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Coco Chanel: The woman who redefined fashion

You must have heard of Chanel, the luxury brand loved by millions, but did you know a woman was behind this creation? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kGbAFJl

Move aside chilli oil, Maharashtrian thecha is the internet's new favourite condiment now

Thanks to celebrity interviews, MasterChef India creations and viral recipes, Maharashtra’s green chilli peanut thecha is having a moment, on seafood pizzas and peanut butter. We speak to chefs about the condiment’s popularity from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TgSNi1Z

World Music Day: Can music help you relax? India’s wellness labels think so

As mental health discussions rise, music’s therapeutic potential is in question again, exploring its calming effects. The increasing popularity of wellness music festivals further underscores a collective yearning for deeper, transformative experiences in today’s fast-paced world from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/s2qvMRB

World Martini Day: Why the iconic cocktail refuses to go out of style

The Martini has inspired a number of cocktails over the years and continues to be a sexy choice. How is it made and why is the three-ingredient drink so popular? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5fSNCdo

Dongria Kondh of Niyamgiri: Where forests, food and faith shape daily life

An intimate glimpse into the lives of the Dongria Kondh, one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, in Odisha’s Niyamgiri hills from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YQXCiLU

Modern luxury bathroom ideas from designer homes across India

In a culture of constant connectivity, homeowners are demanding restrooms that are designed to help them disconnect from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/75c2QYC

ParSEC Whitefield in Bengaluru is a science museum where anyone can innovate anything

We visit PARAM Foundation’s science experience centre in Bengaluru. The non-profit works to promote Indian history, science, innovation and culture from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tbHs5xj

The best mangoes in South India, according to farmers who grow them

We ask farmers across Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana one question: Which mango would you choose above all others? From Tamil Nadu’s Sappattai to Karnataka’s Appemidi, they reveal the fruits they cherish most — and why preserving heirloom mangoes matters from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/NhXAdnm

Europe without the crowds: Why off-season travel is having a moment

As overtourism crowds popular destinations during summer, more travellers are discovering the joys of visiting Europe outside the peak months. From Mallorca’s quieter streets and shorter queues to cheaper hotels and a slower pace of life, shoulder-season travel offers a very different experience from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uAnsaFJ

At Hyderabad’s Srishti art gallery, young artists take centrestage

In the 16th edition of Emerging Palettes, artists explore themes of identity, memory and belonging using varied mediums from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qXMhdxH

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The parrot that flew to Baghdad

How a collection of Sanskrit stories influenced One Thousand and One Nights and reflected the everyday concerns of Islamic society from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/INvCbBO

Watch: US and Iran sign deal to end West Asia war, oil prices fall

The United States and Iran have signed a landmark agreement aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia, raising hopes of a major diplomatic breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/F2C5DEz

MINI Countryman C launched in Chennai, rolls out as a locally manufactured premium SUV

Staying true to MINI’s heritage, the company says the SUV retains the brand’s signature go-kart-like driving character despite its larger dimensions from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zsv50fH

How everyday Kerala is being reimagined in an award-nominated illustration series

llustrator Mohammed Sajid’s portrait series is in contention at the AOI World Illustration Awards 2026, spotlighting fish sellers, flower vendors, postmen and other familiar faces of Kerala’s streets from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ogwR3Dt

Inside Mangav, a unique Maharashtra village for abandoned women and their children

Founded by Dr Rajendra and Dr Sucheta Dhamane, Mangav is home to 477 rescued women and 43 children, where residents run a bakery, manage farms and dairy units, and will soon launch a highway café as part of their rehabilitation journey from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/M2D7NdP

A celebration of global cuisines under one roof

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Madras Sappers Museum opens to the public in Bengaluru

Established Foundedin 1979, the museum chronicles the Madras Engineer Group’s history with AI-restored archives, rare military artefacts, and stories spanning World War II and beyond from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/H0n6WdK

Glenmorangie’s single malt Scotch whisky, Lasanta, arrives in Kolkata

The launch of Glenmorangie’s new scotch whisky Lasanta, a 15 year old spirit, ==do we need to mention age?== offered whisky lovers an opportunity to explore the role of sherry casks, ageing and craftsmanship in shaping flavour from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kDENCUz

Begum Rokeya: Pioneer of South Asian feminism

A voice which stood tall at a time when women rarely spoke up, often called the Mother of Muslim Awakening, Rokeya is a name you should not forget from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AybWBt4

Coracle rides in Baralikadu

Baralikadu, 70-kilometres from Coimbatore, promises a stimulating dip in river Bhavani, coracle ride and delicious greens foraged from the forest : an evidently perfect getaway from the chaos of the city from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9e04bHT

Mumbai’s new restaurants, bars and cafés, with a detour to Pune

A Japanese-inspired restaurant, an ingredient-led cocktail bar, a cult sandwich shop’s expansion, and a thoughtful new café in Pune lead this month’s most exciting openings from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/werzDlp

