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Blind women use touch to fight breast cancer

Updated on Jul 30, 2023 11:16 AM IST

Blind women are using their highly developed sense of touch to catch breast cancer in early stages. A recent study has even shown them outperforming mammograms.

People with impaired vision are taking part in a special training to learn how to detect breast cancer. (Midhat Fatimah/DW)

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 30

The day of July 30 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 11:13 PM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

Why going uphill takes you further: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

The aim in taking on a challenge is not just to surmount it, but to learn what one is capable of. Doing this in youth lets one acquire skills that can be vital.

Record-setter Taylor Swift, 33, on her Eras Tour. Success, in all its forms, is defined by the ability to set new limits for the self. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 04:47 PM IST

ByCharles Assisi

How egg got to borrow and beg: Decoding Cockney rhyming slang

The coded language created by the trading community native to London’s West End has dominated that city’s slang. See how it took shape, and what’s replacing it.

Cockney vendors in London. (Courtesy The Original Cockney Museum)

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 04:15 PM IST

ByAdam Jacot de Boinod

Now I Get It: Why the Hat and Spectre have been making news

They can tile an indefinite plane without repeating a pattern. The search for such shapes began in the 1960s. Why does any of this matter? Find out.

How much more is out there, that we don’t know about? What does it take to stumble upon new discoveries? How big a role does luck play? The Hat is, more than anything, a story of discovery. (University of Waterloo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 03:49 PM IST

ByKabir Firaque

Spot the differences: How is AI art getting so much better, so fast?

See how two halves of a neural network collaborate, in such programs, with one constantly telling the other: That’s not good enough. Over and over. Until it is.

Images generated by Midjourney, based on a text prompt from HT designer Puneet Kumar. Kumar accessed six versions of the program — from V1 (launched last year) to V5.2 (launched last month) — and offered each the same cue: Woman at India Gate, with windblown hair.

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 03:38 PM IST

ByVishal Mathur

Returning champions: Bollywood is back, says Anupama Chopra

It is marvellous to see Hindi films dominate the box office again. Blockbusters are good news. But could smart, small films land too?

Pathaan (above left) has swept the box office, but streaming platforms are still doing a better job of nourishing good writers, as gems like Kohrra (above right) show.

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 02:54 PM IST

ByAnupama Chopra

Bedroom decor 101: Top interior design trends and tips to transform your space

From soothing colours to functional furniture, it's time to give your boring bedroom a stylish makeover with these trendy interior decor ideas.

From choosing the perfect colour palette to selecting furniture that complements your needs, it's important to know the dos and don'ts of bedroom decor. (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 29, 2023 12:17 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 29

The day of July 29 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Updated on Jul 28, 2023 09:57 PM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

Reading the room: Subtitles are unlocking new features for filmmakers

The text at the bottom of the screen is letting creators darken a frame, make the music louder, blend in dialects, knowing that the viewer can read to keep up.

Challenges remain. Some subtitles from Season 4 of Stranger Things went viral for their odd descriptions of sounds. On the other hand, imagine deciphering this line from the Irish hit series Derry Girls, without the text to help.

Updated on Jul 31, 2023 12:19 PM IST

ByNatasha Rego

It’s a hunter-gatherer model: Henry Jenkins on his term, transmedia storytelling

Hasn’t the transmedia approach always been around? Where do adaptations fit in? What does this evolving tapestry mean for ownership? An interview by K Narayanan

Glimpses of the future: A still from the fan-produced short film titled Lord of the Rings by Wes Anderson. Made with the help of AI tools, it was released as a ‘trailer’, went viral, and has had 4 million views in less than two months.

Updated on Jul 28, 2023 08:07 PM IST

ByK Narayanan

Hear and now: How the companion podcast is helping with world-building

In transmedia storytelling, podcasts are key. They act as spin-offs that unfold in real time; add layers of insight to the worlds of news and non-fiction too.

There are official podcasts for series such as Succession and The Last of Us. The Video Archives show lets filmmaker Quentin Tarantino elaborate on his built worlds. The format is gaining ground in the news space. HT Smartcast has, among several others, a podcast called First Voice, Last Word, hosted by Hindustan Times political editor Sunetra Choudhury.

