Sunday, March 31, 2019

Choosing the right sport for your child

I would like to start my daughter on a sport young. She is now six. How do I decide what to start her on? Some sports centres have assessments for th

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

Meet fashion’s insiders

From interactions with star stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania to master classes, Palladium’s three week fashion soirée is packed with fun

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Gen Next’s woman power

The four emerging designers, highlighted at Lakmé Fashion Week in January, make their Chennai stop

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Absolut liquid propels Chennaiites into space

Inspired by ISRO and Stanley Kubrick’s epic film, designer Harsha Biswajit got his guests at Absolut Art Bar thinking about a future without borders

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Actor Laguparan turns director with this film

The ‘Sathru’ actor tells Sundaylite that he will make his debut as director with an anthology film

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Here’s why Jiiva wanted a cow!

After a year-long wait, Jiiva breaks free with ‘Kee’, which releases on April 12. In this wide-ranging interview, he discusses his love for cricket, playing a nomad in ‘Gypsy’, and why he once wanted to rear a cow in his home...

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ACK Alive: Space for all things creative

Amar Chitra Katha sets up its first creative learning centre in Hyderabad, bolstered by the support from actor Rana Daggubati

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A fine balance

No LGBT please: lauki, ghiya, baingan, tinda. Menu-making in the face of the family’s no-nos

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Picture this: Food-related cartoons

We desperately need some humour in these morbid times: even better if the subject is food

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Cinematography to complement the narrative

Camera work should never dominate the story, says cinematographer Karthik Ghattamaneni

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I feel Mumbai in my gut: Piyush Jha

The filmmaker and author on movies, money and maximum city

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Krishna Bala Shenoi: The versatile artist

The young talent Krishna Bala Shenoi mesmerises with his works, which range from picture books to incredibly real drawings of birds

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Young hearts make art at Young World painting contest

300 children participated; top 10 paintings selected by 2 Sir J.J. School of Art faculty members

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Dynamic worldviews, contemporary dystopia

This weekend’s must-dos are Thespo at Prithvi and the Atelier’s Campus Theatre Festival says Vikram Phukan

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Flavours and memories

Dedication, doggedness and a love for tradition bind the efforts of a few good East Indians, descendents of the original inhabitants of what was known as Bombay

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Memory meets metamorphosis

Apnavi Makanji dabbles with nature and the olfactory senses to explore the circle of life

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‘The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story’ review: mixed messaging

Director Aneesh Daniel’s attempt to offer insights on the murdered missionary and his murder gets lost in convoluted storytelling

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‘Us’ review: Antidote to spoon-fed Hollywood narratives

Jordan Peele’s Us can be read as an allegory, a metaphor or allusion – but in the end is an urgent critique of American ills

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‘Notebook’ review: an insipid romance

A breathtaking setting and some adorable children can’t rescue the flavourless romance that is Notebook

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Handloom at the movies

From Nayanthara’s Chettinad checks in Viswasam to Keerthy Suresh’s khadi in Mahanati, why costume designers are going back to roots South of the Vindhyas

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Going the vegan way

Vegans from Bengaluru will organise ‘The Kind Fest’ on March 31 to promote veganism.

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Advantage Amritraj

A self-confessed Rolex loyalist, former tennis star Vijau Amritraj breaks down his classic James Bond style

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Handloom at the movies

From Nayanthara’s Chettinad checks in Viswasam to Keerthy Suresh’s khadi in Mahanati, why costume designers are going back to roots South of the Vindhyas

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French New Wave director Agnes Varda dies aged 90

Filmmaker Agnes Varda, a central figure of the French New Wave who later won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, has died. She was 90. Varda

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Art in the time of Instagram

You do not contemplate art here, you interact with it — jumping into pools of sprinkles and clicking selfies with giant balloons. So why are these millennial-friendly pop-up museums so popular? We find out

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‘Chaliye’ is Renuka Arun’s tribute to Swathi Thirunal

The video celebrates the music of the king-composer

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Back to basics with designer Vivek Karunakaran

Chennai-based Vivek Karunakaran celebrates the concept of ‘flawsome’ with an online campaign and a capsule collection

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Lakshmi’s NTR review: Story sans objectivity

The much touted Lakshmi’s perspective lacks objectivity

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The ‘green’ homes of Sridhar Radhakrishnan and Achuthsankar S Nair

Mud walls, recycled materials and vernacular architecture are significant features of sustainable homes built by Sridhar Radhakrishnan and Achuthsankar S Nair

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Help your plants to beat the heat

Worried about how your patch of greens will survive in summer? Here are some tips from experts guiding you to maintain them better

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In Bahrain, pearls hold sway

Tiaras to necklaces, a sneak peek at the Magnificent Pearls Exhibition happening this weekend

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NYC’s architectural theatre

Manhattan’s skyline is changing, with art projects inspired by India’s stepwells and a vintage terminal-turned-hotel

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Sanjay Garg on how Raw Mango found its groove

With the launch of his second Delhi store tomorrow, we trace designer Sanjay Garg’s journey through his visual campaigns

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A taste of homely Andhra meals in Visakhapatnam’s Amrutham restaurant

The new restaurant serves some healthy hearty food

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Bhuhu: a new immersive arts course at Wandering Artist

With sculpture, weaving and puppetry, Wandering Artist’s immersive fine arts course is a smart summer project

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Handel for the season: Madras Musical Association’s upcoming concert

One hundred voices and a string orchestra feature in Madras Musical Association’s concert this Sunday

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Your guide to ‘green’ flooring

We bring you options with a miminal or zero carbon footprint. By Rashmi Gopal Rao

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The era of co-living

Suresh Rangarajan, Founder and CEO at Colive tells Nidhi Adlakha how the segment is faring in India

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Stories from the chawl: Madhuri Dixit turns producer

Turning producers with the Marathi comedy 15 August, actor Madhuri Dixit-Nene and husband explain why they chose to release it online

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Making of the killer: Amazon Prime’s latest show, Hanna

The teen assassin thriller gets retold for Amazon Prime, but this time from Hanna’s point of view

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When Gervais grieves: on his new show, After Life

The comedian’s new show, After Life, stays funny even while dealing with heavy-duty themes like death and depression

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‘Delhi Crime’ actor Yashaswini Dayama on why Bollywood is no longer the endgame

Who is Yashaswini Dayama and why is she catching our eye on multiple streaming platforms? A chat with the ‘Made in Heaven’ actor

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‘Game of Thrones’ actor Brendan Cowell joins ‘Avatar’ sequels

Actor Brendan Cowell is the latest addition to the cast of James Cameron’s Avatar sequels. Cowell, who appeared as Harrag in the seventh season of HB

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‘Gone Kesh’ review: a warm-hearted film that tackles alopecia

‘Gone Kesh’ is a fresh film that tackles alopecia but feels too long at feature-length

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Kalakshetra’s Visual Arts Department gets a new lease of life

Lakshmi Krishnamurthy tells us how Kalakshetra’s Visual Arts Department is coming out of the shadows

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Up your act, Netflix

I had no clue that a show called ODAAT even existed until it was canned

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Three lensmen join hands for an exhibition to showcase their magic with the camera

‘Whisper in Silence’ at Suryakanti Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram displays selected works by Balan Madhavan, Hariharan Subrahmanian and Suresh Elamon

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Food flings

Would you prefer to satisfy your croissant craving at L’Opera or polishing off pastries at Wenger’s? Two Delhi-ites batte it out

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Bollywood’s Modi makeover

With elections round the corner, the Hindi film industry has willingly become a well primed propaganda machine

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Of energy and emotions

Ace choreographer Ashley Lobo brings his dance creation Agni to our city

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Back to the Orient

Thaicrate has expanded its menu to include Chinese food

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When will Netflix titles make it to Cannes?

The columnist wonders whether a series of high-profile lunch and dinner meetings will help Netflix (and other streaming platform) titles qualify for participation at Cannes

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A brighter picture

Lakshmi Krishnamurthy tells us how Kalakshetra’s Visual Arts Department is coming out of the shadows

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Solitude was my constant companion: Himmat Shah

Master sculptor Himmat Shah looks back at his sterling career

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V.N. Bhatkhande: A seeker who helped in bridging Hindustani and Carnatic music

V.N. Bhatkhande’s extensive travels helped bridge North and South

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In tune with the guru

A tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar, Raagaarti saw a melodious melange of performances

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In rooms of their own

In “The Yellow Room” series of seasoned artist Maite Delteil, we find women with contemplative appearance

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Anjana Krishnakumar on working with Mammootty, director Ram and more

Peranbu co-director Anjana Krishnakumar on her journey from spirituality to making films

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Minstrel mystique

Parvathy Baul enthralled the audience with devotional poetry at the just-concluded Gurgaon Utsav

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Projecting the dark side

“Chandala, Impure” portrays how caste creates a wedge between two families, while “Andha Yug” focuses on Ashwatthama’s rage against the Pandavas

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Not just a spectacle

Mohammad Ali Baig on making heritage theatre a throbbing art form in the country

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Feast for the senses

The Shriram Shankarlal Festival saw some exquisite performances from the stalwarts of Indian classical music

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Janhvi Kapoor to star opposite Rajkummar Rao in ‘Rooh-Afza’

The ‘Dhadak’ actor will be seen playing two characters who are “poles apart”, Roohi and Afsana.

