Monday, December 31, 2018

Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan passes away at 81

Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan passed away due to prolonged illness at the age of 81 on December 31, his son Sarfaraz confirmed. Mr. Khan was admitt

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Potpourri at the cinemas in 2019

Big budget biopics, a historical, action entertainers and a sports drama are on the anvil. But 2019 might also bring up some small wonders in Telugu cinema

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Foreign tourists can now fly directly to Andamans

Foreign tourists can now directly fly to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the government has designated Port Blair airport as an authorised immigrat

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A tangential walk down Bollywood: on the best cinematic moments of 2018

In a year marked by the success of films with strong stories and actors and not just star power, film critic Namrata Joshi highlights the best cinematic moments of 2018

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Rex Theatre, Bengaluru's iconic single-screen cinema, bids farewell

After more than 70 years, the iconic single-screen Rex Theatre on Brigade Road will run its last film on December 31. It will make way for a mall with

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From ‘2.0’ to ‘Petta’: Meet Kollywood stars in miniatures

Are you looking to gift your loved ones something different this New Year? Check out iKix My3D’s miniature models of Tamil cinema actors

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Photo of the day: Abhishek Raghuram weaves a spell

Young vocalist Abhishek Raghuram sings at the Music Academy in Chennai.

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From ‘2.0’ to ‘Petta’: Meet Kollywood stars in miniatures

Are you looking to gift your loved ones something different this New Year? Check out iKix My3D’s miniature models of Tamil cinema actors

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2018's top food searches on Google

What kinds of food interested the public at large in 2018? Here are some of 2018's top food searches on Google.

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The forgotten arts of Kerala

Sargam 2019 presents precious art forms from Kerala that are slowly dying out

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Kick-start 2019 with these trips to historical sites

Explore monuments and temples of Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram, archaeologists in tow

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‘I’ve come into my own,’ reflects designer Asmita Marwa

Having won ‘Trendsetter in Fashion’ at the South Indian Fashion Awards 2018 in Chennai, Hyderabad-based sustainability savant Asmita Marwa is gearing up for a productive 2019

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Remembering Geeta S Iyengar, an inspirational yoga teacher

I started my journey into yoga with medical problems: three slipped discs and immense pain, which had an effect on my body and mind. Soon, I got a hom

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Theatre 2018

This year plays were staged every weekend, making it quite a task to choose which production to watch! It has also been tough to select productions that made a mark, a sign that theatre is booming every year in Bengaluru. MetroPlus does a quick recap of the year in theatre, which ranged from path-breaking festivals to many brilliant productions on the Bard.

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Vikram’s second look in ‘Kadaram Kondan’

It’s a well-known fact among film circles that Vikram is working with Thoongaavanam director Rajesh M Selva for Kadaram Kondan. The makers recently re

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Live for the night with Krewella

Sunburn City Festival does right by Hyderabad by bringing the energetic Krewella to the stage

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How a Chennai vegetarian restaurant is making even meat eaters drool

Meet restaurateur Tarun Mahadevan, whose vegetarian, pan-Asian restaurant Eastern Wedge has made fans out of even steady meat eaters

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Remembering Geeta S Iyengar, an inspirational yoga teacher

I started my journey into yoga with medical problems: three slipped discs and immense pain, which had an effect on my body and mind. Soon, I got a hom

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Essential oils to soothe your dry winter skin

This winter, steer clear of chemical-laden creams and lotions for your skin, and look towards oils

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Kollywood: What was in vogue in 2018

From the emergence of a new political voice to the presence of strong female characters, the year was filled with surprises. As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at five significant developments in the Tamil film industry

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Back in 2018

We cut through the clutter to bring you the gist of the year in wellness

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Back in 2018

We cut through the clutter to bring you the gist of the year in wellness

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Q&A

Typically, which are the most polluted times in a city, and what should we do/not do at these times? All major metropolitan cities and tier 2 cities g

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A life dedicated to yoga

Remembering Geeta S Iyengar, an inspirational yoga teacher

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Cleanse

The stomach is the origin of almost all diseases, so when we start therapy for any sort of disease, we begin with the stomach. Unless the stomach is t

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My year in health and wellness

In the area of health and wellness, 2018 has been a good year. I avoided it almost entirely. My heart is still in the right place. I value health, and

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India Gate to the Gateway of India

The G2G ride had 18 cyclists set out to cover 1,460 kilometres in six days and five nights; nine finished the ride that was done to raise awareness about pedestrian and cyclist safety

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How to prevent a hangover, but if you fail to, we’ve got you covered

The symptoms are familiar: a pounding head, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, excessive thirst, a dry mouth. “A large amount of alcohol intake at once leads

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Life lessons on longevity

These centenarians tell us how to live a 100 years, losing the fear of ageing, and gaining health and happiness

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Life lessons on longevity

These centenarians tell us how to live a 100 years, losing the fear of ageing, and gaining health and happiness

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Slitherin’ good

This winter, steer clear of chemical-laden creams and lotions for your skin, and look towards oils

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Veteran actor Kader Khan hospitalised

Veteran actor Kader Khan’s son Sarfaraz has said that his father has been admitted to a hospital in Canada, dismissing media reports of his demise.“I

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Mrinal Sen was Indian cinema’s street fighter

His films reflected the mind and spirit of a socially engaged chronicler of independent India that mainstream filmmakers chose to gloss over

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Trailer watch: Viswasam promises good dose of Ajith

This Pongal, Ajith Kumar fans are awaiting a treat. The trailer for Viswasam, which was released on Sunday, shows Ajith playing a don. Clad in his sig

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From our archives: Mrinal Sen speaks on films and film making

In a career spanning over 60 years, Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen directed numerous acclaimed movies and collaborated with artists worldwide. Not one t

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'End of an era': Condolences pour in on Mrinal Sen's demise

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away on Sunday. He was 95.Political leaders from across the country and those from the film fraternity exp

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‘Mrinalda was my friend, philosopher and guide’: Nandita Das

Actor, director Nandita Das pays tribute to the late Mrinal Sen

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'End of an era': Condolences pour in for Mrinal Sen's demise

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away on Sunday. He was 95.Political leaders from across the country and those from the film fraternity exp

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Veteran filmmaker Mrinal Sen passes away at 95

The auteur, who has won multiple National Film awards, was known for his artistic depiction of social reality.

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Music retailer HMV faces collapse

As consumers increasingly switch to digital streaming, the sale of DVDs and CDs rapidly declined

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January 4, 2019: The return of Mary Poppins

The “practically perfect” nanny Mary Poppins, who flies through the clouds with a black parrot umbrella and a signature carpet bag, has made a return

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Award-winning lyricist behind "Killing Me Softly" dead at 91

His lyrics for Brazilian bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema," won the Grammy Record of the Year in 1965.

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Fresh start this year

Three artists share the experience of working in a new medium

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Missed communication

Sutradhar’s ‘Oleanna’ goes places even as it raises pertinent questions

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Just a mouse click away

It was a year when Rahul Verma discovered that someone somewhere in the city is willing to deliver something that you may be yearning for

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Hyderabad on a high

Curated thematic events gave city revellers a taste of the new

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Remnant of the past

A peek into the little-known Masjid-e-Almas, on the route between Charminar and Falaknuma Palace

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Wrapped fresh in Nature

Andoni Luis Aduriz, one of the world’s top chefs, gives a glimpse into the functioning of multiple Michelin star-winning restaurant Mugaritz

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Here's how to declutter your digital life

Tools, information and recommendations to help declutter your digital life

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Friday, December 28, 2018

Ariana Grande cancels Las Vegas gig due to ‘health issues’

Ariana Grande has cancelled her New Year’s Eve weekend gig in Las Vegas due to “health issues”, the pop star announced on Friday. Grande was scheduled

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The Sunday Quiz: Getting set for New Year’s

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

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The best of world cinema in 2018

Five films vastly different in pace and temperament – yet bound by the theme of family and sororities – make it to our best of international films list

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Art house, crime and biographies

Marathi cinema pushed several boundaries this year winning big at the box office, according to Pune 52 and Baji director Nikhil Mahajan

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Experimentation is the mother of all innovation

Five Bollywood folks who made their cinematic mark in 2018 believe that original content is key especially in the year to come

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Women, uninterrupted

Notice some of the best male performances in Hindi cinema this year. Vineet Kumar Singh in Mukkabaaz, Ayushmann Khurrana in Andhadhun, Nawazuddin Sidd

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Enter the world of ecological weird

Rohini Devasher’s artistic genius brings a mishmash of plant and animal species to life in her ongoing solo show, Hopeful Monsterssays Phalguni Desai

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‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ trailer watch: Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna build intrigue

The Accidental Prime Minister, a biographical drama about the life and political career of former Prime Minister and Congress leader Dr. Manmohan Sing

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10 Telugu films from 2018 that you shouldn't miss

Here's a list of the best of Telugu movies from 2018 picked by our reviewer, presented in no particular order.

