Stories in The Hindu
Pedana, a tiny village in Andhra Pradesh is home to one of the best handloom fabrics of the region Kalamkari and there is only one craftsman who continues the traditional form of the art. “If you want to know about Kalamkari, just visit Pitchuka Srinivas.” These words from a resident of Pedana village sounded like… Read More Pitchuka Srinivas – Kalamkari in Pedana
Bengaluru Mixologist Rohan Matmary shares his thoughts on his presence at Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) as well as winning the third edition of Brown-Forman American Whiskey Legacy Cocktail Challenge 2019. A career as a mixologist is an unusual choice to say in the least. And when a young boy from a tech family treads a… Read More Interview with Bengaluru Mixologist Rohan Matmary
Terrazzo is seeing a huge revival that goes beyond traditional flooring that augurs well for home enthusiasts. Terrazzo traditionally a flooring material has seen a major revival with a contemporary twist replacing marble in many ways. It is gaining popularity because of its endless colour and material palette making it an interesting alternative to granite… Read More All About Terrazzo
The erstwhile haunt of dacoits and a location that has inspired several Bollywood flicks, Chambal is a smorgasbord of experiences that includes wildlife, heritage and spirituality. As our car whizzed past the deep ravines of Chambal, the group I was travelling with had one question for our driver all centered around the infamous dacoits of… Read More Chambal Diaries
It may be the smallest area in your home but it can be the best if done right – the balcony is the space where you can create magic; we tell you how. Balconies effortlessly bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor interiors, especially in urban setups where homes lack open spaces. Décor Talk Ensure… Read More Balcony Decor
Tasting menus are all set to give dining experiences an innovative and interesting makeover. It was a few summers ago when I was at Pan Asian the South East Asian specialty restaurant at ITC Grand Chola that I first had my experience of what a tasting menu was all about. When I told Chef I… Read More Tasting Menus
To meet one of the only families of Sikligars or Swordsmiths of Rajasthan in Udaipur who continue to practice the traditional way of working with swords is an eye opener in more ways than one. The din in the air is palpable and the sight in front of me is a smorgasbord of sensory experiences… Read More The art of sword smithing
A home is the biggest investment of your lifetime and the home loan is the biggest financial burden you have to service. So why not ensure you do it right? Reading the fine print of a home loan is important to secure yourself against additional financial burden. Ramji Subramanian, Managing Director, Sowparnika Projects and Infrastructure… Read More Decoding Home Loans
Technology is changing how healthcare is being administered in India with artificial intelligence making waves in the sphere Healthcare is breaking out of silos, becoming increasingly connected, but also increasingly complex. While it poses an opportunity for medical professionals to learn more than before, the enormous amount of medical information can overwhelm the decision-making processes. This is… Read More AI in Healthcare
Think Singapore and you probably envision glitzy buildings and a fast paced modern city with urban lifestyles. Well, while this is true, this is also a city that also has many unknown aspects that are quite the opposite of clichéd references that one tends to associate with the ‘Lion City’. So in my quest to… Read More Tiong Bahru Singapore