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The great Indian ingredient trail  

From Uttarakhand’s wild berries that numb your mouth to the bitter notes of Rajasthan’s kachri and Goa’s seaweed harvests, tracking some of India’s local produce that are yet to get the urban stamp of approval from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0bzrnpC

Bengaluru’s Glen’s Bakehouse arrives in Chennai bringing with it red velvet cupcakes, pizzas and pot pies

This popular bakehouse chain opens the first of its six outlets in Anna Nagar, Chennai after a successful franchising initiative in Bengaluru. Try their puffs, croissants and decadent red velvet cake. from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/h4KYvlR

From vows on the beach to intimate ceremonies in the hills, Shaadi by Marriot Bonvoy has grand plans for your wedding

With a team of expert planners, Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy Re-imagined is set to organise intimate and luxury weddings across 138 destinations from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/X4Nr3AR

Design technologist from Kochi creates AI-powered typewriter

Intimidated by ChatGPT? This vintage typewriter explores the possibilities of a relationship between AI and humans from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/B2YAux0

Beyond the long rides: Indian motorcycle clubs that try to make a difference in society

Breaking the ‘bad boy biker’ stereotype, a few Indian motorcycling clubs are revving up for good causes from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/eAqOhbK

Curating unique travel experiences in Udhagamandalam

Accidental hoteliers Vijay Prabhu and Meeta Prabhu of Littlearth chain of boutique hotels in Udhagamandalam give a push to unique travel experiences from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/APEeVgl

Vaiyam, an exhibition of curated wildlife and Nature photographs, begins in Coimbatore

A curated wildlife and Nature exhibition showcases breathtaking photos from across the world, shot by people from Coimbatore from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vkV10Mz

When the best bars come to Mumbai

The Vault Home Bar Festival will bring distillers, mixologists and industry experts together while showcasing premium spirits from across the world from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/IFV8Q95

BMW celebrates 100 years of making bikes

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Tata Motors launches Nexon, Harrier and Safari Red Dark Editions

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River launches e-scooter in India

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Functional living with Shibusa

A spectrum of materials that require minimum maintenance is used in this Japanese concept of understated elegance from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kUxETlH

Angry and sad over Angry Birds flying away

Rovio entertainment’s decision to remove Angry Birds from the Google play store is leaving fans disappointed  from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QLNOhfl

BuildNext opens centre in Bengaluru

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An architect and a student are beautifying public spaces in Bengaluru

After painting the walls of a 100-year-old school building, and a hospital, Namitha B Ramaiah and Siddharth Kaul are looking to up the interest quotient of public spaces in Bengaluru from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1xbA6SY

In Kochi’s Jew Town, historic heritage homes are restored to welcome guests

Synagogue Lane in Kochi’s Mattanchery was once home to the Sephardic Jews. Now, it is witnessing a return to its residential character as heritage homes turn into intimate boutique hotels from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pTkNDUS

An architect and a student are beautifying public spaces in Bengaluru

After painting the walls of a 100-year-old school building, and a hospital, Namitha B Ramaiah and Siddharth Kaul are looking to up the interest quotient of public spaces in Bengaluru from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RrqZgDo

Bajaj relaunches Pulsar 220F

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Tata ties up with Uber for XPres-T EVs

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Malayalam actor Siju Sunny is excited about his break in ‘Romancham’, and the opportunities it has thrown open

Actor Siju Sunny confesses that Romancham is the break he had been looking for from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9cvU2ja

The new ‘parai’ wave: Young Tamils in India and abroad embrace the percussion instrument

A group of young artistes has been changing the narrative around parai leading to a surge in interest in the drum from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/maxH40D

Volvo Car India raises prices of mild hybrid trims by up to 2%

The prices of the mild hybrid variants of XC40, XC60, S90 and XC90 have been increased by 1-2% from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CnpmXIo

A reception to remember: Tiruchi-born tech entrepreneur’s memorable evening as a guest of the POTUS

VDart founder Sidd Ahmed on attending the first Lunar New Year gathering at the White House from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bFyJXVl

Union Cabinet approves signing of India-Guyana air services agreement

As per the 2012 census, Indians have a sizeable presence in Guyana and are the largest ethnic group comprising about 40% of the population. from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uPEFvQa