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When transgender people tell their pain through Art...

A hundred transgender people from across the country tell their stories of pain through art at Shut Up, a show by transgender activist Kalki Subramaniam

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Kochi’s Grand Hotel is the perfect spot for a serving of legacy

Head to Kochi’s Grand Hotel to meet old friends, sip on chilled drinks or bite into crunchy pappadums

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

‘Junglee’ review: Compelling cause but middling cinema

Chuck Russell's Bollywood debut is good news for animal lovers.

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Gayatri delights music fans in Kozhikode

Some songs never lose their charm. Like Tu jahaan jahaan chalega..., from the Hindi film Mera Saaya. The world first heard the incredibly sweet melody

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Tourism Minister to seek report on charges against Kochi Biennale Foundation

Riyas Komu can resume his role at biennale, says Kochi Biennale Foundation

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‘Super Deluxe’ review: believe the hype

The film, an unusual subject with an assortment of quirky characters, can be seen as a spiritual successor to 'Aaranya Kaandam'.

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‘Lucifer’ review: almost a diehard Mohanlal fan’s fantasy come true

Coming amid a hectic election season, the film is no good advertisement for democracy.

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The genius of Pandit K.G. Ginde’s music

The spotlight is on the Agra gharana and the late maestro at this weekend’s event

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Straight from India’s heartland

Discover indigenous arts and crafts at a five-day extravaganza power-packed with a display of 600 products, workshops and panel discussions that celebrate India’s rural artisans

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Bald, brave,beautiful

Actor Shweta Tripathi Sharma on playing a girl with alopecia in her latest role

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‘The killing was a turning point for fake news’

Debut filmmaker Aneesh Daniel discusses prioritising forgiveness over politics in his film on murdered missionary Graham Staines

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‘Dumbo’ review: Tim Burton’s magic can’t save it

Disney’s latest dip into its treasure of archives crashes before it can soar like its main character

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Fabric(ated) Fractures: Exploring spaces that challenge the ideas of nation and state

Showcased at the recent Art Dubai, the exhibition provides a platform to amplify the voices of artists from Bangladesh and South and Southeast Asia

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This artist goes straight to the (pencil) point

Kailash Babu shapes works of art out of pencil tips and is all set to teach the craft at a workshop in the city

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Journaling nature’s bounty

Take inspiration from the garden art of Subhashini Chandramani to start doodling or writing

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Brain fry for breakfast?

On how mornings in Madurai are incomplete without meat on the plate

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Unravelling Goa’s hidden flavours

There’s more to it than vindaloo and xacuti

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She rides the thunder: Sunitha Simon

The woman, the machine, the kick. The pride is nothing without responsibility and safety, says Thunderbird Storm rider Sunita Simon

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Celebrating the power of ‘Sakthi’

Mahila Kala Utsav featured vocal and dance performances pegged on women

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Pavitra Bhatt: ‘My aim is to create awareness about classical art forms’

Kalahrnisham, held in Mumbai, featured performances by senior gurus with their students

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Karthik Jogesh makes the cut in tinsel town

The youngster on his tryst with editing and his new release, Nayanthara’s ‘Airaa’, which is in theatres

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A lot can happen over pehelwan lassi

You can eat it as dessert or drink it as a refreshing cooler, but be sure not to miss the lassi when in Varanasi

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Chennai serves up Hyderabadi biryani and some ale

Libarrel in Mylapore offers continental and Indian fare alongside an extensive bar menu, with sports-ready TV screens to boot

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How techies are logging in for the polls

With digital space playing a crucial role in influencing voters, many techies are working behind the scenes for the upcoming Lok Sabha election

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Theatre artistes felicitated by fraternity

It comes as icing on the cake for the Kalaimamani nominees

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Madhavi and Arushi Mudgal on a classical odyssey

The aunt-niece duo and Odissi exponents blend old-world charm and new age vibrancy

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Bringing local back

From a vibrant green soup made with desi tomatoes to a green tamarind chutney for kebabs, home-grown seasonal produce is now enjoying its moment in the sun

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Tamarind tales

If you ever have to harvest your own tamarind, here’s how you do it

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So where was Annamayya born?

And how did he gain such all-round knowledge? There are questions, which beg answers

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Culture mood prevails at Kapali temple

The Vidayatri utsavam, a part of the Panguni festival at Mylapore Kapaliswarar temple, Chennai, was steeped in devotion

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Haribabu explained how to notate rhythm

Mridangam vidwan B.P. Haribabu says symbols are a better way of to document rhythmic structures

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Wood-fired goodness

Watch your pizza take shape from scratch at Bon Pizza in the city

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Over 20,000 people took part in this centuries-old massive fishing festival in Madurai

Fishing lines, bamboo baskets, saris, and even towels were used to catch fish at the centuries-old fishing festival at Kallandhiri, near Madurai, that drew thousands of people from far and wide last week

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Raga — eludes definition

Is it the creative usage of notes or presentation of the scales with appropriate sancharas?

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Three characters and a beautiful padam

Kavita depicted Siva, Nandi and Nandanar with sensitivity

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Vintage pieces presented freshness

Akshaya Arunkumar, who performed under the auspices of Natyarangam, Narada Gana Sabha Trust, presented vintage pieces choreographed, performed and tau

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Music, her life

B Vasantha, who has regaled the Malayalam music industry with her sonorous voice, has never been given her due in Kerala

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Valedictory event of DKP’s centenary celebration

‘DKP 100’ held recently in Chennai brought together the legendary vocalist’s admirers

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Charming stage presence

From being part of Kalakshetra productions, Janet James turns into a soloist

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The different shades of Ananda

Ananda Shankar Jayant says her passion for dance has helped her take on the odds in life without missing a beat

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Chira, from Chirala to Delhi

Ikat saris in natural dyes, with colours that surprise and lines that stand out

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In the service of Kathakali

Milena Salvini, who broadened the horizons of Kathakali by promoting it in the West, received the Padma Shri for her contribution to the classical art form

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A DJ-Turned-Nanny

While the initial few episodes have a storyline that kind of links the scenes and emotions together, the series shifts its direction from the fourth episode

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‘Sex and the City’ novel follow-up is in the pipeline

Paramount Television has landed the rights to the follow-up novel to ‘Sex and the City’

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Music to experience the divine

In the compositions of Dikshitar one notices his cerebral attention to raga, bhava, and his lyrical genius

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Kannada's parallel cinema loses its star

L.V. Sharada who became synonymous with the roles of Kathyayini and Phaniyamma is no more

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Comfort zone, but a no brainer

Sunil Kumar Desai’s Udgarsha is a film full of crime and sleaze, a theme that excites the auteur. But it hardly gets anywhere

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‘Airaa’ review: Silly ending ruins a well-shot ghost tale

Despite Nayanthara’s good performance, Airaa botches up the crucial climax

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Musical for a cause

Kiara Heartsong presents a musical, the proceeds of which will go towards needy cancer patients

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‘The Matrix’ wanted Sandra Bullock as Neo before Keanu Reeves took the role

The Matrix producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has revealed that before Keanu Reeves was chosen to play Neo, he initially wanted Sandra Bullock for the r

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‘Change is inevitable’

Parimala Jaggesh says with a little bit of planning the traffic problem can be solved

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John Abraham’s next is a biker flick

John Abraham to star and co-produce a biker flick directed by Rensil D’Silva

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Keep making art without fear, says Ram Rahman

As part of a series of lectures, veteran Ram Rahman dissects contemporary artists’ response to the political atmosphere

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

‘I like to make viewers laugh’: Biju Menon

Biju Menon has an interesting spectrum of roles coming up this year

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Director Mahendran critically ill

Filmmaker J. Mahendran, who has directed several memorable films including Mullum Malarum, Johnny and Nenjathai Killadhey, was admitted to Apollo Hosp

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The ‘Made in Heaven’ style guide

Poornamrita Singh, stylist for Amazon Prime’s ‘Made in Heaven’ series, breaks down the process of styling the cast, which includes Sobhita Dhulipala, Kalki Koechlin and Jim Sarbh

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The ‘Made in Heaven’ style guide

Poornamrita Singh, stylist for Amazon Prime’s ‘Made in Heaven’ series, breaks down the process of styling the cast, which includes Sobhita Dhulipala, Kalki Koechlin and Jim Sarbh

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Anthems of resistance: I will make music till end of time, says Imphal Talkies and the Howlers founder Akhu Chingangbam

The folk-rock music band is known for their powerful stand and songs against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and human rights violations in Manipur.

