Friday, November 30, 2018

First day, big show: '2.0' opens with a bang

Garners a revenue of ₹80 crore across India

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Cinematographer, director Robert dead

Came into prominence with Oru Thalai Ragam, he went on direct Palaivanacholai, a hit film

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‘Creed II’ review: Slightly rocky with plenty of heart

Creed II soars when the focus is on the fight instead of being out of the ring

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India’s first indigenous film festival soon

India’s first international indigenous film festival will take place in February next year in Odisha. An initiative of activist film collective Video

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‘You are what you wear in India’

The House of Angadi, better known as the designers behind Deepika Padukone’s wedding saris have always taken pride in their sense of discretion and respect for heritage

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Turning over a new leaf

Bandra eatery Olive gets a new menu and a whole lot of style as it completes 18 years

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The cultural isolation of workspace movies

A gigantic warehouse supermarket located off the German Autobahn comes to life after dark. The PA system allows the soothing tunes of Strauss to waft

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The tale of a tree

Marutham is closely associated with Madurai, so much that the city is said to derive its name from the native tree

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#MeToo - towards a ‘new normal’

In a collective voice, dancers flag aspects to be addressed

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Balancing RERA & IBC

Studying the impact of two path-breaking legislations on the real estate industry. By Avnish Sharma & Gautam Bhargava

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Build to context

With rapid urbanisation, a similar skyline is seen everywhere. This pattern must end, says architect Alfredo Caraballo. By Nandhini Sundar

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Veena, her constant muse

The TTK Award is another feather in the cap of veteran artiste and teacher Kalyani Ganesan

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Giving the Music Season a light limerick touch

Welcoming the Season through verse

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Come, soak in Sanjay’s Thamizh

The ace vocalist will present an exclusive Tamil concert on December 8

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Awards from The Music Academy

Sangita Kalanidhi Aruna SairamA disciple of T. Brinda, Aruna Sairam represents a long lineage of Thanjavur musicians. Born on October 30, 1952, to R.

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A tribute to Radha-Jayalakshmi

Radha-Jayalakshmi are remembered for their enterprise and style \

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Nalli Kuppusamy Chetty on his love for the Music Season

Nalli Kuppuswamy Chetty on why the Season is worth supporting

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On how Vikku Vinayakram put the ghatam on the global map

Ghatam, the earthen accompanying instrument, found a new status, thanks to Vikku Vinayakram’s genius

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Music Season: It was like this only

The Season took birth as a fully-grown entity with all its present features intact

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The faces behind the voices on Mumbai locals

Short documentary series Meet the Voice puts a face to railway announcers

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Make the film the way you have it in your head: Lijo Jose Pellissery

Avant-garde film director Lijo Jose Pellissery obviously does not believe in preening about his successes. And that attitude holds good even after bag

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When the Ustads came to pepper the Music Season

Hindustani maestroes were a staple at the Margazhi Festival

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Why not a biopic on Nagarathnamma?

With her devotion to Tyagaraja, the Bangalore dancer was a saint too

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A 40-year-old “new” film and the story behind its making

Orson Welles’s The Other Side of the Wind began shooting in the early 70s and was doomed by lack of funds

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With Village Rockstars going to the Oscars, director Rima Das is on a high

It is pitted against 87 films from around the world

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Fringe benefits at KMB 2018

Adding another layer to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale are four Infra Projects that address subjects as varied as Kashmiriyat, women’s literature, food and human flaws

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The music video, ‘Manwah’, celebrates romance

Sooraj Sukumar Nair on his multilingual music video, ‘Manwah’

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With 31 days left to the New Year, here’s a daily cleanse

We rang our experts, scoured the internet, reached out to all those who’d ever said the word detox, to bring you a no-nonsense tutorial, so you can ma

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Shahi Kabir makes headlines as a scenarist in Malayalam cinema

A civil police officer with the Kerala Police, the scenarist presents a hard-hitting narrative in his debut work, ‘Joseph’

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Why you must visit the Kochi Muziris Biennale

The fourth edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale has had plenty of challenges — from the floods to a #MeToo controversy. But with government support and a strong community spirit as its cornerstones, India’s biggest international art exhibition has us rooting for it

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Milestone 25

An adherence to authentic flavours has ensured Thai Pavilion’s permanent place on Mumbai’s culinary map

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Peter Kuruvita: Currying flavour

In his recently-released cookbook, Australian celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita walks his readers through the luxury of going local and the magic of vegetables in South Asia

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Festive favourite

No matter what your dietary preference, the festive fruit cake continues to enjoy a ‘plum’ position as the dessert of choice in December

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Illustrating imagination

At the age of 10, Anagh Sarda is a published illustrator

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Shubha Mudgal on keeping to her lane

The musician on why she will not mix classical and pop on stage at IndiEarth XChange this weekend

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Guardians of the sanctuaries: how three wildlife reserves in the South are bridging the gap between humans and wildlife

Bottled spring water, soil conservation and a microcredit system. How three reserves in the South are bridging the gap between humans and wildlife

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Who wants a Goode table?

Almost 200 years old, British luxury brand Thomas Goode & Co chooses Mumbai for its first store outside the UK

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A plate full of memories

Step into Ninan’s Restaurant that serves you age-old recipes with a dash of history

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Fancy some fairtrade tea?

Happy Valley brings the ethical promise into your morning cuppa

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It takes a team to eat this

Ponnusamy’s new thaali is being touted as Chennai’s largest, and it looks like it just might be

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Richa Sharma: Singing for the supreme

Richa Sharma on her love for devotional music and her role as a judge in a music reality show

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The debonair actor

Rakshit Shetty reveals he dreamt of cinema ever since he was a child

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A simple journey

Award-winning director K Shivarudraiah’s next project is a children’s film titled Ramana Savari

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Sharmila Mukherjee tells 'Swan Lake' story through Odissi

In a rare flight of creativity, this choreography was captivating

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The tragedy is that art has become vocal: A. Ramachandran

In pursuit of pure art, A. Ramachandran talks about his abiding romance with lotus and how literature informs his craft

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‘Priyadarshika’ to bring to the fore the richness of Sanskrit theatre

Through “Priyadarshika”, seasoned director K.S. Rajendran once again brings to light the nuances of Sanskrit theatre

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At Aarohi 2018, the legends of Hindustani classical were saluted

Aarohi-2018 saw sonorous recitals by the torchbearers of illustrious gharanas

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Video: Check out Chennai's largest 'thaali' meal!

This is Chennai’s largest thaali . It’s got — hold your breath — more than 50 dishes, comprising soup, starters, main course and dessert. Of which 24

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‘Empathy is an important factor in design’

Designer Joe Ikareth talks about his ‘Move Ability’ clothing line for people with special needs. December 3 is World Disability Day

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Coffee classes in Coorg

Attention, coffee lovers. Here’s your chance to live and work at an estate during harvest season

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K&M city souvenirs links landmarks and lives with love

A city startup is designing merchandise that tell stories about urban culture, in an offbeat way

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Eat like a king

Lesser known dishes from the royal dining tables make their way to the ‘Sailana Food Fest’

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Cocoa beans with a twist

Meet Arun Viswanathan, who won a bronze medal at the International Chocolate Awards

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Malayali artists to set the tone for Biennale

Late sculptor K.P. Krishnakumar to top list of seven artists to be featured

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When music met words

MT presents Jayachandran with Basheer Puraskaram

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AIB roast: HC relief continues for actors, filmmaker

Refuses to lift stay on filing charge sheet, taking coercive steps

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Audience lap up Rajini’s 2.0

Fans of superstar begin celebrations as early as 2 a.m.

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Fire breaks out on sets of SRK-starrer Zero

A fire broke out on the sets of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Zero in Film City, Goregaon, on Thursday, the police said. The actor was present at the time of

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Two more Twitter users complain of ₹25-lakh jackpot in KBC’s name

Absence of formal complaints limits scope of probe: police

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India Art Festival: Promising a fair deal

India Art Festival celebrated artistic impressions of contemporary artists, both young and established, to create a platform of equality

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After I spoke up on #MeToo, my work dried up: Chinmayi

The message is: ‘if you speak up, this is what will happen to you’

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Reggae gets into heritage list

Artists like Bob Marley popularised the music genre that originated in Jamaica

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Pak. to turn Kapoor Haveli into museum

Built by late Prithviraj Kapoor’s father

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A tale of courage

Kalki Koechlin is the mainstay of Lucrece based on Shakespeare’s narrative poem

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Watching Jurassic Park at Galaxy

I came to Bangalore in 1997, after living for a few years in Ahmedabad. The heat and dust in Ahmedabad had made me realize how much I missed the hills

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A day with the tribe behind Araku Valley Coffee

The internationally acclaimed Araku Valley Coffee is the toast of Paris, and will enter Indian markets in December

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A corner for coffee, cocktails and conversations

Madurai Café, a quaint little outdoor setting at Gateway Hotel, Pasumalai, is the new hangout in town

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SIFAS comes to Chennai with Alangkar

Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society’s 10th annual festival, Alangkar, will be a unique addition to the December Season in Chennai

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A unique collaboration in arts for ML Vasanthakumari

Sudha Raghunathan and Rama Vaidyanathan came together to pay a moving tribute to ML Vasanthakumari

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An armada of Asian portions

From Malay to Burmese, a range of both mainstream and lesser-known cuisines come together every year at Delhi’s Asian Hawkers Market

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A renaissance for the shorts, courtesy ShortsTV

As ShortsTV makes a new home in India, the visibility of short film storytelling just scooped up a potential viewership of 1.3 billion more

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Vidya Rao on finding herself in Thumri

Vidya Rao on the beauty of this musical form and her Guru Naina Devi’s influence

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Truly theatre

Sanchaya, a theatre group of reckoning in Bangalore, is turning 30. The group was started by the late G.S. Rama Rao, a teacher at MES School for his students. To this day, the group believes in preserving the values and the spirit with which the group was started

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Who pulls the strings?

