence, Mrinalini Kumari launches Loonawara, which blends heritage, wildlife and design with home decor from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5BeHcrF

Mumbai’s new restaurants and menus to bookmark this weekend

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The 10 best food movies you have probably never heard of

While you may love Ratatouille and Chef, we curate a selection of lesser-known international films where food is the main character from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/K5sgSfc

IPL 2026 | This Chennai groom’s CSK-themed wedding invite is winning hearts

Call it the perfect match. How this wacky wedding invitation celebrates Chennai Super Kings from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MTEHF2w

‘The Kochi-Muziris Biennale needs a self-analysis,’ says curator Nikhil Chopra

With the Kochi-Muziris Biennale drawing to a close, curator Nikhil Chopra is ready to prepare a strong report to help his successor from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xkKt9TI

Got old clothes? This Bengaluru startup will pick them up and pay you for it

NoKasa is helping households declutter responsibly by collecting used clothes, diverting them from landfills and creating a circular reuse system from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8O7rNAt

Some questions that are beyond textbooks

‘What should we be looking for when we vote’ is a short story where three young minds question what it really means to choose. What begins as a simple conversation on their walk home slowly unfolds into deeper thoughts—reminding us that some questions lie beyond textbooks, in philosophy. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/gt3BLdX

Lorraine Hansberry: the life of an icon behind the scenes and beyond

She once said, ‘One cannot live with sighted eyes and feeling heart and not know or react to the miseries which afflict this world.” Read onto know more... from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QbDfGOs

Flying Flea C6: Royal Enfield’s new take on urban electric mobility

Royal Enfield has finally stepped into the EV space, and what it has brought to the table is unlike anything else currently on sale. The Flying Flea C6 isn’t just an electric motorcycle—it’s a clean-sheet approach that blends heritage cues with a distinctly modern, tech-heavy execution. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xdp7JTY

Karan Gokani on the performance of authenticity

If your grandmother made a dish one way and mine another, whose version wins? In today’s food culture, authenticity is often less about truth and more about power, performance and who gets to decide. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Vtg4CWO

RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Impact on real estate sector

The apex bank holds the repo rate, offering predictability for EMIs and measured confidence across property markets from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/eDPWkhQ

A tribute to India: Inside chef Kunal Kapur’s new restaurant in Bengaluru

With Pincode, the celebrity chef and Masterchef host, is bringing dishes from different parts of the country to the table, from mutton ribs inji puli to Himalayan thukpa. Over a leisurely lunch, he takes us through the menu from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/q0yOKL5

BTS, cherry blossoms, snacks and more: A guide to Seoul this spring

As BTS kicks off its Arirang concert tour, here’s a guide to Seoul — from hotteok trails and K-pop music video studios to stationery hauls and long walks, all best enjoyed with a sweet potato latte in hand. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Tm9gLsU

Actions without excessive thinking: How does our brain form habits?

Whether it’s filling your waterbottle before school, or reaching for your phone every few minutes. Ever wonder why your body seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to performing tasks like this on a frequent basis? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/gAEDGkN

Hyrox, the global fitness race, draws 8,000 athletes to Bengaluru

Blending endurance and strength, Hyrox is taking over India’s gyms, reshaping how participants train, compete and socialise. Despite steep entry fees, coaching costs and specialised prep, why is this challenging sport so popular? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GxZkV3g

A podcast about people who really love the wild

Filmmaker and photographer Rohit Varma on Some Like it Wild, a podcast focusing on stories of India’s wildlife champions from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/m5VquCp

VinFast VF MPV 7 : The sensible electric family car India did not know it needed

In a world chasing flashy EVs and feature-packed gimmicks, the VinFast VF MPV 7 takes a refreshingly practical route. It is built to move families in comfort, and after a drive in Vietnam, it feels like it might just have the formula right for India from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MJnZroT

In Chettinad, the holiday comes with homework

At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers seeking a deeper engagement with heritage, design and culture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/gMh0tlu

The Folly at Amethyst, Chennai: Where fashion turns into art

At Amethyst Chennai, founder Kiran Rao has shaped The Folly into a dynamic space where designer showcases make fashion accessible, interactive, and wearable. This week, it's a child's canvas with Pero from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pAbKNi3

Inside Singapore’s Changi Airport: A travel hub and a destination wrapped in one

What if an airport was not just a pitstop, but the destination itself? At Singapore’s Changi airport, design, technology and scale come together to reshape the experience of transit from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/q1JPlw3

Mumbai author Lindsay Pereira on the fractures of migration in his latest novel, Super

The author discusses identity and, displacementlocation, and the uneasy cost of leaving home in an age of mass migration from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GqouMRH

Tata Punch.ev: Small car, big shift

The move to electric in India has often felt like a leap of faith. The Punch.ev changes that narrative—it feels less like a transition and more like a natural next step from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mQMK70c

In Hyderabad, Priya Living blends hotel stay with community for elderly guests

With flexible stays, community living and hotel-style amenities, Priya Living reimagines ageing in India from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pTyvJo9

From ACP to exosomes, treatments experts recommend for pigmentation, acne and sun damage

From collagen-stimulating procedures to hydration boosters, experts discuss treatments that work at the cellular level rather than the surface from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1VQRcPx

Onions made me cry!

Have you ever chopped onions in your life? Have you seen people chop onions and cry? Do you know how onions always do that? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mU0nPFt

This new bookstore in Bengaluru wants to foster community

Vineetha Vijayakumar, the founder of Turning Page on her dreams for this new bookstore and cafe in Jakkur from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jrPJ5N3

The great Indian menswear shift

Lakmē Fashion Week and brands such as Countrymade, AK|OK, Kartik Research and Péro are generating a lot of excitement about the category from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7DYmhJ2

Blueprints for a buzz: 6 architectural firms redefine the Indian bar

From New Delhi to Bengaluru, six bars rethink the night scene with design elements channeling gothic chalets and Mexican cantinas from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Yyc3Pl9

India’s milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industry’s cap

Milliners of India are painting the landscape of the country’s fashion industry with vibrant hues, one hat at a time from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aeFfziq

How three volleyball players from Kerala started a thriving mushroom business

Collegemates and fellow volleyball players Akhil GP, Muhammed Sahad S, and Anzil KA run Home Mushrooms in Thrissur from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zEbB3AO

‘The Kochi-Muziris Biennale needs a self-analysis,’ says curator Nikhil Chopra

With the Kochi-Muziris Biennale drawing to a close, curator Nikhil Chopra is ready to prepare a strong report to help his successor from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yBbu8wm

Singing talent hunt for visually impaired youth to be held in Hyderabad

Nine participants take the stage in a first-of-its-kind music competition organised by Youth4Jobs from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/l1XAM8f

Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Automatic: A thoughtful evolution

The new Skoda Kushaq is more than just a simple facelift. Improved looks, better ergonomics, a new transmission and enhanced practicality make it quite the urban SUV from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/v2O1B3R

Aisha Rao: It takes six months for a collection to blossom

Hyderabad designer Aisha Rao discusses her recent Lakme Fashion Week collection, upcycled luxury, and the shift from law to fashion from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2FhWGiY

At Play Theory in Coimbatore, board games meet comfort food

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China’s Hope & Sesame brings award-winning cocktails to Chennai

Ranked seven7 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, Hope & Sesame, brings umami in its flavour-forward cocktails to The Flying Elephant for a one-night takeover from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2CLn6Hy

How Ulloor Krishi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram is handholding small scale farmers

Agricultural produce and value-added products are marketed under the brand name Ulloor Greens by Ulloor Krishi Bhavan. A retail outlet and online sale of products are already in place from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9TlgLsa