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Famed Manipuri artiste Sadananda Singh to perform at Kerala's National Mime Fest
TheatreSadananda Singh tells TNM that there isn't much space for mime artistes today.CrisWith a plate of rice in his hands Dr Y Sadananda Singh finds a place to sit on the open ground of the Bharat...
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‘It’s not easy to present mimes with political themes in Kerala’: Artiste...
TheatreAdvocate Sreekumar, the director of Trivandrum Mimers, has kept the troupe – which is also the first in the state -- going for 28 years. CrisA mime performance by Trivandrum Mimers /...
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A whiff of ittar: This 50-year-old Hyd perfumery is a pioneer at blending...
CultureNot only does the shop have ittars from around the world, bring any fragrance and the Famous Perfumery Centre can recreate an almost accurate replica.Priyanka RichiWalking through the streets...
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Meet Hyd artist Sri Priyatham, Netflix official illustrator for ‘Stranger...
ArtA freelance illustrator from Hyderabad, Sri Priyatham says he was shortlisted after the streaming giant happened to chance upon his profile on Instagram.Priyanka RichiSeason 3 of Stranger Things,...
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Meet the 20-something Indians who have made their name and business on Instagram
Without the requirement for a physical space or setting up a website, many have used Instagram to build thriving businesses.Geetika MantriFrom left: Tina, Loganathan, Alisha “I’ve always baked,” says...
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Meet Prakash, the ‘Bicycle Mayor’ of T’puram who is doing his bit to promote...
CyclingPrakash P Gopinath has been involved in promoting cycling in the city, among the young and old and especially among women.CrisYou can’t miss the orange shirt. In the middle of a crowd, and at...
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From a simple meal to iftar parties: How Hyderabad's Ramzan traditions have...
CultureWith change in lifestyle and increase in income, iftar has evolved too.Priyanka RichiWikimedia/ MiansariIt’s Ramzan season and in the evening, as the entire city of Hyderabad makes a move back...
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Meet the artist who converts puns in Malayalam and English into comics
ArtSabari Venu, who posts comics under the Instagram handle Mean Curry, uses word play in Malayalam and English for his work.CrisThe best way to start telling this story would be by posting this below....
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Madurai's Prema Vilas alwa: The story of the city's 65-yr-old sweet shop
FoodAlthough Thirunelveli Iruttu Kadai alwa precedes it by its world-famous reputation, Madurai’s Prema Vilas has plonked itself on a sweet spot in a city that’s famed for its meat delicacies.Anjana...
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Meet Naseera Melattur, Kerala’s ‘TikTok Ithatha’ whose videos are going viral
Social MediaIt is not just her fun videos that have brought her attention, but the way she responds to the inevitable abusive comments on her videos.CrisWhy did you call me, she asks. She hasn’t done...
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Tulu Nadu's Byari language and its struggle for an identity
LanguageByari (or Beary as it is commonly spelled) is not officially recognised as a distinct language and was traditionally considered to be a dialect of Malayalam.Karthik MalliHow does a widely...
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These five students have opened a venue for fun and art events in...
EventsCalled Space, the venue allows you to host and attend events, sell or buy artworks, and even functions as a co-working space.CrisStudents who run 'Space' in ThiruvananthapuramShilpa raises her...
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Meet the Kerala man who promotes cycling through a free bicycle-sharing club
CyclingCalled Athi’s Bicycle Club, the service was initially started in Thiruvananthapuram, but is now more popular in Kochi, and is also picking up in Chennai.CrisYear 2011 was still a time of SMSes,...
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For the love of poetry: Meet the 70-yr-old reviving Telugu padyams on his blog
PoetryAfter his retirement in 2008, Kandi Shankaraiah began his blog ‘Shankarabharanam’ which today has readers from across the globe.Priyanka RichiIt may be a cliché to call 70-year-old Kandi...
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A love for words: Writer Poomani on his books, translation, and film adaptations
Interview37 years after 'Vekkai' was first published, the book is being translated into English and also adapted for the screen as Vetrimaaran-Dhanush's 'Asuran'. Anjana ShekarIn writer Poomani’s...
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Beyond haleem, here are some must-try Ramzan delicacies in Hyderabad
FoodSonu Kebabs is one among the many restaurants that serve lip-smacking dishes until 4 am during Ramzan. Priyanka RichiRamzan in Hyderabad is not just about Haleem. Although Haleem, which was once an...
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Forget kothu parotta or chilly parotta, if you’re in Madurai try the bun parotta
Food This Madurai special traces its origin to a roadside eatery that was started in the early ‘90s.Anjana ShekarYou might be familiar with the south Indian parotta (pronounced barotta/prota) in its...
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The ‘pawparazzi’ is here: Meet the Hyderabad 22-yr-old who photographs pets
PhotographyPrathima Pingali took to pet photography after her dog Pax passed away two years ago.Priyanka RichiPrathima Pingali isn’t your average photographer trying to manipulate her models into...
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Meet New York’s dosa man, who puts his own spin on this south Indian fare
FoodKandaswamy Thirukumar, an immigrant from Sri Lanka, says his aim is to make south Indian food international.Nikhita VenugopalAfter four straight days of rain in New York, the sun was finally out...
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A slice of Kerala in a children's mystery novel: Meet author Arathi Menon
BooksArathi Menon, whose first book ‘Leaving Home with Half a Fridge’ was on her divorce, has now come out with a children’s mystery novel.CrisPhoto: John AntonyFour years ago, Arathi Menon wrote about...
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