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Nepal’s air pollution is worse than ever. Is it safe to travel?

Travel warning: Nepal’s air quality declared ‘hazardous’, tourists put on alert. Here’s what you must know.

Nepal’s toxic air crisis: Should you cancel your trip?(Image by AJAYA HAKUJU AND SUMAN NEPALI)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2025 01:55 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kathmandu [nepal]

Try this 3-ingredient Korean DIY 'botox' cream mask for plump, glowing skin!

You may not be leaning towards a botox routine, but your cheeks may be. This 3-ingredients Korean DIY cream mask is a good place to start

3-ingredient DIY Korean 'botox' cream mask for plump, glowing skin

htcity

Published on Mar 17, 2025 02:51 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Uorfi shares hydrating face mask recipe using avocado; fans say loan lena padega

Uorfi Javed has many skincare secrets! Much to the delight of fans, the fashion icon has now shared a page from her book for instant hydration

Uorfi Javed glows after using a homemade avocado face mask

htcity

Published on Jan 21, 2025 04:27 PM IST

ByMahima Pandey

Collagen woes? This homemade moringa face pack will keep them at bay this winter

Another day another way you can maximise moringa season! Why just eat the superfood when its superficial benefits can save you thousands off your beauty routine

This moringa face pack has the potential to keep your collagen woes at bae: Get the recipe!(Photo: Tencha, reNature)

htcity

Published on Nov 30, 2024 03:14 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Delhi's smog siege: NCR cyclists, walkers modify outdoor plans amid ‘v.poor’ AQI

Delhi's AQI is still above 300, which has compelled cyclists and heritage walkers to tweak their outdoor routine to avoid becoming vulnerable to smog.

Cyclists at Kartavya Path have been masking-up to combat the smog during early mornings.(Photo: Arvind Yadav/HT (For representational purposes only))

htcity

Published on Nov 06, 2024 02:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Face Yoga expert reveals surprising DIY roti mask for skin. Does it really work?

Is Instagram's viral roti face mask hack a miracle for tight skin or a recipe for disaster?

Roti mask for youthful skin: Face Yoga expert reveals surprising DIY hack but does it really work?(Photo by Instagram/mansifaceyoga)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 05, 2024 02:20 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

DIY face packs to protect your skin from high AQI after Diwali

As Diwali ends, pollution threatens skin health. Experts suggest DIY face packs tailored for oily, normal, and dry skin types to combat the effects of pollution

Experts suggest DIY face packs tailored for oily, normal, and dry skin types to combat the effects of pollution(Photo: Shutterstock)

htcity

Published on Nov 01, 2024 12:57 PM IST

ByAkshita Prakash

Are face masks good or bad for your skin?

With the boom in face masking, these instant glow-up beauty treatment has its downsides too

Face masking helps to trap the moisture or ingredients in the skin and creates a layer that helps to either hydrate, moisturise, dry or exfoliate the skin(Photo: Instagram)

htcity

Published on Feb 14, 2024 10:28 PM IST

ByShweta Sunny

Air quality ‘poor’, kids, elderly should avoid venturing out: Patiala health dept

The department has also advised vulnerable people such as people suffering from breathing problems to wear a face mask while going out

A farmer burns paddy stubble at a field, near Jalandhar on Tuesday. (PTI)

cities

Updated on Nov 01, 2023 06:28 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

Hariyali Teej 2023: 5 DIY face masks for an instant radiant and glowing skin

Get ready to shine this Hariyali Teej 2023! Elevate your festive spirit with 5 DIY natural face masks that promise to unveil your skin's inner luminance.

DIY face masks infused with natural ingredients can help you achieve an effortless glow, perfectly aligned with the spirit of Hariyali Teej.(Freepik )

lifestyle

Published on Aug 19, 2023 01:20 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

11 easy homemade face masks with orange peel powder for glowing skin, anti-aging

Summer skincare tips: Get glowing, anti-ageing, anti-tan effects with these 11 homemade orange peel powder face masks for oily, dry, dehydrated or normal skin

Summer skincare tips: 11 homemade face masks with orange peel powder for skin brightening, anti-ageing, anti-tan effects (Image by congerdesign from Pixabay )

lifestyle

Published on May 23, 2023 10:22 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Absconding life term convict lands in Chandigarh Police net

The accused was incarcerated at Chandigarh’s Model Jail after being convicted of murder in a July 2012 case registered at the Sector-17 police station

The accused in the custody of Chandigarh Police on Thursday. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in a 2012 murder case. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on May 12, 2023 07:11 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Russia kills 17 in biggest air strikes in Ukraine in two months

The capital Kyiv was also rocked by explosions, with officials reporting that air defence units had destroyed 11 missiles and two drones.