Where to find Bengaluru’s finest Bengali fare

We pick out six restaurants in the city serving authentic Bengali dishes, from kosha mangsho to fish kabiraji from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aqUpHDG

Karra Samu in Hyderabad: How Telangana’s traditional stick-fighting martial art is making a comeback

Once a battlefield skill and folk tradition, Karra samu is finding new life among children and adults in Hyderabad as a form of fitness, self-defence and cultural preservation from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xzGRp9c

VGP Marine Kingdom releases captive-bred banded bamboo sharks into ocean

While this is the first experiment of its kind, the aquarium hopes to expand to other marine species over time, says S Arockia Cinnakan aka Kannan, the institution’s head curator from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/3LhPAR7

From Kerala to latex: Tracing London-based designer Harri KS’s unlikely rise

Raised around rubber plantations in Kerala, designer Harri KS is rethinking latex, form, and the idea of wearability from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/efIcp63

Dining room trends 2026: How Indian families are reimagining the heart of gathering

Designers are turning modern dining spaces into versatile rooms with sculptural furniture, statement lighting and earthy, heirloom-inspired decor from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/A9nESm3

MAATI helps women artists from Bihar to look beyond art

MAATI, short for Mithila Art Artisan Transformative Initiative, works with women artisans from Madhubhani and Darbhanga in Bihar. Four women artisans showcased their works in Bengaluru, ranging from textile to wall art from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DwHVguT

Renault Duster TCe 100 review: Why this 1.0-litre turbo SUV makes perfect sense

It is easy to underestimate a family SUV powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, especially in a segment where larger powerplants tend to dominate the conversation. The Renault Duster TCe 100 proves that real-world performance, driver engagement and everyday usability have far more to do with thoughtful engineering than engine size alone. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xIAfqFP

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo are now on Kerala’s mundus

As World Cup fever sweeps Kerala, designers and stores are creating customised mundus, lungis, and wraps featuring star football players and popular team colours for fans. Here is how you can get your wardrobe ready, to cheer on your favourite players from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/k6y5FRg

There and back again: A Tolkien fan’s pilgrimage to Hobbiton, New Zealand

The iconic Hobbiton Movie Set — built on a 1,250-acre Waikato farm discovered by Peter Jackson in 1998 — turns a lifelong memory of the Shire into an unforgettable adventure through Middle Earth for a lifelong Tolkien fan from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ScF20gl

Bond over Board: How board game nights are building a community in Visakhapatnam

A growing board game community in Visakhapatnam is creating spaces for friendship, conversation and screen-free fun from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/a7C01jF

At Ashvita’s, Mimesis by Thukral & Tagra reflects on data, memory, surveillance and the digital selves we leave behind

Now open at Ashvita’s flagship gallery in Ozone Premia, Mylapore, until July 17, the showcase explores the relationship between digital technology and human identity, prompting visitors to reflect on themes of data, memory, and surveillance. Through immersive artworks, the exhibition challenges audiences to consider the implications of their online footprints and the blurred lines between reality and its digital representations from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DVuSlAR

Chennai women rediscover joy in movement through sports and alternative fitness

As women-only sports and wellness communities grow across Chennai, fitness is becoming a by-product of friendship, fun, and the joy of trying something new from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/c1UJtVC

Chennai’s A Krishnan becomes first Indian to win Causeway Challenge 2026 title

Fresh from his triumph at the Causeway Challenge 2026 in Bangkok, A. Krishnan hopes to inspire more youngsters to take up competitive Scrabble. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vOX0jxZ

How a Kerala-based bald men’s collective grew into a global community of 2,000 members

Founded by comedian Sajeesh Kuttanellur, the community brings together bald people from 40 countries through advocacy, social initiatives and shared experiences from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wFGVJfA

Henry Noltie’s ‘Flora Indica: Recovering Lost Stories from Kew’s Indian Drawings’ | These flowers have a backstory

Scottish botanist Henry Noltie hopes the recovery of India’s lost botanical art, now in a new book titled Flora Indica, will inspire contemporary artists from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bi8Evje

Rhododendron and the empire | Inside ‘Paper Gardens’, a book and exhibition at MAP

A new book and exhibition at MAP, titled Paper Gardens, traces the artistic labour and colonial histories behind botanical illustrations from India from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/496D7Tn

Coco Chanel: The woman who redefined fashion

You must have heard of Chanel, the luxury brand loved by millions, but did you know a woman was behind this creation? from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/g3X4qcV

At 104, Chennai’s Ratni Bai Chordia remains the centre of a 149-member family

From hosting Congress leaders at home when she was younger, to playing now pallankuzhi for hours, 104-year-old Ratni Bai Chordia of Mylapore continues to live with discipline and quiet authority from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/43sbAYH

How India’s divers turned ocean encounters into conservation action with the help of PADI’s Go Eco Month

