Friday, August 31, 2018

The importance of Shahidul Alam

The South Asian photography community voices support and concern for the imprisoned Bangladeshi photographer, educator, activist and change-maker

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‘60 Vayathu Maaniram’ review: In pursuit of morality

Filmmaker Radha Mohan’s 60 Vayadhu Maaniram, starring Prakash Raj and Vikram Prabhu, is a film about a missing man at the surface level. But, what i

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The reflections of male bonding

Sudhanshu Saria’s Loev revolves around a weekend trip between two men who have feelings for one another. Jai (Shiv Pandit) is a married Wall Street br

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Retelling a classic tale of urban dystopia

Satish Alekar’s landmark play, Mahanirvan will be staged this weekend by the Natak Company with the playwright’s endorsement

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‘Searching’ review: Old wine in a new digital flask

The online world is evolving at an exponential pace, and ‘Searching’ is trying to catch up

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‘Papillon’ review: A long tiresome haul

Michael Noer’s 2018 adaptation of Henri Charrière’s memoirs is excessive and without any substance

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‘Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se’ review: A herb for all maladies

The latest in the Deol family comedy franchise, is actually a battle between Ayurveda and allopathy

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'Stree' soundtrack review: Been there, heard that

With dollops of quirk, Stree’s short soundtrack sounds eerily familiar

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‘Stree’ review: A feminist tale of laughs and chills

Between chuckles and stabs of fear the film offers some lessons in gender sensitivity

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Eminem unveils new album

Rapper Eminem has dropped the follow-up to 2017s Revival.He released his latest album Kamikaze on Thursday night, reports variety.com. With album ar

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s cello dreams

From Britain’s Got Talent to a BRIT Certfied Award, this 19-year-old — better known as ‘Cello Bae’ of 2018’s Royal Wedding — talks about making western classical music accessible and aspirational

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Against all odds

A faculty member from KM Conservatory writes on India’s growing interest in Western Classical music

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'Stree' soundtrack review: Been there, heard that

With dollops of quirk, Stree’s short soundtrack sounds eerily familiar

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Who’s listening to Western Classical in India?

We explore if the country is looped in to the Western Classical music trend, and what is hindering our young talent

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Who wants to be ‘Cello Bae’, Sheku Kanneh-Mason?

The teenager who got the Queen of England to listen, is making western classical music accessible. We find out if India is looped in and what is hindering our young talent

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Imaikka Nodigal film review: The chase is on

A fine thriller that keeps you hooked with interesting twists

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After a break, Dibakar Banerjee is back, asking every manner of question

One of Bollywood’s most exciting filmmakers he has been away from the public eye for almost three years since Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!

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‘Annanukku Jai’ review: A passable political satire that works because of its lead actor

Is there any other actor as underrated in our industry as Attakathi Dinesh? Why do we see so little of him? These are questions that kept popping up a

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Capturing Amartya’s Sen thoughts on film

“I’m not a nationalist, but I am proud of my country”

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Train from Yiwu: Connecting the world

The streets are multicoloured in this global hub in China, where commerce, capitalism and cultures coexist peacefully

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Through their eyes

Five young artistes break free from convention, thanks to a grant from Perch

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A ride to the dark side

After the beach, the eerie beauty of mangrove forests are the next big thing in Mangaluru

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Saeed Akhtar Mirza: The man who won’t forget

At 75, the director-writer is remembering the world’s chequered past on our behalf

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Swapan Seth starts a dialogue with Luxortium

The ad man on his new venture that is hoping to change how brands and individuals interact with luxury

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Tinsel-edged memories

A film industry stalwart’s daughter recalls the glory days of Central Talkies in Tiruchi

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‘Better Life Foundation’ is postmodern high farce

Better Life Foundation’s second season is tauter than its first

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The winds of change

From being turned away by pubs and discotheques to becoming a rising EDM sensation Zephyrtone has come a long way

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The nut in the eye of a storm

Healthy or unhealthy? Coconut oil is once again in the eye of a storm

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An Insta SUCCESS STORY

Young women are increasingly turning to social media for pursuing their entrepreneurial aspirations

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Sprucing up your green spaces

Garden Collections, an exhibition-cum-sale by Anna Thomas, puts porcelain pottery in focus

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If it’s chole bhature it must be Puja!

A never-say-die attitude and authentic ingredients are the masalas that have made Pujaa’s Kitchen so popular

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‘Paper Boy’ lacks the spark

The predictable, dialogue-heavy narrative makes ‘Paper Boy’ a tedious watch

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Chainmail and togetherness: Shweta Bachchan’s fashion debut

Graffiti, shiny cargos and many instances of family love flood social media as Shweta Bachchan Nanda turns design entrepreneur

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Gayatri Parameswaran on her virtual reality film in Venice

Early this year, The New York Times released Caliphate, a podcast series chronicling the story of a young Canadian man who confesses to joining (and

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Herb pillows and floral waters

Learn what goes into real organic produce as you shop at the first edition of India Organic Fair 2018

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Abraham & Thakore’s ode to Mapu at Lakme Fashion Week

The textile revival hero gets a fitting tribute at Abraham & Thakore’s first Lakme Fashion Week show

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The home clean-up

Teja Lele Desai on areas that you might overlook

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Connect with nature

Creating pockets of green in urban spaces will ensure the species is sustained, says Anupama Mohanram

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A stunning end to a stuttering ride

With a grim and powerful finale, Sharp Objects is bound to leave a lasting impression

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The rise of sci-fi

With metaphors for real-life problems and the need for escapism, here’s why this genre is taking over our screens right now

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The dark side of Mowgli: In conversation with Michael Seresin

Cinematographer Michael Seresin on why films ought to reflect the darkness in real life and how Mowgli will be a fresh take on the beloved character

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SC quashes FIR against actor Priya Varrier, director and producer of ‘wink video’ movie

‘The song picturised on the Malayalam folk song which has been in the public domain since 1978, cannot be termed as blasphemous’

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The virgin cocount oil effect

Virgin coconut oil that has traditionally been used in skincare now gets contemporary application in artisanal products. September 2 is World Coconut Day

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The virgin cocount oil effect

Virgin coconut oil that has traditionally been used in skincare now gets contemporary application in artisanal products. September 2 is World Coconut Day

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Thor's Chris Hemsworth set to make Netflix debut in India-based action-thriller ‘Dhaka’

Actor Chris Hemsworth is set to make his Netflix debut with an action-thriller film titled Dhaka, according to a statement released by the streaming s

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

‘Stree’ movie review: scary, funny and unwieldy

Between chuckles and stabs of fear Stree tries to offer some feminist lessons

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The uncommon canvas of Krishna

Remembering Prof. Krishna Reddy, whose demise has created a void in the world of art

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Meticulous mix and match

In a performance for Susanskriti series, Kathak exponent Rujuta Soman impressed with her quick silver expressions

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The flight of love

A slick production, “Prem Kabootar” offered an evening of sparkling humour and youthful vivacity

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Lest we forget...

Shubha Mudgal paid a melodic tribute to Pandit Ramashreya Jha on his 90th birth anniversary

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Been there, heard that

With dollops of quirk, Stree’s short soundtrack sounds eerily familiar

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‘There’s room for everyone’

Self-assured without being cocky, Arjun Mathur on his Netflix debut and spending close to two decades in Bollywood

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Native to Nippon

Bandra gets a small eatery offering traditional and contemporary Japanese fare, and a milk pudding worthy of repeats

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Looking for Bhima

A koodiyattam-inspired show about the second Pandava

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Know your award-winning Kannada films? Take our quiz now!

The Kannada film industry has been churning out award-winning cinema for decades. Here’s a quiz testing your knowledge about some of the gems of Kannada cinema.

