Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Upping the charm quotient: Secunderabad

As roads get better and well laid out footpaths replace the unkempt sidewalks owing to Metro rail, Secunderabad sure is looking prettier

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A date with the past at Charitra Malika at Amaravila

The complex showcases vignettes of the lifestyle of people in southern Travancore

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Malayalam Pallikkoodam promotes Malayalam language

It moulds a generation that holds the language and culture close to their hearts

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‘Everything seems meaningless and dark to me’

Turkish film director, photographer, screenwriter and actor Nuri Bilge Ceylan on melancholic lives, working in solitude and exploring the unknown through cinema

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‘Padmaavat’, ‘October’ part of IFFI screening

The non-feature section includes Burning

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Jazz trivia for the musical soul

To go or not to go, that was the question, when I heard jazz pianist Chick Corea would perform at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir in Bandra later this week.

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Masala Coffee to launch first track from its debut album, ‘Kimaya’

The indie band Masala Coffee releases the first track, ‘Arivaal’

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Bhima’s fearless act

A Koodiyattam recital of Kalyanasougandikam featuring Margi Sajeev Narayana showcased the Pandava’s inexorable firmness of purpose

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Artist Bhattathiri, the man of Malayalam lettering

The calligrapher from Thiruvananthapuram loves to embellish the letters of the Malayalam alphabet

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Funcher Shop celebrates the quintessential Malayali, quirks, warts and all

The merchandise venture was started by a group of Malayalis in Bengaluru

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Making merry, the Malayan way

A Shrikumar takes a break from the usual sightseeing in Malaysia and instead checks out the state-of-the-art theme parks

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Director Raj talks weaving the right narrative for ‘Mallesham’

Through passion and determination around all things Mallesham, director Raj extrapolates his storytelling process from first stitch to finishing

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High five

Goutham R, an MBA graduate from Kozhikode, sends in his top five moviesThe PrestigeThe Christopher Nolan movie depicts the rivalry between two highly

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Will it be a Sarkar Deepavali?

The Vijay-starrer hopes to repeat the the success story of last year’s Mersal

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Mercury rises in the Alps

Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic that celebrates the rock band Queen, releases on November 2. A look at the Montreux Riviera in Switzerland, that’s long been associated with its lead singer Freddie Mercury

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Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairman

Mr. Kher cited commitment to international TV show as reason for his resignation

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All the Globe’s a stage

At this Elizabethan playhouse in London lies your truest chance to discover the original William Shakespeare

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What’s cooking in Kyoto?

At the Nishiki food market, tourists are often left pondering ‘to try or not to’

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‘There is a nod to Chicago,’ says composer Danny Mulhern on ‘What They Had’

There’s a deeply heartfelt score in Sundance pleaser ‘What They Had’ and the film’s composer describes his process

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Stories from a forgotten war

From military weapons and a real-sized battleship to the Armistice Agreement and personal belongings of soldiers, The War Memorial of Korea, Seoul, paints a poignant picture of the Korean War of 1950

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Humans and chocolate: a 5,000-year love story

Scientists analysed artefacts at the ancient site of Mayo-Chinchipe civilisation in Ecuador

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Ritu Sarin: Movies in the mountains

As the seventh edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival starts tomorrow, festival director Ritu Sarin gives us an insight

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I want to entertain the viewers with my films, says Shane Nigam

The young actor, known for playing intense characters, speaks about breaking the mould

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

‘Who’ - A story told differently

Ajay Devaloka assures a different experience with his film Who

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A rare triumph for aspiring scriptwriters

Varun Rajendran’s case a precedent of sorts for those looking to safeguard their intellectual property

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HC clears decks for Vijay-starrer 'Sarkar' release

The move follows director A.R. Murugadoss agreeing to acknowledge similarity of film with 2007 script

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‘I am trying to get rid of the noise of the world’

Mia Hansen-Løve talks to Aseem Chhabra about the quiet quality of her films and searching for the undefined in India

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Figments of reality

Artist Ranbir Kaleka merges imagination and real life scenarios in single frames

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Drama at MAMI

While movie buffs might have their fill at the ongoing Jio MAMI 20th Mumbai Film Festival with Star Festival (MAMI), if one were to really scour throu

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For that spooky look

Rosie the Riveter and Daenerys Targaryen for the ladies and emperors for the gents are trending this Halloween

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The poetic rock rascals

Amrit Rao and The Madrascals with Oorka and Peepal Tree will perform tonight

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Rainbow-hued cheer

A pilot training programme by ThoughtWorks Hyderabad bats for an inclusive workplace for the LGBTQI+ community

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The‘spectator’ hobby

As auction houses for collectible vehicles have shown in the West, the hammer can bring wider attention to the preservation of historical machines

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A fresh take

Get a glimpse of the India-bound Volkswagen T-Cross SUV

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Pulling more than her weight

How a woman who started working late in life now moves the earth

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Character analysis

The souped-up version of the Tata Tiago is here. Does it deliver the goods?

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The girl in the yellow kurta

Trisha’s costume in 96 is the rage, with youngsters wanting to wear and flaunt it for Deepavali

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A cataclysm of raves in the city

Budweiser Sensation Rise 2018 at Gachibowli Stadium does come with its ups and downs — but it sure is worth it

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Monday, October 29, 2018

When two worlds collide

Pooja Gaitonde and Louiz Banks stretch the boundaries of music with a marriage between Sufi and jazz

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Parallel screening of short films dropped from Jio MAMI

A parallel screening of two shorts, dropped from the Jio MAMI 20th Mumbai Film Festival With Star due to their association with those accused of hara

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Unmasking the killer

Like all genres, slasher films have their own set of rules that are mostly followed, resulting in a happy jolt of surprise when they are subverted

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Chennai sabhas constitute ICC against sexual harassment of performing artistes

To be headed by a woman, the Internal Complaints Committee will have five members and will be enlarged by including members from the dance and drama fields in the future.

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Not without my daughter

Pianist Charu Suri’s album looks to her daughter’s innocence for hope in a dark, difficult world

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The journey of a vegan mountaineer

Ahead of World Vegan Day, we speak to Kuntal Joisher, one of the few vegan mountaineers to scale Mt Everest

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The journey of a vegan mountaineer

Ahead of World Vegan Day, we speak to Kuntal Joisher, one of the few vegan mountaineers to scale Mt Everest

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A bright spot under the sun

As ‘Mithai’ gears up for release, Priyadarshi talks about the incredible fame and space he enjoys in the industry

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Art that’s good to gift, and keep

Creatif in Hyderabad reimagines works of eminent artists to present utilitarian and décor collections

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More on the plate this time!

Food and music lovers had a good time at the just concluded North East Festival

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Art that’s good to gift, and keep

Creatif in Hyderabad reimagines works of eminent artists to present utilitarian and décor collections

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R Madhavan announces ‘Rocketry’

Last seen in the Tamil thriller Vikram Vedha, R Madhavan is gearing up for the release of Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, a biopic on veteran ISRO scienti

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Red Dead Redemption 2: ‘A monument to story-telling’

The much-awaited Red Dead Redemption 2 takes us back to the wild, wild West

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I’m a fan of ‘Michael Madhana Kama Rajan’, says Vidhya Iyer

Screenwriter Vidhya Iyer shares her experience working in Hollywood

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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2: The saga continues

The second season of The Handmaid’s Tale adds to the stories of June, Luke, the Commander, Serena and Nick while introducing new characters

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A retro take on a lensman

It is the title of the film that draws you to it first – PP. Debut director Virat Manjunath smiles as he explains what it means. “It is the short form

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Saturday, October 27, 2018

Don’t feel defined by ‘The Crown’ role, says Claire Foy

ACtor Claire Foy says she does not feel that she is defined by the role of Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown.The 34-year-old actor shot to global fame

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Lagos shimmers as fashion hub

Designers proud of the ‘unapologetically African’ prints and colours on show

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Iconic painting of Delhi Durbar of 1903 restored

The art work, measuring 17 feet by 11 feet, will soon be put on display at one of the renovated galleries of the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata

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‘French Viplavam’ review: An ambitious attempt gone awry

K.B. Maju’s period comedy never erupts into its full vitality and beautyA few minutes into K.B. Maju’s French Vipalavam, you are hit by a wave of deja

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YouTube channels in regional languages are growing and how

There are over 230 million regional language users online, compared to 175 million English users

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Heart over heels

A book about the physical and emotional aspects of the heart, and how one impacts the other

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‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’ review: Time to play the dummy

A tired sequel to 2015’s ‘Goosebumps’

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Have a sustainable Deepavali treat

From organic chocolate wrapped in reclaimed cloth, and karupatti sesame balls, to jalebi made of seeraga samba rice, this seems to be the season of jo

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Notes from Myanmar

If anything best reveals the Myanmarese-Indian bond, it is the local food

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A stroke of ill-luck

Support a loved one with a small gesture and grow your knowledge of this debilitating problem

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Perfect like pasta

Discovering four classic recipes made touring around Amalfi, Cetara, and Salerno even better

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Heart over heels

A book about the physical and emotional aspects of the heart, and how one impacts the other

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This fiery chicken curry will leave you sweating but you won’t stop eating

‘Ankapur Chicken Curry’ is the hot new calling card for Telangana cuisine

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In search of the perfect jalebi

It might be just a bit of deep-fried flour dipped in sugar syrup, but the perfect one is like a Hermès bag

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ARE YOU SENSIBLE ABOUT GOALS?

