Lifestyle Archives - Page 28 of 51

Lifestyle

November 4, 2024 2:42 PM

U.S music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson. Jones died on Sunday at the...

November 3, 2024 10:16 AM

Marriage registrations in China drop for the first nine months of 2024

China, which has been releasing a slew of measures to bolster its sagging population levels, recorded a drop in marriage registrations for the first nine months of 2024, according to official data from Ministry of Civil Affairs. For the first three ...

November 2, 2024 2:25 PM

Guatemalans celebrate Day of the Dead with spectacular giant kites

With giant kites soaring the skies, the community of Santiago Sacatepequez in Guatemala commemorated its traditional ‘Day of the Dead’ celebration on Friday (November 1). Hand-made out of paper with striking designs, the gigantic kites took mont...

November 1, 2024 6:33 PM

Lock of Washington’s hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction

As the world turns its attention to the U.S. election on Nov. 5, presidential history aficionados may be particularly interested in an auction later in the month that has objects on sale ranging from a lock of George Washington's hair to a flag that ...

November 1, 2024 3:29 PM

Kali Puja celebrated with fervor Across Bangladesh

Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, was celebrated by the Hindu community in Bangladesh on Thursday with great reverence and enthusiasm. This religious festival marked the worship of Goddess Kali, alongside the lighting of earthen lamps at homes, t...

October 31, 2024 2:29 PM

Amid export ban, Benin artist turns scrap metal into prized sculptures

In a small gallery in Cotonou, Benin, metal sculptures of international renown adorn the walls, telling stories of construction and balance through recycled materials. These are the creations of Charly d'Almeida, a metal sculptor who has been transfo...

October 30, 2024 4:21 PM

Ayodhya Deepotsav aims for two Guinness World Records with 1,100 devotees and 28 lakh diyas

The Deepotsav celebration in Ayodhya is set to enter the Guinness World Records with two significant achievements this year. For the first time since the completion of the Ram Temple, the festival will feature a 1,100-person Saryu Aarti alongside a l...

October 30, 2024 10:37 AM

Teri Garr, Oscar-nominated star of ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Young Frankenstein,’ dies at 79

Academy Award-nominated comedy actress Teri Garr, whose sunny personality lit up the screen in films such as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died on Tuesday at age 79. Garr, who earned an Oscar nomination for her role opposite Dustin Hoffman in ...

October 29, 2024 1:34 PM

Margaret Atwood, unworried by AI, continues prolific writing career

Renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who is currently writing her memoir, said in an interview that she is too old to be worried about the rise of artificial intelligence and described herself as still having a "good time" writing. Atwood, 84, ...

October 28, 2024 4:51 PM

Indian beauty brands make strong showing at Dubai’s premier cosmetics expo

Dubai’s premier beauty and wellness exhibition, Beautyworld Middle East 2024, launched today with a significant Indian presence, as 22 companies from the subcontinent’s burgeoning cosmetics sector aim to expand their footprint in the Gulf region ...

DD India