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Pandit Arun Kashalkar’s vocal mastery

Up until April 2016, the mastery of vocalist Pandit Arun Kashalkar was experienced primarily by connoisseurs in the Thane-Mulund belt and Pune. It was

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Rhythm and sound from Dharavi

A group of young drummers will jam to a variety of music genres – from rap, classical, folk to good old Bollywood tunes later this week

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Bhagwaan ke Pakwaan: In search of food and faith

Varud Gupta and Devang Singh Thukral’s book is as much a travelogue as it’s a photodiary and cookbook, says Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal

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‘Made in Heaven was like bootcamp for the brain’

Sobhita Dhulipala on playing Tara, being a nerdy kid and negotiating her way through Bollywood

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'Avengers Endgame' is the longest MCU film yet

It was recently revealed that the new Marvel film, 'Avengers: Endgame' will be the longest film in the MCU. According to AMC the movie clocks in at

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A run just for fun in Coimbatore

The humans of Coimbatore Runners organised a friendly run so that runners from across the city could say hello to each other

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At the Dooars, scenic views are just short of heaven

Fed by a multitude of frothing, ice-cold rivers, the alluvial floodplain of North Bengal that clusters around the Himalayan foothills is a treasure trove of wildlife, tea and mindfulness, says Deepa Alexander

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A run just for fun in Coimbatore

The humans of Coimbatore Runners organised a friendly run so that runners from across the city could say hello to each other

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Horror is purely visual, says Sarjun KM on ‘Airaa’

Filmmaker Sarjun KM on Airaa and how he was influenced by Selvaraghavan’s films in his growing-up years

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Growing number of Indians are taking holiday loans to satisfy their wanderlust

Young Indian travellers are increasingly vacationing around the globe with a little help from financial institutions

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Filmmaker Shruthi Namboodiri’s Itharam is on gender binaries in Kathakali

Shruthi Namboodiri’s Itharam explores gender identities in a male-dominated art form like Kathakali

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On a journey to document the ancient dance forms of India

Jothi Viknesh, Anusha Viresh and Manohar Marappa are travelling across the country to preserve a rich history and also eyeing a Guinness World Record

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All keyed in

Here is a man who has a passion to collect key chains

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Kona Venkat Rao: “After Baahubali, all eyes have turned to South Indian films”

Producer Kona Venkat Rao on scriptwriting workshops, future projects and his love for Visakhapatnam

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Bengaluru artistes go places

On World Theatre Day, we profile Bengaluru-based artistes whose works have been recognised across the country and abroad

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A walk through New Mexico’s art galleries

The galleries take you on a journey through the history and culture of the continent’s early settlers

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This village is known for its Instagrammable sunflower fields

Located in Tamil Nadu, Sundarapandiapuram, shot to fame in the film Roja

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Spring makeover

It's that time of the year when the trees are celebrating. Look around and see the wonders of nature and the colours of the season

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I am a fast driver, says veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan on how driving lends him the freedom to plan his day

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Suriya’s ‘NGK’ to release on May 31

Suriya’s forthcoming NGK with Selvaraghavan has finally got a release date. The film is all set to hit screens on May 31, 2019, announced SR Prabhu on

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I am a fast driver, says veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan on how driving lends him the freedom to plan his day

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Here is how AR Rahman is linked to ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Avengers: Endgame is arguably the most anticipated Hollywood release this year. Ahead of its release, an interesting news has cropped up on the Inter

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Art with a heart

Fawad Tamkanat spearheads the ‘Art as investment’ initiative with 55 artists to help families of the Pulwama attack

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Pablo - the Food Cartel is creative, despite confusion

The three-week old TexMex and Italian cafe is a new addition to Gurgram’s cafe-scape

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A jam in Delhi’s theatre spaces

It’s been almost 50 years since Delhi got its first king-size stage space, and the infrastructure seems barely to have improved

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Tipu Sultan’s silver-mounted gun fetches £60,000 at UK auction

A collection of rare artefacts discovered by a couple after years of lying wrapped up in their attic in the English county of Berkshire and evaluated

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Tax dept raises ₹55 cr. from selling Nirav Modi’s paintings

Art work by VS Gaitonde, Raja Ravi Varma were among the paintings that were auctioned

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Tools of the trade

How to pamper your face — just for the sake of it

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Why elections are great for some stand-up artistes

Bucking the trend of celebrities and entertainers getting co-opted, comics are packing a punch

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Welcome to the jungle

Director of The Mask and The Scorpion King, Chuck Russell will make his Bollywood debut with Junglee this week

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A new way to see Planet Earth

French documentary filmmaker Michael Pitiot on Terra, being adaptable on field, and dealing with the harsh truths he witnesses

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Netflix is testing ₹250 mobile plan in India

It wants to woo users with cheap price

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Dramatic roll call: women of theatre

Although the World Theatre Day, observed on March 27 was initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in 1961, it’s now an occasion that is

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From gallery to street

Art will take over the walls of an Andheri neighbourhood

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In the show-maker’s shop

Santoni is all about handmade leather, precision stitching, and a bit of rakishness

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Apple TV Plus: all you need to know

Apple announced its own TV and movie streaming service on Monday, enlisting such superstars as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Steven Spielberg to

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Seventy women artists reinterpret the female form at this exhibition

From a Pointillism-inspired Mona Lisa to a majestic tigress — women artists from different backgrounds come together to display their works

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Seven summits are not enough

Satyarup Siddhanta wants to be the youngest in the world to reach both geographic poles as well

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Tall tales

Wedding cakes this season are towering to lofty heights giving the decorator a wide canvas to work with and allowing room for negative space

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‘Thalaivi’ to ‘The Iron Lady’: Jayalalithaa biopic craze hits Kollywood

Kangana Ranaut and Nithya Menen are playing the late Chief Minister in two different projects

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Verdant venue

From buildings in Pompeian red to 8,000 plants and trees, the 198-acre Cubbon Park is an iconic green lung of Bengaluru

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Heart of the Huracán

A new electronic brain controlling key functions is one of the tweaks Lamborghini has given for the next generation of the iconic supercar

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Radha Ravi is a repeat offender, says actor Vishal

Tamil film actor Vishal Krishna, vice president of the Tamil Film Producers’ Council (TFPC), feels it is time to take the strongest action against peo

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Bellamkonda Sreenivas: I know the value of cinema

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas opens up on nepotism, box office and why he’s enjoying the change in scenario while working with director Teja

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Whose ink is it anyway?

Aligning urban art with emotions, Hoozinc brings alive pop culture as a service

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Top 5 petrol-manual mid-size sedans

We tell you which of the following cars is ideal for you

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The nuts and bolts of reality shows

Automobile modification projects on camera are the best thing to have happened to this genre of infotainment

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Will the grown ups please stand up?: An interview with storyteller Chetan Shetty

Storyteller Chetan Shetty is coming from Pune to tell you a story

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The low-down on the new Yamaha MT-15

It’s here at last, but has the MT-15 really been worth the anticipation? And is it worth its price tag? Let’s find out...

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Stories of yore

Two productions, one an original play, another an adaptation, showed the diverse theatrical talent of the city

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'Patan Patola': a documentary on the creation of Patola saris

Art historian M Balamani’s documentary unravels the legacy of Patan Patola in the most stunning manner

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‘Hidden Lily’: a documentary on Gajendragad’s weavers

Hidden Lily tells the story of Gajendragad’s weavers as part of crafts project, Social Weavers

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'Patan Patola': a documentary on the creation of Patola saris

Art historian M Balamani’s documentary unravels the legacy of Patan Patola in the most stunning manner

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PY Café must be a safe space for women, says Jacqueline Kapur

Jacqueline Kapur takes on equestrian challenges and upcycling with equal elan

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‘Game of Thrones’ season 8: what to expect from key characters

A look at expectations and what favourite characters will do in the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones airing from April 14

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Monday, March 25, 2019

Delay release of Modi biopic: Opposition to EC

Opposition parties including the Congress, the CPI(M) and the CPI, have approached the Election Commission (EC) seeking the postponement of the releas

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Rock pioneer Scott Walker dies aged 76

His band was highly popular in Britain

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Play it again

Being fit and fabulous comes naturally to singer Ananya Birla

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#ChesterLivesOn

Chennai fans gather to commemorate the Linkin Park legend’s life, days after his birthday

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Sangeetha Rajeev is taking Indian independent music global

An interview with the woman whose song ‘TuHi’ has just won her the VIMA Award in the Best International Pop Song of the Year category

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On a different wicket

Having seen fame on television, Digangana Suryavanshi tests the waters in Telugu films with ‘Hippi’

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Play it again

Being fit and fabulous comes naturally to singer Ananya Birla

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The pride of Patola

Art historian M Balamani’s documentary unravels the legacy of Patan Patola in the most stunning manner

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Wasabi in my ice cream

For a list of weird things to put in ice cream — and some juicy pork — head to Tao of Peng near Mamallapuram

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Ilaiyaraaja on why he doesn’t believe in programming music

Ilaiyaraaja shared interesting titbits from his composing sessions during a recent interaction at IIT

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Shilpa is my ‘thozhi’: Vijay Sethupathi on ‘Super Deluxe’

Vijay Sethupathi on how he prepared to play a transgender in Super Deluxe, releasing this Friday

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Nayanthara condemns Radha Ravi’s comments, demands Nadigar Sangam set up an ICC to investigate

Actor Nayanthara on Monday released a statement registering her “condemnation and protest against the derogatory speeches made by Mr. Radha Ravi again

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The body that speaks

With minimal words and music, West African dancer Souleymane Sanogo uses his body to tell his story of self-discovery through dance

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Gusthi with grandfather: The Nambiar you didn’t know

Dipak Nambiar fondly remembers his grandfather, the late MN Nambiar, his sense of humour, love for spirituality, and how he was inspired to write a book on the legendary villain

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This art village is working to support an eco-friendly lifestyle

Sankalpa Art Village from its serene location is doing all it can to keep sustainable village industries alive

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Kilts and Celts

Scotch is no longer about the stereotype, says Struan Grant Ralph, the brand ambassador for Genfiddich whisky

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Vitamin C showers

Are Vitamin C showers good for skin and hair?