With no dearth of action and inspiration around us, it’s best not to get swayed into making other’s goals our own

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#ThatToo is the new

My neighbour, who worked as a clerk at an insurance company, told her daughter to slap a boy who was repeatedly following her. She did not rush to sch

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Give us starch

Death by famine: the undramatic side of war

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Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2019

Here are the to 10 cities that you must visit in 2019 according to the travel experts at Lonely Planet

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A brush with literature

Anu Zafaran’s art is about the thought out and the pleasing

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SUNNY days are here

Sunny Wayne on what makes him tick

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A tasty project

Cooked with the best of ingredients, the Biryani Project delivers various variants of the rice dish at your doorstep

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Out of the Saif zone

With Sartaj Singh finding the target audience, Saif Ali Khan is back in business. Has he carried the good form to Baazaar? Read on...

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Grin and beer it

Fizzics, a portable beer dispenser, can make all types of beer fresh, tastier and smoother by removing the harsh taste of carbon

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In conversation with Chandana Bala Kalyan

Chandana Bala Kalyan's carnatic take on the instrumental jazz classic ‘Take Five' has over 2.3 million views. In this video, she explains the concept

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Riding the wave: Neil Bhoopalam and Kalki Koechlin on their latest show 'Smoke'

Having débuted at Cannes, Neil Bhoopalam and Kalki Koechlin’s latest show Smoke explores Goa’s dark underbelly

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Friday, October 26, 2018

'Kaththi' makers restrained from selling remake rights

Even as the much awaited release of film director A.R. Murugadoss and actor Vijay’s Sarkar is facing a legal battle, the Madras High Court has restrai

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Hunter Killer review: Lukewarm waters

Raving about America’s greatness does not a great action film make

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Cinema as an intoxicating experience

Shaina Anand, curator of MAMI’s New Medium section on creating a festival within a festival and creating a multi-screen experience

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Walking in the woods with Bua

Just a few kilometres away from Mumbai is a forest collective established by former city slickers, now dedicated to living off the land

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Queer shades at MAMI

The festival this year offers a few LGBTQAI+ stories from around the world

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Pandit Ajay Prasanna: In tune with tradition

Pandit Ajay Prasanna remembers his father and guru Pandit Bhola Nath Prasanna

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‘Baazaar’ review: Collapse at Dalal Street

The Indian version of the 1987 Hollywood hit Wall Street is uninspired, unending and uninteresting

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'Jarugandi' review: A taxing comedy of errors

A film that meanders with little purpose

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Fashion’s new support system

Marks & Spencer’s line of mastectomy bras, Knitted Knockers and the Poorti Kit are just some of the ways that survivors are beating the breast cancer blues

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The stark aesthetic of Vincent Van Duysen

With his new book set to launch today in Mumbai, the Belgian architect and designer talks about his his pared down aesthetic

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Paro, a new luxury brand from Good Earth

As Anita and Simran Lal launch their newest brand, the Good Earth founder on plans for a wellness retreat and the best way forward

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The twilight zone

At Kochi’s Cult Modern, find collections that walk between the old and the new

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All songs considered: Chandana Bala Kalyan on her social media rise

Chandana Bala Kalyan leans forward, starts her phone camera, and begins to sing. The melody: instrumental jazz classic ‘Take Five,’ sung Carnatic styl

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Making Bengaluru an international destination for investment

This was the key agenda at the State government-supported ‘National Association of Realtors India’ 10th annual convention

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Who is the winner at food awards?

Personal vanities, cultivating camps, boosting the influencer image - the purpose of most Indian food awards these days can leave the humble diner unimpressed

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How toxic is your city?: a look why air monitoring devices are the rage in India

As smog season begins and firecrackers add to the haze, there is a spurt in the demand for air monitoring devices across the country

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Russia, India working on agreement to ‘jointly produce’ films: Russian Envoy

Russia and India are working on an agreement to “jointly produce” films to boost people-to-people ties, the Russian envoy said on Friday and asserted

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‘I didn’t expect Soorya to become a movement in itself’: Soorya Krishnamoorthy

Soorya Krishnamoorthy on taking uncharted territories in art and culture, opening a free space for artistes and running the largest cultural festival in the world

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For the beauty bucket list

Make-up must-haves that should be in your shopping cart

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When flavours invade your plate

Drive down to this cosy food joint for some lip smacking Sindhi cuisine

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Four sides of loneliness

Four short films that train the lens on the slow extinguishing that is ageing

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Movie: Vummadi Kutumbam (1967)

Starring N T Ramarao, Savitri, Krishnakumari, Relangi, Sathyanarayana, Prabhakara Reddy, S Varalakshmi, Suryakantham

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Now showing at China’s Taj Mahal

A film festival that is as much about the place as it is about films

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Corn for the feet

Algae foam, corn derivatives and bio-nylon — Vivobarefoot’s new line of performance shoes will be made out of sustainable materials

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Lassi and more

If you like a good glass of lassi, this outlet has plenty to offer

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How we’re killing journalism

Get this: there will always be readers, just like there will always be people who stream content all day long

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‘I consider myself a student of music’

Armaan Malik opens up about the unspoken challenges faced by singers, and how putting a face to the voice is important

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The best of all worlds, with Sean Roldan

Singer Sean Roldan on his return to the city stage this evening

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The home building guide

Time consuming, but rewarding in the long run, says Sanchit Gaurav

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Charming thatch

It’s an aesthetic blend of tradition and modernity, says Anupama Mohanram

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Quotes from top designers to make your home design project easier. Teja Lele Desai

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Actor Suraj Sharma on life after Pi

If searching for God on Facebook sounds like a satire of the times we live in, then God Friended Me is a slightly silly and contrived yet heart-warmin

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Notes from the Busan International Film Festival

October is always typhoon season around Korea and Japan, and this year was no different. I followed Typhoon Trami as it battered Japan; my flight to t

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Riding the wave: Neil Bhoopalam and Kalki Koechlin’s on their latest show Smoke

Having débuted at Cannes, Neil Bhoopalam and Kalki Koechlin’s latest show Smoke explores Goa’s dark underbelly

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Anitha Shaiq on her journey with music

The singer talks about her experiments with music and exploring the Sufi genre

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Confessions of an artiste

Award-winning sculptor V Satheesan values the emotional rewards earned through his work than other accolades bestowed on him

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Something for everyone

Grub Fest 2018 will see a blend of traditional and gourmet fare

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Malini Awasthi: Celebrating the idea of Awadh

Malini Awasthi shines a light on different strands of the secular culture that continues to live on through its music

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Enthralling concert

The brother-sister duo of J.B. Sruthi Sagar and J.B. Keerthana presented a scintillating Carnatic music recital

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A life away from limelight

To me, Annapurna Devi epitomises a rare artiste who remained diffident about public recognition of her art which might be difficult for many to compre

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Remembering a reclusive genius

Acclaimed sarod maestro Rajeev Taranath recalls his transcending bond with Annapurna Devi

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Riot of colours

Around 50 works of artist Ravi Kattakuri are displayed at his solo show

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Goodwin’s all heart: a look at the chef’s extravagant, yet comforting cooking style

Masterchef Australia’s first winner is all about bringing extravagant roasts and comfort soups to the table

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Of monsters and phobias: how India’s horror genre is evolving

This Halloween, take a look at how Indian horror is now defined by strong storylines and a real-world connect

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An enthralling evening

Prof. B.N. Goswamy and Malavika Sarukkai made profound presentations on Vishnusahasranamam and the Bhagavadgita

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Baked to perfection

The Haunting of Hill House is a show that’ll leave you with a smile and a tear

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Plastic on a loom at Pune-based Aarohana Ecosocial Developments

How the Warli tribal artisans of Pune-based Aarohana use the charkha to transform trashed plastic into fabric

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Exploring the tropes of ‘FOMOMG’

In Hyderabad, FOMOMG is doing the opposite of online trends by not taking the web by storm — in an effort to get people to regroup their goals

