The many moods of mithai for Deepavali

The many moods of mithai for Deepavali

Jalebi by Saloni Kukreja | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Deepavali celebrations are incomplete without sweets, a blend of cherished family recipes passed down generations, and some sweet treats recreated by culinary enthusiasts who have honed skills from online/offline sessions. This year too, a melange of flavours treats the taste buds . Bhapa Sandesh on nougat […]

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The many moods of mithai for Deepavali

The many moods of mithai for Deepavali

Jalebi by Saloni Kukreja | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Deepavali celebrations are incomplete without sweets, a blend of cherished family recipes passed down generations, and some sweet treats recreated by culinary enthusiasts who have honed skills from online/offline sessions. This year too, a melange of flavours treats the taste buds . Bhapa Sandesh on nougat […]

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Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Sweets at Ganapathy’s Butter & Ghee shop at West Mambalam in Chennai | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran The days leading up to Deepavali are usually engulfed in a frenzy, with clothes to be bought, crowds to brave, and frantic plans to visit friends and family. Despite everything that’s going on, it’s hard to miss how […]

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Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Sweets at Ganapathy’s Butter & Ghee shop at West Mambalam in Chennai | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran The days leading up to Deepavali are usually engulfed in a frenzy, with clothes to be bought, crowds to brave, and frantic plans to visit friends and family. Despite everything that’s going on, it’s hard to miss how […]

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Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Sweets at Ganapathy’s Butter & Ghee shop at West Mambalam in Chennai | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran The days leading up to Deepavali are usually engulfed in a frenzy, with clothes to be bought, crowds to brave, and frantic plans to visit friends and family. Despite everything that’s going on, it’s hard to miss how […]

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At the Collage X Artmosphere collaboration find handcrafted dinner sets and lamps for Deepavali

At the Collage X Artmosphere collaboration find handcrafted dinner sets and lamps for Deepavali

Ceramicist Sushma Anand, with her collection of lamps and dinnerware at Collage | Photo Credit: RAVINDRAN R As an eight-year-old, Sushma Anand made her first clay figurine: A ball of clay with sticks as hands and legs. This was for a class project. Little did she know then, that this would become her full time […]

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Data | Deepavali day: Record pollution levels in Chennai and Bengaluru, but Delhi and Kolkata fare better

Data | Deepavali day: Record pollution levels in Chennai and Bengaluru, but Delhi and Kolkata fare better

Along with PM2.5 pollution, there were increases in CO, NH3, NO, NO2 and SO2 levels Along with PM2.5 pollution, there were increases in CO, NH3, NO, NO2 and SO2 levels State governments across India announced various degrees of restrictions on bursting crackers this Deepavali. While the measures seem to have worked to an extent in […]

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Greater Chennai Corporation removes 211 tonnes of hazardous waste this Deepavali

Greater Chennai Corporation removes 211 tonnes of hazardous waste this Deepavali

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has removed 211 tonnes of hazardous waste generated in the 15 zones of the city this Deepavali. At least 50 tonnes of hazardous waste has been taken to Gummidipoondi for processing. The remaining waste will be taken for processing shortly. The civic body has redeployed 300 additional workers to areas […]

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Shop for pre-loved designer wear this Deepavali 2022

Shop for pre-loved designer wear this Deepavali 2022

From Anamika Khanna lehengas to Celine bags, pre-loved fashion addresses launched amidst the pandemic are making designer, festive wear accessible From Anamika Khanna lehengas to Celine bags, pre-loved fashion addresses launched amidst the pandemic are making designer, festive wear accessible In the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people made the switch to a slower, sustainable […]

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