A summer-themed exhibition in Coimbatore brings a curated collection of handlooms from across the country

Fine textiles displayed at Sarang, a summer-themed exhibition organised by Crafts Council of Tamil Nadu | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M A handcrafted tussar sari dyed in natural yellow from turmeric and a rose-tinted border using colours from lotus flowers at RevAah stall gets the conversation started on sustainable textiles at Sarang, a summer curated exhibition […]

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A luxury rehabilitation centre opens at Thondamuthur in Coimbatore

Abhasa luxury rehabilitation centre at the foothills of Velliangiri Hills in Thondamuthur | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At dawn, it is possible to lean out of a window at Abhasa, a luxury rehabilitation centre at the foothills of Velliangiri Hills in Thondamuthur, and gaze at the clear skies and swaying coconut groves against the backdrop […]

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Coimbatore’s Kannan Jubilee Coffee launches instant filter coffee decoction

Kannan Jubilee Coffee’s instant filter kaapi decoction pouches and kaapi dips | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M “Over two lakh consumers in South India start their morning with our coffee. We have to ensure that it is ethically-sourced and consistent in quality,” says J Shanker Krishnan, executive director of Coimbatore-based Kannan Jubilee Coffee Company. As he […]

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Hortus- the garden of Malabar, a cocktail bar and restaurant in Kochi

At Hortus, the Garden of Malabar, the spirits of Hendrik van Rheede, Itty Achuthan, Appu, Ranga and Vinayak Bhatt rise as one quaffs the Dutch Punch. The above mentioned names are that of the Dutch Governor, the Malayali herbalist and the Konkani Ayurveda physicians who were behind the 17th century treatise, Hortus Malabaricus (a 17th-century botanical […]

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A tale of two Spring feasts: Iranian Nowruz and Indian Parsi Jamshed-e-Navroz

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a time of renewal, hope, and joy celebrated by Iranians all over the world. The feast, served on the eve of the equinox, is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together to enjoy the abundance of fresh ingredients. As the winter chill melts away and flowers begin […]

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