ARTS and CULTURE

The existing museums are monotonous spaces which hardly attract repeat visitors. Unless there is enough thought given to planning and administration, the new ones may face the same fate.

Memes are no longer just offbeat expressions of humour and sarcasm. They have evolved into an important graphic medium of communication.

The use of technology, novelty of formats, and the breaking of traditional customs and walls — Marghazi season in the year of COVID could be the portent of what’s to come.

Online concerts, home-delivered canteen food – Chennai’s much-anticipated December concerts have changed significantly this year. How do artists and fans feel about it?

ஏழு மாதங்களுக்கு பின் திறக்கப்பட்ட திரைஅரங்குகளிற்கு தற்பொழுது மக்கள் செல்கின்றனரா? கொரோனா ஊரடங்கு மற்றும் பொது இடைவேளை கட்டுப்பாடுகளால் திரையரங்குகள் எவ்வாறு பாதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன?

Almost everyone in Chennai has a Co-optex experience to share. This is the tale of how the brand reinvented itself in recent times to emerge as the perennial favourite of all generations.

A common misconception about Madras bashai is that it is spoken only in one part of the city. However, the lingo has much to tell us about Chennai.

கற்று வருகின்றனர். கலைகளை ஆன்லைனில் கற்பிக்கும் மையங்கள் மட்டுமல்லாது தனிநபர்களாக பல கலைஞர்களும் வாய்ப்பிடங்களை வழங்குகின்றனர்.

Thousands of Kollywood artists are finding it difficult to even manage regular meals as COVID-19 has brought the entertainment sector to a standstill. But why don’t they have the support of the industry?

Tonnes of metal waste are being converted into beautiful pieces of art at the Government ITI, Guindy and Adyar zone of Chennai Corporation. These could also pave the way towards realisation of Chennai’s zero-waste goal.

A week ago, the passageway near Block H of Kotturpuram Housing Board resembled a mini dump yard with bags full of domestic waste strewn all around. Today, it is a clean, colourful space, buzzing with kids and youngsters who have actually led this transformation.

Constructed by Nawab Muhammad Ali Wallajah in 1768, Humayun Mahal is said to be the first construction in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. After years of neglect, this block of the Chepauk Palace is all set to be restored. Here’s more about the ongoing work.