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Video: Meet the Hyderabad artist making beautiful paintings on his nails
ArtNailed it!TNM StaffNarahari-nail-artist-22_11.jpgNarahari Maheshwaram from Hyderabad is an artist who creates paintings. However, what sets him apart from other painters is the canvas that he uses,...
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Abid Hasan Safrani: The Hyderabad man who coined the rousing ‘Jai Hind!'
Human interestThe rousing phrase came into existence simply because Bose wanted a uniform way to greet his soldiers. But 'Jai Hind!' came to mean so much more. TNM...
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Losing a piece of Bengaluru: This 40-year-old city library is shutting down
BooksAfter entertaining several generations of book addicts, Mecca Book House will shut shop in December. Monalisa Dasmecca book house (4).JPGUntil four months ago, Mecca Book House in Frazer Town ran...
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Five reasons India, China and other nations plan to travel to the Moon
Space ExplorationThere are new reasons motivating countries to reach the Moon and a space race of sorts is back.Moon_astronaut.jpgMarc Norman, Australian National University and Penelope King,...
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What does 'Orwellian' mean, anyway?
CultureNineteen Eighty-Four presents a number of concepts and ideas that have worked their way into the contemporary imagination.George_Orwell_press_photo_Branch of the National Union of...
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Modern day slaves: How Indian migrant workers’ rights are violated in the Gulf
Labour rights Unregistered agents, the Kafala system and the flouting of norms enable the exploitation of migrant workers. Geetika MantriMigrant_slavery.jpgNayeem*, went from Adilabad, Telangana to...
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Filth, confinement, death: How Indian dairies treat cows
Animal crueltyThe 'Deadly Dairy' report also reveals why the milk you drink could be harming you. Geetika MantriAnimal equality - main 2.jpgMilk is a staple in almost every household. Rich in nutrients...
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Three or four cups of coffee a day does you more good than harm – our new...
HealthDrinking coffee can also lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, gallstones, renal stones and gout, the study says.coffee- 750x500.jpg Robin Poole, University of...
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Modi's 'acche din' is Orwellian Doublespeak, says Siddaramaiah: Here's what...
Literature What do we understand by the word – and how has its meaning changed over the years since George Orwell’s death in 1950? narendra modi pti 2 750x500.jpgPTI PhotoEver since he came to power in...
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How a young Ernest Hemingway dealt with his first taste of fame
Literature A newly published batch of Ernest Hemingway’s letters could change the way we think about the author's influences, relationships with other writers and views on race.EH07976P.jpgErnest...
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This science experiment could help solve the mystery of the origin of matter...
ScienceDeep beneath France, scientists are investigating one of the greatest mysteries in physics: The origin of matter.Justin_Evans.jpgJustin Evans, the author, creating a grid of fine steel wire, now...
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For a decade now, this retd professor from Kerala has been building homes for...
Human interestHer altruism started back in 2006 when it came to her notice that one of her poor students was living in an unsafe home. She decided to rectify that.IANSDr M S Sunil Fb.jpgImage source:...
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Not only women, postnatal depression can hit men too
Health Postnatal depression in men is starting to be recognised, but mental health services aren't geared up to help this group.baby.jpgAndrew Mayers, Bournemouth University Over the past few years,...
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The story of a 70-year-old Japanese woman living her passion for Mohiniyattam...
Art Hisayo fell so in love with Mohiniyattam after watching a performance that she packed her bags and travelled to Kerala to learn the art.Monalisa DasHisayo Tateo Watanabe (3).jpgPhotograph by...
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A Hyperlocal Legacy: How Kalyan’s NextGen plans to become the trusted...
InterviewBuying jewellery is still a touch-and-feel experience, and Kalyan Jewellers wants to design products catering to every Indian’s taste, even before they know they will love it.Ramanathan...
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At 15, this girl plans to harvest energy from rainwater
Child ProdigyReyhan Camalova is the youngest female entrepreneur attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), 2017. IANSreyhan camalova.png When you can make energy from wind, why not from...
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How women use food to negotiate power in Pakistani and Indian households
FoodAlmost everything from the order of serving food, portion sizes, meal timings and types of food can act as an expression of love, intimacy, distance or disdain.food 750x500.jpgPunita Chowbey,...
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Re 1 note turns 100: A look back at the humble currency's journey
History This sturdy currency has survived two world wars, regularly shedding value till it has practically gone out of use.IANSMiran Rijavec.jpgImage source: Miran Rijavec/FlickrBy Aparajita Gupta Its...
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Acting in films isn't easy, says Sudha Murthy after playing cameo in Kannada...
CinemaSudha, 67, says she reluctantly agreed to do a two-minute role in the film on the persistence of its producer.IANSSudha-Murthy-31_8_17-2.jpgFIle imageBhavana Akella Infosys Foundation...
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‘Lack of awareness to blame for AIDS stigma’: An HIV-positive woman speaks
Feature Balani has had to endure many a caustic remark of relatives after she tested positive for HIV almost 18 years ago.IANSaids pti (1) 750x500-compressed.jpgVivek Singh Chauhan Lack of awareness,...
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