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The karigar goes remote: on S24 Parganas’ embroidered creations

Bengaluru-based S24 Parganas employs aari and zardozi hand embroiderers from the West Bengal district of the same name to craft statement tops, dresses and jackets from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/CKit2Hf

Former prison Cascades Female Factory in Australia is today a grim reminder of the region’s convict ancestry

The World Heritage site reopened this March with a $5 million state-of-the-art history and interpretation centre from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/7mQKhcP

Expression of empowerment through performing arts

Performing arts channelise the strengths and vulnerabilities of the LGBTQ+ community in Hyderabad  from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/V0ZeOzy

Good blend of flavour and ingredients

In Hyderabad for a food fest, Turkish chef Eyüp Kemal conducted a culinary workshop from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/FVT4OPg

From World War bombings to ancient churches: new cycling tours cover Chennai’s history

Chennai’s Cycling Yogis joins hands with TTDC to explore everything from Madras’ ancient history to its streets with the funniest names, in its latest set of heritage cycling toursRamanujar Moulana, founder of Cycling Yogis, discusses the trend of cycle tourism, overlooked cultural spots in Madras and upcoming heritage cycling tours from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/AyIsR0D

Expect experimental plates and elegant cakes at Finale, Chennai’s new dessert bar

It depends on the doughnut... The newly launched Finale offers a seasonal menu — from freshly made raspberry brioche doughnuts to experimental desserts from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/oVlACD4

Yay! Chennai’s popular Covelong Classic - Surf, Music and Fitness Festival is back, with a host of new attractions

It will take place at Surf Turf on ECR, between August 5 and 7 from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/pgbIjQS

Chromatics Ensemble will perform operatic music from across centuries

Chromatics, an ensemble of soloists, returns to the stage with a concert at Goethe Institut from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3h12Jkx

Thousands celebrate as Chennai Rainbow Pride Parade returns after two-year gap

Chennai Pride Parade returned after two years, as the city’s marquee event that has marked a recognition of struggle, celebration of identities and a simple call to be seen from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/RrDyIdZ

Mahindra Scorpio-N launched

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Kawasaki rolls out Ninja 400

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Taking lemonade, seriously, MBA Limbupaniwala

MBA Limbupaniwala, a lemonade cart by Arif Hussain’s is shot at being an example of a small-scale startup from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/zMYKW9l

‘My story left Madhavan in tears’, says space scientist Nambi Narayanan

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, a film on Nambi Narayanan, directed by R Madhavan and starring him in the lead, zooms into the achievements of the scientist, falsely accused in an espionage case from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/HvXUxnl

Michelin bags government’s first 5-star rating for fuel efficiency

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2022 KTM 390 Adventure: A fantastic do-it-all motorcycle

This handsome bike, with its smooth throttle responses and no nasty heat from the engine, gives you an enjoyable surge of power from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/eF0KfNM

India-spec Hyundai Tucson to be unveiled

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Skoda to replace touchscreens on Kushaq Monte Carlo

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M&M unveils new Scorpio-N at ₹11.99 lakh

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Survey in north Karnataka reveals why rural women offer biscuits to their children

A women’s voluntary group working is helping counter malnutrition among children in 30 villages of Belagavi district in Karnataka. They are creating awareness among mothers about malnutrition and nutritious food from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/wHsCWxR

A short film with sign language to honour pride month shows love needs no language

Monisha Ajgaonkar’s concept film ‘Our own galaxy’ demonstrates that love transcends language from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/CbdwSTn

Bengaluru’s MAP, Microsoft launch AI-powered platform for textile history

Bengaluru-based Museum of Art & Photography collaborates with Microsoft to launch an AI-powered, interactive digital platform that guides the viewer through textile history across regions and eras from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/HEdunwG

The first graphic novel on Bhagat Singh unravels his enigma

Ikroop Sandhu’s work, the first graphic novel on Bhagat Singh, attempts to demystify the revolutionary’s character from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Hl8dAk5

Ola S1 Pro’s MoveOS 2 update gets cruise control

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Smart about storage

Your options don’t always have to mean built-in cupboards, closets and cabinets. Bring home one of these aesthetic and functional pieces from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/A5omURf

‘From Where all the sweat?’ in Thiruvananthapuram features works by 28 artists

The show, curated by Niranjana Surendran, has artworks in various mediums from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/iGZhkxV

Geek out on beauty routines: on Canadian skincare brand The Ordinary’s launch in India

Popular for affordable, science-backed skincare formulations, Canadian cult favourite, The Ordinary, launches in India, in their trademark monotone bottles from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/tP9zEUl

The vault catches the eye

A dining space built amidst lush green surroundings. By Nandhini Sundar from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/J9gFTSy

China’s CATL to produce next-generation EV battery in 2023

CATL’s new battery, called Qilin, will boost volume utilisation rate to 72%, the world’s highest, versus 50% for its first generation launched in 2019 from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/il2WzQO

