Chettinad

Kalpasi: An Edible Lichen Thats A Quintessential Ingredient In Chettinad Cuisine

I was at Ten Degrees, one of my favourite restaurants in Kodaikanal when the conversation with the chef drifted to…

3 weeks ago

When you are on vacation without a moment to relax

‘In reality, vacations are anything but unoccupied.’ | Photo Credit: Illustrated by Allen Shaw My sister has been invited to…

4 months ago

Exploring century-old homes, and attending intimate concerts at Chettinad Festival

Chettinad is a fever dream. On its sun-baked arid landscape, punctuated by cacti and laced with palm trees, majestic century-old…

4 months ago

Is Chettinad one of India’s largest cultural revival projects?

Walk through Chettinad’s bustling lanes, and you will be welcomed by heritage mansions featuring intricate handiwork, ponds with lotus blooms,…

4 months ago