Madurai Kullappa Mess brings the flavours of southern Tamil Nadu to your plate Spice, meat and Madurai heat / A slice of Madurai

Madurai Kullappa Mess brings the flavours of southern Tamil Nadu to your plate Spice, meat and Madurai heat / A slice of Madurai

An assortment of popular dishes at Madurai Kullappa Mess | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Now, find the flavours of Madurai in the heart of Chennai. At Madurai Kullappa Mess, the menu is built around meat: ghee mutton chukka, brain masala, liver fry, and head and trotters curry. However, it is the seafood here that seems…

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We try a Mixed Martial Arts class in Chennai. Can MMA be your next fitness routine?

We try a Mixed Martial Arts class in Chennai. Can MMA be your next fitness routine?

Between many giggles, a couple of tiny wrestlers are warming up for the day at the 11-year-old Chennai MMA Academy in Nungambakkam. They sprint, do bear crawls, frog jumps and leech walks, and quickly move on to strengthening exercises without so much as breaking a sweat. I watch them in trepidation and awe. Until this…

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Tamil Nadu’s Bhavani jamakkalam receives red carpet welcome at London Fashion Week

Tamil Nadu’s Bhavani jamakkalam receives red carpet welcome at London Fashion Week

Dancer Vanmathi Jagan performs with the traditional, handwoven rug ‘Bhavani jamakkalam’ at the London Fashion Week on September 21, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For decades, 69-year-old master weaver Sakthivel has sat at his humble handloom in Periyamolapalayam, near Bhavani, weaving threads of various vibrant hues into the traditional and famous Bhavani jamakkalams. Alongside…

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THIS everyday kitchen bread slice could be the safest way to pick up tiny glass shards in your home |

THIS everyday kitchen bread slice could be the safest way to pick up tiny glass shards in your home |

Accidents will happen, and broken glass is one of the most frequent household accidents. The big pieces may be easily spotted and vacuumed, but the small, sparkling pieces are much more dangerous. These are usually left in the grout, in the spaces where appliances are located, and in the corners, silently hurting naked feet and…

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Aakhol offers homestyle Assamese food Hyderabad

Aakhol offers homestyle Assamese food Hyderabad

A la carte dishes in the menu from Aakhol_Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement There is no greater joy than tucking into a comfort meal you did not have to cook. If that meal happens to be Assamese, and you are in Hyderabad, it hits differently. That is what happened to me when a common…

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At the world’s highest frozen lake marathon, Chennai’s Major Amirtharaj NS makes a mark

At the world’s highest frozen lake marathon, Chennai’s Major Amirtharaj NS makes a mark

A snapshot from a previous edition of The Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon | Photo Credit: Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh Where the Greater Himalayas rise from the Indo-Gangetic plains to run along Pakistan and China lies a large salt lake on the roof of the world. The Pangong Tso in Ladakh, a sensitive border point…

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Decking up the Madurai bride

Decking up the Madurai bride

Tailors from West Bengal giving shape to blouses with precision and skill at Kiya Fashions boutique in Madurai. | Photo Credit: R. ASHOK Madurai has always had a cautious approach to fashion. For long, it revelled in shimmering half-saris, pleated pattu pavadais and elegant Sungudi saris draped on the young and the old. Till the…

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New dating trend: What is ‘Sunset Clause’ and how can it save or kill your love life

New dating trend: What is ‘Sunset Clause’ and how can it save or kill your love life

Are you single and ready to find your forever love on dating apps? But are you also tired of endless swiping with no results? Welcome to 2026’s new dating trend: the “Sunset Clause” – that can save or kill your love life. According to reports, the Sunset Clause is where daters set expiration dates on…

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Poor sleep shortens life expectancy more than other factors, experts say

Poor sleep shortens life expectancy more than other factors, experts say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Missing out on adequate sleep could be taking years off your life. New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep Advances, found that poor sleep may shorten life expectancy more than other lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and loneliness. The…

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Watch | What is a Michelin Star? Origin and history explained

Watch | What is a Michelin Star? Origin and history explained

What is a Michelin Star? Ever wondered why it’s called the “Oscars of food” and what tyres have to do with it? In this video, we break down the surprising history of the Michelin Star, how it started as a marketing gimmick for a tyre company, and how it became the ultimate mark of fine…

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