The familiar walls of Chennai’s Apparao Galleries are opulent today; a treat to the aesthete’s eye. Look to the right, and you find a floating alligator of pure sterling silver, its head, torso and tail, each a separate piece. To the left you find an eclectic jewellery set — earrings and necklaces — made entirely … Read more
Gastronomy, fashion, social issues and a new gallery: PatriciaThery-Hart, the new director of Alliance Française of Madras, shares what is in store for the city’s popular cultural centre Gastronomy, fashion, social issues and a new gallery: PatriciaThery-Hart, the new director of Alliance Française of Madras, shares what is in store for the city’s popular cultural … Read more
In a first, Madras Art Weekend, a curated three-day long event for the arts, celebrates the visual art culture of Chennai through exhibitions, panel discussions and a workshop In a first, Madras Art Weekend, a curated three-day long event for the arts, celebrates the visual art culture of Chennai through exhibitions, panel discussions and a … Read more
If you like snakes, or muggers, chances are you have visited The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT) Centre for Herpetology. While the crocodile bank on East Coast Road houses over 35 species of reptiles and amphibians and has given families and tourists many memorable moments since 1976, the team is now stepping into a hybrid educational … Read more