Shonali

Writer. MetroPlus and Weekend Editor, The Hindu. Views are mine. Re-tweets are not endorsements

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

As Nepal embraces political change under Balen Shah and a younger generation finds its voice, newly launched Moxy Kathmandu offers an unexpected window into a city where living goddesses, TikTokers and ancient rituals coexist with contemporary culture. This Everest Day, give the mountain a break and explore the valleys.

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[Shonali @shonalim]

As Nepal embraces political change under Balen Shah, newly launched Moxy Kathmandu offers an unexpected window into a city where living goddesses, TikTokers and ancient rituals coexist. This Everest Day, give the mountain a break and explore the valley.
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[TH Food @THMetroPlus]

Ignna in #Chennai swaps party nights for cocktails.

@shonalim writes about Ignna's new cocktail programme built around thoughtfully made drinks, fresh ingredients and a more grown-up night out
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[TH Lifestyle @LifestyleWithTH]

Chettinad’s revival fuels both restoration and dismantling of historic mansions

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[Shonali @shonalim]

@Raovvs At @the_hindu we prefer actual journalists to AI.

[Shonali @shonalim]

The Hindu MetroPlus has an opening in Chennai. Looking for a strong writer (4 yrs experience) who enjoys field reporting, can file quickly and edit efficiently. There will be constant upskilling as well as co-ordination with a lean, fast-paced team. Mail [email protected]

[Shonali @shonalim]

@subhajrao Thanks Subbarao. Come hang with us sometime.

[TH Lifestyle @LifestyleWithTH]

In Chettinad, the holiday comes with homework: At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers

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[Ramya Kannan @ramyakannan]

Everything you need to know about Dr. RK Nagar constituency, on Chennai Poll Canvas! Where @SahanaMira leads; @serenasundar brings us dope from the field. This features in-house election-wear models frm Metro Plus! @shonalim @pietrendy
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[Shonali @shonalim]

Assembly Election 2026: Key issues across Chennai's 16 constituencies https://t.co/R4VUrFtLKu

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers seeking a deeper engagement with heritage, design and culture

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[The Hindu @the_hindu]

At Kidilum, a new restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, Chef Vinu Raveendran serves podi idlis, prawn pollichadhu and Alleppey fish curry with toddy, making a confident case for hyper-regional Kerala cuisine in New York

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[The Hindu @the_hindu]

With his new line, The Collectables, Mayyur Girotra transforms rare textiles — from Rabari camel bags and Kutch bedspread to vintage Kanjeevaram silks — into luxury heirlooms

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[The Hindu @the_hindu]

Chennai | Revivo’s Obesity meet looks beyond Ozempic and the weighing scale

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[The Hindu @the_hindu]

At Jodhpur’s Ajit Bhawan, lost royal recipes are revived by burying them underground
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[Suhasini Haidar @suhasinih]

Imperial war: @the_hindu Edit on the war against Iran
"This is a war of choice, launched to eliminate an adversary and reshape the region to suit American and Israeli interests. Such thuggery cannot be accepted in the international system." https://t.co/E06YLrPY6l

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

Kochi Art Season 2026: Biennale highlights and must-see parallel shows
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[The Hindu @the_hindu]

Marina Abramović at the Kochi Biennale: On endurance, controversy and performance art
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[Shonali @shonalim]

Kali, politics and pop art —sometimes on the same poster.
In Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts opens with America's first show focused on Bengali artists from 19th Century, and the fascinating mass produced prints they made in Colonial Calcutta.
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[The Hindu @the_hindu]

@shonalim Chef Hussain Shahzad talks about Dua Lipa's visit to his restaurant 'Papa's Bombay'.

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