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How the elements of ‘Vishukkani’ differ from region to region in Kerala

Vishu is the day when you wake up to see all things auspicious or the Vishukkani. But the resplenden...

Kalliyoor in Thiruvananthapuram ready for unprecedented harvest of ‘kanivellari’

Vishu is incomplete with kanivellari or the golden cucumber. It is a must in Vishukkani, the resplen...

Twinkle Khanna unveils the inspiration behind her latest book

It is often said that to be a writer, you need to be a reader. According to Twinkle Khanna, who dons...

Chennai | Immerse yourself in a celebration of Franco — Indian embroidery at the Alliance Française of Madras

One might think that there are not many similarities between the subtle French, and vibrant Indian c...

A toast to tradition: How Jaipur is reinventing the cocktail experience with charred mangoes and agave infused spirits

During the day, Jaipur’s Johri Bazaar presents a visually enchanting scene with numerous jewellery s...

Frontline Schools in Tirupur celebrate 25th anniversary with a record-breaking feat 

Flocks of birds swirl in the air silhouetted against an orange sunset before descending on their cho...

Interview | Goethe-Institut president Carola Lentz: Germany needs incoming human resources who intend to stay for some time

Prior to her maiden visit to India, Carola Lentz was already familiar with the country’s cultural, s...

Coimbatore City Commissioner’s new book is an ode to Nature, childhood and more

“Look up at the sky, and you will be amazed by the imagery emerging from there,” says V Balakrishnan...

Bengaluru’s PFA on their mission to slake thirst

The current heatwave sweeping the state is making life difficult for everyone, including animals. Be...

Omalloor Krishi Vaibhavam, the biggest agrarian fair in South Kerala, is a powerful reminder of our roots

Tubers in myriad shapes, colours and size fill up every available space at Omalloor Krishi Vaibhavam...

India Handmade Collective’s Natural Dye Handmade exhibition in Hyderabad

With an intent to support sustainable livelihoods and promote eco-friendly clothing, the social ente...

Chennai: Poems come to life in paintings at Forum Art Gallery

Poetry is often enjoyed with a healthy side of imagination. However, picturing words as images is a ...

Want to read by the lake? Join Chennai’s new silent reading community

When you catch sight of the hustle and bustle around Chitlapakkam lake on Saturday morning, it becom...

Diversity is the flavour of summer camps in Thiruvananthapuram

Thirteen-year-old Dhwani S reels off all that she had done during her summer classes in one breath. ...

Kerala Agricultural University’s video series documents folklore and ritualistic art forms

Thousands of swans, big and small, congregate for the Neelamperoor Annam Padayani, a festival of the...

Sweetey the dragonfly, Wayanad’s election mascot, to drive voters to polling booths

As poll fever catches on, Kerala’s Wayanad constituency has got itself an election mascot — a dragon...