Mumbai’s sari brand Suta comes to Chennai with a ‘slow’ store and festive launches

Mumbai’s sari brand Suta comes to Chennai with a ‘slow’ store and festive launches

Tanya Biswas (left) with sister Sujata | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When sisters Sujata and Tanya Biswas decided to kickstart an apparel brand, they launched with a collection of simple mulmul sarees that featured vibrant tassels. “They were basic, no-fuss weaves with no embellishments that weren’t available in the market then. The fabric was unstarched, […]

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Weekend plans: We are heading to Chennai’s Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival

Weekend plans: We are heading to Chennai’s Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival

From dancing to fitness activities, there’s a lot on offer at the festival Surfers doing what they do best Unless you are living under a rock, you must have heard of the Covelong Classic Surf, Music and Fitness Festival. Back for its ninth edition, this event since its inception in 2013 (with a pandemic-induced break […]

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Festive flavours of Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh

Festive flavours of Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh

Traditional Andhra sweet Kajjikayalu displayed at a sweet shop on the occasion of Sankranti festival in Visakhapatnam | Photo Credit: V Raju The city is soaked in the colours of Sankranti. The festival is all about being thankful to Nature for the season’s bounty. Every household has a unique style of celebrating the festival. Food […]

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Visit India’s most iconic bakeries making traditional Christmas cakes

Visit India’s most iconic bakeries making traditional Christmas cakes

Not all plum cakes are created equal — some are redolent with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, some have a touch of honey, and some boast a cornucopia of dry fruits from across the world. Travel with us through iconic bakeries across India to sample time-tested, local Christmas cake recipes. And yes, they deliver. […]

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The 2022 Diwali edit | Diyas and candles

The 2022 Diwali edit | Diyas and candles

Our pick of diyas and candles can transition from festive Diwali must-haves to all-year décor Our pick of diyas and candles can transition from festive Diwali must-haves to all-year décor Taamaa Copper Diyas With a minimalist, industrial aesthetic, these die-cast copper, nickel and brass diyas are handy highlights for dark corners. ₹1,275.00 (set of two with […]

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Heirloom mithai with a modern twist for Deepavali 2022

Heirloom mithai with a modern twist for Deepavali 2022

Shaped by two years of lockdown-fuelled online shopping, a surge of mithai boutiques offer hand-crafted, modern interpretations of heirloom recipes Shaped by two years of lockdown-fuelled online shopping, a surge of mithai boutiques offer hand-crafted, modern interpretations of heirloom recipes Hatti & Giraffe A few months before the pandemic hit, Shrikar Bhave, an architect, and […]

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Durga Puja 2022: #pandalhopping with puppies and the Mahatma

Durga Puja 2022: #pandalhopping with puppies and the Mahatma

After two years, Kolkata returns to being itself — with Durga Puja festivities that not only encompass faith but also life lessons After two years, Kolkata returns to being itself — with Durga Puja festivities that not only encompass faith but also life lessons This piece is being composed on the morning of Dashami when […]

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