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Rika, Park Hyatt: Delicious theatre, courtesy Japan

Chef Myo Zaw Aung and mixologist Roxanne Read come together in a perfect synergy of drama, relish and indulgence titled Rika

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Sunny side up for Sunny Wayne

The actor says he loves it that the audience hate his vengeful Kesava Kurup in Kayamkulam Kochunni

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‘Genius’ review: mediocrity at its best

Genius is a carelessly-written and poorly-enacted drama that’s packaged as a ‘message’ film

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Sensation Rise 2018: Rise for the city and for rhythm

Sensation Rise 2018 has taken a socio-political curve this year — but don’t worry, it’s still about experiential fun and top-notch music

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Drum roll, please

German drummer and composer Wolfgang Haffner on how his drum kit came to consume him and help liberate jazz for new audiences

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Legacy of a yogini

Flautist Nityanand Haldipur remembers his Guruma

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Of kinetic and spiritual energy

From Parshwanath Upadhaye’s stupendous display of balance to Purvadhanashree’s excellent abhinaya, Manthan was a treat for the followers of classical dance forms

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Your own garden of Eden, Part 3

Vining Fruits: A grape or passionfruit arbour, heavy with fruit, is the crowning glory of any kitchen garden

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What goes into your chocolate bar

Not all chocolates are equals, especially in terms of health. Just check the back of your pack!

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An idea that can’t be vanquished

“Hatya Ek Aakar Ki”“ reminds us that the Gandhian principles are relevant more than ever before

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An enriching experience

Different flavours of music came together on one stage at the just concluded India Music Summit in Jaipur

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Arjun files police case against Sruthi

400-page complaint alleges ‘criminal conspiracy’ to malign the actor’s image

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Work in progress

A garage-themed restaurant in Colaba’s by-lanes promises good North Indian food and a laidback space

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Monster mayhem

Director Ari Sandel’s love for Halloween seamlessly complemented his directorial duties on Goosebumps 2

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‘Festivals are a celebration of the art form’

Netflix global content officer, Ted Sarandos on why he loves working with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, the success of Sacred Games and tackling the diversity of an Indian audience

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Conversing with taboos

Delhi-based artist Murari Jha creates a set of hybrid creatures for the art show, Fondle triggered by the #MeToo movement

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Music Academy debars seven musicians this season, post #MeToo

The Madras Music Academy has debarred seven musicians, including Chitraveena N. Ravikiran, a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi award of the instituti

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Music Academy debars seven musicians this reason, post #MeToo

The Madras Music Academy has debarred seven musicians including Chitraveena N. Ravikiran, the recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi award of the institu

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Banksy art pieces auctioned off at Paris sans self-destruction

Three of Banksy’s art pieces went under the hammer in Paris but none self-destructed, much to the relief of those present. Banksy pulled a stunt earli

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And they mixed up a technicolour dream

Writer’s Cafe holds its first-ever cake-mixing ceremony to make Christmas plum cakes for charity

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Just some city boys

Leading city musicians to pay a tribute to 80s rock bands Whitesnake and Journey

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I am always a student: Vyjayantimala Bali

An accomplished musician-dancer, Vyjayantimala Bali completes 76 years in the field of Natya. The milestone is being celebrated today

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Some action, finally!

A support group called ‘Voice of Women’ and a panel to address complaints of sexual harassment hope to change the discourse in the Telugu film industry

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‘Genius’ will appeal to youngsters, says Susienthiran

Filmmaker Susienthiran chats about his latest film Genius

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Rustle up a rojak

Two Malaysian snacks, kuih muih and rojak, are easy-to-make, zesty and oddly reminiscent of home

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For a quick bite

A range of cuisines at reasonable rates is what Fire in the Oven offers

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Health on the plate

MLC Master Chef cooking contest featured over 100 traditional recipes

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Madurai mixes its Christmas cake

The Yuletide countdown has begun with the newly-opened Courtyard by Marriott taking the lead in celebrating the cake mixing ceremony

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‘I am always a student’

An accomplished musician-dancer, Vyjayantimala Bali completes 76 years in the field of Natya. The milestone is being celebrated today

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Expression connection

Philippe Magid, Executive Director, Bangarra Dance Theatre, says audiences who watch Spirit 2018 will leave with a better understanding of the first people, their culture, and Australia

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Finest exposition of Wagnerian rock

Twenty five years on, a Meat Loaf power ballad continues to wow metal heads as well as opera lovers

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Rafi, once more

The tribute show was an aural treat

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How art can awaken

Bharatanatyam dancer Pavithra Srinivasan on her Chicago performance to mark Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech

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Melting pot of flavours

Serving ethnic fusion cuisine is a trend in the city

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Relevance of Natya Veda

It has no beginning and end and hence is immortal

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Komal Theatre returns with five shorts

Classic stories were adapted to stage, with great effect

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Jazz meets sufi

A rare combination of jazz and sufi will be presented at a concert on October 30 (7.30 p.m.), at Nehru Centre, Worli. Well-known vocalist Pooja Gaiton

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Breaking boundaries, forging friendship

Vainika Nirmala Rajasekhar’s new album aims to unite artistes through music

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Wanted: An Arts Policy

Can it be done even at this late stage in 2018? Can we have a 2020 vision?

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‘Nature has been my Guru’

Adam Khan says he only transfers his feelings on canvas when he paints. An exhibition of his paintings is on at Dakshina Chitra till October 28

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The sound of the sambal

One can hear this instrument at Ganapati visarjan and weddings in Maharashtra

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With peace as the common thread

‘Shanthi Sutra’ scored on precise execution, music and imagery

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Decorated with rare gems

Many less-heard kritis were rendered by the artistes at the Gokulashtami-Navaratri music festival held in Coimbatore

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Some action, finally!

A support group called ‘Voice of Women’ and a panel to address complaints of sexual harassment hope to change the discourse in the Telugu film industry

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The master crafter: Sujit Sumitran

Sujit Sumitran on a global experiment and his love for all things yeast

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Planet-friendly kitchens

Home chefs and corporate chefs alike are jumping on to the sustainability bandwagon, and creatively so

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Artistry of a high order

The nagaswaram concert by Thirumeignanam Ramanathan and Phandamangalam Yuvaraj stood out for the symmetry in the rhythmic structure

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A life away from limelight

To me, Annapurna Devi epitomises a rare artiste who remained diffident about public recognition of her art which might be difficult for many to compre

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DD’s special series on DKP

Watch the third episode of the centenary special series on Pattammal tomorrow

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Annapurna Devi, reclusive genius

All she had was music to give. All they had to do was take it.

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Stage is not just an elevated piece of wood: Arjun Sagar Gupta

Arjun Sagar Gupta on how he is introducing the city to Jazz music

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Male dancers to the fore

The Nartaka Dance Festival featured many young and senior performers

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Yoga for relief from lower back pain

Matsyasana (Supported fish pose)To practise this pose you will require a few cushions and bolsters.Sit on the floor and place the one bolster behind t

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Anjum Rajabali: Showing the write way

Anjum Rajabali talks about the changing dynamics of screenwriting in Hindi cinema while touching upon his work as a screenwriting practitioner as well as a teacher and a mentor

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Fellowship award in memory of M.S.

Shanmukhananda Fine Arts celebrated the 102nd birth anniversary of M.S. Subbulakshmi with performances and an award

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A trip down memory lane

Artistes, family and friends recalled Guru Kala Sadan Mani’s contribution to Sanskrit, music and dance

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It’s a Long Way is my tribute to AR Rahman, says Yash Pathak

Yash Pathak on his recently-released song and association with AR Rahman

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Steps of talent and skill grace Soorya Dance and Music Festival

Accomplished danseuses showcased different aspects of Indian dance forms at the fete

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IndoSoul: Indian at its core and global in its sound

IndoSoul’s Karthick Iyer on how the band blends Carnatic melodies with global sounds

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The vegans at work in Technopark

Seasoned vegans on the Technopark campus talk about their diet and lifestyle. World Vegan Day is on November 1

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On a negative note

Raj B Shetty, actor-director of Ondu Motteya Kathe, will now be seen in a negative role inAmmachi Yemba Nenapu

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Ajith Kumar-starrer ‘Viswasam’ second look unveiled

Tipped to be a commercial entertainer, the film marks Ajith’s fourth association with Siva after ‘Veeram’, ‘Vedhalam’ and ‘Vivegam’

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I didn’t have a cakewalk in cinema, says Tovino Thomas

The actor, who is on a winning track, talks about finding his space in Malayalam cinema