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Many takers for affordable housing

Affordable housing has been the biggest driver of growth in the real estate sector and along with the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM

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Towards a transparent home loan

The RBI has proposed that banks link interest rates to external benchmarks such as repo rate or T-Bill (Treasury Bill) Rate for 91 days. By Deshpande R. P.

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Insulating buildings

Look back to traditions to see how buildings were created to be naturally cool, says Anupama Mohanram

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The year that was and the way forward

Niranjan Hiranandani, President, NAREDCO: As the disruptive impact of policy reforms faded away early in the year, 2018 witnessed signs of revival, wi

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Great expectations for 2019

Market size of tier-2 and tier-3 cities is expected to grow from $5.7 billion to $80 billion by 2026

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Indian retail real estate is going global

Cities that saw maximum growth in 2018 included MMR, NCR, Bengaluru and Kolkata. A look by Anuj Kejriwal

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All you need to know about ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’

Anupam Kher has stepped into the role of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his upcoming movie The Accidental Prime Minister. The movie is adapte

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Breaking the Internet

Pick of the social media sensations of Kerala, in 2018

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Push pause: In praise of slow travel

From horse riding in Iceland to foraging in the Himalayas, holidays are becoming more meaningful and mindful. Seven tastemakers inspire us to try it

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This is how Art beats in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru art scene this year was hectic with new initiatives, stunning shows focussing on unusual mediums, some great retrospectives and art events

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A Week, a Month, a Year

August 2018 showed us how we met disaster and how we successfully faced and rebuilt our lives, says Mohammed Y Safirulla

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The Rainbow year

Post the historic SC Verdict of 2018, it is now imperative to educate the public about the complexities involved in living out queer lives in our societies, says Shivaji K Panikker

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The business of slow

How to cut through the clutter and jargon of ‘slow’ marketing and find authenticity in products and experiences

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Gopika Nandan, the youngest female Super Randonneur in India

She is all set to become the first female Ironman from Kerala

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‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is my life’s best work, says Anupam Kher

The film is a 100% accurate depiction of Manmohan Singh, says the actor

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Bluff Master: Good writing in an outdated story

‘Bluff Master’ rides on Satyadev’s energetic performance

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Idam Jagath: Anything for TRPs

A possible critique of media practices ends up as an amateurish drama

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‘Simmba’ review: Nothing woke about this problematic entertainer

Be it a rapist or a saviour, Simmba is all about toxic masculinity

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Sunday special

A humble eatery in Inam Kulathur village has made its name selling mutton biryani for several decades

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Packing for the holidays, ethically

Skip seasonal trends and opt for outfits that will be considered stylish even a decade down the line

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Detox and seek solace

If 2018 has taught us anything, it is to focus on ourselves. Industry experts reveal getaways to help you recharge

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‘Simmba’ review: Nothing woke about this problematic entertainer

Be it a rapist or a saviour, Simmba is all about toxic masculinity

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Slow design for interiors

Natural colours, subtle materials and local products underline a slow design aesthetic, says Ravi Vazirani

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Second life: Environment-friendly accent pieces

When discarded saris become luxe carpets and waste paper is fashioned into furniture

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The earth and Ricky Kej

Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej uses his music to spread a message of conservation and sustainability

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More of less

Borrow and lend everything from umbrellas and winter coats to antique chests of drawers as part of The Minimalists of Delhi

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If you instantly recognise a Harris song, that is my success: Harris Jayaraj

Music director Harris Jayaraj is all set for his next album ‘Dev’ starring Karthi

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All night long!

The city came awake in 2018 with an upsurge of energy thanks to funky music and flavoursome brews and now offers its people a nightlife like never before

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Designed for change

Slow fashion curator Nivi Murthy on why it is more than just a trend to follow

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Locked out of the jungle

How national parks and sanctuaries are approaching conservation by following a low-footfall, high-revenue model that is keeping out the common man

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Concrete concerns

In “Grey Areas”, artist Sitaram Swain uses cement to comment on the growing urbanisation

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From a fresh perspective

In a solo-Bharatanatyam presentation, Shreyasi Gopinath captures the pain of Karna’s grief-striken wife

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A bend in the path

Introspection and a conscious withdrawal from externals are a healthy shot in the arm for Kathak as well as other dance forms, says Guru Kamalini Dutt

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Beyond the idea of gender

Evoking mythical tales that talk of dissolving male-female energies, recent events have shown how some young dancers are challenging patriarchy and asserting rights of gender minorities

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Float into the next year

Ring in 2019 at the Catamaran Beach Festival, with 18 artistes and the fisherfolk of Chinna Veerampattinam

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Cooking off the clock

2018 might be the year of the InstaPot and meals in minutes. But four foodpreneurs make a case for taking time with your food

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‘Goodfellas’ actor Frank Adonis dies at 83

Adonis also tried his hands in writing and directing, scoring a directing credit for 1998’s “One Deadly Road” and a writing credit for “The Woods Have Eyes” in 2007.

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The more the merrier

Tracing Delhi’s choir culture with Sharmila Banerjee Livingston

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

Grandmother’s recipes for today’s cook: Mallika Basu

In her latest cookbook, Mallika Basu merges childhood kitchen memories with the fast-paced needs of today

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Macaulay Culkin to legally change name to Macaulay ‘Macaulay Culkin’ Culkin

The ‘Home Alone’ star decided to change his middle name to ‘Macaulay Culkin’ after an online vote on his lifestyle and humour website

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When gravitas meets virility...

Seasoned practitioners of classical music conjured up a magnificent experience at the annual Swara Samrat Festival in Kolkata

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Meet the claymasters: Curators of Clay

Curators of Clay handcrafts contemporary pottery pieces and crockery for restaurants around the country

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Parsnips and pear trees

How a British family made room in their traditions to give the vegetarian newly-wed a memorable first Christmas

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Driven by the love of cinema: Kalpika Ganesh

Kalpika Ganesh makes an impression with ‘Padi Padi Leche Manasu’ and has a bunch of films to look forward to

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'Petta' trailer watch: Vintage Rajinikanth is back in style

Going by the trailer, the film seems to revolve around Kaali (Rajinikanth) and Jithu (Vijay Sethupathi)

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A cry of anguish

Rajesh Singh’s “Babuji”, staged at the 6th Yuva Natya Samaroh, captured the plight of an independent folk artist

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The pull of paal

The owner of a 50-year-old badam milk joint in Madurai is popular for his rather unique way of ‘pulling’ milk

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Grow your own veggies: Eco warriors

A new tribe of eco-warriors is trying its hand at chemical-free terrace gardening, with gladdening results

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Singer Poorvi Koutish on her musical journey

From Chandigarh’s rose festival to singing for AR Rahman, singer Poorvi Koutish has come a long way

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When #MeToo shook Bollywood

In 2018, nine men from the Hindi film industry were accused by women of sexual misconduct – recognising that abusers need to be punished

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The dramatic dozen

Vikram Phukan hones in on twelve standout performances of the year on the Mumbai stage

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Modern desi with a dramatic twist

Dubai restaurant Trèsind makes a splashy Mumbai debut, turning Indian staples on their head with flair

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The stories of skilled hands

Celebrate the work of master weavers and craftspersons at Hotel Fortune Pandiyan this weekend

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Madurai’s signature

With five simple ingredients, P S Sheikh Meeran and Sons has made its jigarthanda synonymous with the name of the town

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2018 through a food lens

As the year comes to a close, we look back at the moments, movements and surprises that stood out in the world of food in India

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Margazhi for the children: On T.M. Krishna’s only concert this Season

T.M. Krishna partners with The Nalandaway Foundation for his only concert this Season

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Leading to the unknown

One of the most significant works of Henrik Ibsen was performed in Kannada as part of Nataka Bengaluru’s Rangotsava which showcased more than a dozen of such new attempts

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Plenty of sound, but no fireworks

In 2018, out of 220 Kannada films that were made, only a handful can be called successful

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Reels of change in Malayalam cinema

How Malayalam cinema fared in 2018

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The afterlives of Mirza Ghalib

A rare literary legend whose work transcends time, Mirza Ghalib continues to have more than a foothold in modern times

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The creative force of Raksha

The season is on at full swing in many of Raksha Special School’s vocational units, where students are busy making candles, home accessories and other artefacts

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The DOLL of 2018

The Chekutty emerged as a symbol of the resilience of the Malayali, say makers Lakshmi Menon & Gopinath Parayil

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Hyderabad: the city in celluloid

2018 finally gave the city and the state the spotlight they deserve

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‘If it distracts from the story, it is not a good sound’

Ganesh Gangadharan, sound designer at Yash Raj Films, believes sound in films should complement the action

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‘I want to be a student forever’: Annapoorni Shadagopan

She was one of the first two woman students from IIT Chennai, on her tryst with dance

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Effective portrayals create a visual poetry

Episodes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha were presented by senior dancers as part of Nartanotsava and Nalanda Kendra Ratna Puraskar award function

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Strings of delight

Veteran Pt. Janardhan Mitta was felicitated for six decades of service to music

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Srikanth and Aswathy at their emotive best

They conveyed the mood of the songs through their nuanced portrayals

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My top five...