Updated on Jul 28, 2023 08:08 PM IST

ByAnesha George

We need the right support: A Wknd interview with Indian football’s head coach

Under Igor Stimac, the men’s team is showing a kind of aggression they were not known for. We can be in the Top 10 in Asia, we can be brave Blue Tigers, he says

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:40 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

One tale, many lives: Inside the worlds of transmedia storytelling

No good story unfolds on just one platform. A series is also a podcast; a movie sparks a game. Will new avenues for cross-branding alter how sagas are framed?

The Matrix, Star Wars, Titanic, The Last of Us and the Marvel universe have leapt across platforms, with content stretching across films, live-action series, animated TV shows, comic books, videogames and podcasts over years. The Mahabharata, meanwhile, is a unique example of an ancient epic settling into new formats over millennia. (Imaging: Puneet Kumar)

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 09:33 PM IST

ByK Narayanan

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 28

The day of July 28 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Updated on Jul 27, 2023 09:05 PM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

Taylor Swift's tour could cause almost $5 bn economic impact in the US alone

The Eras Tour, which concludes in 2024 summer has broken records, and is well on its way to breaking the $1 billion benchmark, unless Beyonce does it first

Eras is scheduled to conclude by the end of next summer, rounding out at 131 performances overall. (HT File)

Published on Jul 27, 2023 06:38 PM IST

ByAnika Arora Seth

The Javed Akhtar – Kangana Ranaut saga

What exactly transpired on March 2016, and why is this issue still ongoing in 2023?

The issue between the two National Award winners started in 2020, when Akhtar filed a defamation suit in November

Published on Jul 27, 2023 06:05 PM IST

ByCharul Shah

Master modernist Lalit Mohan Sen's legacy shines at special art exhibition

A retrospective exhibition at Emami Art gallery in India showcases the diverse works of modernist Lalit Mohan Sen, a prolific and versatile artist.

Sen's paintings, prints, posters and photographs were widely exhibited and praised in India and abroad. (South Asian Artwork/Facebook)

Published on Jul 27, 2023 04:16 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Kolkata

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 27

The evening of July 27 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:00 AM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

From timeless elegance to modern flair: Latest trends in luxury interior design

Discover the latest trends in the world of luxury interior design, where classic charm meets contemporary innovation in an exquisite fusion of style.

Luxury home decor is about blending various design styles to create a highly personalised space topped off with a collection of hand-picked objects. (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 26, 2023 05:24 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Mick Jagger turns 80: The evolution of a Rolling Stones icon

In his 61 years as frontman of the Rolling Stones, Jagger has evolved from rebel to knight, with a colorful private life. Despite turning 80, the icon rocks on.

No sign of fatigue: Jagger performes at a Stones concert in Liverpool, United Kingdom in 2022. (DW/Scott Heppell/AP/picture alliance)

Published on Jul 26, 2023 04:42 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 26

The day of July 26 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 08:31 PM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

Who’ll be the next K-Pop star? Youngsters battle it out at semi final in Delhi

K-Pop fans and enthusiasts united in the Capital recently, for the semi-final of All-India K-Pop Contest 2023. 67 participants competed in the dance and music categories as members of boy band Mbitious, enthralled the audience.

The semi final witnessed Outkasts, a Delhi-based girl group, win the contest in the dance category.

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:52 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri, New Delhi

Barbie movie revives interest in doll collectors' market

The movie has generated roughly 60% increase in demand for Barbie appraisals in the past month, beating out other brands of dolls that are usually more popular.

A collection of vintage Barbies displayed by Matthew Keith, a middle school teacher's Instagram account called DollsOnTheBrain. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 25, 2023 11:10 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 25

The evening of July 25 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Updated on Jul 24, 2023 11:50 PM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

Why India's Parsi community is automobile-obsessed

India's Parsis are known for their automobile obsession, preserving, and maintaining their machines in pristine condition. Where does that passion come from?

Easy riders: The Parsi community's love of vintage motorbikes and cars borders on the obsessive (DW )

Published on Jul 24, 2023 06:15 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Artists sprinkle colours on canvas to narrate peace on Indo-Pakistan border

One can see the young artists wielding their paintbrush as mighty swords, imbuing the vast canvas with mesmerising images that exudes the essence of peace.

