Exhibition of traditional lamps in Luz
On now until October 28, is an exhibition of handcrafted hanging lamps and intricate display lamps at Isha Life. A symbol of Surya and Agni, lamps play an important role …
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Sale of Navaratri dolls begins
Shops in the Mylapore neighbourhood are setting the scene for the oncoming Navaratri season next month. We spotted a large sale that opened at the Sankara Hall on TTK Road …
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Kolu doll hawkers set up shop on North Mada Street
North Mada Street is slowly coming alive to the Navarathri festival season. Rains this past week discouraged the hawkers from unloading the kolu dolls and the subsequent now on now …
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Images of Ganesha on sale
Artisan Raj is one of the few hawkers who has begun selling images of Lord Ganesha on North Mada Street. Prices start at Rs.1000. He says power cuts and labour …
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Sweet, sour kozhukattai
Mami Tiffen Stall on Mylapore’s Pitchu Pillai Street is a popular destination for foodies seeking traditional snacks. For Vinayaka Chatthurti, the team here is making special sweet and sour kozhukattai …
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Sale of images of Lord Krishna in Alwarpet
A variety of images of Lord Krishna dominate the exhibition and sale that Poompuhar has set up at C P Art Centre campus in Alwarpet. This campus is at the …
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Aavin now offers more milkshakes, ‘masala’ buttermilk and table butter at local shops
If Aavin is your favourite brand then there is some good news for you. Aavin has recently introduced a few new products. These include masala buttermilk ( Rs.10), and badam, …
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Shop for veggies at state-run unit in R. A. Puram
The state government has launched shops at which vegetables sourced from farmers are to be sold directly to shoppers. This means that vegetables that are costly now can be bought …
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Midnight shopping at Alwarpet boutique
Shilpi boutique on C P Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet is attempting something unique this weekend. Midnight shopping. Shilpi customers can enjoy special prices on all their clothes on 2 days only. …
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The buzz on Pongal eve
The sights on South Mada Street can be a safe indicator of the shopping and festival moods of this neighbourhood. So when we looked around early this week, there was …
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Shops in Mylapore welcome New Year with festivity
Even as people get ready to welcome the New Year, shops in the neighbourhood are attracting its customers with large banners and colourful lights. A walk down R. H. Road …
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Prime Academy releases its annual planner
Prime Academy located at Mylapore has come out with an innovative goal book cum planner for 2013. The planned is designed by the students of the Academy and contains annual …
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