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Two great sages of high penance who are ‘kavis,’ that is, poets endowed with excellent poetic vision, are seen in conversation in the first chapter of

Green Humour

Eurasian Oystercatcher: Let the beak do the talking

When it comes to having a philosophy around feeding, the Eurasian Oystercatcher seems to be in a league of its own

Songs of devotion

The Thevaram hymns are songs of devotion that are the outcome of divine inspiration and hence remain relevant to sincere devotees who wish to seek

Super twist in the plot

A bunch of new films and shows is exploring the idea that the ‘superhero’ might be a proto-fascist

The squire from Tikli Bottom

Remembering Martin Howard, naval pilot, raconteur and buffalo farmer, who hosted everyone from backpackers to retired prime ministers at his Gurgaon haveli

A strange wish is sought

Periyapuranam is valued as much for the social, cultural and economic milieu it captures as for the way it transmits the depth of Siva devotion

Ascent of a woman: an ad film that traces the journey of a transwoman

Bhima’s new film boldly goes where no jewellery ad has gone before

What’s unique about Kumbakonam Ramaswamy temple?

Built in Kumbakonam in honour of the 12-year-old Vijayanagar king, Srirama Raya, it depicts Hanuman reciting the Ramayana

On a shared turf

Can a run, a goal and a point be scored in just a single swell stroke? Here is how a gated community in MRC Nagar pulled it off

Siva the Supreme Lord

Saivism holds that Siva is the Supreme Lord spoken of as Brahman in the Upanishads and one who confers liberation on those desirous of it. A jivatma

A pan-Indian bike ride from Kerala for a cause

The bike ride, organised by HOPE, was flagged off from Thiruvananthapuram on April 14

Has the pandemic influenced NaPoWriMo?

Themes of isolation, nostalgia and hope are popular in this year’s National Poetry Writing Month challenges

The Lord’s Vibhuti

The prime qualifying factor for the disciple keen to learn and imbibe spiritual truths is absolute faith in the teaching and in the preceptor, says

Pandemic diaries: The view from within

Photographers across the country showcased a slice of life from windows and rooftops during lockdown 2020. In 2021, these three photographers continue to do so

The past is present at Madurai Nadaga Samgam

The oldest and the most active TN Nadaga Nadigar Sangam holds sway in Madurai

Uniqueness of Brahman

A sutra is a short statement in which is packed much profound thought. The second sutra in the Brahma Sutra takes up the issue of the jagat karanatvam

Ugadi, Puthandu, Bihu, Vaisakhi: How India ushers in a new year

Amid COVID-19 second wave, subdued but spirited celebrations usher in the new year, whether it is Ugadi, Navreh, Bihu, Vishu or Vaisakhi

Watch | Building life-size statues in memory of loved ones

A video on the recent trend of building life-size statues in memory of loved ones

Yadu’s generosity

The Supreme One chose to incarnate in the Yadu vamsa to show the world the virtues of this family, said V.S. Karunakarachariar in a discourse. In

Filmmaker Farha Khatun’s documentary ‘Holy Rights’ discusses the topic of triple talaq and woman qazis

The film recently won the National award in the non-feature category for the best film on social issues.

Sunday Quiz: words and phrases

‘Live not on evil is live not on evil spelled backwards’

A manifesto for torn jeans

Distressed jeans becomes both a form of rebellion, a plugging out, and an intimate connection with clothing as continuous with the body

Bad luck continues

The club’s Saturday night duplicate was roaring along when Hard Luck Louie found himself at the helm on today’ s deal. The session had been going

Farewell to the grand old tree of Paravur

A 700-year-old banyan tree, which was part of North Paravur’s identity, fell recently, and was then cremated

English Vinglish: There is something very rewarding about learning a new language

In a world overflowing with translation apps and emojis, it is still immensely rewarding to learn a new language

Pandemic features in apartment apps go into overdrive again

With the surge in Coronavirus cases, these props are once again being widely used by residents’ welfare associations. Service providers underline that some features, though created to deal with this crisis, come with the promise of continued patronage even after the situation normalises

Millennial operates ‘flat’ remotely for his aged parents in Chennai

During the pandemic, using technology, he has been ensuring that their in-person touch points with the outside world are down to a negligible number

Story of a heritage house, illustrious occupants

The ‘House of Baruas’ in Guwahati will turn 100 in 2022

Saiva Agamas equal to Vedas

Saint Thirumoolar’s verses known as Thirumandiram are part of the collection of verses known as Thirumurai. Saint Thirumoolar had many disciples,

Many Indian workers died of COVID-19 in the Gulf. Expanding insurance coverage could help their families

The Indian government has an insurance scheme for emigrants, PBBY, but it doesn’t cover deaths caused by disease and isn’t mandatory for all

‘The clamour for reservation signals a deeper crisis elsewhere’: Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das

The private sector has a responsibility to implement the Constitutional philosophy of social justice, says the former judge

A shot of hot, Himalayan rasam at Avva’s Cafe in Bir

Bir, the village in Himachal known for its paragliding, has an authentic South Indian café just off the landing ground

Bar Headed Goose at Hadinaru with a Mongolian ‘address’ around its neck

On a remote-working arrangement in his hometown Mysuru, an IT professional from Chennai studies the species at Hadinaru freshwater lake during weekends, and connects with Mongolian conservation scientists to decrypt the story of a collared bird

Delightful Krishna

It is the Krishna avatara that has been the delight of Azhvars and of many poets, said M.A. Venkatakrishnan in a discourse. Krishna gave the world the

Ummayude dukham: Mary’s lament in Mohiniyattam

A ragamalika with inventive choreography made the performance of Ummayude Dukham interesting

The three gunas

Uddhava wonders why a person behaves differently at different times. Lord Krishna explains that this is due to the three gunas — sattva, rajas and

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