From exploring travel trends to discovering an offbeat sport in Mumbai and from analysing safety on dating apps to unveiling the lastest developments in music, here are Mid-day’s top lifestyle stories this week.
Updated On: 2024-09-27 04:38 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Spiritual tourism in India has gained prominence this year, with destinations like Ayodhya and Varanasi registering increased searches on travel platforms. A continued national focus towards the development of spiritual sites and social media has played a key role in driving this shift. (Pic: AFP)
From personalised recommendations, access to real-time information, streamlining the booking process, and offering round-the-clock customer support, AI has the potential to revolutionise travel planning by helping travellers make informed decisions. Indian travellers, especially the tech-savvy Gen Z, are increasingly embracing the convenience and efficiency of AI travel planning. (Pic: iStock)
In the last one year, Pickleball has seen a growing number of Mumbaikars take to it. Simply defined, Pickleball is a racquet or paddle sport that is played between two or four people, who use the smooth-face of the paddle to hit a perforated hollow plastic ball. (Pic: Dr. Alkesh Bhaya)
Dating apps have allowed people to explore connections and relationships like never before. However, it comes with its own set of challenges, emotional and physical safety being the foremost. Here’s how you can navigate the world of dating apps safely. (Pic: iStock)
People heading to parks and other public places to feed pigeons has become a common sight in cities. However, the unintended consequences of this well-meaning activity on lung health are often overlooked. (Pic: iStock)
Dumplings are a delicious treat that have become popular in India over many decades, due to their origins in Nepal and Tibet. Indian chefs share vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes, with several variations.
With a much-anticipated return to India, critically acclaimed Punjabi music sensation AP Dhillon has announced his three-city India tour with the release of his latest EP ‘The Brownprint’. (File Pic)
It's been three months since 'Taambdi Chaamdi' released but the buzz around it only seems to be growing. Among all the songs that trend today on social media, it is impossible to scroll through and not be immediately hooked to the viral Marathi song, which follows with a hypnotic 'lakalakalakalaka'. (Pic: YouTube)
Ever since British band Coldplay's tickets went live and sold out on BookMyShow on September 22, the buzz around the band hasn't stopped. While many people have got their tickets, others who haven't, are questioning the former's fandom and if they even know the band members. For all those who don't and for all those who do, here is all you need to know about Coldplay's band members like you never did before. (Pic: AFP)
Sooraj Cherukat, who goes by the stage name Hanumankind, recently performed at the 'Modi and US' event at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York. The Kerala-born rapper rose to global fame when his track ‘Big Dawgs’ topped international charts. Here’s what you need to know about him. (Pic: Instagram)
