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12

Feb

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A residents’ association in Thiruvananthapuram propagates cultivation of rarely-grown perennial trees

Sijukumar PN attending to kunthirikkam saplings | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kadayilmudumbu Residents’ Welfare Association (KRWA) of Kodunganoor ward at Vattiyoorkkavu in Thiruvananthapuram has been setting an example for residents’ associations. After being chosen as the best residents’ association indulging in farming activities at the Kerala State Farm Awards 2023, the Association has now taken up the propagation of rare trees, especially perennial ones.Kunthirikkam saplings | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Association is currently giving away saplings of boswellia sacra or Frankincense from which frankincense or kunthirikkam is obtained. “We have already distributed over 150 saplings,” says Sijukumar PN, secretary…

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11

Feb

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Discover the rise of pickleball among tennis players, its accessibility, affordability, and potential for growth in the sports industry in Chennai

When four of Chennai’s leading club tennis players Vikram Seshasayee, Sooraj Viswanathan, G Rajesh and B Venkteshwar met up in November 2024, it was not to discuss tennis. The four of them were in final discussions about putting up Chennai Picklersss by Sports Den, a state of the art indoor Pickleball facility at Porur that would be open to the public round-the-clock. In recent years, a growing trend has emerged in the world of racquet sports. Tennis players, from professionals to recreational enthusiasts, are increasingly trading in their tennis rackets for pickleball paddles. One revealing statistic is that out of…

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11

Feb

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Single this Valentine’s? Get yourself a Galentine

A representational image | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Remember those sleepovers with your best friends, filled with laughter and late-night secret swapping? Galentine’s Day is just like that, but a grown up version. Forget the curfews and stolen snacks; now it is all about cute cafes and art workshops. This February, while couples are battling for reservations and overpriced roses, many single women are choosing to celebrate the day in a more relaxed manner, with their best friends. Galentine’s Day, which originated from the popular sitcom Parks and Recreation, has now transcended its fictional origins to become a genuine celebration…

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11

Feb

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Gallery Space and Iconart Gallery celebrate milestone in Hyderabad’s evolving art scene

Hyderabad’s art scene is evolving for the better. Factors such as a growing interest in art, the launch of new galleries, and artists experimenting with diverse mediums and styles have all contributed to this transformation. However, the landscape was not as vibrant two decades ago, when galleries in the city struggled to sustain themselves due to a lack of patrons. Avani Rao Gandra and Hanumantha Rao, founders of Iconart Gallery and Gallery Space, reflect on their experiences and how they navigated this journey.Engaging with contemporary art Avani Rao Gandra | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “Passion is a cliché word, but…

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11

Feb

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This new restaurant in New Delhi serves food from undivided Punjab

The framed front page of a leading daily from the day India got independence, a grandmother’s old wooden comb, centuries-old sword — for a minute, I mistake it for someone’s home. But this is Ikk Punjab, a fine dining restaurant by Rajan and Deepika Sethi of Bright Hospitality in Connaught Place, the heart of New Delhi. As I walk around, Rajan explains that this restaurant is a tribute to his forefathers who were born in pre-Partition Punjab. “My parents and grandparents grew up on the other side of Punjab — Rawalpindi and Chakwal. So, I thought let’s open a place that serves…

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11

Feb

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Screen Share | Reality TV’s dating games

A still from Love is Blind Let’s be honest… what are you the most excited for this week? The overdose of red roses, balloons, chocolates and beady-eyed teddy bears in unsightly colours on Valentine’s Day, or the new season of Love is Blind? Regardless of the debate over how “scripted” reality television truly is, there is an undeniable joy in watching relationship drama unfold on dating and marriage shows. The theatrics and chaos, or even the rare calm, make for compelling viewing — despite the geography and the milieu, there are certain aspects that are universally relatable. Much like the endless…

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11

Feb

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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 culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu in London(2009-2010), she returned to India. Over the years, as she observed and understood the culinary landscape in India, she felt a growing need to champion the cuisine of her roots —Kongunadu.Kongunadu cuisine originates from the Kongu region of Tamil…

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11

Feb

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Meet Muhammed Dilshad, a Malayali YouTuber digging wells in Africa to solve the drinking water crisis

Muhammed Dilshad in Mozambique | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Before his first trip to Kashmir on a Royal Enfield bike in 2019, travel vlogger Muhammed Dilshad from Chelambra, Malappuram had donned many roles— from a bus boy to a parcel lorry driver. However, his foray into YouTube started as a form of journaling, where the 29-year-old traveller could share the experiences of his 45 days of travel which developed into the YathraToday YouTube channel which currently has 907K subscribers and over 153 million views. In 2021, Dilshad decided to travel to Africa on his bike after a cancelled South Asian…

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11

Feb

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This e-scooter is priced at ₹1.8 lakh, but is it worth it?

Simple Energy has stepped up its game with the refreshed Simple One | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The electric scooter segment in India is heating up, and Simple Energy — an electric vehicle (EV) start-up based in Bengaluru — has stepped up its game with the refreshed Simple One. This mid-life update, which the company calls version 1.5, brings an impressive real-world range of 180-190 km (claimed 248 km) on a single charge, along with a slew of refinements that make it a compelling option for urban commuters. But is it worth ₹1.8 lakh? Let’s dive in. Simple Energy has…

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10

Feb

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10 sought-after books for design lovers

Your book collection is often a reflection of your interests and when one of them is design, there’s no dearth of titles that you can stock up. They also make for great gifts whether it is for adding to someone’s reading collection or for their display of coffee table books. Vinay Sachdeva of Page3 Bookshop | Photo Credit: Kiran Nama Vinay Sachdeva of Page3 Bookshop in Bengaluru that specialises in all kinds of design books, recommends these 10 collectibles that have stood the test of time, and are the perfect addition to a design enthusiast’s library. The bookstore that has…

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