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]Donna Summer: 10th death anniversary of disco legend
- The sultry Queen of Disco, who during childhood moved churchgoers to tears with her gospel singing, succumbed to lung cancer 10 years ago today.
Published on May 17, 2022 09:14 PM IST
Home interior decor tips: 6 ways to give your home minimalistic vibes
By its very nature minimalism requires a high degree of organization and lack of clutter. If that is something that you are craving for then these minimalist interior design tips are just what you need to create a home that’s free of clutter but still combines character and warmth
Updated on May 16, 2022 08:04 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Menstrual leave: A blessing or a curse?
- Spain could become the first European country to institute special time off for coping with severe menstruation. In places where such period leave is already in place, women say it helps. But there is criticism.
Published on May 16, 2022 11:50 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Home interior decor tips: Nascent interior trends for spring/summer 2022
As we sweat our way into summers, why not give our living space a chilling new detour? If you’ve been re-envisioning the look and feel of your living space or upping the luck to start off the new season, here are some amazing ways to deck up your home without spending a lot of money
Updated on May 16, 2022 05:43 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Another side to summer: The Way We Were by Poonam Saxena
It’s hotter now, but the summers have always been scorching in north India. So how did people manage in the days before air-conditioning? With inventiveness, adaptation and great company.
Updated on May 14, 2022 03:29 PM IST
A lot of sweet nothings: Swetha Sivakumar on sugar-free highs
The body does not metabolise artificial sweeteners, which is why they are among the few things that are truly zero-calorie. But even with no calories, there are risks to overusing sugar substitutes.
Updated on May 14, 2022 03:13 PM IST
Swetha Sivakumar
Table manors: Meet seven immigrant women who helped change how America eats
A new book, Taste Makers, stars seven women from different countries (including India) who fought to have their food cultures acknowledged and embraced in the US. ‘People ask how America became this melting pot. I want to show how there was great struggle involved,’ author Mayukh Sen says.
Updated on May 14, 2022 03:07 PM IST
Cherylann Mollan
Ṭallī, kuṛī, baniyān: The intriguing story of where our words come from
There are Arabic words in your pocket, Portuguese hidden in your bathroom, even the kurī isn’t from Punjab. As we continue to discover more about what we’ve borrowed, what we lent, take a look at linguistics professor Abhishek Avtans’s list of 25 Indian words with interesting stories to tell.
Updated on May 14, 2022 02:52 PM IST
Abhishek Avtans & Rachel Lopez
How two Ukrainian art dealers rescued valuable paintings
- Both managed to save contemporary artworks from their gallery and transported them from Kyiv to Munich, where Ievgen Petrov's paintings are now on show.
Published on May 14, 2022 11:54 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Set and match: Ludo meets chess in a new game called Squarace
It wasn’t easy bringing the two ancient Indian games together. One hinges on luck, the other on strategy. But the hybrid is endless fun for the family, say the ISRO engineer and businessman who created it.
Updated on May 14, 2022 02:50 PM IST
Natasha Rego
Keeping score: How to judge a gaming world
There is no one definitive version of a video game. Each game changes with its players, and with time. The best way to review them is as worlds in flux, says K Narayanan.
Updated on May 13, 2022 08:15 PM IST
K Narayanan
Spotted in the wild: A Wknd interview with Charudutt Mishra, snow leopard man
Mishra, 51, recently won his second Whitley award (also called the Green Oscars). See how, over 25 years, he reached into villages and across borders to build a network of residents, governments and ecologists committed to protecting the elusive and vulnerable big cat.
Updated on May 13, 2022 08:11 PM IST
Natasha Rego
Tokyo's stylish public toilets inspire filmmaker Wim Wenders
- The German director is making a film about public restrooms designed by renowned architects. The high-end toilets are the symbol of "Japan's world-renowned hospitality culture."
Updated on May 12, 2022 07:29 PM IST
Home interior decor tips: Things you should avoid when decorating your home
Since renovations can be pricey, it's critical to make well-informed decisions that will last for years when designing your dream home. Here's a list of the most common decorating mistakes to avoid while decorating your home
Updated on May 12, 2022 12:21 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
India Design 2022: Sustainability to shine at this design show in Delhi
India Design ID is back after a two-year hiatus with exhibits and awards to celebrate design excellence.
