After a good night’s sleep in Kalpa, we woke up to a stunning sight. From our room, we were greeted by the snow-covered mountains that stretched as far as our eyes could see. Among the… Read More

"I thought of seeing houses in patches as we drive down to Spiti but it's other way around," said my wife in surprise after seeing the congested and busy Himalayan road. We were embarking on… Read More

Deep into the forest, along the riverside, was my cottage. I was sitting along the windowsill sipping a cup of tea, adoring the beauty of nature. The sun had a tough time penetrating through… Read More

Deep into the forest, along the riverside, was my cottage. I was sitting along the windowsill sipping a cup of tea, adoring the beauty of nature. The sun had a tough time penetrating through… Read More

“Have you heard about it?”“Heard what?”“The new virus?”“What?”“Yes. Another virus is coming out. Again, from China!”“Serious… Read More

“Have you heard about it?”“Heard what?”“The new virus?”“What?”“Yes. Another virus is coming out. Again, from China!”“Serious… Read More

Chapter 14: The Ploy Revealed -         Rukma Anil The trio sat between the forked branches of the Sycamore. The monsters laid siege around the tree… Read More

Chapter 14: The Ploy Revealed -         Rukma Anil The trio sat between the forked branches of the Sycamore. The monsters laid siege around the tree… Read More

Chapter 13: A Hope for Humanity -         Vidya Lakshmi As the growling grew louder and nearer, the three of them stood completely motionless. They di… Read More

Chapter 12: Fear and Anxiety Awaits - Swetha AThe three of them stopped and stood still. Rudha turned around and tried to spread the light around her to see if she could spot where the growl… Read More

Chapter 11: A Quiet Evening by the Riverside - Soundarajan R The three friends sat beneath a huge canopy on the banks of the river. Matthew and Nikhil occupied a levelled ground and leaning… Read More

Simon woke up to a bad dream. The clocked ticked 11.30 pm. He tried to recall the dream but couldn’t do it entirely. He could only recall it in bits and pieces. Something about the ri… Read More

Chapter 10 - Journeying to the cure -         Sumithra Vasudevan Unni Nikhil and Mathew woke up chirpy, after a good night’s rest… It had… Read More

Chapter 9 - A Brief Debrief -         Gladson M E Later in the day, the setting sun sowed golden brown upon the canopy. The gentle flow of the be… Read More

“My God! Crossing this stream is impossible,” I screamed. “Do we have a choice?” Mahathi gave me an intent look. “Of course, we do! We can’t go back.&rdqu&hell…Read More

Chapte 7 - Better have it than not need it- Puviarasan SStephi stopped Matthew and said, “It would be foolish to approach the group of tribes now, there is no way we can fight them all… Read More

Stephi stood up and walked towards her dull jeans bag that was hanging on the lower branch of a tree to keep her dagger back. Mathew could see her white shirt covered in blood. She tucked th… Read More

Chapter 5: The Resurrection and DiscoveryBy Naveen KumarAs Nikhil watched with a helpless torment, the beasts feasted on Matthew and devoured him. Nikhil was swirled into the eye of an overw… Read More

Chapter 6: Trouble or Help? By Arulmozhi Kamaraj “What? See Mat I know you went and touched the verge of death but this is completely insane? They are tribals, see their innocent face… Read More

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Chapter 3: The TrapBy Uthra MurariNikhil was horror struck as he timidly walked towards the pool of blood. For a moment Nikhil felt as though his heart stopped as he saw his own reflection o… Read More

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Chapter 1: Taken Captives - written by Priyadarshini SelvarajanNikhil and Matthew had gone exploring the seas. On a tempestuous night, when their boat had capsized, they used all their… Read More

Sparkling sky pc - etsyIt was a New Year! A fresh winter wind, passed-on from December, embraced me as I entered the school. It was 8.45 am and a cool puff of air blended with sunshine… Read More

It’s a New Year! A fresh winter wind, passed-on from December, embraced me as I entered the school. It was 8.45 am and cool puff of air blended with sun shine just rekindled my se… Read More

As I paced down the flyover on my bike, I saw  two   policemen following me on the rear-view mirror. One on the pillion waved his truncheon, instructing me to stop. I twi… Read More

On a Sunday afternoon, when the sun parched the land, I and Perumal sat under the   swirling fan blades that made an unbearable hissing sound. Perumal tilted the wine bottle in all… Read More

