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How to talk to adolescents about sex: 6 tips for parents
ParentingIf you are a parent who wishes to have these conversations with your child but are unsure about how to do it, here are some tips by Sowmya Rajendran.Sowmya RajendranPixabay/Image for...
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Books to cinema and culture, a Bengaluru community library is changing kids'...
EducationLocated in Roopena Agrahara, a small fringe neighbourhood of labourer communities, the library provides opportunities to children from underprivileged backgrounds.Melvin MathewHaadibadiAs the...
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How Kerala farmers are reviving the age-old practice of 'kattas' check dams
AgricultureA forgotten practice, kattas have found renewed utility in the area due to drought and unavailability of water.Haritha JohnTravelling through the rural areas of Dakshina Kannada district of...
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Bengaluru to Leh with two dogs and a kitten: A couple's incredible road trip
BlogWe travelled 10,000 kms in 2.5 months with our pets — here's our story.Arun SekharArun Sekhar with wife Rimjhim and their petsWith COVID-19 restrictions easing up, I did a bike trip from Bengaluru...
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Month-long training, mock drills and more: Behind TN’s famed jallikattu events
CultureTamil Nadu’s jallikattu events are held around the state’s harvest festival Pongal every year. Megha KaveriFile image/PTIFor M Surya, the final round of preparation for the jallikattu in...
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‘Chithram’ to ‘Godfather’, know the music composers behind these Malayalam hits
MusicEven though they made quite popular songs at the time, some composers faded away quietly, without gaining a lot of attention.CrisDecades after they were made, sung, and played in loops on...
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Fitness, friendship and camaraderie: This unique Kerala walkers’ club turned 10
HobbyWalkmates Pachalam, a group of morning walkers, marathon runners, cyclists and singers, was formed when a few neighbours from the locality planned morning walks.Gladwin EmmanuelVisit the Pachalam...
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Underground wonderland: Andhra's Belum Caves offer a surreal experience
TRAVELThe second largest cave system in India hides beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations, underground fountains and more.Susheela NairSusheela NairIt was twilight when we reached the...
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Jughead Special to Roy's Folly: The Fruit Shop on Greams Road story
Food Mohammad Salim and Harris were friends who decided to open a juice bar in 1995, which grew into one of Chennai’s most iconic chains.Sreedevi JayarajanIt’s hard not to recognise the lemon yellow...
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Why shoppers are turning to Insta thrift stores for sustainable and...
FashionOnline thrift stores generally source their collections from factory outlets, flea markets, factory reject thrift stores, closet clearance, among others.Treesa Reena JohnInstagram /...
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How Hyderabad designers are taking the city to new fashion heights
FashionThree designers from the city share their thoughts on Hyderabad’s evolution as a fashion centre, and why they chose to stay in the city. Sanjana DeshpandeIndia’s high-end fashion world is often...
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How the Sufi Dargah culture is an embodiment of communal harmony in Telangana
Communal HarmonyThe Sufi culture flourished in dargahs in the erstwhile Deccan region because of its inclusive nature.Charan TejaAll images : Charan Teja / TNM“Matham marisi kulam marisi, Ooru-vaada...
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Hauntingly beautiful Kashmiri short film ‘Jhelum’ is a story of loss
Short filmDirected by Faheem Abdullah and Imbesat Ahmad, ‘Jhelum’ is about a young Kashmiri boy’s journey in search of closure for him and his mother.Sravasti DattaA screenshot from JhelumA young...
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Why the centuries-old martial art Kalaripayattu is still drawing followers
Martial ArtsThe Kerala government recently introduced a Kalaripayattu academy in Thiruvananthapuram. Haritha JohnIt’s not uncommon for age-old traditions and practices to fade away over the years. But...
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Despite new football turfs and stadiums, Kerala yearns for playgrounds
FitnessEmpty plots of land which would double up as playgrounds are increasingly being used to build commercial buildings too.Haritha JohnRepresentational ImageAdhil, a 10-year-old from Kasaragod...
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These former royal retreats in south India promise a luxurious vacation
TRAVELFrom Mysuru to Kochi, the palaces-turned-hotels retain the grandeur of the past. Susheela NairSusheela NairIt was in the late eighties that a few enterprising individuals like Aman Nath and the...
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Go eco-friendly with Vani Murthy, Bengaluru-based zero-waste Insta influencer
EnvironmentWith videos on composting tips and other zero-waste hacks such as bio enzymes and zero-waste recipes, Vani Murthy has become a household name.Neetha JohnThere is always a turning point in...
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Beyond Vanjaram and Pomfret: A Chennai collective promotes sustainable seafood
Sustainability In Season Fish helps fish lovers diversify their menu, pick alternative seafood and connects them with artisanal fishermen who source these breeds in a sustainable way. Sreedevi...
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Millet Marvels: A Hyderabad restaurant that pushes millets as alternative to...
FoodAs a doctor, Bharat Reddy tells TNM what made him launch a restaurant that focusses on food made of whole-grain millets.Rajeswari ParasaBy ArrangementMillet laddu, millet burgers, millet muesli —...
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This TN women's group is one of the first to harvest moringa honey in the region
Human InterestWith the help of the social arms of corporate companies, the women have been trained in beekeeping and have secured lands for the venture.Anjana ShekarCome summer, a group of women from...
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