Adisankar MT, a mechanical engineering student from Thiruvananthapuram, writes in his top five movies

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I am a classical dancer first, says Vyshnavie Sainath

Vyshnavie Sainath, who received the Jashn-e-Youngistan award recently, enjoys experimenting with movements

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Strings in sync

K.J. Dileep and Mysore Sangeetha showedabsolute control over strings through their imaginative playing

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Sunanda Nair shows the essence of the ‘Nalanda Bani’

Sunanda’s Mohiniyattom recital was absorbing artistically, and interesting academically

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Memorable scenes and melodic music

An event at Kalamandalam was composed of excerpts from different plays in Kathakali

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Kollywood trends in 2018

As we are inching close to New Year, we look back at some of the major trends that reshaped the business in Tamil cinema

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Kanchi brothers keep the nagaswaram tradition alive

The creative skills of Kanchi S. Shanmugasundaram and Kanchi S. Sethuraman showed their command over the instrument

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A confident approach

Jayakrishnan Unni impressed with his choice of kritis

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Kanyakumari and Ramakrishnan in a violin duet

Listening to the violin duet proved to be an evocative experience

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Evocative expressions

Rajashree Warrier’s Bharatanatyam recital was an aesthetic amalgamation of thematic originality and virtuosity

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Ramakrishnan Murthy: A vocalist to watch out for

Ramakrishnan Murthy, who is making strides as a vocalist, is a rare blend of mature temperance and youthful exuberance

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Sujith Naik experiments new techniques to improve his skill

He is working towards establishing himself as a solo artiste

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Raga stamp — Dikshitar way

It is not always explicit, the composer using more than one method

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Unnikrishnan impresses with his refreshing touches

P. Unnikrishnan performed at Bharat Kalachar’s December Festival, 2018

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This instrument represents the sastras and vedas

Idakka is played in temple rituals and dance performances

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Nisha’s concert was a winner

From planning to pakavadyam, Nisha’s concert was wholesome in every way

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Sanjay Subrahmanyan offers music for the mind

Sanjay Subrahmanyan’s recital tilted in favour of intellect and creativity

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Trichur Brothers’ sincere and seamless rendition

Trichur Brothers can enhance the appeal of their music by avoiding overindulgence in swaras

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Sowmya sings a more than 500-year-old raga

S. Sowmya presented Ghanta, which has shades of five ragas

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Staging a comeback

Despite floods disrupting schedules, the theatre scene in Kerala managed to steal the show this year

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‘I like it this way’

Jayaram says he is happy in his niche in Malayalam cinema

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

An art-felt year for Visakhapatnam

2018 has been a dynamic time for art as students, local artists, craftspeople, interactive workshops and collaborations create awareness and new art

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Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth tie the knot

They first started dating after meeting on the sets of Nicholas Sparks’ 2010 film “The Last Song”.

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Hyderabad: the city in celluloid

2018 finally gave the city and the state the spotlight they deserve

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The best of Hindi cinema in 2018

Of indies, thrillers, comedies and politics - In a year of small films making a big splash, our critic picks her best of Hindi cinema from this year.

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Bollywood music: remix, retro and reminiscence dominate 2018

The year in Hindi film tracks was less sound and more fury, says P. Manorama

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In praise of Amit Trivedi

And the award for the Best Hindi Film Musician 2018 goes to... Amit Trivedi. Before anyone asks why I haven’t named Arijit Singh, Ajay-Atul or the now

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Notes on a musical 2018

If broadsheets and banners are to be taken into account, this has been another fertile year for Indian ‘musical spectaculars’ that have, for all appea

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Priyanka, Nick Jonas get Simpsons caricatures

‘The Simpsons’ illustrators Stefano Monda and Rino Russo seemed to have given a gift to the newly-wedded couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas who now

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The best of Tamil cinema in 2018

2018’s Tamil cinema had the big stars yes, but it also saw some young filmmakers making a mark with their work. Here’s a list of the best films of the year (in no particular order).

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Manichitrathazhu at 25 years: celebrating a timeless classic

Manichitrathazhu was released 25 years back. But it still continues to captivate audiences across the country. It was a winning combination – a brilli

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On a musical rewind

Tuning in to the best songs with songsters in Mollywood

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Strumming along with the times

Mohammed Pervez, is nostalgic about what it meant to be a guitarist in a live band for 40 years

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Countdown to midnight here

Unique and invigorating experiences to usher in the New Year

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A festival of melodies

It is three days filled with music and dance at the Visakha Utsav

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Land of tropical dreams

While Kovalam has always grabbed the limelight, here are five equally spectacular lesser-known beaches, where you can leave your footprints in the sand

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Riding wild in Rajasthan

A three-day expedition was a chance to get up close and personal with Rajasthan’s Nature parks, jungles and historic temples

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Shared beats

The Three Seas presents an ingenious blend of Baul music and Australian Jazz

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Pharaohs in the moonlight

Cairo’s $1.1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum will allow visitors to stroll through five thousand years of history and 50,000 artefacts, including those of Egypt’s famous king Tutankhamun

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Highway Vikings

No visa? No problem. This New Year’s, ditch the international getaway or the predictable party routine and take to the roads

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Scene stealers

Some well defined characters helped these versatile actors shine, beyond the confines of supporting parts

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Gajraj Rao: The new face of Bollywood father

Gajraj Rao, who emerged as one of the scene-stealers of 2018, gives credit to young writers and directors for giving a new life to ageing parents in Hindi films

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Renu Desai discusses her collection of poems, ‘A Love, Unconditional’

The actor-filmmaker says her book is a result of spontaneous flow of thoughts

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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Yearender 2018: Mari Selvaraj to Prem Kumar, five promising first-time filmmakers

2018 saw some exciting directorial débuts in Tamil cinema

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Kajal Aggarwal to star in Tamil remake of ‘Queen’

The actor speaks about starring in Paris Paris, the remake of Queen

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Stocking full of memories

Family recipes, piano notes, and some madcap revelry in uniform. Day after Christmas, Chennai tells us what makes their holiday special

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Reverse gear on bikes

With 2018 drawing to a close, we look back at some of the most important and biggest events and bike launches

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Claiming parks one nap at a time

‘Meet to Sleep’ by Blank Noise doesn’t just trigger conversations about women, space and fear, but also about privilege and accessibility of open spaces in a city to its citizens

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Here comes the new Duke

Is this the fun motorcycle your parents won’t mind paying for? Read on to find out

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The Italian job

A luxury SUV from Italy is a lot like a decorated Italian footballer: hardwired to sweat it out in grime and toil through hard physical endurance, and yet look like Venus’ offspring!

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To build a better world

At the TEDxGCT, organised by the Government College of Technology, there were speeches, slide shows and a dance performance by young achievers who urged the gathering to follow their dreams. The eight speakers, including students, environmentalists, innovators, actors and life-skill coaches, shared their stories and aspirations to improve lives

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Of old cars and new roads

As a year-end special, we got four stars to tell us of their experiences

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So your car’s been withdrawn?

It’s a bit of a catch-22 situation: should you drive on and take the depreciation as it comes, or should you sell pronto?

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Music for every age group

Inspirational lyrics and a strong sense of groove define Frankincense’s musical style

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Mohammad Zeeshan Ayub: Not just a hero’s friend

Mohammad Zeeshan Ayub on the metaphysical aspect of acting and why he doesn’t want to be politically correct all the time

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Conversation over chai

Head to this adda for old-world snacks with a modern twist and a bewildering array of teas

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Go beyond the brief

Vinay Rajkumar says his upcoming film, Ananthu V/s Nusrath, will have a different kind of romance

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Build up to cinematic experience - 2

In this concluding part, we look at some of the Telugu films that stood out in 2018 and try to decipher what went behind the scenes

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Christie for Christmas

The queen of crime’s special relationship with Yuletide remains evergreen with a loyal television fanbase

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The glittering new

Shobana Udayasankar’s exhibition of Mysore art paintings demonstrates how experiments can be done without deviating from tradition

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Christie for Christmas

The queen of crime’s special relationship with Yuletide remains evergreen with a loyal television fanbase

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Monday, December 24, 2018

1000 watts for Christmas

From fairy lights to full-on holograms, let’s talk about the sometimes mind-boggling extravagance of Christmas décor

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Satyadev Dubey’s enduring legacy

In what has become an annual ritual since his death, theatrewallahs mark the passing away of the maverick stage director with conversations and performances

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Deep into the darkness: My experience inside a float therapy pod

Does an experience of floatation therapy relax and rejuvenate? We did the dirty work of finding out, for you

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Sweet and tender Kerala

That Mallu Joint keeps it simple, authentic, and leaves its patrons aching for the state

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The humanitarian side of sporting

As running and cycling get increasingly popular, the charitable aspect is taking the sporting outlook to a new, heartening level

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Music season 2018: Here is a line-up of music concerts to look out for!