During PADI’s Go Eco Month in April, last month, divers across India’s reef fringed islands and mainland coasts paired pairingexploration with clean ups, reef and cove awareness, and a growing ethic of responsible travel In coastal hubs like Goa and the Andamans, a new wave of divers is combining holidays with marine clean-ups, reef education, and responsible tourism==what is PADI Go Eco month? Since that is the peg please bring that into the HL, strap, and intro in the body copy== from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VcvlLXC

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel: A new chapter in India’s alternative fuel journey

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel highlights the growing role of ethanol-powered vehicles in India’s mobility future. While EVs dominate the spotlight, flex-fuel technology offers a practical path towards cleaner transportation, reduced fuel imports, and greater energy security from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lAnKOGS

The rug renaissance: How designer collaborations are transforming India’s luxury

From couture-inspired collections to architect-led collaborations, India’s leading ateliers are turning carpets into collectible design statements from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TAKpExs

‘Nilgiri Threads - The Art of the Toda’ brings the embroidery tradition to Mumbai

40 art panels along with linens and saris from the hamlets of the Nilgiris will travel to the financial capital this week from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RG60Kdr

World Environment Day | At the end of the world in Antarctica

At a time when Mount Everest’s trash crisis is making news, travelling with companies committed to conservation and sustainability can make a big difference in the frozen continent from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7ngIDlA

Why Good Earth’s Anita Lal waited 30 years to launch her new skincare brand

Nearly three decades after founding Good Earth, Anita Lal launches Iti, an 18-product skincare line developed over six years. Drawing on Himalayan botanicals, biomimetic formulations and traditional knowledge, the range aims to balance natural ingredients with scientific research. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Hs32ZEN

Sabudana vada and stagecraft: Anju’s Cafe in Ranga Shankara turns 20

Anju Sudharshan started her namesake cafe in the Ranga Shankara theatre after a chance encounter with the founder Arundhati Nag. We trace how the cafe became the heart of the institution in Bengaluru, and a space for reviews, discussions and piping hot akki rotis from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sqDzOv4

Making a splash: Bengaluru’s Srikaanth Viswanathan leads team across the Strait of Gibraltar

The prolific long-distance and open-water swimmer talks about on how he trained the team who participated in the race, the challenges of the Gibraltar Strait swim and what he loves about open-water swimming from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LaUB3TQ

World Environment Day 2026 : Exploring the tree flora at Lok Bhavan Kerala

Lok Bhavan, the Kerala Governor’s official residence that stands on 12 hectares, is home to over 180 species of trees and plants from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aFgjWyl

This beauty queen from Chennai is a barrier breaker

A hearing impaired school girl, 16-year-old Saarika Jagadeesh has been crowned Miss Teen Tamil Nadu 2026. Her answer at the beauty pageant truthfully reflects what she does off stage: using her earnings from her modelling career to support children with special needs from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FGTrHgV

Satire | Application for ‘Chogada Taara’ garba dance in Strait of Hormuz

After Vietnam tarmac garba, seeking permission for Bollywood dance in Strait of Hormuz, yet untouched by dancing Indians, to promote cultural tourism from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mfct0UR

India’s UV Index is rising. Are our sunscreens keeping up?

As Indian cities record extreme UV Index levels, dermatologists are reporting rising cases of pigmentation, tanning and premature ageing. The shift is also reshaping the sunscreen market, with both global giants and homegrown brands racing to develop formulations tailored to Indian skin and climate from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Aj6pOP5

Can kitchen waste replace LPG? This Indian startup thinks so

As India grapples with LPG shortages and rising energy insecurity, Pune-based climate entrepreneur Priyadarshan Sahasrabuddhe is helping households, housing societies and businesses convert food waste into clean cooking fuel through compact biogas systems from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pbguaPi

Bhoomi Habba returns to Bengaluru

The 18th edition of Visthar’s annual environment and sustainability festival will offer an array of events and stalls that closely align with its core theme: Restore, Reclaim – Community Paths to Climate Action from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TYgxM97

2026 Honda City review: The smart sedan strikes back

We get behind the wheel of the new Honda City and this time around it is built to target younger customers while ushering in a higher level of practicality and space that will allow it to take the European sedans head on from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VOB6k9F

Layered sandwiches and pop art in a Portuguese villa at Goa’s Brooklyn Bardez

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Ferrari Luce: What has Ferrari gone and done?

Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle was always going to be controversial. What nobody expected, however, was for the company from Maranello to unveil something so radically different from everything the Prancing Horse has ever stood for from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EfI48Md

Michelin-starred chef Sujan Sarkar takes Indienne to New York

In Chicago, chef Sujan Sarkar pushed Indian food into American conversation not as serious contemporary cuisine capable of nuance technicality and narrative. Now he is bringing his skills to New York City. from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bBFWgAf

These Bengalureans are giving discarded wood a new lease of life

Discarded pieces of wood can get a makeover if one is creative enough. We look at two Bengalureans chipping in their mite in this regard from Lifestyle News, Fashion News, Lifestyle And Health, Vacation Ideas | The Hindu https://ift.tt/q2wH9CK