Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Google pays tribute to "tragedy queen" Meena Kumari

Even today, more than forty years after her death, there are few artists who have carved out a place in the public memory as she has.

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Kollywood: Why the second half of 2018 is crucial

Will the upcoming festive season change the tide for the Tamil film industry?

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A two-minute ride

On odd pedals and friendly rickshaw-pullers in a fast-moving world

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Down with jingoism

In the pulsating opening sequence itself, the remarkable Malayalam play Nona (lie) positions itself as the voice of the dispossessed. A lone man hunte

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‘There is a lot of heart in this film’

Debutant feature filmmaker Atul Manjrekar on Fanney Khan, remakes and his years in advertising

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Happier at the farm

Mahindra’s latest SUV has a familiar design, but there’s more to it than meets the eye

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A cocktail of a play... or a khichdi?

Gun shots. Damsels in distress. Evil dons. Sounds familiar? Get ready for a serving of good old gangster comedy with physical theatre, moving sets, Bollywood references and humour

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Women on wheels

These Hollywood actors rode bikes in the movies and they made such an impression on us, we’ll remember them for all time, feels Dhiram Shah

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Test-drives from your doorstep

For all things needed to purchase a new car, CarPal is emerging as a go-to destination

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‘I’ve named my mean machine Nancy’

Kenny Sebastian, on his journey from getting behind the wheel of his father’s old car to buying his dream motorcycle

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Sudhakar Komakula’s comeback

‘Life is Beautiful’ actor Sudhakar Komakula is back with ‘Nuvvu Thopu Raa’

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Dhundhoo’s quest for security

The real time bus tracking solution addresses many security concerns of parents and school admins

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His story begins anew

The dimpled actor Diganth is all set for the release of his Katheyondu Shuruvagide on August 3

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Madhu Shalini: ‘Goodachari’ will break stereotypes

Madhu Shalini is happy with ‘Goodachari’ in which she plays a RAW agent, but also hints at the lack of interesting roles for Telugu-speaking female actors in the industry

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Hands on handloom

Meet Smitha Srinath who propagates saris in traditional weaves and designs

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The rough road

Triumph says it has made over 200 changes on the new Tiger 800 XRx, so we set out on a ride to Lavasa. At a glance, you’d be hard-pressed to find the

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‘We want the youngsters to make a career out of Kattaikuttu’

P Rajagopal and Hanne of the Kattaikuttu Gurukulam talk about their art and the struggle to keep it going

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Here's how the HALO jump stunt was done in Tom Cruise's 'Mission Impossible: Fallout'

Touted as one of the best of the Mission Impossible series, Fallout has Tom Cruise in his usual crusade to save the world from big, bad villains. Yet

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Take five with singer Sanah Moidutty

Sanah Moidutty recently released a cover of ‘Sreeragamo’

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An utterly feminist world

Ismat Chughtai’s perceptive, witty stories about beautifully flawed human beings come alive in Naseeruddin Shah’s directorial venture, Aurat!Aurat!Aurat that features an all-women cast

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Ambaram: It’s handloom, baby

Ambaram creates hand-woven cotton clothes and accessories for new-borns

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Monday, July 30, 2018

History with a dash of ‘ker sangri’

Chef Akshraj Jodha whips up traditional Rajasthani dishes, wrapped in memories from his home State

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Selfies with cattle

Smack in the middle of a bustling city, Village Ticket recreated the ambience of a village festival, complete with bullock cart rides, tentkotta and regional delicacies

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‘Ennalum Sharath’ review: a change from Balachandra Menon’s regular fare

Ennalum Sharath by Balachandra Menon is a mystery tale

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Three Kannada films break the budget glass ceiling

Their performance could decide the future of big-budget films in Kannada

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‘It’s time for India to be an opera country’

Patricia Rozario successfully achieves a rare feat, an all-Indian production of Joseph Haydn’s La Fedeltà Premiata

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Case against John Abraham-starrer Satyamev Jayate

A case has been registered against the makers of the upcoming John Abraham-starrer Hindi movie Satyamev Jayate for allegedly hurting the religious s

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Prabhakar holds forth on ‘Brand Babu’

The director takes forward Maruti’s brand of comedy

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Shringara : Saris and stories

‘Shringara’ saw eager participants share oft-ignored tales centred on the sari in Hyderabad

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Classic comebacks in gaming

Mega Man returns in a giant collection and No Man’s Sky reinvents itself in one of gaming’s finest comeback stories

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Different idioms, one goal

The annual Rasheswar Saikia Borbayan Sattriya Festival saw some sterling performances

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Plum rasam, anyone? Here's the recipe!

This fruit can be eaten raw or cooked, and is loaded with the same stuff that’s in wine

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Yoga for the neck

Here’s to strengthening balls and sockets, to help overall mobility

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Yoga for the neck

Here’s to strengthening balls and sockets, to help overall mobility

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Sunday, July 29, 2018

The ‘kalari’ burner

The martial arts form that is now practised for its beauty and body and mind awareness

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The ‘kalari’ burner

The martial arts form that is now practised for its beauty and body and mind awareness

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Warp and weft

Vastra Utsav presents unique weaving traditions of some of the best artisans from our country

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‘Stranger Things’ season three delayed: Netflix

Fans of Stranger Things will have to wait longer for the third season of the popular sci-fi series, Netflix has confirmed.Cindy Holland, programming e

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In Star Wars virtual reality,you get to be the hero

Disney-owned Lucasfilm offers whole-body, fully immersive VR experiences

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Saturday, July 28, 2018

Is Bollywood scared of Dalit love?

It might have been inspired by Sairat, but the slick Dhadak sticks to upper-caste romance

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Star Wars sequel to use old footage of Carrie Fisher

The actor, who played Princess Leia, died in December 2016

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Meet Latha K., Kerala’s first female chef

Kerala’s first woman chef blazed a trail but had to fight to get there

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Netflix acquires Andy Serkis-directed ‘Mowgli’ from Warner Bros

Streaming giant Netflix has acquired actor-filmmaker Andy Serkis-directed Mowgli from Warner Bros and is planning to release the movie on the platfo

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Is Bollywood scared of Dalit love?

It might have been inspired by Sairat, but the slick Dhadak sticks to upper-caste romance

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A production of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’: Quasimodo in callipers

An inclusive school’s production made ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ come alive with an energy that ignored the challenges and made light of differences

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Bonalu, a testimony of coexistence

Bonalu celebrations turn the spotlight on some old temples in Hyderabad

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Notes from Siem Reap

The streets may make you queasy if you can’t stomach the thought of eating bugs for a snack

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Film archivist Bhagwan Das Garga’s work is now online

What’s accessible now is the first of the six cycles over which the entire content will be published in the next two years.

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‘Electric Dreams’ finally gets Philip K. Dick right on screen

Few have utilised the heady concoction of opportunities sci-fi offers better than Philip K. Dick

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Carrie Fisher to feature in ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

The makers will be using previously unreleased footage shot for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

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All the world’s a stage

Members of Mumbai’s Rahi Theatre talk about performing Jhalkari, why they like performing for kids and the world of theatre

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Flavours of India

Melting Pot Tiffins delivers the best of regional cuisines at your doorstep

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Disney developing African princess fairytale movie ‘Sade’

Disney is developing a live-action fairytale film centered on an African princess. Titled “Sade”, the film will be produced by “Dope” director Rick

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Happy Wedding review : Nuptial woes

‘Happy Wedding’ is about a guy’s middling equation with an indecisive girl

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YouTube to go up against Netflix and Amazon with original content for India and other markets

Some of the programming will appear on YouTube Premium, the monthly subscription service formerly called YouTube Red. Other content will be available on YouTube's free service with advertising.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Bollywood hits the jackpot

If the first six months are anything to go by, 2018 is going to be great year for the Hindi film box office

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‘Junga’ review: A frivolous comedy that goes nowhere

Junga’s director Gokul’s 2013 film Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara is a comedy I revisit at least once every year. It’s no Citizen Kane, but ther

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Planters from pickle jars

Deena Rodrigues’ Goan connection gives an Indian heart to her new store, Chairs & Company

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‘Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 3’ review: Guns, sex and boredom

With unending series of dialogue delivery, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 3 is an incoherent ode to Sanjay Dutt’s bad boy image

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‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’ review: mission successful

Tom Cruise’s highest grossing franchise’s latest could possibly be one of the best action films in recent times

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Home is where the heart is

Chef Jordi Gimeno serves an authentic fare at the ongoing Spanish Food Festival in Sevilla

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What makes Tovino Thomas tick?

Tovino Thomas opens up on traits that make him what he is

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At the heart of the camera

Photographer KR Sunil traces the journey of the boy whose football dreams crashed with an accident, in a heart-warming documentary In His Pursuit.

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A model for responsible business

Bougainvillea, a group of Thrissur-based angel investors, has set up an incubator for socially-responsible companies

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Ranjini Krishnan’s brand of artisanal soaps

She came up with her brand Body Tree to ensure that her newborn son was safe from cosmetics pumped with chemicals

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Some cheer on the water front

The lakes of North Bengaluru can be an exemplar for the city and for the country on how to manage water resources well. By S. Vishwanath

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Mom is the word

Mom’s Net, a new facility for mothers and pregnant women, is a value addition at the local centre of Infosys

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Karwaan: On the road with Dulquer Salmaan

As the actor gets ready to drive a blue van to Bollywood, he says why his fourth ‘introduction’ is not a big deal, why a good script matters, and why he would love a biking holiday

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Of temples and temporal matters

Kazhakuttam and neighbouring Kariyavattom are rich in folk tales, legends and stories about kings, feudal lords and saints associated with the two places

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Saakshyam: Witness to mediocrity

Nature and its five elements are witness to the assault unleashed on the senses

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Rishi Kapoor: The story after the song

Rishi Kapoor on how his latest film addresses a serious social issue, and his satisfying second innings

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Indie fashion fix

With vintage prints and steampunk accessories, Maalgaadi’s latest pop-up has some emerging names to know

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Searching for symmetry with Studio Metallurgy

From test tube pendants to trumpet lamps, Advaeita Mathur on bringing finesse to the world of repurposed design

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Treasures from the past

J Samson Selvakumar believes that nothing speaks more eloquently about the lives of the ordinary people in days gone by than their posessions

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Making a clean sweep with handmade soaps

Tiruchi resident Dharita K Vora’s handcrafted beauty products find a growing clientele

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Tinder, modern romance and Indu Harikumar’s art

Indu Harikumar’s work, in collaboration with dating app Tinder, explores what Indian women are looking for in love

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Scoping out Singapore’s bar scene

Grasshoppers are not the only things you will find in Singapore, where top bars serve up bee pollen, cashew milk and more

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Ports of call

Ingmar Bergman might have dabbled with neo-realism in just one movie, but it has inspired several others to follow the Swedish director’s dense narrative

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Angad Singh Ranyal’s guide to comedy

The stand-up comic from Delhi brings his sarcastic sense of humour to the stage in tonight’s show at Bay 146

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Cartist’s Himanshu Jangid designs furniture from luxury cars

Cartist turns discarded cars, from luxury wheels like a Mercedes E-220 to vintage Plymouths, into sofas, lamps and coffee tables

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Curate luxe gift hampers at Mumbai’s new store, Provenance

At the gift store and cafe, indulgent DIY hampers are stocked with Delft Blue, New Yorker stationery, dragées from Greece and more

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Rishi Kapoor: The story after the song

Rishi Kapoor discusses how his latest film addresses a serious social issue, and his satisfying second innings

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Neel Kumar’s Beneath a Sea of Lights looks at an unseen side of Dubai

His first short film was a festival hit. Now Neel Kumar is gearing up for his feature debut, shining a light on the grittier side of his hometown, Dubai

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From the heart of Araku

The Park brings alive the fiery flavours of bamboo chicken to Visakhapatnam

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Creating art from waste

Create landscaped pathways or flooring using a mosaic of broken tiles or stone, says Anupama Mohanram

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For a clutter-free nightstand

Teja Lele Desai on how to incorporate the accessory in the design of smaller rooms

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When Madras meets Asia

MadrAsian offers enjoyable pan-Asian fare in an environmentally sustainable ambience

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The story after the song

Rishi Kapoor on how his latest film addresses a serious social issue, and his satisfying second innings

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The meal that fed millions

Behind the midday meal scheme that is reproduced across the country today, is Madurai’s century-old Sourashtra Boys Higher Secondary School and its legacy of nutritious food

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To nurture a biking culture in Hyderabad

Here’s what to expect of the first-of-a-kind motorcycling fest in the city

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas engaged: US media reports

The duo had made their relationship public earlier in the month of June, but is yet to officially comment on it.

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

A room, a clue, a key, a lock — an experience

You’re locked in an otherworldly room and your team has to rally its collective wit to get out within a time limit. If this sounds exciting, try out one of the many ‘escape experiences’ popping up in the city.

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A sound experiment

Reviving the age old form of Panduan Ke Kadde, director Dinesh Yadav’s “Jogiyar Mahabharat” tells the epic in the form of a musical

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Simply subliminal!

An invigorating concert where Tejendra Narayan Majumdar, Gundecha Brothers and Gauri Pathare underscored the importance of meditative contemplation of the raga

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Anoop Menon returns as scenarist

Anoop Menon on films and the process of scripting Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal

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Second edition of Chennai Photo Biennale unveiled

Festival commences from February 22, 2019

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Enduring bonds

A photography exhibition explored the rich cultural diversity of India

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Slim pickings

A new restaurant in bustling Kamala Mills wants to change the city’s dining experience but offers a mediocre menu

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The roll of dice

A new dance performance merges classical dance and music through an ancient game of Ludo

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Indian poetry and performance

Arz Kiya Hai will bring alive performance and poetry

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Lilliputian adventure

Hidden Kingdoms reveals a world of drama and intrigue at the feet of giants

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“Nothing comes in the way of their running”

The students of Global Pathways School run with their mentors who believe the activity will help them set goals, boost their wellness and increase their self confidence

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Mani Ratnam came for check up, not admitted: Apollo Hospital

The film director had complained of chest pain.

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Solo in her SUV

Sangeetha Sridhar takes off on a Bharat darshan all by herself and hopes it will be the best experience of her life

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Feeling so fresh about Sofrehh

Tucked away in Jubilee Hills, this bright blue food truck is a treasure trove of satisfying Persian gourmet sandwiches and marmalades

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Pulses: lentils, chickpeas and beans

Grow a range of leguminous plants in your garden space in succession, to supply your kitchen with home-grown lentils through the year

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Moving melodies

‘It’s a little bit like the ballet,’ says noted pianist Dinara Klinton, on playing to silent images in motion

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The light of way

A retrospective of Jitendra Arya's works shows the evolution of glamour photography in India

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Sweetmeats for the sweet toothed

From dry jamuns to ajmeer cake, milk pedas to inji pakodas, Kumbakonam Murari Sweet lives up to its heritage

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“Nothing comes in the way of their running”

The students of Global Pathways School run with their mentors who believe the activity will help them set goals, boost their wellness and increase their self confidence

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Mambazha pulissery is the protagonist in ‘Ruchibhedam’

The dish is the soul of Theertha Mythry’s short film

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An academy in memory of Mani Krishnaswamy

Senior disciples of the late vocalist Mani Krishnaswamy have started an academy in Mangaluru

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Jasmine syrup is here!

Infused syrups are yet another way to get creative with edible flowers

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Quiz: On Bengal's Mahanayak, Uttam Kumar

July 24 marked the 38th death anniversary of one of the most iconic actors of Bengali cinema, Uttam Kumar, fondly called Mahanayak (star of stars). The actor swept millions off their feet with his grand screen presence, divine smile and deep resonant voice. Uttam Kumar was not only a versatile actor, but also a competent singer, composer, producer, and filmmaker.

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There is no stopping Makrand Deshpande

The actor-writer-director has reached the 50-play milestone

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‘We live in the age of superheroes,’ says graphic designer Yadvender Singh

With the love for fan art growing exponentially, graphic designer Yadvender is bringing his eye-catching renditions of Marvel and DC personas to life from his abode in Delhi — and Hollywood’s taking notice

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The changing definition of a Guru

Today on Guru Purnima understanding the essence of teaching and learning

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Down-to-earth appeal of Tyagaraja's songs

His songs do have literary beauty, only it is couched in simple language

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K. Sarveshan's displays his skill

But the young dancer has to work to avoid loose ends

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The layers of emotions in Vilasini Natyam

Dancer-scholar Anupama Kylash at a lec-dem explained the word-mood-abhinaya connect in Vilasini Natyam

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Haimanti Sukla, Bengal's favourite voice

Classical and popular Bengali singer Haimanti Sukla on what the Sangeet Natak Akademi award means to her

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A showcase of folk forms in Chennai

‘Folk Dances of India,’ was presented by Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram as part of the Yagnaraman July Fest

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Giving a new look

Mahesh Babu changes the looks of Telugu cinema with his sober costumes, he also brings in a difference to content

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Mridangam veterans offer a rhythm feast

Vidwans T.K. Murthy and A.V. Anand performed at the Patri Drum Fest

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An unusual effort

Gangadhar Sastry, founder of the Bhagavad Gita Foundation says that it is a text everyone should read. It is not confined to a religion, but more to a way of life

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I have evolved as a singer, says Karthik

Singer Karthik gets candid on the ups and downs in his career and his inclination towards independent music

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Instagram’s race and gender-inclusive artist

A 20-year-old US-based Tamil transman breaks norms of race, gender and religion through his art

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Fresh blossoms, each time

Padmavati Rao shares a few thoughts on their recent production of Flowering Tree

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True to her tradition

Sangeet Natak Akademi award winning dancer Sujata Mohapatra says that awards are reassuring, but inner passion is a continuum

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Going beyond the “boy-meets-girl” pattern

Kukoo in Sacred Games isn’t a blink-and-you-miss character, or a passing cloud; she’s a trans-woman who’s loved by a cis-hetero man

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An admirable venture

Nirupama’s mellifluous voice has a lovely timbre, and her rendering of songs was full of conviction and feeling

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Tips on how to grow your own vegetables on a terrace garden

Love to grow your own vegetables on a terrace garden? NM Mythreyan and V Balasubramaniam offer city dwellers advice on the nuts and bolts of setting up one

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Mourning the lost city

Actor Sudha Rani feels Bengaluru has been stripped of its original identity

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All about the rogue hand

Arjun’s Sankashtakara Ganapathi is about the alien hand syndrome

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Experimenting with traditional beats

Kalamandalam Achuthanandan led a Mizhavil Pancharimelam performance, in which the mizhavu was played in a conventional percussion ensemble

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Accent on abhinaya

Keerthi Panicker’s Bharatanatyam recital in the capital city had many novel elements

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’Game of Thrones’ final season to air in the ‘first half’ of 2019, says HBO

HBO President of Programming Casey Bloys has revealed that the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones will premiere in the “first half” of 2019.

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My favourite five...

Vishnu Jain, an undergraduate student of English literature from Cherthala, writes in his top five movies

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Would love to play James Bond, says Henry Cavill

Actor Henry Cavill has expressed his interest in taking over the mantel of playing famed British spy James Bond from Daniel Craig. Craig is all set t

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Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam 2' to make ‘political statement’

Actor lashes out at Jayalalithaa for targeting Vishwaroopam

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In search of the new Alisha Chinai

The Indian music industry has been humming a new tune recently, and it’s called ‘Let's Revive Indipop’. Now, just to clear the confusion that anyone m

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The anarchic universe of Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster

Jimmy Shergill, Chitrangada Singh and Mahie Gill on the growing intrigue of the third instalment of Tigmanshu Dhulia’s franchise

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Gul Panag does a 21-day challenge

If the year hasn’t quite panned out the way you wanted, fitness-wise, hit refresh and try this

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Gul Panag does a 21-day challenge

If the year hasn’t quite panned out the way you wanted, fitness-wise, hit refresh and try this

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Paper power to earn a living

Participants of a workshop, conducted by Kerala Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, learn to make paper bags to empower themselves by bagging orders to replace plastic ones

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Home is Appu N.Bhattathiri’s comfort zone

Editor Appu N. Bhattathiri loves to unwind at his home more than anywhere else

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Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell to guest star on ‘Madam Secretary’ season 5

Former US secretaries of state Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright will appear as themselves on the season five premiere of Madame S

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‘Maradona’ is a feel-good entertainer: Vishnu Narayan

Vishnu Narayan’s directorial début Maradona starring Tovino Thomas hits theatres today

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Chords by the SHORE

The live music scene in Visakhapatnam is coming alive with restaurants and pubs providing new platforms for musicians

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Art things wild

An online platform of wildlife artists want to encourage the genre through exchange

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The secret world of spies

A story that Adivi Sesh had written as a teen was the starting point of ‘Goodachari’, his forthcoming spy thriller

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Zip, waddle, raise a toast

On a road trip from Cape Town to Simon’s Town, writer and photographer Aarti Devaraj, discovers fine wine, cuddly penguins and jaw-dropping scenery

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Failed romance and more at Ranthambore

A photo safari captures dramatic moments deep in the Ranthambore National Park

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A pageturner of a holiday

Bungee jumping, cliff diving and sky diving may be all the rage, but how about plunging into the wild world of words instead? Book tours are a great way of reliving your favourite works of fiction

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Lessons from crafts

Crafts Bazaar 2018 not only gives you a chance to savour our land’s grand crafts traditions but also lets you learn about our history and geography

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Paths of glory

Born and raised in the plains, this author-trekker pens his love affair with the mountains

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Divergence by Pandora’s Box : Of choices and regrets

Hyderabad-based band comes up with an EP ‘Divergence’ that talks of the various choices in our life and the price we pay for it

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Eight stories from the Indian Himalayas

Gaurav Punj on his second book, The Land of Moonlit Snows

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The story of his journey

Simple Suni, who is busy with the post-production work of Bazaar, tells us that his beginnings were not so simple

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Duke of hazard

Cliff diver Orlando Duque on jumping off an iceberg in Antarctica

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To the Himalayas to heal

Maxwell Frost and David Deaton thought cycling through these ranges would turn their lives around

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The new face of gangster

Delhi boy Jatin Sarna on playing the ruthless Bunty in Netflix’s Sacred Games

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To weightless weddings

Designer Tarun Tahiliani on how his new collection reflects the modern-day bride’s attitude

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Vinod Rawat : Giving wheels to dreams

The biker didn’t let a prosthetic leg come in the way of cycling or riding

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

American muscle cars of the 1960s : Power to the force

Performance-oriented and stylish-looking, these cars are still going strong

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‘Hotel Mumbai’ to premiere at Toronto Film Festival

Two Indian films have made it to the first list of gala and special presentation titles unveiled by TIFF on Tuesday.

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Southern spice

Landmark Bengaluru restaurant, Karavalli pop-ups in the city with a home-style Syrian Christian menu

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Sounds like indie spirit

After having composed what was arguably the best song — ‘Prabhu Ji’ — for Akarsh Khurana’s High Jack earlier this year, composer Anurag Saikia’s serv

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What ‘Vishwaroopam 2’ means to Kamal Haasan

The actor-politician is betting big on Vishwaroopam 2, releasing August 10

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On-screen water woes

When water and deluge played significant roles in Hindi film scripts

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A toast to Hyderabad’s landmark indie film

As ‘Hyderabad Blues’ celebrates 20 years, Nagesh Kukunoor looks back at the film and talks about the road ahead

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Life is short,buy the bike

The BMW 310 twins are finally here in India. Here’s what they are like to ride

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Around the rugged rock...

The new E-class is an all-wheel-drive estate. Here’s what it’s like to drive

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Yes, we can!

Living the dream doesn’t come without its sacrifices, but Alex Chacon wouldn’t have it any other way

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Emotional notes

Artist: KitchensinkAlbum: Harmless Things

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‘Our Fiat was part of a binding factor’

Abhay Rustum Sopori, Santoor maestro and music composer, takes a trip down memory lane to recount his experience of being driven in a Premier Padmini in the Valley

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Plays for toddlers

Experience a world of colours, shapes, and music at Ranga Shankara’s AHA! Theatre Festival for children

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Caravan Talkies : Movies on the move

Alike the good old ‘touring talkies’, this movies-on-wheels campaign provides big-screen movie watching experiences in areas of low cinema penetration

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Song and dance about a sari

Karunasagari V talks about the making of Thunnal, a dance drama on Indian textiles and inclusivity, presented along with Tamarai Design Studio

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‘Sanitary pads should never have been taxed in the first place’

How the GST exemption of sanitary pads isn’t just a social empowerment but a major economic aggrandisement for young girls, too

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Roadside rendezvous

Fairfields by Marriott hosts Rottu Kadai, a street food festival

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Connecting heart and mind

Senior Odissi dancer-guru Sharon Lowen is holding a three-day festival that aims at erasing divisive lines between different art forms

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My body, my canvas

How a father from Chennai transformed himself through sustainable dieting and compound strengthening

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My body, my canvas

How a father from Chennai transformed himself through sustainable dieting and compound strengthening

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The story of natural beauty brand ‘SoulTree’

SoulTree hopes to become a reliable choice for Indians seeking natural beauty and cosmetic products

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Samantha ready for ‘U Turn’

The first look of Samantha Akkineni from the film U Turn, unveiled on social media over the weekend, drew attention. The remake of the hit Kannada fi

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‘Guli’s Children’: Tracing Kerala’s connection with China

Guli’s Children, a 43-minute documentary made by a professor from IIT-Madras, traces Kerala’s connections with the Chinese

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Tanjore and Pattachitra come together in Tejasmi Das’ paintings

Tejasmi Das’ exhibition of paintings is a unique mix of Tanjore art and Odisha Pattachitra techniques

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Rohit Roy enters the world of web series with 'Memories'

25 years after his television debut, Rohit Roy enters the web series zone with the supernatural thriller ‘Memories’

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Sufi and all that jazz

Kanishk Seth married Khusrow’s poetry with the groovy beats of electronic music and trance for his audience at Wandering Artist

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The dad silhouette

After the dad-bod, here’s another father figure that’s making news in the sports-shoe space

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Robert De Niro in talks to join Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘The Joker’ movie

Hollywood veteran Robert De Niro is in negotiations to star in The Joker origin movie with Joaquin Phoenix in the lead. According to The Hollywood R

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Women film workers condemn AMMA’s reply

Edavela Babu defends move to reinstate Dileep

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Converting censorship battles into stagecraft

Just over a week remains for applications to close for the Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival. This year marks the 14th edition of the Bengaluru-based cu

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Back from the dead, to read memories

25 years after his television debut, Rohit Roy enters the web series zone with the supernatural thriller ‘Memories’

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Poems of identity and the self

Jashn-e-Nau Bahar mushaira saw young poets raising contemporary issues through lucid expression

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Scale down to micro

Ant-Man And The Wasp lightens the mood of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and sets up plot threads for future movies. Warning! Spoilers ahead!

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Lighting our candle without blowing out another’s

Celebrate yourself, but not at the cost of insulting someone else

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Back from the dead, to read memories

25 years after his television debut, Rohit Roy enters the web series zone with the supernatural thriller ‘Memories’

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Looking back at ‘Sudhavol Suhasini’ in ‘Chivaraku Migiledi’

Ghantasala breathed life into the slow song composed by Aswathama

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‘Lost cuisines of India’ at the Marriott Hyderabad: Dig into some history

The ‘Lost Cuisines of India’ food festival at Bidri pays homage to the enriching and heritage-filled recipes that have been swept away by modernisation

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Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas discusses ‘Sakshyam’

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas fields questions on nepotism, finding his feet in Telugu cinema and why all his films rely on star heroines

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Hum Hain Hyderabadi : Of typical Hyderabadi traits

‘Hum Hain Hyderabadi’, a music video by Saketh Komanduri and Aditya Rao Gangasani presents the unique facets of a city resident

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Into your skin

Innisfree, a major South Korean beauty brand, is out with their first store in Bengaluru and plans to open another one soon

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City film maker makes horror short films

Sujith DH has made a series of horror/comic short films for his youtube channel Minutes Movies, and they are garnering a lot of attention

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Push for safety

Do only as much as you can without feeling any abnormality or unusual body rhythm, say the experts

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Push for safety

Do only as much as you can without feeling any abnormality or unusual body rhythm, say the experts

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‘No distinction between Hollywood and Bollywood music’

Su Real says the diversity of India’s music scene can be seen on our dance floors

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Flash forward

Many of our goals involve speed, and completing a challenge in a specific time. Here are four ways to get quicker

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Flash forward

Many of our goals involve speed, and completing a challenge in a specific time. Here are four ways to get quicker

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Physiotherapists are the new dieticians

Will physios fall into the traps the nutrition industry did, or will they help create a more efficient healthcare system?

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Physiotherapists are the new dieticians

Will physios fall into the traps the nutrition industry did, or will they help create a more efficient healthcare system?

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Yoga and smoothies

The trending health food spaces: yoga cafés, where you can enjoy wholesome, nutritious food in serene surroundings whether or not you are a yogi

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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Trailer watch: Jason Momoa makes a splash in newly-released Aquaman trailer

Arthur Curry a.k.a Aquaman had a fantastic introduction in 2017’s Justice League, a teaser if you will. With his larger-than-life personality and dry

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Saturday, July 21, 2018

‘Persian Tales’ a delectable mix

Iranian short films leave an impact on docu-short film festival

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‘Bhayanakam’ review: This postman delivers

Jayaraj’s Bhayanakam has the friendly postman performing an unenviable task

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Taylor Swift cast in film version of Cats

Jennifer Hudson would play Grizabella

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KT Kunjumon and 25 years of ‘Gentleman’

How the blockbuster became the namesake of KT Kunjumon, the only film producer in India to have fan clubs

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Mural art paintings from Kerala on display in the city

Vishnu Vikraman and Rajesh Pulappatta bring alive mural art in both traditional and contemporary paintings at Art Houz

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And the twain shall meet

Informed friendships between Indian men and white men in cinema

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The Human Shelter: Wherever that may be

A log cabin, a treehouse, a refugee tent: just what is home?

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‘People thought what I was doing was a joke,’ says Pushpamala

Photo-creator Pushpamala is scouting locations as she takes on the role of curator, Chennai Photo Biennale 2019

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Amit Dutta: The reticent revolutionary

Considered one of India’s most significant experimental filmmakers, Dutta’s work has almost no parallels

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The men in menstruation

Now that we’re talking about periods, we should stop positioning men as the saviours

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Now, box office war between Kangana and Hrithik in January 2019

Kangana’s ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’ and Hrithik’s ‘Super 30’ is all set to hit screens in 2019

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Notes from Switzerland

It was on Monte Verità or ‘Mountain of Truth’ where revolutionists, artists and philosophers once experimented with new ways of life

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R.K. Narayan’s brush with pepperoni

Narayan later requested a bowl of rice mixed with yoghurt as a ‘cleansing’ food

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I have seen many Katekars in life, says Jitendra Joshi of ‘Sacred Games’ fame

The Marathi actor plays the role of Katekar in the Netflix drama ‘Sacred Games’

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Director James Gunn fired from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ over old controversial tweets

James Gunn was fired on Friday as director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 because of old tweets that recently emerged where he joked about subjec

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Bend it like Britain: BBC First’s second season is now out on Zee Café

Zee Café’s latest season of BBC First brings us 12 new British dramas and some serious TV love

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Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Who Is America?': Many shades of awkward

Sacha Baron Cohen’s controversial new show seems to be feeding off old ideas

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Friday, July 20, 2018

Inside Sofia Coppola’s hyper-feminine world

An indie filmmaker with a mainstream reputation, Sofia Coppola has used her Hollywood pedigree to hone a distinct personal gaze

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Comic-Con fans go wild over Doctor Who

Some 6,500 Comic-Con attendees cheered on the 13th “Doctor Who” Jodie Whittaker on Thursday in San Diego in her first public appearance since getting

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Mridangist B.K. Chandramouli no more

His last rites are on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Harishchandraghat. Chandramouli is survived by his wife Jayanthi, son and daughter B.C. Harini.

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‘I needed to put at stake my own vulnerabilities’

Sohrab Hura’s third self-published photo book takes up the strands of where his earlier work ended – in his past with a firm look to the future

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Neeraj: A poet who lived music

Hindi poet and lyricist, Gopaldas Saxena’s felicity with Hindi and Urdu has ensured his place in Indian film history

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The realism of reel goodbyes

My father smokes and eats too much. My mother drinks too much. He’s had a stroke; she has a stent in one of her arteries. They don’t live together, bu

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Fragility of garbage

An ongoing art show is as much an archive of discarded objects as it is a statement on the importance of waste

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‘Skyscraper’ review: How to make Hollywood blockbuster 101

Skyscraper is the quintessential big-budget film that defies physics and sense

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Searching for the homeland

Gerish Khemani and Akshat Nigam’s play explores memory, loss, exile and roots

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Rare ragas, irresistible applause

Bringing out the best of Agra gharana, Bharathi Prathap was in sublime form at a performance in New Delhi

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Quiz: Malayalam cinema and history

The Malayalam film industry has its share of films and biopics of historical figures from the land. Here's a quiz on the genre Malayalam cinema quiz  

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Age becoming just a number in Hindi cinema

Many senior actors have of late been getting to play lead roles on Bollywood productions. Wrinkles are gradually coming to no longer be unworthy of the silver screen.

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Keerthi Panicker’s experiments with Bharanatyam

The dancer takes the stage today

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Poetry in motion pictures: a personal Neeraj playlist

A death in Bollywood--be it that of an actor, director or music-maker--is often an occasion to recollect songs associated with them and their films.

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Alumni of CET as mentors

The 1993 batch of College of Engineering Trivandrum launches an initiative to mentor students with innovative projects

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In pursuit of the Trojan horse

When Montblanc designed the perfect Grecian getaway to unveil its Writers Edition 2018 Homage to Homer

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Turning tables with Lost Stories

Lost Stories’ latest single on Saavn’s Artist Originals is proof that they are not faking it

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Path of ITS OWN

Designer-turned-artist Amit Das shares how a pen helps him to express what he cannot with words

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Aatagadara Siva review : Plot so poignant

Director Chandra Siddarth showcases philosophical undertones of life

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The Coixet core

The Catalan filmmaker centres her stories around strong women

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Dal, as you like it

Your cravings for aloo paratha and homely dal rice stop here

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Young and restless

The Non-Violinist Project presents all-new, original work at tonight’s show at VR mall

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Destiny’s Dance

New age dance trends lay the foundation for opportunities in the city

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W/O Ram: Undone by predictability

If a conceit can be spotted miles away, is it good enough?

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The song of the Paniyars

Aneez K. Mappila on ‘The Slave Genesis’, his national award-winning documentary on the Paniyar community of Wayanad, which will be screened on Saturday as part of the IDSFFK

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Lover review : Old wine in a new bottle

Some humour and good music apart, ‘Lover’ lacks fizz

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‘Dhadak’ review: All that glitters isn’t gold

With a focus on making the story cinematic, Dhadak loses its heart, wrath and social urgency

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The sixth edition of Nayaab showcases revivalist designers with a contemporary twist

With five editions under its belt (three in Delhi, and two in Chennai), Nayaab — the carefully curated exhibition of Indian textiles presented by gal

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Bikes of the battle field

S Jeyanth Kumar is excited about showcasing his collection of antique bikes used in World War II at the upcoming annual show of vintage cars and bikes

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Upcycled planters and metal macaques

How Coimbatore artist Jagan Mathew gives discarded fuel tanks and scrap wood new life

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Bend it like Britain: BBC First’s second season is now out on Zee Café

Zee Café’s latest season of BBC First brings us 12 new British dramas and some serious TV love

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Recent & underseen indies

Reaching beyond Netflix and Amazon Prime to find five gems you ought not to miss this weekend

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Office with a biowall

Office with biowallBrigade Group has unveiled a large biowall at its ‘Opus’ project, a LEED Gold pre-certified Grade-A commercial office space in Heb

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The future of retail spaces

With online shopping the trend, warehouses and logistics parks to store retail products are gaining more importance. By Zain Farook

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Caring for the local in designing

A book that details architect Brinda Somaya’s captivating works and thought processes. By Nandhini Sundar

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Bamboo lamps and stone walls: how to design with natural materials

Nature-inspired elements can add a touch of your own personality as well as elevate your home interiors to another level, says Bindu Gopal Rao

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On the beat

Ready to face the rigours of film industry, Janhvi Kapoor says audience will decide her future as an actor

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Pushing the envelope

Starting her journey in Bollywood as a bubbly girl with “Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna” and then getting into the limelight with “Veer Zaara”, acto

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The charisma of Rajesh Khanna

Remembering the romantic icon, whose rise and fall were equally steep

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Pretty stationery to the fore

At The Art Fleamart, you can indulge in pretty stationery that brings out your inner artist

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Mother Mirra’s Coffee’s 100-year legacy

As Mirra’s Idhu Namma Veetu Kaapi now steps into the new age with its latest filter coffee variants, we look back at the company’s 100-year-old legacy

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Cling, clang, fly, high -- ALL FOR THE GOD

The Kamsale artistes who came from the Mysore district for a SPICMACAY programme enthralled school children and adults alike. Revanna, who heads the group, says this form which is an offering to god, is getting warm reception beyond the region to which it belongs

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An ode to Paanchali

Paanchali by B. Jayashree and Satyanarayana Raju stood out for the complexity of its narration and the multiplicity of roles assumed by the performers

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‘Kuzhimandi’, directed by Harold Antony Paulson, is a tale peppered with suspense

Director says the short film was inspired by a popular story by Roald Dahl

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Celebrating Tagore

An ongoing exhibition at The National Gallery of Modern Arts puts Gurudev’s brush with visual arts in perspective

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A layered performance

In an evening of satisfying fine old-fashioned music, organised in the memory of Ustad Hashmat Ali Khan, Pt Biswajeet Roy Chowdhury was in excellent touch

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Your fish’s journey from the trawler to the plate

Buy fish online? Or from a commercial freezer? It’s time you learn about its journey, from end to end

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Feasting Bhojpuri style

A Bihari rediscovers her food through a cookbook and a restaurant pop-up

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A food and drink story

Nestled in Byculla’s bylanes is a new city eatery inspired not by the Spanish artist but an Urdu word

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Karkkidakam, a season of wellness

This time of the year is rejuvenation time for many techies

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An ode to female bonding

Filmmaker Aditya Kripalani discusses his debut, self-proclaimed feminist film

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Setting Poothana free

Poothanamoksham Kathakali by Kalamandalam Jishnu Ravi dramatically explored the demoness’ dilemma and her eventual salvation

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Unlocking the mysteries of life

From coding to mythology, from unlocking the mystery of life to exploring the dynamics of the collective and the individual, three plays over the weekend have a lot in store for theatre enthusiasts

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Captivating strings of melody

Violin maestro M. Narmadha’s concert in Thrissur showcased a harmonious fusion of Carnatic and Hindustani music

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I am a perfectionist, says Seema Biswas

The ‘Bandit Queen’ actor returns to Malayalam with a pivotal role in debutant Jaya Jose Raj’s Idam

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Making Kabir your own

Shabnam Virmani of the Kabir Project on the strong reforming influence of the mystic poet’s couplets

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Power ballads, love and more

They are sometimes facetiously called sentimental ballads, but they deal with a universal theme and there is no questioning their popularity

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What is the music class for?

Does it really help students?

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Language the hands speak

The hastas create an energy field with the ultimate goal of a higher state of consciousness

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The skyscraper in ‘Skyscraper’ : Storeys of imagination and calculation

What did it take to design the behemoth building in ‘Skyscraper?’ Lead concept artist Stevo Bedford lays it all out brick by brick and pixel by pixel for the film

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Pepa, in bamboo?

This traditional instrument of Assam, originally made of buffalo horn, is getting a replacement

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Musical, themed on Rama

Mridangist K. Arun Prakash brought various styles on a common platform for this venture

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11 artistes, 12 compositions... one event

Ramesh Vinayakam’s latest venture is a classical concert with a difference

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Dileep’s reinstatement: AMMA invites members of WCC to hold talks on Aug.7

Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has invited three members of Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) to hold talks in Kochi on August 7 base

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Children’s tribute to DKP

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary musician D.K. Pattammal, group singing of patriotic songs by children will be held on

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Recapturing some memorable moments

The jugalbandi concert and a short film on M. Chandrasekharan made the evening programme more eventful

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Youngsters offered a rich aural treat

Kedaram’s second anniversary concert series featured up-and-coming talents

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Weinstein claims he had ‘bargain’ over sexual activity with Ashley Judd

Seeking dismissal of the case filed against him by Ashley Judd, Harvey Weinstein has claimed he and the actor-activist had struck “’a bargain’ with

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A seven-part series on Ramana Maharishi

Part one Dr. Ambika Kameshwar and Sarada dealt with Bhagawan’s childhood ‘Arunachala Ramana – Bala Kandam’

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From thiruvizhas to television

How Senthil Ganesh, a folk artiste from a Tamil Nadu village, won audiences worldwide

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A homespun story of change

With a string of women-run units making jute bags in the city, the rustic fabric is becoming a trendy alternative to plastic

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Reduce, reuse, re-purpose

From yarn to finished product, the khadi label Metaphor Racha strives for sustainability

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Korean folk tale with a message

‘The Dandelion’s Story,’ presented by Modi Theatre of Korea, was an instant hit with the kids

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Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio refused ‘Brokeback Mountain’: Gus Van Sant

Director Gus Van Sant has revealed that he was keen to make Brokeback Mountains with Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio but they did not want to be a p

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Lakshmi Manchu: It’s taken me a lot to be an actor

Lakshmi Manchu gets candid on ‘W/O Ram’, the ‘Tumhari Sulu’ remake and a new web series

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What’s cooking in Jonathan’s kitchen

Crabs, sushi, fish and steak, it was more than a humble meal

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All smoked up

Head to Plan b for a taste of America in Bengaluru

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Taters and their toppings

From a buckwheat or sweet potato base to generous drizzlings of bacon on top, fries are being experimented with like never before

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A slice of South in the North

Hidden amidst the food streets of Delhi is a café that dishes out authentic parottas and curd rice

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When in Rome, eat like a Roman

Don’t limit yourself to pizza, pasta and gelato. Also try the oxtail stew, roasted leg of lamb and tripe

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Buttery crumbs on the hills

You just cannot leave Kodaikanal without eating at the Pastry Corner

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A twist to Indian desserts

When traditional Indian sweets get massive makeovers

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Karkkidaka kanji on the menu

A peek at what goes into Karkkidaka kanji kits prepared at an Ayurveda outlet at Nedumangad

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On a snail trail

Don’t be surprised if you spot an old man selling snails at the Nochi Kuppam fishmarket after a rainy day. They’re considered a delicacy

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Buddy movies are coming in Telugu

Telugu cinema is breaking ground with meaningful stories and fresh treatment

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The return of the classics

Puttanna Kanagal’s Naagarahaavu (King Cobra) hisses again after 47 years this Friday

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Drop into this Swiss town with 300 days of sunshine any time of the year

When the town of St Moritz is covered with a blanket of snow, the locals wiggle their feet into their ski boots and make it a point to be seen at the

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Under a Croatian sun

From medieval cities to pristine beaches, the country is now the centre of the world with a little help from its football players

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Sunbathe on a frozen lake

Drop into this Swiss town with 300 days of sunshine any time of the year

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Bengaluru’s celebrity dietician

Parimala Jaggesh says dieting need not be stressful or boring

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

For the LOVE of it

Homomorphism II, a group show on at Kochi, speaks of intimacy in same sex relationships

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Live like Heidi, on a mountain

Holiday in a restored hut on the Alpine slopes with just cows, bells and fresh air for company

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If not for Vincent

The Ro-Ro service is dependent on one expert, Vincent KC

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Sleepless in Sonataland

It was yet another of those regularly occurring instances. I normally go to bed by midnight but a few days ago, I just couldn’t sleep. For an hour, I

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Cymbal for the young

Gino Banks on the troubles of a drummer, the future of percussion, and the origins of his album, Logically Speaking.

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Subverting the idea of nationalism

In one of Kraków’s many open-air spaces, the orchestral strains of Muhammad Iqbal’s 'Sare Jahan se Achha' somewhat unexpectedly filled the air one af

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‘I was moved and disturbed by Sairat’

Director Shashank Khaitan on trying to grow as a storyteller and why Udaipur feels like home

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Batwoman series in works at The CW Network

A television series, based on DC superhero character Batwoman, is being developed at The CW Television Network.The network has hired Greg Berlanti t

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Insider: A journey of discovery

For comedian Sumukhi Suresh, Bengaluru holds fond memories of discovering independence and finding her feet in comedy

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Hit the trekking trails

Put on your hiking boots and unravel the hidden mysteries of Nature amidst the Eastern Ghats

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Jewellery that speaks

If you are looking for jewellery with a story, check out Minnie Menon’s pearl and semi-precious stone collection

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For the love of art

An exhibition that displayed various facets of life through paintings and sculptures

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Where no man has slept before

There are 11 offbeat spaces across Switzerland that offer a unique holiday experience

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Riddhi Kumar on her love for acting and ‘Lover’

Her name implies a combination of prosperity, achievement and progress, informs model Riddhi Kumar who’s making her debut with Lover with Raj Tarun t

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Remya Raj’s ‘Midnight Run’ to be screened at International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala

The short, to be screened on July 21, features actor-director Dileesh Pothan in the lead

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Greedy in Gaziantep

With rolling green parks, restored buildings and forts and a thriving food scene, this city is a true Turkish delight

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Vacation, social media style

Here’s how you create a vacation that goes viral on Insta, Facebook and Twitter

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How important are the B and C markets to today’s Tamil cinema?

Trade Winds

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When Kamal and Vadivelu met Rajinikanth

There’s no glamour in being a star impersonator when every day is a struggle

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Music room is Cole Nystrom’s happy space

Cole Nystrom on his journey to fame and working with artistes like Snoop Dogg and Rihanna

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Chennai’s Garden Store meets the green needs of the urban space

A quaint space in Seethammal Colony, away from the bustle of the main roads in Alwarpet, welcomes one to a room with green-coloured walls, housing mis

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On dealing with the spectre of fake WhatsApp videos and collapsing urban infrastructure

There are three terrible shocks that I am trying to get out of my head this week. One is a WhatsApp video someone forwarded to me. It shows an accide

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Living a nightmare

Inspired by an iconic character of William Shakespeare, Siddharth Sinha’s The Job delves into the unpredictable nature of human mind

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Back with a thriller

After Chitte, Harshika Poonacha will be back with Sunil Kumar Desai’s Udhgarsha

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Love in the time of caste conflict

Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor on their shared sense of humour and fondness of romantic films and how Dhadak is an adaptation not a copy of Sairat

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Rita Bhaduri: the dependable character actor

A familiar face in TV soaps, the FTII-trained actor in hospital for a serious kidney ailment, died yesterday at the age of 62

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China’s mostexpensive film an epic flop

Asura cost $113.5 million to make

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The horror show

On dealing with the spectre of fake WhatsApp videos and collapsing urban infrastructure

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A top performer

This is the most powerful 911 ever built. We get to drive one in Germany

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On a prayer and a bike

We help a charming, old Yezdi 250 CL II retrace its roots in Udvada, the holy land of the Parsis in India

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Scarlett Johansson quits trans role after LGBT backlash

The actor exited the drama film Rub and Tug a little more than a week after her casting sparked backlash amid trans groups and activists.

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Celebrating abstracts

Theatre practitioner Ranji David has made a series of 10-minute documentaries on Bengaluru’s lesser known artistes

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Acting is in his soul

Ashwath Bhatt combines intellectual rigour and dedication to both stage and films

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Ethnic contemporary with pichwai

Pratham, the brainchild of Prashant and Shweta Garg, specialises in pichwai-inspired motifs on saris

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Sushanth: I wanted to do a film without any baggage

Actor Sushanth looks forward to ‘Chi La Sow’ to chart a new course in his career

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‘Cos now I’m living on green power: An ode to the green guava

It’s guava season now and here’s something new to try with this amazing fruit

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The car and the grill face-off

The front of the car with the grill baked into the design gives a car its ‘first look’

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Around the world on a Tiger

King Richard and Manjunath Chikkaiah are back from the first leg of their world tour, from Bengaluru to London

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Payal Rajput in RX 100 : A positive leap

The actress has pulled off playing a character with negative shades convincingly in ‘RX 100’

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The boy next door

We did a quick catch-up with Kartik Aaryan at the launch of the Moto E5 and E5 Plus, in Delhi

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A collaboration that tugs at heartstrings

‘Alvidaa’ is a song about hope, moving on, and letting go, says its composer Varun Ahuja

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Let’s talk about ‘Fargo’

Filmmakers Pushkar-Gayatri reveal the impact the 1996 crime film had on them

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What’s your fitness formula?

The Formula in Alwarpet designs nutrition and fitness modules based on each client’s individual physical makeup

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Upstart: the electric scooter movement is a vision on wheels

How electric scooters are making a mark on the transport and technology industries in Silicon Valley

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An Afro answer to ‘kuthu’

Let go of your inhibitions and bounce, bend and sway as you lose yourself to dancehall moves

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A bright and colourful venture

Neenasam Manju ropes in Sudha Rani, Tabla Nani and Karisubbu for his next film

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Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar among world’s 100 highest-paid entertainers: Forbes

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan are among the world’s 100 highest-paid entertainers, according to a Forbes list topped by American box

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What’s your fitness formula?

The Formula in Alwarpet designs nutrition and fitness modules based on each client’s individual physical makeup

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Monday, July 16, 2018

A madness to his method

Tanmoy Kayesen shares how his artwork is a trippy portal into his own psychology — and how beholders will never know the full narrative

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Veteran actress Rita Bhaduri dies aged 62

The film and television actress died in Mumbai after suffering cardiac arrest

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From Austria with love: a new Alpine lair for James Bond opens

About 3,000 metres above sea level in the Alps, where film-goers saw 007 dice with death, a museum dedicated to the world of the fictional spy has set its door open

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‘Music is better with a classical database’

Connoisseurs can look forward to a new avatar of ‘Breathless’ to celebrate two decades of its release, says playback singer Shankar Mahadevan who was in the city recently

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Lost in translation

Atul-Ajay’s music for Sairat’s Hindi remake is still a solid listen despite Amitabh Bhattacharya’s lyrics

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Chitrangada Singh’s new goals

The Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi actor on turning producer and the need to spotlight sports heroes outside of cricket

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The gentle lessons of mountain climbing

When you’re attempting a summit, months of hard work, camaraderie and patience come together, to take away the (minor) disappointment of not summitting

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The gentle lessons of mountain climbing

When you’re attempting a summit, months of hard work, camaraderie and patience come together, to take away the (minor) disappointment of not summitting

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The Crown: Netflix releases first look at Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II

Netflix, on Monday, unveiled the first image of actor Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in the third season of the hit series The Crown.The photo sh

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The Crown: Netflix releases first look at Olivia Coleman as Queen Elizabeth II

Netflix, on Monday, unveiled the first image of actor Olivia Coleman as Queen Elizabeth II in the third season of the hit series The Crown.The photo

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Ajay Bhupati’s RX 100 : Making an unusual point

Giving the female lead a negative shade may be paying off for director Ajay Bhupati

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With ‘dietsabya’, copycats have nowhere to hide

On Instagram, ‘dietsabya’ has been calling out copycats and putting the spotlight on fashion industry’s biggest problem

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Ragas on my iPad

Carnatic 2.0 showed how classical music is just as enjoyable when rendered through mobile apps

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Why is Pari holding a pair of scissors?

Using technology and art, a fruitful collaboration raises the issue of sex trafficking via interactive murals

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Is formalin present in your fish? Here’s how to buy unadulterated seafood

With fear over reports of formalin in your fish, arm yourself with basic tips on how to identify fresh fish and minimise risks of buying adulterated seafood

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Potent narratives

Urdu Drama Festival saw a melange of plays that raised contemporary issues without getting didactic

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Bhaskar Rao,

The Karnataka State Reserve Police is developing a multi-pronged approach to health and fitness that can only be a winner

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Bhaskar Rao,

The Karnataka State Reserve Police is developing a multi-pronged approach to health and fitness that can only be a winner

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Yoga for ankle and foot mobility

All these asanas will help you a variety of actions

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Yoga for ankle and foot mobility

All these asanas will help you a variety of actions

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Recipes for jamun chutney and more

Why look westward, when we have our own berry powerhouse?

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Sunday, July 15, 2018

Is formalin present in your fish? Here’s how to buy unadultered seafood

With fear over reports of formalin in your fish, arm yourself with basic tips on how to identify fresh fish and minimise risks of buying adulterated seafood

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‘Homogeneity in India doesn’t work’

Nikaytaa Malhotra and Mrinalini Shastry talk of tapping into the sartorial styles of a sari and moulding it around fluidity, empowerment, cultural heritage and body positivity.

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Female stars make their mark at box office

Kollywood producers have started casting them in strong roles to cash in on their marquee value

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Sangita Kalanidhi award for Aruna Sairam

Awards for Thanjavur R. Ramadoss, Kalyani Ganesan, S.R.G. Rajanna, Premeela Gurumurthy and Shanta Dhananjayan

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Saturday, July 14, 2018

‘Sacred Games’ case: A fictional character can’t mar my father’s service to the nation, says Rahul

His remarks come days after a plea was filed seeking removal of certain scenes from the Netflix series claiming that it was derogatory to Rajiv Gandhi.

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In Les Enfants du Paradis, a mime reverses the gaze by studying his audience

It feels so right in a film that is about the theatre as life, and life as a giant theatre

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In the beginning was the dream: An exhibition of Australian artworks from antiquity to contemporary times

Placing Australian aboriginal art within the context of the distant past and the more recent history of racism

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For better or for worse: the pros and cons of theatre relationships

Travelling with the troupe results in fun stories. And sometimes in marriage

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Dancing on the edge: In conversation with Astad Deboo

At 71, Astad Deboo still walks with the leaping grace of a warrior

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In Sacred Games, the apocalypse is near; there is no time to rest

It might look like yet another cops-and-gangsters show, but it’s really a story about surviving a city that spews hope and poison every day

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In Les Enfants du Paradis, a mime reverses the gaze by studying his audience

It feels so right in a film that is about the theatre as life, and life as a giant theatre

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Palestinian filmmaker Raed Andoni’s Ghost Hunting is deeply personal, yet very political

When Andoni brings the film to India next week, he hopes to be both artist and ambassador

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The return of Prateek Kuhad

Currently India’s most popular independent singer-songwriter, Prateek Kuhad is out with his first EP in three years — a surprise gift to his fans

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Of landlords, mothers and growing old

Stand-up comedian Bhargav Ramakrishnan explains why he decided to begin a new show after he turned 30

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A dose of health

A green view and a menu brimming with fresh juices, soups and salads make Minerals a welcome addition to the culinary map of the city

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Aishwarya Pissay’s life in the fast lane

With four national championships under her belt, the ace rider will be the first Indian woman to compete in the Baja Aragón next week

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Friday, July 13, 2018

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Noir: Villa Maria's Indian mission

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir vie for attention as New Zealand’s Villa Maria seeks to popularise their offerings in India

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Rains notwithstanding, Mumbai's elite get together for books and opera

When Mumbai’s who’s who braved the downpour to catch up on books and the opera

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‘Lathe Joshi’ review: A technological love story

Lathe Joshi explores the unique relationship between a man and his machine

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Nurturing the new

Chemould Prescott Road’s latest show is specially designed for the budding art enthusiasts in the metropolis

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Dedicated to ragas

Vocalist Shounak Abhisheki on carrying forward his father’s music legacy and the intimacy of small concerts

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ trailer: No ants in these pants

Paul Rudd’s sequel to his 2015 outing as a superhero is that funny, charming, feel-good chink in Marvel’s heavy armour

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Story of a feisty warrior

Full of tension and pathos, Laxmi Rawat’s depiction of the life and times of Teelu Rauteli proved to be an engrossing experience

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Trailer watch: Will 'The Grinch' top other Dr. Seuss adaptations?

Charles Dickens conceived Ebenezer Scrooge in 1843 as a misanthropic, miserly man who hated Christmas, who is visited by three ghosts who change his o

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Trailer watch: 'Mary Queen of Scots' promises an epic period drama

The only surviving legitimate heir that James V had when he was King of Scotland was Mary Stuart, known better to us as Mary, Queen of Scots. She was

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‘Kadaikutty Singam’ review: Family drama gone wrong

The portions involving the family are genuinely fun and Karthi infuses a likeable energy

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‘Soorma’ review: Diljit hits a goal

The actor is the mainstay of an understated rather than rousing sports film

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‘Hotel Artemis’ review: Noir gone wrong

An ambitious cast led by the formidable Jodie Foster cannot elevate what is essentially drab disguised as glamorous

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Nine plays, three cities: 'The Hindu Theatre Fest' all set to open in August

From gangster comedies and psychological thrillers to mythic battles, the 14th edition of The Hindu Theatre Fest promises plenty of action next month — personal, political and much more

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A dragon from Kolkata

Sample a home-grown style of cooking, inspired by China and shaped by Indian flavours

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Diversity is strength: Parvathy

Parvathy on her work in Koode, about the significance of WCC and how she views trolls and online bullies

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Abhija on making her choices as an artiste

The actor speaks on creating her space as an actor and her stand on the turmoil in the Malayalam film industry

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I was initially uncomfortable in Bigg Boss: Ananth Vaidyanathan

Voice coach Ananth Vaidyanathan on his experience inside the Bigg Boss house

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Here are a few recipes for some nutritional bites

This monsoon, it’s worth a try to look beyond Indian monsoon delicacies and try out some new nutritional bites

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Connaught Place, ninth most expensive office location

Expensive location: CBRE South Asia, a real estate consulting firm, has announced the findings of its annual Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs surv

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Urban sprawl poses challenges

Planners need to innovate and be dynamic to solve water, sanitation, and hygiene issues in cities. By M.A. Siraj

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Ideal homes

Why switch on lights even when there is adequate daylight in the room? By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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Heard of co-living spaces?

Concept involves common kitchen, utility space, lounge area and work zone, besides a private bedroom and bathroom. A look by Nandhini Sundar

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Chennai’s Spice Klub: Fine dining, with a taste of the streets

Spice Klub finally makes its way to Chennai, and doesn’t disappoint

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World’s best alcohol products that have an ‘Indian’ element

From the Tonic Water of the early 19th Century to the single malt whiskey being produced today, there is a generous splash of the ‘Indian’ in alcohol products around the globe

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Read between the vines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir vie for attention as New Zealand’s Villa Maria seeks to popularise their offerings in India

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Bottle it up: Review of Frozen Bottle

Ready for a cold thick shake and ice-cream jar? Frozen Bottle has all you need for those cravings

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Luxury accessories for tea time

Matcha bowls to an exclusive tea humidor, two connoisseurs give their pick of accessories to make brew time special

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How an artist-couple uses Patachitra to illustrate themes beyond Indian folklore

The Chitrakars have painted a variety of stories from Krishna Leela to the depiction of the 9/11 attack that sits inside the Peabody Essex Museum in t

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The right steps

Tripura Kashyap says her latest book includes her experiences and answers to questions about dance she has been asked over the years

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Patachitra: An ancient Bengali art form explores a darker, modern subject

The ancient craft has been around since the 13th century

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I was initially uncomfortable in Bigg Boss: Ananth Vaidyanathan

Voice coach Ananth Vaidyanathan on his experience inside the Bigg Boss house

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Here are the key nominations for the 2018 Emmy Awards

Nominations for the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television, were announced on Thursday.Winners will be presented their awards