Here are the concerts to watch out for on December 25, 2018.  Bharatiya Vidya BhavanArtistesTimeEast Mada street, MylaporeDr. N. Vijay Siva (Vocal)10:

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The humanitarian side of sporting

As running and cycling get increasingly popular, the charitable aspect is taking the sporting outlook to a new, heartening level

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Life leaps off artist Sivabalan’s canvas

Sivabalan S’ paintings, which have travelled to 17 countries, are about the colours, movements and moods that make a moment stand out

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For mind and body

Check out the workshops on offer at The Hindu Lit For Life in January. Register now

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Build up to cinematic experience

In a two-part series on Telugu films that stood out, we speak to their makers who tell us about drawing board discussions and pre-production that paved way for magic on screen

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A year that was kind to the WOMAN

Women discovered a sisterhood like never before in 2018, says actor Rima Kallingal

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Can the body channel the mind?

There’s a two-way communication between the body and mind, and yet, we put undue pressure on the latter to make our decisions

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Become a farmer on the weekends with Farmizen

The Bengaluru-based app is spreading its roots in Hyderabad, Surat, and soon, Chennai. Rent out nearby farmland to plant your own vegetables

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The gifts of the magi: gold, frankincense, and myrrh, in modern-day beauty products

Who knew that centuries later, beauty brands would put the Three Kings’ offerings into formulations and sell them as exotic

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Meet KP Ramakrishnan: MGR’s bodyguard and body double

On the star’s death anniversary, his 88-year-old Man Friday goes down memory lane

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Lean out is the new lean in

At the recent launch of his book, A Stranger Truth: Lessons in Love, Leadership and Courage from India’s Sex Workers, Ashok Alexander spoke about his

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Can the body channel the mind?

There’s a two-way communication between the body and mind, and yet, we put undue pressure on the latter to make our decisions

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The Hindu Music Podcast | In conversation with Sikkil Gurucharan

Sikkil Gurucharan chats with Jayant Sriram about the origins of his name, his approach to live concert structure, the rigours of the Margazhi Music season, the state of Carnatic music and collaboration.

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Saturday, December 22, 2018

Manichithrathazhu and it's undimmed popularity for 25 years

Manichithrathazhu continues to fascinate the new generation of cinemagoers

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‘Thattumpurath Achuthan’ review: Diminishing expectations

Oft-used trope, too many subplots

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Raf Simons out at Calvin Klein after two high-profile years

Less than two years after he shook up the New York fashion world with a splashy runway debut for Calvin Klein, designer Raf Simons is leaving the comp

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‘Njan Prakashan’ review: movie sticks faithfully to the Antikad – Sreenivasan playbook

Having a template helps, when you want to churn out a quick movie or a book. Having more than one template makes it even better, providing you all the

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The importance of fowl in a Christmas meal

What shall we have for Christmas?

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‘Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman’ review: Playing to the music

A young biographer goes with the beat to bring out the inner world of the shy genius, A.R. Rahman

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‘Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman’ review: Playing to the music

A young biographer goes with the beat to bring out the inner world of the shy genius, A.R. Rahman

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From the Granny’s kitchen

Pleasing décor and amazing food make Sly Granny worth a visit

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Randeep Hooda on flouting the rules

Randeep Hooda recalls his Christmas adventures in Rohtak, and shares his plans for 2019

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What boomed out of the speakers this year?

2018 witnessed a deluge of good soundtracks, with the new wave of composers experimenting in diverse genres

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‘Ente Ummante Peru’ review: Simple and smile-inducing

Ente Ummante Peru draws its energy from the effortless camaraderie of Tovino Thomas and Urvashi

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Banksy's new mural in South Wales

On Tuesday, street artist Banksy confirmed on Instagram that he is responsible for a mysterious piece of artwork that appeared in South Wales that mor

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In the corridors of power

Rear Admiral BR Menon (Retd) recounts his experience serving the nation in his book, Honesty Victimised CBI Politicised, which releases today

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The Argentines of Kavappura

A rustic suburb of Irinjalakuda comes alive as ‘Argentina Fans Kattoorkkadavu’ is being filmed there

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KGF review: The pageant is beautiful but meaningless

Ambitious aspiration, humongous scope and big ticket budgeting — K.G.F. Chapter I has it all. Actor Yash has sought to shed his romantic hero image fo

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‘K.G.F. Chapter 1’ review: Fool’s gold

Ambitious aspiration, humongous scope and big ticket budgeting — K.G.F. Chapter I has it all. Actor Yash has sought to shed his romantic hero image fo

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Plastic popular

Ifthikar and Elizabeth Dadi’s new show explores the intersection of art and popular culture through unbranded toys found in South Asian markets

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Chasing the wild life

Filmmaker Jonny Keeling on the adventures and joys of filming in the wild across seven continents

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‘Silkuvarpatti Singam’ review: Old fashioned masala movie that works in parts

No matter how many structurally tight movies are made in Tamil cinema, commercial movies such as Silkuvarpatti Singam will never be out of fashion.It

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Under the Sicilian sun

Donnafugata comes to India with a fresh white and deep ruby red

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Hoi An on my bucket list

Addicted to the freshness and perfect balance of flavours in the local food, Mumbai restaurateur Gauri Devidayal on why a visit to the small Vietnamese town is a must

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Rhythm of his heart

At 72, maestro Sadanand Naimpalli continues to dedicate his life to the tabla while encouraging others to pick up the instrument

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The green gift guide

Toda embroidered stockings, papier-mâché stars and Gond decor: choose festive-ready products that showcase Indian art forms, all with a cause

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Pearls on your cheekbones

Facials get an upgrade with diamonds and semi-precious stones

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Metallic is the new black

Diana Penty, India’s first ambassador for Estée Lauder, cracks the shiny code for 2019

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365 days of art for 2019

Frame it, slip it into your pocket, place it on your desk or send as a postcard. Insta-famous illustrators share the stories behind their calendars

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‘Adanga Maru’ review: An engaging revenge drama

Kollywood’s obsession with cops continues with Adanga Maru. Jayam Ravi might be just another sub-inspector in the force, but he gets a clichéd introdu

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A fine brew in the making…

Ramakrishnan Murthy should aim to strike a balance between aesthetics and expertise

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Carnatic musicians give us their food favourites from the sabha

Carnatic musicians give us their food favourites from the sabha

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B-boying lessons with Flying Machine

Country’s best b-boy dancer Arif Chaudhary comes to the capital city

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Carnatic musicians give us their food favourites from the sabha

Carnatic musicians give us their food favourites from the sabha

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From the archives: Should creative effort cease with the Trinity?

Opinion is divided on contemporary musicians composing kirtanas, varnams and tilianas and themselves singing them in concerts. Some eminent artistes in the field to-day express their view in an interview.

