[ad_1] Shalini Khanna, Jaya Mahbubani and Weena Pradhan arrange books at the TOLO shelf in Writer’s Cafe | Photo Credit: R Ravindran If you have been to a cafe in Chennai or even to one of the city’s recreational clubs, chances are that you have spotted a bookshelf replete with a variety, tucked away in […]
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[ad_1] Shashaank Saravanakumar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Fourteen-year-old Shashaank Saravanakumar may be soft-spoken, but on the road, his determination speaks volumes. A student of St Antony’s School, Puliyakulam, Coimbatore, Shashaank recently made his mark at the first Para-national Road Cycling Championship held in Hyderabad. Representing Tamil Nadu in the CII (Intellectual Impairment) category for […]
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[ad_1] If someone had told me two years ago that I would lose over 50 kilos without setting foot in a gym or giving up real food, I would not have believed it. But here I am—healthier, sharper, and more confident than I have been in years. My transformation, however, did not begin with a […]
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[ad_1] I first see Kilimanjaro from the flight into Tanzania — a stunning sight as it looms above the clouds encircling it. An iconic visual. As we enter through the little town of Moshe in Tanzania from the Kilimanjaro International Airport, I mentally prepare myself for the trek ahead. At the age of 72, I […]
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[ad_1] On a February evening in 2013, Beyoncé headlined one of the greatest Super Bowl halftime shows of all time as she reunited with Destiny’s Child. The Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year was ‘Selfie’, and people still relied on Vine for a laugh. It seemed like a new dawn for the digital age as […]
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[ad_1] Jaisalmer is arid and parched. Desert brush dot the sands that seem to stretch endlessly. In the city, the barrenness is equally pronounced, which makes the first glance of Fort Rajwada even more impressive. The gates loom large and majestic and the driveway curves past green lawns to stop at ornate double doors, intricately […]
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[ad_1] In the world of full-size SUVs, where space meets sophistication, the new Škoda Kodiaq makes a compelling case for itself. Now longer, sleeker, and richer in detail, this second-generation model has evolved beyond just size—it feels like Škoda has truly gone upmarket, blurring the line between premium mass market and entry-level luxury. The Skoda […]
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[ad_1] TVS Apache RR 310 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The TVS Apache RR 310 continues to solidify its place in the super sport motorcycle segment with its latest update for 2025. Drawing from TVS Racing’s 43-year legacy, including its dominance in the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) — where it clocked a best lap […]
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[ad_1] Hiromi Maruhashi | Photo Credit: Athira M Hiromi Maruhashi’s face lights up as we sit down to talk about Mohiniyattam. The classical dance form of Kerala has been integral to her life for over three decades now. Every year she comes down to the State to brush up on her lessons, learn new productions […]
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[ad_1] Rice puttu and egg roast | Photo Credit: santhosh_varghese The last few years have seen the rise of home cooks championing micro-cuisines, and chefs have taken cue and introduced pop-ups, regional food festivals, and more. Taking cue from this trend, city-based Tijouri — a restaurant dedicated to pop-ups — is all set to host […]
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