Most puppeteers who came for the National Puppet Festival in Bangalore were happy that the art form is seeing some hope of revival

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He was like none other

Ambareesh’s unexpected demise has left many shocked: he is remembered for his generosity, hospitality and his commitment to friendships

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Little fish and a hearty meal

The newly-opened Madurai Kurinji Mess offers home-style non vegetarian fare at pocket-friendly prices

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How folk theatre connected people

Folk theatre went beyond the realm of entertainment to change lives through social themes

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Tom Lehrer gets the formula right

Mathematician-musician Tom Lehrer's songs are still a benchmark in satirical-political music

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Jananiy’s impresses with her Thodi

Jananiy impressed with her vocal range and variations in swaraprasthara

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In rhythm with the world

Pianist Marouan Benabdallah hopes to introduce composers from the Arab world through his Arabæsque project

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‘Kaettadhum Koduppavanae’: Good in parts

With plausible script ‘Kaettadhum Koduppavanae’ could have earned more brownie points

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DIAF: A melange of cultures

As the city warms up to the 12th edition of Delhi International Arts Festival, director Pratibha Prahlad goes down memory lane

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‘Passion’ for the fruit

Discover the fertile land where this fruit thrives

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Organic theatre, conceptualised by SN Sudheer, is breaking new ground in Kerala

The novel idea puts emphasis on reviving ties between farming and culture

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Magicians behind the label

As an extension of Sabyasachi Mukherjee crediting Angadi Galleria for Deepika Padukone’s bridal sari, we ask designers why key stakeholders are rarely credited

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Masterful expressions

Peesappilly Rajeevan delivered a nuanced performance of the challenging Kathakali character of Urvasi in Thrissur

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Grace in motion

An Odissi recital by Madhulita Mohapatra and group in Thrissur demonstrated the elegance of the dance form

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5 things you may not know about Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ | Was Akshay Kumar the first choice?



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Watch: Rajinikanth's fans celebrate '2.0; release

Superstar Rajinikanth's fans across the country celebrated the release of the actor's magnum opus, 2.0. Directed by Shankar, the 3D film also stars Ak

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My favourite movies

Vishakh T V, an insurance company employee from Kannur, sends in his top five movies

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‘I try to keep it all very simple,’ says actor Kunchako Boban

Kunchacko Boban loves to try out different roles. The actor opens up on a what has been a busy year and upcoming releases

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

‘2.0’ review: Grandeur on the big screen

With impressive special effects, Rajinikanth’s 2.0 is a fun 3D experience

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‘Performing my songs without prior authorisation is illegal: Ilaiyaraaja

Royalty has to be paid on money earned, insists Ilaiyaraaja

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Google Doodle pays homage to Spanish painter Murillo

Google is paying tribute to Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, the 17th century Spanish painter, with a doodle in honour of his 400th anniversary.The doodle d

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Robin Hood review: Quiver full of CGI

Origin stories seem to be the flavour of the season for some time now. Tom Cruise in Universal’s The Mummy was supposed to be the first of the Dark Un

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To stop leak of 2.0, HC gets into act

Urges ISPs to prevent hosting of film on over 12,000 URLs

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Donbass wins Golden Peacock at IFFI

Lijo Jose Pellissery bags Best Director Award; screenwriter Salim Khan honoured

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‘Rajma Chawal gives you the feeling of home’

Director Leena Yadav on the delight of working with Rishi Kapoor and why it’s a great time to be a filmmaker

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Out of sight, out of time

The past two months have dealt a double blow to Hindustani classical music, following the demise of Annapurna Devi on October 13 and Ustad Imrat Khan

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Dutch minimalism in Mumbai

Foam’s first exhibition in the city looks at what still life means to contemporary photographers

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In praise of the process

Recording artist and guitarist Vishnu Ravindran Nair says, being self taught helps you gain confidence

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Watch: This Madurai antique bike collector has a unique selection

S Jeyanth Kumar feels like a warrior when he rides the 1942 model bikes BSA WM20 and the Triumph 3HW. “Both of these beauties were bought by a Bengalu

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In the royal company of Emperor penguins

City-based amateur photographer Srikanth Chandrasekaran talks about his expedition to Antarctica to photograph the waddler chicks

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Aarti Panikkar on travelling with a baby bump

Travel junkie Aarti Panikkar on travelling solo in Europe while she was pregnant

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Fourteenth edition of Edapally Sangeetholsavam proved blend of the best

The music festival, which brought together young musicians, showcased some vibrant performances

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On a transparent canvas

Artist Sayeeda Ali talks about her journey and acrylic painting

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Let the guys put on the ghungroos

Sanjay Shankar Mahanti put up with bullying and ridicule to become what he is today, an accomplished classical dancer

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Rare residents

The Eurasian spoonbill and the glossy ibis may sound exotic, but there is evidence that they are a part of us

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Rajinikanth’s 2.0: Why it is a big deal

All eyes are on this sci-fi thriller that is touted to be the costliest Indian film made

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To the land of Oz!

A production of the Wizard of Oz by the Helen ’O Grady team transported the audience to a magical place

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Slaying it on stage

Mayamma says he stands for freedom and Feminism

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Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ redux as Kathakali

French choreographer Annette Leday and Australian playwright David McRuvie bring back their Kathakali adaptation of the Bard’s famous tragedy

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Around the country with a paintbrush

He painted on reclaimed wood, khadi, glass and stone. But more importantly, renowned British painter Howard Hodgkin painted extensively about India, both during and after his frequent visits

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At world’s end

Ahead of Navy Day — December 4 — Commander Abhilash Tomy, Kirti Chakra, the first Indian to complete a solo, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe, looks back on his voyage aboard the INSV Mhadei

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Love never ages

How Supriya Cheriyan finally got to see the iconic Taj Mahal on her 94th birthday

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‘We have to think of tomorrow,’ urges activist and filmmaker Gary Bencheghib

The future of the world’s water lies with this generation’s ‘green revolutionaries’ like INKtalks 2018 fellow Gary Bencheghib of Make A Change World

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Kay Kay Menon is seeking perfection

Actor Kay Kay Menon says he has been part of many films for which he was overqualified

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‘We have to think of tomorrow,’ urges activist and filmmaker Gary Bencheghib

The future of the world’s water lies with this generation’s ‘green revolutionaries’ like INKtalks 2018 fellow Gary Bencheghib of Make A Change World

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The kingdom of Nefertiti

The soon-to-be-launched Egyptian-themed luxury passenger ship is expected to boost Kochi’s growing cruise culture

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Land ahoy!

From sampling local cuisine and going on scenic backwater boat rides, to heritage walks and shopping, there is plenty that passengers can do when their luxury liners stop over at Cochin for 10 hours

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Watch: Netflix goes for young audiences with Roald Dahl

Netflix Inc said it will adapt celebrated British children's author Roald Dahl's books such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda” as an

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Biennale will boost flood-hit tourism sector, says Minister

Over five lakh people expected to visit the 108-day art event

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On the anvil, a biopic on Chandrababu

K. Rajeshwar will helm the film, an Indo-Russian production, based on the life of the legendary comedian

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'2.O' will be Rajini’s biggest release in U.S.