Watch | Now, visit Delhi’s Red Fort to journey back to Mughal era

Under the Centre’s ‘adopt a heritage’ scheme, the Dalmia Bharat Group has set up a museum as well as a sound and light show inside the 17th-century monument to narrate its history to visitors from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wv9j0a1

Yamaha updates its scooter range

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Kamali, the 13-year-old surfer from Mammallapuram, has been selected as the top three upcoming surf stars of the world

Kamali has been selected by eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore, in collaboration with iconic surf gear and accessory brand Roxy from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PiMrnCy

Montblanc and Ferrari’s new pen is inspired by the carmaker’s iconic Daytona SP3

Montblanc has reimagined the limited edition fountain pen Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 LE 599’s ink-filling mechanism behind a semi-translucent red blade from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/S4DI1mp

Kamali, the 13-year-old surfer from Mammallapuram, has been selected as the top three upcoming surf stars of the world

Kamali has been selected by eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore, in collaboration with iconic surf gear and accessory brand Roxy from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Nl4XTfp

Watch | Have you visited the seafood stalls at Chennai’s Marina beach?

A video on how the fishing community at Pattinapakkam serves freshly cooked seafood by the beach from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DJg46mU

A peek at the Alpinestars T SP X Superair jackets

These meshy, well-ventilated jackets are designed to provide the urban rider style and comfort from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FCyvKIS

Domestic air travel now at 85% of pre-COVID level: IATA

International air traffic in 2022 climbed 152.7% versus 2021 to attain 62.2% of 2019 levels from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Oa2tKG3

‘Garh Bhoj’: A social activist’s mission to popularise traditional Uttarakhand foods

Dwarika Prasad Semwal talks about the challenges in helping people develop a taste for traditional Uttarakhandi food while also giving a push to farming of local crops from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fpeEoaO

New Hyundai Verna to launch in March

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Tapping the potential of villages in a push for rural tourist destinations

Amid a global demand for experiential tourism, the country is structing its plan to attract tourists to villages, for an immersive escape into the culture of rural India, while boosting employment and promoting sustainability from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WVXupCb

Vidyut adalat

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Is wine a better investment than stocks? Read to find out

You have stocks, shares and even an occasional NFT in your investment portfolio. Now, learn how buying Bordeaux could potentially be profitable. (Provided you don’t drink it all.) from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/R9riMVf

How Pune is becoming a dining destination, drawing cosmopolitan bar hoppers

With a heady mix of craft beer, high energy spaces and unique cocktail programmes, Pune cracks the cocktail code from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GMe4isn

Modernism — an idealist’s utopian home?

Avijit Mukul Kishore’s documentary Nostalgia for the Future explores the connect between nation-building, homes and architecture from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1GYMLtc

Prisoners turn weavers courtesy Jaipur Rugs’ Freedom Manchaha initiative

Prisoners-turned-weavers and craft carpets depicting their homes, lost family members, and friendships as a part of Jaipur Rugs’ Freedom Manchaha initiative   from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/89AFWIG

Luxury watch trends to track in 2023

Limited editions, innovative designs and cutting-edge materials will drive the luxury watch industry this year from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KP0GIzt

Enticing display of stone art and natural stones

A wide range of sculptures, stone artefacts and even household items are on display at STONA 2023. A look by Nandhini Sundar from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bdJ749p

Himani Dalmia’s latest picture book is a tribute to children’s librarian Bandana Sen

In Thammi’s Gift, Bandana Sen takes readers on a magical journey from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VHXOuqR

Now, romance the Chinese fishing nets with a Kerala meal aboard

In Kerala, fine dining gets adventurous as meals are served on Chinese fishing nets, boats, a cliff’s edge and in a cave from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bJYv50f

‘Inji gramam’, a new scheme to cultivate ginger in Kulathoor grama panchayat, yields a bumper harvest 

Kulathoor grama panchayat and Kulathoor Krishi Bhavan introduced a scheme to grow ginger in the panchayat for the first time from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bijCWoQ

VVPATs screened

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From fishing nets to plates: How the fishing community at Pattinapakkam serves freshly cooked seafood by the beach 

A rush of stalls on Loop Road in Pattinapakkam, is drawing crowds with freshly cooked seafood made by women from the local fishing community  from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TV9rmJS

Tried a flavoured ragi tea?

