World Book Day 2025: Discover TOLO, Chennai’s free book exchange project

World Book Day 2025: Discover TOLO, Chennai’s free book exchange project

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 a […]

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Meet Shashaank Saravanakumar, a young para cyclist breaking barriers in Coimbatore

Meet Shashaank Saravanakumar, a young para cyclist breaking barriers in Coimbatore

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 juniors […]

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A weight loss journey sans a nutritionist, gym, and a coach: How it all worked out

A weight loss journey sans a nutritionist, gym, and a coach: How it all worked out

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 fitness […]

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The highs and lows of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in eight days

The highs and lows of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in eight days

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 had […]

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Pope Culture: Pope Francis’ social media stardom and much-adored pop culture footprint

Pope Culture: Pope Francis’ social media stardom and much-adored pop culture footprint

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 dog […]

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Retreat like the royals at Fort Rajwada in Jaisalmer

Retreat like the royals at Fort Rajwada in Jaisalmer

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 carved […]

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New Škoda Kodiaq Review: Full-size Family SUV

New Škoda Kodiaq Review: Full-size Family SUV

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 Kodiaq’s […]

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TVS Apache RR 310 Race Replica launched in Sepang Blue with track-focussed upgrades

TVS Apache RR 310 Race Replica launched in Sepang Blue with track-focussed upgrades

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 time […]

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Mohiniyattam is a complete art form, says Japanese artiste Hiromi Maruhashi

Mohiniyattam is a complete art form, says Japanese artiste Hiromi Maruhashi

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 and […]

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Chef Gautam Krishankutty’s pop-up in Bengaluru is dedicated to his Malabar memories

Chef Gautam Krishankutty’s pop-up in Bengaluru is dedicated to his Malabar memories

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 a […]

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