Globally, film is likely to release in almost 7,500 screens; premiere tickets in U.S. priced at $30 apiece

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Stephen Hillenburg, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ animated series creator, dies at 57

Hillenburg had said last year that he was suffering from the neurodegenerative disease ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Three actors who have made Bollywood their own

The steady rise of actors Pankaj Tripathi, Rajkummar Rao and Taapsee Pannu – all of whom are identified with strong characters and great screen presence – has happily kept pace with the three years of The Hindu’s Mumbai presence

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Foibles of upper-class philanderers

The irreverent stage persona of Naseeruddin Shah, cocking a snook at societal mores and expectations, is upended in The Truth, a new production from M

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National Awards bring focus to our films, says Tulu filmmaker Abhaya Simha

The National Awards bring focus to our films amidst many commercial films, Abhaya Simha, director of Tulu film Paddayi, said here on Tuesday.He was in

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14 minutes with Christian Bale and Andy Serkis

How do you make sense of an actor and director in seven minutes flat, asks Namrata Joshi while interviewing the acclaimed performer and motion capture guru

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Singer Mohammed Aziz passes away

He has about 20,000 songs to his credit

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IFFI 2018: Scriptwriter Salim Khan to be honoured

Curtains will come down on the 49th edition of the International film festival of India (IFFI) 2018 here on Wednesday with an awards ceremony present

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Gary Fisher, father of mountain biking, on what sets the sport apart

Gary Fisher, an inventor of the modern mountain bike, looks back on the making of the adventure sport from his saddle

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More dialogue, less suspicion

Why are we obsessed with motor transport in over-populated cities? Why don’t our governments move to fix problems before the tipping point arrives?

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Tales of cycling from yesteryear

Between 1923 and 1933, 10 Indians in their early-to-mid-20s — all of them Parsis and from Mumbai — undertook cycling expeditions around the world. Seven of them, in three different journeys, succeeded in their pursuit

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Reel to the sound of reeds

Ahead of the annual St Andrew’s Ball, we spend a night trying our hand (and leg) at Scottish country dancing

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Of songs and stories

Rekha Bhardwaj livened up the finale of ‘The Hindu November Fest’ with her vibrant stage presence

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‘My histrionics are limited’

Anish Kuruvilla gets candid on his forthcoming short film, his acting and directorial ventures

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‘Driving gives me a sense of liberation’

Actor Madhoo Shah recounts memories of the car that she bought with her first salary

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Just a lil bit more

If you are looking for a practical, value-for-money seven-seater MPV, the new Ertiga might fit the bill

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Cracking codes to acting

Meet Rupa Sridhar, who worked with NASA, and is now making her debut as an actor in Mataash

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Back on the block

Enfield and Jawa will renew their race to supremacy, even as the age of big-boy bikes emerges

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The officer HOGs

In a first-of-its-kind chapter in the world, the defence forces ride to honour their soldiers and martyrs, in a bid to raise awareness, respect, and recognition

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The sky’s the limit: Tim McGovern

Noted American Visual Effects supervisor Tim McGovern talks about the evolution of visual effects in cinema while touching upon the latest trends and possibilities

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2.0: A dream larger than life, in 3D

Here’s what to expect from director Shankar’s magnum opus ‘2.0’, where Chitti reboots and takes on the Crow Man

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Before ‘Zero’: a look at disability in Indian cinema

As the world gears up to watch Shah Rukh Khan play a dwarf in the upcoming film Zero, we look back at how people with disabilities have been portrayed in Indian cinema

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Monday, November 26, 2018

Gaurav Gupta’s new line is robot meets Cinderella

Designer Gaurav Gupta’s new line is all about giving classic ruffles, pleats and folds a futuristic look

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Ganapati appears everywhere in Sujata Bajaj’s art

Shapes of the elephant god appear in the form of sculptures, mixed media, and collage in artist Sujata Bajaj’s ongoing exhibition

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Sasi the Don is back with his latest album ‘Timeless’

Reggae meets the foot-tapping beats of Madras in Sasi the Don’s latest song ‘ABCD’

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Music and cinema share the stage at IndiEarth XChange

At IndiEarth XChange, Shubha Mudgal headlines an eclectic line-up that includes baul, Kannada rap, alternative cinema

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Oscar-winning director Bernardo Bertolucci dies at 77

Italian film-maker Bernardo Bertolucci, who won Oscars with “The Last Emperor” and whose erotic drama “Last Tango in Paris” enthralled and shocked th

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A mental speed breaker

Meet the man, who got off the professional race track and now propagates healing through yoga and music

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Sunset on Hollywood boulevard

With Rex theatre shutting down on December 31 this year, a rewind for a dash of reel history

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Jukebox heroes

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of those films you need to watch with friends screaming and stamping along with the iconic numbers

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Working with Rajinikanth has changed my perceptions of life, says Sudhanshu Pandey

Sudhanshu Pandey is all praise for the superstar, as he speaks about his experience working on 2.0

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‘The Price of Free’ is a story of recovery, says director Derek Doneen

Releasing on YouTube on November 27, Sundance Film Festival U.S. Grand Jury: Documentary-winner ‘The Price Of Free’ addresses the universal need to protect children from exploitation, as director Derek Doneen explains

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Mesmerising medleys

The second day of ‘The Hindu November Fest’ saw audience lapping up the contemporary-classical mix

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40 memorable years

Aharya Darpanam offered a window into the evolution of dance production techniques

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Making of a ‘soul-driven’ story

Cinematographer Sujith Sarang discusses the vibrancy of ‘Taxiwaala’ and his association with directors Rahul Sankrityan and Karthick Naren

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Life-changing moments

An unread woman from a remote village in AP is taking internet by storm and set to meet AR Rahman soon

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Prints, hues and dyes

Alka Sharma, textile designer of Aavaran speaks of her creations in Dabu-mud-resist print of Udaipur, revived to make the craft live on

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Cinema quiz: How well do you know the world Stan Lee created?

Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in superheroes. As fans mourn his death, the characters Stan Lee co-created have managed to become bigger every year. How well do you know his works? Take our quiz to find out!

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Watch: This screen guard converts every phone into a 3D gadget

After months of research in auto-stereoscopic technology, Anubha's team was ready with a screen guard that could be fitted on to a mobile phone. This

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Kailash Satyarthi’s film on saving innocence

Ahead of the web première of The Price of Free, Kailash Satyarthi talks about the inconvenient truths that the film deals with, and his struggle at red carpet events

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Sunday, November 25, 2018

‘Rockumentary’: A tribute to rock music

Rockumentary: Evolution of Indian Rock traces the history of rock music in the country

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It’s okay if people make fun of me, says comedian Yogi Babu

Yogi Babu, one of the most successful comedians of Tamil cinema, gets talking about his journey so far, being body-shamed and what keeps him grounded

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26/11 terror attacks documented well, not so much by cinema

Though there have been many documentaries on the tragedy, feature films on the Mumbai attacks have been few and far between

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Stressed?

Here’s why you should get moving

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Stressed?

Here’s why you should get moving

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Sexual diversity is the new conversation

A friend in college could never say the word ‘sex’. She used the euphemism ‘kissing and cuddling’ instead. I laughed at her 20 years ago. Now, I am te

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Ramesh Sippy for inclusiveness through films

Including audio description and subtitles in movies will improve accessibility for persons with disability

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Balabhaskar was at the wheel, say police

Rescuers at the accident site, other witnesses give statements

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Christian Bale, Andy Serkis in Mumbai for ‘Mowgli: Legend Of the Jungle’

The movie, to be released on streaming giant Netflix on December 7, is based on the 19th century tale of a boy who grew up in the jungles of India with animals.

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

“My films are not mainstream, they are bold and on marginalised sections of society,” says Dan Wolman

“You will have to decide what kind of filmmaker you want to be. You want to be one who goes to producer, writes screen play, wait until the right tim

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IFFI 2018: Inspirational solutions on sexual harassment at workplaces should come up, says filmmaker Hari Vishwanath

Inspirational solutions on sexual harassment at workplaces should come up, said filmmaker Hari Viswanath here on Saturday.He was among the directors

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IFFI 2018: ‘Institutionalise Q&A session with the audience after every movie screening’

Quoting Alfred Hitchcock, Mr. Veit Helmer, Director of the German film ‘The Bra’ said on Saturday that cinema should be about visual storytelling and

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#MeToo: Legal battle will end if Alok Nath repents, says Vinta Nanda

Demands apology for her and other women violated by the accused actor

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Censor board is deaf, says Vishal Bhardwaj

Films are a ‘soft target’ for anything that goes wrong with society

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Take my joke back home: Amit Tandon on weaving hilarious stories on stage

Amit Tandon’s humorous stories take the audience on a nostalgic trip

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Notes from Adelaide

We board a boat to sail into the sea a bit, catch the sunset, and hopefully some dolphins that come in from the Antarctic ocean

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Take that flu shot

Given how easily influenza spreads, and the incidence of H1N1, doctors say that vaccination helps keep people safe

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Seizing the day in Provincetown in Massachusetts

‘Spending the night in a hotel room named after me was a surreal experience’

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Take that flu shot

Given how easily influenza spreads, and the incidence of H1N1, doctors say that vaccination helps keep people safe

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Beyond the postcard city: How travel can help create better places

If all roads lead to Rome, then a thousand roads lead elsewhere from there

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An award matter

City-based NGO Shanti Ashram receives Global Awards for social work

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WhatsApp-ening in the kitchen?

