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Jahnvi Nandan’s new perfumes use the lotus absolue

Jahnvi Dameron Nandan With Nagercoil’s lotus as the centrepiece of her latest work, the Paris-based perfumer reconnects with memories and art

Bollygarch effect

You cannot get away from the money, makeovers and good life, Instagram or not

Keep calm and aloe on

Vasudha Rai From saffron kajal to rosewater spritzes, our beauty columnist walks us through the discoveries of her debut book

Chiaroscuro’s single-artisan-made leather goods in Chennai

Krithika Sukumar A NIFT-graduate who studied design in Milan and worked with Italian fashion house Coccinelle, Delhi-based Smriti Sain admits that she had a

Designer Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango (far right)

Loom of consciousness: thoughts on National Handloom Day

Malika Verma Kashyap Three years ago, when National Handloom Day was inaugurated on August 7, Border&Fall’s social media commentary — while appreciating the effort to

Bartenders go green

Meghna Majumdar The global trend of sustainable bartending catches on in Indian bars

An old Kerala family farm is reviving the near-forgotten navara rice variety

PRIYADERSHINI S In Chittur, in the rice bowl of Kerala, the land flattens conspicuously, its evenness heightened by the undulating Western Ghats that loom large in the background. Here the Shokanashini (destroyer of woes), a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, irrigates the dark soil on which grows luscious paddy. Rains fall often here, enhancing the beauty of the landscape. Of late, peacocks have come to roost and their shrill cries are heard ever so often. Narayanan Unny’s Navara Eco Farm is snuggled in this

iconic restaurant Food

Kamling restaurant in Mumbai: for home-style Chinese fare

Mini Ribeiro Kamling was originally started in 1940 and ran successfully till it was closed for a few years during the Indo-China War. Chen re-opened it, joining hands with a partner Tham Mouyiu, in 1968

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Auroville and its sustainable wood crafts industry

Burberry Rain Boots: Go classic with this house checked high boot with slim belt-buckle detailing at the ankle. It is made of natural rubber, and comes with convenient pull tabs and a grip sole so you can go splashing about in every puddle you come across. At approximately ₹27,000 at Burberry stores across India.

Unboxing rain boots

11.11: “India produces a billion metres of denim, but there is nothing Indian about it,” co-founder Shani Himanshu shares. Of his collaboration with Arvind Mills (now Arvind Ltd) he says, “We had to reengineer the handloom so that it could construct denim,” adding that they “brought in the idea of ‘seed to stitch’.” Sourced from Khamir, the cotton is spun in Gujarat and dyed in Auroville before it is hand-woven and stitched by an artisan. A pair of 11.11 khadi-denim jeans retails for ₹30,000. Details: 11-11.in

Indian denim brands to know

Watch: Meet Ryan Bennet Robinson, a freestyle basketball player

Fashion

Raiheth Rawla’s street view

Fabiola Monteiro

A luxury label by the New York-based designer elevates garbage bags and traffic cones

Keep calm and aloe on

From saffron kajal to rosewater spritzes, our beauty columnist walks us through the discoveries of her debut book

Chiaroscuro’s single-artisan-made leather goods in Chennai

Krithika Sukumar

A NIFT-graduate who studied design in Milan and worked with Italian fashion house Coccinelle, Delhi-based Smriti Sain admits that she had a

Designer Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango (far right)

Loom of consciousness: thoughts on National Handloom Day

Malika Verma Kashyap

fashion forward Fashion

Back to basics with the ‘T’

Divya Kala Bhavani The T-shirt is undergoing quite the renaissance — and we’re all for it

Food

PVR-Sathyam deal: Your popcorn is safe, but there's more in store!

Shonali Muthalaly Now that Sathyam Theatre has merged with PVR, the team is strengthening their home-grown food brand, SPI Diners, beginning with the launch of cloud kitchens

Bartenders go green

Meghna Majumdar The global trend of sustainable bartending catches on in Indian bars

Motoring

Travel

Fitness

‘Weight loss starts in the kitchen’

Lachmi Deb Roy Changing her relationship with food helped Damini Mishra drop over 50 kg

Did you run your quota today?

S Balaji Meet some Coimbatore runners who have picked up the ‘100 days of running’ challenge and are simply unstoppable

Homes and gardens

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Homes and gardens

The woodcrafters of Pondy

Sindhuri Nandhakumar A small town with globally-reputed furniture designers — where Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics blend with local craft and sustainability is a way of life

Homes and gardens

Tips on how to grow your own vegetables on a terrace garden

Reji Varghese Love to grow your own vegetables on a terrace garden? NM Mythreyan and V Balasubramaniam offer city dwellers advice on the nuts and bolts of setting up one

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‘Tis the Season

Food

On the curry trail in Mannady

PVR-Sathyam deal: Your popcorn is safe, but there's more in store!

Yoga for the hips

Did someone say 1984?

