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Nobel laureate decodes science behind ageing and death

Venki Ramakrishan's latest book "Why We Die" tries to explore the 'over-explored' domain of ageing and healthy living. Examining recent scientific breakthroughs, he shows how cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology raise profound questions.

Playing with colour and keeping up with culture

When my two boys were growing up in the suburbs of Virginia, near Washington DC, where both my husband and I worked, we decided that we did not want to deprive them of the joys of playing Holi on Dol Purnima.

Was Holi a bigger festival than Durga puja in 18th century Bengal?

Dolyatra, or Holi, is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in Bengal. The festival is not only a mere religious festival but also an event that influenced Bengal’s social, cultural and political chronology. Here are some little-known anecdotes about Bengal during this time.

Avoid greasy and dewy makeup for Holi, suggests expert

When it comes to reminiscing about the memories of Holi, apart from shedding tears to melt and manipulate our parents into getting the biggest possible pichkari (water gun), hunting for old clothes the day before was part and parcel of celebrating the festival of colours.