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Of tern poop, tickling turtles and reef-villain — starfish on Australia’s Lady Elliot IslandSubscriber Only
May 21, 2018 15:59 IST
The white-capped noddy tern, a seabird, was doing what his ancestors did. Pooped on the island to turn it into a guano (bird poop) mining site. So precious was guano as manure and ingredient for gunpowder that poop-diggers stripped the island bare for the expensive bird droppings.
Another Day in Paradise: Exploring the charm of island vacations and need for pragmatic tourismSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 00:03 IST
Powder-white sand, crystal clear water and lush foliage — islands are the idyll that all travellers dream of. However, in picture-perfect Tahiti, Bali, Maldives or Hawaii, it’s easy to forget that some of the very things that make islands so beautiful also render them utterly vulnerable. We explore the charm of island vacations, but also the urgent need for pragmatic tourism.
Culture, people and history — Exploring the many flavours of Sri LankaSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 00:01 IST
Sri Lanka's cuisine melds the cultures of its myriad ethnic groups, carries impressions of its colonial past, and is informed largely by its topography, and a little by the West too.
The Pursuit of Happiness; Samoa in a nutshellSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 10:45 IST
Like many other beautiful island nations, Samoa is paying for the greed of the developed world, but that doesn’t take away from the joie de vivre of the locals and the beauty of its landscape.
A Song of Fire and Ice: Iceland is everything that an island vacation denotesSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 00:00 IST
Iceland is the antithesis of everything that an island vacation denotes and that’s what makes it special. The whole country feels more like a national park or a petri dish of the earth’s constant evolution.
Where the river bends: Life on Majuli, the world’s biggest river islandSubscriber Only
May 23, 2018 19:26 IST
Life on Majuli switches between the loving embrace and frequent fury of the Brahmaputra. Rains in Majuli are not ordinary. With every downpour, the island loses a little bit of itself to the river.
Never leave home: Finding a slice of India in MauritiusSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 00:00 IST
Mauritius echoes the spirit and resilience of India. The Indo-Mauritius people constitute 70 per cent of the population today. Out of this, more than 30 per cent are from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, with Bhojpuri as their mother tongue.
An unforgettable sufferfest in the island of Eat Pray LoveSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 00:00 IST
I stood on the rim shivering in the freezing cold, with an inadequate shawl wrapped around me. But when the sun finally rose above the horizon, the warmth of the sun felt as good as wrapping fine cashmere around myself.
A Bohemian in Bohol: A chance encounter with Chocolate Hills and Philippine gemsSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 10:45 IST
When a nature photographer stumbled upon Philippine gems. The author explores the Bohol Island in the Philippines’ central Visayas region, the hidden reefs, the sublime Chocolate Hills and the endangered Philippine tarsier.
Shores of History: The Greek island of Corfu is the seat of a violent pastSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 00:00 IST
Corfu evokes beautiful images of epicurean delights, but it is also the seat of a violent past. On this Greek island, time seems to slow down as the rhythm of daily life is punctuated by simple pleasures.
Whale Wide World; The migration route of the Southern Humpback whaleSubscriber Only
May 21, 2018 14:02 IST
The migration route of the Southern Humpback whale follows some of the world’s most stunning islands.
Forwarded as Received: Piecing The Tukdes TogetherSubscriber Only
May 14, 2018 01:50 IST
WhatsApp Uncle tells the young ’uns to not remember the betrayers.
AR Venkatachalapathy says Subramania Bharati has become a posthumous bestsellerSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 12:56 IST
AR Venkatachalapathy on the enduring magic of Subramania Bharati.
A Song Called Bharati: Why the Tamil icon is even more relevant nowSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 12:58 IST
Nearly 100 years after his death, as a new book explores the nationalisation of his work, a look at the centrality of Tamil poet-public intellectual Subramania Bharati in the making of modern Tamil political culture and why he is relevant now more than ever.
Juhi Chaturvedi: The Interpreter of MaladiesSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:04 IST
In every film, screenwriter Juhi Chaturvedi explores the Indian middle-class family, their troubles and triumphs – and offers a balm for what ails them.
An Indian epic goes to Japan: How kabuki borrows from the Bhagavad GitaSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 14:24 IST
How kabuki borrows from the Bhagavad Gita and the incredible serenity of the Land of the Rising Sun.
One With the Jungle: Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the forestSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:00 IST
To immerse oneself in the mysteries of the forest, it’s best to chuck the jeep and start walking. The jungle had taught an important lesson: before you set out into the wild, leave behind your vain baggage of expectations.
Zero at the Centre: The stone that will become the symbol of modern NagpurSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 14:24 IST
The stone that is invaluable to Nagpur’s history and legacy. The Zero Mile has been designated as a monument by the Maharashtra Tourism. It was built by the British during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, in 1907.
Writing as an act of knowing: Why author-lyricist Jayant Kaikini won’t write a novelSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:00 IST
How Mumbai’s egalitarianism — in space and language — and working away from the Kannada literary establishment liberated author-lyricist Jayant Kaikini and why the ‘Chittal chauvinist’ won’t write a novel.
Families in Food: Thick and ThinSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:00 IST
Old Delhi’s Old Famous Jalebi Wala has been serving customers for over a century. Weighing 100g each, the round, pretzel-like sweet is deep-fried in desi ghee over coal-fire and dunked in syrup made with desi khandsari sugar.
Down in Jungleland: Spider PitchSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:00 IST
Would you walk into an arthropod emporium to buy silk? What if spiders sold their silk? Imagine walking into a silk emporium run by arachnids, you would be greeted by a sales-spider: a charming, young Ms/Mr Hairy-legs.
A city’s artbeats: How the visionary Jamshed J Bhabha moulded NCPA in MumbaiSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:00 IST
How the incredibly tenacious visionary Jamshed J Bhabha moulded NCPA, Bombay’s iconic art space.
A chintz in the armour: The age-old print in contemporary fashionSubscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:00 IST
India's earliest fashion export to the world, the age-old chintz print is enjoying a resurgence in contemporary fashion and design.
Building Blocks: Setting the Stage Subscriber Only
May 6, 2018 08:00 IST
Delhi’s geometric SRC came to theatre’s rescue when it was looking for a home in the Capital.
Homes That Built MeSubscriber Only
May 6, 2018 08:00 IST
The houses we live in can mould our ideas of space and impact our imagination.
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