I woke up on a disturbing note. It must be the dream.It’s still dark outside. I reached my phone to check the time, which showed 3.30 am. My eyes bulged out and mind, voiced again… Read More

I woke up to a shattering noise. It was rampant. Footsteps everywhere. Everyone seemed busy as they were moving in and out recurrently.Hand drawn image of Post office. Courtesy - The Black B… Read More

Vijay is on cloud-nine after winning IARA award – Best International Actor – for his noteworthy performance in Mersal. And Tollywood got much-needed consideration among the inter… Read More

Dragon fly NymphDeep inside the water, he was holding onto the surface, motionless. His senses were wide open perceiving everything he was flanked by.There was a movement, soft-on-surface, w… Read More

Leh, former capital of Ladakh (Himalayan kingdom), is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir must be a part of your travel goals and is truly a dream destination. The mysterious roads, th… Read More

Remembering the facts and keeping the interest alive seems like a tedious job when we talk about Mythology. Indian mythology is all about never-ending discussion of stories on religion and t… Read More

The fans of Marvel are finally witnessing the biggest battle of all the superheroes they have grown up watching. Each person in the audience has profound memories of their first Marvel movie… Read More

Starting from the southern-most city ‘Kanniyakumari’ to the ice cap mountains at Kashmir in the northern region, India is a huge country with culturally rich and historically sou… Read More

When you plan a visit to South India, especially Tamil Nadu, you cannot miss the temples that showcase the culture and history of the region. The architecture of these historic temples speak… Read More

The Heritage City as they call, Srirangapatna at Karnataka should easily fall into your list of places to visit when you plan a trip to Mysore. Srirangapatna is approximately at a distance o… Read More

The Taj Mahal is recognized all over the world as one of the finest man-made structures in human history. It’s considered a wonder of the world, and is one of the most popular tourist… Read More

The city of dosa, mesmerizing palace and rich heritage is how I see Mysore. Though there are direct trains and flights to reach the palace city, I have been planning on a road trip and Dasar… Read More

Spending time with birds is something we love the most. While planning a trip to Mysore, we started our itinerary with Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary because that’s a must visit place fo… Read More

The two mesmerizing hill station of Tamil Nadu that is great for weekend getaway and drive are Yelagiri and Yercaud. And while I was talking about my road trip to Yercaud, I mentioned that t… Read More

The crazy roads surrounded with bamboo, trees and coffee plantation entices your drive to Yercaud. At a distance of 31 KM from Salem (Tamil Nadu), Yercaud is located in the Shevaroy hills in… Read More

A serene hill station of Tamil Nadu that is located amidst the green cover is Yelagiri. With 14 hairpin bends and well-laid roads, this place is perfect for road trips. As you drive to the h… Read More

The one foreign dish that won hearts and tummies in a short span of time would be ‘pizza’. The soft dough, delightful cheesiness and flavorful toppings were enough to make me hap… Read More

Diverse culture, mesmerising beaches, majestic heritage structures and adorable nature sums up Goa to me. When I talk about Goan culture, it isn't fixated to European or Western culture. The… Read More

Where: Va Pho - Asian CanteenAddress: 73, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, ChennaiCuisine: Asian After every Friday, there comes a weekend that needs some planning to be done. W… Read More

Somethings are good only when we experience them and one such place is ‘Dialogue in the Dark’. I might use fancy words to articulate my walk in the dark but you got to experience… Read More

Where: J Hind – Grand by GRT Address: Grand by GRT Hotels, 120, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar, ChennaiCuisine: North Indian, Mughlai, South IndianAmong the zillion art forms, cooking i… Read More

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A post shared by Divya Srinivasan (creatikaa) (@divya_srini) on Nov 26, 2016 at 3:24am PSTNote: Haiku is a short Japanese poem, which is about evoking natural world in just three lines and p… Read More

Snacks are a major part in my daily food routine; I could even skip a meal but a piece of fruit, crispy fryums, bajji, vada or any munchies complete the day for me. But most of the munchies… Read More

Instagram has become one of the biggest social media platforms in recent years. After 2012, Instagram is witnessing more daily visitors; more than the micro-blogging platform Twitter. Most o… Read More

It was a hot sunny day. A fruit seller was selling mangoes standing across one of the busy urban stretches flanking Loyola College, Chennai’s oldest and most prestigious college. Mango… Read More

