Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam

[ad_1] A sustainable Deepavali gift hamper by Dhanak Naturals. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT As Deepavali approaches, the art of gifting takes centre stage. It’s time to spread festive joy with thoughtful gifts that not only celebrate the spirit of the festival but also offer a deeper connection to conscious living, supporting local craftsmanship and […]

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This autumn, Northeast blushes in cosmos

[ad_1] Cosmos blossoms at the Ramva Village in Ukhrul, Manipur | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Sunsets are hazy and fog blankets the faraway woods, hills, and valleys. Autumn’s calling as we take a cab to Mylliem, a nondescript village about 17 kilometres from Meghalaya’s capital Shillong, which has the best expanse of pink blossom — […]

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French artist Charles Foussard brings his mural art to Hyderabad

[ad_1] Mural painted by Charles Foussard on the walls of Alliance Francaise | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement While scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of our interconnected Universe, artist Charles Foussard explores the pattern through art. The Quantum Portrait mural on an 11×13 feet wall at the entrance of Alliance Francaise Hyderabad (AFH) puts the spotlight […]

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Chennai | Catch Aladdin live as Union Christian School brings the magic to Museum Theatre

[ad_1] Dress rehearsals | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement One classic Disney story that we seem to have enjoyed in almost every form — right from comics, books, cartoons, live action movies, theatre productions, to even video games, is the magical story of Aladdin. The tale of a simple thief who turns his fortunes and woos […]

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Chennai | Catch Aladdin live as Union Christian School brings the magic to Museum Theatre

[ad_1] Dress rehearsals | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement One classic Disney story that we seem to have enjoyed in almost every form — right from comics, books, cartoons, live action movies, theatre productions, to even video games, is the magical story of Aladdin. The tale of a simple thief who turns his fortunes and woos […]

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Sanjeev Abhyankar ‘s Deepavali concert in Hyderabad

[ad_1] Sanjeev Abhyankar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Here’s a Deepavali concert for those who wish to kickstart their Sunday morning on a musical note. Renowned vocalist Sanjeev Abhyankar will perform in the city as part of Swar Deepawali, a concert organised by city-based Tatvaa Arts. “Hyderabad audiences are familiar with me and my singing; […]

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How Jodhpur RIFF has shrunk the music world

[ad_1] The collaboration between SAZ and Tarini Tripathi was one of the highlights of Jodhpur RIFF, 2024 | Photo Credit: Courtesy: Jodhpur RIFF/OJIO One is made of beaten earth, the other of gourd. The overlapping origin stories of the ghatam and calabash more than peeked through in the musical conversations they made during the inaugural […]

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Chennai | Memories and mothers are the centre of this exhibition-performance by Nimi Ravindran

[ad_1] At a pervious edition of To Forget is to Remember is to Forget by Nimi Ravidran. | Photo Credit: Aakriti Chandervanshi It is likely that there is an old wives’ tale in dusty books of fables somewhere, about mothers who either protect or mangle memories. But fiction often stems from vicious reality where even […]

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Say ‘I do’ at these off-beat wedding venues like vineyards, trains, and museums

[ad_1] Imagine a 400-year-old heritage stone temple with all its grandeur as the venue of your wedding. Earlier this year, actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth lived this dream, with an intimate weddingat the Sri Ranganayaka Swamy temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana, that hosts over 200 weddings a year, all of which are small, intimate, and […]

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