Puducherry’s architecture and culture are the inspiration behind new colour guide

Puducherry’s architecture and culture are the inspiration behind new colour guide

The facade of the Calve College in Puducherry. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS The mention of Puducherry brings to mind its yellows, pinks, and greens. These colours and many others that define the city have inspired Nippon Paint to come up with the Pondy Style Guide. “We wanted to make something special for the people of Pondicherry,” says […]

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A culinary adventure in Auroville: Explore authentic Korean cuisine at Nowana

A culinary adventure in Auroville: Explore authentic Korean cuisine at Nowana

Entrance to Nowana | Photo Credit: Sangita Rajan A restaurant with outdoor seating and no air conditioning is rarely the first choice on a sweltering summer afternoon. Yet, there I was, at Nowana’s verdant outdoor space in Auroville. Brushing up on my chopstick skills, and sipping on an ice-cold kombucha keeps me distracted from Puducherry’s […]

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Pondicherry Heritage Festival showcases French architecture in a heritage walk led by INTACH

Pondicherry Heritage Festival showcases French architecture in a heritage walk led by INTACH

One of the streets in the old town of Puducherry | Photo Credit: Sangita Rajan As the blistering afternoon sun of Puducherry slowly set, a group of history enthusiasts gathered by Palais de Mahe, one of the town’s biggest boutique hotels, to walk through the old town and learn about its unique and interesting history. […]

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Explore Puducherry’s hidden gems beyond beaches and cafes

Explore Puducherry’s hidden gems beyond beaches and cafes

River clean up and cycle tour as a part of Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2024 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The coastal town of Puducherry, often dubbed the Paris of the East, sees a huge influx of tourists on a weekly basis. The yellow and white buildings of French colonial architecture, artisanal cafés, and serene beaches, act […]

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Congress accuses CM Rangasamy of surrendering rights to Centre

Congress accuses CM Rangasamy of surrendering rights to Centre

Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy said the privatisation of UT’s power distribution network was the latest instance to show that CM Rangasamy has surrendered rights to the Centre Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy said the privatisation of UT’s power distribution network was the latest instance to show that CM Rangasamy has surrendered rights to the […]

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Puducherry Budget: Free laptops announced for students of classes 11, 12

Puducherry Budget: Free laptops announced for students of classes 11, 12

The Union Territory is to provide monthly assistance of ₹ 1,000 to women in the age group of 21 to 55 years living below the poverty line The Union Territory is to provide monthly assistance of ₹ 1,000 to women in the age group of 21 to 55 years living below the poverty line Presenting […]

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Manifest International Dance-Film Festival comes to Puducherry

Manifest International Dance-Film Festival comes to Puducherry

The three-day festival Manifest International Dance-Film Festival, to be held in Puducherry, explores the bond between the two art forms In the past two years we realised the potential of dance films more than ever. In the absence of a stage to perform, artistes began to explore this medium to reach out to the audience. […]

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Fishermen focus on landing sashimi quality tuna

Fishermen focus on landing sashimi quality tuna

Fisher turned entrepreneur M Muthu Vel of Puducherry has trained the fishing community to land high quality Tuna, which now fetches record prices Fisher turned entrepreneur M Muthu Vel of Puducherry has trained the fishing community to land high quality Tuna, which now fetches record prices The whopping $145,000 paid for 211 kilograms of bluefin […]

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