Jaypore-based Jagannath Chinary introduces us to tea with a twist in his hometown Jeypore in Odisha from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QUPBnf5

Mercedes to bring in more G63, GLS Maybach 600 units

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Police take out route march

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Former MLC H. Honnappa is no more

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Yamaha makes traction control standard

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Bengaluru’s V-Day offers

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Ban on two-wheelers to M.M. Hills

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New Delhi | ‘Textiles to bless daughters’: David Housego and Mandeep Nagi’s suzanis on exhibit

Shades of India’s David Housego and Mandeep Nagi share their private collection of suzanis, rugs and jewellery at the National Crafts Museum from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/B3S82LW

Six easy cocktail recipes to celebrate Valentine’s Day

The table has been set with candles, crystal glasses, a hearty meal and rose petals. Now, how romantic can you make the cocktails? from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2BuaQ7t

Suzuki Burgman Street EX: Old wine, slightly newer wineskin

Larger wheels and improved handling makes the Burgman Street EX feel more composed around corners, and it has lost the slightly skittish feeling of the standard version from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/1qUcgjs

Kondapalli toys get a new lease of life

An incentivised training programme is helping a quiet revival of Kondapalli toys, and at the fore are craftswomen from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/OYoK6fh

Dancing Fountain at Brindavan Gardens to be suspended from February 15

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Learning to love: Singles in India turn to dating coaches

Valentine’s Day looms. But what about those who haven’t been so lucky in love? In India, more singles are turning to relationship coaches who run courses and cohort-based programmes to make dating fun again from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/Ywymi4G

Theatre festival in Chennai hosts ‘Dekh Behen’ among other plays from Mumbai

A curation of three plays spanning the humour and contemplative genres by Mumbai’s AKvarious Productions comes to Chennai this weekend from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/dZAlkKr

Therukoothu artiste PK Sambandan finds new stories to tell through his art

With five decades of experience in therukoothu, PK Sambandan keeps his art alive by exploring new stories to tell, from the works of Anton Chekhov to Subramania Bharati from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/eEcjIR0

Orchestrating a symphony of cultures, Israel band teams up with Indian musician who influenced its compositions

Harmonies in Time Tour, by Israel embassy and music production company Mixtape, brings an improvised brings an improvisational collaboration between Israel-based orchestra Castle in Time and Indian percussionist-composer Trilok Gurtu from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/HKXqwVk

Minimalist décor: making more of less

Bare windows, monochrome palettes and curated objects offer a taste of minimalism important for our lives today, says Teja Lele from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/ZpQKNPR

From Feb 13, travellers from 6 countries not required to furnish COVID-19 test

Travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will not be required to fill the declaration on Air Suvidha portal from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2FELMBA

Workshop on Recent Trends in Business Education

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Madras Art Movement’s SG Vasudev on his new-found love for abstract collage

The latest series of abstract collages by SG Vasudev, one of the founder-members of Chennai’s Cholamandal Artists Village, takes inspiration from his past work from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/OdYq6vx

A queer guide to a Valentine’s eve in Chennai

If you have gone clubbing in Chennai, you are familiar with the ‘couple entry’ rules. As Valentine’s day approaches, we explore how the hospitality industry is slowly responding to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and updating their definitions of a couple from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/slyFm9E

Artists’ plea to save the Chevella banyans in Hyderabad

Artists and photographers in Hyderabad collaborate to highlight the threat to the banyan trees on the Chevella highway  from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/YjaDxlp

Ace it with the axe

You can now wield a sharp blade and call it teamwork. We grapple with Hyderabad’s latest sport  from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/jGhLtuw

Armed with climate conscious products, The Leather Fashion Show 2023 returns to Chennai

The Leather Fashion Show 2023 saw head turning animal print duffle bags, firefighting gear brandished in blue, kids wear in breezy pastels and large contingents of international buyers from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/mykUW7C

Tribute | Hilary Alexander: bold and beloved

The fashion journalist, who died at the age of 77, was a colourful personality and an inspiration to young reporters from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/bYhsuaL

This wedding season couples have the big fat Indian wedding fanfare at Chennai’s beaches

The east coast is emerging as an attractive location for destination weddings with beach resorts and small venues across Chennai and Mamallapuram providing imaginative settings and thoughtful services from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/1u6ET84

Ather sets up 1,000th charging station

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 bookings open

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Comedian Sunthar V on finding community in queerness, Tamil and translation

