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Timeless fashion

Designer Archana Rao presents her fall/winter 2016 collection at Amethyst




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The game is on

Eighteen students from the city are taking part in the Tournament of Champions at Yale University




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Mobile wallets to the rescue




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Tales from a grandmother’s kitchen

Anoothi Vishal speaks about her debut book Mrs. LC’s Table..., which showcases the Kayasth food tradition




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I am...Baby




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Dance like a man

Accomplished male dancers from the city are proving that they are not mere footnotes in classical dance




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Short, not simple

Men these days seem to be out to prove that even with short hair, there are lots of ways to add panache to their look




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Behind the seams

Celeb stylist Kalyani Desai turns designer with the label Not Just Black




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When Madras demonetised




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Of travel, haircuts, paintings and Mondays




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Money, money, money....

How the changing times has people scrambling for change




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Campaign for a cause

Students of Dr. T. Thirugnanam Primary School stage theatre performances at street corners to create awareness on dengue and motivate people to use public toilets.




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Ten minutes to fame

Shailaja Padindala’s short film Memories of a Machine is winning accolades for its bold attempt at exploring sexuality




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Do Tamil Nadu's voters prefer spectacle to reality?

Rajini or Kamal’s success will further reinforce the Tamil voter as one who prefers spectacle to reality




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Why Chess Olympiad 2022 gives hope to small businesses in Mamallapuram

Mamallapuram’s small businesses are hopeful that the 44th Chess Olympiad will put their hometown in the global map




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Election Atlas of India: A socio-economic portrait of India’s voting patterns since 1952

‘Election Atlas of India’, through photo collages and thematic maps, is a seminal ready reckoner on Lok Sabha elections




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Songs of freedom: On the making of ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ 

The writer takes a trip down memory lane and revisits working on the much-loved ad film, ‘Mile Sur’ It is the 75th year of India’s Independence. And time for a little nostalgia




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Onam: Handmade pappadams have many takers in spite of machine-made options flooding the market in Thiruvananthapuram

Pappadams are a must for the grand Onam feast and units selling handmade pappadams in Thiruvananthapuram have a steady clientele



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Dandiya and garbha workshops mark Navrati celebrations in Visakhapatnam

The festivities include colourful decor, fusion wear and elaborate satvik food spreads




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Malayali weddings embrace traditions from across India by including functions such as ‘mehendi’, ‘haldi’ and Bollywood frills as part of the celebrations

Haldi, mehendi and sangeet have been enthusiastically borrowed by young couples to add colour, music and fun to the relatively simple Malayali wedding



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World renowned light artist Gerry Hoffstetter is in Delhi to carve stories with light at a special event in the Swiss Embassy

Acclaimed Swiss light artist, Gerry Hofstetter’s first ever light art show in India is at the Embassy of Switzerland in Delhi this evening and another one for school children on October 29




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The birdwatchers of Visakhapatnam get busy as the winter visitors arrive

With the onset of birdwatching season, the birders of Visakhapatnam are geared up to visit the biodiversity hotspots in the vicinity




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Madurai Children’s Literary Festival celebrates diversity through books and stories

The second edition of Oru Oorula happening in Madurai on November 26 and 27 in an exciting new format




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Madras Guild of Performing Arts’ debut concert in Chennai will feature festive music

The event at Women’s Christian College has choirs performing music across genres




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Narratives that matter  

In a first, Chennai hosts an event to raise awareness about refugees in India, through art, conversations and music




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Mumbai’s bhaat mahotsav celebrates ancient rice

A day-long rice fest or ‘bhaat mahotsav’ will showcase 300 varieties of indigenous rice and visitors get a taste of dishes made with over 24 varieties 




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A study done in Coimbatore pushes the need for master health check-up

A recent study done in Coimbatore turns the spotlight on master health check up to catch life threatening health issues early on



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Cyrus Broacha on same sex marriages in India and one’s right to choose

“Should I be allowed to legally marry a man in India or not?” asks the columnist as the country’s Supreme Court begins hearing about legalising same-sex marriages



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Endemic Bird Day: Birders in India all set to document birds on eBird

This Endemic Bird Day (May 13), look out for birds that are local to your region, and document them to participate in a nation-wide birding event. City birders share their plans for the day



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World Environment Day: Biodegradable tableware manufactured from agricultural waste is making inroads into the market

On this World Environment Day, a look at the boom in biodegradable cutlery and crockery made from agricultural residue



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“I think there are many ways to reach youngsters”, says Sri Vidyadheesha Teertha Swami, of the Palimar Matha

The swamiji conducts online classes on Vedanta and delivers lectures




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Madras Day | A Chennai fisherwoman shows how to make the perfect fish curry

U Valli, a senior fisherwoman from Kasimedu, makes meen kozhambu and the elaborate thithippu that is specific to fisher families




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Meet Tamil Nadu’s bodybuilders who dedicate their lives to maintain a ripped physique

Tamil Nadu bodybuilders move to Chennai to pursue their dreams of a ripped physique, medals, fame, and a Government job



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Meet Coimbatore’s first woman detective

From shadowing people for hundreds of kilometres to investigating in disguises, detective IS Yasmin has gone several lengths to solve cases



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Telugu couple Alankrutha Chandra and Meher Gundavarum trade their techie jobs to embrace sustainable farming and clothing 

Here’s how the lockdown proved to be transformative for Alankrutha Chandra and Meher Gundavarum, inspiring them to return to Telangana and take up chemical-free farming and establish a clothing label, Elephant in You



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The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'




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'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.'




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'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'




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'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood'

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.'




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'Varun's Citadel Character Is Bambaiya'

'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'




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Samantha Dreams Of Being A Mother

'I don't think it's too late.'




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'In Equity Markets, One Has To Be...'

'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.'




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My Kid Brother Washington Sundar

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'




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Why The Pardesi Girl Quit The Movies

'Mom trusted the wrong people, and let the wrong kind of elements get into our life.'




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Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments.




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ISL: Goa claim yet another win in top-of-the-table tie

FC Goa registered a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC on Wednesday in the Indian Super League marking their second consecutive win to climb to top-three in standings.




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PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

Ajit Chavan was in prime form for the U Mumba as he led his team to a thrilling 42-40 victory over the Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Wednesday.




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Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.




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Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.




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UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on the night. Villa's World Cup-winning keeper Martinez was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one, and made several key saves to keep his team in the game.