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Column | Take a ‘wow’, Jasmeen Kaur

The newest social media sensation is a hat-tip to those who don’t just embrace the Queen’s English but own it in style from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9RJieSP

An outing at an orchard retreat on the fringes of Bandipur Tiger Reserve

A barren patch of land on the fringes of Bandipur Tiger Reserve is now an orchard retreat bustling with mangoes, litchis, red cherries, and a bird and wildlife haven for safari enthusiasts from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/q16zg5i

Chennai hosts the immersive Van Gogh experience with an art café and Infinity Room

The Real Van Gogh immersive experience finally comes to Chennai, with a Van Gogh-themed art cafe and an Infinity Room as bonus experiences from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KcFQC3X

A photography contest celebrates wildlife, portraits and monuments

Sony BBC Earth’s 3rd Edition of Earth In Focus photography competition invites entries from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WDNjOsS

A show that celebrates and honours nature enthusiasts

A new Sony BBC Earth show that goes live on November 6 celebrates and honours nature enthusiasts from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nzOGidH

Members of Perur Lake Forum document bird population at an urban wetland for six years

A six-year study by the Perur Lake Forum team turns the spotlight on rapid decline of water birds in urban wetlands from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OexGX14

Coimbatore’s Board Games Hub is a place for fun, frolic, and food

The founder of Board Games Hub, Prakash Nagalingam, wants to build a community for board games enthusiasts from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vYbRaXu

‘Sweet Home’ K-drama review: Humanity hunts for answers in this gory horror-thriller

After a gap of four years, the Korean web series is back with its sequel; here’s why we think you should catch up with its excellent first part from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/g9XN3Ic

Sleep and dine alongside wild animals at Jamala Wildlife Lodge in Canberra

At Jamala Wildlife Lodge in Canberra, support animal conservation as you stay in Africa-inspired rooms and share a glass wall with tigers, cheetahs, and other four-legged beasts friends from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EpIsFmY

Eye on the aisle: 2023’s wedding trend forecasts

Multi-functional jewellery, shades of copper, and intricately embellished apparel that puts the spotlight on Indian craftsmanship define this year’s wedding season from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YCPIsMG

Social media handle Dakshina showcases the way of living at Sarang, a one-of-its kind alternative school in Palakkad

Along with life at Sarang in Palakkad district, Dakshina highlights food prepared using foraged greens from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MnxDslu

Dopamine on the brain

The neurotransmitter that started off as a media favourite, with fashion and interior designers its biggest fans, is now a worry for people anxious about addiction. But the real story is more complex from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5E2AuVi

TN cyclist Sreenath Lakshmikanth, silver medallist at the 37th National Games, says his hard work has paid off

National Games cycling silver medallist, Sreenath Lakshmikanth, talks of riding, winning and coaching from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/U2P8Qfz

A sari collection on Indian goddesses with a side of martial arts

Designer Lakshmi Srinath focusses on nine goddesses from ancient Vedic and folk traditions, and highlights weapons associated with them from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qfxlJSh

‘Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroha’ to begin on Nov. 24

On the eve of the 51st ‘Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroha’ in Hyderabad, Durga Jasraj speaks about the journey so far, challenges and the way forward from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mjSEYRw

Chennai hosts Madras Art Weekend with over 100 artists, public art and interactive shows

Madras Art Weekend is back with its five-day long second edition that promises public art, panel discussions and sensorial displays from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JEZmWQb

The 9th edition of Indian Photo Festival 2023 in Hyderabad: Recreating the story of Ranavalona III, the Chrysalis Queen through photographs

French photographer Christian Randrianampizafy hopes the queen’s life gives hope and courage to women in suffering from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2pEVXPm

Chennai’s Mellow Circle stages its annual Christmas play this weekend

A sequel to A Christmas Carol, this is a feel-good Yuletide Christmas play that delves on into giving, forgiving, and the real meaning of Christmas from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/X4KUkDm

From Chennai to Paris through Virtual Reality: digital experiences take over Alliance Francaise of Madras

Walk through curtains of AR art and stroll across Musee D’Orsay in Paris armed with a VR headset at this host of digital experiences curated at Alliance Francaise of Madras from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/E2sShor

Urban farming gains popularity in Bengaluru: Can it become an urban foodscape

Many Bengalureans are discovering the allure of urban agriculture, taking pleasure in getting their hands dirty, for many or all these reasons: better access to more nutritious food, creating communities, reducing environmental impact, managing mental health and connecting to nature from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/e7fmKrE