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Showcasing ingenuity

There was never a dull moment in T V Sankaranarayanan’s concert at Thrissur

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Play of emotions

A staging of Nalacharitham Moonnam Divasam Kathakali displayed the artistes’ ability to portray a range of emotions

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Suit against 'Sarkar' release

Man seeks payment and credit for screenplay, script

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Decades of war has shattered Afghanistan’s glassblowing craft

Most Afghans also prefer cheaper Chinese-made imports over hand-made glassware; foreign tourists, who used to frequent the historic trade city, are rarely seen

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In a first, AI-created art to be auctioned

The Portrait of Edmond Belamy depicts a chubby man

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s double whammy

The biggest hits of the 34-year-old’s career, Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho, have released in the same month

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Imaginary encounter with a maestro

It’s always been on my bucket list to meet the singer Prabodh Chandra Dey better known by his stage name Manna Dey. But fate never allowed it. This ye

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The story of our lives: Playback theatre in the city

Experiment with a theatre format that takes your tale, and turns it into a play

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An officer and a funny man

Manik Mehta finds his other calling in being a stand up comedian

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Scooting by the sea

Enjoy a leisurely ride on e-scooters on the Beach Road

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Not your regular gig this

Delhi-based bands Zenguin and Ioish, with Nikhil J Menon, perform in the city

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Bonding over food

At 641 launches The Homemaker’s Food Festival, as a way to bring people together and showcase the culinary skills of homemakers

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Vampire state of mind

Jack-o’-lanterns are passé. World over, it’s scare artistes and haunted amusement parks that are going to keep you screaming this Halloween

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Across the world in 18 hours

Singapore Airlines’ new fleet that connects Singapore with New York is the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight

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Breaking the mould

The Indian Ceramics Triennale in Jaipurcelebrates the incredible beauty and versatility of ceramics

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Breaking the mould

The Indian Ceramics Triennale in Jaipurcelebrates the incredible beauty and versatility of ceramics

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A safari under the sea

Three friends from Chennai won the National Tourism Award for their inclusive and innovative submarine experience

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RAHEL, designer Alan Alexander Kaleekal’s art store

The concept store in the city showcases a curated collection of handmade textiles and artefacts

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Young cast and crew of ‘Sleeplessly Yours’ is on cloud nine

The film has won a place in the Malayalam Cinema Today package of IFFK

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#MeToo in Kollywood: actor Amala Paul accuses director Susi Ganesan of sexual misconduct

In the wake of the MeToo movement, actress Amala Paul has now accused film director Susi Ganesan of sexual misconduct. Amala Paul played the leading

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When Nature calls the shots in Malayalam movies

Filmmakers and cinematographers have cleared the way to many scenic destinations in Kerala. Here are six Malayalam films that took viewers to some picturesque spots

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Theatre veteran Na. Muthuswamy dead

Na. Muthuswamy was the founder of the avant-garde theatre group Koothu-p-pattarai

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Every film takes away a part of actor’s soul: Sharman Joshi

Sharman Joshi on how acting in Kashi was a humbling experience for him

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Amit Ravindernath Sharma: Life after a safe delivery

Director Amit Ravindernath Sharma on how he turned a tricky concept into a compelling narrative in Badhaai Ho

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Producers of ‘Balekempa’ withdraw film amid #MeToo allegations against director Ere Gowda

After Kannada director Ere Gowda was accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked under him, the producers of Balekempa, Zoo Entertainment have

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‘Sufism is a devotional expression to God’

Chat with qawwali singers Zia Ul-Haq and Siju Kumar

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K B Maju hopes to brew an entertainer with ‘French Viplavam’

The 35-year-old’s directorial début, which releases on Friday, is a tongue-in-cheek take on 1996 arrack ban in Kerala

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Car fragrances for the connoisseur

It’s astounding why most large perfume houses do not have a product for the automobile market, but here are the fistful of options

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‘Our music is considered positive and happy’

When Chai Met Toast brought its breezy new album Believe to the city

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Sari saga from Bengal

Around 250 weavers of Nadia district have spent six months creating 5,000 saris for this exhibition

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Producers of ‘Balekempa’ withdraw film amid #MeToo allegations against director Ere Gowda

After Kannada director Ere Gowda was accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked under him, the producers of Balekempa, Zoo Entertainment have

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32 days on the road alone

A young graduate took to the road in rough monsoon weather

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The greed factor

With demonetisation as the backdrop, the Hindi short film ‘Kaaley’ portrays how greed has taken over our lives

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High five

Aravind A, an MBBS student at Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, sends in his top five filmsThanmathraThe film, directed by Blessy, revolv

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Stunt show at JK Tyre National Racing Championships

Roaring engines and burning tyres. The Throttlerz sent the audience at the at JK Tyre National Racing Championships into a screaming frenzy.

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Advertising sustains me, says Shah Rukh

‘It gives me alternate source of income’

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Nine things you need to know about Darren Aronofsky

From biblical allegories to psychological dramas to sports dramas, the filmmaker’s oeuvre pushes the cinematic envelope, says Sucheta Chakraborty

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Celebrating artistic freedom

‘The Festival of Plays That Almost Weren’t’ will open this weekend at Bengaluru’s premier experimental theatre venue. Unlike those theatre festivals t

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Ezra Miller asks ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ critics to watch film before commenting

Actor Ezra Miller has slammed the critics of his upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, saying they should watch the movie before

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SJ Suryah’s next is ‘Monster’

SJ Suryah has portrayed a variety of characters in his career so far. But his character in the upcoming film Monster will be the best, says a confiden

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Quit AMMA on my own, claims actor Dileep

Actor Dileep, an accused in the case of sexually assaulting a South Indian actress last year, on Tuesday claimed that he had quit Association of Malay

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Second season of ‘Sacred Games’ will continue with original team: Netflix

The second season of Sacred Games will continue on Netflix with the original team at the helm. A statement from Netflix on Tuesday said: “After an in

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Viola Davis says ‘The Help’ is ‘missed opportunity’

Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis says she considers The Help to be a “missed opportunity”.“Listen, The Help changed my life in a lot of different wa

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‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam’ to ‘96’: Why Kollywood is embracing multiplex culture

Are multiplexes determining the fate of Tamil films at the box-office?

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Suseenthiran’s next is ‘Kennedy Club’

The film revolves around a women’s kabaddi team

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On the dessert road

Shilpa Datla shifts focus from the construction industry and sets up Feu, a French-inspired patisserie in Hyderabad

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Rajinikanth appreciates Vishnu Vishal for ‘Raatchasan’

The mystery-thriller has been doing well at the box office

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‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam’ to ‘96’: Why Kollywood is embracing multiplex culture

Are multiplexes determining the fate of Tamil films at the box-office?

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Teachings of the sensei

Some of India’s leading independent musicians were in town to show students how to think and live music

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Rewind to happier times

Carvaan’s premium version lets users create their own playlist and play music from their laptop on the music player’s speakers

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The curious case of auto babies

Nearly every auto in Thiruvananthapuram sports posters with babies

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‘The scooter was my Boeing’

Zafar Iqbal, former India hockey captain, shares his memories of what may have been his first ‘vehicle’ and what actually was

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‘The scooter was my Boeing’

Zafar Iqbal, former India hockey captain, shares his memories of what may have been his first ‘vehicle’ and what actually was

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Go, go, go

Will the 2018 Datsun Go be the change that the company so needs?

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Workplace woes on celluloid

With the #MeToo movement peaking, one wonders if Bollywood has always been fanning the issue

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Making his mark

Mark K Robin is a young music composer that the film industry is taking note of

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The tune of Kajra Re was inspired by sankirtan: Shankar Mahadevan

The versatile Shankar Mahadevan on how his training in classical music helps him in creating popular compositions

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Dancing away overseas

Supriya Desai says she keeps herself rooted in Indian performing arts

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Singer Nikhita Gandhi opens up on independent music

Nikhita Gandhi tries her hand at rap and independent music

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Monday, October 22, 2018

‘We want the conversations to count’

Namrata Joshi talks to MAMI Festival director Anupama Chopra and creative director Smriti Kiran on this edition’s hits and misses, the #MeToo controversies and what makes this celebration of cinema so special for the city

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Talking movies with Jia Zhangke and Lee Chang-Dong

The two filmmakers exchanged notes at the recently concluded Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival

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Neena Gupta’s on a roll

The actor’s realistic portrayal of an older woman dealing with a late pregnancy in Badhaai Ho has won her endearments and accolades alike

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It’s a game-off with guns and swords

Take the battle across two types of arenas, in the military multi-player shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and one-on-one in the latest SoulCalibur VI

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The master’s lines

‘Women Seen and Heard’, a retrospective exhibition, gives viewers glimpses into the work of late artist K G Subramanyan

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I want to make music that excites me, says singer Ranjith

Singer Ranjith is excited about his new single ‘Pachondhi’

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‘Always one among many’

Aravinnd Iyer plays the lead in the soon to release film Bheema Sena Nala Maharaja and the first Kannada web series — Hate You Romeo

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The change that you want to see

In “Revisiting Gandhi: The Art of Shelly Jyoti”, the artist examines the idea of “collective impact” in achieving Hind Swaraj

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It’s a wrap for Rajinikanth’s ‘Petta’

Actor Rajinikanth and Karthik Subbaraj are coming together for Petta, which is expected to release next year. Now, the makers have wrapped up the shoo

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Go Coop: Making handloom accessible

Go Coop seeks to empower artisan livelihoods and make handloom more mainstream

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Breathing life into the Madurai Sungudi

A group of mentally challenged individuals are breathing life into Madurai Sungudi

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Music on the Madras Metro

Can you play a violin on a train? Chennai Kalai Theruvizha organised an entire concert on one, treating delighted commuters to Alandur to some foot-tapping music

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Guilt-free beauty products you can try

Overloaded bath shelves with plastic bottles making you feel guilty (well, you should)?