Firefighters carry a body recovered from the rubble of a residential building that was hit during a Russian attack in Uman, central Ukraine, Friday, April 28. (AP)

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Published on Apr 28, 2023 05:20 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

10-second CCTV footage helps cops nab chain snatcher

A man has been arrested for committing six chain-snatchings in Mumbai local trains over the past week. The accused was identified with the help of CCTV footage.

cities

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:23 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Macau in China ends outdoor mask wearing as Covid-19 situation stabilises

Starting Monday, people in Macau won’t be required to wear masks while outdoors. Masks are still required for visitors entering medical institutions and elderly homes or while riding public transport, excluding taxis.

Visitors walk past the Casino Lisboa operated by SJM Holdings during Lunar New Year in Macau, China. Macau ends outdoor mask wearing as Covid-19 situation stabilises (REUTERS/Lam Yik/File Photo)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 26, 2023 10:23 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Masking emotions: Here's how children show signs of mask dependence

Psychiatrists concerned as children show signs of mask dependence after Covid-19. Here's all you need to know about kids masking emotions

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 22, 2023 03:48 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

‘Couldn’t overcome…': Indian woman on being racially-abused, assaulted over mask

57-year-old Hindocha Nita Vishnubhai was allegedly being hurled racial slur, kicked at for pulling down her mask as she was perspiring after a routine brisk walk.

According to court documents, Wong is accused of hurling racial slurs at Hindocha with the deliberate intention of

world news

Updated on Jan 19, 2023 08:01 AM IST

PTI |

Harsh Goenka shares amusing video of a makeshift mask, people call it innovative

A video of a man wearing a mask that resembles a bird's beak has gone viral online.

Harsh Goenka shares amusing video of a makeshift mask.(Twitter/@hvgoenka)

trending

Published on Dec 29, 2022 04:30 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

People to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid Covid-19 scare

Indian Medical Association advises people to go for vaccination against Covid-19, take the precaution dose and follow coronavirus-appropriate behaviour such as using masks at public places and following social-distancing norms apart from avoiding public gatherings and international travel

A man dressed in a Santa Claus outfit dances with others during Christmas celebrations in Mumbai, India. Indian Medical Association advises people to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid-19 scare (REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 23, 2022 10:40 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Best face masks to fight pollution as per experts

Are cloth masks enough to combat pollution or N95 masks the best bet? We asked experts.

Masks can offer protection from pollution by filtering out particulate matter and prevent damage to our internal organs like heart, lungs and kidney. (Pexels)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 16, 2022 04:53 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Neena Gupta on having Masaba without marrying: 'Bhugta, saha aur maza bhi kia'

Neena Gupta has said that she did not set out for a bravery act, and simply accepted whatever God gave her. She was talking about having a child without being married and how she enjoyed and endured it all without any financial or emotional help.

entertainment

Published on Nov 08, 2022 09:33 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Egg whites to Multani mitti, home remedies to reduce oiliness and open pores

Try these awesome home remedies from egg whites to Multani mitti and more, in order to reduce oiliness and open pores and say “hello” to fresh and bright skin.

Egg whites to Multani mitti, check out these simple yet effective home remedies to reduce oiliness and open pores(Los Muertos Crew)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 19, 2022 02:45 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Malaysia scraps indoor face mask rule as Covid-19 wave eases

Masks will still be mandatory for people in Malaysia who test positive for coronavirus as well as in places such as public transport and health-care facilities, hair salons and at congested areas such as stadiums and places of worship like mosques.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 08, 2022 09:59 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Singapore to drop most indoor face mask rules next week as Covid-19 stabilises

For the first time in more than two years, people in the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore will no longer be required to wear masks indoors except on public transport and in high-risk settings like healthcare facilities.

Shoppers ride an escalator on Orchard Road in Singapore. Singapore to drop most indoor facemask rules next week as Covid-19 situation stabilises (Ore Huiying/Bloomberg)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 24, 2022 10:18 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Singapore

Face masks affect how kids understand speech differently from adults: Research

A study found that children process masked speech up to 8% less accurately and 8% more slowly than normal speech, while adults process masked speech up to 6.5% less accurately and 18% more slowly.

Although face masks slow down our understanding of speech, they rarely lead to misunderstandings.(Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 20, 2022 05:25 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Beauty regime for monsoon 2022: Skincare tips to beat the humidity

Monsoons, dust storms and high humidity bring skin concerns, especially for those with oily or combination skin. As a result, when it comes to taking care of your skin during the monsoons, you must step up your skincare game. Here are some tips by beauty experts

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 05, 2022 11:48 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Paris tourism rebounds as Europeans, Americans return post drop in mask wearing

Paris is the second-most sought-after destination worldwide this year, behind London. After the country dropped some of its last mask-wearing requirements this month, it has steadily pushed up hotel room rates and occupancy.

lifestyle

Updated on May 23, 2022 07:18 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Is mask wearing beneficial or causing any harm? Here's what health experts say

Since March 2020, facemasks are required in enclosed locations all throughout the world amid Covid-19 pandemic and now they are a part of a comprehensive package of prevention and control measures but are they beneficial or causing any harm?

