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Columns
Nitish Kumar is the last of the politically active and physically robust survivors of the Mandal versus Kamandal war of the 1990s
The Indian army is arguably one of the most diverse, versatile and inclusive combat forces on earth
Some blame the over-politicisation of the service in UP, which is making babus avoid working in the state
New Delhi may have to cautiously re-visit its modulated approach to the Taliban to check for roadworthiness
Health
COVID vaccinated pregnant women pass protection to newborns: Study
The study authors observed the highest levels of antibodies in cord blood of mothers who were fully vaccinated
Paediatricians sound alert about Covid among children
Paediatricians point out that variant of the virus during the second wave has been affecting children
Vaccinated 16 times less likely to die from Covid, study shows
The results add to a growing body of evidence that the vaccines’ protection against severe disease and death holds up well
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Winning is a habit; don’t lose it says Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna
Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna reflects on his latest win and talks of his life after marriage
Colourful narrative set in Rajasthan
The book delightfully delves into the colourful world of Rajasthan, seamlessly bridging the gap between royalty and commoners
To endorse or not – the China dilemma
The anti-China sloganeering has reached a crescendo, but with big bucks riding on endorsements can and will people really cut out China?
In Focus
How Instant Feedback is helping new-age Retail Businesses
Mpulse is making waves in the area of customer experience, by offering simple and elegant smiley feedback products
Zubair Sarookh is on his way to become the most loved content creator
Zubair's relatable content has been wooing audience not just from the UAE, but across the world