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Between the lines

In his latest solo, Paresh Hazra brings together some old and new works to present a wide spectrum of his oeuvre

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Set in stone

US-based jewellery designer Preethy Gerald, who was in the city recently, on how she takes inspiration from everything around her

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One with the Earth

These ceramic artists from Auroville are gearing up to display their works at the Indian Ceramics Triennale in Jaipur

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Mind your language

As Ajit’s Vivegam is released in Kannada as Commando, a look at the fraught dubbing issue

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Fund-raiser concert for Kerala flood victims

Do For Kerala Concert, a charity concert to raise funds for the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund is on September 2

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Conversations with God, Cinderella and Fear

A bench, a friend, a fairytale character. Anything can be a vessel for conflict resolution in Jungian psychodrama

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Behind lens and screen

A two-day workshop on smartphone filmmaking will take participants through the paces of short film production

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I don’t feel objectified, says Malaika Arora Khan

Queen of dance numbers, Malaika Arora on why she feels she can do justice to all the songs she performs in

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Growing pains

Anjali Menon’s Koode unveils the macho male persona and reveals the vulnerable child within

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Breads of the hills

Baked in households across the State, these quintessentially Himachali breads can be sweet or savoury

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On a gilded platter

With age-old recipes and fine crystal cutlery, recreations of royal banquets are the country’s new culinary trend

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All that is Indian

For its latest farmers market, SunnyBee eschews the exotic for local produce from across States

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Keshav traces his Krishna journey

How does one approach an idea that has been represented visually for thousands of years? Artist keshav on his Krishna trail that began in 2002

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Creativity at this best

The Sangita Kalavardhini series held recently at the Fine Arts Society, Chembur, featured the vocal concert of Vignesh Shankaranarayanan. It was here

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To take one at face value: facial recognition for feedback

An Indian startup uses facial recognition to give scene-by-scene feedback to major Hollywood studios

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Sujata Mohapatra’s dance of ecstasy

Sujata Mohapatra on how Odissi derives its sensuous and lyrical beauty from ‘Gita Govinda’

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Oblum: Sartorial soles for the gentleman

Shoe savant Tarun Oblum stays true to his vintage tonalities through his creations at his eponymous label, while discussing the controversies that may come with his work

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Riders of the rapids: the Ladakh Kayak Festival

Kayakers from across the globe battled the raging waters of the Indus River at the just-concluded Ladakh Kayak Festival

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Birju Maharaj in step with Krishna

Pt. Birju Maharaj gets Krishna bhakti too in legacy

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Driven by rhythm

Sachin Prakash on the joy of presenting the mridangam in both traditional and contemporary settings

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Vera Lynn: The Forces Sweetheart

Vera Lynn's version of ‘We'll Meet Again’ continues to be an anthem of hope for the war-hit

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She who tills the land: spotlight on women farmers

City-based Organic Farmers Market trains the spotlight on women cultivators

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Kannadasan found Krishna within

Krishna consciousness seeps through the works of Kannadasan

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Nagphani: The serpentine horn

Nagphani is a traditional instrument of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is played during festivals

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‘@Nartanasala’ review: Humour lacks bite

The title itself is suggestive of the tone of the film

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Aruna’s tryst with the blue-eyed boy

Janmashtami is round the corner, and a thrill of anticipation strikes while recalling the festival’s classic ingredients — the compelling aroma of ch

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The Park’s New Festival: Light, sound and soul make art

In its 12th edition, The Park’s New Festival features art, comedy, music, movement and more

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A bridge of sticky mango: introducing Chennai to Thai cuisine

For Chef Siriporn Krasaeat, popularly known as Chef Joy, introducing guests to the food of her homeland is just another part of the job

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Surprises across the Durand line

A Pashtun couple opens up their Bengaluru home to serve visitors home-cooked Afghanistani and Pakistani cuisine

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The making of ‘Krishnaya Tubhyam Namaha’

Veteran dancer, Padma Subrahmanyam, recalls how her vision came true

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‘I love the frolicking Krishna’

Very early my mind got fixed on the Krishna of Brindavan, and the receiver of Rukmini’s letter

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NEW SHADES OF ART

Relief Art Gallery— Studio Khaleel will add to the art scene in Hyderabad

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Boarders’ delight

For those returning to Ooty, chopsuey and chilli chicken at Shinkows completes the homecoming experience

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Krishna — the Eternal Mesmeriser

Composers have drawn poetic pictures of Krishna’s many-splendoured form

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Utterly butterly obsessed: world of homemade flavoured butters

Love toast? Now add a gourmet twist with infusions of bacon, pesto and curry leaves

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Lost in time in Luxor

With its magnificent temples and pharaonic tombs, Luxor, once known as Thebes, is where ancient Egypt rests in all its glory, discovers Fabiola Jacob

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Bridge across forever: Germany’s centuries-old Merchant’s Bridge

Red and white, yellow and brown, grey and blue — houses on Merchant’s Bridge or Kramerbrucke are colourful. But they have no numbers. Or addresses. E

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Having it the Dutch way at Turf café

Dutch-themed bistro, Turf café, offers an assortment of European delicacies, a range of burgers and a variety of desserts to choose from

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In the river of dreams: exploring the Amazon

The Amazon’s dark forbidding heart is a place for chills, thrills and wonderful calm

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‘I want to be a family entertainer: Badshah

As Badshah comes up with a new music series, the rapper talks about its unique format and the state of independent music in the country

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A striking success

Tajuddin Syed was determined to change his profile in his daughter’s school diary — he did it after the success of ‘RX100’

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Films with star power

Darshan launched the teaser of Iruvudellava Bittu while Kavaludaari will have its trailer release in the US

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All’s well that ends well

In Bhasa’s rarely staged Swapnavasavadattam - Act VI, King Udayana is reunited with his beloved

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Music as therapy

Autism did not become a hurdle in Pooja Ramesh’s journey in music

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Children on the rooftop: Ladakh for the little ones

Clear-blue skies, snow-covered mountains, crystal-clear waters... Ladakh is a great holiday destination. But can you take the kids along? Here’s a quick guide for parents

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Angling for a ‘fishing holiday’? Here’s how you can catch one

Limpid waters, silence and the thrill of reeling in a record catch, are drawing people to fishing holidays

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Ticket to the past

Among the last of its kind in the country, the Railway Printing Press at Royapuram prints tickets with machines dating back to 1927

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Youth brigade in action in floot-hit areas

Youngsters from the capital city rolled up their sleeves for a clean-up mission

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Anjali Gopan is inspired by the Napier grounds

The shutterbug zooms in on the green spaces of the museum and its premises

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‘Write’ help at the right time

Many people came forward to write notes for students who had lost their notebooks in the flood

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

For the child in all

Sarkari Hiriya.... and Ondalla Eradalla are two children’s films that are in news currently. The sudden interest in children’s films makes one want to ask if in content they are afterall for children?

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Thoughts at 40

Sandhya Kalavidaru, under the direction of S.V. Krishna Sharma, has nurtured a band of actors since its inception in 1977

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No more song-and-dance for Shriya

Ahead of ‘Naragasooran’, the actor talks about a switch to cinema that she enjoys

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When patriotism usurps cinema

Though Gold crosses the ₹100-crore mark, Satyameva Jayate turns out to be the real winner

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Getting down to business

I have a dream, a song to sing, to help me cope, with anything. No, this isn't a piece on ABBA. But my dream is to organise a great conference on the

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Supernatural, spooky and strange

Director Amar Kaushik on the mysterious mishaps on a horror-comedy set, how location is everything, and the fun of adapting stories for the screen

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An evening of world music

Catch Bosque Magico playing its blend of flamenco, jazz, world and classical music

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An ode to Nature past

‘A Mirror of Life’, an exhibition of paintings by five artists, depicts man’s lost connection with Nature

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Endorsing trees

Actor-director Jaggesh is a tree lover. He is against cutting them and advocates planting saplings

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Spotlight on social realities

The germ for the idea for Nishkasit emerged from the playwright's loss of a relative to honour killing

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‘I love cinema’

Riya Suman hopes to make a mark with her second Telugu film

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Art from Nature

The tree will be the focus of Ishrath Humairah’s latest show, which features artists from India and abroad

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Keeping it raw

Veteran actor Dharmendra opens up on his poetic side

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Festival frenzy in Kollywood

Tamil cinema has a packed calendar in the coming months

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Harikrishna commanded regal presence in Telugu cinema

Nandamuri Harikrishna, who passed away on Wednesday, had the similar baritone voice, the same regal presence and the aqualine nose of his father and

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Lights, camera, boo!

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor on their childhood obsession with ghosts and experimenting with film roles

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Desi drama and Neil Simon’s enduring legacy

While tributes to the American screenwriter and playwright Neil Simon, who passed away at the age of 91, have focused, quite rightly, on his star-spa

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The buzz about Badshah

Right before he takes the stage, the rapper gets talking about live shows, songwriting, and his latest album

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The call of the keys

Keyboardist Joanne Kong examines some famous musical compositions and speaks about the importance of learning music

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Chennai: Take two

Artists A Visvam and N S Manohar present their perspectives of the city at a show organised in celebration of its 379th birthday

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These recent innovations help you to decide what films to watch

Several recent innovations are allowing people to decide what films to watch, when, and where

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Pickled goodness

Preetha Anand talks about how she launched her range of non-vegetarian pickles

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Scaling mountains of garbage

Why are the Solid Waste Management Rules not yet implemented in our cities?

