Guardians of the gentle giants: Mahouts from indigenous communities and their bond with elephants
With World Elephant Day (August 12) and the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples (August 9) observed back-to-back this month, a look at the bond between tribal people and elephants. Also,howtechnology comes to the rescue while mitigating man-animal conflict
Learn handspinning and handloom weaving at this workshop in Chennimalai
Nurpu Handloom Collective is hosting the workshop that will show participants the entire lifecycle of a woven piece of fabric
Feeling bloated after adding more fibre to your diet? Gastroenterologist shares 5 mistakes to avoid
Fibreis one of those things that sounds simple enough: eat more of it and your gut will thank you. But suddenly increasing your intake, choosing the wrong type or not drinking enough water can leave you feeling worse rather than better. According to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi , who is double board-certified in gastroenterology and hepatology and trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford, there are a few common mistakes worth avoiding.
Train Coach Colours Decoded: Blue, red, green signal design; class needs markings
Independence Day 2026: 10 Must-Try Dining Experiences With Family And Friends
Independence Day is about celebrating the spirit of India, but it is also a chance to spend meaningful time with the people closest to you. For many families and groups of friends, a festive meal can turn the occasion into a
Space-saving wardrobe ideas for compact Indian homes
From a pull-out prayer bench in Chennai to integrated workspaces in Mumbai, wardrobes are taking on new roles
Space-saving wardrobe ideas for compact Indian homes
From a pull-out prayer bench in Chennai to integrated workspaces in Mumbai, wardrobes are taking on new roles
Gen Z Job Trade-Off: 25-year-old rejects 1 crore role over toxic workplace; LinkedIn debate widens
On Friday, the Supreme Court closed the book on one of India's messiest content controversies in years. Comedian Samay Raina and four others: Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar, walked away with their FIRs quashed.
Four-month RERA extension: Why homebuyers may bear the cost
Four-month extensions may ease construction pressures while adding financial strain for homebuyers
5 hours from Hyderabad, this tiger haven is worth the drive
Tucked away in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, just off NH 44 near the Telangana border, Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is proof that size is not everything in the wild. Covering a compact 148 square kilometres, this dry deciduous reserve punches drastically above its weight. While central Indias iconic mega-parks like Tadoba-Andhari or Pench draw massive Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Why Mumbais established neighbourhoods are winning homebuyers
Why buyers are choosing proven neighbourhoods over cheaper emerging locations as redevelopment reshapes Mumbais housing market
Learn portrait and studio photography at this two-day workshop in Madurai
Kanavu Fellowship offered by the Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation presents a two-day portrait and studio photography workshop for women in Sholavandan
Independence Day 2026: Why Did Gandhi Stay Away From Independence Day Celebrations?
At the exact hour Jawaharlal Nehru stood in Delhi speaking of a tryst with destiny, the man most associated with India's freedom was sitting on the floor of a derelict bungalow in Calcutta, spinning thread. No flag. No speech. No garland.
A New Organ, A New Beginning: How Transplantation Changes Careers, Relationships And Family Life
Following the recent observance of World Organ Donation Day 2026, the spotlight is on the life-saving potential of organ donation. But beyond the act of donation lies another important story - what happens to the lives of those who receive a
10 naturally tricolour Indian foods to make this Independence Day
Column | The wildest menu is in your backyard
A tasting table built from weeds and native greens makes a case for foraging and looking at whats growing around you every season
Situationship, slow burn, or real relationship? Psychologist reveals how to tell the difference
7 money habits every parent should teach their child before they start earning and why
Calcium-Rich Foods Beyond Milk: 6 Indian Foods That Can Help Support Strong Bones
Calcium is one of the most important minerals required by the human body. While it is widely associated with strong bones and teeth, calcium also supports normal muscle function, nerve signalling and several other essential processes.Milk and dairy products are among the best-known sources of calciu...
How Much Water Should You Drink Daily? A Practical Hydration Guide for Better Health
Water is essential for almost every major function in the human body. From regulating body temperature and supporting digestion to transporting nutrients and helping the kidneys remove waste, adequate hydration plays an important role in maintaining overall health.The body continuously loses water t...
15 common mistakes that can attract snakes to your yard and garden
Migraine Warning Signs You Shouldnt Ignore: Symptoms, Aura, Triggers and When to Seek Medical Help
Migraine is much more than an ordinary headache. An attack can cause intense pain along with nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, visual disturbances and other neurological symptoms. For some people, the condition can become disruptive enough to interfere with work, studies, sleep and everyday act...
The new rules of office romance: How Indian workplaces are rethinking love at work
Workplace relationships are alive and well, but in 2026 the bigger conversation is about consent, hierarchy, disclosure and reputation
Does methi increase breast milk? What science says about fenugreek and lactation
Can childhood trauma be prevented with a drug?
Researchers in Munich and Stockholm blocked the lifelong social cost of early adversity in mice with a single compound. The catch: it only worked when given during the trauma, not after.
