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How caste influences food: The Big Fat Bao's Instagram series is a revelation
In a series on caste and food, the Instagrammer has been putting together illustrations of dishes, recipes, and history with a personal touch. → Read More
'Will focus on health and jobs': Dr Narthaki Nataraj interview
TNM reached out to the eminent Bharatanatyam dancer, who will also be the first trans woman in the TN Development Council, to discuss her role and her plans for the future. → Read More
TN lockdown: Do I need an e-pass? And other common questions answered
While the state has relaxed lockdown norms, certain restrictions are still in place. → Read More
Lioness in Chennai zoo that died last week had COVID-19, confirms lab result
One lion has now tested positive for canine distemper virus, following which authorities have been instructed to vaccinate all lions and tigers against CDV. → Read More
'The idea of fear is a constant in our culture': TM Krishna at the launch of his new book
The singer was in virtual conversation with Gopalkrishna Gandhi at the Jaipur Literary Festival. → Read More
So long, Witco: The 70-yr-old journey of Chennai's favourite luggage brand
A volley of tweets and posts on social media and emails sent to the owners are proof of how much people, Chennai residents in particular, fondly recall the retail brand. → Read More
A plate of biriyani and mobile recharge for a vaccine shot in this Chennai hamlet
The initiative is being run by a group of non-profit trusts, and people taking the vaccine shot are treated to a plate of biriyani and also given a recharge card for their mobile phones. → Read More
Kaatu Yaanam to Ratha Sali: TN foundation conserves 156 varieties of native paddy species
Founded by Ananthan Krishnan, Himakiran and Parthasarathy VM, all of them organic farmers, the main aim of the Thondaimandalam Foundation is to focus on sustainable rural livelihoods. → Read More
How Thanjavur Maratha cuisine found favour in the south
While the sambar� s authentic roots may still be shrouded in mystery, there are other dishes that definitely came from Maratha kitchens, ones that have been embraced by Tamils today as their own. → Read More
Musician Tenma and others start fundraiser for folk artistes
The fundraiser hopes to raise Rs 20 lakh that will reach 1,000-1,500 artistes. → Read More
Tamil music to Sangam literature: Meet the team behind Nadodi FM on Twitter
What prompted them to launch the station last year was, in fact, the lockdown. → Read More
'Children miss being able to run and play': The challenges of holding summer camps online
From theatre classes to craft, summer camp organisers encourage kids to use items from around the house and use them creatively. → Read More
Kanji for the soul: South Indian comfort food recipes when you are ill
Soups with tender pieces of meat, kanji and hot rasam poured over mashed rice are a balm for those feeling under the weather. → Read More
Into the deep sea with Thoothukudi Meenavan: A must-watch vlog run by a TN fisherman
29-year-old Sakthi Vel is a BA Economics graduate whose videos not only give a glimpse of the lives of fishermen but also breathtaking views of the deep sea. → Read More
Love rattan and bamboo furniture? TN startup connects you with artisans who make them
Nagercoil-based startup Irukkai, which is run by 29-year-old Santhosh Kumar, specialises in rewiring your chairs, steel cots and other furniture, and in custom furniture. → Read More
Do you like to be puzzle-d? This unique Chennai cafe is great for jigsaw lovers
Untangle is at present closed due to the lockdown but they� ve got interesting social media engagement going on. → Read More
Is Shankar’s modern-day adaptation of ‘Anniyan’ what we deserve in 2022?
The story of 'Anniyan' is quite simple. The hero is a Mr Complains-a-lot, but are his complaints worth your time or mine? → Read More
Photographer Jaisingh Nageswaran's latest is a documentation of caste in his hometown
He is among this year’s eleven selected Photography and Social Justice Fellows and is the first photographer from Tamil Nadu to be selected. → Read More
'Take diversion': 13 unforgettable comedy scenes from Vivek
Tamil Nadu’s most loved comedian Vivek passed away early on April 17. The actor went into cardiac arrest the previous day following which he was rushed to the hospital. While he was resuscitated and put under critical care, the actor, unfortunately, passed away much to the despair of Tamil cinema fans all around the world. Padma Shri awardee Vivek has given us numerous memorable performances. → Read More
'Cook with Comali': Why the reality show is a huge success
TNM spoke to its makers on the show s inception, its popularity and the much-anticipated finale. → Read More