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Buy the way: These markets sell witches’ brews, exist to celebrate divorce

Updated on Sep 7, 2024 09:42 IST

The market in La Paz, Bolivia. It is run by woman witch-doctors or brujas who specialise in herbal remedies, create amulets and offer little statuettes and desiccated frogs (for good luck). (Getty Images)

Wait watching: The winding history of queues

(HT illustration: Jayanto)

Updated on Sep 7, 2024 09:34 IST

Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada: Read an exclusive excerpt from Shahu Patole’s book

Updated on Sep 7, 2024 09:27 IST

Why do we know so little about Dalit food?: Wknd interviews author Shahu Patole

‘No matter what I choose to eat or not eat, it is not going to ever make me a Brahmin. People don’t seem to realise this, and they blindly follow what the people in power say about food,’ Patole says. (Neelima M Tak)

Updated on Sep 7, 2024 09:26 IST

A Corner of a Foreign Field: Read an excerpt on Dalit cricketer Palwankar Baloo

The book traces the early years of the game in India.

Updated on Sep 7, 2024 09:29 IST

Aruna Vasudev (1936-2024): Remembering the maa of Asian cinema in India

Film and art critic, Aruna Vasudev passed away in Delhi at the age of 88.

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Published on Sep 7, 2024 05:13 IST

Best kids bookshelves for organised storage: Top 8 book racks for kids rooms

Keep your child's room organised with the best kids bookshelves.

Published on Sep 7, 2024 04:00 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 7 September 2024

Catch It Live on 7 September 2024

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Published on Sep 6, 2024 12:39 IST

Clean sweep: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on India at the Paralympics

Sheetal Devi, 17, at the 2024 Paralympic Games. (Getty Images)

Updated on Sep 7, 2024 10:10 IST

Meet the makers of a new film about a forgotten cricket icon

Palwankar Baloo. (HT Illustration)

Updated on Sep 6, 2024 08:55 IST

The Golden Road: Read an exclusive excerpt from William Dalrymple’s new book

Updated on Sep 6, 2024 08:53 IST

Death metal: The dark side of gold

Miners working in an open-pit gold mine in Congo. (AFP Photo)

Updated on Sep 6, 2024 08:51 IST

Gilty pleasure: India is where gold came to shine

A Harappan humped bull with gold horns.

Updated on Sep 6, 2024 08:50 IST

Our preciousss...: A look at our 6,000-year history with gold

A warrior's plaque from 700 CE Panama; the ceremonial throne of the boy-king Tutankhamun, c. 1300 BCE; a wreath from Ancient Greece, c. 300 BE.

Updated on Sep 6, 2024 08:41 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 6 September 2024

Catch It Live on 6 September 2024

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Published on Sep 5, 2024 12:10 IST

Inside PM Modi's Brunei lodgings with 1788 rooms: The Istana Nurul Iman Palace

The Istana Nurul Iman Palace in Brunei is the world's largest residential palace

Published on Sep 5, 2024 11:38 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: 8 eco-friendly decor ideas for a sustainable celebration

Check out eight creative ways to bring a green touch to your Ganesh Chaturthi celebration while honouring tradition.

Published on Sep 5, 2024 10:31 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 5 September 2024

Catch It Live on 5 September 2024

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Published on Sep 4, 2024 11:11 IST

The oldest known solar eclipse occurred 6000 years ago: The Rig Veda mentions it

The Rig Veda carries mention of potentially the earliest solar eclipse on record, 6,000 years ago

Published on Sep 4, 2024 09:38 IST

Amazon Clearance offers: Minimum 50% off on bestselling furniture

The perfect excuse to revamp your homes with the Amazon Clearance Sale on furniture. Get the best deals right here.

Published on Sep 4, 2024 08:46 IST

Teachers' Day 2024: Easy and creative DIY greeting card ideas for your teacher

Discover easy and creative DIY greeting card ideas to surprise your favorite teacher on Teachers' Day.

Updated on Sep 5, 2024 02:19 IST

From freezing to pickling: Easy strategies for keeping your harvest fresh

To avoid wasting homegrown food, consider preserving methods like freezing and drying instead of canning.

Published on Sep 4, 2024 07:12 IST

Kimchi no more? How climate change is threatening South Korea’s most loved dish

Climate change threatens South Korea's kimchi production as rising temperatures impact napa cabbage

Published on Sep 3, 2024 11:46 IST

Tamannaah Bhatia says she was ‘exposed to skinny bodies’ when growing up

Tamannaah Bhatia in the song Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2.

Published on Sep 3, 2024 11:32 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 4 September 2024

Catch It Live on 4 September 2024

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Published on Sep 3, 2024 11:30 IST

Wooden bookshelves: Aesthetic options to keep your books organized

Top 10 wooden bookshelves to keep your place clutter-free and books organized

Updated on Sep 4, 2024 03:56 IST

The Galapagos mystery that just won't die

A doomed love triangle: Baroness Wagner with her two lovers, Robert Philippson (seated left) and Rudolf Lorenz

Published on Sep 3, 2024 09:04 IST

Beirut shop keeps tradition alive with rare mufataka sweet for over 30 years

Samir Makari holds a tray of mufataka, a traditional Beiruti sweet, at his shop in the Lebanese capital. A kind of rice pudding made with turmeric, tahini sesame paste, sugar and pine nuts, mufataka is traditional in Beirut but less known even outside the city.

Published on Sep 3, 2024 08:17 IST

Game room glam: Fun tips for designing the ultimate at-home entertainment space

Dive into our guide for some creative ideas and expert advice on making your entertainment room the envy of all your guests.

Published on Sep 3, 2024 08:00 IST

Cocoa crisis? How scientists are crafting the future of chocolate

New methods seek sustainable cocoa amid climate change challenges

Published on Sep 2, 2024 14:37 IST

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