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NOIR PAR EXCELLENCE

Atul Kumar’s ‘Detective 9-2-11’ received all round applause from the audience and the feedback is amazing. K Akshay wins a Meal for Two at Taj Krishna for his review

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Car of abundance

Giving customers what they want is the easiest way to guarantee success. And that’s exactly what Honda plans to do with the all-new, fifth-generation CR-V

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From a roar to a whine

Will the new battery-powered motorbikes command a cult following like their thrumming older brothers?

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‘I love driving, especially manual vehicles’

Prajwal Devaraj on the musical memories in his first car

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More Sheeran than Guetta

With a mild makeover and a new hybrid petrol engine, Maruti’s flagship sedan gets ready to carry on the battle in the mid-size sedan segment

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Of deals and double crossing

The Hindu Theatre Fest 2018 ended on a thrilling note with Mahesh Dattani-directed ‘Double Deal Reloaded’. Priyank Khare wins a Meal for Two at Taj Krishna for her review of the play

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Little acts of painting

Ayushi Sharma turned a burnt abandoned car into a piece of art and soon the city got a new selfie spot

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Ageing with grace

Tapsee Pannu on picking roles and her current fitness goals

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Between the bloodlines

As Ghoul streams into our living rooms, co-producer Vikramaditya Motwane and actor Radhika Apte tell us what lies behind the shadows

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Flavours with a punch

Candice talks about her restaurant, Chinita, dedicated to serving Mexican food

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Elza Soares: a voice that cheers for women’s rights

At 81, Brazilian samba legend speaks about various issues

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‘Residential societies are a microcosm of Indian polity’

From television to films to now web series, Habib Faisal’s fascination with true stories has remained unchanged

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Indian actor Soundarya Sharma bags role in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’

Ranchi Diaries actor Soundarya Sharma has bagged a role in the American superhero film titled Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot.“This I can say

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‘Forget biopics, make films on the common man’

Deepika Padukone, in the city for a store launch, chats about women-centric cinema and why Piku remains her favourite film

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Banking on debute vehicle

Director Jayashankarr recounts how he landed ‘Paper Boy’

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Sushi and Sambar: Wheeling their way around the world

Married couple Yuka Yokozawa and Sunil Kaushik recall their tour of the Silk Route and beyond — in times of political unrest

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Sticking to his passion

Hockey player, Deepak Thakur, on his game, memories and more

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Grounded in films now

Producer Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah, known for his association with films as Kirik Party and Godi Banna Sadharana Maikattu says he became a film maker by chance

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Sentido Coffee Brewers : All about the brew life

This new café in Kondapur offers flavourful sips of specialty varieties for both the discerning and rookie coffee drinkers

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Tom Hardy says he is signed on for two more ‘Venom’ films

Actor Tom Hardy has said that he is ready to play Marvel antihero Venom in more than one film, as he is contracted with Sony for three movies. The 4

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Yoga asanas for the shoulder

It’s time to give your shoulders a good stretch with the trusted child pose and its variations

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Yoga asanas for the shoulder

It’s time to give your shoulders a good stretch with the trusted child pose and its variations

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The journey of Amit Samarth, the first Indian to complete the Trans-Siberian Extreme

Amit Samarth on how he spent 25 sleepless days cycling along the midlands of Russia

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The journey of Amit Samarth, the first Indian to complete the Trans-Siberian Extreme

Amit Samarth on how he spent 25 sleepless days cycling along the midlands of Russia

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Humanity to the fore; Vishnu Edavan on his latest short film Kalki

Coimbatore-based short filmmaker Vishnu Edavan on his love for the medium and his latest work Kalki

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Raj Kapoor’s iconic RK Studio up for sale

Not viable to rebuild it after fire: Randhir

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Tony award-winning U.S. playwright Neil Simon dies at 91

Simon's plays made him a wealthy man and many were turned into films, which made him even wealthier and earned him four Academy Award nominations.

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Venice Film Festival courts controversy

In a first, Netflix productions included

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Plucky air guitarists chase stringless glory in Finland

Japan’s Nanami Nagura won this year’s world championship

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Who is Kevin Kwan?

For the first time in 25 years, a Hollywood studio released a film with an all-Asian cast last week, a welcome dose of diversity. Warner Bros. Studio’

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The poetics of metonymy

Are we open to the idea of the machine as a creator of art?

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Trailer watch: ‘96’ takes the audience through the years

The Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha Krishnan-starrer 96 has been generating a lot of buzz ever since the single Kaathalae Kaathalae was released last month.N

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With love, from Kerala

Hidden in the nooks and crannies of our bustling city are gentle reminders of Kerala’s roadside stalls selling hot cups of tea and snacks

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Easy riders

Girish PV and Suraj Henry travelled from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on classic scooters

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Notes from Kodaikanal

Both students and local youth play a vital role in keeping the hill station clean

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Trailer watch: ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam’ goes in all guns blazing

The trailer for Mani Ratnam’s much anticipated Chekka Chivantha Vaanam hit YouTube on Friday and has already racked up more than 200,000 views.The mu

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Ghost stories: Bollywood hasn’t figured out how to use spectres in its cinema

Stories about the supernatural can be funny, melodramatic, tragic, or all of that at once

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Tamil cinema’s taste for tipple

Almost every other Tamil film features bacchanalia, if not in a starring role, then certainly as strong supporting cast

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Ashwatthama: Loving, losing, growing

Those timeless conversations about death

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Truly ‘Apa ke naam’: Aurat! Aurat! Aurat!

It was Urdu that was celebrated as much as Ismat Chughtai at Ravindra Bharati on the inaugural day of ‘The Hindu Theatre Fest 2018’. Hyderabadis gave a big thumbs up to the play Aurat! Aurat! Aurat! (Ismat Apa Ke Naam 3) and their response to the Citizen Review was overwhelming too. Rajshekhar Roy wins a Meal for Two at Taj Krishna for his review of the play.

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In sync with Rajwada style

Roomali Garh impresses with its rich Rajasthani fare

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The popularity of an unlikely artist

Artist Bakula Nayak has made the art fraternity notice her works even though they do not fall into any particular bracket

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Tame end to ambitious start: Neevevaro

Slow pace and poor screenplay mar the film’s narrative

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Chip and beast

Saavn’s new podcast combines animal facts with hilarious ads from fictional sponsors

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Priceless at Tiffany’s

How Truman Capote’s novella makes its presence felt in several on-screen stories

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Chicago’s best jazz singer

Loretta Holloway is all set to dazzle city audiences

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Arabian nights

Syrian chef Nicola Kadmos plots an introduction to Levantine cuisine with his ongoing food pop-up in the city

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Classical voyages with IndoSoul

IndoSoul is touring India with The Park’s New Festival, even as its third album, Two Sides of Karma, is releasing online

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Who is the next Bollywood star?

On our obsession with stars, star kids and our own kids, in no particular order

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Do the crazy

The Hollywood hit film is turning the spotlight on Asians and we are loving it

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Alpha review: A Palaeolithic love letter to dogs

Alpha traces the origins of man-canine friendship through an inviting old-fashioned narrative

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Know your Hollywood classics? Take our quiz now!

Hollywood classics have given us romances, drama and murder. And almost all of the movies have spiffy dialogues which are full of class and elan. Take our quiz on famous dialogues from Hollywood classics now!

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Cirque on steroids: the circus comes to India

Over a period of three decades, Cirque du Soleil has developed more than 42 productions that have toured to approximately 450 cities. They have all p

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Who is the next Bollywood star?

On our obsession with stars, star kids and our own kids, in no particular order

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Do the crazy

The Hollywood hit film is turning the spotlight on Asians and we are loving it

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‘Mile 22’ review: Dazed and confused

There’s a line in Mile 22 during an interrogation where a female character asks, “Do you think because I’m a woman, I’m incapable of violence?” It wo

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Water play

Tamil Nadu’s lone Jalatharangam artiste Anayamapatti S Ganesan talks about the art of creating music with water-filled bowls

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Who put white sauce on my paniyaram?

