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Plateful of delights
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Television

Husband hunting
Do these questions sound familiar ‘Why do we want a husband at all?’ ‘Does the traditional fairytale still exist?’ ‘Will my friends and family approve?’

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Dance up a storm
TV Disney Channel’s initiative to develop your dancing skills
Brunch with Bob
TV Know more about the life and works of rock musician Bob Dylan
Events

Goa on a platter

Find Goa coming alive right on your plate. Le Meridien’s Navaratna Indian speciality restaurant brings you the Goan Beach Shack, an exclusive Goan food festival with famed chef Edia Cotta from Goa laying on a fantastic spread. From Fish ...


The French connection

Go back in time to experience the bejewelled splendour of the maharajahs. Photo exhibition on jewellery designed by French craftsmen for Indian royals: sketches, images and films.

Venue: Government Museum

Address: ...


The art of caricature

Learn how to draw and sketch. Four-day creativity camp for children aged 6-14, covering basic drawing, scenery, landscapes, faces, caricature and animals, conducted by Rahnu Cartoon Research and Educational Trust.

Venue: PS ...


Cool cottons
EXHIBITION Festive display of saris and fabrics at Tanirikaa
Walk on the wild side
EXHIBITION The photographs transport you to the forests and water bodies of the world
Handcrafted elegance
DWARAKA, an NGO working with Kalamkari artisans in Srikalahasti, and Fab India present hand-painted Kalamkari at its best. Roses and marigolds bloom, peacocks and parrots cavort and creepers and vine leave imprints on cotton, silk and crepe ...
Curious about curios?
EXHIBITION A variety of handlooms and handicrafts is on show at Shree Hall, Burkit Road, T. Nagar
Cool, colourful cottons

Summer sale and exhibition of hand Block Printed cottons. Choose from a variety of mercerised Chettinad cottons, silk cottons with and without zari, daily wear starch free saris, kalamkari designs and shalwar sets and kurtas.

Venue: ...


Kebabs and cocktails

ITC Hotel Park Sheraton & Towers’ Thanjavur Kebab Festival showcases kebabs from the early 19th century. What’s different about this festival is the pairing of the kebabs with cocktails, as was done during the British era. ...


The Shrishti collection

Latha Puttanna latest creations on show at the Amethyst. The designer’s summer collection, featuring ethnic embroidery on cotton/silk: Shalwar Kameezs, Patiala suits and sari blouses;| anarkali-style outfits with back open and tie-ups ...


New Year spread

Accord Metropolitan, the five-star hotel, has laid on a sumptuous buffet to mark the Tamil and Malayalam New Year (April 13 and 14). Feast on Chettinad biriyani, muttai kulambu, Naadan chicken curry and a slew of other delicacies. Rs.550 plus ...


Tata car check-up

Tata Motors has laid on a free summer check up camp for its cars and SUVs across the country. Get a tune-up from the company’s expert mechanics.

Venue: All Tata Motors dealerships/select authorised service ...
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