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Restaurant takeover: Fireback Goa brings Thai cuisine to Chennai

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Banana Leaf Wrapped Sea Bass | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Coast to coast, straight from the shores of North Goa’s Siolim-Bardez, Thailand’s maritime cuisine is making a three-day stop at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram, from March 14. Restaurant and bar Fireback — known for its mastery over authentic Thai food with […]

This children’s book on Mahabalipuram explores the Shore Temple and other stone sculptures

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The Shore Temple in Mamallapuram | Photo Credit: B VELANKANNI RAJ On a crescent-shaped beach where waves build along the coastline stands the ancient Shore Temple, some 60 kilometres South of Chennai. The lone survivor from a row of temples that once dotted the sands of Mamallapuram, it is one of the oldest structural […]

Madras Crocodile Bank takes the VR route to education

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] If you like snakes, or muggers, chances are you have visited The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT) Centre for Herpetology. While the crocodile bank on East Coast Road houses over 35 species of reptiles and amphibians and has given families and tourists many memorable moments since 1976, the team is now stepping into a hybrid […]

Driving around India in a colourful van: Meet Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands lives out of a van, fragrant with essential oils. Now parked in Mamallapuram, it is popular among visitors and locals alike Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands lives out of a van, fragrant with essential oils. Now parked in Mamallapuram, it is popular among visitors and locals alike Marielle Wunderink […]

Chess Olympiad mascot Thambi gets a macho makeover

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] A new, viral mural by St+art India in Chennai’s Kamaraj Salai gives the Chess Olympiad mascot, Thambi, a macho makeover A new, viral mural by St+art India in Chennai’s Kamaraj Salai gives the Chess Olympiad mascot, Thambi, a macho makeover A ride down Kamaraj Salai never disappoints. Flanked on one side by the expansive […]

Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years. As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years. The story so far: India continues to shine on the ninth day of the […]

44th Chess Olympiad: Meet the army of chess lovers behind the scenes

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] As India hosts the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022, MetroPlus spends a day behind the scenes at the venue in Mamallapuram As India hosts the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022, MetroPlus spends a day behind the scenes at the venue in Mamallapuram Moscow’s loss is Mandya’s gain. When the 44th FIDE International Chess Olympiad […]