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Antariksham 9000kmph: A mixed bag

‘Antariksham’ gets the space film ambience right but its plot needed more gravitas

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Padi Padi Leche Manasu: A muddled up romance

The effervescent Sai Pallavi is the saving grace of ‘Padi Padi Leche Manasu’

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A date with creativity

Over 300 hand-painted calendars are displayed at an exhibition at Andhra University

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For a vision ofa future city

CBRE announces urban photographer of the year 2019 competition

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For that rich look to your room

A look at interior trends this holiday season

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Schools and water literacy

We must help schoolchildren become water literate and be wise stewards of water in the future. By S. Vishwanath

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Rising to the occasion

There is no dearth of options if you are hunting for the perfect cake for Christmas

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Dine here on Christmas Eve in Visakhapatnam

Looking for a perfect feast ? We’ve you covered

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Crafting their own Christmas trinkets

Artists Medha Bhatt and Rohini Sen use their creativity to make Christmas ornaments that are handmade and unique

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‘Art can heal’

Artist Bracha Lichtenberg Ettinger, who’s participating at the Kochi Muziris Biennale 2018, stopped by in the city for a talk on how art is the way towards love and peace

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Christmas seasoned in nostalgia

Daphne Gomez captures the spirit of Christmas of another era

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Eat like a royal

Live quails in pastry may be a thing of the past, but these blue-blooded chefs and hoteliers are turning family recipes like the Bhopali rezala and soita into pop dishes

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Filling the void

Did it break your heart when ‘Luke Cage’ was axed? Here are some worthy substitutes for your favourite cancelled shows

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The Christmas Cantata comes to Chennai

Holiday stage fun continues in the city with Indian Youth Fellowship’s Christmas Cantata at the mall

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And then they were nine

Taking a closer look at the Oscar foreign language shortlist

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Margazhi Insider

With the Madras Music Season in full swing, follow these social media influencers for the backstage action

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Cuarón’s personal project

The director’s new film is a masterpiece, delivered to our doorstep

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‘Maari 2’ review: An overlong yet entertaining sequel

The naughtiest don is back with much more zeal and pomp this time. Considering how ordinary Maari was, I had my doubts when Maari 2 was announced. The

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A seat at the table: Christmas in Goa

From dodol to kulkuls, what you need to eat and pack for the family back home

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The ultimate stocking stuffers 2018

From Huda Beauty’s new Power Bullet to Aaquib Wani’s customisable jackets, gifts to ensure that your year ends on a fabulous note

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There’s no silencing Swara

The actor on taking on social media trolls and why her latest show is relevant to the #MeToo movement

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

‘Kanaa’ review: A fairly engaging sports drama

Half an hour into Kanaa, it’s difficult not to recall Dangal, which had a similar premise — of a daughter battling against all odds to achieve her fat

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Masters of melody

Ustad Zakir Hussain and Ustad Shahid Parvez were in perfect sync at the Raag Mantra Festival

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When pain turns into ecstasy

What makes all night music concert an irresistible experience? Read on...

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Lord’s bond with Yamuna

The river’s presence in Krsna’s life was brought alive through a Bharatanatyam recital

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‘Zero’ review: Honey I shrunk the romance

The characteristic outstretched arms of SRK get smaller, as does his height, the creative ambition gets bigger but the film stays resolutely middling when it could have been much more

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Rajinikanth fans launching TV channel?

In a probable first step towards starting a television channel, V.M. Sudhakar, convenor of the Rajini Makkal Mandram, is said to have initiated the pr

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YouTube sensation Danish Zehen dies in car accident

A popular YouTuber from Mumbai died after his car lost control and toppled over in Mankhurd in the early hours of Thursday.According to the Mankhurd p

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Crime, punishment and redemption: Glimpses from IFFAM 2018

The line-up at this year’s International Film Festival and Awards Macao were in the realm of a larger all-encompassing tone

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Rajinikanth fans launchingTV channel?

In a probable first step towards starting a television channel, V.M. Sudhakar, convenor of the Rajini Makkal Mandram, is said to have initiated the pr

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More than just a scoop

“The Front Page”, the Hindi adaptation of the hit Broadway comedy, depicts how a crime reporter’s plan goes awry when his ethics come in the way of his personal ambition

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Oscars race: why it’s too early to share that self-congratulatory tweet

A place on the ‘reminder list’ does not indicate a place on the ‘shortlist’, which is announced later

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Banksy’s new artwork in Wales

The graffiti on a garage in Port Talbot refers to the town’s air pollution

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Crime, punishment and redemption

The line-up at this year’s International Film Festival and Awards Macao were in the realm of a larger all-encompassing tone

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Women of conscience

Shanta Gokhale celebrates the vulnerability and strength of Irom Chanu Sharmila

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Divya S Menon experiments with Carnatic fusion

The singer takes up a Carnatic kriti by Patnam Subramania Iyer for her music video, ‘Rama Paahimam’

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March to the gingerbread house

Put on your Christmas hats and get ready to tuck into some roast duck and snowman cupcakes that city chefs present as part of their festive menu

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Favourite Christmas flavours of celebrity cooks

Showstoppers on dining tables as families gather around to enjoy the flavours of Christmas

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It’s busy days for home bakers of Technopark

The bakers have their hands full this Christmas

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Comeback queen: Neena Gupta

Back on screen after a long hiatus, Neena Gupta says now is the best time for actors

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All things sugar and spice

Kokkarakko gives a creative twist to classics, from Tirunelveli halwa to chicken tikka

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The mother of all gifts

From mixed spices in jars to smoked reindeer heart, two food writers from Italy and Spain discuss the dishes they love to gift for Christmas

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Pidi for Christmas

There’s plenty of chitchat and laughter as the whole family sits together on Christmas eve to make rice balls for pidiyum kozhiyum

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What’s cooking at the sabha canteens?

A list of must-visit sabha canteens

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A taste of the mountains

Discover the distinct flavours of the Garhwals, dominated by corn and fresh herbs sourced from the mountains

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Yami Gautam: Fair and frank

Yami Gautam on why she loves Delhi and content-driven films

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Natya Kala Conference opens on December 26

Srinidhi Chidambaram is the curator of the event, titled, ‘Aneka,’

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The four pillars of vocal music

At her lec-dem, Sumitra Vasudev highlighted the crux of Venkatamakhi’s Chaturdandi Prakashika

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Bragha Bessell looks back on her dance journey

Well-known Bharatanatyam teacher-performer and abhinaya specialist Bragha Bessell says that her six gurus are the pillars on which her art is built

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Carnatic music enters cinema hall

For five days from tomorrow, Sathyam will be Madrasana’s venue

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Craft burger sauces: don’t reach for the ketchup

It’s time to get snobbish about burgers, via the current artisanal boom, powered by global flavours, local ingredients and imagination

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Ramakrishnan Murthy: A fine brew in the making

Ramakrishnan Murthy should aim to strike a balance between aesthetics and expertise

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Bhavya Hari’s Mohanam was creative

Bhavya Hari’s earnestness and repertoire carried the day in her concert for Naada Inbam. The mainstay was a Tiruvarur Ramaswamy Pillai kriti, ‘Jagadee

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Latika Katt’s talking heads

Latika Katt’s three bronzes at “Chehre” convey the nuances of the master sculptor’s touch and sensibility

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Radhika Shurajit finds a new niche for her art

She has taken Bharatanatyam to the common man, through the visual medium

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A journey through time

Vidisha is home to hidden historical treasures from centuries ago

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Pantula Rama’s heartwarming rendition

Pantula Rama’s concert was a blend of leisurely pace and reflected mature approach

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Malladi Brothers are stickler for tradition

Malladi Brothers chose Desakshi as the highlight of their performance at their Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan concert

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The show goes on

And very well too. With Preeta Mathur at the helm, Troupe Ank is flourishing

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An impressive musical fare by Ashwath Narayanan

Racy or relaxed, he captured the mood of the composition

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A week full of the Beatles

Longing increases love, as the story of the mop tops illustrates

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Watch: These are the world's richest celebrities

Forbes has released it's list of the richest celebrities. George Lucas tops the list, with Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey in the second and third

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‘Nandala’ comes with clear narrative

A blend of varied dance and music styles, Anitha Guha’s ‘Nandalala’ was a colourful presentation

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Polymaths in the world of music

Let the New Year usher in minds, which have many talents

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Jayalakshmi Sekar’s renditions bore the stamp of classicism

From a brief Bilahari to a comprehensive Khambodi, Jayalakshmi Sekar’s rendition was stately

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A contemplative Manirangu

Brinda Manickavasagam offered a remarkable sketch of the raga

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A.S. Murali’s raga treatises were steeped in tradition

He chose to render his RTP in ragamalika

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A slice of life in Kovalam for the guests

Thanks to the Responsible Tourism Mission of the Kerala Government, tourists discover that there is more to Kovalam than the sea and the surf

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Yazhpanam PS Balamurugan’s rise to fame

The Nadaswaram player braved a civil war and testing times to play his way to the spotlight

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Steeped in Mohiniyattam

Kanak Rele, recepient of the first Guru Gopinath National Puraskaram, has shaped her own unique brand of the lyrical dance form through meticulous research

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Mridangam is muse for Patri Satish Kumar

The mridangam artiste credits the resolve of his mother and the musical heritage of Vizianagaram in shaping his illustrious career

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High Five

Gokul Raj G, a B Tech graduate from Alappuzha, sends in his top five movies

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Actor and Tamil Film Producers' Council president Vishal held

Actor and Tamil Film Producers' Council president Vishal and his supporters were arrested by city police and detained in a wedding hall on Thursday m

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Kannada got funk

KGF Chapter 1 has made people sit back and notice not just the film, but Kannada industry itself, says Yash

