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Chanel celebrates its time-honoured codes in its Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture Showcase

Snapshots from Chanel’s Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture Showcase | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chanel marked its 110th year with a return to the historic Grand Palais for its Spring Summer 25 Haute Couture showcase, after four years. The design house, founded in 1915, has redefined and refined the art of haute couture, embodying core values of freedom, exceptional craftsmanship, and dedication to excellence. On this significant occasion, the team shared exclusive savoir-faire behind three seminal looks which were part of the Paris Couture Week.   A pleated dress-coat with puff sleeves | Photo Credit: Jack Davison Dress coatOne of the…

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Jan

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Cycle, celebrate, connect at the Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha

An exclusive cycling competition will be conducted for kids in the age group of 8 to 12 in a safe environment | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha is a carnival dedicated to all things cycling. This annual event brings together cyclists, the general public, and businesses, creating a space to engage and learn.Organised by Chennai Cyclists, one of the largest cycling clubs in the city, the event highlights the benefits of cycling for health, fitness, and sustainable urban living. Chennai Cyclists was founded in 2012 by a small group of five to six enthusiasts. Today, the community…

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28

Jan

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Chennai | With paintings and films on artists, Gita Hudson explores abstraction

A view of the show at Lalit Kala Akademi | Photo Credit: special arrangement Today, the Lalit Kala Akademi gallery is red. Many gradient shades of the colour hang heavy on the 90-odd canvases that fill the space: crimsons and reds that are sometimes sharply broken by a deviant, rogue black or grey. But they inevitably find their way back to the reds again, much like artist Gita Hudson herself, whose penchant for the colour is nothing new . Titled Transit…From the Studio, the show is a mix of her body of work across mediums over the last two years. Not…

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28

Jan

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All you need to know about the new Kia Syros

From the moment you set eyes on it, the Kia Syros makes a statement. Its upright, tall-boy stance, combined with a 2550mm wheelbase, gives it a commanding presence that makes it appear larger than its 3995mm length suggests. Clever interplay of surfaces on the sheet metal creates a unique character. The polarising ‘love it or hate it’ design is anchored by Kia’s digital Tiger Nose grille, Star Map LED DRLs, and Star Map tail lamps, all of which add a futuristic touch. The additional design elements such as the shark fin antenna, roof-mounted spoiler, and 17-inch alloy wheels seem to…

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Jan

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How this man from Coimbatore is breathing life into vintage cars

On a cloudy noon, we drive to Vintage Miles, tucked inside a sprawling coconut grove. The property feels like a step back in time, the modern world fading as we enter. Its founder Abhinandan Chandrasekhar’s house is nestled within this space, flanked by a garage filled with vintage cars in various stages of transformation. Some vehicles appear nearly complete, their chrome accents gleaming despite the overcast sky. Others lay bare, their intricate innards exposed like anatomical models. A few are stripped down to mere skeletons, waiting patiently for new life.Abhinandan’s office is a treasure trove for vintage enthusiasts. The wooden…

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Jan

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Hyderabad| Hands-on workshops to learn indigenous khadi spinning techniques of Patnulu

One of the Patnulu spinners at work | Photo Credit: Chitrika On February 1 and 2, three master women spinners from Murapaka in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, will visit Hyderabad to demonstrate and teach participants the art of Patnulu, or handspun khadi of Ponduru. This traditional technique of spinning khadi, from cotton to yarn, involves five stages of processing the native short-staple cotton, konda patti (hill cotton), using indigenous tools. These women are among the few who continue to practise this craft, which was predominant during the pre-Independence era.The initiative, titled ‘Patnulu: The Handspun Handwoven Craft of Ponduru — A…

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Jan

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Customers get a glimpse of the new compact SUV Kia Syros

Launch of Kia Syros in Chennai on January 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran From panoramic sunroof to wireless charging, stolen vehicle tracking to front ventilated seats, customers in Chennai were given a glimpse of what Kia promises to offer in its new compact SUV, the Syros.R. Arunkumar, chief executive officer, VST Central Kia, an authorised KIA Cars India Dealer, said, Syros is an advanced product with over 80 connected features. “One of the important features is, in this segment, Syros comes with a panoramic sunroof, and we believe it will be a major attraction for customers. Kia, in Chennai,…

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Jan

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How this man from Coimbatore is breathing life into vintage cars

On a cloudy noon, we drive to Vintage Miles, tucked inside a sprawling coconut grove. The property feels like a step back in time, the modern world fading as we enter. Its founder Abhinandan Chandrasekhar’s house is nestled within this space, flanked by a garage filled with vintage cars in various stages of transformation. Some vehicles appear nearly complete, their chrome accents gleaming despite the overcast sky. Others lay bare, their intricate innards exposed like anatomical models. A few are stripped down to mere skeletons, waiting patiently for new life.Abhinandan’s office is a treasure trove for vintage enthusiasts. The wooden…

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Jan

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Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday and more dazzle at Sabyasachi’s 25th anniversary event

Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday | Photo Credit: X/ @Filmfare Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee celebrated 25 years of his iconic label with a grand fashion show at the Jio Convention Centre on January 25. The star-studded event featured Bollywood’s finest, including Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, and Ananya Panday, alongside international supermodel Christy Turlington.Marking her first runway appearance since welcoming her daughter Dua in September 2024, Deepika opened the show in a striking ensemble. She donned white trousers, a shirt, and a trench coat, paired with black leather gloves and bold statement jewelry.Alia Bhatt turned heads in a…

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