[ad_1] There was a time, in a newly independent India, when Shanti Dave’s name was inescapable in Indian art circles. Dave, among the country’s original Modern abstractionists, was one of the first batches to graduate under the great N.S. Bendre’s tutelage from the M.S. Baroda School of Fine Arts. Almost immediately, he had been invited […]
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[ad_1] Tridib Bera creation | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Art need not always be mysterious with hidden meanings; sometimes what you see is what you get. The works of artist Tridib Bera, on display at an exhibition titled Body Language are a case in point. Comprising largely animal shapes and forms, almost all the works […]
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[ad_1] A splash of red here, a dab of white there, some fine lines in black, followed by a sweep of yellow…. At the end of two-and-a-half hours, the watercolours on the white paper take on the shape of the iconic clock tower in Jew Street. A work in pen and ink focusses on the […]
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[ad_1] It is official. A wave of young students, IT professionals, families, and lounging friends are reclaiming the streets at night. And the twinkling lights of the thriving food hubs that cater to them now beckon travellers and passers by as well. Eleven pm is when business starts for the several food streets in Chennai. […]
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[ad_1] Cucur udang, tauhu dengan kuah kacang or Prawn fritters | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Have you ever tasted a ginger flower? It looks like a mini banana blossom and is sweet, slightly sour and has refreshing floral notes. Chef Muhammad Asaari Bin Johari uses it in Kerabu Mangga, a popular Malaysian salad made with […]
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[ad_1] The morning had started with a monkey in my tea cup. Our charming hotel room in a 19th century bungalow in Coonoor overlooked a sweeping expanse of lush green — fruit gardens, flower beds and the Nilgiris. There was a little balcony and wrought iron chairs so you could sit and drink your morning […]
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[ad_1] Riar Saab on Punjabi hip-hop path | Photo Credit: Special arrangement ‘Obsessed’ was a banger right from the time Riar Saab dropped it last month. Now, he has no respite from it, as enthusiastic crowds repeatedly request him to perform Gaddiyan Ucchiyan Rakhiyaan on his stage shows. The 23-year-old is more than happy to […]
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[ad_1] Tulsi Das Chowdhary is a cancer survivor | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S Standing in front of a foldable cot inside his tent, Tulsi Das Chowdhry picks up an old plastic box, his makeup kit. Inside, there is a bottle of liquid foundation, red lipstick, and a powder puff. He dots his wrinkled face […]
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[ad_1] There are a variety of treatments on offer, like aromatherapy and spa packages | Photo Credit: MUSTAFAH KK Any pet-owning household knows that grooming and salon visits for pets are non-negotiable. But before fresh-smelling coats and neatly-trimmed nails comes anxiety and confusion in planning the visit. What if the salons came to you? Bruno’s […]
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[ad_1] At the Anime festival in the city | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Anime enthusiasts from the city recently gathered at the Abk Aōts Dōsōkai in Aminjikarai to enjoy a day-long celebration of Japanese culture. The festival catered to anime fans of all ages through games, quizzes, cosplays, art and singing contests. “Being surrounded by […]
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