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Bye bye pain

Here are some yoga asanas to help you with plantar fasciitis

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Vitamin C showers

Are Vitamin C showers good for skin and hair?

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Bye bye pain

Here are some yoga asanas to help you with plantar fasciitis

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Bye bye pain

Here are some yoga asanas to help you with plantar fasciitis

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The unbreakable link : On Manjula Devi who creates awareness against tuberculosis

Meet Tondiarpet pharmacist Manjula Devi who has been consistently raising awareness against tuberculosis, the much-stigmatised disease, for the last decade

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The unbreakable link : On Manjula Devi who creates awareness against tuberculosis

Meet Tondiarpet pharmacist Manjula Devi who has been consistently raising awareness against tuberculosis, the much-stigmatised disease, for the last decade

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My adventures in insomnia

Most people work late to avoid getting up early, except in Chennai, where everyone gets up at 4 and starts washing clothes and grinding coffee. In mos

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My adventures in insomnia

Most people work late to avoid getting up early, except in Chennai, where everyone gets up at 4 and starts washing clothes and grinding coffee. In mos

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Deepika Padukone shares her first look from ‘Chhapaak’

Deepika Padukone on Monday unveiled her look from upcoming film Chhapaak, in which she plays the role of an acid attack survivor, and the actor said

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Argentina fans Kattoorkadavu review:The sport goes missing

The film is all about fan frenzy with an inter-religious love story thrown in

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Radha Ravi receives flak for distasteful comments

He spoke about Nayanthara at a film promotion event

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Saturday, March 23, 2019

MGR swag in Colombo’s busiest marketplace

I follow his policy and live happily, says fan of the legendary actor-politician

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Runway of change

Designer Tarun Tahiliani’s Egypt-inspired collection travels to Chennai, but for a cause

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‘PM Narendra Modi’ songs credit row: Javed Akhtar could have called us, says film producer

The lyricist had expressed shock at being given credit for a song in Narendra Modi biopic

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Five to breathe easy

Comfortable silhouettes and flowy fabrics are plentiful at Amethyst’s summer curation

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Nayanthara was very supportive on the sets of ‘Airaa’: Kalaiyarasan

Playing an army veteran in Airaa, actor Kalaiyarasan shares insights into the working style of ‘Lady Superstar’ Nayanthara. Also, he will soon be growing a tail for a movie...

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Taapsee Pannu knows her game

‘Game Over’ is Taapsee Pannu’s next Tamil film, and it marks her return to Tamil cinema four years after Raghava Lawrence’s Kanchana 2

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Eating alone, together: community dining experience for urban loners

The fine dining space has responded to the urban loneliness of the millennials by creating community dining experiences

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Pilfering food from grandma’s kitchen

What she did inside the dark space was a mystery, but the aromas could not be hidden

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The Sunday Quiz: This week, it's all about classical music

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

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In Kolkata, home is where the drama is

A site-specific theatre performance in Kolkata becomes an appeal to revive the site — the grand old houses of Kolkata that are being rapidly replaced by unlovely apartments

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I am a first-class writer and a second-class director: Sai Paranjpye

Plays, TV shows, documentaries and, yes, movies. She has done it all and is now finishing her autobiography

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Happiness hamper

A picnic is a reward of leisure, a feast to take you out of work and home

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The winner takes the food

The case for Sarojini NagarSarojini Nagar has style — yes I agree the style of off-loaded SS2018 clothes from Europe, but that’s a mere detail. Contra

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No paneer please!

Vegetarian meals needn’t be about cottage cheese at all; instead, they can be simple fare, with seasonal produce and oodles of ghee

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‘PM Narendra Modi’ songs credit row: Javed Akhtar’s old songs were used, says producer

A day after Javed Akhtar expressed shock over the mention of his name in the credits of PM Narendra Modi trailer, producer Sandip Ssingh clarified tha

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Kangana to play Jayalalithaa in Hindi biopic

Titled Thalaivi in Tamil and Jaya in Hindi, the biographical drama will be directed by Vijay

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It’s a wrap

The Gully Gang takes centrestage at BUDX, as the music festival season closes for the summer

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A Grecian tale for World Theatre Day

On World Theatre Day 2019, Masquerade brings Antigone’s story to the stage

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The Hindu Exclusive | A.R. Rahman in conversation with Lydian Nadhaswaram

A.R.Rahman quizzes the 'World's Best' Lydian Nadhaswaram on his journey in music, his aspirations, inspirations and more

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Watch | Making a sherbet is a performance in this Coimbatore shop

Ashok Sarbath shop is situated just outside Angannan Biryani Kadai and opposite Paati Kadai in RS Puram’s VCV Layout. There is a buzz among the eager

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Friday, March 22, 2019

How to Train Your Dragon - The Hidden World review: Monsters and men

The final instalment of the How to Train Your Dragon series bids Toothless a befitting farewell

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A summer affair

Designers from Coimbatore held their own amid those from the big cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai at the ongoing pop up trunk show

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Maximum city chronicles

Foy Nissen’s works obsessively document Bombay to Mumbai, highlighting the historian and photographer’s love for the city

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The morbid love of Paddleton

In the very first scene of Alex Lehmann’s Paddleton, a middle-aged man is diagnosed with stomach cancer. There is no cure. Michael (Mark Duplass) will

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Delhi Crime: The festering wound

The Netflix show, brings alive the horrors of the 2012 gang rape while celebrating the city’s police force says Namrata Joshi

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The politics of Tibetan representation

A young woman in the distinctive red-and-yellow habit of a Tibetan nun strikes a pose of grit and resilience in a widely shared publicity still from A

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Cocktail of notes

Slink & Bardot creates a limited-edition cocktail menu with Bombay Perfumery

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Tribal artists make a splash on online platform

First batch of 17 paintings commissioned by government department all sold out

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The fuss about Grateful Dead

Among classic rock fans, American group Grateful Dead has always evoked mixed reactions. There are some who wonder what the fuss is all about, and con

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Highlighting the invisible

At his first solo show, architect Nuru Karim showcases work that is engaging, immersive, and a potential blueprint for art and architecture, says Joanna Lobo

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Javed Akhtar shocked to find his name on ‘PM Narendra Modi’ credits

“Have not written any songs for it!” Javed Akhtar tweeted.

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Stranger than fiction: why web documentaries are all the rage now

Are they following a formula? Are too many serial killers on the loose?

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Column: Desh bhakti in Bollywood, from Manoj to Sunny

How patriotism has evolved over the years

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Clinton Cerejo’s music love

Clinton Cerejo on doing it all—singing, composing and producing music

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Dancing with the seniors

It was a dream come true for many older women when Aishwarya Rajiv agreed to teach them Bharatanatyam

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Fejo is rapping his way to fame

The Malayalam rapper is making waves on social media

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Anindita Bhattacharya: The marginal artist

What you see in her works is not always palatable, but it is conveyed so exquisitely that it subverts every notion of beauty

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An award-winning celestial capture

Visakhapatnam-based lensman Gautam Agarwal on winning the ‘Best Wedding Photographer of the Year 2018-19’

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‘Agni Devi’ movie review: The longest 100 minutes of our lives

One of the contenders for the most unwatchable film of 2019 is here

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With the death of Okwui Enwezor, Indian art has lost a sympathetic eye

He had a dramatic effect on ‘art’ as social constituency

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Layered with metaphors, this artist portrays human emotions with a twist

Shashi Tripathi’s paintings tell complex tales with the help of Nature

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Ram Gopal Varma: Lakshmi’s NTR tells a story that I believe is the truth

Ram Gopal Varma is confident of the release of his film ‘Lakshmi’s NTR’ and hints at the possibility of a biopic on KCR

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‘Chamatha’, a song of remembrance

The song is a tribute to Balabhaskar

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Your own patch of green

Baag Studio and Kalaachakra to host a workshop on urban gardening and eco-conscious living, in Hyderabad

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Making sense of the Darshan Raval phenomenon

With a vibrant online presence and over a million-strong fan base, the singer is shattering the old ways of becoming a star

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Making sense of the Darshan Raval phenomenon

With a vibrant online presence and over a million-strong fan base, the singer is shattering the old ways of becoming a star

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Don’t miss the nizams’ gems at the Jewels of India show at the National Museum

Take a tour of the National Museum’s newest exhibition to spot giant diamonds and intricately-enamelled jewellery that each come with a story

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Rado: On India time

CEO Matthias Breschan on Rado’s collab with designers Thukral & Tagra and new colours in its signature Ceramos line

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Women's worlds

A play that talks of children and how guilt and a sense of loss is born to the mother, along with all the wonder that parenting brings

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Eucalyptus on your sleeve: Core by JSI’s organic clothing line

It’s the season of soy, eucalyptus and banana-infused fabrics at the newly launched Core by JSI in Bengaluru

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Kids on a truck: how Swacch is going mobile

The children running Swacch, The Organic Bazaar, in Hyderabad, are all set to go mobile next week

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Spotify and YouTube Music vie for subscribers in India

With both platforms now in India, who will win the battle of the streaming apps?

