chef Harshini is reintroducing diners to the flavour-laden dishes of Kongunadu

chef Harshini is reintroducing diners to the flavour-laden dishes of Kongunadu

Fish fry at Kongunadu | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Chef Lakshmi Divya Harshini always wanted to learn pastry making, but she had to wait until she turned 23. “My grandfather wasn’t ready to allow me to travel abroad alone, even though I had a Master’s degree in International Business,” she recalls. Once she completed her…

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How classical dance and yoga complement each other

How classical dance and yoga complement each other

In the silence of the music and the stillness of the movement , the expansive space of objectivity unfolds while I dance. In this space, everything seems leisurely, there is no urgency in the unfolding of characters and no visible end to this state of awareness. But as the muktayam plays, the awareness and objectivity…

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Arani silk weaving: How NIFT students learn from heritage artisans

Arani silk weaving: How NIFT students learn from heritage artisans

The quaint green village of Athimalaipattu, 14 km from Arani in Tamil Nadu, wakes up before sunrise. By dawn, the roads are alive with colour: long rows of silk threads stretched carefully from end to end, beaten gently to bring out their shine. Children run around, carrying ropes, sticks, and scissors, helping their weaver-parents with…

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Saina Nehwal on why setting limits early can help children grow strong, says “discipline bachpan mein zaroori hota hai” |

Saina Nehwal on why setting limits early can help children grow strong, says “discipline bachpan mein zaroori hota hai” |

In a recent interview, badminton sensation Saina Nehwal shared that her journey to stardom has been deeply influenced by her upbringing rather than just by accolades. Her parents instilled a solid foundation of belief, discipline, and the freedom to pursue her passion without the constraints of societal norms. Badminton icon Saina Nehwal spoke less about…

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Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart shares 7 tips for aging gracefully

Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart shares 7 tips for aging gracefully

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Martha Stewart has emphasized her focus on healthy living, as she remains physically active and engaged in business and creative pursuits well into her 80s. On a recent episode of the podcast “50 & Unfiltered,” the lifestyle icon, 84, spoke with her longtime friend and colleague, QVC…

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Bento is now a staple for sweet tooth in Chennai

Bento is now a staple for sweet tooth in Chennai

Heavy demand: Jannathul Firdous, a home-baker, conducts Bento cake workshops. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam It is undeniable that the younger population of Chennai has wrapped the Pinterest aesthetic around them in full force. From the drip of their outfits to cafe-hopping, the aesthetic consumption has seeped into their core. And this is when…

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Milind Soman interview: ‘Endurance sport is a life-changing experience’ Print: Run for your life

Milind Soman interview: ‘Endurance sport is a life-changing experience’ Print: Run for your life

Milind Soman with mother Usha and wife Ankita Konwar | Photo Credit: Special arrangement This past spring, Milind Soman and wife Ankita Konwar matched step-for-step running the breadth of Europe. They are back now in Lower Parel, Mumbai, dialling in for a video call along with Usha Soman, Milind’s 84-year-old mother, a retired Biochemistry lecturer,…

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Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, passes away

Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, passes away

Designer Giorgio Armani was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance. He combined the flair of the designer with the acumen of a businessman, running a company that turned over some 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) a year. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died, the company said on Thursday…

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Why this Chinese uncle’s Paris photographs have become popular online, and what people are seeing in them |

Why this Chinese uncle’s Paris photographs have become popular online, and what people are seeing in them |

The internet is used to seeing Paris through rose-tinted lenses, glowing sunsets, perfect lighting, perfect selfies, carefully framed shots that make every corner look cinematic. So when a set of unedited photos showed up online recently, the contrast was jarring enough to stop people mid-scroll. The pictures are without any filters (it’s rare nowadays to…

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9 chefs meet 9 artists: How India’s chefs are building a collaborative future

9 chefs meet 9 artists: How India’s chefs are building a collaborative future

A bamboo structure rises skyward, inspired by the various headgears of Arunachal Pradesh’s tribal communities. Discarded fishing nets repurposed into walls enclose a space that echoes the raw charm of Kerala’s toddy shops. Elsewhere, a visual feast of Himalayan foraged ingredients comes to life on hand-painted tableware. Walking through ‘The Gathering’ is like stepping into a…

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