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Stiff person syndrome: Could you have it?

Five-time Grammy winner Celine Dion spoke out about the debilitating effects of the rare neurological disorder in a recent interview.

Stiff person syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that leads to muscle stiffness and painful spasms (Shutterstock)

Wellness

Published on Jun 14, 2024 12:33 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Sewing Machine Day: Handy hacks for budding seamstresses

Love spending time on your sewing machine? Make it a nifty job with these useful tips.

Use a few smart tips to help you have the best experience with your sewing machine (Shutterstock)

HTCity Showstoppers

Updated on Jun 13, 2024 03:00 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Push-ups roz karo, says Milind Soman. Here's why that's a good thing!

Hailed as a full-body exercise, this engages several muscles and is apt for those with sedentary jobs.

Wellness

Published on Jun 13, 2024 12:48 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Kareena Kapoor's “favourite” Chakrasana pose should be on your list. Here's why…

From correcting the posture to expanding the lungs and lifting the mood, this asana adds a bunch of benefits to your mornings.

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a series of pics of herself performing chakrasana(Instagram)

Wellness

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 05:46 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

5 Gujarati breakfast dishes for a rainy morning

Steamed and fried, enjoy these various recipes at your home.

Soft, spongy dhoklas make for the perfect start to a rainy day (Shutterstock)

HTCity Foodies

Published on Jun 12, 2024 05:01 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Mumbaikars embrace the first rains on cycles and social media

They shared their loved for the wet, cool weather that busted those Monday morning blues.

The arrival of the Southwest monsoon in Mumbai on Sunday saw widespread rains and cooler weather hit the city (AFP For representation only)

Wellness

Published on Jun 10, 2024 05:01 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World Doll Day: Wanna dress up as Barbie or Ken?

Gorgeous costumes and living out a fantasy is making people want to doll up forever!

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling who play Barbie and Ken in the Barbie movie by Greta Gerwig

HTCity Showstoppers

Published on Jun 07, 2024 06:15 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Waterproof make-up tips for summer swimmers

Get your poolside glam in place with these beauty hacks.

Don't let your pool swim infringe on your make-up. Use smart tips to help (Shutterstock)

HTCity Showstoppers

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 11:14 AM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World Poha Day 2024: Soft and crunchy bowl for the soul

Savoury or sweet, poha is a regional treat around India with spices, coconut and other ingredients adding to its flavours.

The deliciousness of soft poha with its favour additions, is second to none (Shutterstock)

HTCity Foodies

Published on Jun 06, 2024 05:25 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Celeb style: Bollywood stars get hot and fashionable on their island break!

Flaunt your sartorial, sunny side with a cue from these actors if you're heading out on a holiday.

Rakul Preet Singh delivers stylish swimsuit inspiration in her floral bikini set in Fiji while Janhvi Kapoor is stunning in her floral red and white floral peplum mini dress(Instagram)

Trips & Tours

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 12:15 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Ditch the fizz, opt for healthy fruit popsicles to beat the heat!

These icy, no-added sugar treats notch one up on the health scales and taste great, too.

Swap the usual cold drinks and mocktails and cool down with a fruit popsicle, this season
(Shutterstock)

HTCity Foodies

Published on Jun 06, 2024 02:46 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Tale of the time-travelling sharara

From royals to the big screen and red carpet, the Mughal-inspired shararas and ghararas are making a comeback.

Meena Kumar in a sharara from the romantic classic Pakeezah (1972) and (R) Aditi Rao Hydari in a modern rendition of the sharara with a cape (Instagram)

HTCity Showstoppers

Published on Jun 05, 2024 05:16 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World Environment Day: Conscious travellers go vocal for local

From selecting eco-friendly destinations and accommodation to planning activities to suit, meet the rise of the responsible traveller.

An increasing breed of conscious travellers today consider factors such as sustainability, local community engagement and cultural preservation when planning their trips (Shutterstock)

Trips & Tours

Published on Jun 05, 2024 03:42 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Bring that Bridgerton glamour into your home décor!

