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Satire | Ideas for alternative protest sites

Mars has the space, but a nearby archipelago can give protesters something fun for after-hours

24 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Column | The chicanery of Uncle-hood

Years of lessons in integrity, undone by one uncle with a favour to ask

24 Oct 2026 4:05 pm
Column | Phuphee doesnt do curses

She has a better way of dealing with cruel men and it begins with a basket of sweet kulchas

24 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Coimbatore boy to represent India at Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2026

Meet 10-year-old Guru Tarun SK from the city, who has been selected by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) to represent India in the Under-12 category

24 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Jose Dominic of CGH Earth debuts as an artist at The Plav, his new gallery in Kochi

The former CEO of the CGH group collaborates with woodcutter PK Vasudevan and carpenter Sreedharan Achari to create artistic works out of cut trees, giving the wood and the roots a new life

24 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Star Wars Galactic Racers roguelike racing mechanics is not for all

Any racing game with a high-risk nitro booster called RamJet, is a game you need to play right now, and Star Wars Galactic Racer has plenty of it

24 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing

Channel your grandmothers vintage Kanjeevarams, add a liquid-satin gown and invest in draped skirts. This year designers are embracing individuality, drama and the freedom to be comfortable at Deepavali parties

24 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Dragons Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a massive improvement over the original

Send your pawns that back-to-work notice because Dark Arisen, the new expansion of Dragon Dogma 2, has a new area to explore and a whole host of improvements in tow

24 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Are dating apps safe? Grindr, Tinder, Bumble and Hinge under scrutiny

Dating apps promise intimacy, but leaked photographs, sextortion and concerns over personal-data sharing reveal the risks of letting strangers into your digital life

24 Oct 2026 10:44 am
Deepavali gifting 2026: 5 indie brands with gifts that tell a story

From upcycled-flower incense sticks and handcrafted wooden dcor to illustrated postcards and pocket-sized puzzles, these independent Indian brands offer distinctive gift ideas for Deepavali 2026

24 Oct 2026 9:36 am
Nimish Shah on Shift Man, and why good design should be accessible

Nimish Shah returns with Shift Man, a new menswear line that champions ease, understated cool and accessible craft. Ahead of its Mumbai trunk show at Jamaat Art Gallery from October 23 to 25, the designer talks about sustainable everyday dressing

22 Oct 2026 7:15 pm
Plastic mats to a grandmas silk swatch: the curious origins of five collections at Fashion Week

Five memorable collections at the recent LFW x FDCI fashion week in New Delhi, all with a past

22 Oct 2026 5:26 pm
Pili Taxis Deepavali edit brings handcrafted labels to Hyderabad

The curated edit will showcase over 25 craft-led labels, from Himalayan wool to Bengali gamcha, for a festive pop-up this weekend

22 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
Butterfly migration: Blue tigers head towards Western Ghats with the onset of North-East monsoon

Millions of blue tiger and dark blue tiger butterflies are making their way towards the Western Ghats in an annual migratory ritual that signals a new chapter in their lives

22 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI 2026: 5 trends that defined the runway

From glam leisure and statement fringes to corseted silhouettes and tech-led fabrics, the recently-concluded Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI edition explored new ways to combine craft, innovation, and contemporary dressing

21 Oct 2026 4:48 pm
Thota Tharrani retrospective in Chennai brings together six decades of art

Featuring around 280 paintings and drawings from 1969 onwards, the exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi traces six decades of Thota Tharranis work across watercolours, oils and acrylics. He likes it best when the gallery is empty.

21 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
This talk in Chennai will explore the Great Nicobar project and its environmental costs

Writer Pankaj Sekhsaria will discuss the Great Nicobar project, its environmental costs and his new book, Island on Edge: The Great Nicobar Crisis with Frontlines Vaishna Roy

21 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
A proposal deck by the sea: InterContinental in Chennai bets on romance post-renovation

Reopened in May 2026 after a year-long renovation, the 15-acre beachfront resort on the East Coast Road now has a a Dine by Design proposal service at KoKoMmo, plunge-pool suites and a sea-facing ballroom for large Indian weddings

21 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
Kering is betting big on India

As it works to make its portfolio more environmentally conscious, the parent company of Gucci and Saint Laurent has backed three young Indian startups

20 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Bengalurus luxury label Advaya reworks paisley for the modern heirloom

In Eternal Series II, House of Angadis luxury design label Advaya brings the paisley motif to Kanjeevaram saris, embroidered blouses and menswear, exploring cross-cultural design and the idea of clothing as a modern heirloom

20 Oct 2026 11:48 am
Why India is falling for C-dramas

Chinese dramas are inching ahead of stereotypical K-dramas with its flawed leads, empowered women, lived-in cities and everyday lives. And its fans are growing, everywhere

18 Oct 2026 7:17 am
Meet Jingdezhens Gen Z drifters

Looking to escape the rat race, young Chinese artists are making a new life in the countrys old porcelain capital

18 Oct 2026 6:49 am
On the fragrant kumkum and its legacy

The thaale hoovu or thazhampoo is used in the creation of a special blend of kumkum, and Navaratri is when one can look forward to its abundant use

17 Oct 2026 11:52 am
How smart technology is shaping the future of work

From energy efficiency to indoor air quality and biophilic design, sustainability is becoming integral to workspaces

17 Oct 2026 6:50 am
Weverse Con Festival India lineup: Tomorrow X Together, Le Sserafim, Enhypen, and Lara Raj head to New Delhi

Weverse Con Festival India will feature a mix of popular K-pop groups and international artistes who will perform in New Delhi on March 27 and 28 2027. Here are the details

16 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Karnataka HC upholds constitutional validity of law on prohibited and regulated areas around ancient monuments

The court ruled that the restrictions imposed through Sections 20A, 20B, and 20C in prohibited and regulated areas, which extend up to a 200-metre radius from the protected monuments, are constitutionally valid and do not infringe upon citizens fundamental rights.

16 Oct 2026 7:21 pm
Greater Chennai Police probing suspicious transactions in Veeramani case

Police sources say at least 23 kg of gold and huge money transfers had taken place between the businessman and a suspected mediator in November 2024, when the first complaint was filed, and in early 2026, when a closure report was filed

16 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
Railways to operate 148 special trains for Sabarimala pilgrimage season

Minister Kodikunnil Suresh the decision aims to ensure seamless travel infrastructure for thousands of Ayyappa devotees converging in Kerala during the peak pilgrimage period.

16 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
ED completes registering nine auctioned assets worth 103.26 crore in Nowhera Shaik-Heera Group case

Proceeds from the auction will be transferred to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office for disbursement among victims and claimants, in accordance with Supreme Court directions

16 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Plague case in Siberia: what we know and what we should know | In Focus Podcast

In this episode, we explore the plague, from Indias devastating outbreaks to recent concerns in Russia, examining its transmission, treatment, historical impact and the actual risk of another outbreak.

16 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

The Army psychiatrist walked into a medical building where soldiers were getting medical checkups, shouted Allahu akbar Arabic for God is great! and opened fire with a laser-sighted handgun. Thirteen people were killed and more than 30 injured

16 Oct 2026 7:05 pm