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Garden in your balcony

They effortlessly bridge the gap between the home and the outdoors, says Bindu Gopal Rao

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The mosaic touch

Anupama Mohanram on how the art form can lend a unique artistic identity to our buildings

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Hotstar’s ‘Roar of the Lion’ series goes behind the scenes with the Chennai Super Kings

Scandal, trials and triumphs: a new series decodes the reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions before the 2019 season kicks off tomorrow

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For writer-cartoonist Bnim, the canvas is vast and wide

With an enviable repertoire to his credit, writer-cartoonist Bnim believes in adapting to changing needs

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Sangeetha Sridhar’s solo cross-country drive has Gandhian ethos at its heart

The 52-year-old, who recently made a pit-stop in Thiruvananthapuram, has undertaken the daring trip in an SUV as part of ‘Clean India Trail’ initiative

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A tasteful dalliance with Afghan cuisine at Ariana By Safi

This homely alcove doesn’t compromise on the authenticity of Afghani cuisine

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Megha Ramaswamy’s coming-of-age series, ‘The Odds’, to premiere in LA

Indian millennials are chirpy, smart and approachable, says Megha Ramaswamy, director of the Abhay Deol-starrer, ‘The Odds’, which is the first series to premiere at the International Film Festival of Los Angeles next month

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

If I’m scared of a film, I sign it: Samantha

The actor can’t stop raving about her character in Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s upcoming Super Deluxe

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The chef next door

Chef Alex Sanchez returns to the city’s dining scene serving hearty Italian meals in what he hopes will be a new neighbourhood haunt

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Unabashedly loony: Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota

Karan Kulkarni makes his composing debut for the film with a delightfully quirky mix of genres says Vipin Nair

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Cinema quiz: Holi hai!

The festival of Holi, with its bright colours, has long been an attractive option for our filmmakers to picturise songs on. How well do you know the Hindi cinema industry's famous holi songs? Take our quiz and find out!

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Craft gins are coming of age in India

Gin will ride the wave of popularity on home-grown craft offerings

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Keep calm and palm on

Fancy a handbag made of palm leaves? How about a wallet or a spice box? Palm leaf handicrafts are making a come back in trendier ways

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‘These aren’t stray dogs, they’re native Indian dogs’

Having won Best Feature at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, ‘Pariah Dog’ is a poetic ode to the human heroes who work towards a safer future for native dogs

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What went down at Chennai’s first Red Bull BC One breakdancing championship

Chennai B-Boyers battle it out at Red Bull BC One’s breakdancing world championship, that was held in the city for the first time

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Bubbles in my wine

Brace yourselves: a carbonated variety is on its way from India’s vineyards

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‘Sometimes your corset is a bit tight’

Otherwise working in period films is all pros and no cons, says Lesley Manville

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Mandya political theatre is ruled by mother and father sentiment

Sumalatha has stepped into Mandya, and like in cinema the narrative of the mother unfolds

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An ode to girlfriends!

Watch a theatrical poetry performance that re-evaluates feminism through the lens of female friendships

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Friends of Marine Life on exploring the marine ecosystem

By exploring and cleaning the seabed, volunteers of the NGO are throwing light on the coastal waters around the capital city. Today is World Water Day

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‘Keya’ by Prathyusha Garimella: A celebration worth the lustre

Hyderabad-based designer Prathyusha Garimella makes a first-time foray into menswear with neutral tones of champagne and ivory

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All about conscious clothing

Summer Sonnets by Mayori offers a range of free-spirited pastels in breathable cotton

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Where Koothu makes village girls liberated

Women find their feet at Sri Krishna Kattaikuttu Kuzhu near Kanchipuram

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Vijay Sethupathi’s next ‘Sindhubaadh’ has a Thailand link

Vijay Sethupathi’s next, Sindhubaadh, has been directed by Arun Kumar

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This ‘Bachelorr’ is now 80-plus

From selling fruit-based milkshakes to serving a chilli ice cream, this joint is credited with many firsts

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Here comes the gourmet granny

‘Granny Sathe Jamwanu’ is a Parsi feast not to be missed

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Divya Jagdale’s journey of self-discovery

Divya Jagdale has understood what freedom is — through acting and directing

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Krishna, the perfect play-actor

He is that rare Sanyasi, who brings out the ecstasy of life by adopting the whole world as his family

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How Chennai's MRTS train stations became spaces of art

Art and design students from the city take over two train stations to celebrate those among us who tend to go unnoticed

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Feminine feast

Julien Royer talks about his Michelin-star restaurant, named after his grandmother, and about breaking the stiff image of fine-dining

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‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’ review: delightfully whimsical

Vasan Bala knits his film with a rare steadiness of zany humour and perpetual energy

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The unsung phenomenon

Mike Mohan’s rise was meteoric in Tamil filmdom. He faded all of a sudden. The genial actor whose contribution is significant, took both with equanimity

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How to make traditional Indian sweets in the OPOS way?

In a birthday book release, food blogger Chithra Vishwanathan adapts traditional sweets to the OPOS cooking method

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Meet Jadav Payeng, a man who created 550 hectares of forest single-handedly

On the International Day of Forests, here’s a love story between Jadav Payeng and the forest he single-handedly created on a barren land in Assam

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When Band Agam met Ranjani and Gayatri

Classical music was the winner at the collaborative Aikya show held in Chennai recently

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Mahadevan — classicist, who also rocked

Peppered with interesting anecdotes and timeless songs, ‘Oru Naal Poduma’ was a heartwarming tribute to genius-composer K.V. Mahadevan

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Reducing art to a popularity contest

Creativity is more than just making ends meet or drawing public attention

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Turning the spotlight on folk arts

The NCPA Mumbai dance season this year featured folk and classical performers from across the country

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‘Garland’ maker of Carnatic music

As a researcher, N. Rajagopalan, who passed away recently, was much ahead of his time

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‘Jeem Boom Bhaa’ is a comedy thriller, says director Rahul Ramachandran

The debutant director’s film, which releases in April, revolves around thrills and spills unfolding during a New Year’s night

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'Stranger Things' season 3 trailer: A new monster is waiting

It will be a while before we get to see our favourite pre-teen geek group on screen again. Till then, fans can decode the trailer of season 3 of Netfl

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Sandeep Narayan’s emotion-filled singing

Everything was in the right porportion in Sandeep Narayan’s soulful concert

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A fine retelling of the Ramayana

‘Ramayana Sudha’ was a delightful mix of different dance styles, artistes, languages and texts

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'Lucifer' trailer: political thriller starring an in-form Mohanlal

Political dramas are filling our screens, and Malayalam cinema's latest - Lucifer - joins the bandwagon.What happens in the aftermath of the death of

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Pride in crafts

Garvi Gurjari in Hyderabad has on sale a range of handlooms and crafts Gujarat is famed for

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Life on the loom

‘Suraiya Hasan Bose: Weaving a Legacy’ is a hat tip to the grand old lady of Hyderabad who revived himroo and mushroo weaves. Ahead of the book launch, we talk to author Radhika Singh

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The story of how elephant Chinna Thambi was tamed

On the occasion of International Day of Forests today, here’s a story of how a popular wild elephant became ‘semi-wild’, and finally, a ‘camp elephant’

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Orange juice and lemon... and more at Ashok Sarbath

It looks as if all of Coimbatore heads to Ashok Sarbath Store to quench its thirst

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'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' trailer: Tarantino's trip down Hollywood memory lane

The ninth film by writer-director Quentin Tarantino is based on the Charles Manson murders in 1969 Hollywood

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‘PM Narendra Modi’ trailer is more about Modi the CM

With barely a month away for the first phase of the General elections, the trailer of PM Narendra Modi was released on Wednesday and has already garne

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My top five are...

