A lifestyle aficionado with a knack for crafting engaging news across fashion, health, relationships, art and culture, travel, recipes, festivals and pets. Always ahead of the curve, with a finger on the pulse of the latest trends and a passion for storytelling, I bring vibrant, informative and captivating content to life that ensures you stay inspired and in-the-know.
Articles by Zarafshan Shiraz
Satellite images show fractures in Antarctica’s ice shelves, risk collapse as the climate warms
Antarctica’s ice shelves, the size of US and Mexico combined, are on the verge of splitting amid global warming
Updated on Aug 27, 2020 12:41 PM IST
London | Reuters | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Kadha recipe: Bhagyashree credits this ‘home remedy’by mother-in-law that works magic on cold, cough and fever
As the coronavirus cases increase at an alarming rate, Bollywood actor Bhagyashree spilled the beans on why she has never been to a doctor for cold, cough and fever; shares mother-in-law’s kadha recipe
Updated on Aug 27, 2020 11:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Milind Soman’s latest fitness or ‘forest bathing’ video will brush aside your mid-week blues
Milind Soman introduces fans and fitness enthusiasts to the ‘Japanese concept of shinrin yoku, or forest bathing’ in latest workout video
Updated on Aug 27, 2020 09:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Shilpa Shetty Kundra-Viaan Raj Kundra’s twinning game leaves fashionistas stunned
Bored of your simple kurta look? Shilpa Shetty Kundra shared a perfect trick to style the ensemble and amp up the sartorial elegance this festive week.
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 06:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Kajal Aggarwal’s bold violet sharara works its magic into fashion police’s hearts
South sensation Kajal Aggarwal’s drop-dead gorgeous look in embroidered sharara set establishes violet as the new classy colour
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 11:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
‘Winter is coming’: Health experts suggest what to do as another coronavirus wave expected in the cold season
As uncertainty looms over how the virus will behave in colder temperatures, early reports suggest that COVID-19 may survive longer during the winters.
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 08:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Bali bans foreign travellers for the rest of 2020 amid COVID-19 concerns
Bali bucket list to remain unfulfilled for travel enthusiasts as the Indonesian island cancels plan to welcome back foreign visitors until the end of 2020
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 07:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
FAITH Associations urge govt to revive tourism industry by negotiating US travel advisory for India
In order to kick-start the revival of tourism industry, which has suffered a blow during the COVID-19 pandemic, FAITH Associations urge government to take up the negative travel advisory for India issued by the US government
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 03:04 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Bipasha Basu shares perfect Monday workout motivation as she misses ‘the energy of a gym’
Finding it hard to keep yourself motivated for workouts? Bipasha Basu gives a perfect solution sans ‘excuses’ with a glimpse of her high-intensity exercise session at home
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 02:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
After Bloomsbury turns it down, book on Delhi riots now to be published by Garuda Prakashan
Garuda Prakashan to publish ‘Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story’ after Bloomsbury turns it down, book to hit the stands in 15 days
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 02:22 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Russia may soon resume flights to France, Hungary, China’s Shanghai and four other countries this week
After resuming flights to London, Turkey, Tanzania and Switzerland, Russia may open its borders to flights from seven other countries this week
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 01:35 PM IST
MOSCOW | Reuters | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Hong Kong tourism company moves walking tours online for free amid COVID-19 pandemic
Good news for travel-starved audience as they can now enjoy free online tours in Cantonese focussed on local history and culture after a Hong Kong tourism company shifts walking tours online due to coronavirus restrictions
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 01:37 PM IST
HONG KONG | Reuters | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Air pollution can risk diabetes development, heart attack and stroke
Creating an environment that mimicked a polluted day in New Delhi or Beijing, researchers studied and found cardiovascular effects of air pollution can lead to heart attack and stroke or cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 11:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Weight loss tips: From drinking water before meals to eating spicy food, here are some simple steps to shed those extra kilos
Confused between when to drink water to help lose weight quickly or whether lemon water is better for weight loss or methi seeds (fenugreek) water? Check out these simple tricks to aide in speeding up the weight loss process
Updated on Aug 24, 2020 08:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Ankita Konwar gives a classic demo of ‘stretching and some dancing’ to beat menstruation lows blue