Connecting the dots

The exhibition Traversing Space - Here & Beyond celebrates 100 years of Sayed Haider Raza  from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/hXzHj5m

Digital wearables can expose users to cyberattacks: IEEE

Users wrongly believe wearables have low cybersecurity risk compared with computers’ from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/5YFKMNR

I-was-not-born-yesterday apps

For teachers who want to give you one, daredevil scooter-pooling dads, spying uncles and aunties who saw you on a bike with a boy, and more from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/65CkdYZ

MasterChef’s Sashi Cheliah gears up to launch Pandan Club in Chennai

Sashi was the winner of MasterChef Australia Season 10. This will be his first restaurant in India, in T Nagar, serving Peranakan cuisine and lemongrass cocktails from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/EQmwfHW

Why do Asian koels sing during the monsoon?

Koels get romantic in the rain. Listen to them sing their hearts out, signifying the start of their mating season from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/9jtURex

Price of Yamaha scooters in India shoots up

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Jeep’s small SUV to debut globally

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Chennai Pride Parade is back

The parade on Sunday is one of many Pride Month events in the city, as Tamil Nadu Rainbow Coalition springs back into action after a two-year hiatus from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/5VuNBsg

Students of the city: architect Sameep Padora on his ongoing exhibition, (de)Coding Mumbai

In the process of highlighting the history of development plans in Maximum City through 18 case studies, the architect says he has learnt a lot from Mumbai’s residents from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3S5Up7c

A display of posters and charts on astronomy at District Central Library in Coimbatore

A pictorial display of charts and models at the district central library introduces students to the basics of astronomy, galaxies, stars and the milky way from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/wEjsbcy

A book on yoga, specifically for children

Written by Bharatanatyam dancer, Yamini Muthanna, the book is a step-by-step guide for children who are serious about practicing the ancient art from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/t2VnGsm

Rare Assam tea sold for ₹1 lakh per kg

Pabhojan Gold Tea offers a bright yellow liquor with a soothing after-taste and is made from the choicest second flush tips plucked from the tea estate from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/u8PaQUD

H&M pushes the plastic button

Plastic waste collected by Bengaluru’s informal waste pickers turn into buttons for H&M’s garments produced in India from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/VEAhzHi

A display of posters and charts on astronomy at District Central Library in Coimbatore

A pictorial display of charts and models at the district central library introduces students to the basics of astronomy, galaxies, stars and the milky way from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/EMjZlai

Chennai exhibition traces the genesis and growth of commercial art from Madras

Chennai-based Ashvita Gallery’s latest display traces the genesis and growth of commercial art from Madras — from calendars to advertisements and, of course, cinema posters from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/75WHhfx

Red, the colour of freedom: Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a good day to raise a toast to hibiscus tea and lip-smacking Black American cuisine  from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/tvNgTB6

Sri Lanka to resume flights from Jaffna to India in July: Aviation Minister

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority plans to attract 800,000 tourists during the rest of the year from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/9nANthH

Yoga mats from Killimangalam

When the Killimangalam Pulpaya challenge, aimed at finding customers for traditionally woven grass mats, began trending on social media, it fuelled a movement to save the heritage craft from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/kg5I46a

Events in and around Bengaluru

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2022 Toyota Glanza makes for a smooth drive

Glanza, with new safety kit such as ESP, hill-start assist and six airbags looks like the Toyota has taken several steps in the right direction from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/MGPfm0E

TVS to launch 2 new bikes

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India and advertising: chasing lions in the French Riviera

The biggest celebration of creativity is back, and in-person after two years. Ahead of Cannes Lions, five advertising honchos discuss what’s changed, digital vs film, and why meaningful brand connection is key from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/OWMSpYc

Ola S1 Pro is one of India’s top 10 selling scooters

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Hyundai Venue facelift forays into the market

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TVS hikes prices of Apache, Raider this month

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What to expect from Chennai’s latest pubs post-lockdown

From Royapettah to Velachery, the city has seen a rush of post-pandemic bar launches, flaunting craft cocktails, giant sports screens and inventive menus from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/dJMt7rB

No déjà vu at Deja Brew

The new lounge in GK-II market is about coffee, craft beer, cuisines and conversation from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/8yGCnBZ

Malayalam music video ‘03:00 AM’ is a hilarious take on not getting enough sleep at night

The music video is a collaboration of director-writer-lyricist Muhsin Parari and actor-musician Sekhar Menon from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/SF8fHpM

Malayalam short film ‘QuarantinE’ is on the life of an artist during the lockdown

Directed by Kiran Sandhya, the short film has Thiruvananthapuram-based veteran artist George Fernandez as the protagonist from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/ItLqClx

