Queer ambition finds a home in India’s vibrant drag scene
Durga Gawde was a teenager when they saw artist Nikhil Chopra take on a feminine avatar for his 48-hour performance, Yog Raj Chitrakar Memory Drawing IX, at the 2009 Venice Biennale. In…
What happens when the cylinder doesn’t show up?
The LPG cylinder that once arrived like clockwork every three weeks has now become a source of anxiety in group chats across urban India. By early March, the Government had…
Why you should not fear snakes: Rom and Zai Whitaker on understanding the fascinating creatures
When it comes to snakes, misconceptions are not far behind. At a college talk by Zai Whitaker in Chennai, a biology teacher in the audience stood up and declared that…
Comfort, served hot – The Hindu
Kefi, the rooftop restaurant at Taj Club House had been synonymous with my post work date nights. When the pandemic hit, this place ceased to exist and eventually, so did…
Chennai assistant professor completes 7,530 km ride on electric bike
Baala Manikandan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With nothing but open highways and the Raptee HV T30, an electric motorcycle, Baala Manikandan, an electric vehicle enthusiast and an assistant professor…
Got a few hours at Hyderabad airport? Telangana Tourism plans quick city tours for transit flyers
Miss World 2025 contestants at Charminar in the Old City of Hyderabad last year. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Telangana Tourism is planning curated short-duration tourism experiences for transit passengers…