Chef R Rajesh gives traditional fare a new twist to present a fusion menu at Hotel Heritage

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Onam with the flood-affected citizens

Today is Onam and many volunteers are in flood-hit areas with the affected lot

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A heady medley

Mahesh Raghvan and Shravan Sridhar bring their brand of Carnatic fusion music to the city this weekend with live concert Carnatic 2.0

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Cirque on steroids: the circus comes to India

Over a period of three decades, Cirque du Soleil has developed more than 42 productions that have toured to approximately 450 cities. They have all p

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‘Lakshmi’ review: A predicable, yet passable film where dance trumps drama

A moment after we’re first introduced to Lakshmi (the immensely talented Ditya), we’re shown a closeup of her feet. She’s the kind of girl who goes t

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‘I salute the youngsters’

Superintendent of Police R. Nishanthini talks about coordinating flood relief work and what Onam means to her this year

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Must-have products that are worth the price tag

With a wide range of options in the market today, affordable makeup often works just as well as its more expensive counterparts, which makes you wond

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When duty calls

For these people, festivals are celebrated at work, in the service of the people, and that, perhaps, best captures the ethos of Onam

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How I got my Valentino

Who said you have to be stinking rich or go broke to buy that coveted luxury brand? Here is how an eight-month no-buy plan helped me

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Consider this saviour in real estate

These days one gets to hear about ‘Title Insurance’ especially from people connected to real estate. Let us try and understand what this new insurance

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Not just a comedian

Bollywood is now changing for the better as it is giving an opportunity to character artistes to go beyond the mundane. One such name is Manoj Pahwa

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‘Echcharikkai’ review: a taut thriller that needs more zing

'Echcharikkai' plays out well most of the time as a thriller, dishing out twists often

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Gin and jazz in Bangkok

A bluesy evening that only gets better as our cocktail aficionado discovers bars that experiment with fat-washed rums and grassy notes

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Jeroen Wolterink brings jade and stingray leather into our living rooms

With his materials library and work with unique mediums, the Dutch designer is updating our luxury interiors

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Three indie films at the Toronto International Film Festival

With the Toronto International Film Festival unofficially kicking off the awards season, these entries from India, with stories on exile and love, make us proud

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In pursuit of a break

Arun Kumar, who was always a part of the criminal gang on screen, finally gets his first solo role

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‘Eccharikkai’ review: a taut thriller that needs more zing

Echcharikkai plays out well most of the time as a thriller, dishing out twists often

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‘Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi’ review: inconsistent and farcical

The latest in the Happy franchisee gets broad and farcical but Jimmy Sheirgill steals the show yet again

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Chamar Studio gives rubber tyres a second life

Bombay Black — the debut collection of Chamar Studio’s minimalist line of handbags, wallets and belts — is crafted using recycled rubber tyre sheets.

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Many shades of Green

The Green Shop opens its first store in Coimbatore with a raft of initiatives

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A click away

From maintenance and repairs to construction and design. Saran Chatterjee, CEO, Housejoy, tells Nidhi Adlakha about what’s new at the service provider

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Eminent artist Krishna Reddy no more

Master printmaker and sculptor Krishna Reddy passed away on Thursday in New York. He was 93. Born in 1925 in Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Reddy we

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Classical voyages with IndoSoul

IndoSoul is touring India with The Park’s New Festival, even as its third album, Two Sides of Karma, is releasing online

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Kitty Su in Delhi: a symbol of inclusivity

In a city where night clubs are known to be strange places for sexual and gender minorities, Kitty Su has emerged as an inclusive space

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A new beginning

Noted Kuchipudi artiste Shallu Jindal brings to Delhi an art institute that seeks to nurture the creative soul of India

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‘Being a good actor is not enough’

Ali Fazal on striking a balance between box office success and doing content-driven cinema

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Not just a comedian

Bollywood is now changing for the better as it is giving an opportunity to character artistes to go beyond the mundane. One such name is Manoj Pahwa

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Flavours of Malabar

Mushthri Althaf offers home-made meals and especially loves cooking Kerala cuisine

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Kannada actors do their bit to rebuild Kodagu

Actors from the Kannada film industry are enthusiastic about actor-director Ravichandran’s grand plan to rebuild Kodagu

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Mystery makers

The popular perception is that Hindi cinema doesn’t give much space to suspense-thrillers, but there have been films that continue to give us goose bumps. Read on...

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In sync with cosmic-play

Speaking of the wisdom permeated in life and universe, “Bhaanika” took us to the era of “Natyashastra”

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Takeaway for a cheat-free keto diet

Keto Kanteen’s menu is designed specifically for those on the said diet

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Kappa Chakka Kandhari: On a quest for tapioca

Chef Regi Mathew and his partners ate at 265 homes and 65 toddy shops for research. The result is a busy, home-style Kerala eatery that exults in simple food and local ingredients

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Farmer to the masterchefs

It’s no accident that this Japanese farmer is a celebrity and a favourite among leading Parisian restaurants

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Veteran Marathi actor Vijay Chavan dies in Mumbai

The actor, who has featured in more than 350 films, was reportedly not keeping well for some time and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

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Theory and practice

Young Manipuri dancer Sinam Basu Singh wants to present his spiritual dance form to the world

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Drenched in emotions

Odissi exponent Madhulita Mohapatra evoked the essence of monsoon for Delhi’s connoiseurs

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Waiting for divine justice

Danish Iqbal’s “Indra Ki Talwar”, an adaptation of Khwaja Ahmed Abbas’ short story, portrayed the evils of caste system

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Different streams, one destination

The 22nd edition of Parampara series saw a riveting collaboration between two generations of musicians

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Sweet sister act

Trained by celebrated patissier, Adrian Zumbo — Isha Shetty and her sister launch a new cake delivery service that tucks in four to six layers in all its desserts

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Brewing a change

Powai gets a new beerhouse offering handcrafted brews, wholesome bar food and a satisfactory dining experience

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From Arabic folklore to an Indian prison

The makers and actors of Ghoul discuss the traces of reality in the dystopian fantasy, jump scares and spooky sets

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‘I shouldn’t belong to just one audience’

Making his Bollywood debut this week, Jassie Gill talks shedding shame and Bollywood’s treatment of Sardars

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Saving a Kannada school, the Rishab Shetty way

'Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai' on a touchy subject to hit the screens on Friday

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Shaping it up

At the studio to be set up at the upcoming Ceramics Triennale in Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, well-known British artist Kate Malone plans to allow the viewer enter her world of glazes and surprises

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The miracle did not happen

Like his other recent films, Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam 2 doesn’t make an impact

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Funny one-liners, flimsy plot

For a standard set-up such as this, Disenchantment has humour and suspense in unequal measure

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in nostalgia

The 88-year-old R. Paramasivan is a treasure trove of theatre songs, as well as a chronicler of company theatre in Karnataka. The veteran harmonium player knows over 1250 songs for which he doesn’t need to look into a book. With a voice and memory that is untouched by time, he reconstructs the grandeur of the golden years of Kannada theatre

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A timeless stitch

As Shrujan brings their exhibition to the city, Ami Shroff gives us a glimpse of the journey of the craft revival organisation

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The sarod brothers

Music for Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash is as much a family affair as a solo pursuit

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Sajith Satya and Anirudh Ravichander team up for new single

Sajith Satya debuts in the independent musical scene with ‘Kettavano’

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Building bridges

How the deluge brought out the best in people as they united to help the needy

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All for one, one for all

Community kitchens become a runaway success in flood-hit places

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Swimming against the tide

Three techies recount their encounter with the flood

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Celebrating with music

‘Bhavayami Raghuramam’, held in the capital city, featured kritis on Lord Rama

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Bring on the laughs

Papa CJ, Cyrus Sahukar, Danish Sait and The Improv with Saad Khan perform together in the city tonight

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Ink your heart out

De-stress, express, and reconnect with your innermost thoughts and feelings with this mindful inking workshop

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Your own garden of Eden: 1

Large tropical fruits — mango, jackfruit, coconut — are household assets that can be grown in your backyard

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Mad about makhana

The crunchy little lotus seed is a godsend of taste and texture

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Whisking up new flavours

Indian dishes paired with wine? Sarah Todd shows us how, by creating a new menu for a restaurant in Gurugram

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Everybody wants to be an actor: Rasika Agashe

Rasika Agashe rues the lack of understanding about the struggle to do meaningful work

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Whose music is it anyway?