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Yoga for relief from lower back pain

Matsyasana (Supported fish pose)To practise this pose you will require a few cushions and bolsters.Sit on the floor and place the one bolster behind t

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Quiz: How well do you know movies based on myths?

Quiz: The stories behind movies based on myths 

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Healthy food that tastes good too

With a new wave of wholesome eating taking centre-stage, chefs are unleashing their creativity to create flavourful nutritious food

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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone to tie the knot in November

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are set to tie the knot in November this year. The wedding is set to take place on November 14 and

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#MeToo: Anu Malik takes break from ‘Indian Idol’ amid sexual harassment allegations

Music composer Anu Malik on Sunday said he was taking a break from singing reality show Indian Idol following various sexual harassment allegations a

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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Pirates of Kollywood: Are theatres enabling piracy of Tamil movies?

In the Tamil film industry’s never-ending duel with piracy, theatres now face the music, with the producers council turning up the heat on some for being in cahoots with video pirates. Many theatres have denied complicity, claiming the audience does not need their cooperation to shoot clandestinely.

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Sruthi Hariharan calls Arjun Sarja out for ‘inappropriate conduct’

Sarja denies allegations; accuses Hariharan of ‘misusing’ #MeToo campaign

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Entries invited for M.S. Subbulakshmi Awards

Entries invited for the event organised by The Hindu and Sa Re Ga Ma

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Formal complaints not easy in AMMA: Sridevika

Actor Sridevika says issues being raised by WCC are all relevant

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A cuppa on the go

Tuk Tuk Chai (Tea On Wheels), a mobile tea station, aims to offer a reliable and affordable solution for that sudden craving for tea

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Notes from Sarajevo

For now, Sarajevo is basking in a sunshine moment as a new-found stop on the Balkan tourist map

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The young at play

Neither vulnerable, East deals

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‘I am still learning’

Popular actor Lakshmi says an actor has to be like water, ready to adapt to anything

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Sarkar teaser unveiled

Last seen in Mersal, actor Vijay is gearing up for the release of the anticipated Sarkar. After keeping fans waiting with bated breath, the makers rel

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Binge on the Magadh meal

The mild on spice, high on taste Magadh Food Fest is a brilliant showcase of simple ingredients

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Of dreams and aspirations

Director Pavan Sadineni’s new web series ‘Ee Office Lo’ is an office drama tracking entrepreneurial spirits and challenges

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Dakini set to swoop in

Rahul Riji Nair is set on breaking the ‘serious director’ stereotype with his new film Dakini

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The tangy taste of Banaras

Tamater ki chaat is one of the specialities of the city known for its traditional snacks

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Netflix cancels ‘Luke Cage’ due to ‘creative differences’

Netflix has pulled the plug on Marvel’s Luke Cage series, days after it cancelled another show Iron Fist.The second season of Luke Cage, which featur

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Friday, October 19, 2018

My film has NTR’s blessings: RGV

Film director says biopic will be closest to the truth; brushes aside talk it will bear YSRCP’s influence

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#MeToo: Mukesh Chhabra suspended as director of Kizie Aur Manny

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput denies sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him

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The blind art of perception

The physicality of Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun is clever and audacious, but it’s the psychology that transforms the film into more than just a crafty

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Sara Matchett: a catalyst for change

Theatremaker Sara Matchett on cultural collaborations across borders and why Draupadi’s story resonates with all women

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‘My life is all about happenstance’

With no distinct plan in place, actor and singer Palomi Ghosh lets fate decide her way forward

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#MeToo: Riyas Komu steps down from Kochi-Muziris Biennale management positions

The announcement comes after a meeting of the the Kochi Biennale Foundation’s managing committee.

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For natural air flow

We could learn from the past, since human settlements lived well without ceiling fans and air conditioners. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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A landscaped palace and garden

15 km from the city centre, in Haidian district, northwest of Beijing, is its Summer Palace. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, formally referred to as The

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Where GPS helps in planning

What it takes for Mysuru to get ‘the cleanest city’ tag. A look by M.A. Siraj

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No such thing as retiring as a filmmaker: Shyam Benegal

The industry veteran wants to continue to make films, and has a script ready. ‘I’m just waiting for some funding,’ he says

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Prasanth Narayanan is giving shape to a novel theatre culture

The theatre director is bringing in a new visual language and dynamics through Prasanth Narayanan Kalam

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Musician Bhadra Rajin is on song

The singer is elated to be a part of the blockbuster Tamil musical ‘96

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Going places with a love for music

Tiruchi-based choral group Singspirations has been invited to perform at an international concert in New York next year

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Artists depend on nature for every shape and colour: Sanjay Bhattacharya

Sanjay Bhattacharya continues to find inspiration in imperfection and desolation

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Soni is a slice of life portrayal of a normalised patriarchy

It cuts too close to the bone in its own quiet, unobtrusive yet unflinching way

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Genre fluidity at 'The Hindu November Fest'

Ahead of The Hindu November Fest, artistes from Ustad Amjad Ali Khan to Bombay Jayashri weigh in on why genre fluidity will underscore the music of tomorrow

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Everything in millet

This restaurant is encouraging people to adapt millet-based diet

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This documentary promises a ‘definitive history’ of the He-Man multiverse

The idea of plurality lies at the heart of the He-Man story

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Artist Shahid Datawala’s show cancelled amidst #MeToo allegations

The Mumbai-based artist and photographer’s show at Tarq art gallery was opened on October 11 and was expected to have a run until November 24

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Tidy your life

Gayatri Gandhi is India’s first, and (so far) only, KonMari-certified consultant, which means she has been through a six-month grilling on organising

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Watering your skin

Does the Korean seven-step skincare routine work for everyone?

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Actor Dileep is no longer a member of A.M.M.A, says Mohanlal

“Dileep tendered his resignation after we sought it,” Mr. Mohanlal told the media.

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Genre fluidity at The Hindu November Fest

Ahead of The Hindu November Fest, artistes from Ustad Amjad Ali Khan to Bombay Jayashri weigh in on why genre fluidity will underscore the music of tomorrow

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Lessons from the #WearEverything challenge

My life changed after I read Marie Kondo, the maverick Japanese organising consultant who extolled the virtues of tidy living. For starters, I realise

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I know I’ve become a star but don’t want to believe it, says Ayushmann Khurrana

The 34-year-old actor believes he has learnt to trust his intuition when it comes to selecting films.

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Marguerite Duras’ story on stage

A French play adapted from the work of a complex author comes to the city

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Championing Brand Madras

The city needs more platforms to celebrate its art and culture. An online auction could be a start

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‘Playing the ukulele is a great way to meet people’: Haroon Marikar

Haroon Marikar hopes to have more people strumming the ukulele

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Masaharu Morimoto: It’s a ‘ramen’ tale

Chef Masaharu Morimoto is bringing his ingenuity to the Japanese noodle even as he jets between his 17 restaurants

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Lladró goes pop

The Spanish brand keeps up with a changing clientèle, with ‘smart’ lights, designer collaborations and a more colourful aesthetic

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Kwan founder Anirban Blah rescued from alleged suicide attempt

Anirban Blah, the co-founder of Kwan Entertainment, one of the biggest celebrity management agencies in India, was rescued in the wee hours of Friday

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Revolution in a cloth bag: zero-waste stores making old shopping habits fashionable again

Glass bottles and steel bins, anyone? A look at zero-waste stores that are making old shopping habits fashionable again

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Get monsoon ready

With a majority of areas still lacking storm water drains, we can only hope the present infrastructure can cope, says Nidhi Adlakha

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India’s only Master of Wine on putting India on the wine map

On the morning of the jury deliberation session of the recently-concluded India Wine Awards, Sonal Holland confesses that she has not slept a wink. Ye

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ADISAH, an initiative of a group of retired teachers

Life goes on for a group of former teachers of College of Agriculture, Vellayani, as they disseminate knowledge on farming and allied fields

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Hello Guru Prema Kosame: Tiresome tug of war

Barring a few comic sequences, ‘Hello Guru Prema Kosame’ is a middling film

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

When the neelakkurinji bloomed

The poetry of seeing the flowers blossom on the hills of Idukki

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Artist Pavisankar S unwinds at Manaveeyam Veedhi

The street, now a cultural corridor, inspires him as an artist

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Fox Studios suspend ‘Kizie Aur Manny’ director Mukesh Chhabra following sexual harassment allegations

Mr. Chhabra, a leading casting director has been accused of harassment by four aspiring actors

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‘Namaste England’ review: Out of joint

In the time of #MeToo and #TimesUp comes a film that makes a total dimwit out of its heroine.

