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Best coffee tables for living room: Top 10 options to add beauty to your space

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:38 PM IST

Best coffee tables for living room: Bring home any one of our charming set of coffee tables and add a touch of elegance to your lovely home now.

Best coffee tables should be a good blend of usefulness and style.

ByNivedita Mishra

When poisoning is the antidote: How artist are fighting back against AI

New tools are allowing artists to alter their work at the pixel level, to confuse bots and misdirect algorithms. How long can this work? What’s next?

At University of Chicago, researchers have been testing the impact of poisoned datasets on AI-led image generators. Their findings state that even 50 poisoned images can alter the results generated by an AI model. Mix in about 300 poisoned images, they say, and Cubism may blend with anime, or a purse start to resemble a toaster.

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:06 PM IST

ByAnesha George

Art meets invasion: Inside the face-off with AI

This is a battle that began in the ’90s, when programs first began replicating an artist’s style to create new music. K Narayanan writes on the evolving tussle.

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:24 PM IST

ByK Narayanan

Ion man: Meet Ankur Gupta, the math whiz redefining how energy is stored

His research will make it possible to charge a phone in seconds. How did he break new ground, in a field so full of well-funded research?

‘I have always liked finding new ways to do something,’ Gupta says. (Photo by Sameer A Khan)

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:12 PM IST

ByDipanjan Sinha

Tips to infuse Bohemian charm in your wedding using eclectic floral styling

Looking for ideal ways to capture the Bohemian essence at your wedding? Here are expert tips for Bohemian wedding decor trend using flowers/non-floral elements

Decor tips to infuse your wedding with Bohemian charm using eclectic floral styling (Photo by Belle The Magazine)

Published on Jun 21, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 21

The day of June 21 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 10:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 20

The day of June 20 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Published on Jun 20, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Amazon clearance sale on furniture items: Avail up to 80% discount, hurry!

Amazon clearance sale on furniture items: If you have been thinking of buying new furniture, then now is the time to go for it as there is a sale on.

Amazon Clearance Sale: Get attractive discounts on different types of furniture.

Published on Jun 19, 2024 05:54 PM IST

ByNivedita Mishra

Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer on German Vogue cover

At 102, she is one of the oldest people to grace the cover of the fashion bible. It's been diversifying its features.

102-year-old Margot Friedländer still attends major social events, such as the German Film Awards in May 2024 (Agentur BaganzI/MAGO )

Published on Jun 19, 2024 02:19 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

A step-by-step guide on how to develop a reading habit

Reading may seem uninteresting and even intimidating to non-readers, but with these steps, you can go from a non-reader to an avid reader.

Give reading a chance and see how it changes your world. (Pixabay)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 01:40 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Marble trends in interior design 2024: From dramatic veining to nautical hues

Discover how marble is redefining modern interiors with bold veining patterns, nautical hues, and luxurious furniture choices.

Get ready to transform your home with the top marble trends in interior design for 2024.(Unsplash)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 12:21 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

Gardening benefits: Dirty your hands for fresher mind and body

Gardening is a holistic way of healing. Here's why you need to add it to your self-care routine.

Gardening is a great way to reconnect with yourself. (Pexels)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 11:04 AM IST

ByAdrija Dey

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 19

The day of June 19 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Published on Jun 19, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Tunisian art installation '1001 Bricks' celebrates diversity and inclusivity

The "1001 Bricks" installation in the old medina of Tunis is transforming public space and highlighting the talents of marginalised creators.

Tunisians attend the inauguration of the '1001 Bricks Fresco', a participatory artwork by more than 500 inhabitants of Tunis led by Swiss artist Anne Francey, illustrating the diversity of the city, with the bas relief installed on the edge of the medina, the old town listed by UNESCO, in the capital's El-Hafsia district on June 7, 2024. The installation showcases the talents of

Published on Jun 18, 2024 06:03 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Sustainable Gastronomy Day: Chefs talk of their sustainable gastronomy practices

Chefs across the world are now including sustainability as best practice - reducing carbon footprint, sourcing local produce, planting their own herb gardens.