This young entrepreneuer has designed work capsules and stationed them at a mall in Chennai

These work station booths have been designed for students, professionals and business travellers who want to get work done while they are on the move from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BYCV8dy

Eka’s just launched flagship store in Delhi resembles an art gallery with sculptures, antiques and garments in shades of the earth

The store in Delhi’s Lodhi Market currently showcases a collection inspired by Ladakh from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/24KVRw5

The Indian Cacao & Craft Chocolate Festival brings together India’s top brands

A two-day event in Bengaluru will bring together the best of in India’s craft chocolate world from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WoBpTK9

How Myriad Two transitions between tradition and technology

An exhibition by Sandhya and Nihaarika Sirsi, inspired by the Dokra art form, is currently underway in the city from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wQWmePH

The two-day Food Nerd Festival blends culinary expertise and business

Goya Media x Edible Issues’ Food Nerd Festival in Bengaluru promises an exciting line-up of chefs, brand experts, and more from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/tiXxjag

A food spot near Sholinganallur junction that caters to IT Corridor in Chennai

from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PSrLU0o

Shravanabelagola, Lakkundi to be proposed for inclusion under tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KAL2Msc

Tourism can be expanded without endangering biodiversity: Meghalaya CM

Given the community ownership of land in the State, the ban on economic activities in eco-sensitive zones is challenging; plans to improve hospitality infra, road connectivity, and unique cultural experiences from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Xbw0pW5

Tourism can be expanded without endangering biodiversity: Meghalaya CM

Given the community ownership of land in the State, the ban on economic activities in eco-sensitive zones is challenging; plans to improve hospitality infra, road connectivity, and unique cultural experiences from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yutMk8v

Kerala environmentalist Sreeman Narayanan gets 26th PV Thampy Memorial Endowment Award

Sreeman Narayanan has distributed one lakh water feeders for birds and has launched a campaign to distribute one lakh neem tree saplings to households in Ernakulam from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QjiYkfR

Beastly beauties: Carnivorous plants slowly take root in Bengaluru

Carnivorous plants such as the Venus flytrap, nepenthes and pitcher plant, are colourful, intelligent and wonders of nature. We talk to enthusiasts and collectors to bust some myths about these flamboyant lovelies from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/qgc0aik

Meet scoot: the delights and drama of dating in midlife

Dating is fraught at any age. The addition of the existence of children, societal disapproval and the burden of past relationships make midlife dating a bumpy and difficult road from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bNnF5c6

How midlifers are using dating apps to find love

Research by Bumble and others dating apps reveal that relationship expectations are undergoing an overhaul from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/omfcakq

New Delhi | Sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan’s retrospective, On The Open Road, encapsulates 50 years

Sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan’s first-ever retrospective will bring together the iconic Musui and Maiya sculptures, and highlights from across five decades of creation from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/31vpYaj

Rangbhoomi Spaces in Hyderabad: Stage of toil and dreams

Set to celebrate its third anniversary in December, Rangbhoomi Spaces shines bright as a cultural space from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/O4hYxIB

Chennai’s Korean stores have the answers to all your K-drama cravings

Did a Red Ginseng drink, ramyeon, or Maxim Coffee catch your eye in the latest episode of your favourite K-drama? Head to Chennai’s Korean supermarkets to take your pick. from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mI4KV6A

Sunday means sparring for this gaming community in Chennai that hosts weekly Street Fighter 6 and Smash Bros tournaments

A group of gamers who specifically play ‘fighting video games’ in Chennai now invite novices to try their hand at sparring one-on-one every Sunday from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MNX1lgv

The 1612-built Aguada Central Jail in Goa turned into an interactive museum

The newly-launched Aguad Interactive Museum: The Land, the People, and the Struggle, tries to shine light on Goa’s Portuguese past from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bPzuoAU

Fisherwomen from Nagapattinam turn documentary photographers

They wield the camera to document their everyday lives as part of a workshop with independent photographer M Palanikumar from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pZQU5NF

Latha Holla brings home a taste of Karnataka via her website

This festive season, if you feel like eating healthy, indulge in these recipes from Karnataka painstakingly compiled by Latha Holla from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JM9gxOU

