What makes iftar special at Coimbatore’s Kottaimedu mosque?

What makes iftar special at Coimbatore’s Kottaimedu mosque?

A sense of urgency is in the air. Ponvizha Mahal, a wedding hall in a by-lane off Eswaran Kovil Street in Kottaimedu, is enveloped in the sweet smell of biryani. With less than 45 minutes to go for iftar, the fast-breaking evening meal during Ramzan, members of the Thareekathul Islam Shafia Jamath are preparing to […]

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What makes iftar special at Coimbatore’s Kottaimedu mosque?

What makes iftar special at Coimbatore’s Kottaimedu mosque?

A sense of urgency is in the air. Ponvizha Mahal, a wedding hall in a by-lane off Eswaran Kovil Street in Kottaimedu, is enveloped in the sweet smell of biryani. With less than 45 minutes to go for iftar, the fast-breaking evening meal during Ramzan, members of the Thareekathul Islam Shafia Jamath are preparing to […]

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‘Doctor Slump’ K-Drama review: Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik shine in a show about friendship, love, and healing

‘Doctor Slump’ K-Drama review: Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik shine in a show about friendship, love, and healing

In a teary confrontation with her mother after she finds out about her mental health diagnosis, Nam Ha-neul (Park Shin-hye) tells her she has pushed herself too hard, and that this has led to an illness of the mind. Her mother (Jang Hye-jin) , though, is anything but understanding. She brings up her own sacrifices, […]

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Author Shobhita Narayan, on her book ‘Midaash & Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem’, in which old fairy tales get an Indian twist

Author Shobhita Narayan, on her book ‘Midaash & Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem’, in which old fairy tales get an Indian twist

Shobhita Narayan, cover of her book ‘Midaash & Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement How about giving old fairy tales a new spin in an Indian setting? In her debut book of fiction for children aged between eight and 12, author Shobita Narayan leads her readers into a village named Gol Gumbad. An […]

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Ranjan Kaul’s hybrid identities

Ranjan Kaul’s hybrid identities

Ranjan Kaul’s 2023 painting Phake Neuj is a highly effective demonstration of the kind of ‘suspended animation’ great art leaves the viewer with. Here, a bespectacled senior citizen (the glasses are a psychological trick, to imbue the subject with ‘trustworthiness’) is reading a newspaper called ‘Phake Neuj’. A friend of his is peeking into the […]

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‘Bhagavathi’, a new music video by Sithara Krishnakumar’s band, Project Malabaricus, is an ode to the strength of women

‘Bhagavathi’, a new music video by Sithara Krishnakumar’s band, Project Malabaricus, is an ode to the strength of women

Sithara Krishnakumar in the music video ‘Bhagavathi’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Celebrating the legend behind Muchilottu Bhagavathy Theyyam is ‘Bhagavathi’, a music video by Sithara Krishnakumar’ s band, Project Malabaricus. The versatile artiste, known for pushing her boundaries as a performer, musician and singer, renders a power-packed track, backed by arresting visuals. ‘Bhagavathi’, according […]

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Building with purpose

Building with purpose

In the world of design and aesthetics, harmony stands as a fundamental principle. It signifies a state of equilibrium, unity, and coherence where various elements converge to create a pleasing and visually appealing composition. Context-driven architecture furthers this principle by designing buildings that respond to specific environmental conditions, needs, and cultural values. 1. Climate and […]

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Gujarat’s school for the visually impaired designed with a multisensory approach 

Gujarat’s school for the visually impaired designed with a multisensory approach 

Eight years ago, in 2016, Viren Joshi, president of Gujarat’s Service Association for the Blind, approached Ahmedabad-based architecture practice Sealab with a unique project. This was to visit Gandhinagar’s School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Children and help him improve its living conditions and education facilities for students. A snapshot of the school’s entrance. | […]

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Couturier Urvashi Kaur celebrates 15 years in fashion at Lakmé Fashion Week 

Couturier Urvashi Kaur celebrates 15 years in fashion at Lakmé Fashion Week 

Designer Urvashi Kaur with celebrities and models during her show at Lakme Fashion Week 2024 at Jio World Convention centre in Mumbai, India on March 14. | Photo Credit: Perfect Shadows, FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week and RISE Worldwide In 2008, when Urvashi Kaur started her label, after working with fashion designer Neeta Paul and […]

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BMW Joytown brings The Chainsmokers and Diljit Dosanjh to Mumbai

BMW Joytown brings The Chainsmokers and Diljit Dosanjh to Mumbai

Electro-pop duo The Chainsmokers | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Here is something for music aficionados and motorheads to look forward to. Come April second weekend, Mumbai’s MMRDA R2 Ground in BKC will play host to BMW Joytown — a two-day fest that brings music, dance, automobiles, and food under one roof. In its second edition, […]

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