When biryani takes on puliyodharai

Chennai’s two iconic dishes battle out in a culinary clash

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Will you walk the talk

A few school children get together to see if they can help out a few others who are not as fortunate as them

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Britain’s first multicultural theatre

The London-based Tara Arts’ journey in the performing arts began, not entirely fortuitously, in the 1970s when artistic director Jatinder Verma co-fou

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Mellow is better

The quieter numbers are what Vishal-Shekhar score with the Student of the Year 2 soundtrack says Vipin Nair

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Guided route to success

From a traditional sweet store to a succesful enterprise, Chaitanya Muppala talks about taking on the reins at Almond House

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Billboard Hot 100: How Lil Nas X and ‘Old Town Road’ ended on top

20-year-old rapper Lil Nas X is the latest enfant terrible of the music industry, having hewed out a social media-driven route to stardom

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No Endgame in sight for Disney

The latest film in the Marvel franchise, Avengers: Endgame, is just one example of how all-pervasive the entertainment conglomerate has become

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‘I still travel on my Vespa’

Tamil RJ and actor Balaji doesn’t own a car as he still prefers to ride his bike

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To boldly go where no one has gone before

The Himalayan Heights Motorcycle Expedition saw 11 bikers clocking 1100 kilometres to successfully scale the formidable Karakoram Pass

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The personal abuse of public space

The road is more than an enabler of motor transport. It is also a place of pathos and of beauty

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BMW nails 7 Series facelift

The 7 is not just more comfortable, refined and quieter than before, but it also rides better, drives more like a BMW and develops more power as well

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Rhythms of the body

Veteran dancer Anju Babu’s passion for the art saw many dance aspirants taking up Kathak in Hyderabad

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From Khar to Kalank

Internet dance sensation Team Naach shares the story of its journey to fame

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‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ to be released in 2021

The third installment of the JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts series is set to open in theatres on November 12, 2021, Warner Bros Pictures has announced

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Dance towards positive thoughts: Patruni Chidananda Sastry

Using dance as a unique movement, Patruni Chidananda Sastry addresses contemporary social issues

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In Delhi, fashion design students create for seniors

Students from the Satyam Fashion Institute in Noida, tapped into a category hitherto not looked at seriously: seniors suffering from arthritis, shoulder, knee and back pain

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With new contracts, revamped Russian animation charms global audiences

State-owned Parovoz is producing a series that is shown in 55 countries but artists are worried that creativity is being sacrificed for commercial success

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Suriya joins political bandwagon with Selvaraghavan's NGK

Movies based on politics, farmer crisis, and corruption in daily life appear to be the trend in Tamil cinema these days and the Suriya-starrer NGK cov

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Game of Thrones S8E3 ‘The Long Night’ review | Was the long night supposed to have a dawn?

This episode gives George R.R. Martin’s prime villain a send-off like you wouldn’t have expected, and regresses the story back into just another game of thrones.

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'Avengers: Endgame' breaks box office records worldwide

“Avengers- Endgame” shattered the record for biggest opening weekend with an estimated $350 million in ticket sales domestically and $1.2 billion glob

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Merlin and the All Stars’ rock and roll tribute to Freddie Mercury

Merlin and the All Stars are on a nationwide tour covering songs by Queen

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An ‘escape room adventure set in the ruins of Hampi

Solve clues, find treasure and be Indiana Jones for a while, in this adrenaline-charged adventure set in the ruins of Hampi

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Love playing superhero without superpowers: ‘Avengers’ star Jeremy Renner

He is the man with just a bow and arrow among the mighty warriors of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but actor Jeremy Renner says he would not change a

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Sofar Chennai puts musicians in a swimming pool

Breezy, loud and immersive — the April gig was held in an emptied- out swimming pool

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Artfelt love for Nature

It was Earth Day recently and artists from across the country start conversations on preserving Nature and respecting her resources

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The 100m milestone

Prashan Agarwal, Gaana.com CEO, on how the app has come this far, and where he’s taking it to in the future

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Aadi in action

Aadi Sai Kumar is set to appear in two varied genres shortly

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Worth more than gold

What goes into the making of an IGBC gold rating campus? Mindspace, the first commercial business park in Hyderabad to receive this rating, may have the answers

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A date with a special cat

Coimbatore-based Hari Shankar recounts how he spotted the rare and elusive melanistic leopard at Kabini

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Pooja Singhal chooses Pichvai for every mood

Curator Pooja Singhal is back for a fourth show of her atelier’s contemporary pichvai paintings

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Notes from the forest

How ‘Rara Yasoda Nandana’ of Aggi Ramudu steered away from the norm for a song in the jungle

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Vertical gardens in a concrete jungle

Felix Thomas is passionate about helping people grow plants in their homes, irrespective of space

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Four food myths – busted!

We don’t know where these originated, but dieticians say, these beliefs are simply not true

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What is mom shaming?

When I joined office as a new mother, a senior told me to pay no attention to the critics. “There will always be someone who is critical of you, as a

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A reset is what wellness is at

Detox is so 2018. The thing to do this year is to reset. To pretend that the old did not exist — that you (I) did not overeat, overdrink and under-exe

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Farming kits for children

An activity-filled organic farming kit shows children how their food journeys from the farm to table

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Four food myths – busted!

