Gaatha storytelling festival brings a colourful bouquet of tales and activities to Mumbai

[ad_1] Storyteller Sarita Nair is among the performers at the Gaatha programme this week. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT New narratives and fresh perspectives on old tales are set to be the focus of the second edition of Gaatha — Mumbai International Storytelling Festival, co-hosted by the non-profit Mumbai Storytellers Society (MSS) and Somaiya Vidyavihar […]

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Suho, B.I, Bambam, Hyolyn and more: Indian K-pop fans gear up for multiple concerts

[ad_1] This weekend, Kounain Fathima (Kushi) and her friends are all set to head to Bengaluru, for her first ever K-pop concert experience at the K-Wave Festival. “I am really excited to see my favourite musicians perform,” says the 20-year-old Chennai resident.  For fans of all things Hallyu with a special inclination towards music from […]

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How a Hyderabad firm helps design lifestyle products from water hyacinth fibres

[ad_1] Keshav and Bina Rao of Creative Bee show a prototype of a lifestyle accessory made with water hyacinth fibres | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal In the compact office of Creative Bee studio in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, are samples of lifestyle accessories such as pen stands, coasters, table mats, baskets and lampshades made of water […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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‘Clothes carry our memories and experiences’

[ad_1] At the concourse of the Cubbon Park metro station, a half-finished miniature version of the Bhavani Jamakkalam, a traditional woven carpet from Erode, Tamil Nadu, was stretched across the small table loom. Crowds milled around it, wanting to try their hand at weaving, one after the other. Scraps of old fabric were being shuttled […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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India’s doll makers craft eco, body positive playmates 

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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