Tanvi Akhauri

1 week ago | islands.com | Tanvi Akhauri

When we think of in-flight hygiene, sanitizing our hands before digging into a mid-flight snack or wiping down the tray typically pops to mind. The mind rarely wanders to darker corners, like the seat pockets or the air vents above. That might be for the best, as these are the real spaces in an aircraft where germs thrive.

2 weeks ago | thelist.com | Tanvi Akhauri

Straight, white, symmetrical: that is more or less the ultimate Hollywood sketch of what a "perfect" smile is, or should be. These requisites have long accompanied the job description of being a camera-facing persona — so much so that veneers, teeth whitening, and other cosmetic dentistry practices are booming in the entertainment industry, with a sea of celebrities turning to them in a bid for flawless pearly whites.

1 month ago | islands.com | Tanvi Akhauri

Selfies are as essential a part of travel today as passports and itineraries. Okay, not literally, but you get the point. From the Arctic wilderness of Norway to the white sand beaches of the Caribbean, it seems near impossible to visit a tourist destination without clicking a couple (or more) proofs of having checked it off your bucket list. Unfortunately, many popular travel hotspots worldwide have tight curbs in place to control the selfie-snapping craze that refuses to die down.

1 month ago | thelist.com | Tanvi Akhauri

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For every child star who transitions seamlessly into an adult actor picking up accolades at awards nights today, there are just as many who impressed the world with their talents but stepped back from the spotlight in due time. Some left by choice, feeling the pressures of fame too early, while others struggled to find roles that matched their early success.

1 month ago | thelist.com | Tanvi Akhauri

There are some hairstyles that carry an intrinsic guarantee of glam — think sleek bobs, effortless waves, or bold curls. And then there are others — like micro bangs — that tread a fine line between high fashion and style slip-up. The risk factor is high with this hairstyle, that often seems neither here nor there, resting awkwardly in the middle of what looks like a classic full fringe and overgrown baby hair.