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Writers, in pursuit of creative inspiration, often go for a retreat. A portal for writers, TheWriteScene.com, recently organised a writer’s retreat in Kangra Valley, Himalayas from March 29 to April 1. It was a mix of exclusive time and interactive sessions. The members in the retreat also enjoyed their alone time in their individual cottages, musical afternoons and other treats.

“I have 2.14 acres of land and wanted to clear rocks for agricultural purposes. We gave it to a local quarry contractor who cleared the stones and Yogiraj selected one among them (for making the idol),” said Ramdas.

Sreenivasan is known for his witty and straightforward opinions. In an interview with The New Indian Express, he was again candid about politics, PM Narendra Modi, and cinema. But the highlight of the interview is his answers about Malayalam superstar Mohanlal with whom he has worked in films like Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Gandhinagar Second Street, Nadodikkattu, Akkare Akkare Akkare, Midhunam, Chandralekha, Kilichundan Maambazham and Udayanaanu Thaaram.

“Took the First Shot of Covid Vaccine from Amrita Hospital. I thank GOI ,companies which are producing the Vaccine & the Medical fraternity, including hospitals, for the assistance in d Vaccination Drive (sic),” the beloved actor tweeted along with photographs of him receiving the vaccination.

The West Bengal government on Sunday set up a 24/7 control room at the state secretariat in Kolkata to monitor the situation in the coastal districts and areas expecting heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Remal, which is brewing in the Bay of Bengal and likely to make landfall in Bangladesh and Bengal at midnight.

HTC has sent out invitations for an event to be held on January 12, sparking speculation that the company has something new to showcase. The invitation has the words “for U” on a blue background. The company didn’t specify any real information about the forthcoming product.

Conceptualised and executed by Studio 6158 and Jungle Gym, the 70-seater cafe spread across two storeys reflects Japan’s minimalist aesthetic and celebrates its principle of wabi-sabi — the art of finding beauty in imperfection — offering warmth and ease. Expect muted tones of beige, brown, and orchid pink, and wood-clad walls and ceilings harmoniously blending with its coffee counter and table tops that exhibit raw textures. Adding to its character are the artworks running throughout the cafe — one of its walls features embroidery techniques like Japan’s sashiko and India’s kantha.

According to police officials, Guru Swamy arrived in Bengaluru from Madurai via a flight on Sunday evening and stayed at a hotel. His primary purpose in the city was to scout for a residence in the Banaswadi area and he had been having discussions with a broker for some time, they added.