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Why more Indians are falling in love with vinyl records and gramophones all over again
June 5, 2026 10:26 IST
From Khan Market to Kolkata, an expanding community of collectors is transitioning from invisible digital playlists to tangible music ownership.
Cinema in colour: The story of painter Kafeel, keeper of Bollywood’s hand-painted poster art
June 2, 2026 15:26 IST
In the narrow lanes near Jama Masjid, 70-year-old Painter Kafeel continues to preserve the fading craft of hand-painted Bollywood hoardings and film posters. As digital printing replaced an entire generation of artists, his studio stands as one of the last living remnants of a once-iconic visual tradition.
‘She has kept the best room for herself’: Inside Harsh Beniwal’s lavish family home in Delhi
June 1, 2026 22:00 IST
Harsh Beniwal’s home tour reveals how personal living spaces foster family bonding and emotional comfort.
Mira Kapoor shares her ‘dream kitchen’ blueprint, hosting secrets: ‘Guest drawer of snacks’
May 31, 2026 20:00 IST
Minimalism today is less about making a kitchen look overly sleek and more about creating a space that is practical and easy to live with every day.
‘The best thing in this house…’: Aasif Sheikh on his humble Mumbai home centred on family, faith
May 28, 2026 22:00 IST
Aasif Sheikh shares his understated Mumbai home, emphasising family utility, greenery, and personal values.
Kachaudi Gali to Coke Studio: How a Bhojpuri kajri born of migration became an internet phenomenon
May 27, 2026 13:10 IST
Here’s the largely forgotten story of Kachaudi Gali, a century-old kajri that documented the anguish of numerous women during the migration in Purvanchal, when thousands of men from the region were shipped to present-day Myanmar under British rule.
Stories and symbolism behind Paresh Maity’s art at Noida International Airport
May 26, 2026 20:25 IST
The works draw on India’s sacred rivers, cultural landscapes and spiritual traditions to create an immersive public art experience for travellers.
Inside Amrita Rao-RJ Anmol’s Mumbai home, featuring a bold pink door and ‘real’ MF Husain painting
May 26, 2026 20:00 IST
Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol showcase their warm, lived-in Mumbai home filled with personal art and memories.
‘I throw stuff away’: Inside Shehnaaz Gill’s cosy Mumbai apartment
May 25, 2026 21:00 IST
Step inside Shehnaaz Gill’s sanctuary, where muted tones and minimalist decor reflect her "sorted" inner life.
‘Horses are good luck’: Samarth Jurel gives Farah Khan a tour of his highly personalised Mumbai home
May 22, 2026 16:55 IST
Explore Samarth Jurel’s Mumbai apartment, where high-energy decor meets personal nostalgia and symbolic lucky horses.
Anupam Kher refuses the ‘veteran’ tag; says, ‘I’m a nervous wreck before a play’
May 22, 2026 09:54 IST
"Theatre helps me reinvent, keeps me and my faculties alive, and keeps me from getting complacent," Anupam Kher said.
What Amitabh Bachchan’s post on Qajar-era Vishnu temple says about India-Iran ties: ‘Built in 1892’
May 18, 2026 16:59 IST
Amitabh Bachchan’s post about the historic Vishnu Temple in Bandar Abbas has renewed interest in the centuries-old trade, migration, and cultural ties between India and Iran.
‘I’m done struggling’: Swaroop Sampat on her emotional return to the stage at 67
May 15, 2026 08:47 IST
“At 67, I'm not interested in struggling for theatre or any film. I have to get the best and work with the kindest, nicest people. And I think Anupam (Kher) definitely fits the slot,” the Uri actor said.
Alia Bhatt’s dreamy Cannes 2026 gown took 110 hours to hand-paint; Meet the Indian artist behind the viral look
May 13, 2026 16:25 IST
"Brought me a lot of joy to see Alia wearing it. The dress was hand-painted and constructed in India," said Basuri Chokshi.
Inside the peaceful prayer corner at Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Los Angeles home
May 8, 2026 20:00 IST
Priyanka Chopra showcases her serene Los Angeles temple, blending modern aesthetics with traditional spiritual elements for comfort.
No-gold weddings get popular in India: Why couples are rethinking tradition and big spending
May 5, 2026 15:00 IST
In the Indian wedding context, gold is currency, security, status, and sentiment—all at once—which is what makes the quiet but growing shift away from it so noteworthy.
‘Mom is always changing something’: Inside singer Shaan’s stunning Mumbai triplex, which features a truly unique kitchen
April 28, 2026 18:00 IST
Shaan’s Mumbai triplex balances professional music studios with a warm, evolving family-centric interior design.
‘He stood by me like a father’: Amit Chauhan, Rahul Gandhi, and global icons mourn ‘father of Indian photography’ Raghu Rai
April 26, 2026 13:18 IST
India honours legendary photographer Raghu Rai, whose iconic images captured the nation’s history and soul.
‘I have not seen a house like this in Lokhandwala’: Farah Khan on Shekhar Suman’s 4-storey Victorian penthouse that brings London to Mumbai
April 23, 2026 21:00 IST
Shekhar Suman shares his Victorian-style penthouse, emphasising that family warmth defines a home's true beauty.
‘Be the star of your own show’: Inside Shalini Passi’s 20,000 sq ft Delhi mansion; expert on how a museum-like home might actually boost your creativity
April 15, 2026 20:00 IST
Shalini Passi’s Delhi home is a living gallery where maximalist art meets minimalist architecture
‘I changed most of the furniture…’: Inside Dhurandhar actor Gaurav Gera’s minimal and unfiltered 28-year-old Mumbai sanctuary
April 13, 2026 16:55 IST
An expert shares how spaces like Gaurav Gera’s impact mental clarity
Decoding the history of Chaap: The viral traditional Balochi war dance in Dhurandhar
April 11, 2026 22:00 IST
The second part of the film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, also features a scene in which men dance with rifles and fire, reflecting pride and courage and aligning with warrior traditions
Inside Emraan Hashmi’s Rs 16 crore minimalist Bandra apartment featuring neutral tones and a modern aesthetic: ‘Whites and off-whites are often associated with…’
April 9, 2026 20:00 IST
An expert explains how neutral tones and open city views reduce sensory load and improve emotional regulation.
From viral ‘rasode’ beats to real-life stages: Yashraj Mukhate on creativity, burnout, and Marathi pop culture
April 7, 2026 17:00 IST
‘It’s very unhealthy, but I’m constantly on social media,’ admits Yashraj Mukhate.
‘I was knee-deep into plywood and shade cards’: Dhurandhar star Krystle D’Souza’s 1-day living room makeover shows how a single change can transform your home’s mood
April 2, 2026 22:00 IST
Actor Krystle D’Souza showcases a one-day living room makeover using fluted panels and LED lighting, proving how small design changes can significantly enhance mood and identity.
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