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May 29
As Nepal embraces political change under Balen Shah and a younger generation finds its voice, newly launched Moxy Kathmandu offers an unexpected window into a city where living goddesses, TikTokers and ancient rituals coexist with contemporary culture. This Everest Day, give the mountain a break and explore the valleys.
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As Nepal embraces political change under Balen Shah, newly launched Moxy Kathmandu offers an unexpected window into a city where living goddesses, TikTokers and ancient rituals coexist. This Everest Day, give the mountain a break and explore the valley.
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May 7
Ignna in #Chennai swaps party nights for cocktails.
@shonalim writes about Ignna's new cocktail programme built around thoughtfully made drinks, fresh ingredients and a more grown-up night out
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Chettinad’s revival fuels both restoration and dismantling of historic mansions
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The Hindu MetroPlus has an opening in Chennai. Looking for a strong writer (4 yrs experience) who enjoys field reporting, can file quickly and edit efficiently. There will be constant upskilling as well as co-ordination with a lean, fast-paced team. Mail shonali.m@thehindu.co.in
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Shonali retweeted
Apr 10
In Chettinad, the holiday comes with homework: At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers
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Shonali retweeted
Apr 15
Everything you need to know about Dr. RK Nagar constituency, on Chennai Poll Canvas! Where @SahanaMira leads; @serenasundar brings us dope from the field. This features in-house election-wear models frm Metro Plus! @shonalim @pietrendy
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Assembly Election 2026: Key issues across Chennai's 16 constituencies thehindu.com/infographics/20…
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Shonali retweeted
Apr 9
At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers seeking a deeper engagement with heritage, design and culture
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Shonali retweeted
Mar 27
At Kidilum, a new restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, Chef Vinu Raveendran serves podi idlis, prawn pollichadhu and Alleppey fish curry with toddy, making a confident case for hyper-regional Kerala cuisine in New York
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Shonali retweeted
Mar 12
With his new line, The Collectables, Mayyur Girotra transforms rare textiles — from Rabari camel bags and Kutch bedspread to vintage Kanjeevaram silks — into luxury heirlooms
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Shonali retweeted
Mar 4
Chennai | Revivo’s Obesity meet looks beyond Ozempic and the weighing scale
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Shonali retweeted
Mar 4
At Jodhpur’s Ajit Bhawan, lost royal recipes are revived by burying them underground
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Shonali retweeted
Mar 2
Imperial war: @the_hindu Edit on the war against Iran
"This is a war of choice, launched to eliminate an adversary and reshape the region to suit American and Israeli interests. Such thuggery cannot be accepted in the international system." thehindu.com/opinion/editori…
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Shonali retweeted
Feb 13
Kochi Art Season 2026: Biennale highlights and must-see parallel shows
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Shonali retweeted
Feb 11
Marina Abramović at the Kochi Biennale: On endurance, controversy and performance art
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Kali, politics and pop art —sometimes on the same poster.
In Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts opens with America's first show focused on Bengali artists from 19th Century, and the fascinating mass produced prints they made in Colonial Calcutta.
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Shonali retweeted
Jan 18
Chef Hussain Shahzad talks about Dua Lipa's visit to his restaurant 'Papa's Bombay'.
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Shonali retweeted
Jan 20
Their restaurants might be packed, but for Chefs @kkavann, Hussain Shahzad, and @VineshJohny who were in conversation with @shonalim, this never featured in their grand scheme of things
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Shonali retweeted
Jan 18
Chefs Kavan Kuttappa, Hussain Shahzad and Vinesh Johny talk about India’s culinary culture, the passion and grit behind its most sought-after tables, in conversation with Shonali Muthalaly.
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