River clean up and cycle tour as a part of Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2024 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The coastal town of Puducherry, often dubbed the Paris of the East, sees a huge influx of tourists on a weekly basis. The yellow and white buildings of French colonial architecture, artisanal cafés, and serene beaches, act […]
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In a couple of days he will get his ‘revenge’ for all the jokes and jibes that came his way growing up, jokes Thrissur-native Shaji Raphael. “It is not just me, all of us who were born on leap day, February 29, have been the butt of such jokes. But I have found the solution […]
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Kasakasa halwa made using poppy seeds, ghee and sugar | Photo Credit: subodhsathe As the poppy seeds blend with ghee in delicate proportions, kasakasa halwa is ready at JKR Homely Foods, retaining its culinary tradition and nostalgia. With its nutty nuance, the grainy kasakasa slowly melts into the palate with the essence of ghee that lingers for some […]
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Jaasmaan Singh, scratches the surface and beyond | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Scratch singers often find themselves the underdogs of the music industry. Their vocals are often used as a reference for the melody, lyrics, and overall feel of the song before the main singer records the final vocals. Film composer and singer-songwriter Jaasmaan […]
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Dr Umesh Bhammarkar at Pangong | Photo Credit: Special arrangement This month (February 2024), Dr Umesh Bhammarkar from Hyderabad ran one of the most difficult marathons. He ran on the frozen Pangong Lake (world’s highest saltwater lake) in Leh Ladakh. The lake is located at an altitude of 14,272 feet and around 120 athletes from around […]
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Dr Umesh Bhammarkar at Pangong | Photo Credit: Special arrangement This month (February 2024), Dr Umesh Bhammarkar from Hyderabad ran one of the most difficult marathons. He ran on the frozen Pangong Lake (world’s highest saltwater lake) in Leh Ladakh. The lake is located at an altitude of 14,272 feet and around 120 athletes from around […]
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Hot air balloons at the festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It’s unforgettable. A buttery sun shimmers over the misty Pollachi landscape and I catch the stunning sight from a hot air balloon floating above coconut groves. As Elii, a special balloon shaped like a grey elephant rises in the sky, Mark Stokoe, the pilot steers her ascent. “This elephant can […]
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TM Krishna and R Sundaramurthy | Photo Credit: Thamodharan Bharath The aroma of the salty sea breeze, milky tea and freshly-fried bajjis, welcomed guests who greeted each other like old friends at the Ururu Olcott Kuppam Vizha. Overheard as the slow building crowd settled, were words of nostalgia. One could hear the beats of Chandrasekara […]
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Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Maalavika Manoj who goes by the stage name, Mali | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mali’s song, ‘Semi Automatic Butane’, is on Fortnite’s Radio Underground Last week, on Instagram, Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Maalavika Manoj gave a fresh twist to a familiar tune. With her latest single, ‘Semi Automatic Butane’, playing in the backdrop, Maalavika, who […]
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As I finish the last crumbs of the achappam, I know it will be some time before I get to taste the same kind of rose cookies, aka achappam, again. For these were brought from the iconic Mammi Chedathy’s outlet at Puthenangadi in Kottayam. Mammi Chedathy’s Food Products, specialising in ethnic eats of Kerala, has been […]
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