A little low on energy during your menstrual cycle? Ankita Konwar shares the perfect tip in a workout video to try at home and lift up your drooping mood this Sunday
Updated on Aug 23, 2020 03:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Dolly Parton’s mural, celebrating her position on Black Lives Matter, attracts tourists in Nashville
Mural artist Kim Radford painted the mural of Dolly Parton outside The 5 Spot on Forrest Avenue in East Nashville, after her ‘sassy and a sensitive comment’ on Black Lives Matter
Updated on Aug 23, 2020 02:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
South beauty Samantha Akkineni’s chic Ikat kurta and green home are winning over netizens
Giving us a glimpse of her quarantine time, South actor Samantha Akkineni spoilt fans for choice as she handed out fashion tips and gardening tricks all in a video | Watch
Updated on Aug 23, 2020 01:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Look out for these toxic traits that can spoil a relationship’s happy ending
Feel drained or unhappy after spending time with your partner? Look out for these red flags to see if you are in a toxic relationship
Updated on Aug 28, 2020 08:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Rakul Preet Singh treats fans to her ‘khoobsurti ka nuskha’, shares recipe of DIY banana face mask
Watch: Looking for a skincare tip that can perfectly turn your dry skin into a supple one? Actor Rakul Preet Singh has you sorted with her ‘khoobsurti ka nuskha’ on DIY banana face mask
Updated on Aug 22, 2020 04:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Next stop, Hogwarts: Slytherin common room added as Harry Potter film set at Warner Bros studio in London reopens for tour
Dressed as witches and wizards and carrying sanitizers instead of spells, Potterheads flocked Warner Bros studio in London, United Kingdom, as the Harry Potter studio tour resumed after five-month closure due to COVID-19 pandemic
Updated on Aug 22, 2020 12:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Kerala to welcome tourists in time for Onam 2020 celebrations, issues COVID-19 safety norms
After suffering losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kerala will finally be opening its doors to tourists come September which coincides with Onam 2020 celebrations
Updated on Aug 22, 2020 11:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Malala Yousafzai comes up with book club ‘Fearless’, would suggest US President Donald Trump to read this book
After graduating from Oxford University in June this year, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai is all set to come up with her book club ‘Fearless’ which will feature bold and inspiring women writers
Updated on Aug 22, 2020 01:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Ganesh Chaturthi: Malaika Arora amps up festive vibe in red Banarasi saree
Malaika Arora flaunts her ethnic side this Ganesh Chaturthi in gorgeous red Banarasi saree, silver jewellery and chand bindi
Updated on Aug 22, 2020 09:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s ‘Tasty Thursday’ recipe will set even vegans craving for Besan Coconut Barfi this Ganesh Chaturthi
Shilpa Shetty Kundra spills the beans on ‘something unique, sweet, and healthy’ this Ganesh Chaturthi, shares how to make Besan Coconut Barfi in a jiffy
Published on Aug 20, 2020 06:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Muharram 2020: WhatsApp messages, Facebook status, quotes and SMS to wish Islamic New Year or Al Hijri 1442
Muharram 2020: With Islamic New Year or Al Hijri 1442 just around the corner, here are some WhatsApp messages, Facebook status, quotes and SMS to wish your family and friends
Updated on Aug 30, 2020 01:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Muharram 2020: Al Hijri date, significance of the Islamic New Year
Muharram 2020: Know all about the Al Hijri date and significance of the holy month marking the start of Islamic New Year
Updated on Aug 30, 2020 01:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay sets fans on frenzy with plans of opening restaurant in India
After shooting for the second season of his television show in parts of Kerala, Michelin-star chef Gordon Ramsay gushes about opening a restaurant in India
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 06:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
It’s snowing chocolate! 2020 finally has something sweet to offer as Swiss town witnesses fine cocoa dusting
Chocolate snowflakes cover Swiss town after the ventilation system at Lindt & Spruengli company malfunctions
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 06:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
COVID-19: Virus-laden droplets can stay on a surface for longer duration due to higher humidity
Researchers find that while almost 70 per cent of the virus exhaled through cough would be deposited on a surface, high humidity can extend its lifetime
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 03:06 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
World Photography Day 2020: Aurora meets airglow in NASA’s spectacular throwback picture
Photography Day: Ever yearned to see the Northern Lights from space? NASA fulfilled that wish for sky lovers on World Photography Day 2020 as it shared a breathtaking view of ‘Earth’s most colourful upper atmospheric phenomena’ when ‘aurora and airglow met just before dawn’
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 01:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz