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Buzzing with energy, every alley of Pondicherry has a story to tell. Rakesh Raghunathan also visits Auroville, where people live by the rhythm of nature.

Witness the glory of the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul's marvellous architecture and enjoy Turkish cuisine. Video: Arzoo Dina

Join raconteur Rakesh Raghunathan as he explores Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, through the lens of sound. He travels through the city to explore the home theatre industry by visiting Surround Swar, a premium consultant for home theatre systems. Rakesh then heads to John Thanckachan's store in search of high-end speakers and the episode ends with the host visiting Kokkommo, a resto-bar popular for its live gigs in an alfresco setting.

Addinath Kothare witnesses a fish auction at Harnai Beach. He meets members of an NGO, Swamini, which works towards conserving mangroves. He also explores launch fishing at Ratnagiri.