The beautiful OTT aesthetic is all about ruffles, flounce and flirty design in home interiors, and it's in demand!

Rich hues, regency-style furniture are some of the elements making for the popular 'Bridgerton' home aesthetiic (Shutterstock)

Decor

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 04:31 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Are you feeling TATT in summer?

The term defines the common seasonal complaint of being Tired All the Time. Here's what can help.

The extreme heat making you feel super fatigued? There's a term for that, it's called TATT or Tired All The Time (Shutterstock)

Wellness

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 02:05 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Try these Bihari summer drinks that are cooling and healthy

Sip on these beverages for a respite from the summer heat.

Protein-rich sattu makes for a healthy, cooling drink on a summer day (Shutterstock)

HTCity Foodies

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 12:54 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World Bicycle Day: Midnight cycling is the muse for Mumbaikars

Hot weather, traffic snarls and road scares have led this to become a growing trend in the city.

Midnight cyclists love how the city's buildings and monuments such as the CSMT, get all lit up night (Mischief Treks)

Wellness

Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:44 AM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

It feels amazing, says Kaamya Karthikeyan, youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest

The 16-year-old who’s just back from Nepal, says her achievement hasn’t sunk in yet.

Kaamya Karthikeyan (16) from Mumbai, has become the youngest Indian and the second-youngest girl, globally, to summit Mount Everest (Kaamya Karthikeyan )

Trips & Tours

Published on Jun 02, 2024 07:17 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Hydrafacials to ice globe massages: Skincare treatments that men want in summer

From an even skin tone to laser hair reduction to get vacation-ready, there's a lot on the grooming front for them.

Men are opting for a variety of skin grooming regimens in summer (Shutterstock)

HTCity

Published on Jun 02, 2024 07:03 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World Milk Day: Moo-ve over desserts, try doodh-icious regional dishes!

Chefs talk about scrumptious milk-based savoury dishes, from sultani dal to aab gosht.

Milk lends a smoothness and richness to savoury cooking (Shutterstock)

HTCity Foodies

Published on May 31, 2024 05:41 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Turbulence fears? Stay calm in bumpy skies with these tips

A few smart hacks on a flight can shift your focus from anxiety-provoking thoughts to neutral ones.

Turbulence is on the rise and in recent times, severe air turbulence has even caused death and serious injury (Shutterstock-Pic for representation only))

Wellness

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 11:25 AM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World No-Tobacco Day 2024: Vaping is a huge risk to Gen Z!

E-cigarettes are said to contain nicotine and potentially- harmful toxins like heavy metals that can damage the lungs and respiratory system.

E-cigarettes contain toxic chemicals that are extremely harmful to the body((Shutterstock; Pic for representation only )

Wellness

Updated on May 30, 2024 05:38 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Pre-monsoon beauty: Ready to watch fireflies shimmer at night?

Before the rains arrive, head out on trails in Maharashtra to catch this beautiful spectacle.

Before the advent of the rains, groups of people head out into smaller villages and other spots to view millions of fireflies lighting up the night (Shutterstock)

Trips & Tours

Updated on May 29, 2024 05:42 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Want to save your mane from bane? Use hair sunscreen!

These formulations can be just what you need to save your hair from harmful UVA and UVB rays in summer.

Using SPF on your hair when you are outdoors is just as important as using an SPF product on your skin..(Shutterstock)

Wellness

Published on May 29, 2024 05:39 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Berry-licious! Here's the fruit cake code to making a viral dessert

Fresh berries and other fruit meets icing and sponge in these totally Instagrammable treats

Berry cakes make for one of the most beautiful dessert trends (Shutterstock)

HTCity Foodies

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 03:26 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Summer normcore: 5 Ways to style your white jeans

Have a hot, haute summer with these cool fashion tips.

