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Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been journaling with ‘GAG’ method; know more

August 13, 2023 21:40 IST

According to Drisha Dey, consultant psychologist, Kolkata, it is not a one-off activity, but with consistency, journaling using the components of GAG does wire our minds to look for the positive, to think more positively, and to focus on want we want out of life

Hosting a dinner party this weekend? Here are some decor tips so you can be a better host

August 13, 2023 19:10 IST

Being a host is no easy feat. Though challenging, it can also be fun and a rewarding task.

Padma Lakshmi shares her go-to advice for young people; draws mixed reactions

August 13, 2023 18:20 IST

While several people in the comment section applauded her opinions, others begged to differ

Sarah Ferguson shares family heirloom she passed down to granddaughter Sienna

August 13, 2023 11:30 IST

The duchess added the little one is now the "controller" of her grandmother and grandfather, Prince Andrew.

Sunday Long Reads: Independence Day special brings ‘My Freedom Story’

August 13, 2023 17:11 IST

Small acts of everyday freedom go a long way in establishing who we are as a people, and who we may want to become as a society and a nation. From a vegetable vendor who built her life up from scratch to a Commonwealth Games silver medallist who gave up higher education for long jump, from a small-town girl finding her feet in a big metropolis to an actor who holds on to his privacy by keeping away the smartphone, ahead of Independence Day, we bring you stories of little acts of defiance, endless notes of possibilities

Cardi B shares hair transformation: ‘You need hair products and good care’

August 12, 2023 16:25 IST

The rapper also silenced people who "blame my hair growing hair on genetics"

SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers walk the picket line during their ongoing strike outside Sunset Bronson studios, near Netflix offices in Los Angeles, California. (Source: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

Celebrity hair, makeup and nail stylists: How the Hollywood strikes have affected glam squads

August 12, 2023 14:20 IST

Glam squadders find themselves in the same dire straits as those doing dozens of other jobs in the entertainment industry.

Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure

August 12, 2023 11:25 IST

Hair begins growing under the skin's surface, but it's what happens after it pokes through the skin that determines whether you have a good hair day or a bad one

A to-go cup at La La Land Kind Cafe in Dallas. ( Source: Clint Datchuk/The New York Times)

Can complimenting strangers change the world? This cafe thinks so

August 11, 2023 22:30 IST

La La Land, a coffee shop chain, has posted more than 80 installments of the series in the years since — building its TikTok following to over 6.6 million in the process, and building on what its employees refer to as the company’s “kindness mission.”

How to protect your skin from sun damage

August 11, 2023 21:40 IST

According to Dr Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics, prolonged exposure to UV rays can take a toll on the cells of your skin.

Watch: Twinkle Khanna shares her morning routine

August 13, 2023 12:51 IST

"There are slightly strange things that I do and I sometimes get caught doing them," Twinkle said

Virat Kohli: Well-balanced diet is my top fitness priority, but that comes with indulging in chole bhature when the chance comes

August 12, 2023 10:25 IST

Kohli says through the numerous challenges he has faced in his long career, he has learnt the importance of self-belief and staying true to himself.

Weird Barbie is slated for shipment by the end of May 2024 and is currently available for pre-order on the Mattel website for $50 until August 18.

Mattel unveils limited collection ‘Weird Barbie’ doll

August 11, 2023 10:00 IST

"If anyone knows anything about keeping it weird, it's Weird Barbie," Mattel declared

Writers of so-called Date-Me Docs, which can read like 1,000-word versions of the personal ads of yore, hope for a more meaningful connection than a swipe might allow. (Jackie Molloy/The New York Times)

Tired of dating apps, some turn to ‘Date-Me Docs’

August 10, 2023 22:30 IST

“Date-me docs” are not for everyone, said Steve Krouse, 29, who created a centralized database of “date-me docs” last year after seeing them posted on different websites.

Numerous national pageant winners compete for the title of Miss Universe at the annual competition, which is held in a different host nation each year.

Miss Universe Indonesia contestants say they were asked to strip for pictures

August 10, 2023 18:00 IST

The women's attorney Mellisa Anggraini stated that her clients had been forced to take off their shirts so pageant organisers could "examine scars, cellulite, or tattoos"

For some blind birders, avian soundscapes are a way to map the world around them. Increasing noise pollution is imperiling that navigation. (Source: Kayana Szymczak/The New York Times)

Birds are my eyesight

August 9, 2023 22:30 IST

According to Freya McGregor, a 35-year-old birder and occupational therapist specializing in blindness and low vision, the term “birder” was once reserved for those who were more serious than the hobbyist “bird watcher.”

Is Indian skin more susceptible to tanning? Experts weigh in

August 9, 2023 19:30 IST

According to Dr Aanchal Panth, Consultant Dermatologist and Hair Transplant Surgeon, Dermafollix Hair Transplant and Skin Clinic, Indian skin is more prone to develop dark spots, melasma, and uneven skin tone

Ruma Devi has won many awards for her work in the social sector and fashion. (Source: Ruma Devi.com)

Meet designer Ruma Devi from Rajasthan who is now a guest speaker at Harvard

August 9, 2023 10:00 IST

According to the World Economic Forum, Ruma has trained 22,000 artisans from 75 villages, working in the Thar region of Rajasthan.

Audio stories are redefining pleasure for women

August 8, 2023 22:30 IST

Audio erotica is a response to power imbalances and sexual domination often seen in visual pornography. Before these apps existed, Reddit threads and the back alleys of Tumblr were often used to create erotic audio content particularly made by and for women.