Long COVID may not be as fatal as acute COVID-19 but can worsen existing ailments

About half of people with long-COVID reported an improvement in their symptoms after getting the vaccine

Children who spent more time in nature during lockdown fared best: Study

Children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to their mental health

Bali reopens to foreign travellers as COVID-19 surge subsides

Bali’s airport will welcome new foreign arrivals from 19 countries that meet WHO’s criteria such as having their COVID cases under control

Humans enjoyed blue cheese and beer 2,700 years ago: study

Scientists made the discovery by analyzing samples of human excrement found at the heart of the Hallstatt mine in the Austrian Alps

Vaccines prevent severe Covid, even from Delta: study

The researchers compared the outcomes of 11 million vaccinated people with 11 million unvaccinated subjects

Men and women differ in fear, risk perception during COVID

The study was published in Frontiers in Psychology earlier this month

Air pollution main cause for non-communicable diseases: Study

The study report was prepared by Thought Abrigate Research Institute for Assocham

COVID symptoms last a year for many patients: study

The research, on the condition known as long Covid, added that one in three patients have shortness of breath a year after their diagnosis

Covid affects GI system, says specialist from New York

About 8–15 percent of Coronavirus patients can have GI symptoms

Two-thirds of Indians have coronavirus antibodies, survey shows

About 400 million of India's 1.4 billion people did not have antibodies, the survey showed

As masks become an inseparable part of life, is this the end of the lipstick era?

Perish the thought, say diehard fans. It's just a temporary exile

Unmasking the truth about sheet masks

The serum-sheet facemasks have amassed wide popularity among beauty trendsetters but dermatologists warn you to not get floored

Dressing the new age bride

The upcoming wedding season will see a mix of traditional silhouettes and modern designs along with interesting colour combinations.

Designer Sonaakshi Raaj Merani gives affianced nurses something to look forward to

The designer has a wide range of couture and bridal dresses that she has kept for the nurses and doctors

Say hello to Male 2.0 transformations we like to see

Given the leisure to assess themselves during the pandemic, the male of the species has suddenly discovered a desire to look and feel good

Sweet nothings

Diwali, the festival of lights, is right around the corner, and you’d agree that Diwali celebrations are incomplete without sweets.

All about an idli: British professor's tweet sparks not so 'boring' debate

The steamed rice and lentil 'cake' - a pan India favourite - is suddenly much talked about and much discussed

Chinese, made in India

Anyone would agree that except for the name, there is nothing Chinese in the Chinese food we relish from our restaurants

Cooking for Christmas

Savoury tarts with different toppings are a good idea.

Amid lockdown, local recipes take the limelight

At home with all the Insta food videos by celebrated chefs and locally available ingredients, food rings in a different flavour

Lekha Shankar | The new ‘Samui Plus’ programme in Thailand

The Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus programmes are pioneering projects, being closely watched by other countries in the region

Follow these tips for happy homecomings after your travels

Before you travel, take steps to ensure a happy homecoming.

Chapel where Britney Spears married goes off market

Iconic Las Vegas wedding chapel is no longer up for sale.

Flood-ravaged Venice lands up in dramatic situation

Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides.

Jet set, no-go

When setting off on a 13-day return trip to Antarctica, these seven Hyderabadis didn’t imagine home could be so far

The khadi connection

This unique exhibition seeks to highlight the common factor between artist Ravi Varma and the Mahatma, and showcase a part of the country’s heritage.

Music shares universal language of mankind

Human songs share universal patterns across world cultures.

Stories connected by lockdown

Lockdown Liaisons, a collection of three eBooks by Shobhaa De is just what the doctor has ordered this Covid season

Art auctions come to life online

Galleries and artists worry about the drop in artwork prices because of the pandemic. But there’s hope online

Reality bites for these folks

This 2019 best seller is a fascinating read that delves into the lives of anxious strangers trapped in a strange hostage situation

Knowing your colleagues better can avoid workplace conflict

Know your work partner more to avoid conflict.

Plea for peace

Amidst the pandemic, the public figures of the country urge their fans and followers to put an end to domestic violence

Will your relationship end this Christmas?

Christmas alert: Will your relationship end these holidays?

Matters of the mind: Of anxiety and depression amid a pandemic

Bengaluru-based photographer Arjun Kamath tries to capture the unspoken fears and anxiety issues through his photo essay The Anxiety Series.

How to deal with the bully in your life

While rectifying the bully in one’s life is not an option, there are multiple other tricks that one can adopt to tackle them better.

Twitter in splits over a $1,170 Baguette

It has an outer cover made up of 100% Leather

When the ghunguroos fell silent

The world of performing arts mourns the passing of an icon who was a trailblazer for contemporary Indian dance

Woman sells Bernie doll for over $20K, donates to charity

The donation was inspired by Sanders, whose campaign created sweatshirts with the meme on them and donated the proceeds to Meals on Wheel

Garima Surana’s Popkast No Sugar All Spice is making waves

She encourages millennials to express themselves with her #HaathMeinNirbhar campaign

Kent Ro advt Blatantly demeaning

Home appliances company’s attempt to capitalise on insecurities to push its products has outraged sentiments