Life & Style

For nine-year-old Bhumika Malathesh Iter, singing Kannada songs has become more than just a childhood hobby. The young girl from Haveri, Karnataka, has built a collection of 65 recorded performances and shared them with the world through her YouTube channel. Her efforts have now earned her recognition from the India Book of Records for singing…

Germiest things people touch immediately after waking up The first few minutes after waking up usually follow a familiar routine. You reach for your phone, switch off the alarm, rub your eyes and perhaps walk straight to the bathroom. It all happens almost automatically, without much thought about what your hands have touched.But some of…

Image courtesy: Kachra Cafe Old newspapers, empty plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and discarded household items usually end up in a waste bin or are sold to a scrap dealer. But in Bhopal, these everyday items can help people get a meal, a cup of coffee or other essentials. Homemaker Anjita Sabhlok started Kachra Cafe, an…

What happens after a burn or acid attack survivor leaves the hospital? The surgeries may be over, wounds may have started healing, and medical treatment may have addressed the immediate injuries. But everyday questions remain. Which moisturiser is safe for sensitive or grafted skin? What clothes will not cause irritation? Can survivors wear makeup? How…

Diwali is remembered through the familiar sights of glowing diyas, colourful rangolis, family gatherings and festive sweets. But beyond these celebrations lies a quieter meaning. The festival also offers an opportunity to reflect, let go of old negativity and make room for a clearer way of living. Spiritual leader Sadhguru has shared several messages about…

Everyday habits that make your clothes wear out faster Have you ever bought a T-shirt you absolutely loved, only to find it looking old and faded after just a few months? Sometimes, it isn’t the quality of the fabric or the number of times you have worn it. The way we wash, dry, fold and…

The absolute anchor of this entire look was a sweeping, floor-length statement jacket engineered by Mayyur Girotra. Built over a clean, head-to-toe black canvas, the open jacket was allowed to do every single bit of the heavy lifting. Tamannaah tucked a form-fitting black bodysuit into a matching, fluid draped skirt, creating an ultra-sleek silhouette beneath….

If there is one location that continues to hold a serious grip on India’s romantic imagination, it’s Juhu Beach. The Mumbai staple has emerged as the single most preferred date spot in happn’s entire study. Honestly, it’s pretty easy to see why it keeps winning hearts. Golden hour sunsets, the steady sound of crashing waves,…

Dhanteras arrives tomorrow, Friday, November 6, and with it comes the familiar rush of jewellery shops, utensil markets and street stalls selling brooms and clay diyas. Also called Dhantrayodashi, it falls on the Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik and opens the five days of Diwali. The idea is simple and lovely:…

Photo: King of Pop and I/ Facebook/ @iamveronica777/ X Michael Jackson, the legendary pop icon, was one of the most photographed people in the world. His three children, Prince, Paris, and Bigi, grew up in the shadow of that fame.And even though his life was full of fame and glamour, his daughter Paris says one…