On Sustainable Gastronomy Day, 7 chefs from around the world talk of their sustainability practices and the most sustainable dish on their menu.(Unsplash)

Published on Jun 18, 2024 01:14 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 18

The day of June 18 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Published on Jun 18, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Amazon deals on handcrafted crafts by Indian artisans: Get up to 73% off on them

Amazon deals on handcrafted crafts by Indian artisans: Find huge savings on exquisite, artisanal treasures that enhance home decor with authentic charm.

Discover Amazon's deals on handcrafted crafts by Indian artisans for stunning home decor.

Published on Jun 17, 2024 04:46 PM IST

ByKanika Budhiraja

Alia Bhatt turns author, releases debut book: Price, theme, details to know

Alia Bhatt released her debut novel a day back, on Father's Day. Here's all that you need to know about The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds a Home.

Alia Bhatt announced the release of her debut novel on Instagram.(Instagram/@aliaabhatt)

Published on Jun 17, 2024 02:44 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 17

The day of June 17 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Published on Jun 17, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Vintage charm: 10 home decor tips on integrating retro and antique art pieces

Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with these tips. Discover how to seamlessly integrate retro and antique art pieces to create a nostalgic atmosphere.

Add a touch of nostalgia to your home with vintage home decor expert tips.(Unsplash)

Published on Jun 16, 2024 03:51 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.': A misunderstood anthem

As the album gets a special edition reissue marking its 40th year, its eponymous track has its own storied reception.

74-year-old Bruce Springsteen is currently touring with the E Street Band in Europe.(MPI/KE/MPI//Captital Pictures/picture alliance )

Published on Jun 16, 2024 02:35 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 16

The day of June 16 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Published on Jun 16, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Eid ul Adha 2024 traditions: Bakrid rituals, meaning and spiritual significance

Eid ul Adha 2024 traditions explained: Here's all you need to know about the rituals performed on Bakrid, their meaning and spiritual significance of sacrifice

On the occasion of the upcoming Bakri Eid ( 17 June) , people from the Muslim community are seen at the goat market to buy goats, in Thane, Mumbai, India. Eid ul Adha 2024 traditions: Know all about Bakrid rituals, meaning and spiritual significance of sacrifice (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

Published on Jun 15, 2024 09:13 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Know strings attached: Simran Mangharam, on familiarity in love

Familiarity in a relationship can be a double-edged sword. It brings comfort. But it can also make one feel unseen and unheard.

Familiarity can also lead to one person over-accommodating the other. That can strain a relationship over time, as it does with Amy Lau (Ali Wong) and George Nakai (Joseph Lee) in the 2023 Netflix series Beef.

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 02:56 PM IST

BySimran Mangharam

Teeming with flavour: Swetha Sivakumar on insects as food

You don’t have to swallow a cicada. Foods such as ground cricket flour are becoming popular as a source of protein, in some smoothies, protein bars.

If you do like a bit of crunch with your protein, stalls in countries such as China offer snacks like the skewered scorpions above. (Pexels)

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 02:55 PM IST

BySwetha Sivakumar

Swiss museum set to remove five paintings linked to Nazi looting

A renowned Swiss museum, Kunsthaus Zurich, will remove five paintings after a provenance review revealed ties to Nazi looting, following new guidelines.

Kunsthaus Zurich, one of Switzerland's most esteemed art museums, will remove five paintings after a provenance review connected them to Nazi looting.(Unsplash)

Published on Jun 15, 2024 02:30 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

With love, from Chennai: An ode to the city through art, verse, postcards

Dr Nirosha Shanmugam’s work captures the city through her eyes. This year, for Madras Day, her plans include songs too.