Arun Gopinath, a freelance content writer from Thiruvananthapuram, writes in his favourite five movies

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Distinctive style

Actors and musicians came good in a rare recital of the latter half of ‘Narakasuravadham’ in the Thekkan style

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Of aesthetics and precision

Ananda Shankar Jayant and her disciples of Sankarananda Kalakshetra presented a scintillating Bharatanatyam recital in Thiruvananthapuram

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In love with ‘meaningful cinema’

Debutant director Shareef Easa talks about his State award-winning feature film, ‘Kanthan: The Lover of Colour’

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'Kesari' film review: yet another patriot act

The recreation of the Battle of Saragarhi of 1897 is more slack than stirring when it comes to contemporary cinematic compulsion of romanticising valo

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I wanted ‘Broken’ to sound different, says singer Arunaja

Hyderabad met Kerala-born Arunaja at the recent Dabaki Rising. Now the singer has released her debut track ‘Broken’

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Essence of oneness

Nizami Bandhu bring the 750-year-old legacy of Sufi and Qawwali music in a performance in the city

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Why Kollywood stars are signing on multiple projects with producers

The trend of doing two or three-film deals started in the South in the 70s and 80s

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Holi 2019: Bollywood stars send colourful wishes to fans

Stars sent their Holi wishes to fans urging them to enjoy a safe and happy festival of colours.

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Netflix to give more power to viewers

Streaming service is exploring interactive entertainment across many genres

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I’ve become much wiser: Adah Sharma

Adah Sharma on why she aspires to do movies in every language

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Getting into the campus ACT

Atelier Campus Theatre comes to town this weekend with three plays

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‘Kurathi’ presents the Mahabharata in a new light

‘Kurathi’, directed by Abhimanyu Vinayakumar, brings an alternative reading of the epic, using new theatre techniques

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The book captured my heart so much: Shyamaprasad

Shyamaprasad to adapt Anees Salim’s ‘The Small-Town Sea’ for the screen

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I knew this was a role that I should do: Guinness Pakru

Ajay Kumar, a.k.a. Guinness Pakru, says Vanajan, his character in ‘Ilayaraja’, shares many of his traits and does not permit setbacks to circumscribe his life

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Musical takeover

Vishnu Ravindran speaks about artificial intelligence and more in his latest song

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A meal, a conversation and art

Perfomative artist Monique Wernhamn on serving dinner to facilitate art

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‘Beach volleyball is more than the bikinis’

There’s more to women playing beach volleyball than bikinis, says player and commentator Alexa Chitra Strange

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Rhythm of the land

Artiste Muhammad Noramin Bin Mohamed Farid on what drew him to Malay dance

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Flowed like water

As a showstopper for Pawan Sachdeva's collection at the recently concluded India Fashion Week, Radhika Apte brought the feminine into menswear

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Artistic attempt by the tribal people of Nilgiris for elephant conservation

To raise funds for the conservation of pachyderms, tribal artisans in the Nilgiris use the invasive lantana weed to mould life-size sculptures that will be later auctioned

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Essence of oneness

Nizami Bandhu bring the 750-year-old legacy of Sufi and Qawwali music in a performance in the city

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A street play that conveyed hard-hitting messages on body shaming

The 20-minute street play was presented by Faces, the theatre group of GITAM University

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On a trunk call with Chinna Thambi

On the occasion of International Day of Forests today, here’s a story of how a popular wild elephant became ‘semi-wild’, and finally, a ‘camp elephant’

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At this petrol pump, get ‘fuel’ for the rider too

Besides tanking up for your ride, enjoy a glass of thirst-buster for free at this petrol station at Muttathara

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Good old sugarcane juice is finding favour in Thiruvananthapuram again

With mercury rising earlier than usual, roadside sugarcane stalls are adding a dash of sweetness to much-needed hydration

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Two naturalists share their experiences from the jungle

Sangita S Mani and Jocelyn Panjikaran explain why they will not trade their jobs for anything in the wide world

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Artistic attempt by the tribals of Nilgiris for elephant conservation

To raise funds for the conservation of pachyderms, tribal artisans in the Nilgiris use the invasive lantana weed to mould life-size sculptures that will be later auctioned

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Artistic attempt by the tribals of Nilgiris for elephant conservation

To raise funds for the conservation of pachyderms, tribal artisans in the Nilgiris use the invasive lantana weed to mould life-size sculptures that will be later auctioned

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Riding on the roof of the world

Tibet isn’t an easy region to navigate. But once you learn the know-hows, it takes your breath away

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Just in time for Navroz

How to celebrate Navroz if you don’t have Parsi friends and still want a peek into the festival’s food

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Netflix dramatises notorious Delhi gang rape murder case

The thriller recreates the police investigation, tracing the pursuit of the six men behind the shocking crime.

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When vintage cars from 1909 came out in the open

Forty-two historic vehicles were displayed at the first General Council Meeting of Federation of Historic Vehicles of India.

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‘Depression is something that nobody wants to talk about’

QTP’s new play Every Brilliant Thing sees actor-director Vivek Madan in an intrepid one-man performance, says Vikram Phukan

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‘Art is supposed to be unconventional’

Abhimanyu Dassani, on playing a superhero of sorts in his debut film, enjoying his auditions and dealing with the N-word

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Sound as a bell

Here are five luxury cars with sophisticated audio systems to keep the most discerning audiophiles happy

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Ayushmann Khurrana starrer ‘Badhaai Ho’ to be remade in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada

Producer Boney Kapoor is set to remake last year’s hit Hindi film Badhaai Ho in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.Badhaai Ho, which stars Neena Gup

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Netflix to launch interactive series ‘You Vs. Wild’

After the success of ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’, Netflix offers a live-action eight episode interactive series

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Dyeing for natural fabrics

Here is a designer collection that aims to promote sustainable living

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White is notalways right

This Holi, make a colourful, sartorial splash

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On the fast track

A play on what drives city’s cab drivers to be at the wheels and beck and call of apps

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Farm refreshed: UrbanKisaan

Urban Kisaan seeks to revolutionise the concept of urban gardens with hydroponic farming methods

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Recharge and go

With the global push for electric vehicles gathering pace, India too is steering towards a battery-powered green automobile revolution

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Recharge and go

With the global push for electric vehicles gathering pace, India too is steering towards a battery-powered green automobile revolution

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‘We call our car rath’

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna on why he will never part with his family’s red Merc

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Treat for Prog Metal fans

Artist: Scarlet Dress Album: Endless

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Communicating with visuals

Raghunath S says though he compromised on the script for his film, he would not do so for his next project

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Watch | How Lydian Nadhaswaram became ‘The World’s Best’

As his fingers flew over the keys, it became clear that Lydian Nadhaswaram, the 13-year-old child prodigy from Chennai, was the favourite to win ‘The

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‘We call our car rath’

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna on why he will never part with his family’s red Merc

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Empowerment through pedal power

Sheer grit and determination keeps Ramagandlu Lakshmi pedalling her rickshaw to keep her enterprise going

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Pockets of French gastronomy in India

French ambassador Alexandre Ziegler on the return of Goût de France, its importance in people-to-people diplomacy and repackaging French gastronomy into a non-elitist option

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More than just a weekend getaway

The petrol Jeep Compass makes a clean break for a two-day drive out of Delhi

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Improving with experience

Lavanya Tripathi, soon to be seen in ‘Arjun Suravanam’, on choosing her projects with care

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Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan’s film caught in row over lesbian plotline

Filmmaker Francis Lee has been accused of fabricating a lesbian storyline in his next directorial Ammonite.The film, a biographical drama about paleo

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The unseen songs

Sometimes great melodies composed for a film do not make it to the screen, and for surprising reasons

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The all-new Ford Figo facelift

After Ford’s facelift, Figo is at a good halfway point between the sharpness of the Sports Edition and the comfort of a car more suited for everyday driving

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Alia Bhatt to star with Salman Khan in Bhansali’s ‘Inshallah’

‘Inshallah’ touted to be a love story will see Salman Khan as the lead actor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film after 20 years

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When French gourmet cuisine comes to India

French ambassador Alexandre Ziegler on the gourmet initiative Gout de France

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Put on a helmet and navigate a dark maze at this photo exhibition

Samar Jodha’s portraiture project, ‘Phaneng’, which has transformed Gallery Veda into this dark maze, documents the Tai Phake community — a tribal group residing in the village of Phaneng in upper Assam.