Food is best made by the instinct of one’s senses. If it looks good and smells good, it’ll taste good

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Know your hero!

As Ajit Chitturi brings Timeri N. Murari’s popular play Hey, Hero! to Delhi, the actor-director tells us about its journey

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On a spice trail

The newly-opened Dakshina Puram celebrates Southern cuisines, highlighting the best from the five states

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An aesthetic confluence

Bombay Jayashri and Abhishek Raghuram’s different styles blended beautifully to give the Hyderabad audience the perfect concert experience

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Rustom’s irresistible charm

From salli boti gosht to Russian pattice, the restaurant serves authentic Parsi food in the Capital

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Sunny side up

How to cook the perfect fried egg

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Surbahar loses its star

Ustad Imrat Khan will be remembered as a maestro who wore his fame lightly

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A life in images

Remembering Prabhakar Kusuma, the Hyderabad photographer who was among 2018’s Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society (FRPS), UK

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Sonu on song

Sonu Nigam livened up the evening in Hyderabad with his incredible stage presence

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Take my joke back home

Amit Tandon’s humorous stories take the audience on a nostalgic trip

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Silent interpretations

Head towards Shoonya to watch a non-verbal dance performance

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The drama of jazz

Your introduction to the eerie theremin begins at Tubes & Wires’ India debut today

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The REEL collector: Poonam Rahim owns the largest collection of Malayalam film prints

With possibly the largest collection of Malayalam film prints, Poonam Rahim played a vital role in Kerala’s unique film distribution market

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Friday, November 23, 2018

Maalgaadi is five, and growing younger

The discovery of new-age designers — Maalgaadi has been on a mission to put Chennai on the fashion map, with tightly curated trunk shows

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Read my pin

This new collective is giving the underplayed fashion accessory a stronger voice

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Front row with Annabelle Wallis

From rocking high street brands as an upcoming actor to being the face of Cartier, The Mummy star talks all things fashion, including her love for vintage

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The view atop Mount Kilimanjaro

The trek up Mount Kilimanjaro was an adventure of a lifetime, for two city-based women. They relive their experience of trekking up the world’s highest free-standing mountain

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Annabelle Wallis’ look book

The Mummy star on her preferred looks and key influences

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On the house: examining the CinCin Rosso

Tasting of berries and chocolate, the wine is the newest private blend at a standalone restaurant

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The REEL collector

With possibly the largest collection of Malayalam film prints, Poonam Rahim played a vital role in Kerala’s unique film distribution market

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Artists should speak out on social issues: T.M. Krishna

He says many fear they will be affected if it’s done

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Festival of M.S. Sathyu’s films at NGMA

He is best known for his partition drama Garam Hawa

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‘Alternate cinema getting OTT platforms a good sign’

5 directors from the Indian panorama spoke about their films

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‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ review: A hollow chase in the time of #MeToo

Bereft of angst, The Girl in the Spider’s Web succumbs to Hollywood formulas and fetishes

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‘Green Book’ review: Interracial bromance for the masses

Green Book falls short of addressing real race politics but is also entertaining

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‘A Private War’ review: Chronicles of a death foretold

Rosamund Pike’s powerhouse of a performance as journalist Marie Colvin is riveting

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The lure of the Mumbai shopper

We find out, what’s drawing Delhi designers to the bay

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It’s time for another green revolution

Restaurants join hands with small-scale farmers to bring organic food to your table

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The Sunday Quiz: This week, it's all about automobile companies

The Hindu's weekly quiz that doesn't go easy on you

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Fusing in the greens

For architect Rohit Marol the crucial difference is the living element you work with in a landscape, as plants grow and alter unlike a brick-and-mortar structure. A look by Nandhini Sundar

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Avoiding wastage in construction

A software application, Qwikspec, can help you avoid time delays and poor workmanship in construction. By M.A. Siraj

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A window to Indian cinema

The Indian Panorama Section of the ongoing 49th International Film Festival of India has an interesting line-up. We speak to some of the filmmakers whose films will be showcased during the festival

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‘Bhaiaji Superhit’ review: it’s a bad bad bad bad world

2018 has been all about an abundance of Sunny Deol at the movies. He played a vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor) in what felt like a two-hour advertisement for

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'Narcos: Mexico' - old wine in an old bottle

'Narcos: Mexico' has something for fans of the Narcos universe, but suffers from familiar storytelling

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Zach King on life as a ‘digipreneur’

The social media influencer on mastering the art of editing and his collaboration with Apple

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Finding Jack Reacher: on Lee Child’s latest book

With the latest release in his crime thriller series, author Lee Child follows the road not taken

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Notes from the Kolkata International Film Festival

100 years of Bengali cinema, how to run (at) a masterclass, exploring middle-aged loneliness, and more

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Lens on the city: films with a distinct take on urban life

Films from 10 countries, each with a distinct take on urban life

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One, two, three, keep watching: Why autoplay is critical part of our lives

Why autoplay has become a critical part of our lives today

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Ad man Alyque Padamsee’s alternate world on the stage

He was a major part of theatre’s glory years in Mumbai in the 70s

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One, two, three, keep watching

Why autoplay has become a critical part of our lives today

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2.0: The robot redux

2.0 is a sequel to the mind-numbing Enthiran. It comes eight years after the original

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A raga for every emotion

At an evening of musical alchemy, veena players played out ragas that complemented varied human emotions and moods

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Mithun Kumar’s mash-up of ‘Inkem Inkem’ and ‘Venmathi’ is a tuneful blend

While the first sequence is shot in Kuttikanam, Idukki, the second one is set in the singer’s alma mater

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Time to laugh

Chennai-based stand-up comedians Jagan Krishnan and Mervyn Rozario bring their show Oru Time Pakalam to the city

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An ode to the Mahatma

The skies opened on Monday evening, but that did not deter hundreds of people from gathering at the Thiagarajar School of Management to celebrate the

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On the walls of Coimbatore

Suddenly there are bursts of colour in unexpected corners in the city as a wall art project takes off

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Dolce & Gabbana founders seek “forgiveness” in China with video apology

Chinese buyers account for more than a third of spending on luxury goods worldwide, and are increasingly shopping at home rather than on overseas trips.

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Actor Vikrant Massey on moving past medium

The Mirzapur actor on his upcoming series, and on joining the ranks of Bollywood actors on streaming platforms

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Finding Jack Reacher: on Lee Child’s latest book

With the latest release in his crime thriller series, author Lee Child follows the road not taken

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Peace at home

Artist Vallery Puri’s vibrant canvases capture her serene state

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The influencer: Why Alyque Padamsee is relevant in our digitally-led world

Why Alyque Padamsee, who believed in ‘being where the world is going, before it gets there’, is relevant in our digitally-led world

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Inspiring stories

Actor/comedian Krushna Abhishek gets ready to host the fifth season of ‘OMG Yeh Mera India’

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The influencer: Why Alyque Padamsee is relevant in our digitally-led world

Why Alyque Padamsee, who believed in ‘being where the world is going, before it gets there’, is relevant in our digitally-led world

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Open to the sky

A skylight is an interesting, functional aesthetic that brings in light and air, says Anupama Mohanram

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Chumadu Thangi uses music to support social causes

Chumadu Thangi performs at Mall of Travancore in connection with Green Congress, organised by Green Army International and Trivandrum Corporation on Sunday

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Noted classical musician Ustad Imrat Khan passes away in U.S.

Ustad Imrat Khan, who famously turned down the Padma Shri last year saying the recognition had come too late and diminished his achievements, belonged to the illustrious Etawa gharana

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

CBI starts probe against NFDC, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap

CBI stated that a preliminary inquiry had been launched against unknown officials of NFDC, Sun TV, UFO Movies, Anurag Kashyap Films and other unknown people.

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T.M. Krishna chose compositions to present a statement on diversity

Through his music and beliefs, T.M. Krishna presents another kind of freedom struggle located within the framework of democracy

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The people of India have nurtured me: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

After receiving the prestigious Sumitra Charat Ram Award for lifetime achievement, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan reflects on his childhood days and the diminishing guru shishya parampara

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Shruti Haasan opens up on ‘Sabaash Naidu’

Shruti Haasan on her recent foray in the small screen and why she’ll miss the actor in Kamal Haasan

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‘Sei’ review: Script gone missing

‘Sei’ is an audacious attempt in writing a drama that goes nowhere

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Elegant execution by Rani Khanam

Rani Khanam underlined the depth of divine love in her duet performance with her disciple Shikha Sharma

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‘Bhagawad Ajjukam’ probes the concept of transfiguration

Beyond the vibrant costumes and farcical elements, Suresh Anagalli’s “Bhagawad Ajjukam” is a dazzling metaphor reflecting the dichotomy between reality and illusion

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Kuchipudi exponent Vanashree Rao brought Puranic lore to the fore

Marked by an original perspective, Kuchipudi exponent Vanashree Rao’s presented a bouquet of mythological episodes through a dance ballet

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What is in store for Rajnikanth’s 2.0?

