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Jan

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee: The wedding love affair is over

Sabyasachi Mukherjee says he is proof that middle class idealism can be a superpower. Twenty five years after he made his debut on the Indian fashion scene, the Kolkata resident has five stores, one of them in New York’s West Village, with jewellery and leather goods, both extremely successful, added to his portfolio. His company is expected to have a turnover of  ₹500 crore this year. “But it look me close to 20 years to get over the imposter syndrome,” confesses the designer, 51, who has often credited his grandmothers for his unique aesthetic. “It is difficult to tell yourself…

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31

Jan

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Why After Dinner makes for a cosy, after-party haunt in Goa

Imagine walking into a bar and being handed a toothbrush by the server. Relax, it is not a comment on your dental hygiene. In fact, this is mixologist Harsh Pandya’s way of welcoming you to After Dinner, the newest hotspot in Goa’s laid-back coastal village, Anjuna. Call it a quirky welcome drink or a palate cleanser, Mouthwash is made with mint-washed rum, lemongrass liqueur, a balanced mix of malic and citric acid, saline, and warm spices, like cardamom, star anise, cloves and cinnamon. “It sets the tone for the journey ahead, aligning perfectly with After Dinner’s goal of creating a…

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31

Jan

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Viveek Sharma’s paintings of Naga Sadhus reflect silence and solitude

Silence Please exhibition at India Habitat Centre, Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Annual visits to his nanihaal (maternal home) in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) during his childhood gave Viveek Sharma an early peek into the lives of ascetics and helped him to fathom the quintessential spiritual lives. “I would accompany my grandfather to the congregation of sadhus during Kumbh and he would tell me about these men who abandon worldly attachments and seek enlightenment,” says Viveek. Silence Please exhibition by Viveek Sharma at IHC Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The view of the mammoth crowds bathing in the Ganges;…

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Jan

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Viveek Sharma’s paintings of Naga Sadhus reflect silence and solitude

Silence Please exhibition at India Habitat Centre, Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Annual visits to his nanihaal (maternal home) in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) during his childhood gave Viveek Sharma an early peek into the lives of ascetics and helped him to fathom the quintessential spiritual lives. “I would accompany my grandfather to the congregation of sadhus during Kumbh and he would tell me about these men who abandon worldly attachments and seek enlightenment,” says Viveek. Silence Please exhibition by Viveek Sharma at IHC Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The view of the mammoth crowds bathing in the Ganges;…

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31

Jan

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Araku Festival kicks off with tribal dances, hot air balloon rides and coffee tastings

People taking a ride on the tethered hot air balloon in Araku | Photo Credit: KR Deepak The verdant valleys of Araku will come alive with the Araku Festival, a three-day extravaganza that kicks off on January 31. Organised by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department Corporation and the Alluri Sitharama Raju District Administration, the annual event will showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and adventurous spirit.A line-up of eventsThe festival commences with the 5K Araku Marathon, leading participants from the lush Padmapuram Gardens to the main venue of the Government Degree College Grounds. Runners will traverse scenic routes,…

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31

Jan

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Why do dosas now have tender jackfruit in them?

Every time I see an idichakka (tender jackfruit), I am reminded of the taste of the idichakka thoran my aunt sent home once, packed in a slightly toasted banana leaf. Steam-cooked tender jackfruit pieces are mashed on the ammikkallu (stone mortar and pestle), stir-fried and cooked with turmeric, coconut, jeera, chillies etc to make the mildly spicy thoran. Idichakka masala fry became another favourite over the years.But when Thiruvananthapuram-based agripreneur Rajasree R tells me that she prepares around 40 different dishes using idichakka as an ingredient, it is hard to believe. One of the signature products of her brand, Fruit…

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30

Jan

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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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30

Jan

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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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30

Jan

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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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