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Song of the besotted

Lakshmi Bai’s voice and R Sudarsanam’s music made the melancholic romantic ‘Premanandamaya’ a hit

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An equal music

Ashwathamma recalls her journey making of percussive instruments, and how she tackled hurdles to be the lone lady in the profession

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Roller coaster ride

A high-flying corporate career in Manhattan, teaching yoga, running a café to living frugally on the hills, Swapna Gangadharan is wiser by experiences

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‘Pudhupettai’ to ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’: why theatre owners are re-releasing old films

Missed watching cult films on the big screen? You still can catch them, thanks to theatre owners who are screening old movies for the audience to experience once again

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Murukku peppered with history

From prasadams to Tanjore paintings, Rakesh Raghunathan’s Dakshin Diaries, chronicles South Indian cuisine and its cultural significance

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Statistical war with The Division 2

Chaos is coming to take the Capital in The Division 2 and your skills are all that stand in its way

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Cheering for Delhi

What’s changed for Delhi’s IPL team, besides the name? Nothing, says Dhiraj Malhotra, CEO, Delhi Capitals, who says the spirit is the sameWhat’s the k

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Cheering for Delhi

What’s changed for Delhi’s IPL team, besides the name? Nothing, says Dhiraj Malhotra, CEO, Delhi Capitals, who says the spirit is the sameWhat’s the k

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Talking movies with Tigmanshu Dhulia

The filmmaker opens up on the universe of Milan Talkies and his space, amidst the changing ethos of Hindi cinema

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The world on his shoulders

Weightlifting champion Sathish Kumar Sivalingam on his training regimen, future pursuits and the journey towards recovery

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The world on his shoulders

Weightlifting champion Sathish Kumar Sivalingam on his training regimen, future pursuits and the journey towards recovery

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Women curators rule the roost at Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Chennai Photo Biennale

Curators of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Chennai Photo Biennale weigh in on the relationship of such events with inclusion, feminism and more

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Lydian, you should be India’s musical ambassador: AR Rahman

Oscar winner AR Rahman and Lydian Nadhaswaram, winner of The World’s Best, face off in an exclusive freewheeling interaction

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Veteran Bengali actor Chinmoy Roy dies aged 79

He was noticeable along with big names such as Soumitra Chatterjee and Rabi Ghosh in films like ‘Basanta Bilap’ and ‘Dhonni Meye’

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MG: a favourite brand is back

It was a favourite brand of my youth. I was last in touch with it 50 years ago. Then, suddenly, I caught up with it again in the last few weeks in bet

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Redress for distress

How movement can be a therapy for emotional stress

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Redress for distress

How movement can be a therapy for emotional stress

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A peek into the healing properties of the forests

Ahead of the International Day of Forests, we speak to people who have found relief in the healing properties of the wilderness

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Geriatrics is the new paediatrics

Older people need just as much specialised healthcare as children

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Let’s drink some water

With smart water bottles, one can stay hydrated without worrying about forgetting to drink water

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Two kinds of guilt

One resulting in shame on someone else’s behalf, the other stemming from self-doubt

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Geriatrics is the new paediatrics

Older people need just as much specialised healthcare as children

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Sunday, March 17, 2019

‘Can diabetics train for endurance sport’

Two of my grandparents had diabetes, though neither of my parents have it. Does it skip a generation and come to the next? As a rule, diabetes does no

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Meet Gauri Jayaram, chief cheer leader

Gauri Jayaram started a company that helps people enrol in the top marathons across the world

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Meet Gauri Jayaram, chief cheer leader

Gauri Jayaram started a company that helps people enrol in the top marathons across the world

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Food factionism: Rayalaseema cuisine

A rendezvous with Rayalaseema cuisine turns out to be a fun and flavourful experience

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Hypnic jerks

We demystify hypnic (or hypnagogic) jerks by speaking to experts

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Hypnic jerks

We demystify hypnic (or hypnagogic) jerks by speaking to experts

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A shot in the arm for Meghalaya film project

Dominic Sangma’s Rapture, which made it to the La Fabirique Cinéma, has found a Chinese producer

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What to expect from Comic Con India’s Pop Culture Forum 2019

Ahead of Comic Con India’s Pop Culture Forum 2019, founder Jatin Varma tells us what’s on the cards

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Saturday, March 16, 2019

More than a thousand words

An international conference is on today in Chennai as part of the Photo Biennale

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Craft in the Aravalli wilds: a window into the world of handmade arts and crafts from across India

The House of Kotwara branches out to an artisan craft mela as an addendum to the Jahan-e-Khusrau, an annual Sufi music fixture in the Capital.

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An Instagram-based artist turns gender roles on its head

Artist Miranda Tacchia’s creates female characters who scoff at socially prescribed behaviours, particularly in the bedroom

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Craft in the Aravalli wilds: a window into the world of handmade arts and crafts from across India

The House of Kotwara branches out to an artisan craft mela as an addendum to the Jahan-e-Khusrau, an annual Sufi music fixture in the Capital.

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Dutch artist draws portraits with both hands at once

Some artists draw with their left hand and some with their right, but Dutch artist Rajacenna van Dam manages photo-like accuracy drawing with both sim

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An Instagram-based artist turns gender roles on its head

Artist Miranda Tacchia’s creates female characters who scoff at socially prescribed behaviours, particularly in the bedroom

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Tuck from Charley

Dhabas galore, chickens with breasts, and a life-saving gentleman: the cartography of a schoolboy’s hunger

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Meet new meat: The appeal of fake meat

With health and environmental concerns leading to a shift away from meat consumption, there’s now a growing attraction towards plant-based ‘mock meat’ that imitates the taste and texture of the real thing

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'Photograph', ‘Nedunalvaadai’, 'Wonder Park' and more: This weekend at the movies

Here is a handy guide to all the movies that released this weekend. Read our reviews and take your pick.

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Loud and larger than life

Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Made In Heaven’ gets flashy, obnoxious, wedding-mad Delhi just right

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On music and its audience in the Before Cellphone era

Most seasoned musicians have a good sense of the audiences in different towns — ranging from the pure to the pretentious.

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Shalini James’ stories of a forest on the ramp

The Kerala-based designer showcased her collection at the Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week in Delhi

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Make way for Manarola

Shrik’s new line of summer-ready denims comes to Chamiers this week

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Pumping iron to Carnatic music

Move over ‘Eye of the Tiger’, now do the Stallone jog listening to the Kalyani ragam

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A feast of memories

Fancy eating a ‘grenade’? Yesteryear cookbooks come loaded with such quaint recipes

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Pumping iron to Carnatic music

Move over ‘Eye of the Tiger’, now do the Stallone jog listening to the Kalyani ragam

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Pumping iron to Carnatic music

Move over ‘Eye of the Tiger’, now do the Stallone jog listening to the Kalyani ragam

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Vijay Sethupathi is the dream for July Kaatril’s Anju Kurian

The Njan Prakashan actor shares other secrets — like listening to sad songs brings on the waterworks, and how Dubsmash built her confidence

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In love with Bharatanatyam

Spanish dancer Monica de la Fuente is passionate about Indian classical dance forms

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Beyond the margins at Kochi Muziris Biennale 2018

The Kochi Muziris Biennale 2018 that comes to a close in two weeks, was singular in many ways than one

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Tamannaah’s solo trip

The actor discusses reprising Kangana Ranaut’s role in That is Mahalakshmi, and traversing the thin line between mainstream and art cinema.

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Beyond the margins

The Kochi Muziris Biennale 2018 that comes to a close in two weeks, was singular in many ways than one

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Ragalu, Cine Geetalu: Confluence of two genres

Dr Kodati Sambaiah’s book ‘Ragalu, Cine Geetalu’ explores the use of Carnatic ragas in Telugu film songs

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Moving beyond sunscreen

For men, multi-use products for a simple skincare routine

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A label of Pernia’s own

From pioneering the online pop-up shop to launching another independent platform, Pernia Qureshi is the serial entrepreneur to track

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Ragas on the accordion

Three musicians flip the format of their chosen art forms for a collaboration

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Friday, March 15, 2019

Keeping up with Kirmani

The maverick cricketer goes down memory lane during his visit to Hyderabad

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Cinematographer Sanu Verghese: ‘You need to respect the craft’

A winning formula defines commercial cinema, says cinematographer Sanu Verghese of ‘Jersey’

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Double up with Gulshan Devaiah

Playing twins in the upcoming Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, the Hindi film buff tells us why theatre will always be his teacher

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Eugene Ionesco’s ‘The Lesson’: A classic comes to town

Get set for a bit of absurd realism in Eugene Ionesco’s ‘The Lesson’, presented by DCH this weekend

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Court comes to rescue of Chinmayi

A city civil court granted an interim order restraining South Indian Cine Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union from removing singer and dubb

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Tesla unveils Model Y SUV

Tesla unveiled its Model Y electric sports utility vehicle on Thursday evening in California, promising a much-awaited crossover that will face compet

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Between the playful and the political

Going beyond gallery spaces, the rise of performance art indicates the changing relationship between the spectator and artist

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Faithfully Español

Chef Miguel Blanco’s ongoing pop-up is an epicurean journey through Spain

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‘Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum’ review: disorderly romance

A film that’s just as confused and complicated as the love story it portrays

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MMA in India: All eyes on the cage

Ritu Phogat taking up MMA is just the latest development in a country that is fast falling in love with the combat sport

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Voluntary groups are setting an example

A look at what some of the Good Samaritans around us are doing

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An anti-war musical

One of Bengaluru’s oldest theatre groups Forum Three Theatre presents Schweyk, The Warrior

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A season of joy

Seasoned artists tell us how they visualise Vasant

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A perfect 10

10 things that have changed since last 10 years, from a builder’s perspective. By Ashish R. Puravankara

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Ritu Phogat and the MMA upswing

The young wrestler’s decision to forego a possible spot in the 2020 Olympics to turn MMA pro is just the latest development in a country that is fast falling in love with the combat sport

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‘Indian and American filmmakers will have lots to share’

US-based Film Independent turns its attention to South Asia’s indie cinema makers for their Global Media Makers programme

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‘Hamid’ review: Humanity over politics

‘Hamid’ has a simplicity, humaneness and a sense of poise that is profoundly moving

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Earthy charm in a metal house

Steel girders are used innovatively in the design, and the green cover is mesmerising. By Nandhini Sundar

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Dearly beloved...