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Netflix topples HBO in Emmy nominations, but ‘Game of Thrones’ still rules

Female-led shows and stories also did well as television continued to lead the way in reflecting social change

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At ground zero

The rock band goes back to the classics for tonight’s performance on their home turf in Chennai

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Bad boys make good films

The real life stories that can make millions in the box office

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Baggy's Kungfu Bonda comes to Madurai

Stand-up comedian Bhargav Ramakrishnan, known as Baggy, promises a laughter riot at his show in Madurai this weekend

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Trash to Ikea shelf: What Ikea has in store for India

Innovative water nozzles to seagrass garments — what the Swedish giant, which opens its doors in Hyderabad on July 19, has in store

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Taking cue from nature

With the advent of metal cladding, we are seeing organically shaped façades in contemporary architecture, says Anupama Mohanram

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The Sanjeev Kapoor perspective

Entrepreneurial chef Sanjeev Kapoor on what food means to him

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The importance of sequence in yoga

The concept is to take orderly steps, each placed correctly, as if the asanas were letters of the alphabet

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RX 100 review : Rawness minus intensity

RX 100 sparkles only momentarily and lacks the intensity required for a full-blown action-romance

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The importance of sequence in yoga

The concept is to take orderly steps, each placed correctly, as if the asanas were letters of the alphabet

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Forts and palaces turn into performance spaces

Historical structures are emerging as popular sites to engage with classical and folk music and dance

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Wai Kiki: a Polynesian promise of warm flavours

Having thrown open its doors to the city just a couple of weeks ago, Wai Kiki is a pleasant surprise of Polynesian authenticity

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A troller coaster ride: A satirical account of Thamizh Padam 2

The first-day-first-show experience of Thamizh Padam 2 befits an actor of the mammoth stature of the ‘Aglia Ulaga Super Star’ Shiva

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Back to serious business

Actor Ashish Chowdhry’s career has been a roller coaster ride but the actor has shown that he can make a comeback. From showcasing his skills in come

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Focus on dhyaan

Eliminating distracting sounds of supporting melodic instruments, seasoned artistes will concentrate on the indispensable component of Indian classical music tradition in an upcoming concert

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When vivacity meets erudition...

Headlined by Pt. Satyasheel Deshpande and Padma Talwalkar, “Pranati” saw masters singing reposeful ragas generating the mood of mehfils of the bygone era

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The 100 mile diet

What happens when you buy, cook and eat produce found only in your locality

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Bakey’s edible cutlery allows you to eat with them, then gobble them up

Bakey’s edible cutlery is Narayana Peesapaty’s solution to save the environment from plastic pollution

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Rhythm of the beat

Taufiq Qureshi revisits the music of his debut album that set the benchmark for world music

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Flicker Singh scores on the big screen

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh and hockey giant Sandeep Singh on bringing the latter’s sports journey to life

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Quiz: On the Dalit aesthete in Marathi cinema

With the acclaimed 'Sairat' being remade as 'Dhadak' in Hindi, there is a lot of focus on Marathi films that have done justice to the Dalit discourse. Here is a quiz on how caste has been portrayed in Marathi cinema

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Vivid expression of emotions

Lavanya Ananth’s dance recital was marked by sensitive portrayals

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Celebrating abhang’s beauty

‘Bolava Vitthal’, which completes 12 years, is back with a formidable line-up of artistes

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Hell’s Kitchen in Las Vegas: a quick taste

We check out the newest Hell’s Kitchen restaurant, attached to Caesars Palace

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A tribute to the legend Dhandayuthapani Pillai

Tomorrow, July 14, is the 97th birth anniversary of the Bharatanatyam guru, who had many dimensions — vaggeyakkara, choreographer, laya expert, natya exponent and so on

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Happy Periods

A new campaign encouraging women to make and use reusable sanitary napkins

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Welcome to Kattakkada, the jackfruit town

A jackfruit revolution has taken root in Kattakkada panchayat

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Dribbling past the stereotypes

As Diljit Dosanjh moves forward on the turf of Hindi cinema, the actor-singer says he doesn’t work according to a set strategy

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Think Gujarati act global

Manoj Shah prefers the solo format and he has reasons

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The Mouli-KB bond

The admiration was mutual too

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Odissi’s youngest pioneer

Guru Deba Prasad Das popularised the form, gave it a structure and prepared a strong line of sishyas

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Music is food for the soul

Tochi Raina believes his music brings peace to listeners

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India in a bun

A loaf filled with curry, the bunny chow is a Durban staple created by 19th Century Indian workers

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Cheers to the Riesling

Rheingau’s micro climate and influential terroir yield a sweet, aromatic wine

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Alice: The young music icon of Australia

Alice Skye tells stories of her aboriginal lineage through songs

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Here’s to turning 30

Stand-up comedian Bhargav Ramakrishnan, known as Baggy, promises a laughter riot at his show in Madurai this weekend

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Nine artists come together at Inko Centre

They highlight contemporary issues on their canvas

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Sunday specials at Sayahna Garden Restaurant

Sunday Breakfast at the diner in Mascot Hotel offers an economical choice for homely dishes

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Monsoon ragas

Poetry met music at Hindustani vocalist Abhradita Banerjee’s recital in Kochi

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Session, beyond just the history of Kanchi

Gayathri Girish delved deep into Kanchipuram’s history to offer glimpses of its heritage, literature and music associated with the temple town

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Lakshman Karya’s Happy Wedding : Hoping for a happy ending

Lakshman Karya is set to make a difference with his debut project

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Under the Yakshagana’s spell

The traditional folk art form drew applause from the students of Kalakshetra when staged in Chennai.

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An evening of nostalgia

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan continues its diamond jubilee celebration with another theatre festival and awards

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Dribbling past the stereotypes

As Diljit Dosanjh moves forward on the turf of Hindi cinema, the actor-singer says he doesn’t work according to a set strategy

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Niharika Konidela : A mind of her own

Proud of her choices thus far, the actress hopes her ‘Happy Wedding’ will be a success

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Strings in sync with the keys

It was a rich aural treat for the audience at the concert by Samyuktha and Immanuel, organised by Goethe Institut

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Vijetha: An overdose of drama

‘Vijetha’ has a potentially heartwarming story lost in a middling narrative

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Madras Comic Fest: a fraternity for comic-lovers and cosplayers

The man behind Madras Comic Fest, Gowrishanker, dreams of building a bigger cosplay fraternity in the city

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‘Secret Sauce’ offers insights into the making of a successful restaurant

At Martin's Corner in Goa, Carafina Pereira, the matriarch, watches as the masala is prepared for the crabs and fish. The popular restaurant got a bo

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Bhedaghat: the Grand Canyon of India

At the heart of India, dissected by mighty Narmada, are the marble cliffs of Bhedaghat and the roaring falls of Dhuandhar

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For teens and the teenager in you

Alexa & Katie has a traditional TV structure. Even when the situation calls for a group hug and a loud cheer, it ends with a simple voiceover from Alexa

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

This weekend, ‘Kadaikutty Singam’ vs ‘Thamizh Padam 2’

As two films take on each other this weekend, does the one ‘big’ film per week rule make sense?

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‘Tamizh Padam 2’ is a laughter riot

Like its promotional posters, the Shiva-starrer is irreverent and funny

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Delhi High Court hears plea against Netflix’s ‘Sacred Games’ that allegedly defames Rajiv Gandhi

The petition contends that the show “incorrectly depicts historical events of the country like the Bofors case, the Shah Bano case, the Babri Masjid case and communal riots”.

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WCC terms Mohanlal’s stand on revoking Dileep’s AMMA suspension ‘disappointing’

Dileep had been expelled from the primary membership of the association after allegations surfaced over his alleged involvement in the attack on the actress last year.

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Staying in the game

Director Shaad Ali on wanting to make more films, capturing authenticity, and his plans for another more ambitious biopic

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Ditto goes desi

Over the past decade or so, the entire music industry has completely transformed. During my stint with EMI Music India, handling the Warner repertoir

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Tata Motors’ new SUV to be called ‘Harrier’; launch in Q1 2019

Tata Motors on Wednesday said its much-awaited compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be called ‘Harrier’, which is being developed in collaborat

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Have your fillet

The city consumed over two tonnes of seafood in two days at a recently-concluded fish festival

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A lion’s view

At Sigiriya, take in the natural beauty of the plateau and the architectural splendour of the ancient fortress

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A sky full of stars

Golden lanterns light up the night at The Lights Fest in Pennsylvania

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Delhi High Court to hear plea against Netflix’s ‘Sacred Games’ for allegedly defaming Rajiv Gandhi

A plea was filed in the Delhi High Court on July 11 seeking removal of certain scenes from the Netflix series Sacred Games, claiming that its content

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