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“Earth Day is a celebration of the Earth but in some ways, it is also a mourning for things that we have lost; There are...
21/04/2023

“Earth Day is a celebration of the Earth but in some ways, it is also a mourning for things that we have lost; There are so many species that have gone extinct, so many forests being completely decimated,” says artist Aarti Vir, talking to Neeraja Murthy about her show that is ongoing at Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad.


https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/ceramic-artist-aarti-vir-celebrates-the-earth-in-her-works-while-mourning-for-things-lost/article66750585.ece

Ceramic artist Aarti Vir’s collection of abstract watercolour paintings and handmade ceramics commemorate World Earth Day

"In 'Bajaar' street vendors, food stalls, flower baskets et al jostle for space with customers, while ‘Attakatha’ had an...
17/04/2023

"In 'Bajaar' street vendors, food stalls, flower baskets et al jostle for space with customers, while ‘Attakatha’ had an atmosphere of sacredness even with no gods depicted," says based Surabhi Banerjee whose art doubles as puzzles.

https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-big-picture-a-painting-in-puzzles/article66638018.ece

Bengaluru-based illustrator Surabhi Banerjee releases four 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle box set based on her maximalist art of Indian cities and culture .

This  , home chefs in   have made it easy to host an  . Kits from Baked 'N' Cooked, Yummyspot, O'roti restaurant and oth...
15/04/2023

This , home chefs in have made it easy to host an . Kits from Baked 'N' Cooked, Yummyspot, O'roti restaurant and others pack in season essentials such as pathiri, parathas, ghee rice, ottada, idiyappam, curry, biriyani and desserts.

https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/home-cooks-and-home-chefs-in-thiruvananthapuram-sell-iftar-kits-for-ramzan/article66697833.ece

malabari snacks, kanji, biriyani, ghee rice and more are in the iftar kits sold by home cooks and home chefs in thiruvananthapuram for ramzan

This unassuming family of luthiers in Chendamangalam near   in Kerala, uses spruce, alpine maple and ebony to craft thei...
12/04/2023

This unassuming family of luthiers in Chendamangalam near in Kerala, uses spruce, alpine maple and ebony to craft their , each of which take 250-300 hours to complete. Their clientele include violinists Kumaresh R and Edappally Ajith Kumar.

https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/vinay-murali-from-kerala-is-one-of-the-handful-of-luthiers-in-india-who-handcrafts-violins/article66590030.ece

Vinay Murali handcrafts violins, for which he makes the varnish and the glue at home. He works with his father Murali and brother Vijay out of a 100 sq ft studio in Chendamangalam near Kochi, Kerala.

Thespian Girish Karnad's last play Crossing to Talikota comes to  , courtesy director Arjun Sajnani and his troupe. A ch...
29/03/2023

Thespian Girish Karnad's last play Crossing to Talikota comes to , courtesy director Arjun Sajnani and his troupe. A character study on ambition, greed and ego, this play depicting a period in Indian history, conveys truths that are relevant even today.

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/arjun-sajnani-talks-about-crossing-to-talikota-girish-karnads-last-play/article66587329.ece

Directed by Arjun Sajnani, Crossing to Talikota, a play by the late Girish Karnad, reopens in Bengaluru this weekend

An avid traveller,  -based artist Sastry Sanyasayya’s paintings are inspired by memories of places he has visited. At hi...
11/03/2023

An avid traveller, -based artist Sastry Sanyasayya’s paintings are inspired by memories of places he has visited. At his ongoing exhibition on display at Gallery Space, one can see how he explores buildings with a play of colour, light and space, evoking a sense of community.

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/sastry-sanyasayya-dabbles-in-abstract-art-with-bright-colours/article66590816.ece

ManagerAn official of the anti-corruption bureau in Hyderabad, Sastry Sanyasayya is passionate about art too

When was the last time you saw a Rufous treepie, flameback woodpeckers or Loten’s sunbirds in  ? According to  ,   and o...
08/03/2023

When was the last time you saw a Rufous treepie, flameback woodpeckers or Loten’s sunbirds in ? According to , and other enthusiasts, these feathered friends are back to crooning their signature tunes in the city.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/thiruvananthapurams-green-cover-has-helped-many-bird-species-thrive-in-urban-and-suburban-gardens/article66559287.ece