The Marina Beach postcard that Dr Shanmugam created. Last year, about 500 people around the world received her postcards of mornings at the beach. (Dr Nirosha Shanmugam)

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 02:51 PM IST

BySukanya Datta

It’s ’bout time: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on Puja Tomar’s UFC win

The 28-year-old has become the first Indian to win such a bout. It’s not her win, she said, through tears, but a statement ‘for all Indian fans and fighters’.

With great flurries of punch combinations and explosive kicks, Puja Tomar beat Rayanne Amanda dos Santos of Brazil at the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Louisville. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:29 PM IST

ByRudraneil Sengupta

On the banned wagon: An exhibition reimagines covers of forbidden books

Photographer Rohit Chawla’s project includes the usual suspects (Animal Farm, Perspepolis) and more innocuous titles such as Black Beauty.

Thirty book covers feature in Chawla’s exhibition, titled Banned. (Shaswat Kakkar)

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 02:53 PM IST

ByDipanjan Sinha

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 15

The day of June 15 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Published on Jun 15, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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Best coffee tables for living room: Bring home any one of our charming set of coffee tables and add a touch of elegance to your lovely home now.

New tools are allowing artists to alter their work at the pixel level, to confuse bots and misdirect algorithms. How long can this work? What’s next?

This is a battle that began in the ’90s, when programs first began replicating an artist’s style to create new music. K Narayanan writes on the evolving tussle.

His research will make it possible to charge a phone in seconds. How did he break new ground, in a field so full of well-funded research?

Looking for ideal ways to capture the Bohemian essence at your wedding? Here are expert tips for Bohemian wedding decor trend using flowers/non-floral elements

The day of June 21 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

The day of June 20 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Amazon clearance sale on furniture items: If you have been thinking of buying new furniture, then now is the time to go for it as there is a sale on.

At 102, she is one of the oldest people to grace the cover of the fashion bible. It's been diversifying its features.

Reading may seem uninteresting and even intimidating to non-readers, but with these steps, you can go from a non-reader to an avid reader.

Discover how marble is redefining modern interiors with bold veining patterns, nautical hues, and luxurious furniture choices.

Gardening is a holistic way of healing. Here's why you need to add it to your self-care routine.

The day of June 19 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

The "1001 Bricks" installation in the old medina of Tunis is transforming public space and highlighting the talents of marginalised creators.

Chefs across the world are now including sustainability as best practice - reducing carbon footprint, sourcing local produce, planting their own herb gardens.

The day of June 18 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Amazon deals on handcrafted crafts by Indian artisans: Find huge savings on exquisite, artisanal treasures that enhance home decor with authentic charm.

Alia Bhatt released her debut novel a day back, on Father's Day. Here's all that you need to know about The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds a Home.

The day of June 17 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with these tips. Discover how to seamlessly integrate retro and antique art pieces to create a nostalgic atmosphere.

As the album gets a special edition reissue marking its 40th year, its eponymous track has its own storied reception.

The day of June 16 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

Eid ul Adha 2024 traditions explained: Here's all you need to know about the rituals performed on Bakrid, their meaning and spiritual significance of sacrifice

Familiarity in a relationship can be a double-edged sword. It brings comfort. But it can also make one feel unseen and unheard.

You don’t have to swallow a cicada. Foods such as ground cricket flour are becoming popular as a source of protein, in some smoothies, protein bars.

A renowned Swiss museum, Kunsthaus Zurich, will remove five paintings after a provenance review revealed ties to Nazi looting, following new guidelines.

Dr Nirosha Shanmugam’s work captures the city through her eyes. This year, for Madras Day, her plans include songs too.

The 28-year-old has become the first Indian to win such a bout. It’s not her win, she said, through tears, but a statement ‘for all Indian fans and fighters’.

Photographer Rohit Chawla’s project includes the usual suspects (Animal Farm, Perspepolis) and more innocuous titles such as Black Beauty.

The day of June 15 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!

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