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Step inside The Library at NMACC: Lavish cafe and reading retreat with 4,500 books

art culture

Published on Nov 1, 2026 05:35 IST

How the Gondal royals revived 110-year-old Royal Opera House’s cultural spirit

Mumbai, India - Oct. 30, 2026: Opera House at Girgoan in Mumbai, India, on Friday, October 30, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

mumbai news

Updated on Nov 1, 2026 03:34 IST

From scrolling to screen checks: Here’s why we reach for our phones even when nothing is happening

Why we keep checking notifications again and again.

art culture

Published on Nov 1, 2026 01:31 IST

From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November

art culture

Published on Oct 31, 2026 18:31 IST

How to use statement walls and textures in modern homes

art culture

Published on Oct 31, 2026 11:55 IST

Judges are great authors, handle 60-100 stories a day: Delhi HC justice Anish Dayal

art culture

Published on Oct 31, 2026 11:06 IST

Want a colourful home? Try these budget-friendly dopamine decor ideas

art culture

Updated on Oct 31, 2026 10:59 IST

A dal ache: What we lose when lentils go missing from our plate

In the late- 1970s, rural Indians ate about 34 gm of pulses a day. By 2023-24, this had fallen to about 25 gm a day, or half a small bowl of cooked dal. (Adobe Stock)

art culture

Published on Oct 31, 2026 09:37 IST

From Eiffel to Sagrada Familia, take a tour of some of the world's most hotly debated monuments

It cost €63 million to build. It's been nicknamed the diamond bow. Residents say the extension to Antwerp’s port house contrasts brutally with the low-rise brick-and-stone structures of the neighbourhood. (Adobestock)

art culture

Updated on Oct 31, 2026 10:52 IST

Special forces: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on the return of Jose Mourinho

Fans love him, for the victories he guides teams to, as well as the fights, scenes and media spectacle. (Below) At a UEFA Champions League game last month. (Getty Images)

art culture

Updated on Oct 31, 2026 10:44 IST

From the hearth: The domestic novel is taking twisty new shapes

Lisa Owens’s sharply funny Natural Disaster (2026) captures the emotional maelstrom of motherhood by following a mother-of-two through her final day of maternity leave.

art culture

Updated on Oct 31, 2026 09:40 IST

Psychologist explains how convenience culture is reshaping our spending and routines

How our growing need for convenience is changing everyday spending.

art culture

Published on Oct 31, 2026 08:44 IST

Inside Cher's LA duplex: Singer once lived in beige-toned home with Indian antiques and palace vibes

Cher’s former Los Angeles home pairs a relaxed, open layout with antiques and global details, including an Indian-paneled bed. (Instagram/ Architectural Digest)

art culture

Published on Oct 31, 2026 07:01 IST

Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

art culture

Published on Oct 31, 2026 04:06 IST

5 ways to bring a fresh design perspective to your home this Diwali

art culture

Published on Oct 30, 2026 15:53 IST

Step inside a regenerative wellbeing sanctuary near Pune, set across 51 acres of hillside serenity

Swastik Wellbeing Sanctuary introduces a personalised approach to wellbeing, combining Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, mindful food and modern diagnostics.

art culture

Published on Oct 30, 2026 11:49 IST

A claustrophobic 90 minutes: Sailesh Rathnakumar on nurses, care and his film Selvi

The story may be stifling, but Selvi was a breeze to make, says Rathnakumar. Read on to see how everything aligned just right for the film too.

art culture

Updated on Oct 30, 2026 12:43 IST

A for anxious, B for Blue?: How children are coping in our polycrisis world

Loneliness, isolation, hope, dystopia, and collective action: Are the kids really all right? (Ht Illustration: Rahul Pakarath)

art culture

Updated on Oct 30, 2026 11:13 IST

How are children faring on anxiety, loneliness, hope?

In the loneliness-themed short film, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022), four unusual friends share truths about life as they search for a place to belong. In the real world, loneliness is rampant, as the data below will show.

art culture

Updated on Oct 30, 2026 11:07 IST

A gentle guide to looking for love offline, by dating coach Simran Mangharam

Few people can expect to get out of a pottery session what Molly (Demi Moore) and Sam (Patrick Swayze) did in Ghost (1990). But when looking to meet like-minded people, it certainly does help to explore a new hobby. Read on for tips on what to do once you’re there.

art culture

Updated on Oct 30, 2026 11:16 IST

Step inside Irrfan Khan's Mumbai home as son Babil gives a tour. Watch

Farah Khan gave a tour of Irrfan Khan's Mumbai home with her new vlog.

art culture

Published on Oct 30, 2026 10:56 IST

Writers, filmmakers discuss creative forms as means of protest at Sikkim Art and Literature Festival

art culture

Published on Oct 30, 2026 09:24 IST

Small home, no dining space? Try these space-saving picks

art culture

Published on Oct 30, 2026 08:59 IST

Patna's Bihar Museum outranks The Met and Louvre, ranks 9th among World's 100 Best Museums 2026 list

The Bihar Museum is the only Indian museum on Worth a Journey’s 2026 global list, earning ninth place and the top Asian ranking.

art culture

Published on Oct 30, 2026 07:56 IST

Step inside Modern Family star Sofia Vergara's LA mansion with hand-painted ceilings, historic antiq

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara's gives a tour of her home in LA.

art culture

Published on Oct 30, 2026 07:53 IST

Diwali home decor: 5 ways to make your space feel festive without overdoing it

Give your home a Diwali makeover with 5 ideas for balanced and understated decor.

art culture

Published on Oct 29, 2026 13:22 IST

One big artwork or a gallery wall? Here's how to style an empty wall

art culture

Updated on Oct 30, 2026 09:05 IST

Make your home Diwali-ready: 5 fire safety checks to add to your festive checklist

As you light diyas in home, make sure you have a fire safety checklist.

art culture

Published on Oct 29, 2026 12:10 IST

From festive hampers to heirlooms: Why original art is changing the way we gift this Diwali

art culture

Updated on Oct 30, 2026 09:02 IST

Step inside Kris Jenner's luxurious California home with vintage bar and an open floor plan

art culture

Published on Oct 29, 2026 10:47 IST

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