Is face mask wearing, amid Covid-19 pandemic, beneficial or causing any harm? Here's what health experts have to say (Photo by Victor He on Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on May 07, 2022 05:10 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Greece finally lifts Covid-19 curbs for travellers ahead of key summer season

With Covid-19 infections waning in Greece, restaurants and retail shops returned to 100% capacity on Sunday, allowing customers in without proof of vaccination but with a mask.

lifestyle

Updated on May 02, 2022 07:59 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Athens

Afternoon brief: Maha minister warns mask rule will be back if Covid case rise

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Kerala on Wednesday also brought back the rule of mandatory mask-wearing in public places.

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Published on May 01, 2022 12:47 PM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

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Travel warning: Nepal’s air quality declared ‘hazardous’, tourists put on alert. Here’s what you must know.

You may not be leaning towards a botox routine, but your cheeks may be. This 3-ingredients Korean DIY cream mask is a good place to start

Uorfi Javed has many skincare secrets! Much to the delight of fans, the fashion icon has now shared a page from her book for instant hydration

Another day another way you can maximise moringa season! Why just eat the superfood when its superficial benefits can save you thousands off your beauty routine

Delhi's AQI is still above 300, which has compelled cyclists and heritage walkers to tweak their outdoor routine to avoid becoming vulnerable to smog.

Is Instagram's viral roti face mask hack a miracle for tight skin or a recipe for disaster?

As Diwali ends, pollution threatens skin health. Experts suggest DIY face packs tailored for oily, normal, and dry skin types to combat the effects of pollution

With the boom in face masking, these instant glow-up beauty treatment has its downsides too

The department has also advised vulnerable people such as people suffering from breathing problems to wear a face mask while going out

Get ready to shine this Hariyali Teej 2023! Elevate your festive spirit with 5 DIY natural face masks that promise to unveil your skin's inner luminance.

Summer skincare tips: Get glowing, anti-ageing, anti-tan effects with these 11 homemade orange peel powder face masks for oily, dry, dehydrated or normal skin

The accused was incarcerated at Chandigarh’s Model Jail after being convicted of murder in a July 2012 case registered at the Sector-17 police station

The capital Kyiv was also rocked by explosions, with officials reporting that air defence units had destroyed 11 missiles and two drones.

A man has been arrested for committing six chain-snatchings in Mumbai local trains over the past week. The accused was identified with the help of CCTV footage.

Starting Monday, people in Macau won’t be required to wear masks while outdoors. Masks are still required for visitors entering medical institutions and elderly homes or while riding public transport, excluding taxis.

Psychiatrists concerned as children show signs of mask dependence after Covid-19. Here's all you need to know about kids masking emotions

57-year-old Hindocha Nita Vishnubhai was allegedly being hurled racial slur, kicked at for pulling down her mask as she was perspiring after a routine brisk walk.

A video of a man wearing a mask that resembles a bird's beak has gone viral online.

Indian Medical Association advises people to go for vaccination against Covid-19, take the precaution dose and follow coronavirus-appropriate behaviour such as using masks at public places and following social-distancing norms apart from avoiding public gatherings and international travel

Are cloth masks enough to combat pollution or N95 masks the best bet? We asked experts.

Neena Gupta has said that she did not set out for a bravery act, and simply accepted whatever God gave her. She was talking about having a child without being married and how she enjoyed and endured it all without any financial or emotional help.

Try these awesome home remedies from egg whites to Multani mitti and more, in order to reduce oiliness and open pores and say “hello” to fresh and bright skin.

Masks will still be mandatory for people in Malaysia who test positive for coronavirus as well as in places such as public transport and health-care facilities, hair salons and at congested areas such as stadiums and places of worship like mosques.

For the first time in more than two years, people in the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore will no longer be required to wear masks indoors except on public transport and in high-risk settings like healthcare facilities.

A study found that children process masked speech up to 8% less accurately and 8% more slowly than normal speech, while adults process masked speech up to 6.5% less accurately and 18% more slowly.

Monsoons, dust storms and high humidity bring skin concerns, especially for those with oily or combination skin. As a result, when it comes to taking care of your skin during the monsoons, you must step up your skincare game. Here are some tips by beauty experts

Paris is the second-most sought-after destination worldwide this year, behind London. After the country dropped some of its last mask-wearing requirements this month, it has steadily pushed up hotel room rates and occupancy.

Since March 2020, facemasks are required in enclosed locations all throughout the world amid Covid-19 pandemic and now they are a part of a comprehensive package of prevention and control measures but are they beneficial or causing any harm?

With Covid-19 infections waning in Greece, restaurants and retail shops returned to 100% capacity on Sunday, allowing customers in without proof of vaccination but with a mask.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

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