Chennai and Tamil Nadu will come to life today with widespread celebrations for the annual harvest festival of Thai Pongal.
Chennai explodes with colour for Thai Pongal
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20 Unique Coffee Experiences From Around the World, Part 2
Pour yourself a cup, grab a seat (or stand, at your favourite espresso bar), and take a read of this collaborative post, courtesy of eTramping.com.
Pakistan marks Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday
Today is Youm-e-Viladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam in Pakistan, usually referred to as “Quaid-e-Azam Day” or simply “Quaid’s Day”.
Guru Nanak Jayanti marked by Sikhs worldwide
Sikh communities around the world are today marking the birth of the first Guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak.
Lahore security tightened ahead of Day of Ashura
Lahore is in lockdown today and tomorrow as many Pakistanis observe the mourning rituals of Youm-e-Ashura, or the ‘Day of Ashura’.
Muharram signals start of new Islamic lunar year
The Islamic calendar month Muharram has begun in Australia, Saudi Arabia and across much of the world, with Pakistani and Indian Muslims to mark the new year of 1435 tomorrow.
Diwali lights up the skies over South Asia
The skies over Chennai and other Indian metropolises will explode with colour today, as Diwali descends on the subcontinent.
Arm wrestling over Nanga Parbat
Authorities are still searching for those responsible for the bloody Nanga Parbat massacre last week which killed eleven civilians, but simply laying the blame isn’t going to make such horrific attacks stop.
Chennai-ka-chaat: Street eats in the southern city
While Delhi’s may be more famous, Chennai’s street food offerings are numerous, and when it comes to quality, you just need to know where to look.