Food

The rough guide to going vegan

‘Weight loss starts in the kitchen’

Changing her relationship with food helped Damini Mishra drop over 50 kg

The Bhuvi-Bumrah mantra for fitness

Cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar talk health, food, and shoes

Bow, wow, wow, hangout with us at ‘The pet cafe’

While your pets socialise, chill and dine, you can occupy yourself with some board games

Notes from the Andamans

The archipelago is dotted with hints of its murky past and subsequent revival — it towers over you particularly at ‘Kala Pani’ or Cellular Jail

The travellers’ path

A young team takes the initiative to make Pollachi a dream destination for tourists

Laddoos that are anything but sweet

One of the most delectable street food items, the divine taste of ram laddoos ignites dollops of nostalgia

Raiheth Rawla’s street view

A luxury label by the New York-based designer elevates garbage bags and traffic cones

Wash with care

The eight-decades-old V S Chellam brand of soaps made in Madurai has redesigned its eco-friendly range to minimise the impact of detergents on the environment

A special show for special people

The SENS movie screening on Friendship Day was the perfect gift for people with special needs

A storage reservoir in every building

It is in times of plenty that water must be stocked up for times of shortage. By S. Vishwanath

Did you run your quota today?

Meet some Coimbatore runners who have picked up the ‘100 days of running’ challenge and are simply unstoppable

Natural architecture, natural living

Rammed earth foundation, stabilised mud pillar blocks, vortex system for sewage water treatment, RWH... an ashram in Tiruvannamalai shows the way. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Varun Mannava: Hyderabad’s dating guru

Varun Mannava is proud to be coaching young men to be successful in dating

Keep calm and aloe on

From saffron kajal to rosewater spritzes, our beauty columnist walks us through the discoveries of her debut book

Olam Flea Market is all set for its Technopark edition

The team behind Olam Flea Market speaks on the action behind the scenes of its latest edition

Jahnvi Nandan’s new perfumes use the lotus absolue

With Nagercoil’s lotus as the centrepiece of her latest work, the Paris-based perfumer reconnects with memories and art

Chiaroscuro’s single-artisan-made leather goods in Chennai

A NIFT-graduate who studied design in Milan and worked with Italian fashion house Coccinelle, Delhi-based Smriti Sain admits that she had a

Loom of consciousness: thoughts on National Handloom Day

Three years ago, when National Handloom Day was inaugurated on August 7, Border&Fall’s social media commentary — while appreciating the effort to

Bollygarch effect

You cannot get away from the money, makeovers and good life, Instagram or not

Himachal Pradesh’s ‘Dhaam’: not to be eaten alone

The elaborate dhaam, served on brass platters, is meant to be shared with friends and family and reflects the culinary variety of each Himachali district

An old Kerala family farm is reviving the near-forgotten navara rice variety

In Chittur, in the rice bowl of Kerala, the land flattens conspicuously, its evenness heightened by the undulating Western Ghats that loom large in

Bartenders go green

The global trend of sustainable bartending catches on in Indian bars

Crispy slice of Coorg

Oink serves up pork cooked sans oil, and delivered in boxes made of sugarcane waste

From family fun, to Formula 1 — a holiday that has it all

Zahra’s Arabian eyes shine like pearls below her head scarf. Our Dior-perfect, British-school educated guide is introducing us to her country’s most

Beware of asana addiction

Adapt instead to reap maximum benefits

Spices from the north

Punjab Bistro offers you a range of north Indian delights that transport you straight to the gullies of Old Delhi

Eat shoots and leaves

The Pathila thoran is one of the many leaf-based dishes that are popular during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam

Let’s talk TRASH

Shubhashree Sangameswaran takes on trash and spreads the good word

The story behind the Swedish fika

If you are the type who is always on the go, then stop, sit back and sip on coffee like the Swedes, to refresh yourself

Kamling restaurant in Mumbai: for home-style Chinese fare

Kamling was originally started in 1940 and ran successfully till it was closed for a few years during the Indo-China War. Chen re-opened it, joining hands with a partner Tham Mouyiu, in 1968

Maithri Srikant Anand on her creative zones

Founder and creative head of Vedhika Designer Fashion Store, Maithri Srikant Anand shares her inspirational zones

Thiruvananthapuram’s villages by the sea

A scenic drive through coastal Thiruvananthapuram takes you to picture-perfect locales

Meet Nadine Sykora who travels the world for a living

From watching the sunset at Santorini to eating pizzas in Naples, she’s done it all, well almost.

This Syrian refugee applied for asylum in Canada and Mars while being stranded in an airport

Hassan Al Kontar may be a man with no home but he has his sense of humour intact. The Syrian refugee has applied for asylum in Canada and Mars, adopted a pet and done the Kiki Challenge. All while he stays marooned in Kuala Lumpur airport

Encounters with Picasso

Tate Modern in London hosts its first-ever exhibition of Picasso’s work and gives viewers a chance to come face to face with his genius

Kerala’s Champions Boat League: A race with rhythm

The normally-placid backwaters of Kerala turn into an electrifying arena as snake boats prepare for the Champions Boat League

Cricket and more: Here's what else you can do at the iconic Lord's stadium

All set to cheer India as it takes on England at Lord’s? Here’s what else you can do at the iconic venue. And don’t forget to bring some wine

Making buses accessible to all

How have you best experienced your city?

Yamaha R15 vs Pulsar RS200: which is better? We help you decide

The raciest of the affordable faired motorcycles engage in a stormy battle. We play referee

Car Rally for the Blind: An adventure in Braille

Srikarunya Subrahmanyam, the man behind the Car Rally for the Blind, says he wants to turn the event into an all-India championship

Back to basics with the ‘T’

The T-shirt is undergoing quite the renaissance — and we’re all for it

‘Wonder Girls’, a book for millennials

Varsha Adusumilli presents 15 stories of women achievers who could be role models to young women, in her book ‘Wonder Girls’

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