The trailer has been released to mixed response with aparently many disappointed with the visual effects.

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Sotheby’s MD Gaurav Bhatia under the #MeToo scanner

Mr Bhatia, the Managing Director of Sotheby’s India, has proceeded on leave owing to a series of sexual conduct allegations against him

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Sotheby’s MD Gaurav Bhatia under the #MeToo scanner

Mr Bhatia, the Managing Director of Sotheby’s India, has proceeded on leave owing to a series of sexual conduct allegations against him

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Comic Con puts adult content in goody bag for children

Police register FIR after parent lodges a complaint

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Ruckus at IFFI film screening venue over poor queue management and insults

One of the screening venues of the on-going International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 on Thursday witnessed a ruckus as a group of delegates a

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Where waste is given new life in the form of art

Bhubaneswar’s Open Air Museum of Waste-to-Art has 28 stunning sculptures by 18 artists

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Pratul Dash’s installation, Temple for Birds, is between the local and the global

Pratul Dash’s unique installation reflects environmental and economic transformation of his homeland while acknowledging the reach of contemporary art and its ideas

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‘Tigers’ review: A muted roar

Danis Tanovic’s Emraan Hashmi starrer takes a subdued than impassioned look at a blazing issue

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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ review: The toxic yet liberating World Wide Web

Walk into ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ to see all Disney princesses in one room, leave with a thought-provoking depiction of life online

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‘I want my films to be alternative cinema’

American film director, cinematographer, producer, screenwriter, and editor Sean Baker on what it takes to stay resolutely indie

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The age of decadence

The city’s first microbrewery transforms into Thirsty City 127 with a change of management, an art deco makeover and a complete overhaul of its interiors and menu

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Here's how the traditional sweet 'adhirasam' is made

This is the week leading to the karthigai deepam festival in Tamil Nadu, and orders for adhirasam are flowing in at various retail outlets of Chennai’

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How techies are stealing the show

Techies are taking over the modelling scene in a big way

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Caught between two worlds

Sunandha Raghunathan’s Bad Hindu promises to be a layered work that explores the concept of identity

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How trees talk

Dhara Mehrotra’s latest artistic endeavour developed at the NCBS-TIFR campus in Bengaluru, reveals some extraordinary insights about nature

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Blend of poetry and dance

Uma Dogra, Sandhya Purecha and Shila Mehta dealt with different aspects of Krishna in their performance at the launch of ‘Art Speaks’

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For a dancer, angashudhi and abhinaya are two sides of a coin, says Bragha Besell

The Bharatanatyam practitioner on her transition as a dancer into a teacher

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Ila Arun’s journey with Ibsen

Ila Arun has adapted so many of the playwright’s works that she was recently honoured with the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

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Bore the stamp of his guru

Precise swaraprastharas and well-balanced repertoire lent an edge to the concert of Swarna Rethas

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Pappu Gyandev loves challenges

They keep young violinist Pappu Gyandev on his toes

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Rhythm to set the stage on fire

Madurai Muralidharan is back, with ‘Dhimahi,’ three-day event starting today

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Why blame every artiste

Art is practised for the community, not to make a political point

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The Samskrita Ranga’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations

In a rare event, the Chennai audience soaked in Sanskrit

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‘BRILLIANCE can be mimicked’

What makes Saiju Aravind the right candidate to win the ‘Best Startup Entrepreneur of the Year’?

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Uttiya Barua’s involved presentation

Uttiya Barua’s tribute to Rajesh was serene and sincere

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‘Raag appeals more to Chennai rasikas’

Sarod artiste Arnab Chakrabarty talks about audience appreciation

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Pristine, classical melodies at the Palakkad National Music Festival

A national music festival in Palakkad featured some leading Carnatic musicians who regaled the listeners with their virtuosity and verve

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What’s in that box?

ITC WelcomHotel adapts the Bento Box concept to go with its zero-waste policy

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Simple engineering marvels

Meet the trio who bring science into your daily life with products and games

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Ramana Balachandran brought alive the veena-vocal link

Vibrant sancharas, swaras with interesting rhythmic patterns, bhava-rich renditions, Ramana Balachandran’s recital had it all

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His place under the sun

Comedian Satya has no qualms about his modest screen time in Telugu cinema

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Rithvik Raja presents the RTP as a ragamalika

Rithvik Raja’s RTP lends itself to the current short duration concert formats

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Dressing up stars

Harsha stakes his claim in Telugu cinema with his sense of style, having worked ‘Race Gurram’ and ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’

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What sets Dilruba apart from other instruments?

Saroja shares her experiences and says what makes Dilruba a versatile instrument

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RIFF brings down musical walls

The Rajasthan International Folk Festival turns the Mehrangarh Fort into a stage for collaborations

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Tale of two valorous brothers

Kalyanasougandhikam offers actors a lot of scope for manodharma

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Songs of praise

Poet and missionary Mosa Valsalam Sasthriar (1847-1916) enriched the treasure trove of Carnatic music with original compositions in Sanskrit and Malayalam, all of which were in praise of Jesus

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When dinner goes live

Facebook and India’s top Instagrammers are unanimous: it’s no longer about styled food in a square frame; but video, being in the moment, and capturing a food emotion

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A fitting tribute to Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu

The 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu was inaugurated recently at Vijayawada with a series of concerts

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Music sans barriers

Musician and composer Father Paul Poovathingal believes that music should build bridges between religions

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Soup opera

Bak Kut Teh in Singapore is a meat-heavy broth-based dish that is essentially a meal in itself

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P Shantha’s life in a ‘nut’ shell

As US marks National Cashew Day on November 23 and India remains sans a counterpart, we speak to someone closer home, whose livelihood revolves around the dry fruit

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Steps of talent and skill

Mohiniyattam moved centre stage as dancers explored the form and dynamics of the dance at a Mohiniyattam workshop in Thrissur

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Steaming its way to your plate

Ever wondered how the Mangaluru moode is made? We give you a glimpse at the behind-the-shelf scenes

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Sharmila Mukerjee: In step with swans

As Sharmila Mukerjee makes Tchaikocsky’s swans twirl to Odissi, the seasoned exponent says the dance form’s grace lends itself naturally to the theme

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Folk singer Velmurugan hopes to revive ‘oyilattam’

A grand ‘oyilattam’ event this Sunday will see 5,000 performers

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Picture perfect

Zooming in on Girish Gangadharan and his life behind the lens

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Gary Mehigan goes dishing about Deccan

After a belly-filling trip to Hyderabad while filming season two of ‘Masters Of Taste With Gary Mehigan’, the Aussie chef goes totally native

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Metaphysical romance and inspired portraits

Choose between a rousing physical theatre piece and an award-winning play on star crossed lovers

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Imaginary badlands

Mirzapur’s talented cast on recreating a fictional city and why the gangster genre is perennially spellbinding

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Yes Queen

My name is Farrokh Bulsara but many know me as Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen. This week, I decided to visit Mumbai for two reasons. One, I

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Bharatanatyam in outer space

An Indian classical dance eschews puritanical dogmas to embrace modern art forms like electronic music

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‘Multiplexes keen to sell samosas, not good films’

Rahul Rawail was speaking at the IFFI

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Gamifying the coffee experience

Grab a cuppa over your favourite boardgames at this new gaming café

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Trailer watch: ‘The Lego Movie 2’ has minifigures saving the universe

The sequel to The Lego Movie is set five years after the events of Taco Tuesday. Bricksburg is now a post-apocalyptic wasteland, resembling the univer

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A window to the world

Illustrator and comic artist Saumin Patel on his pet personal project that, he hopes, will be a conversation starter

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The Wright way

Robin Wright says playing Claire Underwood in the House of Cards opened up other opportunities for her.

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Gamifying the coffee experience

Grab a cuppa over your favourite boardgames at this new gaming café

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The good news from Ghent

One of Belgium’s hidden treasures, Ghent is a lesser-known university town often overlooked by the tourist. But a traveller will find this charming city an incredible mix of the old and the new, writes Anubhuti Krishna

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It was 50 years ago on Nov. 22, Beatles' India-inspired 'White Album' was released

The India-inspired White Album was released by The Beatles half-a-century ago on November 22. A look at the Fab Four’s time in Rishikesh, where most of the songs were written

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A STORYTELLER REACHES OUT

Deepa Kiran cast a spell on the kids of Sunflower Special School as she sang, danced and acted out stories for them at the Junior Lit Fest

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Hop on for a heady mix

Tales of Vembanad, a toddy-tasting tour, offers engaging activities to experience the lake differently

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The Dubliners

Get the inside story of a city through 12 chatty statues as you wander across the beautiful capital of Ireland

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It was 50 years ago today...

