Myriad factors inspire him as a musician, says ghatam exponent Udupi S. Sreedhar

Rejected by cabbies and out of ‘legal’ cash, LOCAL TEA PARTY faces life without 500- and 1000-rupee notes

Thekkae Theruvu Malika witnesses several landmark events in the history of Travancore

In her new avatar, graphic artist Simi Raghavan finds herself as a successful illustrator of colouring books for adults

Hillary comes across as someone playing by men’s locker-room rules.

That is why Odissi has survived for centuries, says Arushi Mudgal to PARSHATHY J. NATH

Youngsters share their stories of living with Type 1 diabetes

SUVASINI SRIDHARAN says her baby already loves to nibble books, and it is just a matter of time before she starts reading them

A victim of ‘beardism’, VISHAL MENON finds all is fine and dandy during no-shave November

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

Artist Sivaraman and CRY joined hands to spread the message of child rights through a sand sculpture on Marina Beach

Sthaayi Children’s Theatre presents an entertaining play on Children’s Day

As Chennai gears up for Margazhi magic, NAVEENA VIJAYAN discovers a thriving culture for Western contemporary music in the city

At the ‘Toy from Trash’ workshop, children infused life into toys with their thoughts, touch and stories

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

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

At the Dolls of Japan exhibition, get acquainted with 74 figurines from the Far East Asian island

London-based actor Sarah Rundle regales us with tales from her world of storytelling

A new feature on the personal finance manager app helps identify ATMs with cash

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

Blue Rose is a musical short film by techies of Infosys

Innumerable battles, countless sagas of bravery... Capt. D.P. Ramachandran of Colours of Glory Foundation tells DEEPA ALEXANDER why the heroism of our men and women in arms needs to be celebrated

Women entrepreneurs from Thiruvananthapuram talk about what drives them on the occasion of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.

On the occasion of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, TEAM MELANGE speaks to founders of startups from across the country on what drives them

Clothing, pickles, packaging... the city has a thriving organic ecosystem, writes RANJANI RAJENDRA

What are the best places to have this decadent dessert in the city? PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY and RANJANI RAJENDRA find out

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

From serving traditional meals in car parks to packaging coffee decoction, the city’s wedding caterers are finding innovative ways to power through the COVID-19 crisis

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

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

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

Kolkata’s Town Hall, where the swadeshi movement formally began and which had a strong association with the Indian nationalist movement, will be opened to public soon

Youth Volunteers are helping handholding COVID-19 affected migrant families to boost the emotional wellness of their children

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

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

The eCAPA exhibition in Delhi is helping neurodiverse artists join the mainstream, as art lovers and celebrities join hands to showcase and buy the incredible works

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

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

The story of a doctor who holds a stethoscope and a camera with a flair

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

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