Where: AbyssinianAddress: 40, Maharaja Surya Road, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, ChennaiCuisine: EthiopianAs they exuberantly welcome you to the first exclusive Ethiopian restaurant in India, you… Read More

An old man was watching television. He slowly moved forward and came to the edge of the seat. His eyes widened and his brows went up. He looked worried and disturbed by something he saw on t… Read More

Where: Flower DrumAddress: 2/1, 4th Floor, Near Adyar signal Junction, Above ICICI Bank, Adyar, Chennai.Other Outlet: EgmoreCuisine: Chinese, ThaiChinese and vegetarian never really come tog… Read More

Click here to read Part I, Part II, Part III---Still Priya was holding her hands and tightened her grip, after realizing Divya was frightened. "Relax yaar. It's just a bell. You ar… Read More

Pencil sketch done by Artist VenkateshClick here to read Part I, Part II---As Priya snooped into her wardrobe looking for some more material that could continue the story, Divya shouted, &ld&hell…Read More

Pencil sketch done by Artist VenkateshClick here to read Part 1---“You? Seriously?” Arjun screamed.He saw something unusual and stumbled over his words. His trembling fear h… Read More

3.30 a.m. Power cut. Dogs barking.Pencil sketch done by Artist VenkateshArjun jolted from his troubled sleep, the pitch dark ambience and unnatural silence greeted him. He uncomfortably got… Read More

An arrogant Englishman once said to an Indian, “We ruled and killed your people for more than 100 years.” The Indian was infuriated watching his tone yet maintained his composure… Read More

Where: Asian StationAddress: Croma Building, 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Anna Nagar East, ChennaiCuisine: AsianLike the stars that pop on the night sky, Anna Nagar is glittering with new restaura… Read More

Everybody is vying to find a dream location to construct their home. When I say dream location it means a lot, it must make us feel happy and cherish every day and every moment. Personally… Read More

“So you are Karthik? Newly joined research scholar?” inquired an elderly man with a grin.“Yes sir!” I replied softly. “Area of specialisation?” “Tax… Read More

The twelfth month, year end, holiday season, Christmas cakes, celebrations, huge sales, music and more music is what December represents for me. As soon as the Tamil month, Margazhi starts… Read More

Which Indian movie sparked most interest this year? Was it bhai’s Sultan or thalaiva superstar’s Kabali? These two movies were undoubtedly the most successful movies of 2016… Read More

What: Breakfast Buffet at Gossip Fusion BistroOnly on Saturday and Sunday, from 7.30 – 11 AMWhere: New 141, Old 191, Opposite HP Fuel Station, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Kanathur, Chenn… Read More

What: Highway Bites at The Dining RoomWhere: Park Hyatt, 39, Velachery Road, Guindy, ChennaiWhen: 9th – 18th December, 2016 (only Dinner, 7 – 11 PM)Stree… Read More

Where: Golden Dragon at Taj CoromandelAddress: 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, ChennaiCuisine: ChineseCHINESE - DIM SUM ‘My Dil Goes Mmmmmm..’, whenever I hear Chinese and… Read More

What: MascarponeWhere: 191, VGP Layout, Opposite Indian Marine University, Uthandi Village, Kanathur, ChennaiCuisine: Continental, Cafe, ItalianA place at ECR with literally a cheesy name an… Read More

What: The English Tea RoomWhere: Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet, ChennaiCuisine: Café The word “tea” was one sole reason I wanted visit the place, having a tea fanatic at ho… Read More

Dear Zindagi,You really are an intriguing and adventurous buddy to hang out with. I admire your ability of converting any moments upside down. And yes, you have the midas touch.I still remem… Read More

What: “Tales of Amritsar”, Amritsari Street Food FestivalWhere: Up North - The Raintree, Anna Salai, Teynampet, ChennaiWhen: 4th – 13th November, 2016 (only Dinner –… Read More

My Journey painting by Aaron PerryIt all started during 2011 world cup when I was posting about the matches, Indian matches in particular, on my Facebook wall. It was much-admired by ma… Read More

As I pressed the accelerator, the hushing growl of the engine astonished me. It was seamless yet powerful. The sculpted-indulgent seat comforted me as the beast pounced forward effortlessly… Read More

"You never need a reason to dress-up because there is always one!", says me. And with Diwali around the corner I had to find something to glam-up my festive look before family and for some p… Read More