The India-inspired White Album was released by The Beatles half-a-century ago on November 22. A look at the Fab Four’s time in Rishikesh, where most of the songs were written

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Echo for a cause

Meet Rana Uppalapati as he skates across the Golden Quadrilateral to raise support for girl child education

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Thereby hangs a tale...

Celebrating the art of storytelling, the just concluded Kathakar Festival saw stirring sessions with master raconteurs

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Drink it up, y’all

No matter where you go, from Uganda to Tokyo, you are sure to find an Irish pub. Here’s what makes them so popular

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Sanjay Kapoor is back in the game

As Sanjay Kapoor discovers his creative side with Lust Stories, the actor tells us about his comeback and how Bollywood is changing

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Sharing the journey

In his just-out book, The Long Drive Home, Rishad Saam Mehta describes his road trip with friends, from Munich to Mumbai, in an Audi Q7. Here are unpublished photos and anecdotes

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Trailer watch: ‘Seethakaathi’ takes us into the actor’s head

The trailer begins with film producers talking about Ayya Aadhimoolam (Vijay Sethupathi), a successful actor who has stopped coming to shoots to the T

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Art to aid Chendamangalam weavers

A group of professionals in the city is using paintings to fund the rehabilitation of flood-hit weavers in Kerala

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Narcos Mexico: Of men and monsters

Eric Newman and the stars of Narcos Mexico know that opioid epidemic can only be curbed when the demand is killed

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Juicy chemistry to organise first-ever pop-up show

Juicy Chemistry organises its first-ever pop-up show to highlight the benefits of using organic beauty products

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Rishad Saam Mehta sharing his journey from Munich to Mumbai

In his just-out book, The Long Drive Home, Rishad Saam Mehta describes his road trip with friends, from Munich to Mumbai, in an Audi Q7. Here are unpublished photos and anecdotes

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At IFFI, Israeli filmmaker bags Lifetime Achievement Award

The 49th edition of the international film festival opened in Panaji

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Of men and monsters

Eric Newman and the stars of Narcos Mexico know that opioid epidemic can only be curbed when the demand is killed

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Netflix announces star-studded cast for Hindi version of 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle'

The CGI live-action film directed by Andy Serkis reinvents Rudyard Kipling’s beloved masterpiece, in which a boy torn between two worlds accepts his destiny and becomes a legend. 

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Vintage melodrama with a modern twist

A new revival of Prithviraj Kapoor’s Deewar, directed by Sunil Shanbag, premiered at the Prithvi Theatre Festival earlier this month. First performed

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An intimate circus

The canvas of Cirque du Soleil’s Bazzar is limited in scale but the acts are thrilling and technically impressive

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Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh all set for Bengaluru reception

Newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh posed together at the Mumbai airport ahead of their reception in Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Here are a few pictures

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‘Truly character-building and all that jazz’

Author Anuja Chandramouli recalls mystery-laced memories around a bright red Raleigh bicycle which fed her creativity

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Motorbike acing

The Royal Enfield 650 sold in India and overseas share identical specs, So does the Interceptor impress just as much here as it did in California? In a word: yes!

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Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh all set for Bengaluru reception

Newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh posed together at the Mumbai airport ahead of their reception in Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Here are a few pictures

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The unconventional experience

Modern Indian film music is certainly nothing like its past. In this new scene of soundscapes, the unusual musician Rekha Bharadwaj enthralled the audience

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How older women experience the city

As girls grow up, their space shrinks and they access public space and the larger city in limited ways

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Tatanagars vs The Axis

A tribute to the Second World War armoured car that was made on Indian soil

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What do we know about the new Aquaman movie ?

Warner Bros is set to release Aquaman in India on December 14, a week before the movie hits the U.S. theatres. The film, directed by James Wan, featur

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Hyundais heading our way

The company plans to roll out a model in just about every segment possible

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The write of way

Calligraphy Museum doesn’t intend to give visitors just a glimpse into the world of letters but also plans to put the locality on the tourism map

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Facetime in Bollywood

Make-up artist Elton Fernandez on men embracing the everyday look

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Pinky Memsaab: Not just a ‘pleasure palace’

An interesting amalgamation of Pakistani and Indian talent, Shazia Ali Khan’s Pinky Memsaab explores the expat life in Dubai

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He’s unstoppable

Actor Avinash on what keeps his passion for films alive

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Starting young with Jack Bennett

With over four lakh followers on Instagram, meet the 11-year-old who is creating make-up trends

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The old school charm

Ground Zero’s penchant for English retro music, finds them many takers

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Abhishek Kapoor: I am a believer as well as a seeker

Ahead of the release of Kedarnath, director Abhishek Kapoor delves into the deeper layers of the love story

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‘Motta Maadi Music’: A musical celebration of Kamal Haasan

Motta Maadi Music’s latest session celebrated songs of the Ulaganayagan

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Aditi Rao Hydari: You can’t be an empty shell

Aditi Rao Hydari remains tight-lipped on the forthcoming space thriller ‘Antariksham’ but opens up on her learning in cinema

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4K version of Rajinikanth's 1995 superhit 'Muthu' to release in Japan

1995 superhit has been restored with digitally remixed songs

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IFFI 2018: Special tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

To coincide with the celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation,Mahatma Gandhi, IFFI '2018 will pay a befitting tribute i

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International Film Festival of India to kick-off on Tuesday

The opening feature film will be OLU directed by Shaji N. Karun

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Mickey Mouse celebrates 90th birthday

Mickey Mouse, the brainchild of cartoonist Walt Disney that eventually came to symbolize a global entertainment empire, celebrated his 90th birthday o

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At the new Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort, you get rooms with a ‘crocodile view’

On ECR stands the only resort that offers you ‘crocodile view’ rooms, thanks to its scaly neighbours

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Sometimes, Adam Collins’ work involves his body on fire

Hollywood stuntman Adam Collins on moving from the Royal Marines to the world of films

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Mickey Mouse turns 90!

For Mickey, who turns 90 this year, life in the public eye began in black-and-white on a steamboat

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Classic interpretations

Staccato and Indosoul have their own stylistic identities in contemporary presentations

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Belgian performers move to Indian rhythms

The Belgian performers of Bollylicious collaborate with classically trained dancers to surprise audiences with a blend of genres

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Indianostrum is back in Puducherry with all their works

It has been a satisfying year for Puducherry-based theatre group, Indianostrum, the brainchild of Kumarane Valavane. Kunti Karna, the group’s longest

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Instead of a blanket ban, choose desserts that also give nutrients

Who says you have to completely curb your sugar craving, and put a blanket ban on all things sweet?

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Boundary to bakery

Nishant Vijay Kumar was a cricketer till he was bowled over by cooking

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Classic interpretations

Staccato and Indosoul have their own stylistic identities in contemporary presentations

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Natya Yoga: A new form that blends dance, yoga and music

An avatar of yoga that combines dance, yoga asanas and music is the new fitness preoccupation

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Now, watch 100 free, ad-supported Hollywood movies in YouTube

YouTube has added around 100 Hollywood titles to its platform, supported with ads. Until now, users were able to purchase movies and TV shows. However

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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Pure classicalmoves

Dancers Shoma Kaikini and Harshvardhan Singh will present a show to celebrate Kathak

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Sound of music

The newly-opened Strings Museum is a unique collection of musical instruments from across the world

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Stepping up their moves

Over 20 dance companies will come together this Sunday promising you a visual treat

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Enamoured by cinema

Meet Utsav Prakash, an engineer-turned filmmaker, all set to release his debut Kannada film Secrets

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Mid-term detox

Relieve your body of the stress of irregular sleep and eating patterns, with these asanas

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Mid-term detox

Relieve your body of the stress of irregular sleep and eating patterns, with these asanas

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Good old storytelling, courtesy INKTalks

As INKTalks Conference comes to Hyderabad for the first time, founder Lakshmi Pratury says the evolution of good ‘ideators’ come from classic storytelling

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Padapetti Thiraipada Iyakkam: an alternate platform for Indian films

Padapetti Thiraipada Iyakkam intends to bridge the gap between filmmakers and audiences

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I’ll detox when I’m dead

I have recently become addicted to Twitter. Not as a participant. I say very little. People seem very mean. Instead, I observe silently. I roll up wit

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How green are your denims?

Just one pair of jeans can use up to 3,800 litres of water, and an unimaginable number of chemicals. But you can make denim choices that are healthier for the environment and for you

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Saturday, November 17, 2018

Newlyweds Deepika-Ranveer arrive in India

Deepika and Ranveer will host a reception each in Bengaluru and Mumbai on November 21 and 28, respectively.