White's right: How to ace your white denim look this season (Shutterstock)

HTCity Showstoppers

Updated on May 28, 2024 04:06 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

National Sunscreen Day: Yay for gels, powders, sticks, no for SPF cocktailing

Here are tips to help you avoid mistakes and use your sun-protectant effectively.

Wear a sunscreeen outdoors and indoors in this season(Pexels)

Wellness

Updated on May 27, 2024 05:33 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Pangong to Patagonia: 5 Travel influencers share the ONE pic they can't forget

Here's why this captured moment meant so much to them.

By the picturesque Pangong Lake and in icy Patagonia( Left pic: Rajani Dhar, Right pic: Anusha Rao)

HTCity

Updated on May 27, 2024 03:14 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World's first amputee to reach Everest: I’m feeling almost on top of the world

Tinkesh Kaushik, the world’s first triple amputee to reach the Everest Base Camp with prosthetic limbs, talks about the journey, a test of ‘mental grit’.

Tinkesh Kaushik, is the world's first triple amputee to reach the Everest Base Camp

HTCity

Published on May 25, 2024 04:20 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

Is THIS popular ice cream flavour on the way out?

Dwindling sales, zany new varieties is pushing out the once-fave in the US. Here's the scoop on what else is hot, err, cold!

Are we going to see the end of vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, soon? (Shutterstock)

HTCity Foodies

Published on May 24, 2024 01:20 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

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Five-time Grammy winner Celine Dion spoke out about the debilitating effects of the rare neurological disorder in a recent interview.

Love spending time on your sewing machine? Make it a nifty job with these useful tips.

Hailed as a full-body exercise, this engages several muscles and is apt for those with sedentary jobs.

From correcting the posture to expanding the lungs and lifting the mood, this asana adds a bunch of benefits to your mornings.

Steamed and fried, enjoy these various recipes at your home.

They shared their loved for the wet, cool weather that busted those Monday morning blues.

Gorgeous costumes and living out a fantasy is making people want to doll up forever!

Get your poolside glam in place with these beauty hacks.

Savoury or sweet, poha is a regional treat around India with spices, coconut and other ingredients adding to its flavours.

Flaunt your sartorial, sunny side with a cue from these actors if you're heading out on a holiday.

These icy, no-added sugar treats notch one up on the health scales and taste great, too.

From royals to the big screen and red carpet, the Mughal-inspired shararas and ghararas are making a comeback.

From selecting eco-friendly destinations and accommodation to planning activities to suit, meet the rise of the responsible traveller.

The beautiful OTT aesthetic is all about ruffles, flounce and flirty design in home interiors, and it's in demand!

The term defines the common seasonal complaint of being Tired All the Time. Here's what can help.

Sip on these beverages for a respite from the summer heat.

Hot weather, traffic snarls and road scares have led this to become a growing trend in the city.

The 16-year-old who’s just back from Nepal, says her achievement hasn’t sunk in yet.

From an even skin tone to laser hair reduction to get vacation-ready, there's a lot on the grooming front for them.

Chefs talk about scrumptious milk-based savoury dishes, from sultani dal to aab gosht.

A few smart hacks on a flight can shift your focus from anxiety-provoking thoughts to neutral ones.

E-cigarettes are said to contain nicotine and potentially- harmful toxins like heavy metals that can damage the lungs and respiratory system.

Before the rains arrive, head out on trails in Maharashtra to catch this beautiful spectacle.

These formulations can be just what you need to save your hair from harmful UVA and UVB rays in summer.

Fresh berries and other fruit meets icing and sponge in these totally Instagrammable treats

Have a hot, haute summer with these cool fashion tips.

Here are tips to help you avoid mistakes and use your sun-protectant effectively.

Here's why this captured moment meant so much to them.

Tinkesh Kaushik, the world’s first triple amputee to reach the Everest Base Camp with prosthetic limbs, talks about the journey, a test of ‘mental grit’.

Dwindling sales, zany new varieties is pushing out the once-fave in the US. Here's the scoop on what else is hot, err, cold!

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