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Badhaai Ho review: In the family way

A cheeky exploration of late pregnancy and its repercussions falls flat when it becomes all about loving your family

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Sandakozhi 2 movie review: A masala film sans flavour

Sandakozhi 2 can hardly be seen as a proper sequel, but a standalone film.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

#MeToo hits the art world; Jatin Das, Riyas Komu named

Allegations of sexual misconduct are slowly yet steadily spreading against artists

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Reality bytes

Sangeet Naukri Ghusanewala, my boss at music placement agency Ullu Banao, stormed into office on Monday morning, dressed in black and with a funny mas

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The loneliest of relationships

It can be safely said that mature romances are rather thin on the ground in an entertainment industry that thrives on youthful ardour. The love impuls

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Best job in the world

Actor Surekha Sikri on what makes a character tick, the lack of good scripts and the team spirit on the sets of Badhaai Ho

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‘I decided to reinvent myself as a director’

Eight years after Action Replayy, Vipul Shah returns to direction with yet another romcom

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British dreams, Punjabi tunes

The Namastey London album would have scaled a musical high with better selection of vocalists, says Vipin Nair

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Magic of the movies at FILCA film fete

The international film festival begins on October 19

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Tracing history, one collectible at a time

Ashvita’s new online platform puts everyday memories of Old Madras under the hammer

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I’ve become more responsible after ‘Mahanati’, says Keerthy Suresh

Keerthy Suresh on how she prepped for her role in Sandakozhi 2

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Striking a chord

T Srinivasa Rao’s love for the guitar led to the setting up of Harmony Musicals

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Kaleidoscope of Sid Sriram’s influences

Sid Sriram discusses his independent music album ‘Entropy’, as its first song unveils this week

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'Sandakozhi 2' is a departure from my style, says Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

Among the most unconventional actors in the industry, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar always speaks her mind

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Bao to the flavour

HuTong keeps it simple, and gets the taste just right enough for you to ignore that bowl of sauce

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Festive thali

This thali offers a traditional feast for Navratri

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Journey through a surreal space

Malavika Reddy celebrates nature and its glorious hues through her series ‘A place called here’

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A whirlwind in rhythm

How do one lakh strangers manage to synchronise, step by step, twirl by twirl? Dive into Gujarat’s largest garba gathering in Vadodara to find out

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Exalted meanings

Ashwath-Vaidi duo composed wonderful songs: Olume Poojegende from the film Anupama is one such

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Gin and bear it

History lessons are so much better when delivered between cocktails in London’s Kennington Park on a sunny afternoon

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To the call of the distant drum

In the heart of Bastar, where the beauty of the jungle holds sway, is a Dasara celebration unchanged by the passage of time

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Versova diaries

Where happenings in the area inspire the writer to pen a novel

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The sunshine terminal

You’ve snagged your duty free perfume, Kaya toast and free WiFi. Now, add a city tour, explore a maze and try a giant slide at Changi, which constantly reinvents itself

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Queen of the tracks

How Mana Anandavel began her sporting career after she hit 45, and continues to win medals till date

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Queen of the tracks

How Mana Anandavel began her sporting career after she hit 45, and continues to win medals till date

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‘Vada Chennai’ review: a masterful tale of power and deceit

Vada Chennai is a procedural gangster drama that never shies away from showing violence

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Samin Nosrat’s Netflix original is changing the landscape of food television

Over the past decade, the world of food television has largely been dominated by reality shows that feature stiff competition, kitchen drama, and ofte

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Samin Nosrat’s Netflix original is changing the landscape of food television

Over the past decade, the world of food television has largely been dominated by reality shows that feature stiff competition, kitchen drama, and ofte

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

‘I don’t watch my films’

Ayushmann Khurrana talks about his vastly different experiences working on the critically acclaimed Andhadhun and the forthcoming released comedy Badhaai Ho

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#MeToo: Founder of Kwan agency Anirban Blah fired; Reliance content studio head Ajit Thakur accused

Screenwriter Varun Grover denies allegations in an open letter, seeking closure

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In the sweet tradition

Featuring three mithai makers who stick to traditional recipes for that one special sweet

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Vetri Maaran is a brilliant actor, says ‘Vada Chennai’ actor Pavel Navageethan

Pavel Navageethan, who plays Siva in Vada Chennai, speaks about his experience working with Vetri Maaran

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‘Vada Chennai’ vs ‘Sandakozhi 2’: clash of the titans this puja season

This is an exciting season for Kollywood, with several big-budget releases lined up for the puja holidays

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Cinema must be useful to society, says Samuthirakani

Samuthirakani, in a chat with MetroPlus, speaks about his journey and what he considers ‘good’ cinema

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The mishti moments

Durga Puja and sweets make an emotional bond that no one wants to break away from

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A view from the top

Double-deckers in India have not fared well as a commuting option, but still hold great potential as a tour guide on a heritage route

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Set and confident

On the even of the release of ‘Hello guru premakosame’, director Trinadha Rao says he enjoys the pace he gets to work on each of his films

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Neha Dhupia: Showing the stylish way

In her latest series, Neha Dhupia suggests solution to fashion emergencies

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Shankar lauds ‘96’ and ‘Raatchasan’

Filmmaker Shankar has praised the latest Tamil releases — 96 and Raatchasan, which have been doing good numbers at the box office as well. Taking to h

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Good turnout for ‘Village Rockstars’ screening in Chennai

Meet the rockstars The Assamese film Village Rockstars, which has been selected as India’s official entry to the 91st Academy Awards next year, was sc

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MMA’s Aqua: Drip drop drum, sang the rain

Rock, pop, jazz and blues interplayed with carefully designed light and sound effects — MMA’s Aqua was all this and more

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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride:

Looking dapper in their suits, around 600 bikers participated in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride over the weekend

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Monday, October 15, 2018

#MeToo in Bollywood: Yash Raj Films sacks creative head Ashish Patil

The production house's talent and business head was accused of seeking sexual favours in a professional setup

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#MeToo: Directors’ body sends notice to Sajid Khan

The Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association demands explanation from the filmmaker after he’s accused of sexual harassment

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An evening in Moscow

The Russian Film Days in India gives us a sense of what’s happening in the land of Sergei Eisentein and Aleksei Balabanov

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It’s a wrap for ‘Avengers 4’

‘Avengers 4’ is set to hit the screens on May 3, 2019

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Dancing in the dark

With Andhadhun, Sriram Raghavan reveals once again why he is the master of macabre

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Spaces that tell a story

Benu Mehta, Syed Ali Arif and Inderjit Nagi collaborate to present an artistic take on interiors

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More than a brush with film

BAFTA Award-winning make-up and prosthetics artist Audrey Doyle discusses what it takes to bring human aesthetics to some of the other-worldly and other-timely roles Tom Hardy takes on

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How teen movies are getting a fresh lease of life

Away from the televised battles to death set in a grim dystopia, teen movies are getting a fresh lease of life

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Kamal announces ‘Thevar Magan 2’

Actor Kamal Haasan has officially announced a sequel to Thevar Magan (1992), which is regarded as one of the finest films in Tamil cinema.Written by K

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Annapurna Devi: A yogi who lived in the marketplace untouched

In a country where classical artists rarely tire of calling the arts sacred, Vidushi Annapurna Devi was a musician who exemplified this path

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A non-athlete tries her hand at a 10K marathon

What happens when a non-athlete takes courage in her hands and runs a 10K with it

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How to exercise outdoors, when the smog’s a killer

We’re in the zone yet again: As Delhi’s air pollution levels hover between ‘unhealthy’ and ‘very unhealthy’, a group of physicians at the Heart Care F

