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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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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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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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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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10

Feb

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‘I had no idea who Ed Sheeran was. I gave him a head massage’

A Sandeep encounters anywhere between 60 and 70 heads each day (except on Tuesday) at the 85-year-old Kerala Hair Dressers in Pondy Bazar. But on February 4, he received a call requiring secrecy and an international popstar.“I had no idea who Ed Sheeran was. We said ‘hi’ to each other and began the massage. I gave it to three others,” he says. In the video on Ed Sheeran HQ on Instagram, the artiste who is in India for his +–=÷× Tour (pronounced The Mathematics Tour), can be seen jokingly saying, “This is abuse”.“I usually do not use the kind of force…

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10

Feb

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High-end health clubs allegedly conceal an exploitative work culture in Thiruvananthapuram

A fitness trainer at a gymnasium in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Thiruvananthapuram’s rapidly growing network of upscale health clubs is emerging as a youngster’s mecca for employment. Hundreds of youth from struggling working-class families with an affinity for bodybuilding are becoming certified physical trainers to cash in on the fitness fad. Most seem driven by the desire to break free from the fettering grind of a ten-to-five job to pursue their studies and passion for fitness while supplementing the family income. Nevertheless, Justice Alexander Thomas, chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), recently heard that the stylishly…

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09

Feb

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Ireland-based Malayali musicians Reyan and Melvin on their struggles

Reyan and Melvin, who grew up in Ireland, have known each other since childhood. They attended the same school in Dublin, travelled on the same bus home, and went to the same church. With their shared roots in Kerala, Melvin jokes, “We just couldn’t avoid each other.” However, despite their many shared experiences, it was music that ultimately brought them together.As teenagers, the duo would have jamming sessions inside the bus, returning home from school. “We would say we should do ‘something’ one day, practising how to sing or rap. We kept at it, not knowing whether anything would work,” says…

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Feb

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Chennai | Raj Ganpath on consistency, the big picture, and fitness as functionality for the common person

Raj Ganpath | Photo Credit: Johan Sathyadas In the introduction to his debut book, Simple, Not Easy, Raj Ganpath says that the book is an unusual mix of science, reason and positivity meant to provide clarity and inspiration. There is a consistent reference to the word ‘simple’ all through his book. It makes sense if you have worked out with Raj at The Quad, a Chennai-based new age functional fitness bootcamp he co-founded in 2011. Or if you have seen him on Instagram where he posts short videos every single day about strength training, lifestyle changes, nutrition, fitness myths and…

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09

Feb

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Natural stones set to sparkle at STONA 2025 in Bengaluru

Sculptors from across India showcasing their range of stone, granite and marble ware and idols at Shilpagram at a previous edition of STONA exhibition.  | Photo Credit: special arragement The country’s bi-annual international stone fair is all set to open its doors to the public in the second week of February, where Indian and international participants will showcase their unique products and creations in natural stone.STONA 2025, to be hosted at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre between February 12 and 15, will witness a range of attractions, including live demonstrations and a display of works by award-winning sculptors from across…

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