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Chittoor Kottaram: Royal Roleplay

Chittoor Kottaram: Royal Roleplay

Nalknad: Tragic Tale

Nalknad: Tragic Tale

Nilambag: An Oasis

Nilambag: An Oasis

Wrapped In Love

My Dadi Meenakshi Banerji was a short and tubby woman with great gumption who raised 10 citizens of the world.

Sharing Her ‘Mettle'

To me, this bell metal vaarpu, which weighs about 80 kg and is at least 120 years old, is an enduring reminder of my paternal grandmother Aleyamma Abraham.

Medical Overload

Your doctor may walk the talk while writing out your prescriptions but here’s the thing: make sure he hasn’t prescribed one too many. 

An Act Of Faith

One act of kindness can save someone’s life.’

Armed For Business

The sheer glory and glamour of the Olive Greens motivated me, a third-generation soldier, to join the Army. Thus I enlisted, brimming with enthusiasm, in 1984.

Capture the fracture

Fracture owing to osteoporosis can have a serious impact on a person’s health and quality of life. Dr Abhijit Y Pawar, consultant orthopaedic spine surgeon at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, speaks about the significance of timely intervention in preventing fractures

Friends With Benefits!

Incontinence need not interfere with life.

Yellow, Yellow, Gritty Fellows!

It was a nippy Sunday morning but nothing that would keep the rugged Delhiite away from the annual Senior Citizens’ Run supported by Harmony at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. Not even the mood-dampening smog that had descended on the capital a week earlier could do that! So said 74 year-old Sarla Rani and her band of regulars at the run who arrived at Nehru Stadium on the morning of 19 November even before the sun did. Soon they were joined by busloads of silvers from all over Delhi, Noida and Gurugram.

Magic By The Sea

From Lord Jagannath to oceanside beauty and green initiatives, Braja Sorensen uncovers the many layers of Puri.

Indian Rhapsody

In a span of two decades, Roshen Dalal has attained renown for her painstakingly researched books on history and religions in India. The Puffin History of India and The Puffin History of the World, each in two volumes, have not just received critical acclaim but are bestsellers as well. Her other books include The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths; Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide; The Vedas: An Introduction to Hinduism’s Sacred Texts and The Compact Timeline History of the World. 

Off The Block

The most popular yoga prop, blocks can be used for a variety of poses at any stage of your practice.

Gift of Gratitude

Over 25 years ago, a group of professionals took an oath to repay their debt to society by opening doors for underprivileged boys. Chitra Ramaswamy discovers some amazing success stories

The Wordsmiths

The Suraiyas emanate a sassy charm laced with saucy chemistry, finds Natasha Rego.

Doctors in the House

The Doctors: Anuradha rao, 56, & Suresh rao, 62 Married: 33 years.

Eat, Pray, Love

The Restaurateurs: Deepa Awchat, 55, & Suhas Awchat, 56 Married: 31 Years. 

Towards Integration And Inclusion

After me, who?’ This is a question that bedevils parents of children with disabilities.

UMANG 2018!

It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. Silvers broadcasted this message loud and clear with their ebullient performances at Umang 2018, the annual talent show organised by the Silver Inning Foundation in association with the Rotary Club of Mumbai, Nariman Point; Rotaract Club of Rizvi Law College; and Inner Wheel Club of Mumbai, Nariman Point.

Colours Of Happiness

Creating rangoli designs does not just bring me sheer joy, it’s almost my raison d’être. I discovered this talent when I was just seven years old, while growing up in my hometown in Tamil Nadu.

A Case Of Identity

Anne Bernays weighs in on the dilemma of being a feminist

Her Stories

A prolific writer, Kusum Ansal is a chronicler of women’s lives.

Adventure Ahoy!

Being aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, is akin to being in a tony neighbourhood that moves on water, finds Mridula Dwivedi.

Silver Nomads

Indian silvers are redefining retirement by discovering the thrill of travelling. Embracing new horizons and even taking some adventurous risks, these women and men are choosing to travel as a passion, not a pastime. Rachna Virdi profiles the footloose senior and examines the paradigm shift.

the art of tolerance

letting go of our need to impose our ideas and beliefs on others is the essence of spirituality.

Colours Of Contentment

In her studio on the second floor of her Hyderabad home, Anjani Reddy paints beautiful women in serene poses, always surrounded by flowers and nature. But her women do not smile, nor are they angry or crying—they are simply serene. The 66 year-old is an artist who bares her soul in her work, her inner peace so palpable that one cannot help but be touched by it. “Every artist projects some element of herself in her art. I do too. When I paint the women, I project an inner serenity, I want to share my personal moments with connoisseurs. A woman does not have to smile to show that she is happy,” reveals Reddy, recipient of the Raja Ravi Varma Samman conferred by the Megh Mandal Sansthan of Rajasthan at Chaitranjali, an annual event that recognises contemporary Indian artists.

Crafting A New Innings

MAHARUKH MISTRY, 72 MUMBAI

Fight To The Finish

A centenarian looks back at life on the frontlines and regales Prakash Bhandari with tales from a distinguished career.

Her World Of Music

‘Bombay’ Jayashri Ramnath—a versatile singer-composer and Oscar nominee for the score of Life of Pi—is a global icon for Indian classical music. As she readies for the December music season, the accomplished musician opens her heart to Chitra Ramaswamy about what truly moves her.