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 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 …
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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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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Aavin now offers more milkshakes, ‘masala’ buttermilk and table butter at local shops
If Aavin is your favourite brand then there is some good news for you. Aavin has recently introduced a few new products. These include masala buttermilk ( Rs.10), and badam, …
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Shop for veggies at state-run unit in R. A. Puram
The state government has launched shops at which vegetables sourced from farmers are to be sold directly to shoppers. This means that vegetables that are costly now can be bought …
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The buzz on Pongal eve
The sights on South Mada Street can be a safe indicator of the shopping and festival moods of this neighbourhood. So when we looked around early this week, there was …
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Shops in Mylapore welcome New Year with festivity
Even as people get ready to welcome the New Year, shops in the neighbourhood are attracting its customers with large banners and colourful lights. A walk down R. H. Road …
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