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Published on Mar 06, 2023 07:02 PM IST

On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8), Sonal talk about her journey to become India’s one and only Master of Wine

ByAbigail Banerji

Home, interior decor tips: Avant-garde design treatments to look out for in 2023

Avant-garde are often characterised as innovative and daring designs, transforming interiors into art. Here are a few design treatments to look out for in 2023

Updated on Mar 06, 2023 06:58 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Holi 2023: Fun and festive decor ideas to add a splash of colour to your home

Whether you are celebrating with a large gathering or just enjoying the festival with your family, these ideas will help you create a festive atmosphere that will be enjoyed by all. So, let's dive in and explore some creative ways to decorate your home for Holi!

Although modern homes embrace minimal colours and subdued palettes, Holi offers us an opportunity to celebrate vibrant colours in the interiors with our furniture and decor choices.(Unsplash)

Published on Mar 06, 2023 06:44 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Interior designing tips for better mental health and wellbeing

Whether you prefer a minimalist or a maximalist approach to home design, the way you furnish your home, paint your walls and arrange your belongings can significantly impact your sense of security and well-being. Here are interior designing tips for better mental health and wellbeing

Updated on Mar 06, 2023 05:58 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Holi 2023 decor: How to bring in a positive aura through re-decorating your home

With Holi 2023 just around the corner, making your home a comfortable and welcoming place that your friends and relatives love can enhance your social life. Here are tips by interior design experts on how to bring in a positive aura through re-decorating your home this Holi

Updated on Mar 06, 2023 03:12 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Can’t give employees raises? Add benefits

Paid mental health days or a sabbatical program would boost employee loyalty without locking in the higher costs of across-the-board pay bumps.

Inflationary pressures mean employees want raises, but employers might not want to grant pay increases in an uncertain economy. Yet too often, companies overlook another way to boost employee retention and morale. ((Getty Images/iStockphoto))

Published on Mar 05, 2023 03:04 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Mountains come alive in 'Pahad Ke Rang' art exhibition

'Pahad Ke Rang' is a popular art exhibition that celebrates the beauty and majesty of the mountains through a diverse range of artwork. After a hiatus, the exhibition has returned to the capital with an impressive display of 100 artworks.

The two-day exhibition, which started here at the Lokayata Art gallery, Hauz Khas Village on Saturday, showcases 100 portraits and landscapes from the mountains.(HT gallery (Representative image))

Published on Mar 05, 2023 01:03 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

When far, far away ruins the fairytale: With Love by Simran Mangharam

Long-distance love is hardest when the love is new. To give a bond a better shot, it helps to build a base of time, trust and commitment.

Updated on Mar 04, 2023 10:17 PM IST

BySimran Mangharam

Fantastic fungi and where to find them: Mycophiles in India

A new crop of mushroom-lovers are promoting a wide variety in India, as health food, health supplement and even eco-friendly packaging. They want you to know that The Last of Us has it all wrong, so wrong.

(Clockwise from left) Lion’s mane, pioppino, buna-shimeji, pink oyster, elm oyster, shiitake and king oyster grown at Green Apron.

Updated on Mar 04, 2023 10:05 PM IST

ByDipanjan Sinha

6 best gardening tips and tricks for beginners

Gardening is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature, while also growing your own food and beautiful flowers. For those new to gardening, it can be a bit daunting. But don't worry! With these 6 best gardening tips and tricks for beginners, you'll be a pro in no time.(Unsplash)

Updated on Mar 14, 2023 12:40 PM IST

Look who’s talking: Vishal Mathur on how AI chatbots learn

As ChatGPT is joined by Bing, Bard and others, see what new services AI-driven chatbots are likely to evolve, how they learn (a lot of humans are involved), and what the real worries are.

Which responses were ideal, which fell short and why: feedback from human trainers is the reward model that is used to teach content moderation policy to AI-driven chatbots.

Updated on Mar 04, 2023 04:11 PM IST

ByVishal Mathur

For the record: A Wknd interview with historian Anita Anand of Empire

She has the popular podcast, Empire, with William Dalrymple; three books on India’s entwined history with Britain and a fourth one in the works. For too long, colonisers depicted themselves as heroes and Indians were in the backdrop of their own story, says the British historian of Indian origin. She’s now unearthing forgotten tales, placing new heroes and heroines in the spotlight.

Updated on Mar 04, 2023 04:00 PM IST

ByVanessa Viegas and Tanisha Saxena

Tips to bring minimalist interior design into Indian homes

Minimalism isn’t just a design style, it’s a way of life that celebrates a simple, clutter-free existence. Here is how you can bring minimalist interior design into Indian homes.

Published on Mar 04, 2023 03:53 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Lingerie wars: Meet the woman fighting a transparent bias

Geeta J, 53, is encouraging women to not fade into the background as they age. After modelling lingerie for Zivame, she has launched her own line of innerwear, which she models too.

Updated on Mar 03, 2023 09:03 PM IST

ByNatasha Rego

More than a chill pill: Swetha Sivakumar on freeze-dried foods

They’re shelf-stable at room temperature, and retain much of their original textures and flavours. Freeze-dried foods were originally designed for space travel. See why they’re gaining popularity now.

Studies have shown that freeze-drying vegetables and fruits preserves fibres, minerals and nutrients such as carotenoids and Vitamin C to a far greater degree than does hot-air drying. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 03, 2023 08:53 PM IST

BySwetha Sivakumar

Wrestling with the system: Rudraneil Sengupta on the sport’s athlete-led revolt

It has been inspiring to watch Indian wrestlers take a stand for their sport. Sadly, the steps they took next are derailing the movement.

