Folk Deities of Tamil Nadu | Gods who love surruttus and chappals
It happened almost 35 years ago. The elders in my village had assembled to discuss a curious demand by the samiyadi (oracle) of the local Sudalaimadan temple, the presiding deity…
A residents’ association in Thiruvananthapuram converts vacant plots to agricultural land to win State Farm Awards 2023
Children being introduced to farming by office-bearers of Kadayilmudumbu Residents’ Welfare Association | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When overgrown vacant plots in their neighbourhood turned into dumping yards, members of Kadayilmudumbu…
Marching for peace with Sri M
Stills from the documentary Walking with M | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A group of people clad in white, led by spiritual author Sri M, begin to walk from Kanyakumari…
Karthi Kalyani, a musical mini feature, tells the story of love and hope
Govind Padmasoorya and Mirash Bichu; a poster of the film | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Director Mirash Bichu’s musical mini feature Karthi Kalyani is a heartwarming tale of love; it…
Column | Record of a princely wedding
Illustrates The Kasi Yatra or pilgrimage to Benaras. This portion of the cermony is purely symbolic. | Photo Credit: Sarmaya Arts Foundation The photo album opens with a panoramic shot…
How deep-rooted vetiver could be a useful ally against climate change
Across a swathe of over 600 acres in New Chennai Township Private Limited (NCTPL) MARG Swarnabhumi, in Chengalpattu, a perennial grass has been pressed into service to lay the foundation…
The lost histories of Madras homes
The 385th Madras Day is just the occasion to celebrate the founding of a cultural city and its architectural landscape. It is a confluence of civilisations, manifested in its architectural…
Culinary clubs in schools in Hyderabad helps students develop life skills
Students of Fountainhead, The Global School during a session | Photo Credit: special arrangement A sweet fragrance emanates from a fireless culinary session at Oakridge International School in Hyderabad. A mixed…
Natwar Singh: Nehruvian, memorist, friend
Natwar Singh | Photo Credit: Illustration: R. Rajesh Natwar returned to his favourite place, his farmhouse outside Delhi, for one last time on August 10. It was here that he…
Sabari Venu’s portrait project for Wayanad evokes an enthusiastic response
Sabari Venu’s portrait project for Wayand had him drawing portraits for those who contributed a certain amount to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Sabari…