‘ALA’ means waves in Malayalam. Like the back and forth flow of the shuttle in the loom, where threads create waves to form the weave. ALA Studio takes inspiration from the elegance, charm and simplicity exuded by the Mundum Neriyathum- a key cultural symbol of...
Remember Orkut? There was also Hi5 - the social network for meeting new people. Soon arrived Facebook to have us all sign up so we could catch up with former classmates and get a peek at our peers day to day. Social Media has driven...
In 2016, when Arunaja appeared for the auditions of The Stage, India’s only Western music reality show, she was excited but nervous as well since there were talented contestants from all over the country. But one of the judges, Vishal Dadlani, took one look at...
More than 1,500-odd cinema screens across Tamil Nadu are under lock and key, plunging the entertainment industry into an acute financial and creative decline. Pre-corona, the Tamil Nadu industry worked at a brisk pace churning out 200 movies in a year, now, numerous films from...
With restrictions around lockdown 2.0 easing up, leisure travel is back with a vengeance. And aren’t we almost ready or amidst driving off to holiday destinations with about a 4 to 6 hour driving distance from where we live. Interestingly, for many the prospect of...
Art for me is a way of connecting with the universe and our heritage. Walking among artwork gives me a feeling which is a mix of happiness, satisfaction, peace and pride. I owe my introduction to the art world to my legacy and my family....
A collection representative of the tranquil nature of the beach side at low tide! The exquisite feeling of wind through your hair, sand in your feet and the peace of mind felt, the collection “By The Sea” was born. The sea has varied emotions ranging...
The coronavirus pandemic break has given the industries ample time to do a serious overhaul of their ideologies and way of working to establish a system of sustainable fashion and ORU is a product of this intensive self-assessment. ORU is a homegrown luxury fashion brand...
Bangalore based designer brand Krishnamani is known for bringing to life long-forgotten weaves and motifs has launched a collection in enchanting Kanjeevaram, laden with Zari work. Reviving the dying tradition of royal weaves bearing the crest and life of the erstwhile Mysore kingdom of Southern...
At a time when India is being warned about an impending third wave of coronavirus, mental health experts warn about the long-standing affect the ongoing pandemic has on our sanity. As Dr Vasanth Renganathan, Consultant Psychiatrist in Chennai, says, ‘Mental health issues today are a...