Published on May 12, 2022 11:41 AM IST
Siddhi Jain, New Delhi
Author Sreedhar Bevara: A leader’s job is to get the less capable to roar!
From a street vendor in a small town in India to a corporate leader enabling others via the written word, author Sreedhar Bevara’s story of resilience and success is one to get inspired by.
Updated on May 12, 2022 11:03 AM IST
Siddhi Jain, New Delhi
Home interior decor tip: 4 themes to look out for to redecorate home this summer
Want to celebrate the summer sun with some lively and uplifting decor? Check out these top summer home decor ideas to make sure your home feels as refreshing as a glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice on a hot summer day.
Updated on May 12, 2022 10:41 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Artistic expressions and Covid tales come alive at this show in Delhi
Exhibition Naam-o-Nishan focuses on the idea of individuality. It has 50 artists from across India, participating in the event that brings together various traditions and indigenous cultures through more than 150 artworks.
Published on May 11, 2022 12:49 PM IST
Angela Paljor, New Delhi
Art in exile: Afghan Sara Nabil fights for women's rights
- Radical and direct: Afghan artist Sara Nabil employs her art to denounce women's oppression in her home country. Kunsthalle Mannheim is now showing her works.
Published on May 10, 2022 04:32 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
New Bob Dylan Center explores his creative process
- The center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is dedicated to the cultural significance of the elusive songwriter, and houses over 100,000 items from the musician's archives.
Published on May 10, 2022 03:49 PM IST
Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe portrait sold for record USD 195 million
- Pre-sale estimates for "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" went as high as $200 million. The auctioneers have described the portrait as "one of the best of all time."
Published on May 10, 2022 01:30 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Why do humans eat so much meat?
- We know the current meat and dairy industry are harming our planet and that eating too much animal protein can even be bad for our health. So why do humans continue eating meat?
Published on May 09, 2022 04:36 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Documenta cancels talks amid antisemitism row
- The 2022 edition of the world-famous contemporary art show has suddenly axed discussions on the topic of artistic freedom, which had planned to address accusations of antisemitism.
Published on May 08, 2022 05:06 PM IST
Mother’s Day: Delhi-based artistic mums nurture love for the arts in heirs
Got it your your mum? Yes, that’s what these Delhi-based mother-child duos say as they tell us how the mums’ artistic legacy has shaped their offsprings’ careers.
Updated on May 08, 2022 11:36 AM IST
Siddhi Jain, New Delhi
Watching Karl Lagerfeld's estate go under the hammer
- On the day Diego Maradona's football jersey fetched a record sum at Sotheby's London, DW's Brenda Haas went to the auction house's Cologne branch to watch her first auction.
Published on May 07, 2022 04:04 PM IST
Where ‘they’ ends and ‘we’ begins: Charles Assisi on AI
An artificial-intelligence-driven future is now a given. Why not embrace programs that write, paint, create? They free us up to do more in our short lives.
Updated on May 07, 2022 02:18 PM IST
Charles Assisi
At the end of her rope? The Wknd Puzzle by Dilip D’Souza
Sharvari the ant is asking the age-old question: Are we there yet? The rope she’s walking across keeps stretching out in front of her. Can she get to the other side?
Updated on May 07, 2022 02:17 PM IST
Dilip D’Souza
Here’s why you really must befriend a bore
The tag is hard to shake, and comes with others. A new study finds that people considered boring are also more likely to be considered less competent, less warm, less befriendable.
Updated on May 07, 2022 02:08 PM IST
Inside the mind of the cereal filler: Swetha Sivakumar on breakfasts
Packaged cereals have changed and changed again, since they were first invented by Dr John Kellogg in 1896. Today’s packs have sugar, and lots of it; most have little or no wheat. There are also muesli and granola to consider. Which is best? Take a look.
Updated on May 07, 2022 02:00 PM IST
Swetha Sivakumar