Thiruvananthapuram’s urban diversity has helped in providing food and shelter to different species of birds that fill the day with bird song

Now, enjoy a shaadi ki dawat without attending an actual nikaah in  , at this lavish spread which will include close to ...
02/03/2023

Now, enjoy a shaadi ki dawat without attending an actual nikaah in , at this lavish spread which will include close to 18 dishes, such as lukhmi kebab, loose prawns, shaadi ka laal chicken and more, as well as wedding-style service and seating arrangements.
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/hyderabadi-wedding-food/article66535408.ece

‘Hyderabadi Shaadi ki Dawat’ a food event, gives food lovers a taste of traditional food served at Hyderabadi Muslim weddings

Fancy a cuppa?  “Ragi and   are like best friends," says Jagannath Chinary of Jagannath Millet Hub in  , Odisha, whose  ...
28/02/2023

Fancy a cuppa? “Ragi and are like best friends," says Jagannath Chinary of Jagannath Millet Hub in , Odisha, whose -based tea powder is boiled with water and jaggery for two minutes and served with a dash of black salt and two drops of lemon juice.


https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/here-comes-a-flavoured-ragi-tea/article66508029.ece

Jaypore-based Jagannath Chinary introduces us to tea with a twist in his hometown Jeypore in Odisha

The life of the   community in   and their songs are closely linked to the sacred groves, ancient houses and temples, be...
19/02/2023

The life of the community in and their songs are closely linked to the sacred groves, ancient houses and temples, believed to be the abode of serpents. 'Sarpolsavam' (festival of the ) or 'Sarppamthullal' (dance of the snakes) is conducted to propitiate the serpent gods.

https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/pulluvanpattu-artiste-jayakumar-gopinath-on-keeping-the-legacy-alive/article66488597.ece

Jayakumar Gopinath talks about Pulluvanpattu, the ritualistic art form of Kerala that sings songs for the snake gods, and how his community is trying to preserve it

Apart from a new fuel saving tech, the   EX also gets a silent starter feature that is not available on the rest of the ...
17/02/2023

Apart from a new fuel saving tech, the EX also gets a silent starter feature that is not available on the rest of the Burgman range yet. Being equipped with the new SEP-alpha tech and an auto start/stop feature, also makes the EX a more refined experience.

https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/motoring/suzuki-burgman-street-ex-old-wine-slightly-newer-wineskin/article66496704.ece

Larger wheels and improved handling makes the Burgman Street EX feel more composed around corners, and it has lost the slightly skittish feeling of the standard version

European hops provide a crisp and refreshing taste, while Indian rice flakes add a subtle sweetness and smoothness to th...
15/02/2023

European hops provide a crisp and refreshing taste, while Indian rice flakes add a subtle sweetness and smoothness to the finish of . The unique flavour of this brewed in make it perfect to pair with a wide range of food, ranging from cheese platters and toasted vegetables to spicy curries and grilled seafood and meat.”

https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/malayali-a-beer-crafted-in-poland-and-marketed-by-two-keralites/article66481303.ece

Malayali, the beer brewed in Poland with parboiled rice flakes to avoid wastage, was the brainchild of two Keralites

The CB300F by   is the only bike in its class to feature a traction control system; a nice safety feature in low-grip si...
11/01/2023

The CB300F by is the only bike in its class to feature a traction control system; a nice safety feature in low-grip situations. Along with a strong torque output and the all-out performance of its motor, this is a quick, well-built, feature-packed offering.

https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/motoring/honda-cb300f-review/article66349036.ece

This bike seems ideal for city commute, but certain features of the brake and wheels, leave you having a love-hate relationship with it

“Survivors of   crimes are scared of being photographed. I explained the importance of their stories and how it could pr...
17/11/2022

“Survivors of crimes are scared of being photographed. I explained the importance of their stories and how it could prevent others from falling into the same traps," says Smita. She tells Sangeetha Devi about her and how it came to be.

https://www.thehindu.com/books/smita-sharmas-photo-book-we-cry-in-silence-investigates-cross-border-trafficking/article66106877.ece

Photojournalist Smita Sharma’s book ‘We Cry in Silence’ lays bare the patriarchy that makes girls an easy target for traffickers

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