Indo-Pakistan border which once used to be the dangerous frontier of the country has today blossomed into a haven of artistic expression and serenity.(ANI)

Published on Jul 24, 2023 01:47 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Jammu And Kashmir, India

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 24

The evening of July 24 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:17 AM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

Artistic exhibition in Srinagar features the stunning creations of calligraphers

Art exhibition which is part of the "know your artisan" program showcases the works of two calligraphers, highlighting the rich culture of the Union territory.

Jammu and Kashmir Handicrafts and Handloom Department organized an exhibition featuring the works of calligraphers.(Waseem Andrabi/ HT )

Published on Jul 23, 2023 01:02 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Srinagar

Daniel Brush’s drive to understand beauty led him to the life of a hermit

The astonishing worker in gold, jewels and steel died on November 26th, aged 75

Published on Jul 23, 2023 12:53 AM IST

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Blind women are using their highly developed sense of touch to catch breast cancer in early stages. A recent study has even shown them outperforming mammograms.

The day of July 30 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

The aim in taking on a challenge is not just to surmount it, but to learn what one is capable of. Doing this in youth lets one acquire skills that can be vital.

The coded language created by the trading community native to London’s West End has dominated that city’s slang. See how it took shape, and what’s replacing it.

They can tile an indefinite plane without repeating a pattern. The search for such shapes began in the 1960s. Why does any of this matter? Find out.

See how two halves of a neural network collaborate, in such programs, with one constantly telling the other: That’s not good enough. Over and over. Until it is.

It is marvellous to see Hindi films dominate the box office again. Blockbusters are good news. But could smart, small films land too?

From soothing colours to functional furniture, it's time to give your boring bedroom a stylish makeover with these trendy interior decor ideas.

The day of July 29 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

The text at the bottom of the screen is letting creators darken a frame, make the music louder, blend in dialects, knowing that the viewer can read to keep up.

Hasn’t the transmedia approach always been around? Where do adaptations fit in? What does this evolving tapestry mean for ownership? An interview by K Narayanan

In transmedia storytelling, podcasts are key. They act as spin-offs that unfold in real time; add layers of insight to the worlds of news and non-fiction too.

Under Igor Stimac, the men’s team is showing a kind of aggression they were not known for. We can be in the Top 10 in Asia, we can be brave Blue Tigers, he says

No good story unfolds on just one platform. A series is also a podcast; a movie sparks a game. Will new avenues for cross-branding alter how sagas are framed?

The day of July 28 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

The Eras Tour, which concludes in 2024 summer has broken records, and is well on its way to breaking the $1 billion benchmark, unless Beyonce does it first

What exactly transpired on March 2016, and why is this issue still ongoing in 2023?

A retrospective exhibition at Emami Art gallery in India showcases the diverse works of modernist Lalit Mohan Sen, a prolific and versatile artist.

The evening of July 27 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Discover the latest trends in the world of luxury interior design, where classic charm meets contemporary innovation in an exquisite fusion of style.

In his 61 years as frontman of the Rolling Stones, Jagger has evolved from rebel to knight, with a colorful private life. Despite turning 80, the icon rocks on.

The day of July 26 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

K-Pop fans and enthusiasts united in the Capital recently, for the semi-final of All-India K-Pop Contest 2023. 67 participants competed in the dance and music categories as members of boy band Mbitious, enthralled the audience.

The movie has generated roughly 60% increase in demand for Barbie appraisals in the past month, beating out other brands of dolls that are usually more popular.

The evening of July 25 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

India's Parsis are known for their automobile obsession, preserving, and maintaining their machines in pristine condition. Where does that passion come from?

One can see the young artists wielding their paintbrush as mighty swords, imbuing the vast canvas with mesmerising images that exudes the essence of peace.

The evening of July 24 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Art exhibition which is part of the "know your artisan" program showcases the works of two calligraphers, highlighting the rich culture of the Union territory.

The astonishing worker in gold, jewels and steel died on November 26th, aged 75

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