To mark the celebration during Pongal, we paint our homes with beautiful Kolam designs, prepare traditional meals such as sakkarai pongal, the celebration is a joyful occasion that draws families ...

In Sri Lanka, kolam designs often incorporate local motifs, such as lotus flowers and peacocks. Maatu Pongal: Celebrated on the second day of Thai Pongal, Maatu Pongal is dedicated to honouring ...

Tamils, Malayalees, Bengalis and Sikhs — are set to celebrate their respective New Year festivals on April 14, each rooted in distinct regional cultures but united by themes of renewal, reflection and ...

Puthandu Palangal: The mouthwatering foods of Puthandu spread include vadai, sambhar, sadam (rice), payasam, appalam (papad), vegetable curry, fresh mango pickle, and curd in addition to mango pachadi ...

Chittirai Puttandu: Tamil New Year of tastes and traditions Tamils prepare for the day by tying fresh mango leaves at the entrances of homes and drawing intricate kolam patterns using ... payasam, ...

Puthandu 2025 falls on Monday, April 14, 2025. The Sankranti moment, when the sun enters Aries, occurs at 03:30 AM. This astronomical event marks the beginning of the Tamil New Year, aligning with the ...

Grand Designs viewers branded last night's property "the worst in the show's history". Architect Howard and interior designer Sarah joined host Kevin McCloud to renovate a metallic floating home ...

Grand Designs viewers have made their thoughts clear on a groundbreaking build (Picture: Channel 4) Grand Designs viewers have expressed their disbelief over a ‘gloriously mad’ project that ...

April 14, 2025 • Did you know there's an insect that can fling its pee 40 times faster than a cheetah accelerates? We did — thanks to a comic from the Bhamla Lab at the Georgia Institute of ...