From vibrant silk saree to floor-length anarkali: Top ethnic fashion trends to turn heads this festive season

The festive season is upon us, and it’s time to embrace the joy, celebration, and fashion that comes with it! As you prepare to celebrate with family and friends, your outfit can reflect the vibrant energy and cultural richness of the season. This year, ethnic fashion is all about blending traditional charm with contemporary style. From the timeless elegance of a Banarasi saree to the modern twist of dhoti pants, there are plenty of stunning trends to explore. Whether you’re dressing up for a big celebration or a cosy get-together, these trendy looks are sure to make you stand out.

Temple or museum? How Diego Rivera crafted a sacred space to honour Mexico's pre-hispanic art

In the 1940s, Mexican artist Diego Rivera had a dream: to build a sacred place to preserve and display his lifelong collection of pre-Hispanic art. The Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, is everything he hoped for. Inch by inch, its pyramid structure honors the Mexica worldview. Among its 60,000 archeological pieces, dozens represent ancient deities. And though foreigners visit on a regular basis, its workshops and year-round activities aim to connect the local communities to their historic roots.

Bridal beauty guide: 9 essential skincare tips for a perfect wedding glow

The wedding season brings joy, celebration and a flurry of activities, often leaving brides-to-be with little time for self-care. But achieving that perfect bridal glow isn't just about makeup on the big day, it's about nurturing your skin well in advance. Glowing, healthy skin can make your wedding day even more special, giving you the confidence to shine as you walk down the aisle. Arti Singh, Aesthetician, Cosmetologist and Lifestyle Coach, Founder of Sparha Advanced Aesthetic Studio, shared with HT Lifestyle some essential skincare tips to help you achieve that radiant look.

Kicking the habit of smoking: Exploring safer alternatives for tobacco cessation in India

The fight against tobacco addiction is a critical public health endeavour, with a profound impact on the lives of millions and in India, despite concerted efforts, the prevalence of smoking remains alarmingly high, posing significant risks to individuals’ health and placing a burden on the healthcare system. Public health experts believe it is imperative to explore and adopt innovative approaches that have demonstrated success in other countries but the conventional approaches to quitting tobacco in India need reinforcement, and it is time to consider alternative strategies that have shown promising results in other parts of the world.

Assam: Get ready for jeep safaris and one-horned rhinos as Kaziranga welcomes tourists again from Oct 1

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve will reopen for tourists on October 1, 2024, officials said on Sunday.

Greece: Tourism boom leads to new restrictions and fees. Is your favorite island affected?

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced measures aimed at addressing the negative impact of overtourism as visitors continue to arrive in record numbers in the post-pandemic era.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: From coconut kala jamun to rasgulla, 4 mouth-watering bhog recipes to delight Lord Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most eagerly anticipated Hindu festivals. Celebrated over ten days with great enthusiasm, devotees welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes, offer prayers, participate in processions, prepare traditional sweets and bhog thalis, and culminate the celebration with Ganesha visarjan. This time of year, devotees wholeheartedly seek Bappa's blessings, immersing themselves in devotion. The festive spirit is palpable as Lord Ganesha brings joy and prosperity to all his followers.

Clicking, popping and hip pain? It could be hip impingement. Here’s what to do to prevent serious joint damage

Hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) happens when the hip joint tends to experience unusual contact between the femur and the pelvis during movement. One can have excruciating pain and limited range of motion and this condition is not only seen in athletes but even in people of all age groups.

Ambani's Ganesh Chaturthi: Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan to Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra, all best-dressed couples

The Ambani family hosted a grand Ganesh Chaturthi bash at Antilia last night. The Ganeshotsav celebrations were attended by many Bollywood celebrities, including the internet's favourite couples like Kareena Kapoor with Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani with Sidharth Malhotra. Check out the best-dressed couples from the celebrations.

Radhika Merchant, Nita Ambani, Anant Ambani's diamond accessories, ethnic outfits steal the show at Ganeshotsav

The Ambani family hosted a grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Antilia last night. The paparazzi shared a video of Nita Ambani, along with Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, greeting the media at the star-studded festivities. While Nita and Radhika wore elegant sarees, Anant complemented them in a kurta and pyjama set.

Parents love white noise for baby sleep but is it good for your child’s health?

White noise is a consistent sound, like that of a fan that masks other environmental noises so that babies may be able to fall asleep faster with white noise in the background, by blocking out household noise such as that of older siblings. In other words, white noise refers to sounds that mask other sounds that might occur naturally in an environment.

Habits that damage your brain health: Modern lifestyle routines you need to stop immediately

Did you know modern lifestyles are riddled with habits that can slowly and insidiously damage brain health? It is no secret that the human brain is a complex organ that is central to our well-being since it controls thoughts, memory, emotions and bodily functions but there are certain factors that contribute to the deterioration of brain health.

Move over Mallorca: Azores, the volcanic archipelago in Portugal, is now topping every traveller’s bucket list

Your social media feeds this past summer were likely filled with images of Barcelona’s cobblestoned streets, Mallorca’s beaches and Venice’s bridges.

No more free wishes? Rome’s Trevi Fountain may soon have ticket price for tourists

Seemingly every tourist in Rome knows the key to returning to the Eternal City is to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and make a wish. The result: Hoards of visitors packing the Baroque monument any given day, taking selfies and betting on a return trip.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Lalbaugcha Raja darshan timings; know when and where to live stream, how to get prasad online

As the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin today (September 7), all eyes are on the most iconic and famous idols of Ganesha in Mumbai - Lalbaugcha Raja. From celebrities to politicians, people visit the Lalbaugcha Raja to offer their prayers. If you plan to visit or wish to enjoy a darshan from your home if you don't live in Mumbai, here's all you need to know about the darshan timings, when and where to watch the live stream, and how to order the prasad online.