Chennai| 3D saris, ‘Alia’ cut kurtas and more on last minute shopping lists for Deepavali

Chennai| 3D saris, ‘Alia’ cut kurtas and more on last minute shopping lists for Deepavali

People throng Ranganathan Street, T.Nagar. ahead of Deepavali on Sunday | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M At 11 am on Saturday, the excitement in the air is palpable in T Nagar. Outside the many big shops on Usman road ready to welcome a throng of people, snack shops and smaller jewellery sellers busily set up their […]

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Indian contemporary art on show at Lalit Kala Akademi in Chennai

Indian contemporary art on show at Lalit Kala Akademi in Chennai

Manifestoes in the Open Air presents a slice of what contemporary Indian art means in today’s context | Photo Credit: special arrangement Artist Basist Kumar’s photorealist canvases are one for the books. At Lalit Kala Akademi today, his body of work speaks a decipherable language — whether it be in large swathes of familiar landscapes, […]

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Musician Jassie Gift on his two-decade-long career, his latest collaboration ‘Thakthom’ and more 

Musician Jassie Gift on his two-decade-long career, his latest collaboration ‘Thakthom’ and more 

During his 20-year career as a musician, Jassie Gift never limited himself to a particular tone, tongue or temperament for his music. Since his debut album in 2003, the singer-composer has produced songs that have attained cult classic status, and they continue being played at college festivals, school excursions and road trips. Jassie’s compositions, once […]

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Have visited Kaveri’s new store in Delhi’s Khan Market?

Have visited Kaveri’s new store in Delhi’s Khan Market?

Bound for Mumbai from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, when Chennai-based fashion designer Kaveri Lalchand speaks about her eponymous label’s new store at Khan Market, she is reminded of her numerous trips to the Capital over one-and-a-half years. Kaveri’s new store in Khan Market | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The shopping complex’s proximity to […]

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The retrun of an icon – Chor Bizarre reopens at Hotel Broadway in Delhi

The retrun of an icon – Chor Bizarre reopens at Hotel Broadway in Delhi

Hotel Broadway stands where Delhi ends and Dilli begins — where chaos in rhythm gives way to rhythm in chaos. As the weather takes a turn here in the capital, it is also getting ready for a new life. Its iconic restaurant Chor Bizarre, which made fans out of many leaders, diplomats, politicians, artists, writers, […]

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House of Thinai’s travelling exhibition links Madras checks and generative art technology

House of Thinai’s travelling exhibition links Madras checks and generative art technology

In late August this year, as the city was commemorating Madras Month, a fortnight-long exhibition titled ‘Past Forward’ concluded at DakshinaChitra that took a deep dive into ‘the trans-oceanic cultural legacy and future of Madras Checks’. “The exhibition merged traditional weaving techniques with generative models, enhanced by computational interlace algorithms, creating a unique platform for […]

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How ready-to-wear saris and veshtis are bringing tradition back to everyday style

How ready-to-wear saris and veshtis are bringing tradition back to everyday style

The sari, with its folds and layers, holds more than just fabric; it preserves the stories of generations and skills passed down over time. Draping it is an art — a sequence of gestures repeated until they become muscle memory. The act of draping is a subtle homage to the cultural tapestry that has withstood […]

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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveils India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike 

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveils India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike 

The CB300F Flex-Fuel motorcycle | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike. The CB300F Flex-Fuel motorcycle is equipped with a 293.52cc, oil-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder PGM-FI engine. It is compatible with up to E85 fuel, which consists of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol . This engine […]

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Digital creator Gokul Raj takes on everyday life appeal to all ages with relatable Kerala sketches

Digital creator Gokul Raj takes on everyday life appeal to all ages with relatable Kerala sketches

Gokul Raj. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A green kurta and a dupatta are all that digital creator Gokul Raj needs to transform his bearded self into Amma (mother); a salt and pepper wig turns him into Achan (father). Gokul, a former radio jockey, says most content creators have a target audience, but he wanted […]

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Jimmy Choo’s new fragrance is a statement of luxury and empowerment for the modern woman

Jimmy Choo’s new fragrance is a statement of luxury and empowerment for the modern woman

When the iconic Jimmy Choo decided to step beyond shoes and into the world of fragrances, they wanted to capture something more than just a scent — they wanted to bottle the essence of pure glamour. Inspired by the bold, confident woman who walks through life as though it is her runway, I Want Choo was born. […]

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