Pregnancy brings a lot of changes to the body, and the skin is usually one of the first places these changes show up. Some skin problems that occur during pregnancy are completely normal and will go away after the baby is
Salt: A World History and seven other food history books you should read
Mark Kurlanskys books on food and civilisation have gone viral on Instagram. If that sounds like something you enjoy, here is our list of food history books that you can sink your teeth into
10 foods that were once considered disgusting but became delicacies
Independence Day 2026: Where am I from? The complicated meaning of home for Indians abroad
A seemingly simple question becomes complicated when home, memory, identity and belonging span three continents
Why vitamin deficiencies are emerging as a key hair loss concern
This tribal village in Nashik has become Indias first 'Dark Sky Community'
A trending clip captures a Nagaland minister hilariously battling a biometric eye scan, with assistants forced to hold his eyelids open for identification. This amusing moment underscores the flaws in facial recognition technology, particularly for people with diverse features. As biometric verification becomes more widespread in digital services, this incident reminds us of the ongoing challenges related to technology's accessibility.
Kerala drivers are the 4X4 Stock class champions at The Rainforest Challenge (India) 2026
Athul Thomas and Binil Babu from Kerala are champions in the 4X4 Stock class at the recently-concluded Rainforest Challenge (India) in Goa
Young Kochi designer promotes slow fashion with Onam collection
Handloom, slow fashion and support for artisans drive Kochi designer Abran Deepaks Onam collection
Family Restores Wooden Temple: Mairals revive 175-year-old teak Ganpati; UNESCO nod now in sight
This artist from Kerala says an aesthetically designed book cover is a work of art
Arun Gokul has designed the covers of some of Malayalam literatures bestsellers elevating them
The Emotional Cost of Being Available 24/7: Why Many Professionals Can't Switch Off
In today's hyperconnected world of constant distractions and fast-paced work environments, many professionals feel a persistent need to be available around the clock - whether that means working late into the night, checking emails mid-dinner with family, or replying to messages
Royal Madras Yacht Club: Sailing through Chennais 115-year-old maritime history
Founded as the Madras Sailing Club in 1911, the Royal Madras Yacht Club has sailed through more than a century of Chennais history. Today, its members take to the Bay of Bengal for leisure, competition, moonlight sails and offshore expeditions.
Inside Sunidhi Chauhan's understated Mumbai home: Warm wood, soft neutrals and personal touches
Sunidhi Chauhan has spent decades giving Bollywood some of its most instantly recognisable songs. From Kamli in Dhoom 3 and Crazy Kiya Re in Dhoom 2 to Sheila Ki Jawani, Desi Girl, Chhaliya, Mehboob Mere and Be Intehaan, the singer has made a name for herself with a voice that can carry everything from high-energy dance tracks to more intense numbers.
7 Indian foods that became symbols of resistance during the freedom struggle
Google Pixel 11 series first look: Camera Looks, a built-in teleprompter and AI that earns its place
Googles Pixel 11 series lets you choose how your photos look at the moment of capture and puts a teleprompter inside the camera app, with the return of the notification light reserved for the Pro models, from 89,999
Independence Day 2026: Looking for tricolor makeup? Know these 10 important things first.
Independence Day 2026 Tiranga Makeup: Tricolor makeup is a trendy and creative way to show your devotion to your country on Independence Day. Let's find out how.Tricolor MakeupIndependence Day 2026 Tricolor Makeup:You may have seen many people around you wearing tricolor makeup on social...
Diy Citrus Cleaner Hack: Baking soda and orange juice tackle grease; safety tips for home use
Wheat Flour Storage: Does your flour go bad? Here's how to keep it fresh for months.
Prevent Flour Weevils: Sometimes tiny insects appear in flour containers, and there's a fear that the flour will spoil. Proper storage can help prevent these problems to a large extent.How to prevent wheat flour from getting infested with insects?How to Store Wheat Flour to Prevent Bugs: Wheat flour...
Window Weatherstripping Tips: Water leaking from window edges? Stop it in 5 minutes.
Leaking Window During Rain: Leaking windows are often caused by minor defects, such as broken sealant or corking, worn weatherstripping, or gaps in the window frame.Causes and remedies for water coming from the window during rainRainwater Coming Through Window: During the rainy season, w...
Must visit these places in Delhi on 15th August; you will get a feeling of patriotism.
Independence Day 2026: Visit these special places in Delhi on August 15. Learn about the country's independence and experience a sense of patriotism by visiting the Red Fort, Rajghat, India Gate, and the National War Memorial.Independence Day 2026Places to visit on August 15th: August 15...
15 August Kids Outfit: On the occasion of 15th August, choose such cute and stylish clothes for children, which show their innocence as well as patriotic feelings in the school function.15th August Kids Dress Suggestions15 August Kids Outfit: On the occasion of 15 August, the entire coun...
A tiger hunt, a river safari and a wild ride through Nagarhole
I went looking for tigers and found much more: otters, crocodiles, jackals, birds and a lush monsoon forest. Because in the jungle, nothing ever goes quite to plan
PfA@30: Taking the animal kingdom under their wing
Bengalurus People For Animals turns 30 this year. A look at what they do round the clock...
