Naaz Ghani
Life as a curious crusader
Even as the world has grown to expect more and more from children, the tiny humans have managed to not just keep with the expectations but surprise them adults when they least expect it.
15 Jan 2021
A fistful of fragrance and flavour
Each variety was indigenous to a particular region and had a unique shape, taste, fragrance and feature.
06 Jan 2021
Slim pickings for shell pickers
Battling the pandemic waves, the fishing community’s reliance on shell-picking did little to save their crippling finances; heaps of shells remained unaddressed as demand takes a hit
30 Dec 2020
With COVID-19, comes the digital call of carols in Chennai
Yet, with the world where it is and our populace still too wary, the choir stand in your church is likely to remain empty next Friday.
21 Dec 2020
Treats for your Christmas tree
Deck the halls with boughs of holly And bring out the baubles for your Christmas tree. Set the plates and put out the treats, A cookie for you, a cookie me and a cookie for the Christmas tree!
17 Dec 2020
Meet Ashwath, 22-year-old Chennai youth on animal rescue mission
From saving stranded pets and animals in distress to offering a helping hand in putting a stop to wildlife
crimes, there’s much in the day of an animal rescuer, offers P Ashwath
10 Dec 2020
The wonder of wayward visitors
To a bird, the world is a set of maps and routes. This in-built knowledge is the reason for their survival. It allows them to migrate thousands of kilometres, to suitable climates and breed.
26 Nov 2020
Stones & seeds of revival
Over time, parents pored over their office work, grandparents chose other modes of entertainment, and children joined their friends to play outdoor games.
24 Nov 2020
When brown is best
Even as every weight-reduction diets urged people to give up rice, many an alternative seems to suggest brown rice as a viable replacement.
18 Nov 2020
A naturalist's guide to the environment
From stories that carry illustrations of long lost artistic traditions, forgotten words, and the world of birds to understanding different communities that live harmoniously with nature,.
13 Nov 2020
Taking action with art
Having expressed her feelings through her art all these years, she fell back to it; not only to lift her spirits but to use it to make a difference.
12 Nov 2020
Seeds that swell with benefits
We all have relished a tall glass of falooda on a hot and sweaty summer noon.
04 Nov 2020
Keeping crawlies for green company
Generations of humans rise and fall within the lifetime of one tree, and yet we have managed to shake its very foundation with our irresponsible and careless lifestyle.
17 Oct 2020
Bundt bandit in town
While initially the bundt cake was the only item on the menu, soon, Prachi began experimenting with different flavours and sizes.
13 Oct 2020
Savour these seeds for energy
A staple introduced to the world by North Americans in 3000 BC, sunflower seeds have since then revealed to be a rich source of protein.
07 Oct 2020
Virus versus Venom: Snake catchers in Tamil Nadu face lockdown woes
With snakes slithering out and snake catchers locked in, the business of venom extraction was brought to a complete halt,denying the basic needs of livelihood to the Irula community.Naaz Ghani reports
29 Sep 2020
Finger foods for the fans
The sounds of caution against coronavirus have now been replaced by cheers, hoots and noise of the vuvuzelas — behind the mask, of course.
24 Sep 2020
‘Flax’ that fat
First cultivated in India around 5,000 years ago, the flax plant, she says, has been useful in making linen and oil.
23 Sep 2020
Bringing in the month of butterflies
And when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.’ Author Ruskin Bond, perhaps, had a moment of clairvoyance when he penned these words many moons ago.
17 Sep 2020
Vote for winged wonders
If all goes as planned, we might have the orange oakleaf or the yellow gorgon join the ranks of the Bengal tiger and the Indian peafowl by the end of October.
17 Sep 2020
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