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A fond adieu: Swetha Sivakumar writes on her column, Sound Bites

art culture
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 14:38 IST
Eat well. Be kind to yourself. And remember, sambar served the next day is just as nutritious and flavourful. Not everything we’ve always done needs to be done the same way. (Shutterstock)

Claws for applause: See how birds are helping us improve cameras, drones, dyes

Apparel design researchers at Cornell University have created the world’s blackest black fabric, inspired by the striking plume of the riflebird. (Shutterstock)
art culture
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 14:36 IST

Eyes on the sky: Studying birds? We must also study the sky

Built structures such as skyscrapers and wind farms are eating into new areas and new altitudes, posing risks to birds, bats and insects. (Pixabay)
art culture
Updated on Feb 1, 2026 10:27 IST

Never felt safe anywhere: Jhumpa Lahiri on not belonging, otherness of languages and idea of home

Never felt safe anywhere: Jhumpa Lahiri on not belonging, otherness of languages and idea of home
art culture
Published on Jan 31, 2026 11:40 IST

Step inside Aman Gupta's stylish contemporary Gurgaon home with a huge balcony

Take a video tour inside Aman Gupta’s Gurgaon home.
art culture
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 07:24 IST

Deja brew: How matcha made the leap onto menus, and then everywhere

We’ve had activated-charcoal burger buns, blueberry shampoo, boba in every flavour, and matcha in cosmetics. (Shutterstock)
art culture
Updated on Feb 1, 2026 10:27 IST

How to survive an asteroid: A look at how birds made it this far

Ancient ancestors to the brilliant array of birds we know today: (From left) Illustrations of Anchiornis huxleyi, Archaeopteryx. An avian from the enantiornithine group and the Asteriornis maastrichtensis, nicknamed the wonderchicken. It lived just over 66 million years ago, and survived the Chicxulub impactor. Spot the vibrant toucan, common hoopoe, paradise tanager, hummingbird, Hawaiian honeycreeper, sandhill crane and mandarin duck. (Wikimedia; Michael Rothman / Field Museum of Natural History; Natural History Museum; Shutterstock; Adobe Stock)
art culture
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 07:14 IST

10 premium leather sofa sets that add a rich, sophisticated feel to any home

Smooth leatherette sofas anchor seating corners, lifting drawing rooms and bedrooms with warmth, comfort, and elevated home decor appeal indoors.
art culture
Published on Jan 31, 2026 05:30 IST

Chef Vikas Khanna's complaint to Mumbai airport gets the dirty carpets removed

Vikas Khanna raised concerns about the dusty carpets at Mumbai airport, prompting their removal.
art culture
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 03:50 IST

Quote of the day by Franklin D Roosevelt: ‘The only limit to our realisation…'

FDR was elected President of the United States four times.
art culture
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 01:45 IST

Culture shock: Your gut could be making you sad, angsty, anxious

In experiments with mice, the presence of ‘bad’ bacteria such as E. coli in the gut corresponded with heightened anxiety during moments of stress. It turns out the gut dispatches far more than nutrition into the body. (Shutterstock)
art culture
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 16:10 IST

Go on, turn over a new leaf: At the Aranyani Pavilion in Sunder Nursery

The Aranyani Pavilion is made primarily from upcycled Lantana camara stems (notorious for invading and choking native landscapes), turning ecological debris into an architectural statement.
art culture
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 04:33 IST

Scout’s honour: Decoding the subtle art of selection in cricket

(Above left) Ananya Upendran and (right) Shree Charani, a key player in India’s women’s World Cup win, whom Upendran spotted on the Under-23 domestic circuit in 2024. (AFP)
art culture
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 15:07 IST

‘A life of discovery, what more can one want?’: Astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni

(Photo courtesy Caltech)
art culture
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 14:49 IST

I found 5 best fancy wall clocks for bedroom, hall, and more

Wall clocks help define a wall with ease and can be the focal point of any room.
art culture
Published on Jan 30, 2026 10:57 IST

Step inside Ashnoor’s aesthetic home with running balcony, luxurious vanity

Ashnoor Kaur's luxurious and aesthetic Mumbai home.
art culture
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 10:24 IST

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'Life is like riding a bicycle…'

Albert Einstein's deceptively simple quote about life is scholarly, reflective and deep.
art culture
Published on Jan 30, 2026 01:36 IST

Vietnam designer makes history as Paris Haute Couture wraps up

Vietnam designer makes history as Paris Haute Couture wraps up
art culture
Published on Jan 29, 2026 15:10 IST

Step inside this 1150 sq ft 2BHK Juhu apartment that was renovated for ₹1 cr

This Juhu apartment is a great example of making small spaces work well. Photos: Tinge by Rhea and Truptesh.
art culture
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 05:29 IST

Shalini Passi: “Trying to control perception is a losing battle”

Shalini Passi at Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 (JLF 2026)
art culture
Published on Jan 29, 2026 10:25 IST

Weekend Planner (Jan 31- Feb 1): Delhi-NCR residents, you must check this out!

From Rani Mukerji-starrer Mardaani 3 to Ashish Vidyarthi's soulful storytelling and Bharat Parv 2026, this week has a lot to offer. Check out HT City's Weekend Planner before you plan your Saturday (January 31) and Sunday (February 01).
htcity delhi junction
Published on Jan 29, 2026 10:22 IST

Quote of the day by Amitabh Bachchan: ‘I like to feel the butterflies in the…'

Amitabh Bachchan encourages facing challenges for personal growth.
art culture
Updated on Jan 29, 2026 01:31 IST

Step inside the ‘world’s only IKEA hotel’ in Sweden that looks like a showroom

Explore the unique design of the world's only IKEA hotel in Sweden.
art culture
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 13:18 IST

Quote of the day by Lala Lajpat Rai: 'A person should be courageous and...'

Lala Lajpat Rai was a prominent Indian freedom fighter. (X.com: ElectronicsVeer)
art culture
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 01:35 IST

How artist Gordon Parks' foundation keeps his legacy growing, even as it searches for new funding

How artist Gordon Parks' foundation keeps his legacy growing, even as it searches for new funding
art culture
Published on Jan 27, 2026 16:01 IST

Memory foam mattress toppers offer back and spine support

Soft memory foam mattress topper layered on a bed, showing plush texture and added height for comfort and spinal alignment.
art culture
Published on Jan 27, 2026 14:25 IST

Take a tour of Hansika Motwanni's home with ‘girly’ bedroom, closet full of bags

Inside Hansika Motwanni's luxurious home in Mumbai.
art culture
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 05:14 IST

Quote of the day by MS Dhoni: 'Success and failure are part of life; the key…'

MS Dhoni inspires growth through resilience and learning from failures.
art culture
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 01:40 IST

PM Modi praises ‘bhajan clubbing’ on Mann Ki Baat: What this Gen Z trend means

PM Modi lauds bhajan clubbing as a spiritual movement for today's youth.
art culture
Published on Jan 26, 2026 09:38 IST

Step inside Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's luxurious ‘beach house’ in Mumbai

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal gave a home tour of their luxurious home in Mumbai.
art culture
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 07:29 IST
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