Music makes band members of Moksha feel at ease

Hyderabad-based band Moksha shares its musical story and mixes musical styles to create a happy space from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Lpf0NI8

Tesla leads in driver-assisted technology crashes: U.S. data

Automakers and tech companies reported more than 500 crashes since June 2021, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an order requiring the information from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/wLtumbE

QJMotor reveals updated 600RR motorcycle

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Skoda launches Kushaq Style NSR variant

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Chennai’s LGBTQIA community finds a safe space at The Queering Mic

Queer performers felt at home in the midst of an inclusive audience at the first edition of the recently-concluded The Queering Mic, an open mic for queer people to express themselves safely from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/phU85fN

Business on a platter

With ADRIFT Kaya, American Chef David Myers brings cuisine inspired by his love for the open road to India from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/yW60dzb

Cancer conquerors from across the country took up a four-day trekking expedition on the Dayara Bugyal to spread the positive message on winning over cancer

Eight cancer conquerors, aged between 24 and 71, complete a four-day trekking expedition at Dayara Bugyal, Uttarakhand, along with oncologists and nurses, to mark World Cancer Survivors Day from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/uGIEPLx

S.A.L.T Stories for sustainable clothing

India Handmade Collective brings S.A.L.T Stories, an exhibition of handmade products in natural dyes, to Hyderabad from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/N3pfQDl

How motorsports, cinema and museums are fighting climate change

From cutting down on waste at racing events to reducing energy on film sets, we speak to people working in various public fields about their sustainability initiatives from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/ZoB1Ow5

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series launched in India

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Lambretta reveals two new models

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Volkswagen Virtus debuts in India

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Tata Nexon EV Max: Yet another reason to go electric

A perfect marriage between style and efficiency, even colours on the display board change based on the driving mode from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/hdqXMfg

Designer Suket Dhir’s new collection celebrates the luxury of Indian handloom

The maverick designer reminds customers about sustainability using classic silhouettes and sparrows in mufflers from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/aHRqjLy

Watch | Cine Suvai: This Madurai restaurant brings Tamil cinema to your table

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Actress Mucherla Aruna and Yamuna on their social media journey

The actors reinvent their image to connect with Gen X from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/JcViMAb

Walk on the wild side: foraging during the monsoons

As monsoons lash the land, weeds and wild plants are thriving. Meet the people who can help identify what you can add to your next Sunday lunch menu from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/uCFMKjV

Summer rocks in Bulgari’s garden: Priyanka Chopra Joans joins the party in Paris

The Roman jeweller’s new collection, Eden: the Garden of Wonders, celebrates the emerald from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2RZ1uwx

Going to the dogs

Being dumped by roadside pooch Nelson is no less than a heartbreak from the ’90s, when women presumed to be girlfriends would be seen riding pillion with guys considered to be ‘bros’ from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/UEnQc5d

The tang of summers past: Summer is the season of pickles

Where I come from, women could beat the march of time by making pickles,which lasted for seasons from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/lm7Q4hX

Four wheels and a new beginning

Two animal rescuers in the city have started an ambulance service for injured dogs, close on the heels of Chennai getting India’s first ambulance for street animals from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Ag8H4xN

Why is it tougher to find great mangoes this year?

A low yield and late harvest means there are fewer mangoes available for sale, and for higher prices. Yet, agro-entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to connect, from fruit laden picnic tables to farm stays from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/VQTBaCK

Carnatic rock musician Vasu Dixit’s docuseries shows how India’s tribes sing

A small team, led by Carnatic rock musician Vasu Dixit, travelled the country recording folk and tribal musicians. The music — and the stories — are now online from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/bykJMw7

Goodbye, dolphin: Thoothukudi fishermen reconunt their rescue mission

A Thoothukudi fisherman describes his recent encounter with the gentle mammal, the video of which has been going viral on social media from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/nGLl3Uo

Nature guides introduce the flora and fauna of the Western and Eastern Ghats to trekkers and visitors

A surge in monsoon travel, fuelled by Indians focussing on the great outdoors this year, has fuelled a rise in imaginative treks, where guides teach you everything from photographing amphibians to counting stars from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/8uEfXs3

Pride Month: Looking for meaningful inclusion beyond pride flags and rainbow pastries

It’s no secret that corporations jump on the pride bandwagon, but inclusion of the community is a work in progress from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Q9NnEYr

Vistara, AirAsia add gender-neutral flight booking options

Air Vistara and AirAsia made their ticket booking ‘gender-neutral’ with an option titled ‘MX’ from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/m27Mstp

‘Thuramukham’ is the story of Mattancherry, says Rajeev Ravi

The Malayalam multi-starrer with Nivin Pauly in the lead focuses on the early history of the Kochi port. Thuramukham releases on June 10 from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/nuW6Dqs

‘In the food business, every day is a new day’: Five Chennai-based Sangeetha restaurants are now Geetham

