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Books Aug 24, 2021 - 17:04

Locktales: Collection of lockdown narratives that pay tribute to the resilience of life

A record of musings about the lockdown, ‘Locktales’ is edited by Bhavani S and Meenakshi Shivram of the Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ University.
Locktales, edited by Bhavani S and Meenakshi Shivram
Chennai/Madras: A tram opposite Ripon Building, 1935, photo by Winston Henry
Madras Day Aug 22, 2021 - 13:48

Madras Day: Meet the residents preserving Chennai's historical artefacts

German ship SMS Emden which attacked Madras on September 22, 1914
History Aug 22, 2021 - 13:14

On Madras Day, remembering how World War I came to Chennai’s shores

Luz House
Heritage Aug 22, 2021 - 12:02

Luz House, an enduring bungalow telling stories of a Madras of years past

Two portrayals of Mahabali one as a fair skinned king with umbrella, the other as a fark skinned bearded man wearing white mundu and thorthu
Onam Aug 21, 2021 - 19:04

The false portrayal of Kerala king Mahabali like an Indian version of Santa Claus

Liked Sukoon Meet the duo behind Bengaluru music band Itra
Music Aug 20, 2021 - 19:10

Liked 'Sukoon'? Meet the duo behind Bengaluru music band Itra

Hunting for Onam sadhya in Hyderabad 6 restaurants you can call
Onam Aug 20, 2021 - 15:28

Hunting for Onam sadhya in Hyderabad? 6 restaurants you can call

Trekking birdwatching scenic views APs Horsley Hills is a peaceful retreat
Travel Aug 20, 2021 - 14:30

Trekking, birdwatching, scenic views: AP’s Horsley Hills is a peaceful retreat

BWC pays tribute to ISRO launches watch collection with dials made of meteorite
Lifestyle Aug 20, 2021 - 14:30

BWC pays tribute to ISRO, launches watch collection with dials made of meteorite

Meet Trainspotters a group that gives live updates on trains for Bengaluru commuters
Human Interest Aug 20, 2021 - 14:07

Meet Trainspotters, a group that gives live updates on trains for Bengaluru commuters

Still havent placed your Onam Sadhya order in Chennai A list for you
Onam Aug 20, 2021 - 13:59

Still haven’t placed your Onam Sadhya order in Chennai? A list for you

Healthy nibbles to regional treats How snacking has changed in India
Food Aug 19, 2021 - 16:15

Healthy nibbles to regional treats: How snacking has changed in India

This medical student is selling vegetables in Hyderabad to make ends meet
Education Aug 18, 2021 - 19:49

This medical student is selling vegetables in Hyderabad to make ends meet

The pandemic has changed what it means to be young in India
COVID-19 Aug 18, 2021 - 16:00

The pandemic has changed what it means to be young in India

Netflix and virtual chill Dating in times of a pandemic
Dating Aug 18, 2021 - 13:34

Netflix and (virtual) chill: Dating in times of a pandemic

This Kerala man restores videos of forgotten shows and old interviews of actors
Nostalgia Aug 16, 2021 - 18:27

This Kerala man restores videos of forgotten shows and old interviews of actors

Meet the Kerala man with a vast collection of cassettes records and all things music
Music Aug 14, 2021 - 20:07

Meet the Kerala man with a vast collection of cassettes, records and all things music

How a youth-led organisation has saved 20000 lives in Hyderabad via blood donations
Human Interest Aug 14, 2021 - 14:28

How a youth-led organisation has saved 20,000 lives in Hyderabad via blood donations

Baby Doll to Hellfire 8 recommendations for Women in Translation month
Books Aug 13, 2021 - 11:35

'Baby Doll' to 'Hellfire': 8 recommendations for Women in Translation month

Four farmstays near Bengaluru that offer the perfect weekend getaway
Leisure Aug 12, 2021 - 15:51

Four farmstays near Bengaluru that offer the perfect weekend getaway

Campus life online How college students are hosting fun virtual events
Education Aug 11, 2021 - 14:15

Campus life online: How college students are hosting fun virtual events

10-year-old Hyd boy sells bird food for sisters medical expenses How you can help
Human Interest Aug 09, 2021 - 19:21

10-year-old Hyd boy sells bird food for sister’s medical expenses: How you can help

Warangal sets a track record How the city made it to Indias top 11 cycling cities
Urban Infrastructure Aug 09, 2021 - 15:43

Warangal sets a 'track' record: How the city made it to India’s top 11 cycling cities

How Girish Karnads first play Yayati was conceived
Books Aug 06, 2021 - 14:11

How Girish Karnad’s first play ‘Yayati’ was conceived

Meet Gargi of Zain Foundation raising awareness about autism one rally at a time
Disability Aug 05, 2021 - 11:28

Meet Gargi of Zain Foundation, raising awareness about autism, one rally at a time

Telanganas tribal languages face risk of extinction How they can be preserved
Tribal Welfare Aug 04, 2021 - 17:24

Telangana's tribal languages face risk of extinction: How they can be preserved

Fret a play in English and Malayalam staged over Zoom is very relatable
Theatre Aug 02, 2021 - 19:08

‘Fret’, a play in English and Malayalam staged over Zoom, is very relatable

Coffee at Airlines flowers at KR Market This illustrator captures Bengaluru
Art Aug 02, 2021 - 17:33

Coffee at Airlines, flowers at KR Market: This illustrator captures Bengaluru

Khyrunnisas new Butterfingers novel debunks superstitions using wit and mystery
Book Review Aug 01, 2021 - 19:28

Khyrunnisa’s new ‘Butterfingers’ novel debunks superstitions using wit and mystery