Author Nuzhat Khan’s latest novel on love and loss is set against the backdrop of Uttarakhand’s forest fire

Author Nuzhat Khan’s latest novel on love and loss is set against the backdrop of Uttarakhand’s forest fire

Author Nuzhat Khan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Author Nuzhat Khan is among the growing tribe of writers confronting the world’s most pressing issue — climate emergency and the unfolding weather catastrophe — through a genre of fiction set in natural ecosystems. In her latest novel Whistling Woods (Petals Publishers), she highlights the impact of forest fire […]

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The best of K-dramas in 2023: ‘Moving’, ‘The Glory’ Part 2, ‘Crash Course in Romance’, and more

The best of K-dramas in 2023: ‘Moving’, ‘The Glory’ Part 2, ‘Crash Course in Romance’, and more

There was a point in 2022 when every K-drama that dropped seemed to be on a mission to outdo its predecessor. To say that we were spoiled for choice was an understatement. After a year that had Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Little Women, Business Proposal, and Our Beloved Summer, the line up this year had a […]

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Chennai’s Margazhi Sabha canteens: Where to go, and what to eat

Chennai’s Margazhi Sabha canteens: Where to go, and what to eat

Chennai’s Margazhi Sabha canteens: Where to go, and what to eat | Video Credit: Johan Satyadas J It is officially the season of music, dance, pleasant weather, and celebrations all around in Chennai. Come margazhi, it’s also time for our annual sabha canteen round up. We give you a glimpse inside some of the most […]

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All about Coimbatore’s historic Our Lady of Fatima church

All about Coimbatore’s historic Our Lady of Fatima church

The foundation is almost 12 feet below for the church | Photo Credit: Jovan Thomas In the midst of Gandhipuram’s hustle and bustle, Our Lady of Fatima church stands tall, all decked up for Christmas. The church carries a rich history, spanning over 60 years. The story dates back to 1955 when a bishop named […]

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How homes in Thiruvananthapuram get a makeover for  Christmas

How homes in Thiruvananthapuram get a makeover for Christmas

Maya Gomez likes decorating her Christmas tree with Indian handmade ornaments. | Photo Credit: Maya Gomez It feels like Christmas again. With silver bells, Christmas trees, stars and glitter on every street corner, it is the time of the year when homes get a makoever in Christmas colours of red, green, white, gold and silver. […]

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Cochin Carnival, a melting pot of Fort Kochi’s culture and heritage

Cochin Carnival, a melting pot of Fort Kochi’s culture and heritage

Fort Kochi, the quaint port town with its colonial era bungalows and benevolent banyan trees in Kochi, is set for its grandest celebration of the year, the Cochin Carnival. Drawing revellers from all parts of the State and outside, the carnival, which began on December 11, has a train of events running up to the […]

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Fashion Designer Sonam Dubal brings his latest collection to Chennai

Fashion Designer Sonam Dubal brings his latest collection to Chennai

In the lush, foliage-adorned oasis of Amethyst, a café-cum-boutique nestled in the heart of Chennai, a fashion symphony unfolded.  Fashion designer Sonam Dubal seamlessly juggled the roles of designer and style curator, assisting a client in selecting a contemporary blouse to complement her chosen saree. This moment set the stage for an exclusive tête-à-tête, offering […]

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