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Five Festive Cooking Systems That Distribute Kitchen Work Across the Whole Family

The Station System: Divide the Kitchen Into ZonesMost festive cooking collapses into chaos because everyone who wants to help ends up in the same spot, reaching over each other for the same ladle. The station system borrows from professional kitchens: assign each person a fixed zone and a fixed task…

Times Life · Sep 19

Why a Kanjeevaram Silk Saree Is the Only Fashion Investment That Actually Gets Better With Age

The loom has been running for six hundred yearsThe weavers of Kanchipuram, a town about 75 kilometres southwest of Chennai, have been at this since at least the 15th century. The silk comes from Bangalore. The zari, real zari, in the traditional weave, is silver wire coated in gold, wound…

Times Life · Jul 18

PHOTO ESSAY: Centuries-old bull festival in southern India remains popular despite protests

Hours before daybreak in Avaniyapuram, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a large crowd gathers to celebrate the annual harvest festival called Pongal. Spectators occupy long makeshift galleries erected on both sides of a barricaded track. Those who can't find space climb onto the rooftops of nearby houses.

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Kollywood stars celebrate Pongal

She chose to don a traditional attire for the occasion.

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2023

Happy Bhogi Pongal 2023: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Images to share with your family and friends on Bhogi Pongal

Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is the first festival of the year which marks the beginning of the cheerful festive season. The festival marks the Sun’s six-month northward journey also known as Uttarayan. It is also known as the festival of harvest. The festival is mainly celebrated by Tamils…

The Times of India · Jan 13, 2023

Tollywood divas in Christmas outfits

Be it Diwali, Eid, Pongal or even Christmas, divas from the Indian film industry are always sure to put their fashionable best foot forward. On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, here is check out the best Christmas day outfits donned by Tollywood divas:

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2022

Tamil Nadu: Bull Training Begins For Jallikatu In Madurai Ahead Of Pongal

Ahead of the festival of Pongal, bull trainers in Tamil Nadu's Madurai are gearing up for the famous 'Jallikattu'. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2022