Deepavali

Everyone knows that the festival of Deepavali, also called Diwali, originated when the people of Ayodhya cleaned and decorated their houses, and lit lamps to welcome…

At Aksh weaves and crafts’ small studio in Adyar, there is pin-drop silence except for the faint whirring of a fan. On a table in the centre of the room, an artist is bent over a piece of…

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Pops of colour, the heady scent of mixed bouquets, the warm glow of diyas, the aroma of freshly made mithai, raucous laughter… this is what festive parties are made of. As we usher in the…

By Express News Service CHENNAI: Deepavali, the time when the light illuminates the nooks and crannies of the city, turning even the darkest corners into festive…

Swapna Mathivanan has grown up around pets since she was young and knows that life can become quite hellish during Deepavali. Her two golden retrievers become especially terrified when there…

PattappasThe atmosphere at SVR Marriage Hall is celebratory, though there is no wedding. Popular wedding caterer LV Pattappa and his team are working tirelessly, taking orders, handing over…

Snacks and sweets made using heritage rice lends a unique flavour and texture. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sempulam, T. NagarSempulam Sustainable Solutions, an organisation that…

Karthi in a still from ‘Japan’ | Photo Credit: @DreamWarriorpic/Twitter We had previously reported that director Raju Murugan of Jokerand Gypsyfame is teaming up with Karthi for a film…

This year, the Hindu festival of Diwali or Deepawali falls on Monday, October 24 and will be celebrated with great pomp and show across India after two years of Covid-19 lockdown so, the…