Aretha Franklin, who passed away recently, was raised on church music but became the ‘Queen of Soul’ with her secular songs

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Familiar, yet exotic

Head here for vegetarian comfort food in a variety of imaginative iterations

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Harmony of notes

Veteran T.V. Sankaranarayanan showcased his prowess at a concert in Thrissur

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T.M. Krishna presents moving recital

It was a memorial concert, suitably sensitive

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Sharpen your knife: National knife day

On National Knife Day, we speak to chefs to know about their favourite tool at work

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Like batter for chocolate

The humble stone-based idli grinder is enabling a global bean-to-bar fine chocolate movement

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Celebrating the Woman

On August 30, Anita Ratnam will present ‘A Million Sitas’ at the Jomba Festival at Durban, South Africa

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Youth make a statement, seniors reveal class

Sunaadalahari offers a platform for the young and seasoned vocalists

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With music as the binding factor

A concert of vintage Christian kritis is happening in Chennai, tomorrow

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Colours of succour

The art community in Bangalore is rallying behind Kerala and Kodagu

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Rising to the ocassion, with buns

A bunch of bakers and volunteers get together in Thiruvananthapuram to do their their bit for the flood-affected

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Chef Suresh Pillai’s #CookForKerala aims to raise funds for the flood-affected

The chef Suresh Pillai takes inspiration from his European experience of #CookForSyria

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How meals were ever ready for the flood-hit and volunteers

Chefs in the city stepped up to supply food packets by the thousands to volunteers and relief camps

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Beaten rice is the new two-minute food

Sweet or spicy, beaten rice is a ready-to-eat snack

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A new benchmark

With the eloquent portrayal of Central Park’s benches in her black and white frames, Shraddha Rathi leaves behind a lingering thought

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Sing me a story

Noted musician and writer Vidya Shah on her fascination for folk, and her project that explores how gramophone changed our listening experience and lives of performers

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‘Double Deal Reloaded’: It happened one night

Mahesh Dattani, whose ‘Double Deal Reloaded’ is the closing play of ‘The Hindu Theatre Fest 2018’, says all plays are spectacles. It is the scale that varies

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CBS' 'The Big Bang Theory' to end in 2019 after 12 seasons

Season 12 of “Big Bang” premieres on September 24.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Forbes list: Akshay Kumar world’s 7th highest-paid actor, Salman Khan in 9th place

The two are the only two Bollywood actors to make it to the top 10 highest-paid actors list, compiled by the publication.

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‘Thala’ Ajith starrer ‘Viswasam’ first look released

The first look of actor Ajith’s next film Viswasam was released on Thursday morning. The film is directed by Siva and is produced by Sathya Jyothi Fi

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From sugary fudge to cruise menus: in conversation with Curtis Stone

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone on what’s new at his restaurants and how he is gearing up for Masterchef Australia’s upcoming season

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Dialling-up the Punjabi quotient

Composer Sohail Sen scores a mediocre soundtrack for Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi

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Jazz: the sound of surprise

There’s nothing like a nostalgic chat. The other day, over a phone conversation, jazz event organiser and critic Sunil Sampat asked me how I got hooke

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Watch: Lyricist Vairamuthu gets candid about working with AR Rahman

Rahman’s tunes require the syntax of language and words that are not commonly used, said Vairamuthi after his latest collaboration with AR Rahman for

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Covering Telugu hits

Vizag shows Capricio some love as the band brings alive Telugu movie classics in a live performance

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Flutter tales from the hills

Nature enthusiasts record over 100 species of butterflies in the south-western slopes of the Palani hills in Theni

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The best of times, the worst of times

If the most devastating flood of the century almost brought Kerala to its knees, it also brought in an army of Good Samaritans who came from all over the State to help people get back on their feet

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Sobha Viswanath loves to unwind by the seashore

Beaches at Kovalam and Varkala are favourite spaces for the entrepreneur and fashion designer

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Into troubled waters

The fishing community in Kerala sailed into the thick of action with boats and men

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Between the lines

For their upcoming performance, Thermal and a Quarter, and Grey Shack turn reflective, going for an intimate gig without sponsors

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Vairamuthu on 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam': 'To find order in disorder is the biggest challenge in writing lyrics for a AR Rahman tune'

Lyricist Vairamuthu opens up about his work in Mani Ratnam’s upcoming Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

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Tracking tales

The Bhalku Rail Museum is full of intriguing tales and artefacts that take you back to the building of Kalka-Shimla heritage toy train

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Morals vs success the core theme of 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam', says Vairamuthu

The Mani Ratnam-AR Rahman film has seven songs which will be released on September 5

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Citizens review ‘In search of Dariya Sagar’

Exploring human vulnerabilityIn Search of Dariya Sagar is a poignant portrayal of a third-generation Sindhi’s search for roots. It’s told through the

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‘I am a director’s actor’: Aishwariya Lekshmi

Aishwariya Lekshmi, the heroine of the Amal Neerad-film Varathan, on her tryst with tinsel town

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Water and spirituality

Sujatha Venkatesh choreographs a show that looks at how water connects us

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Sprinting on a paralleltrack

Award winning actor-director Nikhil Manjoo’s next film is Ammana Mane with Raghavendra Rajkumar in the lead

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Detective 9-2-11: 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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Longing, belonging

From the knolls of Inverness to the cemeteries of Kandy, it’s time travel for families as they journey in search of their ancestors and their roots

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When the best things in life are budget

Here’s why you must read the fine print before booking yourself on a low-cost airline

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Poetry in times of war

Lyricist Vairamuthu opens up about his work in Mani Ratnam’s upcoming Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

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7 Reasons why a supercar is like a superfood

For starters, they both have the word super in them, which instantly feels like there’s an invisible red cloak around them that can make you fly

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Kollywood’s last-minute hiccup

Examining the reasons behind cancellation of shows on the day of a film’s release, a phenomenon that happens only in Tamil cinema

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The immortals of Harappa

Ancient citadels, dry well and intriguing scripts... Dholavira is a magical ghost town mirroring a civilisation that thrived here millennia ago

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Oscar-winning Danny Boyle out as next James Bond movie director

He quit due to “creative differences”

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Nuts over butter

As more and more people are turning to nut butters for taste and healthier alternative, Sangeetha Ashwin launches a range in the city

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Two worlds in conference

For a young theatre group to come good on the promise of the blurb, so frequently overstated these days, is a rare occurrence indeed. Pune’s Theatre F

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‘Wherever Happy goes trouble follows’

Director Mudassar Aziz and Diana Penty on the ever-expanding Happy Bhag Jayegi universe

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Indus Creed: Truth to microphone

Indus Creed weigh in on the advantages and challenges of being musicians in this day and age

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Plenty of SUV

Yes, a petrol-engined Mahindra XUV500 exists, and we find out how it fares against the more familiar diesel engine version

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Getting behind the wheel

On why it is unusual to find women chauffeurs

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Hitting refresh

Small changes on the outside and big changes on the inside make the Range Rover Sport more modern and desirable

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Top turners

Dhiram Shah takes stock of the world’s best convertibles to look back on

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The Beetle and the Tatra

Eighty now, the People’s Car rides back in time to meet a mate from its youth

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Fabulous 50s and swinging 60s

Gaurang Shah’s new collection for Lakme Fashion Week, called Anupama, harks back to the era

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Super Sunny

Sunny Leone is happy hosting ‘Splitsvilla’, showing the world her makeup line and having her story unfold in her biopic series

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Looking for a formula

Uday Shankar is ready to wait for his big break

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Celluloid celebration of freedom

The freedom of expression that came with the Independence, old themes resurfaced with new interpretations and controversies

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A perfect lap

Nihar Ameen is thrilled to have got a permanent pool space at The Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence

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Weight loss that matters

For Purnima Mandava, women’s fitness is more than running on treadmill or lifting weights

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Citizens review ‘Bali’

A twisted takeIs blood thicker than water? Does family mean everything even with power? Is revenge sweet? Nimmy Raphel’s twisted take on The Ramayan

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The anatomy of a frenzy

Debutant Shahid Kabeer’s Unmaad captures the plight of a meat seller

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How 'Airport' kick-started the disaster movie trend in Hollywood

It’s a burning building! It’s a doomed ocean-liner! Multi-starrer disaster films and spoofs have followed in the wake of Arthur Hailey’s Airport, which turns 50 this year

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Monday, August 20, 2018

Promotional videos on Netflix being tested

Subscribers say they are not happy

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Weinstein accuser paid teen to settle assault case

Asia Argento was a leading figure of the #MeToo movement

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‘Whatever role is written for you, will come’

Sonakshi Sinha on alarming fan encounters, imprudent trolls and keeping busy

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I taught Salman Tamil, says Prabhu Deva

Prabhu Deva talks about Lakshmi, a script that was tailor-made for him, his evolution as an actor and director in the past 25 years

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‘Didn’t think I’ll work with Anil Sharma’

Genius will be his first film with the Gadar director

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Citizens review ‘One Night Only’

An energetic masterpiece Powerful and vivacious, One Night Only gorgeously combines an ancient epic with the struggles of the transgender community to

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Citizens review ‘Karuppu’

The yin-yang factor A completely unconventional movement theatre piece, Karuppu, was an experience which will linger in my memory. At one level, it w

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Lyrical revolt

The song ‘Kurravaada’ was one of the first songs Madala Rangarao made popular through his films

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‘I am against remakes’

In his second outing Harinath comes up with a thriller

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It’s an airplane!

