Life
Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions after two years: Lancet
Increased risk of depression and anxiety in adults lasts less than two months, says study
A rainbow on my plate
Chefs talk about the aesthetic and health aspects of this colourful trend
The waist of the matter
Doctors have often sounded a word of caution about blindly following the workout and slimming routines of celebrities
Experts for study on bee population
Pesticides and other agrochemicals such as herbicides and weedicides are killing bees and other pollinators in intensively farmed areas
Half of Covid survivors show one symptom even two years after infection: Lancet study
While physical and mental health generally improved over time, the study suggests that COVID-19 patients still tend to have poorer health
Health
Why tight fitting clothes are unhealthy
Clothing that is too tight can lead to problems ranging from minor annoyance to significant health issues
Exposure to common cold virus may protect from COVID-19: Study
They found evidence of rapid growth of SARS-CoV-2 in the first few days of infection, followed by activation of the body's defences
Union Budget lists tele-mental health programme
Sitharaman also announced an open platform for the National Digital Health Ecosystem
Internet fatigue among online workforce
Due to excess stress levels, Internet fatigue has set in among students, bank employees, software professionals and teachers
Migraine on the rise
A new study finds that 52% of the global population is affected by headaches every year
Fashion
DIY beauty tutorials are the new craze
Given how the quarantine vibe has pushed people to stay indoors, fancy beauty treatments that mostly cost a bomb, aren’t alluring anymore
Know thy shape
Can your body parts disclose your personality? Apparently, yes, according to researchers
Indian handloom industry needs a lifeline
Homegrown brands and designers urge patrons to support local products to recharge the pandemic-affected fashion industry
The cutest and most fashionable couple on Instagram are in their eighties!
The duo who run a mom-and-pop laundry service in Taiwan have even been featured in the Taiwanese edition of Vogue and Marie Claire.
Dressing the new age bride
The upcoming wedding season will see a mix of traditional silhouettes and modern designs along with interesting colour combinations.
Food
How vanilla wandered across countries
A swirl of vanilla ice-cream is probably filled with centuries of wandering!
Edible insects that are delicious
Ants, crickets and cockroaches: healthy snacks that taste like potato chips.
Sweet taste of Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, Chef Manish Khanna has given modern twists to two of the most popular and traditional desserts of the season.
Tips for the perfect roast chicken
But no matter what flavours you choose, the end result — the look and juiciness — of the chicken should always remain the same.
Zaika-e-Kashmir
Take a trip to Kashmir through your own kitchen by following the recipes below
Travel
Goan DJs keep the party going online amid lockdown
In keeping with the lockdown norms, few DJs in the state have been using their Facebook accounts to play party music
Europe, UK, China continue to remain in 'at-risk' category in terms of air travellers
There is a list of 10 countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India
Flood-ravaged Venice lands up in dramatic situation
Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides.
River Ganga breathes easy as country goes into lockdown
Pollution in the sacred river has come down by over 40 per cent and is likely to increase as the lock down continues across the country
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
Art
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
Relationship
Yin & Yang | Mind your sex position
Dr Narayana Reddy answers questions on sex and sexuality
Knowing your colleagues better can avoid workplace conflict
Know your work partner more to avoid conflict.
Daddy diaries
Fathers around the country cherish the family time they’re getting with their kids, courtesy the lockdown
Yin & Yang | Sex isn't about quantity, so stop counting
Dr Narayana Reddy answers your queries on sex, sexuality and relationship
Is sex during pregnancy, safe?
Sex during pregnancy is safe and healthy provided there are no contraindications
More Features
When the ghunguroos fell silent
The world of performing arts mourns the passing of an icon who was a trailblazer for contemporary Indian dance
‘Rihanna & ASAP Rocky have split’ tweets Louis
The fashion influencer later apologised for his ‘reckless’ tweet
Free lunch for one kg of plastic waste: SDMC opens 23 more 'garbage cafes'
Under the novel step, anybody depositing one kg of plastic wastes with 'garbage cafes' would get coupon for free breakfast, lunch or dinner
The Quaran‘teen’ Blues
Being a teenager with all the hormonal and adrenaline rush is indeed a difficult phase
Garima Surana’s Popkast No Sugar All Spice is making waves
She encourages millennials to express themselves with her #HaathMeinNirbhar campaign