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Indie slow-fashion brand myKynd celebrates the mundu

Indie slow fashion brand myKynd elevates the Kerala mundu into something more than an off white every-day piece of garment. It plays with colour, fabric and style, coaxing the unassuming mundu to push its boundaries. Unmesh Dasthakhir launched myKynd with his co-founder and “muse” Senna Rasool in September 2024 as a curated range of hand-woven, locally-produced mundus that lend themselves to the wearer’s individual style. Unmesh explores fabric, using the fine Jamdani and even linen. Using bold swathes of colour, and prints, these mundus straddle casual and formal wear worlds with poise. Hand block prints, jacquard, natural-indigo-dyed and reversible styles, the…

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Feb

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Deepika Padukone stuns at Cartier anniversary event, Ranveer Singh reacts

Deepika Padukone at Cartier’s 25th anniversary event in Dubai | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @deepikapadukone Bollywood star Deepika Padukone made a stunning return to the spotlight, gracing the ramp for Cartier’s 25th anniversary celebration in the Middle East. Marking her first international appearance since welcoming her daughter, Dua Singh Padukone, the global ambassador for the luxury brand dazzled in a black off-shoulder gown paired with a statement Cartier necklace.Deepika shared pictures from the grand event held in Dubai on social media, captioning them, “An exquisite evening with my friends at @cartier! 💫.” The post quickly garnered immense love from fans, who…

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Feb

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Smorgasbord of sessions at Alliance Literary Festival 4.0 in Bengaluru

Cultural performance at a previous edition of the Alliance Literary Festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “This festival is essentially a celebration of ideas and culture, and is themed The Asian Century. We’ve had three editions of the festival before,” says Anirudh Sridhar, Dean of Thought Leadership, Department of Language and Literature, Alliance University, Bengaluru.Alliance University’s festival of literature, culture and intellectual dialogue — the Alliance Literary Festival (ALF) — will take place from February 13 to 15 at their central campus at Chikkahadage cross on the Chandapura-Anekal main road. The three-day festival will see the participation of over 120…

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12

Feb

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This Valentine’s Day, meet couples who met on vacation

Movies, books, and songs over the years have led us to believe in the idea of a holiday romance. New city, new possibilities... and sometimes new love. This could be a holiday fling that ends when the couple says goodbye to each other, or a relationship that thrives for weeks, months, years... despite the daily humdrum and challenges of work, family, and life. While some of us come back with suitcases full of souvenirs, there are a few who come back with a significant other. Renuka Patra (35) and Arnav Patra (35)For Renuka Patra, a realist, holiday romance is something…

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Feb

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Hyderabad | Naik City, art from the gaze of an autorickshaw

Autorickshaws are a recurring motif in artist Rajesh Naik’s work. For him, autos have been windows to the world since childhood. Growing up in Hyderabad’s Old City, he often watched — and at times accompanied — his father, who earned a living by driving an autorickshaw. Eventually, Rajesh too began driving after school hours to earn pocket money. From the driver’s seat, he observed life on the streets, engaging with passengers and absorbing the vibrant energy of the city.At home, he watched his mother stitch and embroider to supplement the family income, a skill practised by many Lambada women. Rajesh’s…

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Feb

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Your Valentine’s Day guide – The Hindu

The classic choice of red roses. | Photo Credit: N. Bashkaran Romance is back in the air with 2025’s Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Read on to know how dating is redefining romance this year; where love ditches the rulebook.For those celebrating their Valentine’s Day with their friends, we have a list of venues that are ditching the traditional V Day parties and opting for other events like anti-V Day bashes. Read to know if the classic choice of chocolates and red roses would go along with our ultimate gift guide on limited edition luxury watches. Take a look at our…

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Feb

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Life cut short: Theatre director and actor Saurabh Gharipurikar passes away in Hyderabad

Saurabh Gharipurikar in the play ‘Miya Biwi’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Hyderabad theatre community is mourning the unexpected passing of director and actor Saurabh Gharipurikar on February 11 at 42. He had been battling health issues for some time.His passing is particularly heart-breaking, as he was gearing up to stage Manav Kaul’s monologue, Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane on February 22, marking the play’s 15th anniversary. Saurabh’s theatre group, Udaan — meaning ‘flight’ in Hindi — embodies his artistic vision. An actor, director, musician, workshop facilitator, and acting trainer, he was the founder of Udaan Academy of Arts and…

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Feb

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Cosplay at Comic Con Chennai: Who wore what?

“Can I get a ‘chi hoooo?’,” asks little Dheva Mayuran who is cosplaying as Maui from the film Moana, holding up a painted fish hook. Not too far away, he spots Moana, a cosplayer who looks mind-bogglingly similar to the curly-haired star of the much-loved Disney movie. In the vicinity, at Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam, there is also the Front Man and Young-Hee, the red-light green-light doll from the Squid Game series, people’s superhero Spiderman, and Bumblebee from Transformers.In its second edition at Chennai over the weekend, Comic Con saw nearly 4,500 cosplay registrations. Whipping out cameras, and asking to pose with their props…

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Feb

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Meet Likitha Murthy, the ‘Jhansi’ of Telugu television

Likitha Murthy in Jhansi, a Warrior | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Likitha Murthy has portrayed multiple characters in her five-year television journey, but Jhansi is unlike any role she has taken on before. “I have played simple characters but never truly challenged myself. Jhansi, an advocate by profession, is determined and passionate about law and fights for the vulnerable,” says Likitha, who plays the title role in Jhansi: A Warrior.Directed by Kaapuganti Raghu, the daily serial on ETV Telugu is an emotional courtroom drama, featuring intense confrontations between lawyers Jhansi and Mrunalini (played by Jayashree S Raj). Essaying different roles…

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Feb

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Nitin Soma, a potter from Hyderabad celebrates Dakhni in his works

Nitin Soma at one of his clay workshops | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements A mug with a dent, a saucer resembling a crooked steel plate, and a bowl etched with a dialogue — potter Nitin Soma’s claywork challenges perceptions, making one mistake it for metal. At Soma Pottery, his studio in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Nitin gives his creations unconventional shapes, allowing clay to take its own form rather than imposing rigid control.Much of his work, he says, is an ode to Nature. With a background in fashion design, he plays with colours and textures to enhance the raw beauty of…

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