Why Gangtok is Indias most walkable city
What is it like to grow up in a city built for feet, not wheels?PrajwalParajuly returns to Gangtok, where school, errands and even social visits are made on foot, and reflects on what Indias increasingly car-choked cities could learn from its quiet, uphill rhythms
Independence Day 2026: Before Har Ghar Tiranga, Flying Your Flag Was Illegal
In 1992, a young industrialist named Naveen Jindal hoisted the Indian tricolour at his factory in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. Officials objected almost immediately. Under the Flag Code of India as it stood then, an ordinary citizen simply wasn't allowed to fly the
Vande Bharat Sleeper is too beautiful to feel like a train
10 foods in your kitchen that are most likely to be adulterated and how to check their purity
Where Chennai falls in love: The old-world romance of St Thomas Mount
St Thomas Mount is home to military heritage, an Anglo-Indian legacy and resident ghosts. But an air of romance lingers in its tree-lined avenues dotted with colonial bungalows
Use Baking Soda On Grease: Paste lifts stubborn kitchen grime
Independence Day 2026: Is India Celebrating Its 79th Or 80th Year Of Freedom?
Every August, the same argument resurfaces on social media, in classrooms, and around dinner tables: is it the 79th Independence Day this year, or the 80th? In 2026, the confusion is sharper than usual because the two numbers, 79 and 80,
Madras Day: Where Chennai falls in love
As Chennai turns 387, The Hindu Weekend brings you a list of four lovers haunts through distinct romantic memories. Here is a collection of stories about date spots where lovebirds build their own little world of romance
Where Chennai falls in love: A beach-by-beach guide to dating, heartbreak, and soan papdi
A 2012 SMS-era confession at Besant Nagar beach kicks off this love letter to Chennais coastline from Pazhaverkadus quiet shores to Thiruvanmiyurs moonlit stretches, heres where the citys lovers go to fall in, and out of, love (soan papdi, shawarma, and sundal included)
Karisma Kapoor stuns in a dramatic crimson saree-gown
Childhood Obesity: Myths vs. Facts
Childhood obesity is one of the fastest-growing health concerns worldwide, yet misinformation still shapes how many parents understand and respond to it. From assuming that excess weight is simply aby fat to believing that obesity is only about food and willpower,
Mumbai broker says non-vegetarians cant buy this 6.5 crore flat, internet reacts
Scam 2010 true story: Who was Subrata Roy, the businessman who inspired Hansal Mehtas show?
No Guilt After 30: Stop apologising for your choices; start trusting your own pace
Change Must Come From Within: Gaur Gopal Das uses pizza joke; urges inner shift first
Early Dating Red Flags: 5 things you should never ignore in the early stages of dating
Remote Manager Calls Strain Employee: Long chats drain productivity; HR dilemma looms
Ex-Maoist Women Walk Ramp: Former fighters model Kosa silk; rehabilitation story goes viral
When it comes to fatty liver, many people think of alcohol consumption. However, the problem of fatty liver is also increasing among women who do not drink alcohol. According to reports, one in three working women in India may be at risk for fatty liver. Interestingly, many women are unaware of the...
High Salary, Less Joy: Reddit post on 8x earner vs 3 LPA friend; users debate money vs happiness
Health Tips: How is fenugreek beneficial for us? Even 1 teaspoon of fenugreek can be a blessing
Fenugreek is found in every kitchen. It is used in many vegetable preparations and is also used as a vegetable in its own right. Fenugreek is considered very beneficial for diabetics. It is rich in fiber and antioxidants. Its soluble fiber helps control blood sugar levels.Weight loss also ...
10 baby names inspired by the first light of dawn
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Independence Day: 6 unique ways to celebrate freedom in Hyderabad
Independence Day is just a day away, and gearing up would be an understatement for Hyderabad. Beyond the grand parade grounds and ceremonial speeches, Independence Day in Hyderabad has taken on a richer, more intimate meaning. The citys creative and cultural hubs are redefining celebration by shifting focus toward mindful living, artistic expression, and meaningful Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
What is Food Divorce? The new relationship trend everyone is talking about
Monsoon Spice Storage Tips: Moisture in spices during the rainy season can cause mold and mildew. Prevent spoilage by drying and storing spices properly.Tips to Store Spices in MonsoonThe rainy season brings as much relief from the heat as it does a significant increase in humidity. This...
Patient's Complaints on Private Hospitals: The rising cost of treatment in private hospitals is raising concerns among patients. Many are raising questions about expensive tests, unclear bills, and insurance claims.Why are medical bills higher in private hospitals?India continues to prog...
Comfortable Shoes For Heel Pain: These great shoes come at a low price; there will be no heel pain.
Affordable Walking Shoes: Even if you're on a budget, you can still find some good walking and running shoes. These offer features like soft cushioning like memory foam, a lightweight design, and breathable uppers.Best walking shoes on a budgetComfortable Running Shoes For Daily Walk: Whether...

