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If gig economy is the future, India should first ensure rights of workers
OpinionIn an era displaying staunch resistance against rigid hierarchies and bureaucracy in the workplace, gig work is viewed as a tool of liberation. Now, ensuring the welfare and rights of gig...
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Karnataka Congress united against Eshwarappa, divided while taking on...
PoliticsCommunal polarisation by Hindutva groups has become the order of the day in Karnataka, with some leaders of the ruling BJP openly supporting them. The Congress, however, has been fighting shy...
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In Karnataka, a heritage sojourn through the sacred ensemble of the Hoysalas
HeritageThe Hoysala temples in Karnataka’s Belur, Halebeedu and Somanathapura, which boast a distinctive style of temple architecture, are India’s official nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List...
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Spiritual yearning and gender: What entering a mosque meant to a woman
GenderA woman writes about her spiritual journey while entering a mosque in Kerala that opened its doors to women for only the second time in three decades.Noorjahan TWikimediaCommons/Khaiseaa“What’s...
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Dancing with the bhoothas: The spectacle of coastal Karnataka’s ritual arts
CultureAn integral part of Tulu Nadu’s distinctive culture is its seasonal rituals and festivals that take you down a road of mysticism, where dancers sway in a trance, in imitation of the spirits they...
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Beyond Bekal Fort: Kerala’s Kasaragod is a treasure trove waiting to be...
TravelKasaragod, Kerala’s northernmost district that boasts a unique blend of varied landscapes, culture, languages and cuisines, is on its way to becoming an exclusive, eco-friendly tourist...
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How caste exclusion is threatening a 2000-year-old art form with UNESCO tag
ControversyIt's been 87 years since Kerala allowed people of all castes to enter temples but koothambalams inside the shrine where Kutiyattam and Koothu are performed remain the exclusive preserve of...
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Looking for cycle trails around Bengaluru? Here are 5 popular locations
TravelThough the traffic and potholes of the city may deter some, there are plenty of routes in and around Bengaluru that make for a scenic getaway.TNM StaffImage for representationAs Bengaluru shivers...
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Audiobooks are helping people find their way back to books
BooksContrary to the assumption that audiobooks further discourage people from cultivating a reading habit, they have opened up new libraries for those with visual disabilities, brought people closer...
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Drive-in beach to toddy-loving deity, Kerala’s Kannur has ample to offer
TravelThe coastal town, believed to be the ancient port of Naura, has historically enticed visitors from far-flung corners of the world, with travellers like Ibn Battuta eulogising its legendary...
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In Kerala’s Wayanad, soak up the thrills and spills of the great outdoors
TravelClimb up the Chembra Peak and pitch a tent, zipline through the tea plantations of Pozhuthana, go island hopping to Kuruva Dweep, or embark on a trek through the dense forests to Pakshipathalam...
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Dream Factory: A novel in translation offers fascinating glimpse into 80’s...
Book Interview‘Dream Factory’, set in Kollywood of the 1980s, is the translation of ‘Kanavu Thozhirsalai’, a book by popular novelist and screenwriter Sujatha Rangarajan.Saradha UHarperCollinsArun...
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How Motherjane carved out a niche for itself in Kerala’s rock scene
Rock MusicTNM traces the history of Motherjane, one of the most beloved rock bands to spring from Kerala, as the 26-year-old band brings out its third album, an extended play of four tracks called ‘1 1...
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The small wins of good LGBTQIA+ representation in Bigg Boss Malayalam
Queer visibilityBigg Boss is endorsed by Mohanlal, and is loved and watched by lakhs of people in Kerala. The awareness and visibility that proper queer representation on a show like this offers is...
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Anegundi, a quaint Karnataka hamlet, is a study in sustainable rural tourism
TravelThis semi-rural region with its strong, agrarian crafts culture has become a role model in heritage conservation and sustainable rural tourism.Susheela NairPampa Sarovara. Pic: Susheela NairAfter...
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From access to seating, Kerala film theatres are hardly disabled-friendly
DISABILITY RIGHTSA discussion on disabled-friendly theatres came up after Paresh Palicha, a movie critic with cerebral palsy, wrote about his experience with a Kochi cinema house.CrisLakshmi...
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Sunflower fields to vineyards: Four spots in Karnataka that feel like movie...
TravelFrom endless fields of flowers to serene landscapes, here are five tourist spots in Karnataka that can make you feel as though you’re living the reel life. TNM StaffSunflowers at Gundlupet |...
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Bengaluru artist's video against plagiarism goes viral
ControversryNidhi Mariam Jacob, who specialises in botanical garden art, spoke out in a video about fashion brands that use the work of artists without permission and get away with it.CrisAt first,...
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A sojourn through Nilambur’s teak jungles, rock shelters and kovilakam clusters
TravelBesides the world’s oldest teak plantation and the teak museum, Nilambur in Kerala is also known for its vast rainforests, sparkling waterfalls and extensive plantations of bamboo, rosewood, and...
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Tomb of Sand: Fairy-tale like, this Booker winner questions many norms
BooksThe author was never congratulated by the Prime Minister of India despite becoming the first writer of an Indian language to win the Booker. CrisFirst, turning away from the family, then...
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