Life & Style
Autonomous technology | Inside the driverless age
At CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2026 in Las Vegas, a man sits blindfolded in a self-driving personal mobility chair as…
Henley Passport Index: India rises to 75th, loses one visa-free destination
India recorded the 75th most powerful passport in the world’s most powerful passport list, enabling visa-free travel access to 56…
Valentine’s day: redefining romance in 2026
A couple enjoying a quiet moment on Valentine’s Day at Fort Kochi beach on February 14, 2025. File | Photo…
Biennale highlights and must-see parallel shows at the event
Samarpan by Bhabatosh Sutar, Mass Art | Photo Credit: Mass Art You cannot do this Biennale in a day. Not if…
Designing the new arena: the rise of sports infrastructure in India
There is no denying that sports infrastructure has evolved rapidly in India over the last decade or so. “Sports in…
How love grew before the internet; couples from Madurai in age of letters
A love story that began in the early 1970s and has endured the test of time. H Anarkali, an associate…
In Visakhapatnam, activity groups turn cafes and parks into weekend cultural hubs
On a recent Saturday afternoon, the hum at Veux Café carried more than the usual clatter of cups. A long…
Red is reimagined in Fort Kochi with 13 installations and an unexpected colour palette
I am often hesitant to say I love the colour red. Being a Malayali, many joke that it reveals my…
Chennai Comic Con 2026: Here’s what you can look forward to
From last year’s Comic Con | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Chennai is gearing up for a pop culture takeover as…
Ramzan 2026: these books on Muslim food are a balm for the body and soul
Ramzan announces itself quietly. Not only through fasting or prayer, but through kitchens, both domestic and devotional, where waste is…