Canadian-Tamil queer comedian Sunthar V’s tour in India has included several puzzled reactions over his Tamil, some relaxing holidays and an untoward fan interaction ending up in blood and stitches. Ahead of his stand up comedy show ‘En Thamizh Vilangudha?’ on February 12, he speaks about encouraging local talents and his ability to connect with a wide diaspora. from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/xinGZqm

Fifth cruise vessel sails into New Mangalore port

The vessel came from Muscat to India and is en route to Male (Maldives) from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/If9HWb6

Mayor holds talks on recycling plastic waste

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Audi Q3 Sportback bookings open

The Q3 Sportback is essentially a coupe-style avatar of the Q3 SUV and is the first car of its kind in the entry-level luxury SUV segment from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/uwfg9GJ

Audi Q3 Sportback bookings open

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Hyundai Creta updated, price increased

The Hyundai Creta is currently priced between ₹10.84 lakh and ₹19.13 lakh (ex-showroom, India) from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/s1NFHSZ

Hyundai Creta updated, price increased

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Retrospective of Kerala artist KP Reji takes a look at his evolution as an artist

The Good Earth is a mid-career retrospective of artist KP Reji’s works that is on at Kerala Museum in Kochi from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/nF4TUpc

Conservationists from India win The Habitats Trust grant for their ground breaking work

The Habitats Trust announces winners of grants worth ₹1.25 crores to conservationists from India for their ground breaking work from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/ATNhtI5

Grammys 2023: Cardi B wears Indian couturier Gaurav Gupta's creation on red carpet

Cardi B appeared at the pre-awards event in a royal blue cutout sculptural 3D dress with a headgear over one eye and a trail from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/pXyWBGZ

Award presented

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Drone survey this month

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Renault updates its Indian car line-up

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Hyundai Grand i10 drives into the spotlight

The car, with its design, safety measures and easy mannouvering skills, makes it an apt choice as a family hatchback from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/ATsm5pr

On World Cancer Day, explore why more people are donating their hair to make wigs for cancer patients

As Chennai-based The Cherian Foundation turns 20, its popular wig donation campaign enters its 10th year, with about 1,500 cancer patients benefiting from it so far from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/kqVDXyN

Prakriti Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary with a poetry recital

Theatre Nisha hosted a magical evening combining elements of music, theatre, and poetry from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/gFpYoLy

The new millet wave: Why more people are talking about the grains now

2023 is the year of millets, according to the UN. But the grains have long been part of the Indian diet. Why are more people talking about them now? from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/VsCTxyL

Presenting Bengaluru’s weekend activities

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A pillar of modern Indian architecture

B.V. Doshi kept the local context in mind at a time when contemporary ideas from the west are blinding us from delving deep into the identities, potentials and realities of designing for India from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/IMBNTqs

Budget flayed

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Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

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Stabbed by a toothpick: lit fest parties and the slim pickings of authors’ lives

Writers are often socially inept creatures. Holding on to a glass of wine and a starter gives them something to do instead of awkwardly standing about from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/zgaZGjm

An art gallery in the open at The Skyview in Hyderabad

The open and common areas of the 22-storeyed IT park offer employees and visitors an immersive art experience from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/oCb7MUi

Live from the sets of MasterChef India

Here is what a day on the sets of MasterChef India looks like from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2j6G0AD

Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s new novel explores courage and solidarity in sisterhood

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s latest novel Independence uses the abiding thread of sisterhood to outline Partition, nationhood, love and loss and nationhood from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/S1cmk9w

Amit Schandillia’s new book demystifies the haze from populist history

Amit Schandillia’s new book Dont Forward That Text deconstructs and reconstructs history by going to its roots from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/JhuaiDZ

Chennai’s latest restobar, Sundays, promises to be the city’s ‘everyday getaway’

Anna Nagar’s new restobar Sundays aims to give diners the weekend experience everyday from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/lax4PyO

Amit Schandillia’s new book demystifies the haze from populist history

Amit Schandillia’s new book Dont Forward That Text deconstructs and reconstructs history by going to its roots from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/BotCjNz

The International Theatre Festival of Kerala turns Thrissur into a global stage, from February 5

With 10 international productions and 14 national plays, the International Theatre Festival of Kerala is back, bigger and stronger, after a two-year pandemic break from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/zGcQR7P

Mahindra’s XUV400 crosses 10,000 mark for bookings

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Hero Xoom launched in India

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