It’s a burning building! It’s a doomed ocean-liner! Multi-starrer disaster films and spoofs have followed in the wake of Arthur Hailey’s Airport, which turns 50 this year

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How I learnt resilience

When the small manufacturing business that I ran collapsed and it happened twice in quick succession, I was distraught and overwhelmed. I sought coun

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How I learnt resilience

When the small manufacturing business that I ran collapsed and it happened twice in quick succession, I was distraught and overwhelmed. I sought coun

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Going solo

Srinivas Prabhu is the only character in Bimba - Those 90 Minutes based on the life of playwright, Samsa

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Every breath you takes

Breath, the foundation of life, is a powerful force that impacts not just our physical and emotive states, but also our flexibility and mobility

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Building more than bodies

We may be an increasingly health-conscious country, but simply opening up hundreds of expensive gyms won’t be enough, says personal development coach Billy Garnon

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Every breath you takes

Breath, the foundation of life, is a powerful force that impacts not just our physical and emotive states, but also our flexibility and mobility

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Building more than bodies

We may be an increasingly health-conscious country, but simply opening up hundreds of expensive gyms won’t be enough, says personal development coach Billy Garnon

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

‘English Vinglish’ actor Sujata Kumar dies after cancer battle

Family sources say she was suffering from fourth stage metastatic cancer

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Shyamal & Bhumika’s ‘Muse of Mirrors’ bridal couture: 18th Century extravagance and timeless Indian regality

Unveiled at Angasutra this past weekend, Shyamal & Bhumika’s latest line is a testament to the spectacular palaces of Europe and to the global Indian bride. In a sit down, Shyamal Shodhan chats couture and sustainability

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A world within the computer monitor

With ‘Searching’ up for release worldwide, Aneesh Chaganty talks about the making of an emotional thriller that unfolds behind the monitor

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Prince’s 1995-2010 albums hit streaming services

Over 300 songs from his later career is available for download

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How chai arrived in India 170 years ago

It all began with a Scottish mandarin who smuggled a tea plant from China in 1848

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Who is Anubhav Sinha, the filmmaker who strikes a chord

Two weeks ago three Hindi films — Fanney Khan, Karwaan and Mulk — started their run at the theatres together. Of them, the most diminutive and modest

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas announce engagement

Actor Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas have officially announced their engagement after a pooja ceremony held at the her residence here

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Drawing a new story

After a year long training under artists working at Chickpet Metro Station, Puia from Mizoram is ready to take a leap

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Like grandmas make it

Suganya Selvaraj is taken aback by the response her simple home-made podis have received in just a year

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Coimbatore for Kerala

In the wake of the Kerala floods, many organisations and individuals in the city are collecting relief material to be sent to the affected areas

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Why is rural India always so inauthentic in cinema?

More often than not, makeshift Film City locales stand in for ruralscapes that exist nowhere in particular

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In Assam, questions of life still await answers

Memories, in the State, are dominated by violence, death and disappearances

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Kamal Haasan’s greatest artistic obsession is himself

Vishwaroopam 2 is Armageddon in Abbottabad. Or Jalalabad. Or somewhere. It doesn’t matter because plot doesn’t matter

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Thank you for the music

Cheap, intimate, visceral live music: where can we find it?

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Power and the people: the message of Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam

What Alam, like a stream of other voices, relays that there is immense integrity and value in dialogues and counter-dialogues

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Notes from Dandeli

We sat at the edge of the forest, on benches, with our books and sunglasses. Every now and then I photographed the way the light fell through the pink

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Subhankar Banerjee: ‘I believe in telling a story’

In a candid conversation, tabla wizard Pandit Subhankar Banerjee talks about creating unique aural and rhythmic designs

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Grilling question!

If you are in search of succulent seekh kababs, Qureshi Kabab Corner is your destination

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Songs for all times

Hindustani vocalist Madhup Mudgal, principal of the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, speaks of negotiating changing times while retaining old world values

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Friday, August 17, 2018

The nightcrawler of modern ambition

Back in 2013, long-time screenwriter Dan Gilroy’s directorial debut Nightcrawler hit our screens. At the time, as an aspiring film critic I didn’t qu

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Beyond wild dreams

A group show explores dreaming as a political act, for both humans as well as machines in a 24/7 economy

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‘I do not paint on demand’

Veteran modernist artist Madhvi Parekh’s first Mumbai retrospective is reflective of a relentless pursuit of painting and passion

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Bombay vintage

Malini Vachani-Akerkar’s accessible luxury jewellery designs are inspired by the city’s art deco architecture

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Irani café 2.0

A new restaurant in Dongri offers Parsi food for the nostalgic soul

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Waxing without waning

Vinyl sales are on the rise, but so is a community of like-minded music lovers who are gathering to celebrate their passion.

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PVR completes acquisition of 71.6% stake of SPI Cinemas

Leading multiplex operator PVR on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of 71.69% share of South India-based chain SPI Cinemas. SPI Cinemas o

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Making millets your own

Have you switched over to millets? A Food Festival in the city shows you how

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The journey of the famous Ooty ‘varkey’

Ooty’s iconic varkey holds its head high in a market flooded with adaptations. Now, as its fans battle for a GI tag, take a look at its colourful journey

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Looking towards India for design

Clarissa Bowers, Miss World America 2017, wears a Ponduru Khadi gown created by the fashion designing students of the city

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Cinema Quiz: Travel flicks in Hollywood

Every once in a while, wanderlust bites Hollywood and we get to watch some interesting characters take a journey that will change their lives. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about Hollywood’s travel movies.

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Between the lines

Regin Rose’s Mother of 1084, to be staged this weekend, is rife with metaphors

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‘Kolamavu Kokila’ review: a quirky, ridiculous and fun film

However, the whole film is not as great as the sum of its parts

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Off the screen

Celebrities in Kerala are leveraging their stardom to mobilise help for the flood-affected in State

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‘I believe in telling a story’

In a candid conversation, tabla wizard Pandit Subhankar Banerjee talks about creating unique aural and rhythmic designs

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Sherrin Varghese’s cover video of ‘Do lafzon ki...’ breaks gender stereotypes

The video features singer Veena Parasher and transwoman Ain Honey Arohi

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Lars Andersson and Sunita Shanker at LFW

Playing matchmaker to designers and artisans, Sustainable Fashion Day at LFW links back to our cultural heritage

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A tale of one city

Powerful city images and beautiful moments of Madurai captured by Nicholas Francis will soon be launched as a pack of collectible postcards

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The eye of the camera

It is World Photography Day on August 19 and the cameras are out as shutterbugs prepare to capture the best of Visakhapatnam

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The thing about Kajol

Back on screen after three years, with Helicopter Eela, the actor gets chatting scripts, parenting and egos, and is as irrepressible as ever

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The family that plots together

No characters worth rooting for in Succession; only those you hate less

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Beginning of the end

Not all start-ups survive, and Zach Braff’s show based on one will not return for a second season. But the leading actors tell us why it is still worth a watch

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‘Once I start playing the first few notes, I’m in my element’: Matt Savage

Matt Savage and his inspirational journey in music

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Rise of the elevator

Ruth D’souza Prabhu on how the trend is gradually catching up in the country

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What’s love got to do with it?

