November 2024 – News Portal

Raki Nikahetiya’s artworks exploring migration and memories, from Sri Lanka to Austria, on view at Hyderabad’s Kalakriti art gallery

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[ad_1] Raki Nikahetiya’s artworks are multidisciplinary, combining painting, embroidery and applique on textiles — and some of them are hung from the ceiling of Kalakriti Art Gallery. This is the Austrian-Sri Lankan artist’s first exhibition in Hyderabad. Viewing the artworks, I thought about the practical ease with which the textile artworks can be transported. I […]

‘We will rethink what Mumbai needs’: Jaya Asokan

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[ad_1] Ten months after Art Mumbai debuted at the Mahalaxmi Race Course — with a unique curation that blended art and the city’s brand of glamour and entertainment — the long-standing India Art Fair (IAF) in New Delhi announced it would be heading to the Maximum City, too, but in 2025. To be hosted at […]

Four must-see birds this migration season in Coimbatore

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[ad_1] As winter paints Coimbatore’s skies with a softer light, the city’s wetlands stir with the promise of arrivals from distant lands. From Siberian steppes to Himalayan foothills, migratory birds chart ancient routes, guided by instinct and the allure of southern sanctuary. By March’s end, they will leave as quietly as they came, but for […]

Sthanarthi Sreekuttan movie review: Child artistes steal the show in this coming-of-age drama

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[ad_1] A still from ‘Sthanarthi Sreekuttan’ | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, Vinesh Viswanath’s directorial debut, is for children and the child in you. The story unfolds in a government school. Instead of ending up on an expected terrain, what we get is a coming-of-age story that touches upon a range of topics, from […]

All you need to know about Christmas carol concerts in Chennai

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[ad_1] The Madras Guild of Performing Arts rings in the festive season with its annual concert-cum-singalong, Sounds of the Season. Join both the senior and junior ensembles and sing along to some old favourites and new, conducted by Atul Jacob Isaac. @Museum Theatre, Egmore. November 30, 7pm-8.30pm. Tickets at ₹499 @mdnd.in. The Indian Missionary Society, […]

Biophilic design: A 2024 hit

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[ad_1] The allure of luxury living today extends beyond opulence and convenience. Discerning homeowners now demand spaces that foster well-being, sustainability, and a deeper connection to nature. In India, biophilic design is taking on unique dimensions, drawing from the country’s rich cultural heritage, biodiversity, and climatic diversity. From incorporating Ayurvedic principles in spatial layouts to […]

A new era of electric mobility: Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e

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[ad_1] The electric vehicle (EV) revolution in India has just hit a new milestone with the launch of Mahindra’s flagship Electric Origin SUVs, the BE 6e and XEV 9e. Built on the INGLO architecture, these vehicles represent Mahindra’s commitment to setting global benchmarks in innovation, design and performance. The Mahindra BE 6e | Photo Credit: […]

From Tauba Tauba to global stardom — Karan Aujla’s journey of music and Punjabi identity

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[ad_1] Karan Aujla | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “Tauba Tauba was a career-defining moment for me, as an artiste. The connection fans felt with the song surpassed everything I could have hoped for, showing just how powerfully music can unite cultures,” says 27-year-old Punjabi singer-songwriter and rapper Karan Aujla. The performer, who is currently gearing […]

Why do you now have to pay to book a table?

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[ad_1] A month or so ago, Chindi Varadarajulu — creative chef and partner at Chennai-based Pumpkin Tales and Zhouyu — received a table reservation for a group of 27 at her Asian restaurant. “It was for a weekday and we discussed the menu, and they pre-ordered their soups and appetisers as well,” says Chindi, adding […]

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. launches Monarch Legacy Edition Brandy

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[ad_1] Brandy, much like champagne, owes its many monikers to provenance. So grapes from Cognac, France, yield silky cognac either VS (very special, aged for two years in French oak barrels) or VSOP (very superior old pale, aged four years ) or XO (aged 10 years). Vines in Armagnac bring forth Armagnac, a rich sipping […]