Five former Sangeetha outlets will now be rebranded Geetham. But will the ghee podi dosas be the same? We find out from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3mgWS4e

‘Thuramukham’ is the story of Mattancherry, says Rajeev Ravi

The Malayalam multi-starrer with Nivin Pauly in the lead focuses on the early history of the Kochi port. Thuramukham releases on June 10 from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/9l3OLI0

MG creates their own Metaverse – MGverse

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Tata Motors to deliver largest ever EV fleet order for BluSmart

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Daily Quiz | World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day is observed every year on June 7 to draw attention and mobilise action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and improve human health. Here is a quiz on food safety schemes and initiatives launched by the Indian government to encourage food safety and healthy eating.   from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/s7DMZr2

Ramakkalmedu set to become solar, wind energy hub

First phase of the Akshaya solar power park was completed at ₹12 crore from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/rS9hzux

‘Dear Friend’ has a different take on friendship’, says director Vineeth Kumar

In his second directorial venture, the actor has brought together an ensemble cast headlined by Tovino Thomas and Darshana Rajendran from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/GujoYcr

Mahindra to continue sale of previous Scorpio model

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BMW releases iteration of TVS Apache RR310

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Kawasaki Ninja 400, Z400 revealed

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Dinner with Rajnikanth

Inspired by popular Kollywood hits, newly renovated Cine Suvai offers the city its first taste of sushi, iconic movie scenes and even a train for selfies from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/gmOfT5J

Make way for Kia EV6

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Benelli hikes prices of TRK line-up again

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Bounce ties up with Bharat Petroleum to set-up battery swapping stations

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Hyundai reveals sketches of Venue facelift

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Google Doodle pays tribute to inventor of espresso machine, Angelo Moriondo

Moriondo patented the first known espresso machine from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/3KMrZs4

Weather plays spoilsport for fans of Himayat mango in Andhra and Telangana

Extended monsoon of last year and erractic summer heat affects mango crop in Telangana and Andhra from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Q1inPf5

Nalwadi remembered on his birth anniversary

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Peter Frankopan to Mira Nair — storytellers in focus in the Maldives

As vacation season continues, six celebrated creatives share their plans to refresh both mind and body, and reveal what they are working on from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/UgifNzd

Can we take weight loss off the pedestal? 

Body shaming became passe in the last decade; trolls need to stop from being vicious from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Ps2clVJ

Be a sport!

There’s no better work out than watching your stars fight it out on TV, while you enjoy drinks and snacks on a lounge chair from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/9ifh5A4

Role in logistics

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Make way for the bicycle brigade

On World Bicycle Day students in Ernakulam district will collaborate with the traffic police to promote this sustainable mode of travel from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/q7fcEzK

Lockdown-inspired WhatsApp groups thrive on mango sales

Online groups launched during the pandemic to sell mangoes continue to connect customers effectively with farms from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/6Zgxvmi

Boteco brings a little bit of Brazil to Bengaluru

Subtle and surprising, familiar and yet new, the Brazilian fare at Boteco is a revelation to those with a discerning palate from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Mh6qpfK

In search of grassroots innovations: Anil Gupta’s Shodh Yatra passes through Tamil Nadu villages

Sixty people from across India walked through remote villages in Tamil Nadu, from Paramakudi to Rameswaram, as part of the 47th Shodh Yatra, documenting traditional knowledge and innovation from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Csv2gz1

Bicycle clubs hope to motivate people to take up riding

On the occasion of World Bicycle Day, the Junior Bicycle Mayor of the city will be selected and women cyclists will participate in a ride today from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/mLOd4DB

I make the effort to upgrade myself, says singer Unni Menon

Unni Menon on adapting to the changes in the music industry and working with new-age musicians from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Ql3BEwz

Sudesh Balan’s short film ‘Saakshatkaaram’ to be screened at MIFF

Saakshatkaaram highlights how emotions are universal and humanity is one family from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/FhM79PE

Nibode village just got its first tourists

The tribal village in Arunachal Pradesh welcomed tourists for the first time in its history from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/dDJZjUB

This gelateria in Chennai offers local and seasonal flavour with a scoop of nostalgia

You are familiar with Chennai’s iconic Mylapore filter coffee and Kalathi rose milk. Now, try them frozen at an inventive new gelateria that exults in local flavours with a scoop of nostalgia from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/bcDWB1T

‘Call it your inner demons’: Revathy

Actor-director Revathy, who has bagged her first Kerala State Film Award, talks about her role in the supernatural film Bhoothakaalam from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/jyPrB2x

Chef Vikas Khanna first Indian to make Gazette Review’s global top 10

Indian celebrity chef Vikas Khanna was ranked sixth in Gazette Review’s rankings of the top 10 global chefs. The list is topped by Gordon Ramsay from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/AJErZva