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Book Lovers Day 2023: Date, history, significance

Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:47 AM IST

Book Lovers Day 2023: From history to significance, here is all that you need to know about the special day.

Book Lovers Day 2023: Date, history, significance(Pixabay)
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HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 8

The day of August 8 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 8
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 01:40 AM IST
ByHTC, New Delhi

Patna plays host to international artists in G-20 cultural track exhibition

A mechanical plant, a Chinese sculptor’s vision of Mahatma Gandhi, a scroll painting from Japan and top Indian artists will show works at the Bihar Museum

Cheap rice, an installation by Subodh Gupta (The Bihar Museum Biennale)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 06:08 PM IST
ByDhamini Ratnam

Rare maps, illustrated manuscripts take centre stage at Festival of Libraries

Ministry of Culture is organising the Festival of Libraries to promote the development and digitisation of libraries and cultivate the culture of reading.

President Droupadi Murmu with Union Ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated the Festival of Libraries 2023 at Pragati Maidan. (PIB)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 12:11 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 7

The day of August 7 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 7
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:05 AM IST
ByHTC, New Delhi

'Know Your Artisan' exhibition by Kashmir Art Emporium celebrates creative art

"Know Your Artisan" exhibition showcases local artisans' artistic brilliance, featuring inspiring stories of triumph over adversity.

The highlight of the exhibition was the inspiring story of Mohammad Jibran, a 26-year-old artist from South Kashmir. (ANI photo)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 02:53 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Srinagar

Hiroshima: Atomic bomb survivors keep memory alive

As city pays homage to the victims of the 1945 nuclear bombing, the memories are being preserved by the next generation. Survivors tell stories to “successors”.

Nuclear bombing survivors speak often at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where images of the devastated city are exhibited. (Aimie Eliot/DW)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 10:55 AM IST
By | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 6

The day of August 6 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 6
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 12:33 AM IST
ByHTC, New Delhi

It doesn't have to end badly: There are good ways to handle a break-up

When telling someone you want to end a relationship, prepare for the emotion and distress that will follow; listen; let the other person have their say too.

They discussed the end, avoided judgement, she explained why the relationship was no longer working for her: Ted and Alexis got at least one thing right, in Schitt’s Creek.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:10 PM IST
BySimran Mangharam

Chefs Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna: We don’t compete with each other

Chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna share an unbreakable bond and admiration for each other's talents. They have a strong friendship that transcends their work in the same industry. They enjoy long drives and have a friendly competition. Vikas admires Ranveer's love for his family, while Ranveer admires Vikas's quiet resolve and people skills. They both appreciate each other's cooking, with Vikas wanting to try Ranveer's Lucknowi cuisine and Ranveer praising Vikas's desserts and spice usage.

Chefs Ranveer Brar, Vikas Khanna: We don’t compete with each other
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:07 PM IST
ByAbigail Banerji

How do you like your air?: Swetha Sivakumar on the vital, invisible ingredient

It is air that links colas and cappuccinos, idlis and soan papdi. In this week's Sound Bites, Sivakumar tracks how pop and fizz can alter flavour.

Cappuccino foam, appams, breads and ice-cream are all defined by the bubbles of air that give them their texture and their ability to soak up flavour. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 01:00 PM IST
BySwetha Sivakumar

Once bitten, never shy: A new book captures Zac O’Yeah’s trysts with Indian food

Goat’s eyes, barley sausages, snails from the north-east and a love affair with the bonda... see how the Swedish writer used food to make sense of his new home.

(Clockwise from above left) The House of MG Gujarati thali; mutton pallipalayam from Tamil Nadu, O’Yeah’s current favourite meal; and Gobi Manchurian, his least-favourite Indian food invention. (The House of MG; Zac O’Yeah; Adobe Stock)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:47 PM IST
ByNatasha Rego

Bright spots and shadow lines: Meet an artist who paints with sunlight

Vignesh uses a magnifying glass to burn intricate patterns into wood. He came to this art form while ‘stuck in a dark tunnel’, he tells Tanisha Saxena.

Vignesh’s most intricate work so far is a replica of the 900-year-old elephant-and-bull optical illusion carved in stone at the Airavatesvara temple in Kumbakonam.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:36 PM IST

Why are India’s at-risk fast-bowlers not better protected: Rudraneil Sengupta

They need to be shielded from overwork, from injury. And from training routines that are stuck in the past, says Sengupta. In this week’s The Sporting Life.

Jasprit Bumrah has spent over a year recovering from an injury. There are specific risks to fast-bowling, that NCA needs to account for. (Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:09 PM IST
ByRudraneil Sengupta

Mommy issues: Meet the unique new voice in stand-up, Zarna Garg

Her jokes are brutal, frank, questioning. Why are we like this, is her overarching theme. She toured with Tina Fey, and now has a special out on Amazon Prime.