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A non-athlete tries her hand at a 10K marathon

What happens when a non-athlete takes courage in her hands and runs a 10K with it

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An evening in Moscow

The Russian Film Days in India gives us a sense of what’s happening in the land of Sergei Eisentein and Aleksei Balabanov

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Can art save you?: On films that talk about mental health

Filmmakers use the visual medium to talk about mental health issues at the SCARF film festival

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Cinema Soul - Rekha Bhardwaj Live

Duration: 120 minutes (without interval) Genre: Bollywood Ensemble: Azzizon ki ToliArtiste Matters: Rekha Bhardwaj is a renowned Indian playback singe

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How to exercise outdoors, when the smog’s a killer

We’re in the zone yet again: As Delhi’s air pollution levels hover between ‘unhealthy’ and ‘very unhealthy’, a group of physicians at the Heart Care F

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Anti-ageing is the new medicine

Many years ago, a friend stood on a machine in a hospital and came off it so deliriously happy we had to ignore her for the rest of the day. She said

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The values of green ‘nendram podi’

Green nendram podi has been under our noses all this while, but it took the gluten-free movement to get us to notice its value

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The values of green ‘nendram podi’

Green nendram podi has been under our noses all this while, but it took the gluten-free movement to get us to notice its value

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Sunday, October 14, 2018

Yet to take a decision on Dileep: AMMA

The body says it supports the victim and she should get justice.

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Dressing up Kayamkulam Kochunni

Costume designer Dhanya Balakrishnan on the adventure that designing for a period film was

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Devotion under natural light

Past and present co-exist in Delhi’s Naya Jain Mandir

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Wandering in an art bazaar

A trip into the Freize in London leaves one satiated on many counts

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Find your foundation

Five holy grail products that work for different skin types, tones and budgets

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In Ladakh’s Turtuk village, life goes on as it has since the 15th century

Today, the lives of its people, the culture, and Balti history is being documented in a quiet way by the residents

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’ review: On predictable lines, but an interesting fare

A curious mix of reality and myth

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Serendipity festival set to open in December

The third edition of Serendipity Arts Festival 2018 is set to commence in Goa from December 15 to 22, with over 90 projects highlighting country’s ric

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Bring on the sequels!

Vetrimaaran’s Vada Chennai floors critics and cinephiles at Pingyao

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#MeToo: Mukesh Chhabra, Vicky Sidana, Bhushan Kumar and Ashish Patil accused

Allegations of asking sexual favours during auditions emerge under #MeTooIndia

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Dileep row: WCC members say they have lost faith in AMMA leadership

Women in Cinema Collective has said that it has lost faith in the leadership of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).Actors Revathy, Padmapri

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‘Super Deluxe defies genre’

Filmmaker Thiagarajan, in a chat with MetroPlus, speaks about his upcoming film Super Deluxe and what took him so long

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Meet Teejan Bai, the folk artist from Chhattisgarh, who was feted in Fukuoka

The Pandavani artist was awarded the Fakuoka Prize

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Notes from Chicago

The vibrant Michigan Avenue had been taken over by policemen, a menacing sight. A phalanx of white, with very few coloured faces in it

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Lipstick with my Sabya

From palette to packaging, Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s debut make-up collaboration with L’Oreal is all about the classics

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Hanut Singh’s royal escape

The Delhi-based designer’s latest collection is bolder than any he has done before

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What the doctor ordered

ENT surgeon and stand-up comedian Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi enters novel territory with his upcoming show, Starting Troubles

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Cutting khichdi

Loved by gods, kings and commoners alike

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You say Basant, I say Bahar: The jod-raga has many faces

Some are ‘marriages’ — two ragas wedded together, fusing and melding to produce a whole new entity

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What the doctor ordered

ENT surgeon and stand-up comedian Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi enters novel territory with his upcoming show, Starting Troubles

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Just what the doctor ordered!

From air-fried chicken kababs to air-fried chicken burgers, Ira’s promises to cater to your taste buds without neglecting the arteries

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A heady collaboration between Imaad Shah and Saba Azad

When Imaad Shah and Saba Azad become Madboy/Mink, we get a psychedelic Rock ‘n’ Roll on stage

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'Manusangada' review: road to nowhere

A docu-drama that makes a powerful statement about casteism

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No information on Alok Nath's alleged defamation suit yet, says Vinta Nanda

No defamation suit has been filed, but Mr. Nath’s wife has filed a complaint in the Andheri court asking Amboli police to investigate the matter, says lawyer

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Hyderabad Comic Con 2018: A multi-verse of entertainment

This year’s Hyderabad Comic Con is a celebration of local talent in a richly diverse industry.

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Anil Srinivasan and Gnanadarshan Seva Foundation come together

A musical journey to guide you through a total absence of light

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Musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Annapurna Devi was an surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the of Allauddin Khan.

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#MeToo row: Filmmaker Onir speaks out about Zain Khan

The filmmaker on warning industry folks about working with the actor after discovering about domestic violence complaints against his former protégé

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From the by-lanes of Kolkata

A Durga Puja menu offers iconic eats from India’s favourite food destination

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The challenge of solid waste management

Only a helpful citizenry can help the BBMP clean up the city in the desired manner. By M. A. Siraj

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‘First Man’ review: A giant Oscar-worthy leap for Damien Chazelle

The La La Land director’s ambitious vision holds First Man’s audiences willingly captive

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Yes, sexual harassment can happen on a crowded set

Sometimes the most unlikely scenarios actualise in the most random ways. A month ago, no one would have believed that Bollywood would ever have a #MeT

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‘Helicopter Eela’ review: S-mothering with love

Helicopter Eela is a loud, tone-deaf mother-son coming-of-age saga that lacks insights and observational humour

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Between clouds and comedy

This weekend see a play about the Internet age with Orwellian subtexts and an experimental Chekhovian comedy

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#MeToo row: Filmmaker Onir speaks out about Zain Khan

The filmmaker on warning industry folks about working with the actor after discovering about domestic violence complaints against his former protégé

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Screen Writers Association in solidarity with Vinta Nanda

Industry body says it has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and misconduct.

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Dance like you are free

Dance should be able to communicate, impact and evoke a response from the people, says Coimbatore-based dancer-choreographer Karuna Sagari V

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Into the MXXNLIGHT with Krish and Akash Chandani

In 2017, Krish and Akash Chandani were nestled away in their dorm room at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, on the most average of days. The

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Make time for these Scandi noir classics

Picture this. A small town/village in the middle of nowhere, usually located by a body of water. A beautiful girl/boy found murdered by or in said wa

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Manju Barggavee, the queen of Natya

Manju Barggavee on her roles as dancer, Guru and actor

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Decoding the festival circuit

What strategy works for Indian cinema today

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A criss-cross of art and history

The intricate Bruges lace from Belgium, finds place in the lives and hearts of the people of Mulagumoodu

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Vetri Maaran: Grit, guts and Vada Chennai

His movies go where most fear to tread, and he is opening up the festival market for Tamil cinema. Why Vetri Maaran is the filmmaker to watch, despite being just four films old

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‘No. 1 Yaari’ to get more personal and informal

Rana Daggubati returns with season two of his television show

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Veena is like an elephant: Ustad Mohi Bahauddin Dagar

His sage-like demeanour on stage gives way to an erudite conversationalist as Ustad Mohi Bahauddin Dagar opens up on his rich lineage and experiments with Rudraveena

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Brand dame: Shahnaz Husain

Entrepreneur, under-the-radar philanthropist and an over-the-top personality — the relevance of Shahnaz Husain 40 years after her first formulation

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The courts are in session

Food courts and drive-ins offering multiple cuisines in one area are becoming a favourite hangout

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Time travelling through music: 125 years of MMA

As Madras Musical Association celebrates its 125th anniversary, we take a look at its rich legacy of promoting Western Classical sounds

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Try lychee wines at Takamaka Winery

At a boutique winery in Mauritius, a husband and wife are getting creative with the tropical fruit

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Atsushi Nakashima is driven by instinct

As Japanese designer Atsushi Nakashima makes his debut at the ongoing India Fashion Week, he tells us how he blends Japanese craft with European sensibilities

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Do some Damage

Techno music producer Benjamin Damage is coming to Bengaluru as part of his three-city India tour

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Teenybopper whopper: A review of American Vandal Season 2

Netflix is putting out teen dramas with amazing regularity, but not all are watchable

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Gold rush: this year’s India Gold line-up at the MAMI film festival

Directors of this year’s MAMI India Gold line-up on what is on their watchlist for the fest that begins later this month

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A story of sugar and spice

Madurai’s 118-year-old Nagapattanam Halwa Shop has been serving up special treats, including the wheat halwa and hot potato masala

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Co-working spaces are on the rise in the capital city

The concept has caught on with a significant increase in shared workspaces

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Gauhar Khan is in step with the times

Model-actor Gauhar Khan says SideHero is a fun take on the struggle to stardom

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From age to age

Time-travel films that have made, or missed, a mark

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Who wants a washroom break?

