#fineprint

WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION
What is the story behind the brand Relaxaa Home Textiles and what inspired you to enter the fashion and textiles industry?We started out in the early 1980s and produced the nation’s best yarn and other raw material in the textile segments and after a great...
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A LOVE STORY THAT’S NOTHING SHORT OF A FAIRYTALE
Here are two souls who crossed paths as teenagers, bonded over shared dreams, and danced their way into each other's hearts. Let's trace their journey from innocent teenage dates to now travelling the world together as a married couple. Actress Chandini Tamilarasan and choreographer GV...
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PERFECT TWO-GETHER
One look at their pictures and it's hard not to recognise that these two actors beautifully complement each other with their presence. But once you strike a conversation with this couple, you will also realise that they complement each other wonderfully enotionally and mentally too....
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EMPOWERED OR IRRESPONSIBLE: A REFLECTION ON WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIETAL EXPECTATIONS
As case in point, consider the extravagant wedding that recently took place in our community. The celebration featured the vibrant melodies of Sangeet, the intricate artistry of Mehendi, and a plethora of festivities that dazzled the senses. The splendor of the occasion was visible in...
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“THROUGH THE EYES OF JANUS: BREAKTHROUGHS AND PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR 2025 ”
In this spirit, let us celebrate the remarkable breakthroughs of 2024 that shaped our world and consider the predictions for 2025, a year poised to redefine human potential. With the advent of cutting-edge technology, space exploration milestones, and transformative AI systems, it’s an exhilarating time...
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THE CHANGING FACE AND FORTUNE OF ANGLO-INDIANS IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER
We’re a people of mixed race. our origin is rooted in families formed during the time of European occupation in India, and a unique community that has mixed heritage, blended looks and culture, speaking English as our mother-tongue, yet who imbibe very strong Indian values,...
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PONGAL, THE GRAND TAMIL THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL!
Tamil Sangam-age poems dating back to roughly the 3rd century give us insight into the cultural and social life of early Tamils. It contains hundreds of poems belonging to the Ainthinai classification. According to Ainthinai, the Tamil land was divided into five landscapes. Of them...
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THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
Having written for Provoke Lifestyle for a few years now has me reflecting on previous January columns. My goal is always to touch on the usual New Year themes such as resolutions, goals, self-help, and lifestyle improvements, but to explore a different angle, since trite...
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RAMP UP YOUR WARDROBE WITH 2025’s HOTTEST COLOUR!
Neesha Amrish, Designer and founder of Label Aeshaane finds that,“Mocha mousse evokes a sense of warmth, comfort and understated sophistication. It’s a muted earthy tone that feels both grounded and elegant. It represents stability that instantly connects me with Mother Earth. The hint of creamy...
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A DECADE APART: THE UNCHANGED CHALLENGES OF INDIAN MEDICAL TRAINEE DOCTORS
IIn India, the internship—known as the Compulsory Residential Rotatory Internship (CRRI)—is a one-year training period after medical school. Interns rotate through major departments to gain experience and earn their medical license. After completing my medical studies in Ukraine and passing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination...
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