EXPLAINED: 16 | Vintage Vibes

Why South Indian Skincare Rituals Have Always Been Fundamentally Different From North Indian Beauty

The climate wrote the formula before anyone else didHumidity above 75 percent for eight months of the year changes what a face needs. In coastal Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and coastal Andhra Pradesh, the skin is perpetually primed, pores open, sebum active, the surface already damp before any product touches it.…

Times Life · Aug 31

Why Ayurvedic Adaptogens Indian Women Have Used for Centuries Cost a Fortune in Western Beauty

The dabba was never labelledShe didn't measure it. She didn't consult a dermatologist or read a clinical study abstract. Your grandmother kept a piece of shatavari root in a brass vessel, ground brahmi into coconut oil on Sunday mornings, and stirred ashwagandha into warm milk the way her mother had…

Times Life · Aug 31

Pichavaram: Tamil Nadu's Most Stunning Mangrove Forest That the State Has Barely Told Anyone About

The water between the rootsThe water at Pichavaram doesn't move the way water usually moves. It sits between the roots of the mangrove trees like something that has decided to stay, dark, still, cut into channels so narrow your wooden boat barely fits through. You can reach out and touch…

Times Life · Aug 31

5 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Accessible for Travellers With Mobility Challenges

Agra: The Taj Mahal's Accessibility Overhaul Is More Serious Than You ThinkThe Archaeological Survey of India installed paved pathways and ramps at the Taj Mahal complex after sustained pressure from disability rights groups, and the difference is measurable. Wheelchair users can now reach the main plinth via a dedicated ramp…

Times Life · Aug 30

Jennifer Connelly’s ‘Old Money’ Living Room Is a Lesson in Warm Neutral Elegance – It’s the New Quiet Luxury

In the actress's Brooklyn living room, an exercise in design restraint transforms a simple palette into a study of pure architectural grace

Homes & Gardens · Aug 29

In 1997, a woman bought a condemned 1888 San Diego mansion for $188,500; after an 8-year restoration, it has 30-plus chandeliers, a secret bar, ‘Titanic’ movie-set columns and a $4.5 million asking price

In 1997, artist and preservationist Karen Groebli walked into a boarded-up, condemned Victorian mansion in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood and saw potential where others saw only ruin. As she later told Homes.com, the plaster was hanging from the walls, original gas lines dangled from the ceiling, broken windows littered…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Salman Khan’s Maine Pyaar Kiya co-star Bhagyashree’s Mumbai home features a naturally formed Ganesha on a tree, royal-inspired interiors, a dramatic black entrance, plush velvet seating, a private temple, chandelier-lit outdoor spaces, an all-white kitchen, a family memory wall and a dedicated yoga and workout area

Bhagyashree's Mumbai home showcases her royal upbringing and contemporary luxury. The residence features a dramatic black entrance and textured statement walls. A naturally formed Ganesha on a tree influenced the couple's purchase decision. The house includes a private temple and expansive outdoor entertaining spaces. Personal family memories and a dedicated…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee buys $15.5 million 1708 River Oaks mansion next to his home, but what he plans to do with the luxury property is turning heads

Houston trial lawyer Tony Buzbee and his wife, Frances Moody Buzbee, have bought the $15.5 million mansion at 1708 River Oaks Boulevard next to their existing home. The 15,000-square-foot property is set for a major transformation, with the couple planning to clear the site while donating valuable materials to Habitat…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge Ratings

India’s housing market is seeing a structural shift towards premium and luxury homes, with affordable housing losing share in new launches. CareEdge Ratings said stronger demand from affluent buyers and rising development costs are driving the shift, even as housing sales moderate in some major cities amid affordability pressures and…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Suspect created an elaborate fake NFL career to scam women out of $1 million through dating apps

Daejon Labrayae Love allegedly posted videos in luxury sports cars and used search engine results to convince victims he was high-earning wide receiver for San Francisco 49ers

The Independent UK · Aug 28