Mindfulness is so last year. 2018 is all about self love and the brands are in on it, too

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Digital diorama

Can technology help revive artisanal textiles? These designers say yes

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Handmade Journeys offers customised luxury holidays

Former journalists Alisha Wadia and Friyan Driver curate holidays you will not find at your neighbourhood travel agency

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‘I want people to associate my food with gluttony’

Chef Aarudhra Giri on why she doesn’t think gluttony is a sin and the opening of her new café

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3M: The change makers

With a prototyping lab and materials library, the makers of the Post-It are amping up innovation in India with a new design centre

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The invisible heroine

In “Sakhi - in praise of the friend”, the supporting character of Indian mythology found centre-stage

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‘It’s very important to have your style’

DJ Aqeel is in Delhi at least twice a month for his shows, and he calls it his favourite city in the world. Recently, he played at Playground at JW M

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Ragas that heal

As “Tansen” completes 75 years, let’s revisit the music and message of the K.L. Saigal-Khursheed-starrer

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Closing act

Monisha Jaising’s finale at the Lakmé Fashion Week trades minimalism for splendour

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Preeti Vasudevan on her latest choreography

New York-based dancer Preeti Vasudevan and I are talking about the importance of rituals. We are in London’s Hyde Park beside the Serpentine Lake on

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One more biopic planned on former CM Jayalalithaa

A veteran filmmaker has also expressed interest in making a film on her life

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Binding imagination

Cement was re-imagined as a functional product in an exhibition where the construction material took on many avatars

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One with the lord

As Chitra Visveswaran and Bombay Jayashri take “Meera – The Soul Divine” to Shimla, the seasoned artistes tell us what makes the dance drama special

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An ode to motherland

Veteran Odissi exponent Ranjana Gauhar talks about her ongoing fest, “Saare Jahan Se Accha”

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A candidate for the king’s post!

Using slapstick acting style and Chaplinesque technique, “Nautanki Raja” highlighted a clown’s journey to scout for an appropriate person to hold reins of the throne

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Soaked in devotion

Mythological stories came alive as stalwarts of Indian classical dance took stage at the annual Parampara Festival

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Best of three

Despite the lowest of the trio’s budget and screen count, Mulk triumphs over both Fanney Khan and Karwaan

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I- rock and vada pavs

Every year on August 15 and 16, rock fans all over the city would head to Rang Bhavan at Dhobi Talao in our black Scorpions or Pantera tees to attend

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Space odyssey, Haryana style

Aadyam’s Hello Farmaaish juxtaposes the world of astronauts with rural community radio

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A slice of goodness

The Pizza Bakery joins the contest for the perfect pizza, aided by soft cheese, European beers and flaming pyrotechnics

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Will the real Ranga Rao please stand up

He has so many facets and varied interests but the one thing V.A,K, Ranga Rao is absolutely in love with is dance

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A sense of longing

Debosmita Dam, who directed a dramatised reading of Igor Bauersima’s norway.today recently, discusses the solitude experienced by a generation that grew up in a connected world

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Drake breaks the Internet

Two singles from his latest album have triggered a deluge of fan videos. Two Indian film stars make an impact with one

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The call of the hills

Malanad Calling 2018 blends nature and music to provide an experience that goes beyond the concerts

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A treat for car lovers

The second edition of the Vintage Car and Bike Show at Hotel Fortune Pandiyan was a big hit with vehicles from another era on display

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The dance of Freedom

How artistes captured the spirit of Independence through their productions

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Art and Opposition

Music and dance have always transcended religion. So what’s the noise all about?

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The hidden cycling clubs of India

They’re active at the crack of dawn, before the traffic comes alive, before the day’s work begins

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Scent and sensibility

Some olfactory pampering while navigating chaotic roads replete with ill-mannered drivers and dodgy potholes

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Food on my mind

Vibrant Tamil Nadu Food 2018 was a platform for some innovative ideas such as edible carry bags and cost-effective mobile kitchens

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An ode to the desi appetite

The Tastes of India food festival at GRT Regency focuses on Indian spices and curries

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The emotional spin

A few ill-informed zealots hijacked the social media last week, and the mischief escalated into a full-blown controversy, with more elements joining t

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A concert that bore the RK stamp

Ramakrishnan Murthy’s brought out the essence of Ramnad Krishnan’s singing at a tribute event

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Fiery when it rains

From curd rice to curries, red chillies are an inherent part of family meals in the monsoons

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A taste of North-West Frontier Province

Walk into this age-old restaurant in Mumbai to go back in time. And, like Brad Pitt, order baingan ka bharta

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Art for everyone

Hyderabad artist Manohar Chiluveru is working on a public art project Odyssey, which will involve 24 cities worldwide

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A play with two storylines

This novelty didn’t take ‘Nagammal Padasalai’ far

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Reign of goodwill

Many helping hands are at work to aid the flood-hit people in different parts of Kerala

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Well hello, Mr Fish

En route Dhanushkodi from Rameswaram, is an unassuming yet famous little roadside beach shack that serves sea-fresh catch. Try the fish curry with a dash of raw mango

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Hashi: Let the chopsticks guide you

Hashi is a cute little eatery that will satisfy your craving for dimsum, sushi and some authentic Japanese rice

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Bhavana Reddy performs at Kennedy Center

The event was organised to mark India’s Independence Day

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It’s more than just a feminine touch

In every walk of life, women have contributed richly to the growth of the city: from journalism to science

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Beyond its cultural trope

Naman, the annual Odissi dance festival that took place in Bangalore, drew from the stylistic diversity of Odissi

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Meet Kailash Kher, the teacher

The popular singer celebrates the spirit of Independence by reaching out to aspiring youngsters

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Focus on different facets of Krishna

Parwati Dutta and Parvathy Baul focussed on Krishna Bhakti

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Ekam 2018 brought together myriad art forms

The event brought together dance, poetry and painting on one platform

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Ashraf Hydroz’s music for the soul

The qawwali singer recently enthralled listeners in Tripunithura with Sufi music

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Beyond idli-dosa-sambar

Chef and influencer Thomas Zacharias drives from Coimbatore, through Salem, Madurai and Karaikudi right up to Chennai, to learn about Tamil Nadu’s diverse food cultures

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High five

Vishnu Dev, a doctor from Thiruvananthapuram, sends in his top five moviesSchindler’s ListA German businessman gets wary of the Nazi government due t

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Rama’s eye-catching coronation

Sreeramapattabhishekam Kathakali presented in the capital city recently was an occasion to see many veshams on the same stage

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Nirupama Menon Rao’s new role as a singer

The former diplomat speaks about her flights of melody and how it has always have had a special place in her life

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Shop with a conscience

My Cup of Tea was a fashion pop-up with a tilt towards sustainability

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Filmmaker Vijay to direct Jayalalithaa biopic

It will be launched in February

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Art is a reflection of life

Abhinaya, and Sringara were some of the themes around which a recent conversation between Praveen Kumar and Madhu Nataraj took place

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Shaped for the sea

On this stretch of the coast, Samai Reboul and Nico Erni’s names are synonymous with quality, hand-made surfboards

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Wave hello to the annual Covelong Festival

Put on your sunglasses and let the wind mess up your hair as the annual Covelong Festival, with surfing, live music and scrumptious food, is back

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The making of Chennai's old-fashioned honey candy

In a bylane in Old Washermanpet is Udhayam Thaen Mittai, where workers roll, cut and fry bright orange dough to supply the city with old-fashioned honey candy

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

About life and selfies

Dinakar Thoogudeepa came up with an out-of-the box promotion strategy for his film — Life Jothe Ondu Selfie — which releases tomorrow

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Creating tapestries of sound

Passing through Mumbai last week was Japanese composer Yasuhiro Morinaga. Arts aficionados in India would know of him through his collaborations with

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Feast like a Parsi

SodaBottleOpenerWala lays out an elaborate platter to celebrate Navroze

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Satyamev Jayate review: Too much masala spoils the broth

John Abraham-starrer Satyamev Jayate is all about vigilante justice, a lack of logic and gratuitous violence

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Lens and the city

Senior photographer Nagraj V reminisces how he honed his skills on the streets of Bengaluru

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Songs of freedom

When the songs of Kishore Kumar and Rafi are married to a good cause, it can only mean lasting happiness

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‘It will be a sure-shot hit’

Director Parasuram promises a change of image for Vijay Deverakonda in ‘Geetha Govindam’

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Geetha Govindam review: The good guy takes over

‘Geetha Govindam’ manages to entertain within its thin storyline

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A taste of good times

Fairfield by Marriot serves up an impressive vegetarian thali with both Gujarati and Rajasthani specialities

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Bowled over!

