Just like filter coffee, the age-old idly has its own secret sauce recipe. Each family guards its little secrets for that spongy, fluffy malligai poo idly. And heaven help the poor soul who gets it...
Just like filter coffee, the age-old idly has its own secret sauce recipe. Each family guards its little secrets for that spongy, fluffy malligai poo idly. And heaven help the poor soul who gets it...
Those days, families that had a phone, a landline, were considered truly elite. As a child, I remember our black rotary phone. It had a shrill ring that could be heard even two houses away. That...
My mother fondly narrates this story about the origin of my name. When I was born—yet another girl—her grandfather apparently said, “Kannagiyin pen Manimegalai aagattum.” And that is how I was named...
Vanaja was running late. Breakfast was done. Lunch was packed. But Tiger still needed his morning walk before she could drive to school. Venkat was glued to an early morning office call, so help was...
I have always had a soft corner for lesser-known temples. The quieter they are, the closer they seem to the divine. There is something deeply comforting about sitting in a prahāram without the hum of...
It was a Pradosham evening. Around 5 pm, we parked our car at the temple entrance. The first act, as always, was to offer our respects to Surya Pillayar—a magnificent, towering form of Ganesha...
Saint Thirugnanasambandar, the child prodigy and the boy saint who is one among the Naalvars (the four great Saivite saints) is considered as an avatar of Lord Murugan by learned scholars...
We were heading for a 6:30 lecture in Mylapore, and Senthil had a meeting at 4:30. The plan was simple—he would finish his meeting, and then we would go straight to the lecture. So I settled myself...
Every time I drive past the stately white Ripon Buildings, I can’t help but turn and admire its timeless grace. Built in 1913, this magnificent structure, which now houses the Corporation of Madras...
“Amma, you’ve been so busy since morning! Come on… let’s watch this scene from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire together,” said Laya, tugging at Shreya’s hand and pulling her toward the living...
On Deepavali or the day after, many families observe a special vratham known as Kedhara Gowri Nombu. During this ritual, 21 adhirasams (a sweet made with rice and jaggery) are prepared, and a sacred...
Angavai was ecstatic. She ran across the room and hugged the hostel warden who had just shared the happiest news she’d heard in years. Her appa was coming to visit! After two long years. She could...
We were heading for a 6:30 lecture in Mylapore, and Senthil had a meeting at 4:30. The plan was simple—he would finish his meeting, and then we would go straight to the lecture. So I settled myself in a coffee shop nearby, ready to enjoy my newly downloaded Kindle book, while he wrapped...
Having started our Digital Marketing journey way back in 2004, when anything digital was still in its nascent stage, it has been a truly exciting ride — filled with immense learning, a fair share of highs and lows, and unforgettable moments of inspiration and ingenuity. Over the years...