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No Kannada film in IFFI’s Indian Panorama section

A Tulu language film is the lone representation from Karnataka

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IFFI to host producers’ round table

As part of its initiatives to develop the art of cinema in the country, the International Film festival of India (IFFI) 2018 will host an ‘In-Convers

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‘Joseph’ review: a rewarding character study

As far as character introduction sequences go, the lengthy one that introduces the titular character in Joseph is quite effective on many levels. It r

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TM Krishna performs in Delhi as AAP makes political statement

Politics and art shared the stage here on Saturday as Carnatic singer T.M. Krishna performed at a hurriedly put together concert organised by the Aam

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Words for the contemporary listener

Krishna Kanth who has penned the lyrics for ‘Maate Vinadhuga’ from ‘Taxiwaala’, holds forth on writing trends in Telugu cinema

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Notes from Addis Ababa

The city is spread out against the beautiful Entoto Mountains

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Taxiwaala: For a little more smartness

‘Taxiwaala’ is a cocktail of comedy and the paranormal with a hint of quirk

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Friday, November 16, 2018

Ceramics made in Kerala

Anu Cheeran’s distinctive ceramic creations broaden the scope of pottery aesthetics

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A pack of fun

Muvattupuzha-based brothers Dilish and Joshy Daniel have invented a card game, Ible, that’s turning popular

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Boy Erased review: Horrors of conversion therapy

Although well-intentioned and empathetic, Boy Erased faces the risk of preaching to the choir

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Bohemian Rhapsody review: Freddie Mercury for the straight eye

The superficial biopic on Queen refuses to look beyond its heteronormative worldview

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Ashwini Bhide Deshpande: Nurturing the covalent bonds of music

A versatile musician who draws from the melodies of everyday life, Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande talks about performing at the unique Anand Parv and how Marie Curie continues to inspire her

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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ review — Visually extravagant but gratuitous

The second of the Fantastic Beasts series is heavy on the head but easy on the eye

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Look, who’s hearing Sholay and Hichki

The 49th IFFI will screen the films with audio descriptions for visually impaired children

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Netflix mulls ‘content code’ in India

Firm may join industry move to self-regulate streaming platforms, says a source

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The timelessness of the Cold War

In the Cold War between Soviet Union’s socialist Eastern Bloc and United States’ capitalist Western Bloc, the term “cold” amounts to a state of tensio

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‘Cinema generates conversations’

Internationally acclaimed Argentinian filmmaker, Lucrecia Martel on cinema and life, minority filmmaking, the off-screen dimension and the significance of diversity

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William Goldman, Oscar winner for ‘All the President’s Men,’ dead

Goldman also made political history by coining the phrase “follow the money” in his script for “All the President’s Men”

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Whose truth is it anyway?

Pallavi Paul’s ongoing show uses delicate drawings, woven tapestry and the moving image to explore the fine line between history and imagination

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‘Mohalla Assi’ review: Stopping short at sound and fury

Years in the making, Mohalla Assi feels disjointed, weak and washed out despite its compelling tale based on a well-known short story

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We need to politicise art: T.M. Krishna

To be political is a beautiful way of having a conversation, says T.M. Krishna

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‘Pihu’ review: Toddler trap

Deliberately designed, repetitive, predictable and emotionally manipulative Pihu is cinema at its most duplicituous

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Cinema quiz: National Award-winning Malayalam films

When it comes to the National Awards, if Hindi cinema is the popular student in the class, then Malayalam cinema would probably be the overachieving front bencher. Do you think you know your award-winning Malayalam movies? Take our quiz to find out!

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‘Thimiru Pudichavan’ review: a tedious and almost forgettable film

‘Thimiru Pudichavan’ is an overlong, over-simplistic and over-acted potboiler that disrespects its audience

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Intuitive is all

Abhimanyu Nohwar on the Jolly Rocker and why we need design that taps into a consumer’s mental model

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There’s nothing about Freddie Mercury that’s choreographed, says Rami Malek on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

A sure-shot sign that awards season has begun in Hollywood is the stream of biopics on singers and rock bands. After A Star Is Bornstarring Lady Gaga,

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‘Kaatrin Mozhi’ review: Jyotika steals the show in this heartwarming remake

This Radhamohan flick is a refreshing remake that strikes the right notes

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'Sarkar' vs 'Vada Chennai': From on-screen charisma to off-screen power

I finally saw Vada Chennai  last week when it had already been edged out of theatres by Sarkar and I had the grand choice of exactly one doable show t

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Destination chocolate

Order a chocolate bomb, the size of a musk melon, at this newly opened café

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Proptech + Fintech = Home / office

Global consultancy JLL launches Centre of Expertise in Bengaluru which will enable clients to survey any property anywhere virtually. By M.A. Siraj

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Fighting holiday blues

Especially since our desi hustle cannot compete with Phuket’s yoga, beaches and restful days

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‘Pihu’ review: Toddler in a trap called home

Deliberately designed, repetitive, predictable and emotionally manipulative, Pihu is cinema at its most duplicitous.

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That one from Goa

This Konkan film won the FIPRESCI prize in 2009, but not many Goan films have followed suit

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Punit Jasuja: Dressing up fearless

Maharaja chic meets vintage gangster, with Chicago Police jackets and embroidered brooches — Punit Jasuja deconstructs his style

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Architect Vinu Daniel’s name is synonymous with green architecture

As the world wakes up to sustainable architecture only now, Vinu Daniel had a vision that was way before its time

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Mother of my dreams

What makes Ma.Ama, the result of a unique Indo-China partnership, so interesting?

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Makes Tarantino look like Tom and Jerry

When Lars Von Trier’s The House That Jack Built was screened at Cannes this year, about a hundred people walked out halfway

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In the footsteps of her mentors

Young dancer M Jaya Khavi dedicates her recent triumph at a national contest to her mother and guru

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Of boatrides, picnics and birdwatching

National Highway 16 can you lead you to a host of spots that are an ideal getaway in this perfect weather

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Appams anyone?

There are some authentic Kerala flavours awaiting you on Waltair Road

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Shades of change

Why men wearing make-up is a powerful counterbalance

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Man in the mirror: 2018, the year men’s make-up went mainstream

Chanel has just launched their range of men’s make-up. Ranveer Singh got hitched and wore kajal for the umpteenth time. With International Men’s Day on November 19, we look at how men’s make-up is the new trend

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Super colossal Joe Satriani

There is a multitude of amplifiers, effect pedals and processors a guitarist can use, but you still have to be Joe Satriani if you want to make your g

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Being Kaikeyi...

A monologue by Anjana Chandak asked some uncomfortable questions about the the queen without whom there would be no Ramayana

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Puneet Issar: Voice of the antagonist

Actor-director Puneet Issar gives Duryodhan a makeover in his adaptation of Mahabharat

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Going craft in Cognac with Grey Goose Interpreted by Ducasse

Grey Goose’s collaboration with chef Alain Ducasse, and some toasted wheat, gives us a gourmet vodka expression with a difference

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Disrupt for change

At Bengaluru ByDesign, IDF 2018 brings together 25 speakers to address the buzzword of today

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T.M. Krishna to perform in Delhi tomorrow

New Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday announced that Carnatic singer T.M Krishna would be performing in the Capital on November

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The covalent bonds of life

A versatile musician who draws from the melodies of everyday life, Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande talks about performing at the unique Anand Parv and how Marie Curie continues to inspire her

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Amar Akbar Anthony: A pointless exercise

This revenge-comedy saga can leave you clueless

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Nicola Hein uses everyday items to play his guitar

Nicola L Hein did not like playing the piano (although he was forced to as part of his university education in music). But it was a completely differe

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Eddie Marsan in motion

The British actor on portraying Parkinson’s on screen, working away from his family and a packed 2019

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For a home makeover

Teja Lele Desai gives us eleven tips for a quick and easy home re-do

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Riding the wave: how climate change is impacting the Bay of Bengal region

Nidhi Adlakha on how climate change is impacting our coastal communities

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Colourful showcase of folk forms

Folk artistes from India and abroad are set to enthral urban art aficionados

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Space called SimSum

Dentists by profession and artists by passion Sindhura and Sumadhura share their artistic project

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For an equal world

Aniruddha Khutwad’s restraint artistry is evident in “A Raisin in the Sun” as he eloquently exposes the underbelly of racism while narrating the hardships of an African-American family

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SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan: Celebrating the triad

The main attraction of the upcoming SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan will be a melodic exchange between Pandit Bhajan Sopori and Pandit Kumar Bose

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Reigniting the passion with ‘Indra Sabha’

Seasoned Kathak exponent Uma Sharma recreates “Indra Sabha” for the new generation

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A journey in dance

Richard Chen See, a contemporary and ballet dancer, expresses the challenges that came his way through a series of postcards

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Rising to the occasion

Carnatic vocalist Akshay Padmanabhan impressed with his choice of songs

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Producers Guild of India asks members to enforce PoSH law

Handbook on case studies, misconceptions, redress mechanism released

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Music is the secret script of a film: Australian filmmaker

It hits the nervous system unlike anything else: Philip Noyce

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Transcending culinary traditions

Alta Calidad’s Indian-American chef Akhtar Nawab will be cooking up a Mexican storm for for two nights in the city.