Different bowls and different foods from across the world... that’s what On The Go’s Let’s Go Bowl’ing food fest is all about

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For the love of jhal muri

Meet Nikhil Haldar, who has made Kolkata’s delicious snack popular in the City of Destiny

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The last horizon

Eat, sleep, ride... How Praphul Kumar braved snowfields, razor-back mountains and spells of dizziness cycling solo from Manali to Leh on a Trek Marlin 29er, an all-terrain bike

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Ambling in Aizawl

Notes from the Mizo capital, where life moves at the speed of a leisurely stroll

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Into the great unknown

Gandikota’s majestic canyon and Belum’s dark caves make for a great weekend trip

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In the embrace of Buddha

Sri Lanka is a melting pot of the old and new with ambitious new buildings and ancient heritage co-exist in serenity

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Walking the path to Zen

Sheila Kumar makes a trip to three well-preserved heritage sites in Sri Lanka and learns some lessons for life along the way

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A delicious chaos

Cabin restaurants make true-blue Calcuttans turn into poets even after 150 years. It may be the kabiraji, the brain chops or the old-age charm. Grab a map and don’t forget your Gelusil

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When we mastered the masters

As Gold makes it to theatres, Balbir Singh (Sr) relives the memories of 1948 Olympics when the Indian hockey team routed Great Britain in the final

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Chai chronicles on stylish flatlays

Having made a home in Hyderabad, Odisha-born Subham Swain aka Zuvamart regales his network on Instagram with eye-catching cups of chai

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‘Gold’ review: This Gold does not glitter

Despite the presence of the national anthem, the tricolour, and a story based on India's first Olympics win, the film’s nationalism fails to bring the goosebumps on

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Chai chronicles on stylish flatlays

Having made a home in Hyderabad, Odisha-born Subham Swain aka Zuvamart regales his network on Instagram with eye-catching cups of chai

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

‘Decision to sell SPI cinemas financial, not political’

SPI Cinemas CEO says the brand is in the people’s hearts and that's something no one can take away’

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Reviving the lost art of playwriting

The second edition of the Sanchita Manch fest will feature three new original plays

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‘An artist can’t ignore society and tell a story’

National Award winner at 19, Riddhi Sen discusses playing a transgender character and his upcoming film with Kajol

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Amjad Ali Khan releases new rendition of national anthem

The sarod rendition of ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was released ahead of India’s 72nd Independence Day

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All the President’s men

National Geographic celebrates the legacy of one of Indian Army’s oldest regiments — the President’s Bodyguard

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What does PVR taking over Sathyam signify for the film industry?

The big news in the entertainment industry is PVR cinemas taking over the iconic Chennai-based SPI Cinemas with 76 screens across 17 properties in 10

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I am experimenting with ambient music, says ‘Chi La Sow’composer Prashanth Vihari

Chi La Sow composer Prashanth Vihari on KM Conservatory and how it influenced his music

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Addressing issues

Director Nila Madhab Panda is back with yet another story of our times

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‘Tis the Season

Subtle glamour is the way to go, this wedding season

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Ctizens review ‘Barff’: A cobweb of truths

Replete with humourThe audience of Chennai, on a sultry evening gets transported to the pristine paradise (Kashmir) where it’s chilly and snowy, cour

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Karuppu: Inner demons, outer faith

Indianostrum’s Karuppu delves into the evil that resides within every man

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Batting for Bali

Nimmy Raphel’s deep and reflective Bali re-looks at the events that lead up to the battle between the vanara king and Ram

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Monday, August 13, 2018

‘Comedy is the only thing I’m not intimidated by’

Naveen Richard on the second season of his mockumentary series Better Life Foundation and global domination

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PVR-Sathyam deal: Your popcorn is safe, but there's more in store!

Now that Sathyam Theatre has merged with PVR, the team is strengthening their home-grown food brand, SPI Diners, beginning with the launch of cloud kitchens

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On the curry trail in Mannady

A walk with food blogger Krishin Somasekhar across George Town throws up hidden culinary gems, from Ramnad cuisine to experimental Bohri fare

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PVR-Sathyam deal: Your popcorn is safe, but there's more in store!

Now that Sathyam Theatre has merged with PVR, the team is strengthening their home-grown food brand, SPI Diners, beginning with the launch of cloud kitchens

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PVR-Sathyam deal: Your popcorn is safe, but there's more in store!

Now that Sathyam Theatre has merged with PVR, the team is strengthening their home-grown food brand, SPI Diners, beginning with the launch of cloud kitchens

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I prefer direction to acting: Konkona

Actor Konkona Sen, awarded the Gollapudi Srinivas Award for A Death in the Gunj, reveals why direction is a reflection of a filmmaker’s personality

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Meet Prashanth Vihari, the music composer of ‘Chi la Sow’

Dedication and patience have brought music composer Prashant Vihari recognition

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Okami HD and Dead Cells: Fun on the go

Okami unleashes its divinity on the Nintendo Switch and Dead Cells adds a new twist to roguelikes

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Aditya Pamnani discusses his short film ‘Drive’

The conversational psychological thriller packs in some life lessons on road

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Vennela Kishore: I cannot mimic, and I’m not a stand-up comic

Revelling in the reception to his work in ‘Chi la Sow’ and ‘Goodachari’, Vennela Kishore decodes his serious approach to comedy

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‘Gradient Descent’: when Artificial Intelligence meets art

On a mission to create a new genre of art, the ‘Gradient Descent’ show in Delhi observes how artists around the globe are using machines to make masterpieces

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Hippy hippy shake

Hip mobility is important, especially as we age, because it gives flexibility and prevents aches and pains elsewhere in the body

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Hippy hippy shake

Hip mobility is important, especially as we age, because it gives flexibility and prevents aches and pains elsewhere in the body

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Did someone say 1984?

Why we must resist the Chief Wellness Officer with every fibre of our being

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Did someone say 1984?

Why we must resist the Chief Wellness Officer with every fibre of our being

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The rough guide to going vegan

We spoke to people who’ve been on the journey, to give you the lowdown

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‘Weight loss starts in the kitchen’

Changing her relationship with food helped Damini Mishra drop over 50 kg

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‘Weight loss starts in the kitchen’

Changing her relationship with food helped Damini Mishra drop over 50 kg

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The Bhuvi-Bumrah mantra for fitness

Cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar talk health, food, and shoes

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The Bhuvi-Bumrah mantra for fitness

Cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar talk health, food, and shoes

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

If I hadn’t taken a break, I wouldn’t be where I am now: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja on his penchant for love songs and why he’d love to do an independent track someday

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The name’s Idris: Elba the first black Bond?

The actor’s Tweet fuelled speculation

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60 scandalous years for Madonna

The pop superstar, who is turning 60 on August 16, is breaking new barriers

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Saturday, August 11, 2018

A Kathakali fact about FACT

FACT’s Lalithakala Kendra , a centre for the arts, is being revived. Its Kathakali school, however, has faded into oblivion

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Raising the horns at Wacken festival

Hyderabad metal band leaves the audience begging for more after its performance in Germany

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Netflix’s Insatiable slammed for fat-shaming

Though touted as a dark comedy by the streaming service, critics say it is homophobic and denigrating to transgenders

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Quiz: On Karunanidhi's tryst with cinema

DMK chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was a master orator and writer. The seasoned politician who passed away recently has penned the dialogues for many Tamil films that went on to become critical and box office successes. Here is a quiz on his tryst with Tamil cinema

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Rashmika Mandanna’s license to dream

With three Telugu films lined up, Rashmika Mandanna talks about her small town moorings and how life has changed after cinema

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It all boils down to loyalty to the story: Aanand L. Rai

Aanand L. Rai is showing exactly how to break the art-commerce divide in Bollywood

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Angels with dirty faces

The honour killing scene in Harakiri is harrowing

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Shanu Lahiri’s book ‘Tabled’ is a living installation of memories

The artist, who died in 2013, was an acclaimed renegade of the Kolkata art scene.

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Theatre is no longer an unlikely full-time career

There was a time when being able to “just do theatre” was an unheard-of luxury. Not any longer

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A long time before Veere

Aruna Raje’s 1988 movie Rihaee first addressed female sexuality

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A Kathakali fact about FACT

FACT’s Lalithakala Kendra , a centre for the arts, is being revived. Its Kathakali school, however, has faded into oblivion

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Bow, wow, wow, hangout with us at ‘The pet cafe’

While your pets socialise, chill and dine, you can occupy yourself with some board games

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Notes from the Andamans

The archipelago is dotted with hints of its murky past and subsequent revival — it towers over you particularly at ‘Kala Pani’ or Cellular Jail

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The travellers’ path

A young team takes the initiative to make Pollachi a dream destination for tourists

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Laddoos that are anything but sweet

One of the most delectable street food items, the divine taste of ram laddoos ignites dollops of nostalgia

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Keep calm and aloe on

From saffron kajal to rosewater spritzes, our beauty columnist walks us through the discoveries of her debut book

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Bollygarch effect

You cannot get away from the money, makeovers and good life, Instagram or not

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Make way for the gentle giant

Starting this Sunday, Gaj Mahotsav traces the journey of the Asian elephant from mythology to the present

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