Jayanthi Somasundaram
Join the queue of customers flaunting retro stainless steel tiffin carriers at restaurants, as lockdowns force us to slow down and rethink patterns of consumption
Liz Thottan
As fishing stalled during lockdown, local surfers in Mamallapuram hit the waves, practising incessantly. At the recent Mahabs Open, they displayed impressive technique
Nahla Nainar
Salem’s unique designs for handmade silver anklets have made the city one of India’s leading manufacturing hubs. And, the ornament is a deserving candidate for a GI tag
Noticed lifelike murals dotting parts of the city, recently? Behind these public art projects are banner artists, now turning the walls of North Chennai into their canvas
Liz Thottan
As fishing stalled during lockdown, local surfers in Mamallapuram hit the waves, practising incessantly. At the recent Mahabs Open, they displayed impressive technique
Srinivasa Ramanujam
A once star-swimmer of the Nineties, Kutraleeshwaran gave up his passion in pursuit of a certain lifestyle. Through his latest venture, he is now giving it all back to the sport
Meghna Majumdar
Months of lockdown have failed to discourage the carrom enthusiasts of North Madras, whose board rooms have gifted India many a national and international champion
Deepa Alexander
Founded in 2020, Chennai-based youth-led movement The Nonurban Foundation spurs action towards supporting rural communities such as the palm basket-weavers of Pulicat
Sowmya Bai
What is it like to meet your classmates for the first time, after almost two academic years online? As colleges reopen, join this student on her first day on campus at the University of Madras
Meghna Majumdar
From luxury shopping outlets to indie music venues, we explore the buildings that bridge Chennai’s historic and contemporary life, and meet the entrepreneurs keeping them alive
