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The mesmerising experience of seeing the majestic Jog Falls for the first time
TravelA writer looks back on her mother’s story of witnessing the Jog Falls, and witnesses the same with her son.Gita AravamudanAll images courtesy Gita AravamudanAnd there it was, the rock my mother...
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Karnad’s last play ‘Crossing to Talikota’: Textured take on fall of...
TheatreDirected by Arjun Sajnani, the play will have its world premiere in Bengaluru on October 2, with shows on 3, 4, 5, 6 and 20 October as well.Kala KanthanPics courtesy: Ashok MandannaThe first...
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From sandalwood trees to herbs, this Chennai man's garden is a mini forest
EnvironmentJaswant has managed to grow a mini forest with over 350 herbal plants, tall sandalwood trees, flowering plants, fruit trees, bonsai and more.Anjana ShekarJaswant Singh’s house in Mogappair,...
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Hyderabad's lukhmi: Once a favourite meat snack, this savoury dish is...
Food Once a popular starter at weddings, the popularity of this crispy Hyderabadi snack is slowly dwindling due to escalating meat prices and other factors.Priyanka RichiAll images: Priyanka...
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Changing a mindset: Why the Jamat-e-Islami is teaching Telugu in Hyderabad's...
LanguageThe rapid growth and urbanisation of the city over the last two decades has made it necessary for the people of old city to learn the language.Wajeed Ullah KhanAiming to popularise and change...
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Silk Smitha in Van Gogh’s Wheat Field: Chennai artist creates viral mash-ups
Art Going by the name ‘Kalakki’, artist Charles Britto’s mash-ups of photos of Tamil film stars superimposed over Renaissance and Realism paintings have gone viral.Anjana ShekarAll photos courtesy...
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Every person, place is sculpted with a story: Hyd poet Saima Afreen on debut...
InterviewTNM speaks to Saima, who is currently working as deputy city editor at The New Indian Express in Hyderabad, about the inspiration behind the collection.Priyanka RichiSaima Afreen’s debut...
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'Wish to inspire people to celebrate the country': Singer Shailendra Singh intv
MusicSinger Shailender Singh and music director Mithoon have collaborated to release the song 'One India My India'. Gokul RamMumbai born actor-singer Shailender Singh got his break by singing a song in...
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Dindigul’s unique locks: Unlocking the history of a specialty craft
CraftThe product, which recently received the GI tag, is believed to have a history going back at least 400 years.Anjana Shekar“To understand how this lock works, you’ll have to listen to a story,”...
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From condom use to dealing with cops: How TN sex workers' collective is helping
Women's RightsThe Vadamalar Federation has collectivised about 550 women in the state who voluntarily do sex work for a living.Janani Venkatesh“My body, my business. Is that too much to ask for?”...
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Meet Hyd memorabilia artist Anila who has Nani, Tamannaah and other celebs as...
FeatureAnila and her team also specialise in making breast milk and umbilical cord jewellery and memorabilia with ashes for people who have lost their dear ones. Priyanka RichiWhen Telugu actor Nani's...
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This Kerala artist’s stark black-and-white drawings highlight pollution in...
ArtA recipient of the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi award in 2010, Kochi-based artist G Prathapan has done more than 100 works in the series.Elizabeth ThomasAll drawings courtesy: G PrathapanArtist G...
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Ziro Music Festival: When a quiet valley in Arunachal comes alive with music
Music FestThe author travelled to Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley to experience this year’s edition, which had Lucky Ali performing the headlining act.Nishal LamaAll pics by Nishal LamaCome September...
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The pagadi makers of Hyderabad: How the festive turbans business is growing...
FeatureThe streets of Lad Bazaar, most famous for its bangles, are now seeing another growing business: pagadi makers.Wajeed Ullah KhanAs wedding season approaches in Hyderabad's Old City, it's hard to...
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'Everyday life is beautiful': Meet self-taught Hyderabadi artist Moshe Dayan
ArtEach of his works displays a brilliant use of colours in the composition and when coupled with the lighting, they stand out from the crowd.Charan TejaAll the images: By arrangement A traffic jam at...
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No to plastic: A visit to Hyderabad's first zero-waste eco-store
Waste ManagementThe store encourages people to bring their own bags and sells a wide range of products to minimise the need for single-use plastic.Priyanka RichiJyothi and Pankaj, a chartered...
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Meet 94-yr-old Namboodiri, famous artist whose sketches capture life across...
InterviewIn his recently-translated book ‘Sketches’, the nonagenarian artist describes the characters who've touched his life and a long-ago Kerala, in pictures and words.Cris KM Vasudevan Namboodiri...
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Rs 1 lakh for 15 truffles: ITC debuts world’s most expensive chocolate
ChocolateNo, they aren't made of gold.TNM StaffSome say chocolate is the ultimate guilty pleasure. We may have our differences over which chocolate we prefer, but everyone has a favourite. However,...
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This Karnataka women’s group keeps alive the art of making traditional...
Craft Bamboo straws, rope, glue, colour, crepe paper, and a little bit of patience — here’s what goes into making the traditional Deepavali lanterns.Harsha Raj GattyAll pictures by MamathaIn the midst...
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Once a busy spice trading centre, the ruins of Alamparai Fort still resound...
TravelAgainst the backdrop of the sea and the backwaters of the many beaches that run through Mahabalipuram, the ruins of the brick and lime mortar fort are a sight to behold.Susheela NairAll...
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