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Artists showcase their ideas of progress in Hyderabad

Work by Ramesh Gorjala | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement To experiment and to elevate are significant elements of an artist’s creative process. They stay inspired by trying a new medium or material or elevating their art practice to create diverse expressions. Artists Ramesh Gorjala, Priti Samyukta and Pavan Kumar known for their signature styles are navigating challenges to create a new dimension.Sheen with glass beads Ramesh Gorjala at his unit | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “When you try something new, the energy brings in enthusiasm,” says Srikalahasti-based contemporary artist Ramesh Gorjala. Known for Kalamkari paintings of mythological characters, he is…

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‘My saris and I have conversations’: Malvika Singh

Malvika Singh’s Saris of Memory is, as she calls it, a “fragments of my life” memoir — a compilation of her involvement with textiles and the stories connected with them.Born in 1949 in Bombay, and belonging to a generation that saw the many stages of India post independence, the cultural doyenne was at the curbside of events taking place across the country. “My saris and I have conversations, recalling encounters, sometimes secrets, about people and places, travel and exploration, reliving happy and sometimes painful events that have peppered my life across a span of over 70 years,” she says, reminiscing about Chowpatty…

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What skydiving taught Jithin Vijayan, winner of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award

Jithin Vijayan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “The first 20 to 30 seconds, you are certain you are going to die. Then the parachute opens, and you are so happy that you are alive!” says Jjithin Vijayan about the first time he tried Tandem Skydiving (skydiving where the student is attached to the instructor with the harness). Jithin has travelled a long way from there, achieving memorable feats in skydiving. He is just back from New Delhi, after receiving the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award from President of India Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.The CEO of NDimensionZ Solutions Pvt…

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29

Jan

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An immersive experience at tea estates and strawberry farms in Coonoor

Tea plantations | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A mighty gaur amidst lush green tea gardens and misty hills in the backdrop. This picture postcard frame brings our Jeep to a screeching halt. I take my phone out and click away as the gaur stops and stares before nibbling at the tea leaves. I am thrilled with my encounter with a robust gaur during my Monkey Trails outing, an immersive experience at tea gardens in Hulical, near Coonoor. As we begin the 30-minute drive from Coonoor snaking through tea plantations, beautiful vistas of the Nilgiris landscape unfolds at every corner shrouded…

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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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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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28

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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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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