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A Tribute: Goodbye Leonard, you brought us so much light
EulogyHis music — the dark lyrics, the dark voice — They moved me then; they move me still.Leonard_Cohen_Facebook750x500.jpgImage: Facebook/Leonard CohenJen Webb, University of Canberra Leonard Cohen...
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India wants to become a solar superpower – but its plans don't add up
Solar powerLargely powered by coal, India’s energy generation remains among the least sustainable of the world’s large countries.Solar panels_Wikimedia_By Brad Mattson-compressed.jpgPhoto by Brad...
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Lakshadweep’s Minicoy Island, a kingdom for women
CultureWhat makes Minicoy more special, is that their society is matriarchal but not just in name.Haritha JohnIMG_20161106_153917 - Copy.jpgPhotos : The News MinuteThe beach is a magical place at...
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Prince charming who? How Indian children's books are challenging stereotypes
Children's literatureThe children's literature we grew up reading passed on many stereotypes in the name of morality.Geetika MantriChildrens Lit_collage.jpgStories of demons, gods and fairy tales with...
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A sad song of musical censorship in India and Pakistan
MusicThe artificial boundaries that nationalism constructed during the Partition are being reinforced to this day via these music disputes.Hindustani classical music players_Jason...
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What's cooking in Tollywood? Six actors who own restaurants
EntertainmentThe food business is a popular choice for Tollywood stars.TNM Staffcollage-min.jpgImage courtesy: Facebook/AlluArjun and ZomatoActing is not a stable profession. You can be a star one day...
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The Soviet spy who foxed the Nazis - and inspired a hundred jokes
BooksA pioneer of investigative journalism in Soviet periodicals, the author also traced fugitive Nazis and Sicilian mafia leaders.IANSStirlitz_IANS_750x500.jpgIANSBy Vikas Datta Spy fiction we have...
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A century of Ammanur: Celebrating the life and art of a Koodiyattam maestro
Theatre Ammanur, the soft-spoken Guru was one of the greatest stalwarts of theatre that lived in the 20th century.Veejay SaiAmmanur Madhava Chakyar in the role of monkey king Bali in an act from...
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Forget sugar levels, here’s a feast that allows diabetics to indulge without...
FoodPartnering with 200 restaurants across 5 cities, “Diabetic Food Trail” offers specially curated menus for diabetics. seema_pinto_fb.jpgFacebook/ Diabetic Food TrailBy Arundhati Sarkar Finding a...
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In pictures: Cosplaying steals the show at Comic Con Bengaluru
CosplayFrom the Avengers to Harry Potter, Minions to our very own Chacha Choudhary, participants came dressed up as their favourite characters. TNM Staffcomic con main.jpgHundreds of comic fans, gamers...
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I stammer, so what? Meet people who did not give up
Speech defectA standup comedian, a professor, an MNC employee share their experiences as people who grew up stammering.Sowmya RajendranShy kid.jpgDelhi-based standup comedian Pooja Vijay is in a...
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Gautham Menon and his cop movies: Why is the heroine always dying?
Violence From "Kaakha Kaakha" to "Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada", the heroine is on her way to the grave.Sowmya Rajendrankaaka kaaka-compressed.jpgNo spoiler ahead. Gautham Menon's latest outing,...
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Doctor Strange, Vedic Mysticism and Theory of the Absurd: Finding the meaning...
CinemaLife is the meaning of life.Pavan Koradadoctor strange.jpg‘Doctor Strange’ is the latest movie in Marvel’s superhero series. Much praise is being heaped on the movie mostly for Benedict...
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When it comes to experts on TV, women are still neither seen nor heard
GenderDespite their increased representation, experts quoted by journalists on TV, radio or newspapers generally tend to be male.Panel discussion_Wikimedia_Biswarup Ganguly.JPGImage for representation...
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The Art of gifting: This Chennai company makes miniature dolls to make...
ArtThe most common occasions for which they get orders are weddings and birthdays.Monalisa Dasmy cute mini (1).jpgThey are tiny, adorable, can capture a special memory and also make for a very...
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Tattoo regret: Can you make it go away?
TattooTattoos often seem like a good idea in the moment, but tattoo regret is common. There is good reason, not the least of which is infection.tattoo-compressed.jpgGreg Hall, Case Western Reserve...
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How a gift of hair gives cancer survivors the confidence to face the world again
Cancer survivorsA cancer survivor, and those who donate hair speak out.Ananya BaruaHair Donation main_750x500.jpgSandra donating her hair “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,” goes the...
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Tamil sitcoms online: Finally, stories that the urban young will relate to
Web seriesThese shows are refreshingly honest about realities facing the urban young of today. Sowmya Rajendranweb series.jpgThe small screen on regional channels is now an overcrowded arena. Mega...
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Shankar is Tamil cinema's man of ambitions and Enthiran tells you why
CinemaRajinikanth as both the hero and villain, Aishwarya's dance, AR Rahman's music, Sujatha's script...phew!Sowmya RajendranEndhiran_Facebook.jpgFacebook/ Endhiran - The Robot Shankar's magnum opus...
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Tracking the most elusive predator: Secrets of the tiger’s life revealed
Book Excerpt In his latest book, tiger conservationist Valmik Thapar writes about his best encounters with this magnificent animal. Tiger_Ranthanbore_Wikicommons_Dibyendu_Ash.jpgDibyendu Ash via...
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