For filmmakers, the interval is also a part of the creative process

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A rewarding experience

The annual Dover Lane festival saw an array of dancers displaying their rich talent

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A touch of irony

Sohaila Kapur’s “Albeli Naar”, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's “The Taming of the Shrew”, highlights inhuman aspects of the patriarchy

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The twilight saga continues

With Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, fans will have to accept that their beloved Mani Ratnam is past his prime

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‘A Star Is Born’ review: Play it again Gaga, and Cooper

In his directorial debut Bradley Cooper manages to steer clear of the expected sloppy sentimentality even in the most doleful of situations. Lady Gaga provides perfect accompaniment.

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Bapu and ragas

At a unique event at the IGNCA, seasoned artistes delineated ragas created in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi

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How to savage materials

Evaluate buildings for possible renovation rather than complete demolition, says Anupama Mohanram

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Simple, yet soulful

Rashmi Gopal Rao suggests Green ideas to decorate your home for the upcoming festive season

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Sangeetha Ksheerasagaram: Celebration of a musician’s oeuvre

The centenary year of Tadepally Subrahmanya Sastry culminated with concerts, chanting and a book release

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#MeToo: Sajid Khan steps down as director of ‘Housefull 4’

Khan said he was taking the “moral responsibility” to step down till he can allay the allegations against him

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The ghee destination

The 70-year-old ghee store has been the go-to place for many a retailer in the city

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As charming as an earlier era

With Jikki’s voice, the song achieved what it was meant for - recall of an earlier era

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Early success

Singer Nikhita Srivalli tastes fame with ‘Yeda Poyinado’

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Treading on a new track

“Dastan-e-dhadkan” throbbed with energy as four dance forms seamlessly merged to bring forth the rhythm of life

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Ryan Coogler to write and direct ‘Black Panther 2’

Director Ryan Coogler is coming back to write and direct the sequel of his Marvel superhero feature Black Panther.Actor Chadwick Boseman, who portray

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Fighting harassment in the Kannada film industry through FIRE

This 18-month-old association came into existence even before #MeToo movement hit Kannada industry

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From idea to page to stage

The creators of #SingIndiaSing talk about what it takes to make a musical from the ground up

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Finding coherence in choreography

The Nakshatra Dance Festival’s tenth edition focuses on group performances by six exponents that span the classical forms

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‘Tumbbad’review: the demons of the mind

The atmosphere, landscape, and themes in ‘Tumbbad’ are accentuated by a sense of Gothic dread and an eerie expectancy of the diabolical

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Kolkata’s must-have street foods and where to find them

Its innumerable street food haunts are mainstays of student life in Kolkata. But for Iti Mishra, there are a few that have a special place in her mind

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Get your protein fix for the day

Forget about cleaning and cooking the dals. Eka Foods offers ready-to-eat varieties of five pulses

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Options galore at Green Habito juicery

The joint near Technopark has cold-pressed juices, smoothies and fruit boxes on its menu

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Me Too: On an unpleasant note

No artistic tradition can truly thrive if even one woman stands up and says ‘Me Too’

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Atul Satya Koushik: ‘NSD exists within four walls’

There’s a lot that ails the Delhi theatre scene, says Atul Satya Koushik

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Rupanshi Kashyap on her dance dreams

Kathak dancer Rupanshi Kashyap owes it to her guru’s training

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Scholarly and flawless

Niranjana Srinivasan’s Carnatic music recital in Palakkad was pleasing but a little attention to aesthetics would have enhanced the depth of her performance

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Noteworthy recitals

A nagaswaram duet and a vocal concert in Thrissur, part of Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan – 2018, proved to be both scholarly and euphonious

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Bhakti reigned supreme

Eight dancers, four classical art forms, one-hour presentation... the experience at Godrej Theatre, NCPA was divine

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For an aristocrat’s appetite

To get the taste of royal Hyderabadi food culture, drop in at Dum Pukht Begum

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Fighting a winning Bottle

Allen Dipu’s milkshakes joint, Kuppi, shakes things up with a zero-plastic approach

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Where have all the fish gone?

Chef Vikramjit Roy gets nostalgic about Tsukiji, Tokyo’s 83-year-old famed wholesale seafood market, which closed last week

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Sous vide at the bar: A little tech for your tipple

Sous vide can be a gamechanger in a bartender’s repertoire, adding a powerful punch to colour and flavour

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Annual Nakshatra festival from October 12 to 14

Different themes will be explored by well-known gurus at the event

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Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava: To follow voices of reason

Trivikram Srinivas and NTR present an engaging, introspective story of the messy faction wars

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Dundhu Renjeev on breaking the glass ceiling in art direction in Mollywood

The 30-year-old art director most recently showcased her work in the revenge thriller ‘Lilli’

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All aboard the Angriya

One doesn’t need a raison d’etre for travelling to the sunshine state. Here’s how to make the next Mumbai-to-Goa trip a bit more wow

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‘As Jithin, I’m easy to hate’: Vijilesh Karayad

Vijilesh Karayad on playing a villain in Amal Neerad’s Varathan, his theatre days and entry into Mollywood

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#MeToo in Bollywood: Aamir Khan exits Subhash Kapoor’s film as producer

Actor Geetika Tyagi, who had filed molestation case in 2014 against the filmmaker, lauds Khan’s decision, Kapoor releases a statement

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‘I hope to work in realistic movies that are entertaining’

Kalidas Jayaram says he is in for the long run in movies even as he gears up for some interesting films on the anvil

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My top five...

Sidharth Shankar, an independent disability researcher from Thiruvananthapuram, sends in his top five movies

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

What’s with Kollywood and early morning shows?

Why Tamil stars are increasingly taking a liking to special shows

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Kollywood hits a purple patch

Massive success of recently released movies comes as relief for all stakeholders

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Music Academy honours Vikku

Given lifetime achievement award

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Leave those remixes alone

Helicopter Eela soars thanks to Amit Trivedi and Daniel B George’s compositions

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Romancing the light

Indus Creed musician, Zubin Balaporia switches tracks with a showing of his photographs

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Bryan Adams’ old stomping ground

Life has changed, and how. When Bryan Adams had his first concert in India at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai in 1994, the entire world asked me if I had

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Where the happy things are

From building self-confidence, to teaching vocabulary and socio-emotional skills, theatre goes a long way in a child’s growth, say theatre experts

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#MeToo in Bollywood: Netflix may not renew ‘Sacred Games’

The second season of Sacred Games could be in jeopardy with the #MeToo #TimesUp movement gaining ground in Bollywood. Netflix may not renew the serie

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Basil Joseph on his side-splitting act and Thiruvananthapuram dialect in ‘Padayottam’

The actor-director pulls off a comic brilliance in the movie. It has helped that he has lived in the capital city before for his dialogue delivery

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When the gods come visiting during Navaratri

The capital city tunes in to Navaratri festivities. Find out where to be to participate in the revelry and pageantry

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Sudeep Elamon’s unwinds at spaces away from the hustle and bustle

The cinematographer-filmmaker enjoys places that are far from the madding crowds

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Dramatic, and the first

Supriya Pathak on playing grandmother to NTR in ‘Aravinda Sametha...’

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Epic characterisations

The first segment of Natyolsavam, a Kathakali fete in Thiruvananthapuram, featured four magnificent recitals of plays by Kottayathu Thampuram

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da Vinci shopped here

Lefkara in Cyprus is picture perfect and has a proud legacy of lace and silver handicraft

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Tracking tales

Indian Railways is a multi-layered story of trains, people, culture and heritage. Google Arts & Culture, along with the fourth-largest railway network in the world, attempts to peel off a few

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A journey worth the company

Dabaki invites like-minded artistes to collaborate on travel journeys to learn and exchange ideas

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Vikas Bahl slaps legal notice on former Phantom Films partners

Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane accused of sabotaging the Queen director’s upcoming projects

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Singer Nitin Bali dies in accident

Mumbai: Singer Nitin Bali, who was known for his remixes of popular yesteryear numbers, died on Tuesday after being injured, allegedly while driving u

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The Goddess of good times

Head to Kolkata where Durga Puja is an emotion. A guide on how to pandal hop, snack on street food, survive the excited crowds and take in the grandeur of the festival

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P K Sreekumar’s ‘Shabdam’ attempts to lend a voice to the community of potters

Veteran journalist’s film features real-life siblings who are hearing and speech impaired

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