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Daya Kingston

RHYTHMS OF TRADITION CELEBRATING CLASSICAL ART
Sanjay SubrahmanyanMusician and Vocalist Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sanjay Subrahmanyan stands tall as a renowned Carnatic musician and vocalist from Chennai, India. He founded the Youth Association of Carnatic Music (YACM) to promote Carnatic music amongst the youth. Open to experimenting with music, in 2023, he made...
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ARE KIDS BEING IGNORED BY INDIAN FILMMAKERS?
Arun Vaidyanathan is the Director of Achchamundu! Achchamundu!, Peruchazhi and Nibunan. He recently directed the children’s film, Shot Boot Three and says, “When the National Awards removed the Children’s category and no-one is bothered it’s so sad. None of the filmmakers, the big stars or...
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NIVETHA JESSICA INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF WOMEN BIKERS
How did your interest in bike riding and racing start and when?It was just a spark. When I was in my 9th standard, the boys in my street started riding bikes and learning to ride gear bikes. I too wanted to try my hand at...
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GALLOP IN TO ADVENTURE
Spread over a sprawling seven acres at Sholinganallur, the Chennai Equitation Centre houses a riding arena, stables and spaces to gather or rest. We catch up with the founder Kishore Futnani, an accomplished polo player and horse racer whose dream was to pass on this...
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STAR & STYLE
Simran has worked with Kollywood’s top stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith, Suriya, Prashant and many others. Her firebrand individuality made her stand apart and today even after 30 years, she is going strong. She won the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil...
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CHAMPION OF CHANGE
"My greatest friend is my husband Dr.Anbumani Ramadoss, who has wonmy heart as a friend, philosopher, guide and he encouraged me to study in Harvard and also to participate in World Environmental Conferences in Johannesburg, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, and New York." Dr. Sowmiya Anbumani is...
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FRANCO-TAMIL CUISINE: A LOVE AFFAIR BETWEEN TWO CULTURES!
Whether it’s the serenity of Auroville where you can decode your inner workings or the coastline that invites you to chill out as you sip on a cocktail and watch the endless pattern of the waves crashing on the coast and going back. The Arts...
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GETTING HIGH ON FASHION!
Ask any fashionista where she gets her unique wardrobe from and you are most likely to hear that she has shopped at Hi Life at least once. With 130+ premium exhibitions a year conducted across Indian metros and cities such as Visakhapatnam, Nagpur, Coimbatore and...
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MEET BOLLYWOOD’S FAVOURITEMAKEUP ARTIST OJAS RAJANI
When you see the beautifully made-up faces of actresses as they light up the screen with their million-watt expressions, it’s the handiwork of talented make-up professionals like Ojas Rajani. Exuberant and outspoken, she radiates an aura of happiness. One of the most sought-after make-up artists...
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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SUNNY LEONE
Sunny Leone, renowned actress, entrepreneur, MTV Splitsvilla host, and advocate for social causes, is a multifaceted personality. Known for her sizzling looks and bold roles, there’s a deeper side to her that often goes unnoticed. We caught up with her to discover what truly drives...
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