What: Coco Jaunt 1728Where: 5, 1st Street, Cenotaph Road, Teynampet, Chennai[Other outlets: Anna Nagar, Adambakkam]Cuisine: Bakery, Cafe, ItalianIt's hardly two years and they already have t… Read More

Walking along any natural landscape simply rejuvenates your mind, body and soul. It might be across the beautiful mangrove patches along the beaches of Goa or coconut groves along the shores… Read More

Sometime back, when I travelled to Chilika Lake (Lagoon), I got a unique chance to educate children as well as experience nature, both of which I adore. It was a nature camp and I was sent t… Read More

What: Flavours of LalgudiWhere: 64, CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, ChennaiCuisine: South Indian, North Indian, Chinese (only vegetarian)For reservations & enquiries: +91 9094444446, +91 90… Read More

What: ManjalWhere: 8/31, Chakrapani Street, Kodambakkam, ChennaiCuisine: South Indian, North Indian, ChineseFor reservations & enquiries: 044 65344344, +91 9962566688It's hard to find a… Read More

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What: Mafia Chef’s Chicago Deep Dish PizzaWhere: Ashvita Bistro, No. 11, Bawa Road, Alwarpet, Chennai When: 30th September – 9th October 2016 (11 AM – 10.30 PM)Mr Cheese is… Read More

What: Bindaas RasoiWhere: Kamala Nagar, Sholinganallur, ChennaiCuisine: North IndianYummy Rasoi!!If not the distance this place shall be the one I would head out to when I am craving for tas… Read More

Special moments - Water Colourpicture credit - Doris JoaWhile in painYou caressed my headIn a way I loveWith utmost careI opened my eyesTo see youAgain!Beautiful as always!“Love you ma… Read More

What: Restaurant Week IndiaWhen: 16 - 25 September 2016Where: On the Rocks at Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar ParkAddress: TTK Road, Austin Nagar, Alwarpet, ChennaiCuisine: Continental, European… Read More

What: International Chocolate Day at La PatisserieWhere: Taj Coromandel, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, ChennaiWhen: Till 18 September 2016Cuisine: Desserts, BakeryOne of the hidden gems… Read More

What: Fabelle Chocolate Boutique Where: ITC Grand Chola, Mount Road, Guindy, ChennaiTiming: 11 AM - MidnightCuisine: Desserts, ChocolatesCraving their third foot print at Chennai, Fabelle Ex… Read More

What: Onam SadhyaWhere: Poes Garden, Kasturi Estate, 1st Street, Alwarpet, ChennaiOnam Sadhya is available at their other outlets too, Anna Nagar and MRC Nagar.When: 5 - 18 September, 2016 (… Read More

What: August Moon Festival at StixWhere: Hyatt Regency, Anna Salai, Teynampet, ChennaiWhen: 9 - 18 September, 2016 (for Dinner only)Like Pongalin Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, Holi, Sankranth… Read More

What: Waf O'BelWhere: 5/33, 13th Avenue, Harrington Road, Chetpet, ChennaiTimings: 2 - 11 PM (All 7 days)Cuisine: Bakery, Desserts, CafeWaffles and me have been a never-ending story. And any… Read More

What: Breakfast Buffet at Spice HaatWhere: Hyatt Regency, Anna Salai, ChennaiTimings: 6.30 AM - 10.30 AM (All days in a week)My favourite meal of the day! Though my ancestral sloth genes doe… Read More

What: Paradise Where: Anjali Devi Towers, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, ChennaiCuisine: North Indian, BiryaniOne place that had all the attention and buzz even before they were open. And the hyp… Read More

“It’s not who I am underneath but what I do defines me”Remember this one? It is a famous dialogue from the rebooted edition of Batman series. Christopher Nolan with his own… Read More

What: Meal on a Stick at Lotus (Thai)Where: The Park, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, ChennaiWhen: 24th August - 4th September, 2016The beautiful skewers with well seasoned and grilled… Read More

What: Madras Week at Southern SpiceWhere: Taj Coromandel, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, ChennaiWhen: Till 28th August, 2016The world knows it as Chennai now, but it is and will always b… Read More

The word thiru in Tamil denotes respect. It is mostly used by the tamilians to address elders, learned people, etc. Besides addressing people, this word is also used in the name of the place… Read More

What: Kerala Food Festival at BuzzWhere: The Gateway Hotel, Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, OMR, Elcot SEZ, Shollinganallur, ChennaiWhen: Till 28th August, 2016 (only dinner buffet, 7 - 11.30 PM… Read More