The wrestlers fought to have Babita Phogat on the independent investigating committee. She is a wrestler and cousin of Vinesh Phogat (centre), de facto leader of the movement. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 03, 2023 08:52 PM IST

ByRudraneil Sengupta

Going through a phase: What accounts for our current obsession with the moon?

We’ve found evidence of water in sunlit spots, got new views of the ‘dark side’. Amid growing interest in its rare minerals, there are plans for humans to return. How close are we to permanent bases? Where do the Chandrayaan missions fit in? Take a look.

Images of the far side of the moon show a vastly different landscape - pitted with craters (above right) and with none of the dark volcanic patches so familiar to us on the near side (above left). (NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center / Arizona State University)

Updated on Mar 03, 2023 08:14 PM IST

ByNatasha Rego

Why is there rust on the moon, and other lunar mysteries

There’s still so much we don’t know about this bare, atmosphere-less rock that was once part of our planet. New advances include a strange material found in lunar soil, unlike anything here on Earth; and a new theory about how rust formed on a satellite with no liquid water or atmospheric oxygen.

The first image of the moon captured by the Chandrayaan-2 lander - an image of the far side, taken before the vessel lost contact with ISRO. (DOS / ISRO)

Published on Mar 03, 2023 07:59 PM IST

ByNatasha Rego

What foods can you freeze-dry? A quick guide via Swetha Sivakumar

From candy to meat, fruit and vegetables, a wide range of foods freeze-dry well. See which ones are most popular, and how the process affects texture and taste.

Freeze-dried fruits such strawberries pair well with cornflakes and milk. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 03, 2023 08:00 PM IST

BySwetha Sivakumar

The fungus in The Last of Us is real. See why it couldn’t cause an apocalypse

A variant of the cordyceps does takes over and zombify its hosts, but they’re usually a species of ant. In The Last of Us, the fungus evolves to infect humans. See why that’s highly unlikely, and check out the real risks certain species of fungi can pose to humans.

An infected human as depicted in The Last of Us. In the real world, cordyceps can’t migrate from one species of ant to another, let alone break out of the insect world.

Published on Mar 03, 2023 07:08 PM IST

ByTeam Wknd

Kashmiri artisan preserves centuries-old 'Pulhoor' tradition with govt support

A Kashmiri craftsman named Muhammad Yousuf Bhat is receiving government assistance to maintain the valley's centuries-old "Pulhoor" (traditional sleepers).

Published on Mar 03, 2023 01:42 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Srinagar

Egypt announces new Great Pyramid discovery

A team of international archaeologists used high-tech instruments to find a sealed-off chamber above the entrance to the Pyramid of Khufu. They expect to find more such chambers in the future.

'Man fears time, but time fears the pyramids' — the Great Pyramid of Giza has stood for 4,500 years. (Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/picture alliance)

Published on Mar 03, 2023 12:11 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Dispute over a Picasso: Is 'Madame Soler' looted art?

The heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy want the painting back but the Bavarian State Painting Collections sees itself as the rightful owner. An unresolved restitution case with a bitter aftertaste.

'Madame Soler' at an exhibition in the Bavarian Pinakothek der Moderne in 2012(Felix Hörhager/dpa/picture alliance)

Updated on Mar 02, 2023 05:12 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Types of brush strokes we need to know to be a good painter

Painting as an art form allows us to epxress ourselves, all the while being very therapeutic. Here are a few brush strokes that we need to know in order to be a good painter.(Unsplash)

Updated on Mar 14, 2023 12:36 PM IST

New moai statue uncovered on Easter Island

The moai was found lying in a dried-up lagoon inside a volcano crater, leading researchers to believe there could be more statues and archaeological finds nearby.

Researchers believe there could be more statues and archaeological finds nearby. (Rapanui Municipality/AFP)

Published on Mar 02, 2023 10:54 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Explore the top 10 universities in the world

The world of higher education is constantly evolving. Every year, universities across the globe strive to be the best they can be, and the results of their efforts are reflected in rankings. The 2020 rankings of the world's top universities have been released, and there are some familiar faces at the top. Here, we take a look at the top 10 universities in the world. (Unsplash)

Updated on Mar 14, 2023 12:32 PM IST

Explore the five most expensive cars in the world

The world of luxury cars is filled with many amazing vehicles, each boasting its own unique features and capabilities. From exotic sports cars to classic luxury sedans, there is something for everyone. But when it comes to the most expensive cars, only a select few can claim the title. Here are the five most expensive cars in the world, each sure to turn heads and make a statement.(Unsplash)

Updated on Mar 14, 2023 12:33 PM IST

Holi 2023: Best rangoli design ideas for the festival of colours

Holi 2023: If you need a tutorial to make creative rangoli designs or tips on skillful patterns to make your home stand out in a crowd of beautifully-decked homes this Holi, here are the best of rangoli ideas to try ahead of the festival of colours

Updated on Mar 01, 2023 01:40 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Exhibition at Alipore Jail Museum features artworks on ‘Freedom and Awakening’

An exhibition titled 'Freedom and Awakening' has opened at the Alipore Jail Museum in southern Kolkata, showcasing paintings from 23 artists such as Jogen Chowdhury and Shuvaprasanna.

The artworks, which include “Bharatmata” by Abanindranath Tagore, are on display at the gallery, converted from a prison cell.(PTI photo)

Published on Feb 28, 2023 04:57 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Kolkata

Older women are doing remarkable things – it’s time for the putdowns to end

The stereotype of the old woman is anxious, dependent, useless, and a burden – if she isn’t a nasty, bitter old witch. Dismissing old women in this way renders them invisible because they are considered of no use to society.

Women experience a sense of invisibility from late middle age: being overlooked in shops, ignored in restaurants. (Unsplash)

Updated on Feb 27, 2023 02:27 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal, Melbourne