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Weaving a magical thread of tales
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (334+ words) CHENNAI: There are places where you shop. And then there are places where you pause - to listen, to feel, and to understand. At the Craft Bazaar 2026 by Crafts Council of India (CCI) in Chennai, craft is not displayed behind glass; it…...
I take time because I like to explore: Bhavani Sre
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (429+ words) CHENNAI: Bhavani Sre talks to us after a long day but as soon as we mention how her role of Nithya in Hotspot 2 resonated well with the audience, there is a visible excitement in her tone. Bhavani was clear about…...
Why Tamannaah’s appointment as Mysore Sandal Soap ambassador has sparked fresh controversy in Karnataka
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (423+ words) CHENNAI: The Karnataka government's decision to appoint actor Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), maker of the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap, has once again sparked controversy in the State. The row first erupted…...
Allu Arjun’s team slams ‘baseless’ allegations about his professional conduct, meeting protocol
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (235+ words) MUMBAI: Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has slammed the claims made by a certain brand strategist about her professional interaction with the actor. On Tuesday, the actor's team took to their X, formerly Twitter, and shared a note denying the claims…...
Suriya and Trisha's Mounam Pesiyadhe returns to theatres this Valentine’s week
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (224+ words) CHENNAI: Suriya's hit film Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002), directed by Ameer, is set to return to theatres on February 13, nearly 24 years after its original release. The romantic drama was a commercial success and is widely regarded as one of the most important…...
From lens to loom: photographs find new life in textile art
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (258+ words) From lens to loom: photographs find new life in textile art'DT Next "My father has been my biggest inspiration for who I am today and how I became a designer I felt it was apt to pay tribute to him…...
Decorating the city with art: The men behind Chennai's murals
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (234+ words) CHENNAI: Walking past the Ripon Building in Periamet, one is bound to be mesmerised by the walls opposite. They tell the story of the city through colourful murals, encapsulating all that Chennai means, from buses and temples to its workers....
When a library shuts, it feels like losing a parent: What the British Council means to generations of Chennai readers
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (344+ words) I was three when I first walked into the British Council Library (BCL) at 737, Anna Salai, in the late 1990s. I still remember being shushed if I even whispered, and my quiet happiness. I did not know then that I would…...
PM Modi, Malaysian counterpart receive rousing welcome at Indian diaspora event
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (259+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim received a rousing welcome at the Indian diaspora event here on Saturday to dance performances by over 800 participants. Over 800 dancers showcased a tapestry of Indian classical and folk…...
Chinmayi shares post against online bullying in support of Arjun Kapoor
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (236+ words) MUMBAI: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has voiced support for actor Arjun Kapoor and spoke out against online bullying after his emotional note remembering his late mother Mona Shourie Kapoor sparked a wider conversation on sustained trolling. Chinmayi shared a social media…...