Events

ART & CRAFT Timeless tales May 6 – 30

Ashvita’s upcoming exhibition K. Sreenivasulu - A Retrospective features the works of Sreenivasulu largely from the 1950s. During these years, he took his prior engagement with folk art and other Indian pictorial traditions further and evolved a visual language that was shaped by these affinities. Ashvita, #4, Second Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore,

The Great Cholas May 6 - 20

Don’t miss The Great Cholas - a photography exhibition by Manivannan. R. Manivannan is a visual Artist and Travel Documentary Photographerwho has captured the rich, diverse arts, architectures, cultures and heritages in India. His notable works include photographic documentaries On the Kumbhmela, Theyyam festival of Kerala, etc., Kadambari Art Gallery, DakshinaChitra. 9841266149

Folk Safar May 13 - 15 DakshinaChitra welcomes you to the Folk Safar by organizing a three

days festival from 13th to 15th May with performances and screening by the Rajasthan Tourism Department and UNESCO from Rajasthan. The proposed festival aims to bring together the rich and diverse traditions of Rajasthan culture, with specially highlighting the dance forms and crafts of the state like Kalbelia dance, the desert folk music Langa, Puppeteers of Jaisalmer etc. Muhilann at 82208 35682

French Connections May 11 – 19, 10 am – 6pm How did French as well as Indian photographers perceive India over

two & a half centuries of its history? In this exhibition named Covergence, different visions of French as well as Indian artists who travelled or lived in India from the mid-19th century to the 1970s will be showcased through the medium of photography. Egmore museum.

Mother’s Day pampering

May 6 - 8 Say ‘Thank you Ma’ to the most special woman in our lives with something special and bring a smile and make this Mother’s Day special. The Happy Mother’s Day Hamper comes with Ladies Forest Essential kit, a pack of dried cranberries, Rose macaroons, Raspberry pralines, a box of orange brownie, Parmesan puff, Lemon & almond cake, a pack of marsh mellows, and Tea light

FOOD & DRINK

with candle. Elegantly packed in a leather basket, this is priced at INR 4000 plus taxes. La Patisserie, Taj Coromandel. +91 44 66002827.

EID Indulgence Hampers May 1- 2 This holy month of Ramadan, gift

the goodness of specially curated bespoke Hampers embellished with traditional delicacies from La Patisserie, the city’s favourite Cake Shop & Delicatessen at Taj Coromandel- +91 44 6600 2827

Mother’s Day Brunch May 8 On the occasion of Mother’s Day, chefs at The Reef-All Day dining res-

taurant at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa has curated a special and delicious menu with lots of exciting fun elements. Each mother will get a complimentary mother’s day special brunch buffet- applicable only for a minimum table for 04 persons. Visit www.sheratonchennai.com for more details.

Game on Hit the chance to unwind and indulge in some exciting game

mode at Pintail lounge at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa. Predict the toss winner and you get 1 domestic beer or 30 ml domestic alcohol or 1 starter (chef’s choice). Predict the score (plus or minus) and get a domestic beer or 30 ml domestic alcohol. Predict the winner and get 3 domestic beers or three 30 ml domestic alcohol. Offers till the IPL 2022 season end. Pintail Lounge, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa

A cup of luxe Tata Starbucks is partnering with celebrated Indian designer and cou-

turier, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, this spring for a limited-edition collection, available exclusively in India. The Sabyasachi + Starbucks® collection will feature a range of lifestyle drinkware including ceramic mugs and stainless-steel tumblers. The limited-edition collection, priced from INR 1600 to INR 2500, will be available starting April 12 at all Starbucks® stores across the market while supplies last.

SHOPPING

Love and magic May 4 - 15 The Amethyst Room at Chamiers presents collections ‘Surrounded

by Magic’ from kidswear label Love The World Today. The collection is made with beautiful cotton handwoven by artisans in West Bengal. The colour palette is kept classic and simple in shades of white and off white. The silhouettes are comfortable and full of life detailed with pockets, tassels, flowers, shells thoughtfully placed. ‘Price starting range Rs.1,300/- onwards from 10.30am to 7.30pm at The Amethyst Room, Chamiers, 106, Chamiers Road,+91 8056093388 / 044 43042099.

Ethnic weaves

Taneira, the women’s ethnic wear brand from Titan, the TATA Group Company welcomes Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, with the grand launch of its flagship store in the city. Spread across 3500 sq. ft., the store is located at Shop No. W-100, Second Avenue, Anna Nagar and is the twentieth store by Taneira in India. Taneira brings best of India under one roof with a rich assemblage of diverse textiles and craftsmanship ranging from exquisite Banarasi silks, rich Kanjeevarams to Jamdanis from Bengal, and a vast collection of Tussars from Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Orissa and much more.

Garden hues Palam Silks, a pioneer in unusual Kanjeevarams has created yet an-

other masterpiece for this season -

Le Jardin collection. The body of the kanchipuram carries a traditional contrast border with beautiful gold zari and pure jute bhuttas and the pleats showcase an ethereal garden with lively flora and fauna patterns as Ikhat weaves. The collection is available in all Palam Silks outlets in Chennai. visit www.palamsilk.com.

A symbol of togetherness This wedding season, Titan presents the Modern Bandhan range,

a selection of contemporary pair watches for couples. The watches are available in mesh strap, metal strap and genuine leather strap options. Some of the watches are aesthetically designed in beautiful metallic palettes in the shades of silver, rose gold and carnation gold with some hybrid combinations. The Bandhan collection is available at World of Titan stores, Helios, all major departmental stores & authorised dealers all across India, and within a price range of INR 8,495/- to INR 19,390/-. You can also shop

this collection online at www.titan. co.in .

Exquisite ensemble Rivaah by Tanishq, a wedding jewellery focussed sub-brand from the

house of Tanishq, has unveiled its breath-taking Polki collection in a virtual press conference hosted on the Metaverse platform to create highly immersive and personalized 3D virtual experience for its viewers. The exclusive, ‘Romance of Polki’ collection is a glorious celebration of time-honoured artisanal craftsmanship and is inspired by the land of Rajasthan where this age old Polki craftsmanship was honed by the legacy of master karigars since ages.

Make a splash Experience the peacefulness of sitting by the beach, the chirping of seagulls, swaying of palm leaves in summer hues as you let your hair down and cherish the memory lane. Mia by Tanishq, one of India’s most fashionable jewellery brands has unveiled a stunning ‘Wavemakers’

collection inspired by shimmering ocean waves, , the sand and evergreen palm trees. Spice up your jewels with Mia’s dainty designs in rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets etc. Details: https://www.miabytanishq.com/

LAUNCH PAD

Nature care Medimix, the flagship brand from the renowned AVA group, has announced the launch of its new hair

care product, Total Care Shampoo. Medimix Total Care Shampoo is a thoughtful combination of nine

natural herbs and other essential ngredients which include Neem, Rosemary oil, Liquorice, Tea tree oil, Datura, Wild ginger, Wheat protein, Bakuchi and Apple cider vinegar. This blend of natural ingredients in a unique formulation helps in minimizing hair fall, controlling dandruff and also helps in conditioning the hair.

Perfect Skin Skin Envy conducted the Soft Launch of their Newly Renovated clinic at Poes Garden on the 21st April, 2022. This Cosmetology Clinic of Dr. Aishwarya is equipped with latest Technology, and pro-