Geeta Doctor

A collection of Thanjavur paintings is seen afresh as objects of worship, not as mere things of beauty

The Adishakti group brings alive a myth from the Ramayana

Cafe Mercara Express at ITC Chola has one mantra: 'Carefully selected. Mindfully prepared.'

The fragrance of jasmine fills the air with a sweetness that brings to mind images of clouds and birds and the intoxicating rhythms of ancient Tamil poetry.

A vast swathe of stories speak of Tamil life and its loud silences

For the rest of the world, Abhinandan is still the best place for a veg thali meal.

A Biblical deluge has engulfed Chennai. The amazing spirit of its people keeps it afloat.

In a sense, these happen to be love stories involving strange encounters with food.

There’s everything from the lowly samosas to chaats, and heav­ily spiced kachoris, the confetti-like Dalmoth, made from chickpea flour and the delights of a kathi roll.