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    Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry on adapting Karnad's Hayavadana: ‘It’s about a woman’s desire’

    Rajeev Ramachandran
    28 Feb 2025 1:50 PM

    Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry's adaptation of Girish Karnad's 1971 play, Hayavadana, wows International Theatre Festival of Kerala. Here's what makes the classic still relevant.

    Neelam Mansingh Chaudhuri’s Hayavadana mesmerizes ITFoK 2025
    Vijay slams DMK & BJP

    'By attacking DMK and BJP, Vijay is trying to connect with his fan base' I TN's language row

    26 Feb 2025 4:48 PM
    Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men

    Chennai Open ATP Challenger 2025: High-intensity matches on the cards

    4 Feb 2025 1:15 PM
    Parrot Sudarson

    'Birdman of Chennai' feeds 6,000 parrots daily; here's the backstory

    19 Jan 2025 9:22 AM
    Buddism, Tamil Nadu

    Conversion to Buddhism a spiritual revolution, political strategy in TN

    9 Jan 2025 7:58 AM
    Exploring food secrets with celebrity travelling chef Varsha Panjabi

    Exploring food 'secrets' with celebrity travelling chef Varsha Panjabi

    2 Jan 2025 1:09 PM
    How kolams complement Tamil Nadu’s Margazhi season

    How kolams complement Tamil Nadu’s Margazhi season

    30 Dec 2024 2:30 AM
    Amitava Kumar interview: ‘As a writer, it’s the most surprising detail that I must observe’

    Amitava Kumar interview: ‘As a writer, it’s the most surprising detail that I must observe’

    17 Dec 2024 2:30 AM
    Ground report | Watch: TNs Villupuram limps back after Fengal fury

    Ground report | Watch: TN's Villupuram limps back after Fengal fury

    4 Dec 2024 2:30 AM
    Ramachandra Guha interview: No govt ever consults environmentalists | Interview

    Ramachandra Guha interview: 'No govt ever consults environmentalists' | Interview

    25 Nov 2024 10:48 AM
    Watch | Breaking stereotypes, Northeast Indian cinema goes global

    Watch | Breaking stereotypes, Northeast Indian cinema goes global

    18 Nov 2024 2:30 AM
    Watch | The big mystery in Tiruchendurai: Does Shiva Temple belong to Waqf?

    Watch | The big mystery in Tiruchendurai: Does Shiva Temple belong to Waqf?

    16 Nov 2024 5:28 PM
    World Diabetes Day: What is Diabetic Retinopathy and how can it cause vision loss?

    World Diabetes Day: What is Diabetic Retinopathy and how can it cause vision loss?

    14 Nov 2024 11:15 AM
    Childrens day special: 12 years old, autistic, but that doesnt stop this swimming champ

    Children's day special: 12 years old, autistic, but that doesn't stop this swimming champ

    14 Nov 2024 2:30 AM
    Rahul Bhatia interview: ‘Delhi Police was unresponsive during 2020 Delhi riots’

    Rahul Bhatia interview: ‘Delhi Police was unresponsive during 2020 Delhi riots’

    5 Oct 2024 6:13 AM
    How women are steering climate tech start-ups in India

    How women are steering climate tech start-ups in India

    19 Sept 2024 12:41 PM
    ‘Modi 3.0 is running with same commitment to Hindutva’

    ‘Modi 3.0 is running with same commitment to Hindutva’

    1 Sept 2024 2:30 AM
    Why do crocs take street walks? Lets ask Chennai Crocodile Bank

    Why do crocs take street walks? Let's ask Chennai Crocodile Bank

    31 Aug 2024 11:30 AM
    Madras Day special: Romantic escapes in the city of heritage | Chennai

    Madras Day special: Romantic escapes in the city of heritage | Chennai

    22 Aug 2024 7:59 AM
    Watch | Madras day special: Exploring Chennais love affair with food

    Watch | Madras day special: Exploring Chennai's love affair with food

    21 Aug 2024 6:39 PM
    Timeri N. Murari interview: Indian literary establishment is like a closed shop’

    Timeri N. Murari interview: 'Indian literary establishment is like a closed shop’

    10 Aug 2024 1:08 PM
    Changing gears in life: Women auto rickshaw drivers cruise through Chennai

    Changing gears in life: Women auto rickshaw drivers cruise through Chennai

    19 July 2024 9:39 AM
    R. Kannan interview: How DMK shaped Tamil Nadu’s politics | Interview

    R. Kannan interview: How DMK shaped Tamil Nadu’s politics | Interview

    17 July 2024 3:15 PM
    Watch | Foreign mussels’ invasion hampers marine lives in Pulicat Lake

    Watch | Foreign mussels’ invasion hampers marine lives in Pulicat Lake

    16 July 2024 3:22 PM
    ‘Bharati script’ tackles language barrier: IIT Prof Srinivasa Chakravarthy

    ‘Bharati script’ tackles language barrier: IIT Prof Srinivasa Chakravarthy

    14 July 2024 1:00 PM
    K. Hariharan interview: Why Kamal Haasan is a great masquerade artist

    K. Hariharan interview: Why Kamal Haasan is a great masquerade artist

    8 July 2024 4:38 PM
    How AI washing impacts how you perceive AI products

    How 'AI washing' impacts how you perceive AI products

    4 July 2024 10:33 AM
    Watch | Kathak in Tamil: Connecting North and South through dance

    Watch | Kathak in Tamil: Connecting North and South through dance

    26 Jun 2024 4:24 PM
    TCA Raghavan: ‘Sarojini Naidu saw the dilemma of nationalist Muslims clearly

    TCA Raghavan: ‘Sarojini Naidu saw the dilemma of nationalist Muslims clearly'

    17 May 2024 11:32 AM
    Watch | Pallavi Rebbapragada interview: ’Nandini Satpathy is an inspiration for GenZ’

    Watch | Pallavi Rebbapragada interview: ’Nandini Satpathy is an inspiration for GenZ’

    10 May 2024 12:09 PM
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