Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival begins in Pollachi

Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival begins in Pollachi

Colourful balloons paint the Pollachi sky | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M “The first rule of ballooning,” pilot Koen Audenaert from Belgium says, “is to forget all your troubles and enjoy the views.” As he speaks, the wicker basket in which we stand, that is attached to a 100-foot-tall hot-air balloon, begins to rise, powered by […]

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On the ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ trail: Travellers explore Tamil Nadu in newer ways

On the ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ trail: Travellers explore Tamil Nadu in newer ways

Cycling Yogis members during a trip to Kumbakonam | Photo Credit: Madhan Sundar Ponniyin Selvan has raked in ₹500+ crores at the box office. It has also changed the lives of Jack, Ammu, Kalyani, Kannan, Chinna Rani and Periya Rani. They aren’t actors or part of the starcast. They are horses belonging to Mohan Naatamai, who […]

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

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

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 and […]

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Mamallapuram to host Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival for the first time

Mamallapuram to host Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival for the first time

The maiden edition of Tamil Nadu Kite Festival is set to see custom kites, brought in by professionals from USA, Thailand, Malaysia and India, take flight The maiden edition of Tamil Nadu Kite Festival is set to see custom kites, brought in by professionals from USA, Thailand, Malaysia and India, take flight A horse gallops […]

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From World War bombings to ancient churches: new cycling tours cover Chennai’s history

From World War bombings to ancient churches: new cycling tours cover Chennai’s history

Chennai’s Cycling Yogis joins hands with TTDC to explore everything from Madras’ ancient history to its streets with the funniest names, in its latest set of heritage cycling toursRamanujar Moulana, founder of Cycling Yogis, discusses the trend of cycle tourism, overlooked cultural spots in Madras and upcoming heritage cycling tours Chennai’s Cycling Yogis joins hands […]

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