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Say ‘I do’ at these off-beat wedding venues like vineyards, trains, and museums

From heritage mansions to sunny beaches, we find examples of unique locations where you can tie the knot



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Chennai | Catch Aladdin live as Union Christian School brings the magic to Museum Theatre

Get ready to be swept away on a magical journey as the timeless tale of Aladdin comes to life on stage




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French artist Charles Foussard brings his mural art to Hyderabad

Painted as part of the fourth edition of the Wall Art Festival, Charles Foussard’s mural explores the interconnectedness between humans and the Universe




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Kochi-based brand Papier Culture revives the ancient art of paper making

Papier Culture, founded by Hilonee K Shah, makes sustainable products with recycled paper



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Singer Dana Razik and her family feature in an original musical production, Rooh-E-Mardem

Dana Razik and her family unite for an original music video Rooh-E-Mardem



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Planning to order bakshanams for Deepavali? Chennai’s caterers have you covered

This Deepavali, Chennai’s caterers are turning wedding halls into massive festival kitchens, complete with free snacks and courier collection centres. We drop in for adirasam and details




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Dress up tangerines for Diwali

Red and white combinations are big this season, say the founders of Iris Lane as they share tablescaping hacks for Diwali



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Building skinny homes

From Tokyo to Toronto to New Delhi and Thrissur, the challenges of a narrow plot have paved the way for architectural innovations, both in India and globally



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Chennai’s House of Thinai launches travelling exhibition linking Madras checks and generative art technology

Alongside championing jamakalam and Lambadi embroidery on furniture, House of Thinai’s latest initiative links Madras checks and generative art technology



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Musician Jassie Gift on his two-decade-long career, his latest collaboration ‘Thakthom’ and more 

The Afro hip-hop song ‘Thakthom’ is a collaboration with Ireland-based Malayali musicians and influencers Reyan and Melvin




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Evoke x Kaash | Yoruba crowns in Langford Town  

At London store Evoke’s pop-up in Bengaluru, curated collectibles underline the commonalities between the crafts of India and Africa



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Neeti Gokhalay Kheny on being part of the 1000 Vases show in Paris

Two of Bengaluru-based artist’s vases from her Celebrating Coral collection were part of the 1000 Vases show held in Paris



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Dark and disturbing: ‘Killer Joe’ by Tracy Letss to be staged in Hyderabad

Directed by Sandeep Tadi, the play is a collaboration between Storyboard Productions and Preksha Theatre Company




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World Kindness Day celebration brings community art to Chennai

Chennai celebrates kindness through a 20-feet-wide canvas decorated and painted over three days by more than 1,200 people A celebration of kindness brings Chennai together through community art, shared traditions and meaningful gestures



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Rapper Iykki Berry’s new single celebrates Tamil pride and Thanjavur

Rapper and singer-songwriter Iykki Berry’s new single is a nod to Thanjavur, her hometown




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From balanced meal bowls to DIY kits for parties, these Chennai brands are putting a spin on eating healthy




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Jodhpur Arts Week 2024 | Opening up the walled city

At the debut edition of Jodhpur Arts Week, a clock tower turned into a living canvas and children showcased alongside renowned artists




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Forest guide at Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Sudha Chandran, speaks of a lifetime in bird watching

Winner of the PV Thampy Memorial Endowment Award, Sudha Chandran, on her deep-rooted connection with the forest



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Eeshaan Kashyap for Sarita Handa | In the mood for ghungroo

Musical anklets, traditional blooms and an old textile motif are reimagined in this Eeshaan Kashyap for Sarita Handa collection



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Millenials and Gen Z choose crochet, knitting, and tufting over doomscrolling

Need a break from your electronic devices? An increasing number of millenials and the Gen Z are now taking to fun, crafty hobbies which include knitting, crochet, and tufting



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Indie bands: The challenge of zeroing in on the right mix

Indie musicians fuse genres and tap into social media to capture their audience, but still struggle to record and release an album




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Trapping the swirling waters




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Remembering a hotelier and a gentleman




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Understanding the encumbrance certificate

All the details of any transaction on the property will be listed in it. It is important for you to get this certificate if you plan to buy the property or take a home loan, says Preenand P.



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Climbing up the wall

Vertical gardens can breathe life into smaller urban spaces. Teja Lele Desai finds out how




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‘The Outer Ring Road will be the game changer’

W. S. Habib, secretary, CREDAI Chennai, and managing director, RWD, talks to Vishal Menon about the factors affecting the city’s realty market in the near future




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It’s fixed: floating rate is the better option

Study the pros and cons well before choosing your home loan. By Balaji Rao




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Entering into a joint venture



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Calculating maintenance charges

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Rectifying errors in documents

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Renovating existing property

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. Raghuram, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Applying for a succession certificate

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Transferring money overseas

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Executing a sale deed

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm.



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Making sense of smart cities

Fundamental queries on the Smart Cities Mission answered.




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Levying property tax

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Ownership of parking space

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Financial planning crucial for first-time buyers



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Allotting parking space

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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PIX: Palak-Mithoon's Wedding Reception

While the wedding was an intimate affair featuring only family and close friends, the couple hosted a grand reception for industry folk.




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House hunting madness

As a single, working girl living far from home I, tired of the unscrupulous landlord of my paying guest accommodation (guest! Right! Sigh…), decided to spread my wings and taste life all on my own…in an apartment all to myself! But if only wishes were horses…





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A Beginner’s Guide to Using BlueSky for Business Success

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are always on the lookout for new ways to connect with their audience. BlueSky, a decentralized social media platform, is quickly gaining attention as a fresh alternative to traditional platforms like Twitter and Instagram. While it's still early days for BlueSky, its unique structure offers a big opportunity for businesses to build communities and engage with users in a more transparent, user-focused way.





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How to Survive a Client Meeting When They Say ‘Make It Pop’!!!!

As a graphic designer, you've probably heard the three little words that can strike terror into the hearts of even the most seasoned creatives: “Make it pop.” These words are so vague, so void of meaning, yet so charged with expectation that they deserve their own horror film.




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Sounding out swarms

Swarms of midges exhibit many of the unusual characteristics of collective behaviour. Jennifer Ouellette meets one physicist who studies them with sound




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Boldly going to a galaxy far, far away

Treknology and The Physics of Star Wars offer a fascinating and entertaining ride through the science and fiction of these two complimentary franchises, writes Andrew Glester




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The long road to Mars

Stephen Ornes explores the technological and physiological challenges facing scientists as they endeavour to get humans to the red planet by the 2030s




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Building a firm foundation in vacuum technology

Sponsored article: One company's evolution from a small component manufacturer to a major supplier of precision vacuum equipment highlights the importance of expert knowledge for winning customer trust