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‘Seethakathi’ review: Intriguing experiment with middling results

The first forty minutes or so of Seethakathi are unlike anything we’ve seen in Tamil cinema in recent times. It brings back the glorious Tamil theatre

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One BIG WHEELand one tiny one

Swede Per Olof Kippel manufactures the high wheel. The man and the machine are subject of a musical to be released shortly

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The forever boys and girls

The 1955 batch of the College of Engineering, Guindy lived it up at their recently held college reunion at Bolgatty Resort

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Celebrate Christmas under the stars with these camping trips

Stroll at the beach, sing by the campfire, or even climb a mountain. Trade the party scene this festive season for some quality time outdoors

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Weddings in the shades of white

It’s not a celebrity wedding unless a majority of the wedding party is chicly draped in whites

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Vidwan gets ‘Naada Sevaka’ title

Morsing vidwan S.Kannan was conferred with the title ‘Naada Sevaka’ by the Naadhabrahmam United Gyan Academy here on Tuesday.The title was conferred o

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Weddings in the shades of white

It’s not a celebrity wedding unless a majority of the wedding party is chicly draped in whites

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‘The most engaging images from a film are those that are not shown’

Gustav Möller talks about the incredible journey of his single-setting single-actor thriller that was lauded at Sundance and has been shortlisted for an Oscar

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Shakespearean love and longing

A restored Portuguese villa in Goa was the venue for an exciting site-specific theatre performance over the last few days. A short ride from Panjim ci

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Zeroing in on film music

The year is ending with another round of Shah Rukh Khan fever. The star ratings and earnings in crores of his latest film Zero will come in soon, but

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Tech in real estate: big leap forward

Indian realty may just be warming up to crowdfunding and blockchain but that’s where the future lies

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Watch: Important car launches of 2018

With 2018 drawing to a close, we take a look at some of the most important and biggest events and car launches that happened this year.

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Winner of Miss Vizag 2018 announced

Nandita Kaviti hopes winning the pageant will be a way to fulfil her other dreams

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Waffle all the way: plan a picnic with music and food

Make the most of Chennai’s short ‘winter’ at the Christmas market this weekend. The only time of year you can enjoy hot cocoa and lounge under coconut trees

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From the Archives: Image of the day

Dr. Balamuralikrishna on the importance of voice culture

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Waffle all the way: plan a picnic with music and food

Make the most of Chennai’s short ‘winter’ at the Christmas market this weekend. The only time of year you can enjoy hot cocoa and lounge under coconut trees

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Wrap it up! Roopika Sood on best ways to wrap gifts

They say a gift should be wrapped so well that the receiver should not want to open it. Origami artist Roopika Sood tells us how she does it

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Not your regular suit

Students of Avinashilingam University design a jacket that could help our soldiers posted in the remote areas of our land

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Christmas in the City of Joy

With prizes for the best-dressed Santa Claus and the Holy Family, the seasonal bonhomie of Kolkata’s Park Street celebrations has prompted the State Government to replicate the festivities at Bandel, Chandannagar and Siliguri

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Wrap it up! Roopika Sood on best ways to wrap gifts

They say a gift should be wrapped so well that the receiver should not want to open it. Origami artist Roopika Sood tells us how she does it

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Dances with sleds

As the world gears up for cold, long nights, St Moritz warms up under the spotlight of its winter sports

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We have to compete using ideas: Sathyan Anthikad

The ace director opens up on teaming up with Sreenivasan again for Fahadh Fasil-starrer Njan Prakashan

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Waffle all the way

Make the most of Chennai’s short ‘winter’ at the Christmas market this weekend. The only time of year you can enjoy hot cocoa and lounge under coconut trees

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Hark the herald angels sing...

Carol singers set the mood for Christmas as they move from home to home singing of joy and Yuletide cheer

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Wrap it up!

They say a gift should be wrapped so well that the receiver should not want to open it. Origami artist Roopika Sood tells us how she does it

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Conquering the Great Wall

Although it looks fairly easy to ascend, I soon discover that looks can be deceiving. The climb to the first Beacon Tower is simple, tricking you into going further

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Markets to mull over

Glittery baubles, marching turkeys and an American Oliver Twist. Explore the Christmas trail from Soho to Singapore

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The Rahman rhapsody

Composer A.R. Rahman believes that great music happens only in the company of good men. Ahead of his concert, One Heart Tour in Bangalore on December 22, Rahman says he is still learning

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Making the spaghetti monster fly

Meet Ajay Mallareddy, the man credited for making Italian cuisine a part of city’s diet

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Proof is the pudding

Rhea and Kurush Dalal make Christmas sweeter then ever with their delicious signature treat from Katy’s Kitchen

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Bond and Bollywood

Collaborations between authors and film-makers involve mutual trust and confidence, and Ruskin Bond confesses he has been extraordinarily lucky in this matter for over 40 years now

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Rewrite the page: the renaissance of recton

As narratives in big-budget productions get increasingly complex, more writers are turning to the retcon to fix messy plot points. Warning, spoilers ahead!

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Was reduced to sensational headlines: Sonu Nigam on his ‘would be better if I was from Pakistan’ remark

“Sometimes, I feel like it would be better if I was from Pakistan. At least I would get offers from India.”

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Yana shines in China

Yana Nagoba, the talented designer from Arunachal Pradesh, is in the news for creating an outfit that won her accolades at a pageant in the neighbouring country

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Vicky Kaushal: The dark horse

Game to put in the hard yards, in 2018, Vicky Kaushal emerged as an actor who could be an unconventional star

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I’m not your regular mass hero, says Jayam Ravi

In conversation with Jayam Ravi, who speaks about Adanga Maru and his career choices

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

A panoramic view of 2018: Here’s how the year panned out for cars

What stayed and what fizzled out? New launches and significant decisions!

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Trailer watch: Kangana Ranaut looks fierce as Rani of Jhansi in trailer for ‘Manikarnika’

We see Rani Lakshmibai, named Manikarnika at birth, at every stage in life, including till the end when she straps her child to her back and rides out to battle.

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Where the doors are always open

KR Santhana Krishnan’s art takes you through the streets of rural Tamil Nadu, peeking into sunlit verandahs and kolam-lined frontyards

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The right kick?

Only if Nissan prices the Kicks well, will it give stiff competition to the Creta

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‘Nothing will stop men except the threat to their careers’

Saloni Batra on her debut film, what it means to be a celebrity in the age of social media and the #MeToo movement

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A cook off in the ballroom!

Judges had a hard time picking the winning dishes at the Kitchen Boss contest, as participants outdid themselves in creativity, innovation and skill

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For that ride of your life

Classic Legends has done a commendable job of building a modern motorcycle that retains the identity and soul of the original

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In reverse gear

As 2018 ebbs away, here is a recall of developments, from equity shares in classic cars to scale-model collectors

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Music season 2018: Here is a line-up of music concerts to look out for!

Here are the concerts to watch out for on December 19, 2018. Bharat Kalachar Sabha Artistes TimeSri YGP Auditorium, No. 17, Thirumalai Road, T. Nagar 

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‘Music is a constant when I drive’

Playback singer and actor Vijay Yesudas, who drives a Jaguar now, first bought a Chevy Captiva

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A night at the folk opera

The Shillong Chamber Choir mixed the old with the new and treated the Chennai audience to musical folktales in Khasi

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Gaurang Shah: Jazzing up the Jamdani

Designer Gaurang Shah on how he has translated his love for Jamdani saris into a fashion statement for today’s women and a sustainable model for weavers

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The Hindu’s Music Podcast | In conversation with Aruna Sairam

Jayant Sriram gets Sangita Kalanidhi–designate Aruna Sairam to open up about her early years, collaborations in the age of social media, and approach to concert performance.

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Monday, December 17, 2018

Design that’s out of this world

Ramakrishna and Monika say it was a challenge to design the space set, satellites and space suits within the specified budget

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Winter is coming... winter is here

When it gets chilly in an otherwise not-so-cold Hyderabad, it needs a lot to stay focussed and motivated

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Of bangles and biryani

The new theme at Chicha’s is a replica of the Laad Bazar of Old city

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Rural India-set drama around menstruation in Oscars’ documentary shortlist

Period. End of Sentence, a film about women in India fighting against the deeply rooted stigma of menstruation and delving upon the work of real-life

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India’s ‘Village Rockstars’ out of Oscar race

India’s official entry for the best Foreign Language Film category at the Oscars 2018, Village Rockstars, is out of the race for the honour, as is Ir

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HOME COOKED GOODNESS

The Culture House in Girgaum is whipping up a delicious traditional Indian storm in its kitchen

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‘Filmmaking is a kind of exercise in empathy’

Darren Aronofsky’s films may be dark but they are also about revealing the light

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Twenty years and still strong

Thespo continues to be a launchpad for new talent in Indian theatre two decades since its inception

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Fitness tips from CEOs of start-ups in the health space

They really do put their money where their mouth is

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Watch: Here is how cookies become art

Home baker Sonali Philip creates art on cookies, deftly using colours, flavour and textures to create palm-sized bites of joy.

