[ad_1] On a foggy winter morning, the sprawling Keystone Foundation campus at Kotagiri in The Nilgiris is abuzz. Irula men and women dance rhythmically to a tune played on drums and pipes as the Habba, the central event of The Nilgiris Earth Festival begins. A walk tour of stalls showcases the bounty of the region […]
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[ad_1] When Sabyasachi Mukherjee sets the stage, nobody dares step out of line. Not the 250-odd guests attending his high jewellery showcase at The Oberoi, Delhi, in ‘strictly black’, not the sommelier instructed to pour superb Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and not celebrity wedding designer Devika Narain, who hand-picked the reddest apples for his 24 ft table laden […]
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[ad_1] Sorry. I may not be able to write this piece. I can see most of you are okay with that. So, I’ll just have to treat you like a traffic cop treats me in Mumbai, i.e. I’ll ignore you and carry on. The reason this piece is in jeopardy (other than grammatical errors, wrong […]
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[ad_1] Fashion has long been considered peak cultural currency. Whether you were enamoured by the feminine charms of balletcore or cosplayed Sofia Richie’s old-money aesthetic, 2023 was rife with zeitgeist-shifting fashion trends. While some such as quiet luxury and Barbiecore made for great and lasting additions to the wardrobe, some fads missed the mark entirely […]
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[ad_1] “Come on Barbie, let’s go party!” — Aqua’s 1997 song may be on your playlist thanks to Greta Gerwig’s big hit. Setting up your home for a New Year’s Eve (NYE) party is also about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. From choosing the right lighting, cleaning tables and countertops, to rearranging furniture to […]
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[ad_1] An epic drama in progress at Kasavalanadu Kollangarai village near Thanjavur. | Photo Credit: R.Vengadesh On any given day, A Dharmaraj is busy managing his security services firm in Thanjavur. But during Vaikunta Ekadasi festival (that was celebrated this year from December 22-23), he is back in his native village of Kasavalanadu Kollangarai, 21 […]
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[ad_1] At 15, I had my first real taste of hopelessness. We had moved back to Kashmir after having lived in England for many years. On my first day at school in Kashmir, during an Urdu class, the teacher asked me to read out loud from the textbook. I had spent the last six to […]
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[ad_1] Jude Anthany Joseph on the sets of his film 2018 | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Jude Anthany Joseph, director I am getting over the disappointment of 2018: Everyone is a Hero having to bow out of the Oscar race, but I know I will get another chance and I will be back at the Academy Awards. […]
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[ad_1] Poet Satlaj Rahat Indori and the Aahvaan Project are among the artistes who will perform at the Bansilalpet Stepwell in Hyderabad this weekend | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A year since its restoration, the 17th century stepwell at Bansilalpet, Hyderabad, will play host to intimate music sessions. Poet Satlaj Rahat Indori, poet and storyteller […]
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[ad_1] This year’s greatest fashion moment took place at the ancient Pont Neuf bridge — which arcs gently over the Seine in Paris. It was a cool night in the City of Light, and 13-time Grammy award winner Pharrell Williams stepped forward to present his debut show as creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear universe. […]
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