Bored? Head to Chennai’s board game lounges that are packed with people and games

Bored? Head to Chennai’s board game lounges that are packed with people and games

It’s 8pm on a Saturday. My friends and I are queued outside a door, with a bunch of 16 to 40-year-olds, awaiting our turn to be called inside. Disclaimer: This is not Berghain or another exclusive nightclub, or a blockbuster show or an iconic restaurant. We are at Gameistry, a board game cafe in Chennai.  This […]

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At Chennai’s first ever rage room, hurl bottles and break television sets with a sledgehammer

At Chennai’s first ever rage room, hurl bottles and break television sets with a sledgehammer

Break all you can | Photo Credit: Johan Sathyadas It is Monday morning, and here I am hurling glass bottles against a wall. Next, I pick up a baseball bat and smash a television set and a row of tiles, followed by more bottles. There is something musical about the sound of glass breaking. As […]

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why a newborn care class is a great way to prepare for a baby

why a newborn care class is a great way to prepare for a baby

An illustration of a couple with their newborn | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto If you are expecting a baby, or know someone who is due, rather than shower them with flowers this Mother’s Day, gift them a newborn care class. A test is required for everything from graduating from school/college to learning how to drive […]

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Homes designed for multi-generational living

Homes designed for multi-generational living

Multi-generational living, now a growing trend, refers to families, consisting of many generations from grandparents to grandchildren, who choose to live together under one roof. The reasons for this type of living arrangement range from financial benefits to cultural traditions, and has become an increasingly popular option for families. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated […]

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Think sparse trees and wintry palettes

Think sparse trees and wintry palettes

Garlands and wreaths, fairy lights, ornaments and bows… it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Traditionalists believe that the holiday season isn’t in full swing until the Christmas tree is kitted out, but there are other small and simple ways to incorporate the sights and smells of this magical time into your home. We […]

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Sinkholes of the heart | Why a woman’s worth is decided by their ability to do certain things

Sinkholes of the heart | Why a woman’s worth is decided by their ability to do certain things

“It is hard work being a woman and I say work because being a woman means working. Your worth is always decided by your ability to do certain things.” | Photo Credit: Illustration by Priya Sebastian “Have you heard about the cow who kept losing her calves?” Phuphee asked. “No,” I said. “What happened to […]

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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ movie review: Florence Pugh desperately tries to save this sinking ship

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ movie review: Florence Pugh desperately tries to save this sinking ship

Director Olivia Wilde’s film is a rigmarole of bad acting, creepy hallucinogenic dancers and loose ends, with not even the off-screen drama surrounding the cast of Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Chris Pine making up for it Director Olivia Wilde’s film is a rigmarole of bad acting, creepy hallucinogenic dancers and loose ends, with not […]

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Podcast review You, Me, and the Big C — Putting the Can in Cancer started by three women, all diagnosed with cancer

Podcast review You, Me, and the Big C — Putting the Can in Cancer started by three women, all diagnosed with cancer

The hosts of ‘You, Me, and the Big C — Putting the Can in Cancer’ speak with disarming frankness about how the disease has affected their lives The hosts of ‘You, Me, and the Big C — Putting the Can in Cancer’ speak with disarming frankness about how the disease has affected their lives “Hee-ya!” […]

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