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Fitness tips from CEOs of start-ups in the health space

They really do put their money where their mouth is

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Wonderchef Nutri-Pot: High-pressure job

The Wonderchef Nutri-Pot has been launched where health-taste-convenience converge. Should you buy it?

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Tech to hold back time: the ever-evolving world of art conservation

If you ever wondered what happens to artefacts before they head to the showcase, check out a melding of humankind and machines to conserve the past

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‘Orange Is The New Black’ star Yael Stone accuses Geoffrey Rush of sexual harassment

Rush has filed a defamation suit against the publishers of Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper for publishing an article last year, alleging that he sexually harassed his “King Lear” co-star, later revealed to be Eryn Jean Norvill in 2015 and 2016.

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Selecting the perfect board game

Before deciding on what board game to play with your family, you have to ask yourself the same question Meryl Streep asks herself before portraying an

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The best board games of the season

Connection and socialisation, even competition and resilience, can be built through board games

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Shekhar Ravjiani: On a serious note...

Known for his peppy numbers, singer-composer Shekhar Ravjiani paid a moving tribute to ghazal legend Jagjit Singh at an event in New Delhi

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Mint condition

P Subramanyam Setty’s collection of rare notes and coins is a chance to watch history unfold

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Sunday, December 16, 2018

The rustic road

Savyasachi Anju-Prabir comes out with a documentary on life in the hills of Uttarakhand

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Acting is not an easy process: Vijay Sethupathi

The actor opens up on playing an elderly man in his upcoming film Seethakaathi and locking horns with Rajinikanth in Petta

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Pak I&B minister promises help to Nandita Das amid ‘Manto’ ban

Pakistan’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday assured his help to filmmaker Nandita Das in lifting the ban on her late

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Apple to roll out Snoopy, Peanuts cartoon series

The brand may offer video-on-demand service in future

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Saturday, December 15, 2018

Nilima Sheikh talks of art, authorship, authenticity

Artist Nilima Sheikh, who will be in Chennai for Lit for Life 2019, speaks of all the ways in which she extends the scope of her art

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Palate pleaser

A winter fixture in the Capital, the Palate Festival, with food, drink, and entertainment, enters its fifth year

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Deconstructing tradition and tiramisu

A cosy place with cheery atmosphere, Tres is a good option to have a nice meal with close friends. Well, almost

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One man, many people

Anandsami’s solo act based on writer Sundara Ramaswamy’s short stories kept people riveted on a Friday evening

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In good space: Varun Tej

Switching between multiple genres and themes, Varun Tej is clearly enjoying his space and success

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Notes from NH 8

Indian roads bridge the gap between cultures, faith and people

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Mazzo: Great taste with panoramic views

This charming eatery at Marriott Executive Apartments is becoming a fast-favourite among urbanites looking for something special

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Watch: These are the most popular TV Shows on IMDb in 2018

 

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Kerala’s women coconut tree climbers

As part of a government initiative, women in Kerala’s Ernakulam district have been trained in climbing coconut trees and plucking coconuts

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A cause bookmarked

The students of Little Flower UP School, Kaloor, make bookmarks, by recycling materials, for charity

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Behind the fresh melodies of Odiyan

M Jayachandran shares his experiences scoring music for the film

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Kerala doctor wins his way to a polar adventure

Dr. Babu Ahmed Sager, who now grows apple in Himachal Pradesh, garnered social media votes to join the annual Fjallraven polar expedition

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DreamHack comes to Asia

Bring your own computer to DreamHack’s first esports event in the continent, next week in Mumbai

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Ajith to act in Tamil remake of Pink

The actor will do another film with Boney Kapoor, which will release in 2020

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‘Odiyan’ review: Low on imaginative energy

Shrikumar Menon’s Odiyan simply fails to live up to his eerie reputation or create that rare sorcery on screen

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French govt. honours producer Ashok Amritraj

Lauded for contributions to cinema

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Memories in graphite

For her fourth solo show, artist Maïté Delteil goes back in time to reconnect with work more than three decades old

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Roma: an ode to a culture in upheaval

A passenger jet is reflected in the wet driveway tiles of a bourgeois Mexican household. A brass band marches through the street. A human-cannonball a

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Memories in graphite

For her fourth solo show, artist Maïté Delteil goes back in time to reconnect with work more than three decades old

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Champagne and caviar bar gives away to a more pocket-friendly nosh

Zorawar Kalra replaces his now-shuttered ambitious seafood restaurant with a contemporary Thai eatery

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Missives from a colonial past

A collection of postcards maps the social and cultural history of the country through the pre-Independence era

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Devoted to music

Madhup Mudgal will perform morning ragas this weekend as part of Pancham Nishad’s no amplification concerts

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‘Mauli’ review: Spiked with faith and fervour

Vithoba is the real mover and shaker in the familiar tale of good versus evil

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‘Aquaman’ review: Choppy before the calm

Aquaman almost drowns before he can save his standalone film

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A photographic tour of Japan

From elaborate festivals to iconic bullet trains, MR Ranganathan’s photographs showcase the myriad moods and hues of Japan

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The joy of jugalbandhi: Flautist J.A. Jayanth on his new collaboration

Most artists have packed Margazhi schedules, with back-to-back concerts filling their December calendars. Flautist J.A. Jayanth is no different.“It’s

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Rithu Vysakh’s one man string quartet cover goes viral

The violinist has brought out a cover version of the song from ‘Vada Chennai’

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Samvritha Sunil on her second innings in Malayalam cinema

The actress is paired opposite Biju Menon in Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo?

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The silent scream: in conversation with National Award-winning director Amshan Kumar

Amshan Kumar on making films that articulate the plight of Dalits and their eternal search for social acceptance

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Bengaluru leads in the office market

Apart from the IT/ITeS sector, engineering and manufacturing companies as well as co-working operators too are seeking more space in the Garden City, according to a report. Shrinivas Rao gives an overview of the real estate trend across the country

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Flexible space market increases

More than 80% of the leasing by flexible space operators was witnessed in the top three cities of Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai

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For sustainable borewells

We must allow a million solutions to bloom and turn around our overexploitation of groundwater. By S. Vishwanath

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Arch as a foundation

With earth below, the arch would be even more stable and hence can take greater load, supporting the building walls. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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Ari Seth Cohen, the man behind Advanced Style

Advanced style was mainstreamed in part after Ari Seth Cohen began a blog in 2008, at 35. In it, he showcased photographs of older women he was intrig

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Advanced style: The icons and the influencers

Millennials are taking inspiration from these influencers, for whom age is just a number and grey hair, a badge of cool

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The silent scream

Amshan Kumar on making films that articulate the plight of Dalits and their eternal search for social acceptance

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#MeTooIndia | Subodh Gupta steps down as Serendipity Arts Festival 2018’s curator

The artist denies all allegations of sexual misconduct

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Coconut water in your shoe

Putting coconut waste to good use, a Cherthala-based couple creates a new vegan ‘leather’ for fashion and furnishings

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Pretty honest

Hit follow on these Instagram handles if you are looking for no-nonsense reviews on make-up and skincare

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Manish Malhotra’s make-up manual

Bollywood’s favourite designer launches his debut make-up collection in collaboration with MyGlamm

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Sit down with Johnnie Walker

Enjoy 18-year-old blends and Australian chef Ben Ungermann’s menu at the scotch brand’s ongoing Gourmet Experiences, and look forward to the White Walker in the New Year

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In a happy space

Sasha Chettri talks about her journey from television to films

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What’s your story, stranger?

Meet Bongiswa Kotta Ramushwana from South Africa, who uses storytelling as a tool to heal and spread cheer

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A contemporary Christmas

Freddy Koikaran and the Jingle Jays bring seasonal cheer to Chennai next Friday

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Curating a Carnatic experience

This Margazhi, Murari Vadakkancheri brings young NRI artistes and veteran musicians together for concerts in the Kapaleeswarar Temple

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Rich in repertoire

Versatile and talented, Rahman enjoys a unique position in the Telugu film industry

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Kidswear goes natural

0to5 strives to provide organic, chemical-free clothing for children

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Four weddings and a divorce

Or how to get millions of views in less than 24 hours

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Tata Sky on giving theatre a new stage

Will digitising the art form make it more millennial-friendly?

