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]Home decor trends that will dominate in 2023
Updated on Feb 03, 2023 11:32 AM IST
When it comes to decorating or enhancing the beauty of homes, focusing on all interior aspects becomes crucial, particularly doors and windows. If you are among them who are searching for ways to renovate your home, here are trends that are going to dominate the home decoration segment this year.
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Is there anything that Gen Z won't drink?
Alcohol brands are thinking outside the bottle to fuel and gratify a new drinking culture.
Published on Feb 01, 2023 09:13 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
AI and art — are creators about to become redundant?
Can robots make art? Will ChatGPT replace authors? Is artificial intelligence creative? One thing is certain: AI is set to revolutionize the art world, even if authorship issues remain unresolved.
Published on Feb 01, 2023 06:32 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
A beginner's guide to Tanjore art: Origin, types and everything you need to know
Tanjore art brings the rich history and culture of South India to life. Let's dive into the world of Tanjore art and discover its stunning techniques, materials, and styles.
Updated on Jan 31, 2023 06:09 PM IST
7 bedroom design trends that will be out of style in 2023
It's time to give your bedroom a chic makeover. From high gloss finishes to over-the-top drama, here are seven bedroom styles that will be out of style in 2023.
Published on Jan 29, 2023 02:59 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
Kashmiri artist Masrat Jan keeping the traditional art of paper-mache alive
Masrat Jan, a Kashmiri artist, is breaking stereotypes by preserving and reviving Kashmiri heritage and culture through the disappearing art of paper mache.
Published on Jan 29, 2023 11:29 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Srinagar
How to self-publish an e-book
Self-publishing is no longer the taboo it once was. It's a viable and respected way to get your work out there. It's an opportunity to share your work with the world, without the need for a traditional publisher. Here are tips to self-publish your e-book.
Published on Jan 28, 2023 09:09 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Posted by Prapti Upadhayay | Edited by Parmita Uniyal
From Ikigai to Wabi-Sabi: 10 Japanese concepts that can transform your life
From Ikigai to Wabi-Sabi, many Japanese principles have been passed down through generations that can help us navigate the complexities of modern life
Published on Jan 28, 2023 05:25 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Posted by Prapti Upadhayay | Edited by Parmita Uniyal
Is efficiency the wrong answer?: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi
There’s a growing movement in support of slack, which frees a person from busy-ness. There’s no ‘time to work’ and ‘time to play’. It’s all time in which to engage with the world.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 04:53 PM IST
Leavened bread: Raw agents that rise and shine
What makes the appam soak up mutton curry and the naan cling to the flavour of the saag? It’s the air bubbles created by a leavening agent, and a hearty dose of gluten. Explore the physics of fluffiness, in this week’s Sound Bites with Swetha Sivakumar.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 04:37 PM IST
Swetha Sivakumar
It’s not you, it’s not them: The benefits of having friends across the aisle
The path to any change begins with a disagreement. No one has all the answers. In our troubled times of anger and distrust, here’s why you should work to preserve friendships with those you don’t always agree with.
