For parents who want their children to start reading more and for children wanting to delve into a different range of genres, where does one start? Amidst constant discussion about screen time, books, and how to strike a healthy balance between the two, the city of Chennai is currently home to a host of interesting initiatives […]
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The pastel pink soup in front of me looks like it is dressed for the Met Gala. It even has a pleated white tutu-esque skirt. Except that is not a tutu but a hot pot made of paper. Interestingly, the soup is served on it. Called kami-nabe pot, it is made of washi, a traditional […]
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Rashi Jain | Photo Credit: RAVINDRAN R It was a pair of cufflinks in the form of a martini glass and a cocktail shaker — a generational piece passed down from her husband’s family — that inspired Rashi Jain to create her own line of cufflinks. The shape and uniqueness of the design intrigued her. […]
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Zoo Cafe | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At the new Zoo Cafe in Guindy Children’s Park, the biggest question is, will the monkeys steal our vadais? Raj Thiru, CEO of the cafe laughs, “We’ve seen quite a few monkeys make their way here. But our diners are seated inside so their food is safe.” The […]
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Sculptor Jacob Jebaraj | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Avibhuti-smeared mirror is the backdrop to the art pieces at Art Kin Centre’s newest exhibit. It gives one a peek at their own reflection while weaving intricate line work through twirls of ash. A dry clay-covered installation that centres the exhibition, frames the sculptures amid old phones, […]
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Every other weekend at Cubbon Park in Bengaluru, a small group comes together. You might see them, heads bent over yarn or fabric, embroidering a denim jacket or crocheting a square. Rahul Jhadav, a 36-year-old content publisher who brought together this community says he always carries extra yarn, for people who spot them, and want […]
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Art by Subhashree Sridhar In a blue patterned scroll, P Mary writes what Chennai means to her. “A city of dreams, come what may,” reads a line from her poem. On a yellow postcard, K Prasanna Pandian sketches a number of famous landmarks – the Central Railway Station, Anna Nagar tower park and Ripon buildings. […]
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World Kindness Day painting installation | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kindness is a virtue. It is what makes us human, we are told. World Kindness Day (November 13) serves as a gentle reminder of this. . Chennai-based Kindness Foundation celebrates it each year with a different community project that brings people in the city togetherto […]
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With a fusion of vintage and sustainable decor, Rare Lily opens in RA Puram Source link
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The city requires a new imagination of its relationship to the unpredictable showers, the sea, and its water reservoirs. Here are five takeaways from the recent rains Source link
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