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I bring something new to the table: Ustad Deboo

Astad Deboo on creating his own dance vocabulary and the state of contemporary dance in India

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Sanjiv Saraf: Celebrating the vibrant shades of Urdu

As the fifth edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta begins today, founder Sanjiv Saraf tells us how it has become one of the biggest festivals in the world

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Ghosts of kitchens past

Edible Archives is providing a delectable touch to the Kochi Biennale, by turning the conversation towards old, indigenous varieties of rice

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Three scorching women

Theirs is not a delicate and feminine world

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How fresh is your tuna?

An inter-Governmental organisation is helping small-scale fishermen put high-quality sashimi on your plate

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The kulfi craze

This Indian dessert is fast becoming a favourite among the city residents

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Bleeding raw brilliance

One more superb film, three best director awards: Lijo Jose Pellissery is on a roll

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Cinema’s poet

Filmmaker Bertolucci who died last month broke the boundaries as he tried to intoxicate and provoke audiences

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‘Thuppakki Munai’ review: This Vikram Prabhu film makes for a bland thriller

A predictable story, backed by perfunctory screenplay, makes Thuppakki Munai a bland thriller

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Delightfully different

Mangalacharana’s annual soiree saw some stellar performances by young artistes

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In sync with Sattriya

Nritya Parva celebrated different hues of Sattriya culture

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A mosaic of unfinished stories

Ace choreographer Ananya Chatterjea talks about her craft and concerns

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Dhrupad is still in demand

Two recent events in New Delhi proved that Dhrupad is very much alive

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A heartbreaking narrative

Yatrik’s ‘Mother, Like Daughter’ shows the contrasting lives of a mother and daughter and how the two come close

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Engaging evaluation

In “Shikhandi”, Bharatanatyam exponent Himanshu Srivastava explored the multi-layered character in an empathetic fashion

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Moving through glass

Parallel to Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Hashtag# Collective collaborates with transgender models to create an installation that tells the story of transformation

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

At ‘My Nation Food Court’ prison inmates serve you food

With a decent menu, the food served by the prison inamtes at ‘My nation food court’ makes for a humble meal

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What’s better than a Spanish siesta?

Casa Aranda in Malaga has been serving churros since 1932

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Toast of the city-state: Kaya toast

Singapore’s modest but much-favoured kaya toast is a sweet breakfast staple you can’t miss

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Moving through glass

Parallel to Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Hashtag# Collective collaborates with transgender models to create an installation that tells the story of transformation

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100, not out: Olympia Coffee House

Olympia Coffee House, a popular haven for meat eaters in Mumbai, celebrated its centenary year in 2018

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Why Christmas 2018 is the best weekend for Tamil films

There’s a lot of pressure on Tamil Nadu’s theatres, even as five big Tamil films are slotted for release next week

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Juxtaposing movements

Director Darren Johnson on his documentary on Ananya Dance Theatre

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Embracing change

Anindita Neogy Anaam follows a ballet approach to Kathak

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Open-pour-clink-drink

CinCin is the Indian restaurant to launch its own private label house wine reports Prachi Joshi

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Laughter is the best medicine

The first ever Mumbai Clown Festival, ongoing in the city is a collaborative effort to spread the good cheer

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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ review: A web worth getting lost in

A seamless blend of disparate aesthetics and an universally touching tale makes Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse incredibly refreshing

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‘Ben is back’ review: Mother on a mission

Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges bring out the utter hopelessness and frustrations of drug addiction

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Cinema quiz: Senthil and Goundamani

Actors Senthil and Goundamani have been an indispensable part of Tamil cinema for decades, often referred to as India's Laurel and Hardy. How well do you do this iconic duo? Take our quiz to find out. As Goundamani would say, start meesic!

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‘Beautiful, crazy stream’

Max ZT of the House of Waters says the band’s varied influences culminate in a progressive sound

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Moving through glass

For Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Hashtag# Collective collaborates with transgender models to create an installation that tells the story of transformation

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A festivalof ideas

Yours Truly Theater has organised a festival that is relevant for school children, corporates, NGOs, and performing artistes

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Take a pitstop

Dugout Café showcases varied experiences in addition to serving tasty food .

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Any time is chocolate time

Indulge in a wide range of homemade chocolates

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When food is an experience

Among the first bakeries in the city to do away with plastic cutlery, Puppy’s has introduced some globally trending recipes in a pre-Christmas relaunch. Not even a week old, the dishes seem to have won a lot of hearts.

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Vijay Siva: Traditionalistto the core

Torchbearer of the DKJ/DKP bani, Vijay Siva is not the one to compromise on classicism

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‘Pravaha’ will feature new choreographies

‘Pravaha’ at NCPA, Mumbai will feature the new productions of Madhavi Mudgal, Vaibhav Arekar, Mallika Sarabhai and Geeta Chandran

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A moving tribute to guru Padma

Mumbai-based Jayashree Rajagopalan recently organised a special event to mark Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam’s 75th birthday

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Play comes with a social message

Bosskey’s ‘Drama’ scored high on comedy with focus social issues

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Pedal power

20-year-old R Kaleeswaran is the youngest ultra cyclist in the city to win two Super Randonneur titles and a 1,000 kilometre cycling event within one year

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Rekindling interest in Dhanammal

A DVD released aims at reaching her music to the younger generation

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Defining moment for Aruna Sairam

According to Aruna Sairam, the Sangita Kalanidhi award is the culmination of years of hard work

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How the Agra gharana cast a spell on Lalith Rao

Hindustani exponent Lalith J Rao talks about the musical treasure she inherited from her guru Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan

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The word Ariyakudi brought to fashion

It is a century since Ramanuja Iyengar presented his first concert. A tribute

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‘Growing step-by-step is the key’

Vyjayanthi Kashi, this year’s recipient of Nritya Choodamani, on the significance of sustained learning

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‘Balance’ was the watchword at Bharat Sundar’s concert

Bharat Sundar blended technique well with emotion

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I associate it with my nomad days: Ritu Beri

Couturier Ritu Beri takes us back to her red Maruti Gypsy days

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A life in music

Pandit Vinayak Torvi, the acclaimed Hindustani vocalist, turns 70. On the occasion, he remembers his teachers, and his glorious musical journey. Even though he is a well known guru with a large number of students, he believes that one never ceases being a student of music

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‘Yash is my mirror image’, says Vishal

Kannada actor Yash in conversation with actor Vishal on his upcoming period film K G F: Chapter 1

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Sid Sriram makes a statement

His chaste classical presentation has all the kutcheri aspects

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Vintage Varakari

Tukaram Ganapathi Maharaj presented the compositions of Marathi saints

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Priya Sisters impressed with their raga essays

Priya Sisters’ concert moved at a comforting pace

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Ranjani-Gayatri’s RTP with Bharati’s lines

Ranjani-Gayatri brought out the feelings of the freedom poet

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Of Bharata and nerve currents

The Indian tradition of education always believed in making interlinked knowledge systems. Specialisation per se was never counted

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Chiranjeevi most Googled south star in 2018

Search engine releases 2018 top trends

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With Kochi in their heart

The Cochini Jews who came down to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the Synagogue in Jew Town recount their association with Kochi

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Defying the odds

Manya Learns to Roar, a powerful story written by Shruthi Rao about a little girl’s dream of playing Shere Khan in her school play, has been adapted as a play by Bhavana Rajendran

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

‘Shoplifters’ to ‘Cold War’, films to look forward to at CIFF 2018

The festival will showcase over 150 films across 59 countries

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Andhadhun is highest-rated 2018 Indian film on IMDb

Founder-CEO Col Needham reveals top 10 Indian films of the year; says focus will be on regional cinema

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‘Section 377’ is top ‘What is…’ query of 2018 on Google

Priya Prakash Varrier is India’s ‘most searched’ personality

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#Selfies with Santa

Between afternoon naps and walking with his reindeer, Mr Claus tells MetroPlus how Rovaniemi, his hometown, is gearing up for Christmas

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Celebrating a milestone

PSV Natyasangham, Kottakkal, marked the 50th year of CA Warrier’s Ayyappacharitham with a staging of the play

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In search of the self

Sandra Pisharody to stage Nirmala Paniker’s adaptation of Sree Narayana Guru’s ‘Kundalini Paattu’ in Mohiniyattam format

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A man for all seasons

Lal Jose on his hits and misses as he looks back at his journey in tinsel town

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Andhadhun is highest-rated 2018 Indian film on IMDb

Founder-CEO Col Needham reveals top 10 Indian films of the year; says focus will be on regional cinema

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IFTDA suspends Sajid Khan over #MeToo allegations

Decision follows probe by internal committee; survivors say it’s a beginning

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In a red and white world

Candy canes are staple stocking stuffers. At Zubi’s, these sweets are handcrafted along with mango-flavoured Santa beards

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