In her comedy, Garg questions why brown women must laugh in secret. Why the archetypal mother-in-law is so awful. She jokes about her kids, her two cultures (Indian and American), her inability to not parent. ‘I don’t think I’m funny. I’m just honest,’ she says.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:28 PM IST
ByKarishma Upadhyay

Master Kartar Chand: Veteran singer and guardian of 'Pahari' music

Originating from the picturesque district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, Master Kartar Chand stands as a distinctive figure in the world of 'Pahari' music.

Kartar Chand performed in many music competitions and earned himself accolades in J-K and Punjab. (ANI Photo)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 03:01 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Srinagar

Rebuilding Beirut's cultural life

Three years after a massive explosion devastated Beirut, cultural institutions are still struggling to pick up the pieces. But restored new museums offer hope.

Amale Andraos' light-filled museum building in Beirut is scheduled for completion by 2026. (DW/Work AC)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:16 AM IST
By | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Listicle: Draw Friendship Day inspo from these 10 epic pairings

Sunday is Friendship Day. Celebrate with 10 friendships that have survived evil stepmothers, fool’s errands, mood swings and more

Nimona’s (2023) title character is a shapeshifter hiding a secret.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:35 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 5

The day of August 5 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 5
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 11:22 PM IST
ByHTC, New Delhi

Tangled routes: Is the shape of your city affecting your friendships?

Would your ability to build, enjoy and maintain these bonds look different if your city did? Take a tour of new ideas and changing models from around the world.

Children fly kites at the Worli seafront in Mumbai. How much space does your city have, for free, open-air engagement that also affords comfort? (HT Archives)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:59 PM IST
BySukanya Datta

Pal’s labyrinth: What kind of friend are you?

There are the fleeting friendships of youth, the decaying ones, the until-death-do-us-part bonds. Check out shades of friendship in music, art and pop culture.

The alien Garrus Vakarian (extreme left), a vigilante and military adviser, is a steadfast friend to Commander Shepard (centre) in the videogame Mass Effect.
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:58 AM IST

Pick me, pick me: What AI is doing to your shopping carts

Algorithms aren’t just screening what you see. They aim to soon monitor purchases well enough to say, ‘It’s time to order toothpaste’, then tell you which one.

What does the future of e-commerce look like? It could end up being a place of sameness, where what you see is a lot like what you have; and a place of heavily vetted viewing. This representation was generated by Midjourney.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:36 PM IST

Struggling to fit in? Strong support from weak ties can help

Casual interactions can help boost happiness and sense of belonging, says researcher Gillian Sandstrom. See how she expanded her own social circle.

The vaguely familiar faces you interact with often could have a direct impact on your well-being. It could be someone at the gym, a bus driver on the daily commute, a friendly security guard. (Pixabay)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:32 PM IST
ByAnesha George

Friendship: How did the original until-death-do-us-part bond get so downgraded?

Having a pal isn’t what it used to be. Our circles are tighter, we're reluctant to reach out. Revisit what friendship has been, what it brings to the individual

 (HT illustration: Malay Karmakar)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 06:44 PM IST
ByAnesha George

Contemporary chic home: Elevate your space with these modern interior tips

Contemporary chic is the reinvention of classic home decor style. Design experts share modern interior tips to improve your home beauty

Contemporary chic home: Elevate your space with these modern interior tips (Photo by Austin Wehrwein on Unsplash)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 06:15 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Freddie Mercury treasure trove on show before auction

Sotheby's in London presents 'Freddie Mercury: A World of his Own,' an exhibition and auction of the rock star's kaleidoscopic personal collection.

Freddie Mercury's legendary crown is a feature of the Sotheby's exhibition. (John Angelillo/newscom/picture alliance)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 10:38 AM IST
By | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 4

The day of August 4 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 4
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 12:16 AM IST
ByHTC, New Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 3

The day of August 3 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 3
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 08:19 PM IST
ByHTC, New Delhi

Home decor, interior design tips: 5 big furniture ideas for small spaces

When dealing with small spaces, it can be challenging to incorporate big furniture pieces. Here are some clever strategies with which you can make it work.

Home decor, interior design tips: 5 big furniture ideas for small spaces (Photo by Kam Idris on Unsplash)
Published on Aug 02, 2023 06:45 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Monsoon home makeover: Décor ideas to add a splash of colours to your home

Add a burst of colour and liveliness to your home this monsoon! Discover creative décor ideas and tips to make every corner vibrant and welcoming.

As the gentle pitter-patter of raindrops graces the earth, it's time to infuse your home with the refreshing hues of the monsoon season. (Unsplash/Andrea Davis)
Published on Aug 02, 2023 02:25 PM IST
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