I Chose To Have An Abortion, Yet This Is Why I Have A Right To
I did not want children, but just because I decided to go in for an abortion when contraception failed, it doesnt mean that I
This artisanal chocolatier wants to restore a heritage building in
Heritage David Belo is the owner of Naviluna chocolates, where they make chocolate using organic cacao grown in Karnataka and
Why Are All These Expectations Only On The Heads Of Women
Why is a woman always expected to adjust and bow down (jhuke rehna) when she knows she is right? Listen to my rant. Why is
Exploring Badami, the cradle of temple architecture in Karnataka
Travel Founded in the 6th century, Badami draws lovers of art, history and architecture from around the world even today.
For forgotten Kannada literature, these groups are turning into
Language Groups such as Sanchaya and Ruthumana have been working to digitally archive works of Kannada literature that arent
Looking for open air spaces to hang out? Check out these 6 Chennai
Food Keeping safety guidelines in mind about going out during the pandemic, here is a list of places in Chennai that have
They tied me up, sedated me: A probe into LGBTQI conversion therapy
LGBTQI+ While the intent of conversion therapy itself is violent, methods used by retreat centres and quacks add to the
Escape to Andhras Hamsaladeevi, where Krishna river merges with
Travel A popular tourist spot also referred to as Sagara Sangamam, Hamsaladeevi is about 30 km from Machilipatnam and 80 km
Meet the Kochi couple behind the popular title animations for
Art and Animation Kokaachi Studio, run by Pratheek and Tina, has worked on Lust Stories, Ghost Stories and, more recently,
Pulicat to Yelagiri: Here are some wonderful weekend getaways from
Travel We present an interesting list of places that you might want to check out when you want to catch a quick breather from
Using art to gain confidence: This Kerala art exhibition is
Art There are 117 paintings made by 26 girls of Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society, exhibited at Alliance Francaise in
The Big Fat Malabar Muslim wedding is all about food and how
Food Several quaint traditions revolving around the newlyweds and food make up the wedding. Sreedevi Jayarajan When in
Chachuru tells really short tales of a Kerala boys adventures
Books Two Nikhil Narayanans worked on the book, one to write the stories, another to illustrate them. Cris Nikhil Narayanan (
From Bharathapuzha to Kalpathy: Palakkad is a medley of nature,
TRAVEL Swaying palmyras, vast vistas of paddy fields and the mountains of the Sahya range herald a welcome to Palakkad.
This Coimbatore family runs a free funeral service for those in
HUMAN INTEREST The Thaimai Trust, run by Satheesh and his family, also provides aid to those in need in the event of natural
The Trichy cigar connection between Sherlock Holmes, Alfred
CULTURE Tobacco for the cigars was sourced from as far as Cuba and was fermented in fruits, jaggery and honey, giving them
This Andhra beach is a tourist destination after featuring in '
Travel Earlier, the Pedapatnam shore was an unexplored spot, as many preferred the more commercial Manginapudi beach nearby.
Eegalapenta: A charming weekend getaway from Hyderabad
Travel and Tourism Eegalapenta is located about 190 km from Hyderabad and is perfect for a drive or ride with family or
The tale of Chalai, Keralas oldest market that is thriving even
Nostalgia Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the Chalai market, which is believed to have existed since the 14th century, is a
Why Dont Women Have The Freedom Of Political Speech & Trolled
Women, please have an opinion on politics and express it, even if everybody else disagrees with you. Because the political is
Of monuments and memories: What it's like to be a tourist guide in
Tourism Despite knowing that it is not a lucrative career option, many tourist guides have dug their heels in the field out
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As I write this column, India is driving the worlds largest vaccination programme ever performed in modern history. The two
Sarva pindi: The delicious pancake-shaped snack from Telangana
Food A lesser-known but tasty snack, sarva pindi is made using rice flour, lentils, cumin, ginger, carrots, coriander and
Visiting Chennai's Kannagi Nagar, a year after it was given 'art
Civic issues While some of the residents are appreciative of the art on the walls, it is to be noted that the some houses in
Meet Shukkur, the Kerala man waiting to revive literary discussions
Human Interest Every month Shukkur used to hold informal book discussions at the shop for literature enthusiasts with writers
Memories of Broadway: The 100-yr-old shopping lane that Kochiites
Nostalgia Broadway evokes a deep sense of nostalgia for Kochi residents and for those who have moved to distant lands from
Fragile Bride, Meek Wife, Fiery Rebel: How 3 Songs In Great Indian
Oru Kudum, Chemrantham, Neeye Bhuvin the 3 songs beautifully showcase the woman protagonists character arc in The Great
Meet the Chennai woman behind one of India's largest sea turtle
Interview Dr Supraja Dharini, founder of TREE Foundation, was recently honoured by the prestigious Explorers Club as one
Privacy concerns loom as Union govt begins Health ID enrolment in
The Union government on January 27 directed all government and private schools and colleges in Puducherry to begin enrolling
Kerala's chayakkada: How the tea shop has shaped politics, cinema
Culture It was in the 19th century that tea shops were first set up in Kerala, and since then, they have become an integral
Beyond food, why Kochi's Cafe Viibee has become a popular spot for
Food The owners, Vimal and Biyon, are proud that many creative projects, music bands and movies included, have had their
How the past and present collide in Moula Ali Dargah, Hyderabad's
Travel Visitors from all religions visit the shrine throughout the day, from devotees who offer namaz to tourists who come to
Why Are Indian Wives Mocked If They Want To Doll Up Post Motherhood
Why do Indians, especially husbands, make fun of their wives for having an interest in grooming, dressing up, make-up, etc.,
More than just a bath towel: An ode to the Kerala thorth
Handloom To refer to the thorth as just a bath towel is a gross injustice to its spectrum of usage. Sreedevi Jayarajan The
This TN women's group is one of the first to harvest moringa honey
Human Interest With the help of the social arms of corporate companies, the women have been trained in beekeeping and have
The Myntra Logo Controversy And The Pitfalls Of Imagination
The Myntra logo controversy. In my humble opinion, this has been just another storm in a teacup, and a display of the
Since the advent of internet technology in the early 1990s, the world is dealing with swarm drones! This is a huge leap, all
No city can survive by smothering its municipalities. The Delhi government owes approximately Rs13,000 crore to the Municipal
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has always been perceived as an extremely effective agency, which is entrusted with
The agitation against the new laws allowing farmers to market their produce outside the agriculture produce market committee
India is one of the few countries that have brought out policies in alignment with the sustainable development goals (SDGs)
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The construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is neither anti-secular nor anti-dalit. In fact, August 5, 2020, will be marked
The disagreements between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot have added
In a major push for gender reform, the Union home ministry is set to allow transgender persons to join paramilitary forces
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The shocking revelation that the Communist Party of China donated money to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF), in 2006-2007,
The Union government is eyeing the positive growth in the agricultural sector to revive the Covid-19-battered economy. The