All India arts and crafts expo
On now till May 18 is an exhibition and sale of cotton and silk sarees, Meenakari jewellery, semi-precious stones from Jaipur, khadi shirts, silk paintings from Rajasthan, Saharanpur furniture from …
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Khadi, handloom sale from Dastakar Andhra
A sale of choice khadi and hand loom textiles and clothes for men an women has opened at C. P. Art Centre, Alwarpet this morning. It is hosted by Dastakar …
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The Pongal scene . . .
The Pongal shopping fever is evident on the Souht Mada Street and Mandaveli market zone. A set of 2 sugarcanes costs Rs.80 – price quoted by hawkers on the ada …
Read MoreNew boutique for women’s wear
The 15-year-old Alwarpet-based designer clothing boutique has recently opened two new branches in the city. After Adyar, the third boutique is located near Nilgiri’s supermarket in Mylapore. Owned by husband-wife …
Read MoreNew Year Sales buzz is on
Mylapore’s white goods stores have been aglow since last weekend as they set themselves up for the crazy New Year Sales which are a rage in the city. From Viveks …
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Christmas shopping checklist
The holiday festive season is around the corner and everyone is gearing up to celebrate. If you’re looking at purchases and gifting options, watch this space! Lots of goodies in …
Read MoreExhibition of traditional lamps in Luz
On now until October 28, is an exhibition of handcrafted hanging lamps and intricate display lamps at Isha Life. A symbol of Surya and Agni, lamps play an important role …
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Sale of Navaratri dolls begins
Shops in the Mylapore neighbourhood are setting the scene for the oncoming Navaratri season next month. We spotted a large sale that opened at the Sankara Hall on TTK Road …
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Kolu doll hawkers set up shop on North Mada Street
North Mada Street is slowly coming alive to the Navarathri festival season. Rains this past week discouraged the hawkers from unloading the kolu dolls and the subsequent now on now …
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Images of Ganesha on sale
Artisan Raj is one of the few hawkers who has begun selling images of Lord Ganesha on North Mada Street. Prices start at Rs.1000. He says power cuts and labour …
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Sweet, sour kozhukattai
Mami Tiffen Stall on Mylapore’s Pitchu Pillai Street is a popular destination for foodies seeking traditional snacks. For Vinayaka Chatthurti, the team here is making special sweet and sour kozhukattai …
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Sale of images of Lord Krishna in Alwarpet
A variety of images of Lord Krishna dominate the exhibition and sale that Poompuhar has set up at C P Art Centre campus in Alwarpet. This campus is at the …
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