Published on Jan 28, 2023 04:32 PM IST
The shape shifter: A Wknd interview with Rajshri Deshpande of Trial by Fire
In a stunning turn, the actor immerses herself in the true story of a woman who lost both her children to the Uphaar cinema blaze in 1997. Deshpande gained weight, changed her gait, stepped into Neelam Krishnamoorthy’s darkened world. She previously made waves as a gangster’s wife in Sacred Games, as Ismat Chughtai in Manto. ‘I like to start, each time, from zero,’ she says.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 04:24 PM IST
Deepa Gahlot
Every season gets the blues: A denim timeline
It’s been 150 years since the first blue jeans rolled out of a Levi’s factory. Then came the experiments, and errors — glitter and bling, balloony waists, skinny bottoms. Take a look.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 08:34 PM IST
Journey to the twilight zone: Hear from a scientist who descended to 1,000 m
Sendhil Kumar spent 10 days aboard the research vessel Odyssey, and dove in a glass-bubble submersible to spend a few hours in the twilight zone.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 06:41 PM IST
Natasha Rego
Water you doing here?: Take a tour of new species uncovered in the deep seas
Batfish with earnest eyes; flatfish with both eyes on one side; a sponge that looks exactly like a tulip and a plant that covers several miles — as submersibles get sleeker and easier to manoeuvre, they’re uncovering more of the mysterious life of the deeps. It’s not all fun and photos. Researchers are also looking for impacts of the climate crisis, and a sense of where future mines and commercial explorations must not go.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 08:24 PM IST
Natasha Rego
Want a pay raise? Work five days a week in the office
British companies are starting to pay a “five days in the office” premium to lure in staff who have retained bargaining power because workers are in such short supply, the nation’s biggest recruitment agency said.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 03:55 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Maximize your space: Interior designing hacks to create more space in your home
Making the most of the available space in the storage units, not only adds space but also accentuates the purpose of home furniture. Check out some creative interior design hacks to create more space for storage in your home.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 01:53 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
Rinse, repeat: See how shampoo is helping decode activity on the Sun
A recent study examined how shampoo moves on a vibrating speaker, and came away with a better understanding of how plasma jets form and drive space weather and solar winds.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 01:21 PM IST
Read an excerpt from Arun Maira’s book, Listening for Well-being
The management consultant and former member of the Planning Commission of India draws from his life experience to emphasise the power of deep listening. This excerpt looks at the types of listening one can encounter while engaging with those who have different views.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 01:13 PM IST
Arun Maira
Bringing Holocaust remembrance to TikTok
How Holocaust survivors and concentration camp memorial sites are reaching young users on TikTok in 30 seconds.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 09:28 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Indian designer evokes mysteries of the 'Cosmos' in Paris
For a man with seemingly infinite creative ambitions, it is fitting that Indian designer Rahul Mishra's latest Paris haute couture collection attempts to encapsulate the entire universe.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 04:30 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
How the myth of whiteness in classical sculpture was created
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But recent exhibitions have shed new light on the colorful ancient world.
Published on Jan 24, 2023 06:37 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Naatu Naatu, Gangnam Style, Macarena: Hits transcending language
Be it in Telugu, Korean or Spanish, some viral dance hits have won a global fanbase with their catchy tunes and nifty steps reenacted on YouTube and TikTok.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 02:19 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Home, interior decor tips: Design that does not require tubelight till the last
Check out these design ideas by home and interior decor experts to maximise the in-flow of natural light in the house
Updated on Jan 22, 2023 01:04 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Making to-do lists but not completing them? How to make one that works
Using to-do lists can make you more productive, by allowing you to focus on what's most important while keeping an overview of everything that needs to be done
Published on Jan 21, 2023 06:34 PM IST
Too many screens have timed out: Poonam Saxena on cinema halls
What I miss most about the grand old theatres we’ve lost, Saxena says, are the large crowds (they could seat hundreds), rock-bottom prices, and their promise of dreams and fantasy escapes for all.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 04:37 PM IST
Have you heard the good word? A priest is shattering stereotypes on Instagram
Fr Warner D’Souza aka @pottypadre says he finds the priestly stereotype of a somber, stern man in robes funny. His popular posts touch upon his love of cooking, culture, travel, history and DIY crafts.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 04:36 PM IST
Are your ears popping? Hard truths about corn, with Swetha Sivakumar
It’s the most widely harvested grain in the world, grown on every continent except Antarctica. It’s in a lot more than your packaged snacks. Trace a 9,000-year tale, in this week’s Sound Bites.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 04:17 PM IST
Swetha Sivakumar
Win chill factor: Behind the scenes at India’s first frozen lake marathon
It’s called The Last Run because, organisers say, the Pangong Tso in Leh may not freeze over as solidly again. 75 runners will make the trek to send a message, and to take a stab at a Guinness World Record.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 03:55 PM IST
Natasha Rego
The Sporting Life: Here’s to a year of resurrections, says Rudraneil Sengupta
What a thrill to see Arsenal and Manchester United stride out of their slumps. It’s a victory of coaches, players and team work.
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 03:44 PM IST
Rudraneil Sengupta