How to host a house party this festive season

For celebrations this festive season that bring families and friends together, learn from hosts and experts who share tips on crafting memorable and stress-free gatherings from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/eXA7LRu

The making of Deepavali murukku, a festival staple in Tamil households

Every year around Deepavali, my mother’s kitchen comes alive with the aroma of murukku dough and the sizzle of the snack being fried in hot oil from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/p6P12Vk

Pay for the time you spend at this ‘time cafe’ in Kerala

GVQ Time Cafe in Kochi, derives from the anti-café movement where customers pay for the time they spend there from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1BpLAxe

The many moods of mithai for Deepavali

Traditional sweets make a comeback with online and offline sessions buzzing with festive energy from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wxrHj97

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro: A leap in connectivity, but challenges remain

As the city’s metro network completes 12 years of operation, Darshan Devaiah B.P. The Hindu takes an overview of the project’s journey, highlighting the successes and issues faced by BMRCL while connecting various parts of the city from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yhSeZfD

Popular wedding caterers of Chennai are setting up kitchens for selling traditional sweets for Deepavali

Popular wedding caterers are setting up kitchens for Deepavali, enabling customers to try, buy and post traditional sweets. We travel to each festive outpost, sampling the coffee and ladoos from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xvaZGrJ

What’s special for #birdNov this year? Meet birders who combine art and their love for Nature

From origami birds to kolams featuring vultures, birders across India celebrate the birth month of the late ornithologist Salim Ali by sharing content under #birdNov from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HqD9pPX

Pay for the time you spend at this ‘time cafe’ in Kerala

GVQ Time Cafe in Kochi, derives from the anti-café movement where customers pay for the time they spend there from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fUiv0hC

Listen | AI helps The Beatles release their last song — ‘Now and Then’

A 12-minute accompanying short film and the music video were screened at an exclusive preview in Rishikesh from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XRz2Ksi

Anita Dongre’s Jaipur takeover with a landmark fashion fundraiser at the iconic City Palace

The designer’s Rewild’23: Fashion For Good presentation was co-hosted by PrincessGauravi Kumari, titular princess from the royal family of Jaipur, and geared towards raising funds and awareness about elephant conservation from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/AZy9dLR

How to make your own ladoo, the easy way

This year make ladoos without spending hours in the kitchen with some help from these DIY kits. We survey the market to bring you the most interesting ones from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/NY76ze2

Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

As Deepavali approaches, sweet shops in the city have their focus trailed on the best ingredients, a mix of traditional and innovative new offerings, and fresh quality from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vuaLhyV

Local history buffs are engaging with neighbourhood communities to rediscover and preserve their heritage

By leading walks, writing and speaking about the heritage, a handful of history enthusiasts and organisations are raising awareness about the stories in our locality from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4ZyNqYv

Margazhi with an AI twist: What does Madrasana have up its sleeve this year for the music season?

To announce their line up of artistes and for stage backdrops, Madrasana is experimenting with generative AI to add new flavour to their annual festival from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/shHK5PB

Column | From struggling with body image issues to making sex toys for women, Delhi entrepreneur Sachee Malhotra has come a long way

Malhotra’s That Sassy Thing is among only a handful of companies creating a body of free, accessible online sex education from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TqzgKXP

Try these traditional sweets and snacks made with heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu for Deepavali

Celebrate the flavours of heritage rice this Deepavali with an inventive range of traditional sweets and savoury snacks that encourage farmers and customers to explore native grains  from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XI1KLg5

A play that you cannot see? Chennai’s Evam is back with fantasy theatre for a blindfolded audience

Evam is back with an immersive theatre show in Chennai that appeals to all other senses apart from except sight for a blindfolded audience from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LVAQYis

Several dialects of Tamil and 10 mother tongues of the ‘Dravidian family’

Based on the data collected as recently as 2021-22, a report of the Linguistic Survey of India-Tamil Nadu classifies the languages of Badaga, Chetti Bhasha, Irula/Iruliga, Kathodi, Kota, Maliyad, Pania, Toda, Solaga and Urali as the mother tongues of the ‘Dravidian family’ spoken in Tamil Nadu from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Csfgj81

Why Carnatic vocalist Krithika Sreenivasan is setting Kannada poetry to classical melodies

On Karnataka Rajyotsava, a look at Carnatic vocalist, Krithika Sreenivasan’s two-part series setting Kannada poetry to the tune of classical melodies   from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vcp2odW