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Between the heroic and the iniquitous

Nimmy Raphael interprets the epic tale of the monkey brothers Sugriva and Bali from the Ramayana in an invigorating production by Adishakti

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Gangs of Mirzapur

Karan Anshuman and Gurrmeet Singh talk about their new Amazon Prime show that’s set in the badlands of Uttar Pradesh

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Just take five

It’s always a delight to watch one of your favourite bands live at a stadium or auditorium. India has had many such acts, though the frequency has com

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Loud & clear: Audible comes to India

With Audible’s launch in the country, users can access over 2,00,000 titles and local content at ₹199 per month

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Radhika Apte and Rajkummar Rao on their collaboration with Audible

After a star-studded launch event at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House this week, Amazon-owned audiobook retailer and publisher Audible has officially entere

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In pictures: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tie the knot

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, the latest A-list Bollywood stars to tie the knot, got married in a private ceremony in Italy.  The couple got mar

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In copybook style

A.S. Murali’s concert was a resounding replication of some of Semmangudi’s aspects

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All for the love of Sanskrit

Six decades after he founded ‘Samskrita Ranga,’ theatre troupe,Dr. V. Raghavan’s family keeps the flag flying and how

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Beyond the visual appeal of dance

Padmaja Suresh in her lec-dem spoke about the therapeutic effect of mudras and rasas

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The beauty of history

‘Ornate’ and ‘opulent’ best describes St. Petersburg in Russia which is steeped in history and replete with art in many forms

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Rosa Shruti Abraham’s patterns in glass

Rosa Shruti Abraham designs delicate artefacts in ceramics and glass for home décor

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Everything can talk

Ventriloquist Indushree Raveendra on her journey as India’s first female ventriloquist

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Aliyans and Polestar Studio are going places with their dance moves

The dance troupes from Thiruvananthapuram have had a dream run

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The hard work behind the fun

With a slew of festivals and comic collectives, the comic scene in Bengaluru is garnering much interest and excitement

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Inclusive initiative

Pt. Jasraj’s disciple, Lalitha Sharma’s aim is to take music to the underprivileged

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The rise of the Aatman

The band of young musicians blends Western sounds with other music traditions

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Bragha Bessell’s vintage Margam

In Bragha’s performance, all the aspects of Bharatanatyam blended gloriously

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A warrior princess in the coffee shop

Isheeta Ganguly’s Sundays with Chitra and Chaitali brings to life once again, the tale of the mythical character Chitrangada, in a modern context

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Punjab Gharana and percussion legacy

Yogesh Samsi says gharanas will never lose their relevance

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India’s first tea-based menu is here

There’s tea in everything, from soups and cocktails to risottos and chicken drumsticks

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The future is a cocktail

In bars around the world, local ingredients have been clear favourites through 2018

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Reciting this prayer for knowledge

Teacher and disciple are together in their endeavour

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Many moods of Tyagaraja

Now pleading, now admiring and then teasing... the tones differ in the composer’s dialogue with his deity

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Shreyas Talpade’s good humour

As Shreyas Talpade returns with a web series, the actor says he is trying to reinvent himself

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What are Bhashanga ragas?

R. Hemalatha explained their characteristics

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Lost Disney film showing Mickey Mouse's predecessor found in Japan

While Disney created the character, he lost the rights to another company, prompting him to develop a new cartoon figure: Mickey Mouse.

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Our music is formless: Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar

Ahead of her concert in the city, seasoned vocalist Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar talks about her brush with playback singing, the importance of communicating with the audience and her goals

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What sets Dikshitar’s kritis apart

At an event organised by Guruguhaamrta on the composer, T.S. Satyavathi focused on his unique phraseology

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A free-flowing musical dialogue at Ras Barse Utsav

Tansen Academy’s Fourth Edition of the Ras Barse Utsav brought together well-known instrumental artistes for a memorable evening

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What makes Apoorva Gokhale special among Hinustani vocalists

Groomed by Madhubuwa, she follows a pure style with her creativity in full bloom

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An ‘unceremonious’ tea ceremony

This therapeutic Korean experience is not everyone’s cup of tea

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An ode to masalas: Sita Ram Diwan Chand

We raise a toast to Delhi’s favourite street food — chole bhature at Sita Ram Diwan Chand

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Old favourites go meat-free

Chefs are opting for local produce above tofu and mock meat, when recreating classic dishes for vegetarians

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Outlin’d Studio: an age-old love affair with cork

Jhunjhun Jain of Outlin’d Studio invites India to bring heritage into their home — in the form of cork.

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Outlin’d Studio: an age-old love affair with cork

Jhunjhun Jain of Outlin’d Studio invites India to bring heritage into their home — in the form of cork.

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From the sidelines

Vajja Venkata Giridhar looks forward to ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’

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Satya Dev Kancharana: One Friday will change my life

The actor has his hands full with diverse roles

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Jawa 300 cc motorcyles launched, prices start at₹1.55 lakh

Jawa 42 is the cheapest at ₹1.55 lakh. Jawa Perak is priced at ₹1.89 lakh

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On a digital detox? Here are three National Parks in the US where you can be closer to Nature

Crater Lake National ParkIn winters, this park in the Cascade Mountains witnesses skiers and snowshoers testing their skills on a 50-kilometre, three-

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Lights, camera and snow

Venkat C Dileep talks about filming ‘Amar Akbar Antony’ in the US with a skeletal crew

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A bouquet of vivid blossoms

The Adyasha Foundation’s dance festival showcased some extraordinary performances

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On a Kannada canvas

Danseuse Shubha Dhananjay gave a unique touch to Bharatanatya by performing to compositions that were in Kannada

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Riverside recollections

Indu G came good in an evocative staging of ‘Uttararamayanam’ in the Nangiarkoothu format

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Karna, the tragic hero

Margi Madhu excelled as Karna in a recital of Karnabharam Koodiyattam at Lakkidi, which was choreographed by the lead performer himself

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Moving away from stereotypes

Jayasurya has found his comfort zone in cinema thanks to some unconventional characters he played on screen. Coming up next is Pretham 2

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‘Utharakadalasu’: Question of answers

Utharakadalasu, a short film by Indu VR, zooms into the lives of a group of young children

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Meditatively vibrant

Pankaj Mohan Aggarwal enchants the city with his art featuring prominent embodiments of manthan, maya and kalachakra

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Lily James, Armie Hammer to star in ‘Rebecca’ adaptation

Actors Armie Hammer and Lily James will be playing the lead in the new adaptation of Rebecca, the 1938 Daphne du Maurier gothic thriller. Screenwriter

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Airports Authority postpones T.M. Krishna's concert after trolls label him 'anti-national'

A concert by Carnatic singer T.M. Krishna scheduled for Saturday was postponed by the organizers, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Spic Macay

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All that dazzles

As the year comes to a close, sequins and glitter make a show-stealing comeback

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The music up there

Motta Maadi Music, an open terrace musical initiative, is set to celebrate the songs of Kamal Haasan in its upcoming session

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A mix that makes canine star Karuppi special

The cross-breed has traits of the Chippiparai, a local hunting dog known for its sharp features

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Rajinikanth’s Petta to release on Pongal

Vijay-Atlee pair to work its ‘magic’ again for Deepavali release

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Deepika-Ranveer wed in private ceremony after public declaration of love

The day also marks the fifth anniversary of the release of their first film together.

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Agent of transformation

Theatremaker Imogen Butler-Cole’s debut solo, Foreign Body is a compelling narrative in the #MeToo era

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Swashbuckling epic goes belly-up at the box office

Despite a bumper opening, Thugs of Hindostan is this year’s biggest let-down with a deficit of about ₹150 crore

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Confrontations between life and death

Yardena Kurulkar’s art is a way for her to rediscover her own mortality, one work at a time

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Pushing the sonic envelope

A new festival eschews constraints by focusing on disparate and diverse musical genres

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Garima Arora’s Gaa restaurant wins a Michelin star

Vineet Bhatia. Vikas Khanna. Gaggan Anand. The list of Indian chefs whose restaurants have received a Michelin star has only had men on it. Till now.

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Rajamouli’s next kicks off

This Rajamouli-NTR-Ram Charan film is billed as a larger-than-life entertainer

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Actor Jyothika on #MeToo



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Love for gold

Designers Swati and Sunaina will unveil their exclusive line of Banarasi saris, Gold, in Hyderabad

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Musical layers

Yatra, a Journey Within, by Bombay Jayashri Ramnath and Abhishek Raghuram, is as much about musical journeys on the outside, as it is a celebration of the music that the artistes have internalised over the years

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Devoted to Carnatic music

Karthik KP, this year’s The Hindu-Saregama MS Subbulakshmi Award winner, talks about his relationship with music

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