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Why do your fingers wrinkle in water?

art culture
Published on Aug 30, 2026 14:29 IST
Your fingers turn wrinkly after a long bath for a surprising reason. Scientists say it’s not simply because your skin absorbs water.

Step inside a 1,200-sq-ft Bengaluru home with double-height balconies, skylights

Thirai, a compact Bengaluru home, utilizes a perforated facade for ventilation, privacy, and natural light.
art culture
Published on Aug 30, 2026 10:54 IST

Silver is the new gold for modern homes, say IRRA Luxury Living founders

Silver is the new gold for modern homes, say IRRA Luxury Living founders
art culture
Updated on Sep 7, 2026 14:42 IST

Quote of the day by Cameron Diaz: ‘I feel very grateful that I get to turn…’

Cameron Diaz emphasizes appreciation for ageing, viewing each year as a gift and opportunity for personal growth.
art culture
Published on Aug 30, 2026 01:30 IST

Why are school buses always painted yellow?

Yellow school buses were chosen for their visibility and contrast with black lettering, enhancing safety for child transportation.
art culture
Published on Aug 29, 2026 11:01 IST

Step inside Japan’s ‘tiniest house’ where 19 sq m feels surprisingly spacious

A unique 19-square-metre Japanese home features an open-air bath and multifunctional spaces.
art culture
Published on Aug 29, 2026 10:07 IST

Can you name a single woman Renaissance master?

The bias in art history has marginalized women's contributions, leading to forgotten works.
art culture
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 09:50 IST

How do you know it’s time to let go?: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Which way is up? Answer that correctly, and one has found the key. (Shutterstock)
art culture
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 07:36 IST

What to expect when you’re expecting: Pregnancy lore around the world

Given how hard babies seemingly try to endanger themselves, there is plenty of lore centred on keeping them alive too! Above, a still from Baby’s Day Out (1994).
art culture
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 07:29 IST

Wknd explains: The rise of ‘competency porn’

The Pitt (2025-), set in an underfunded, overcrowded ER, is a prime example of a fictional world in which excellence consistently wins over chaos.
art culture
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 07:23 IST

The ‘other’ masters: Women from the Golden Age of Dutch and Flemish art

Judith Leyster’s Self-Portrait; 1630. (National Gallery of Art, UK)
art culture
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 07:19 IST

Renaissance masters, abstract pioneers: Women the art world ‘forgot’

Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Beheading Holofernes; 1614-20. (Wikimedia)
art culture
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 09:48 IST

Buying furniture for your home? Royaloak’s Founder shares 7 mistakes to avoid

Buying furniture for your home? Royaloak’s Founder shares 7 mistakes to avoid
art culture
Published on Aug 29, 2026 06:30 IST

Quote of the day by Michael Jackson: ‘To me, nothing is more important than…'

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958.
art culture
Published on Aug 29, 2026 24:30 IST

All well?: A new book explores how illness has shaped our world

One of the things that startled Bauer, she says, was how people, even in Ancient Rome, reacted with outrage to government strictures during epidemics. Doctors were attacked, and pandemic facilities were accused of being slaughterhouses of the poor. Above, The Plague Hospital (1808-1810) by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya. (Wikimedia Commons)
art culture
Updated on Aug 28, 2026 13:06 IST

Animals in combat mode: Inside the chimp civil war in Uganda

A still from Chimp Empire (2023). As of April, fighting continued and the known toll stood at seven adult males and 17 infants.
art culture
Updated on Aug 28, 2026 12:44 IST

Burn after watching: Deepanjana Pal writes on the streaming show Furious

The series follows policewoman-turned-FBI agent Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) and her former colleague (played by Scoot McNairy) as they battle demons of their own, amid the hunt for the female killer.
art culture
Updated on Aug 28, 2026 12:22 IST

New to pickleball? 7 rules and tips you need to ace your first game

Pickleball is taking the youth by storm!
art culture
Published on Aug 28, 2026 12:09 IST

Unpacking secrets of the Indian Ocean: Mahmood Kooria discusses his new book

Given that the earth’s surface is more than 70% water, in ignoring the seas, we end up trying to think of the whole of world history from a one-third perspective, missing out on the two-thirds, Kooria points out. (Photo by Anoop Dharmaraj)
art culture
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 14:11 IST

Quote of the day by Mary Wollstonecraft: ‘No man chooses evil because…'

Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer and philosopher.
art culture
Updated on Aug 28, 2026 02:06 IST

8 financial gifts that can help your sister become financially independent

Financial gifts to consider this Raksha Bandhan to secure your sister's future.
art culture
Updated on Aug 28, 2026 10:17 IST

Old curtains, new look: Creative ways to repurpose them at home

Throwing Away Your Old Curtains? Think Again! Try These Easy DIY Hacks to Give Them a New Life and Your Home a Fresh Look
art culture
Updated on Aug 27, 2026 12:57 IST

Quote of the day by Robert De Niro: ‘If you're an actor, always be true to…'

Robert De Niro is a Hollywood legend and also a political activist.
art culture
Updated on Aug 27, 2026 01:36 IST

Why are birthdays celebrated with cake and candles?

Birthday parties feel incomplete without cakes and candles.
art culture
Updated on Oct 7, 2026 08:48 IST

7 Types of table lamps to shop for a cosier, better-lit home

Portable table lamps
art culture
Published on Aug 26, 2026 13:12 IST

Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: ‘Love is a human experience, not…'

Anne Hathaway is an actor and equal rights activist.
art culture
Updated on Aug 26, 2026 01:49 IST

Everyday explained: Why are traffic lights red, yellow and green?

The red, yellow and green traffic lights are standard in many countries across the globe.
art culture
Updated on Oct 7, 2026 08:49 IST

Living room mistakes that can make your space look smaller

These living room styling mistakes could be making your home look smaller.
art culture
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 12:52 IST

Skip the restaurant rush: How to host a grand Onam Sadhya feast at home

Skip the restaurant rush: How to host a grand Onam Sadhya feast at home
art culture
Published on Aug 25, 2026 10:30 IST

Step inside Akanksha Chamola's cosy and charming family home in Mumbai

A look inside Akanksha Chamola's home.
art culture
Published on Aug 25, 2026 09:06 IST
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