Chennai has always shared an intimate relationship with the sea. More than a geographical feature, the coastline feels like an extension of the city’s spirit, evolving and endlessly alive. The beaches are places of routine, ritual, and relaxation, where days begin calmly, get chaotic, and...
Have you ever felt like your body is aging faster than your birthday candles? Like you slept 8 hours but woke up feeling like a potato? Like your brain is buffering… permanently? Relax…you’re not alone... You’re just living in a body that’s tired of your...
Some revolutions shake the earth with noise and flame, and others slip quietly into the corners of our lives—soft-footed, unannounced, like winter arriving in places that rarely have one. Chennai, for example, does not wake up one morning to find itself wrapped in white frost....
One result of today’s interconnected world is more cultural exchange than ever before. We have so much exposure to traditions and practices from around the globe, that we may feel inspired to adopt some of them even if we didn’t grow up that way. One...
Rukmini Vijayakumar, Artistic Director of the Radha Kalpa Dance Company and Director of LshVa, a creative space for artists in the heart of Bangalore, lit up the stage at the Provoke Art Festival 2025. Founder of the Raadha Kalpa Method, an educational system for Bharatanatyam,...
Day 1 The Provoke Art Festival opened to a packed audience, with Day 1 witnessing a breathtaking Bharatanatyam performance by Rukmini Vijaykumar, followed by an enchanting musical ensemble led by Subha Shree Thanikachalam, featuring celebrated playback singers Haricharan Seshadri, Sai Vignesh, Disha Prakash, Santhosh Subramanian,...
Gratitude, what does it really mean? No, let’s not confuse it with being grateful, are they the same? Though they have some similarities, they are not the same. The main difference is that grateful, describes a feeling of thankfulness, while gratitude represents the feeling or...
If teachers got report cards, this traditional ‘Mylapore Maami’ would notch up an A- Plus with elan. When mentoring is in your DNA, barriers are broken, phobias shattered and complex problems solved with ease. By transforming the common fear of Math into centums, through simplification...
The Westin Chennai beckons food lovers and families to embrace Diwali’s spirit at its signature restaurant, Seasonal Tastes, with “The Diwali Indulgence” a feast that promises vibrant traditions, gourmet excellence, and unforgettable ambiance. On the evening lights up on October 21st, Seasonal Tastes transforms into...
Following the delicate trail of jasmine’s scent, the air shimmered with soulful music, graceful dances, and a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours that painted Chettinad in timeless celebration. The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Trust wrapped up its much-anticipated Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival 2025, a four-day...
