Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits

Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits

Homemade with fresh produce, these jams, concentrates and preserves are not the run-of-the-mill sweet spreads that pass off as fruit treats in the market. These fruity treats capture the warmth and sweetness of the sun and the rain in glass jars. Made without preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, these homemade delicacies celebrate the fruit in […]

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Composer Anirudh’s brand Piece of Rock brings his Hukum Tour T-shirts to India for Deepavali

Composer Anirudh’s brand Piece of Rock brings his Hukum Tour T-shirts to India for Deepavali

The founders of Piece of Rock. (From left to right) Pallavi Singh, Anirudh Ravichander, Dwarakesh Vikram, and Selvi Thangarajah Anirudh Ravichander In Kulitalai, a nondescript municipality in Tamil Nadu, a young man feels like a rockstar as he walks around in an oversized T-shirt that reads: I am a limited edition. And that is the […]

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The new Nissan Magnite comes with big updates at the same price

The new Nissan Magnite comes with big updates at the same price

Nissan Magnite | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Manufactured at Nissan’s Alliance plant in Chennai, the Magnite is poised to extend its global footprint, as the company plans to export the vehicle to over 65 international markets and has also introduced a left-hand drive version to cater to those markets. Design-wise, the Magnite builds on its […]

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India’s doll makers craft eco, body positive playmates 

India’s doll makers craft eco, body positive playmates 

Imported dolls, cheap plastic replicas of cartoon characters, and PVC figurines are now passé, and for good reason. Closer home, there is a silent community of sustainable doll makers crafting everything from cloth dolls, to religious figurines. Not only are they long-lasting and crafted from upcycled fabric, these dolls promote body positivity and are more […]

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This Bengaluru software professional covered 518 km in three days to win Ultraman India 2024

This Bengaluru software professional covered 518 km in three days to win Ultraman India 2024

There is a certain level of madness to those who dedicate their lives to high-endurance events. After all, there is no glittering cash prize awaiting them at the finish line, no international medal bringing fame. Most often, they get a certificate and a medal or shield commemorating their feat. And yet, these individuals wake up […]

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Intra-layout buses: A novel way to boost public transport in Bengaluru

Intra-layout buses: A novel way to boost public transport in Bengaluru

Ten Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus services operating at 10-minute intervals in a closed loop along a well-planned route network, ferrying over a lakh commuters every month — this unique feeder bus service in the city’s HSR Layout has the potential to dramatically alter the way we think of public transport: Local, reliable, planned, […]

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Why Kokrebellur in Karnataka is a haven for winged beauties

Why Kokrebellur in Karnataka is a haven for winged beauties

Driving down the old Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, the sight of a yellow tourism board indicating the way to Kokrebellur, also known as Kokkarebellur, just before you hit Maddur is a familiar sight. The village, which gets it names from kokkare (Kannada for painted stork) is located about 15 km from Maddur. While this sleepy hamlet boasts […]

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This Coimbatore startup turns unsold flowers into eco-friendly agarbatti

This Coimbatore startup turns unsold flowers into eco-friendly agarbatti

At first glance, the famous poo market (flower market) in Coimbatore is an explosion of colour and fragrance, with fresh blooms brought in every day. Yet, as the day winds down, a different scene emerges: heaps of unsold flowers, still fragrant but destined for waste. To address this problem, Eco Petals, a startup founded by […]

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This Coimbatore startup turns unsold flowers into eco-friendly agarbatti

This Coimbatore startup turns unsold flowers into eco-friendly agarbatti

At first glance, the famous poo market (flower market) in Coimbatore is an explosion of colour and fragrance, with fresh blooms brought in every day. Yet, as the day winds down, a different scene emerges: heaps of unsold flowers, still fragrant but destined for waste. To address this problem, Eco Petals, a startup founded by […]

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Mumbai-based artist Lekha Washington is giving Victoria’s Secret new wings

Mumbai-based artist Lekha Washington is giving Victoria’s Secret new wings

In the age of TikTok, cancel culture, and shifting social values, the definition of beauty is no longer confined to narrow ideals. Brands that once dominated the fashion industry are now being held accountable for their lack of inclusivity. One such brand, Victoria’s Secret, faced a reckoning in the late 2010s, when its glamorous fashion shows, often perceived […]

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