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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)s Urban Outraged shop featured a collection of clothes made from human leather, including bloodied jackets with human faces and boots with human teeth.

PETA screams murder, loses plot

In their latest campaign to save animals, the organisation used an idea that doesnâ€™t sit well even with sympathisers

8 Dec 2021 11:53 PM IST

Bands from India, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States spearhead Hyderabad Jazz Festival at Qutb Shahi Tombs Heritage Park

Music brings everyone together

The 4th Hyderabad International Jazz festival held against the backdrop of Qutb Shahi Tombs had the audiences swaying to...

7 Dec 2021 6:24 PM IST

General Education Minister V Sivankutty said it was an admirable move by the LP school and the government will promote such gender inclusive activities. (PTI Photo)

Unisex uniforms: Kerala school goes off syllabus with move to ensure...

The new dress code was planned in 2018 and was introduced in the lower primary section of the school

22 Nov 2021 12:54 PM IST

The pun-game!

Governments are shedding their prosaic image and going for filmy humour to create awareness about products and services

19 Nov 2021 6:23 PM IST

Rasina Uberoi Bajaj, managing director, admits organising festival was challenging.

Bangkok's best-known cultural festival is back

The 23rd International Festival of Dance and Music, which was postponed several times, will now be held between November...

10 Nov 2021 12:47 PM IST

Festive gifting is to express a heartfelt gesture and gratitude that leaves a lasting impression

Get mindful when gifting this festive season

Especially with a pandemic wringing our lives, maybe this festive season is for gifting something meaningful to family...

26 Oct 2021 10:50 PM IST

(File picture) Divas at Sunita Kapoors house for the celebrations

Tradition of love

Karva Chauth has become a debate about its implications in a patriarchal society. Some readers share with us what the...

24 Oct 2021 2:02 PM IST

For, Gaurav, an employee of Star Cruise, could not arrive in Mangaluru on Friday for his wedding on February 10 as the cruise-liner remained anchored near Hong Kong with the authorities undertaking repeated screening of all employees and others onboard.

Three months of mahurats for marriages, housewarming, construction

The AP government issued orders relaxing night curfew norms and further increasing the permissible number for marriages...

15 Oct 2021 1:34 AM IST

Called Banni fight or Karrala Samaraam, the showdown draws huge crowds from Karnataka and Telangana State. (Twitter)

Bloody 'Banni fight' remains as popular as ever

Dasara ritual draws huge crowds from Telangana and Karnataka

15 Oct 2021 12:55 AM IST

The festival focuses on promotion, enhancement and amalgamation of elements like women, flowers, nature, water and girl children which would promote the well-being of people in villages and towns. (DC Image)

Hyderabad decked up for Saddula Bathukamma today

The corporation set up 26 baby ponds to facilitate Bathukamma on Thursday and Durga idols later

14 Oct 2021 2:18 AM IST

The public, dressed in traditional attire, participated in huge numbers, dancing to Garba and Dandiya beats. (DC Image)

Navaratri spirits soar on 7th day; Hyderabad dances to Dandiya

As part of the celebrations, falahari dishes and prasad were distributed among those who have been fasting since the...

13 Oct 2021 2:05 AM IST

The study talks about various problems that women coronavirus warriors faced during the pandemic and also gives suggestions to resolve some of these issues. (AP)

COVID through a gender lens: Study shows specific issues faced by...

Ill-fitting PPE kits, lack of proper transportation facilities and financial problems are only the tip of the iceberg

3 Oct 2021 12:20 PM IST