Mind the Mat: How shoe rules are quietly dividing Indian homesThe debate over wearing shoes indoors is gaining traction in India, with some embracing no-shoe rule for hygiene and tradition, while other...
04 Jan, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Tables have turned: As the party season begins, table scaping steps in as the new hosting flexTablescaping—the art of visually styling dining tables—is gaining popularity in India, blending food, décor and immersive experiences. Desi...
21 Dec, 2025, 07.16 AM IST
Of contrived controversies & simulated ireIn the age of social media, attention-seeking antics have become a hallmark of online notoriety. Individuals are increasingly willing to br...
24 Oct, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
German precision & French intellect: How India’s openness to global cultures is making it the world’s GCC capitalIndian professionals' adaptability to diverse work cultures is propelling India's growth as a global capability centre hub. This cultural f...
27 Aug, 2025, 04.24 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty controversy: Raj Kundra reveals the truth behind viral video of her shouting at European touristA video of Shilpa Shetty’s 50th birthday celebration in Croatia recently went viral, showing a tense exchange involving her family and a fo...
11 Jun, 2025, 04.10 PM IST
How to plan a holiday in a picture-perfect archipelago in the South Pacific? Here are seven things to do in FijiFiji is a tropical paradise with beautiful islands and rich cultural experiences. Visitors can explore local traditions, enjoy water-based ...
29 Dec, 2024, 11.33 AM IST
Karnataka: BJP MLAs suspended for throwing bills in Deputy Speaker’s faceFormer CM Basavaraj Bommai read out names of politicians, he said, were neither MLAs nor MPs but the government deputed IAS officers on the...
19 Jul, 2023, 08.16 PM IST
Junk the loud, rude behaviour. Harsh Goenka bats for a ‘Sabhya Bharat’ to train Indian touristsA hotel in Switzerland put up a notice with special instructions for 'guests from India'.
09 Aug, 2019, 12.27 PM IST
Travelling abroad? Don't forget your passport, visa and etiquetteFrom paying bills to tipping at restaurants, greeting foreigners to wishing them on festivals, different countries have different customs. ...
23 Jun, 2019, 12.40 PM IST
One posture Sachin Tendulkar could never nail: Dipa Karmakar's mid pose on the vaultKarmakar is famous for the Produnova.
04 Mar, 2019, 08.29 AM IST
What girls are doing to enhance soft skills ahead of their marriageEven if the number is minuscule, girls are enrolling in personality development, soft skills training, and image styling courses at finishi...
18 Feb, 2018, 12.42 PM IST
Mohan Bhagwat shared his Mann Ki Baat with top officials and corporatesBhagwat also stressed that security forces should be complimented for their work and citizens should induct their families into the Army to...
11 Oct, 2017, 12.24 AM IST
One hug at a time! PM Narendra Modi’s taking over the world with his embracePM Modi is known for hugging world leaders.
12 Jul, 2017, 10.27 AM IST
Bengaluru's uber-rich opt for tasteful sit-downs over celebratory bashesCurating gourmet menus for guests and bringing home a sophisticated style of dining is the current craze among the city's affluent.
21 Jan, 2016, 12.43 PM IST
Companies hunt for talent in tier-II colleges, find graduates open to learningGraduates in tier-II and tier-III colleges in small towns are more willing to learn, says Ajay Singroha, HR director, Bombardier Transporta...
12 Mar, 2013, 06.32 AM IST
Qureshi refuses to budge on 26/11, launches attack on KrishnaThe India-Pakistan peace process was in shreds with Islamabad virtually reneging on a painstakingly drawn-up engagement sequence aimed at n...
17 Jul, 2010, 10.27 AM IST
- Biz etiquette: Talk soft, laugh light
The emphasis in business etiquette is on behaving in a way that makes the other person comfortable.
17 Mar, 2007, 12.15 AM IST