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Chennai’s neighbourhood beauty parlours now customise make up looks, saree drapes this Deepavali

Independent beauty parlours in Chenai, some older than the world wide web, weigh in on the festive season rush, the trends this Deepavali season and how beauty is a family activity

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Try these traditional sweets and snacks made with heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu for Deepavali

Celebrate the flavours of heritage rice this Deepavali with an inventive range of traditional sweets and savoury snacks that encourage farmers and customers to explore native grains 

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

This Deepavali, brands try fusion with champagne ladoos and Mysurpa cookies

In the age of designer everything, why should your mithai be boring? Think champagne ladoos, and halwas with mulled wine, Old Monk rum, and coconut-tulsi cookies. We bring you a round-up of brands such as Hatti and Giraffe, Amintiri, Baked by Sarmi, Nihara and Co. whipping up all things fusion…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Porgai’s first solo exhibition brings its traditional Lambadi embroidery to Chennai

If you have longed to own the exquisite embroidered apparel and accessories crafted by Lambadi artisans at Porgai Artisans Association, here is your chance to get your hands on them. Just in time for the Deepavali season, Porgai (meaning Pride in the Lambadi dialect), is hosting its first-ever solo exhibition…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

KSPCB instructs district authorities to form task force

Ahead of Deepavali, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued a circular instructing district authorities to form task forces under the Deputy Commissioners

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Centre sanctions Deepavali bonus for government employees

Govt sanctions Deepavali bonus for Group C & non-gazetted Group B employees up to ₹7,000. Eligibility criteria: in service as of March 31, 2023 & 6 months continuous service in 2022-23. Casual labourers who worked in offices for 3 yrs or more also eligible.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Annual Deepavali sale launched at Co-optex in Kallakurichi

Kallakurichi Collector launches 30% Deepavali sale on handloom products at Co-optex outlet. Benefits include rebate on silk/cotton saris, dhoties, bed linen, curtains, readymade garments, instalment option for govt. employees, monthly savings plan. Target of ₹45 lakh set for 2023. Collector urges locals to patronise regional weaving communities.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

At the Collage X Artmosphere collaboration find handcrafted dinner sets and lamps for Deepavali

At the Collage X Artmosphere collaboration find handcrafted dinner sets and lamps for Deepavali

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Life in Chennai 50 years ago

From honing one’s street game skills to heroically using one’s own hands as a launchpad for Deepavali rockets to guzzling sweets at neighbours’ homes empowered by a pre-digestive legiyam to studying under the warm glow of Randal light before falling asleep to AIR’ Listeners’ Choice, the happiness of one’s growing…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Singareni workers to be paid ₹1,000 crore bonus before Dasara, Deepavali

From posting profit of ₹419 crore in 2013-14, the company’s profit had increased to ₹2,222 crore in 2022-23 and the payment of bonus, share of profits, had gone up from ₹83 crore for 2013-14 to ₹700 crore for 2022-23.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023