Christian wedding couture gets more affordable with rental gowns from Uma Ravi’s Rent-O-Rent

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‘Photograph’ review: Too quiet for comfort

Photograph is about momentary snapshots from life but doesn’t quite come together as a memorable album.

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Dirtrix 2019 brings together dirt track motorheads for some adrenaline-pumping races in Thiruvananthapuram

The motocross event is set to flag off on Sunday at Greenfield Stadium in Karyavattom

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How an art exhibition at this Kolkata hospital became an interface between two worlds

Last month, Calcutta Pavlov Hospital opened its doors to the public for the first time ever

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Vivek Oberoi-starrer ‘PM Narendra Modi’ to hit theatres on April 12

The film is being directed by Omung Kumar

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Mystic musings

Ahead of her performance in Gurgaon Utsav, Mita Vasisht talks about her celebrated play on Lal Ded

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The two deadly sins

Love and food, lust and gluttony become intertwined themes in this disturbing and tender Assamese film

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LMIFW’s six-yard finale

Metallic, structured, built around swimsuits — LMIFW celebrates the sari’s many avatars in Delhi today

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Whisky: young, fun, gender neutral

With the image of single malts and blends as ‘men’s spirits’ being demolished, scotch is looking beyond age, experimenting with flavours and widening its base

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T-shirts that travelled the globe

Here’s what happened when artist Alexine Chanel sent 27 of them all around the world

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‘Nedunalvaadai’ review: Of love and sacrifice

A strong sense of rootedness prevails over Selvakannan’s crowdfunded movie.

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Interpreter of dreams

Chavara Parukutty, who died last month, will be always remembered as the first woman to break into the male-dominated art form of Kathakali

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Oscar-worthy lives

How screenwriter Anthony McCarten humanises his portraits of interesting people

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Beauty that acid can't burn

Ria Sharma’s book, ‘Make Love Not Scars’, is not just about acid-attack survivors but also about celebrating inner strength

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Creating a stir: Visakhapatnam’s growing cocktail culture

The city is gradually opening up to cocktails say the mixologists in town

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A smoothie start to good health

Grab a drink at Pop Smoothie Station, Visakhapatnam’s new healthy juice corner

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Marvel adds Danai Gurira’s name to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ poster after backlash

She should have been up there all this time,” the company tweeted while sharing the new poster.

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‘Wonder Park’ review: Existentialism in an amusement park

Wonder Park is torn between a fascinatingly dark premise and trite physical comedy

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Author Priya Alika Elias is ‘brown and proud of it’

Whether it’s in the pages of her upcoming book or in her quotidian life, Priya Alika Elias has tips on living unapologetically

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Check out how the ‘boli’ is made

This is how boli, a cousin of the Maharashtrian puran poli, is made

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Quiz: Politics and Telugu cinema

Politics has always been a pet subject for Tollywood filmmakers.

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An enchanting experience

Bharati Shivaji conjured up an interesting dialogue between Mohiniyattam and other dancer forms

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Making big noise for small coins

At the just-concluded META, “Chillara Samaram” and “Kola” engaged with their vivid imagery and socio-political concerns

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The sweetness of Marayur

The Marayur jaggery, which recently got the GI tag, is made traditionally by units that have been in the business for years together

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South east Asian odyssey

The view from the 13th floor of Barton Centre is spectacular and at the Asean-On the Edge restaurant, we quickly grab seats that offer us the best vie

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Colour me natural

There is a marked shift among people celebrating Holi, as they consciously reach out to colours made of natural, herbal or organic ingredients

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Comic relief

Johnny Lever makes an entry into Kannada films with Gara

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What’s brewing this Holi?

Ring in the festival of colours with some refreshing thandai. But first, here’s a peek into its history

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Techies and the summer blues

What’s the hot topic on campus? The hot weather, of course

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Chennai prodigy Lydian Nadhaswaram is ‘The World’s Best’

The 13-year-old, who has spent time at Rahman’s music school, gets to take home a prize of $1 million

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‘We can fight on our own’

Sanya Malhotra on working with Ritesh Batra, dealing with international attention and playing distinctively different yet strong characters

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‘I’m hoping that Hamid will be that gentle conversation’

Aijaz Khan and Rasika Dugal talk about making a fiilm in a conflict zone

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From librettos to grungy indie

This weekend two high-kicking musicals will stage in the city

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‘I have never gone looking for disciples’

Pandit Jasraj on how a concert is similar to a hockey match, the magic of yesteryear voices and teaching music

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Trailer watch: Do or die for our heroes in 'Endgame'

At 2 minutes 26 seconds, the trailer spends much of its time paying tributes to Tony Stark, Steve Rogers and Thor, giving us the story of their beginnings

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T-shirts that travelled the globe

Here’s what happened when artist Alexine Chanel sent 27 of them all around the world

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Rare Stan Lee comic book collection goes up for sale

This rare collection of ‘cursed' Stan Lee comics – which was kept locked in a bank vault after surviving two burglaries and almost being involved in a

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‘Artistes should be able to be political without holding a placard’ : Anita Ratnam

Anita Ratnam discusses re-examining notions of womanhood, and how to engage more youngsters in the Arts

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Making way for new stories

There is a set of repeating images, voices and beliefs that clogs our space today but one can shun those and demand alternate points of view. At the 14th edition of Sharjah Biennial, artists from across the world raise these pertinent questions

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Lydian Nadhaswaram is India's musical ambassador: AR Rahman

The Oscar winner praises the 'World's Best' title winner

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Splashing some colour to life

As part of Ekatvam’s efforts to comfort the aged in the city through music, it holds a three-day music festival

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Northern Rescue

John West is either climbing up electric poles, or working his way down a hillock, to bring adventurers to safety

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A museum of ancient instruments in Chennai

Tamil Isai Sangam’s museum has on display rare and vintage musical instruments

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Honey from Burkina Faso: endangered foods from around the world

The latest addition to Slow Food’s Ark of Taste is Tapoa honey, collected by the Gourmantché people of Burkina Faso

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Shruti Sadolikar on women power in music

Hindustani exponent Shruti Sadolikar Katkar on her emotional connect with the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition

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Lord of malts

Diageo’s global whisky master Ewan Gunn on his favourite drink and the complexity of its flavours

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DKP centenary concludes on March 19

The year-long events culminate in a special concert at the Music Academy

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Enthralling effect

Samparpan, a classical Jazz band, weaves a multi-hued tapestry of Indo-Western tunes

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Diverse themes at Saarang theatre festival

Held in Pune, it featured multi-lingual plays dealing with contemporary issues

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Takoyaki and egg buns to go...

...with cut fruit, cheap retail stores and cosmetics all in a row

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What sustains Kalakshetra’s Ramayana series

The timeless appeal owes it to the founder’s vision and the crew, which executed her choreography

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‘It’s a blessing to be part of the Tyagaraja Aradhana’

Veteran Srimushnam Raja Rao on his musical journey and long association with the Thyagabrahma Mahotsava Sabha

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‘Kanaa’ to ‘Jada’: a look at Tamil cinema’s fascination for sports films

The sports genre has emerged as a successful formula in Kollywood

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Continuing khadi

As the brand ambassador for the Khadi, Ritu Beri has taken the handwoven textile from our cultural hubs to embassies and countries abroad

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With an ear to the ground

As Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ turns 50, here is a tribute to a man who knew the times he lived in

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Ice branding: how Indian bars are welcoming this new trend

Ice branding or ice stamping is a ‘no heat required’ act, which is slowly taking over the upper echelons of bars across the country and Roxanne is one

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Brace for an icy welcome

Ice branding or ice stamping is the latest rage in mixology, taking the hashtag #iceporn to an entirely new level of bar theatrics

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Our wild best friends

Intelligent, adaptable and tenacious, squirrels have inspired robotics, aircraft design and a lot more. This show burrows into their secrets

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Rapping on knuckles

Sangeet Naukri Ghusanewala, my boss at the Ullu Banao music placement agency, stormed into the office carrying a vinyl record player, a fancy laptop a

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An artistic jugalbandi

‘Dialogue’ is a meeting point of Chippa Sudhakar’s established art practice and 14-year-old Ram Bahadur’s fresh take on art

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In his own style

Suryaprakash’s Kiravani alapana showed his skill in combining assorted raga phrases to create a wholesome effect

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