In the quiet and idyllic district of Bandipora in north Kashmir, the 60-year-old Sufi poet has carved a unique niche in the world of literature. Zarifa Jan, who is also known as the ‘coded poet of Kashmir’, has written more than three hundred poems in a language that no one else in the world understands … Read more
The Met Gala 2023 is just around the corner, and fashion enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement for the highly-anticipated event. This year’s theme, ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,’ pays tribute to the iconic designer and promises to be a spectacle of fashion and art. As we count down the hours until May 1, let’s … Read more
All zodiac signs have their own traits and characteristics that define one’s personality. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you started your day knowing in advance what your path is going to be? Read on to find out if the odds will be in your favor today. Today’s Horoscope: Astrological Predictions for April 30, 2023 Aries … Read more
Aries (March 21-April 20) Love: Four of Swords Read on to find out your tarot reading for the coming week. (unsplash) Mood: Three of Cups Career: Coin King You will have a very good week professionally with high chances of promotion and career advancement. Your finances may gain stability with past investments and returns yielding … Read more
byZarafshan ShirazDelhi Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; It has become a way of life where from reducing plastic waste to conserving energy, people around the world are taking important steps to ensure a better future for the planet and one area where sustainability has received a lot of attention is the fashion industry. … Read more
Summer is here and it’s all about celebrating the colors and atmosphere of the season, so, give your home a refreshing aura amid this scorching summer with a few ways to help you sit back and relax. To inspire you for a summer refresh, we got some home decor and interior design experts on board … Read more
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging as the person suffering from it goes through extreme mood swings. One can find oneself in two phases – being too happy or too withdrawn. During a manic episode a person can be very excited about life, full of energy, joyful, doing new things – sometimes irrational, talkative … Read more
Summer wedding season is right around the corner, and if you’re a bride, you’re probably prepping your skin for that perfect bridal glow. However, there are pre-wedding skin care mistakes that many brides make, which lead to unwanted breakouts, dryness, or uneven skin tone. So before you slather on every skin care product you can … Read more
byZarafshan ShirazDelhi Pregnancy causes many physical changes where apart from weight and physical appearance, there are additional changes in your body’s chemistry and function such as your heart beats faster, your temperature rises slightly, bodily secretions increase, joints and ligaments become flexible and hormones change. Mood swings are frequent as a result of hormonal changes, … Read more
Shobhana Narayan (Instagram) Shobhana Narayan Kathak “Being fit is not only physical fitness but also fitness of mind and spirit. So, for me, Kathak is a superior form of yoga that ensures physical fitness through vigorous dance movements and breath control as seen in the ‘methodical’ aspect of the dance style. It also inculcates a … Read more
Color-blocking and mixing prints have gained immense popularity in the fashion world. These trends allow fashion enthusiasts to use contrasting colors and patterns in a single outfit, creating a bold and striking look. While color blocking involves combining two or more solid colors, mixing prints is all about combining different patterns in one piece. However, … Read more
How India overtook China (or will soon) become the world’s most populous country is all over the news. Included in the headlines and numbers are sub-statements about the demographic dividend; the need to create more jobs; And what country will the next century be? These do not interest me now. My focus is on one … Read more
Walnuts, a brain-shaped dry fruit, are known for their many benefits, especially for brain health. Many studies over the years have touted the superfood’s anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties that help support cognitive function. A recent study by Spanish researchers published in the journal eClinicalMedicine found that boys and girls who eat a handful of walnuts … Read more
Ghost cubes, dodecahedrons, triangles… there are exciting new versions of the Rubik’s Cube coming out of India. premium Manish Rathod, 50, says, ‘Cube has taught me to be patient and accept that solutions will come in time.’ (Ruthvi Rathod) 50-year-old Manish Rathore himself has created 50 variants and 15 of his designs have been included … Read more
This year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicked off a two-week run Friday, filling the air with the sounds of R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, Zydeco, pop, blues, country, rap, gospel — and, of course, jazz. Festivalgoers are seen at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course in … Read more
“What is BTS?” Mani Ratnam asked Basil Joseph. The two filmmakers along with Vetrimaran and Rishabh Shetty were part of a panel discussion at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s CII South event in Chennai last week. premium From the 1987 gangster classic Nayakan to last year’s Ponniyin Selvan 1, Ratnam’s filmography is brimming with talent, … Read more
Madhur Jaffrey, 89, claims she is not really a cook. Just an actor playing a role. premium (HT Archive) She never trained as a chef, doesn’t chop her onions evenly, just cooks what a housewife would do for her family. (What she studied, she points out, is acting; she spent years on TV, writing, acting … Read more
In men with high blood pressure, staying fit may lower their risk of dying from heart disease. This conclusion comes from a 29-year study. Higher fitness levels may lower risk of death from heart disease in men: Study (Unsplash) The results of the study are published today in the ESC’s journal European Journal of Preventive … Read more