We don’t know where these originated, but dieticians say, these beliefs are simply not true

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What is mom shaming?

When I joined office as a new mother, a senior told me to pay no attention to the critics. “There will always be someone who is critical of you, as a

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A reset is what wellness is at

Detox is so 2018. The thing to do this year is to reset. To pretend that the old did not exist — that you (I) did not overeat, overdrink and under-exe

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On sexual wellness in India

Why the conversation around sexual wellness needs to move beyond ‘family planning’ into pleasure and how it’s related to mental and emotional health

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Bowled over by these deliveries

Cricket or football, when watching a match at home biryani, samosa and chilli chicken tops the list

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On sexual wellness in India

Why the conversation around sexual wellness needs to move beyond ‘family planning’ into pleasure and how it’s related to mental and emotional health

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Brazilian model Tales Soares dies after taking ill on catwalk at Sao Paulo Fashion Week

A model participating in Sao Paulo’s Fashion Week has died after getting sick on the catwalk. A statement from organisers said Tales Soares took ill

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Five unpublished works of Ray to be unveiled in 2020

Includes essays and illustrated works

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On a musical journey: in conversation with Kavitha Seth

Sufi songs have been a lifelong passion for Kavitha Seth

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Week-long children’s film festival begins on May 10

Nearly 1,000 children have registered for ICFFK

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‘Oru Yamandan Premakatha’ review: A bland treat with feel-good factors

The title says it's a terrific love story and Oru Yamandan Premakatha has this freewheeling ebullience filling majority of its frames. It has Dulquer

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These new bags at Luxe Bridge in Chennai will make your heads turn

With curated retail becoming more popular both online and in larger cities, is the new Luxe Bridge at EA equipped for Chennai’s fashionable women?

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A ‘chutney’ for every reason and season

Mango, walnut, green chilli, tomato, coriander, coconut and sonth — fresh ground chutneys add a dash of flavour to any meal

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A superfood and the Empire

How food was a driving force for the Empire

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Composing a ‘thillana’ to a Santana track

Composer Vedanth Bharadwaj discusses scoring music for ‘His Father’s Voice’, and how he caught Carlos Santana’s attention with one of the tracks

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Govind Vasantha to recreate Thaikkudam Bridge original for Suriya’s ‘Soorarai Pottru’

The composer swears by his feminist ideals, explains why he supports singer Chinmayi, and how working with new directors brings out the best in him

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Bright spark

Child actor Ronit Kamra’s good behaviour and attitude left the Jersey team stumped

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Trailer is a winner

Dear Comrade has romance, action and yes cricket too, says its debutant director Bharat Kamma

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It’s a four!

Actor Viswant revels in success of Jersey in which he has a cameo role

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Ashwin Gangaraju: The time is now ripe for Aakashavaani

Debutant director Ashwin Gangaraju feels the need to grow beyond film schools

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Vijay Sethupathi is like a teacher: Raashi Khanna

The 'Imaikka Nodigal' star will be seen in Vishal’s ‘Ayogya’ that releases on May 10

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Posters say it all

Passion and zeal drive publicity designers Anil and Bhanu to keep pace with changing times

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Govind Vasantha to recreate Thaikkudam Bridge original for Suriya’s ‘Soorarai Pottru’

The composer swears by his feminist ideals, explains why he supports singer Chinmayi, and how working with new directors brings out the best in him

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Creativity connects here

C Space in Hyderabad is the country’s first incubation centre for cinema. Can it achieve its ambitious goal of creating high quality content for the film world?

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Bollywood’s love affair with the intelligence forces

Has the film industry suddenly developed a massive crush, or is it just election year excitement?

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This all-woman band from U.P. sings about gender justice

Meri Zindagi is known for its foot-tapping songs on female education, gender justice and equality

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Art al fresco in Delhi’s Lodhi colony

How blank walls became canvasses for India’s first public art district

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For the love of films

Actor Swarupu on his passion for acting and his journey thus far

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Mano’s sketches of Madurai

JC Art Gallery’s audio tour lets you admire artist Manohar Devadoss’s painstakingly-detailed sketches of the city, while he narrates their story in his deep voice

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The airbrush effect

No matter your skin type, here are some products that will help you glow all day

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Wheelchair cricket is becoming big — now, with a T-20 tournament too

The third tri-nation T-20 wheelchair cricket worldcup is underway in Kolkata. Here’s what you need to know.

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Sweet morsels of history

On the trail of dessert dishes that have travelled the world and found a home in southern India

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Séraphine, the maternity-fashion brand, comes to India

All about Cécile Reinaud’s brand, patronised by stars like Jessica Alba and Christina Aguilera, that’s opened its first India store in Delhi

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How to start an urban farm from scratch

Want to start a city-friendly farm but don’t know how? Here are four companies that will help you get started

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Wheelchair cricket is becoming big — now, with a T-20 tournament too

The third tri-nation T-20 wheelchair cricket worldcup is underway in Kolkata. Here’s what you need to know.

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Making farming a summer activity

Want to get your hands dirty and learn more about where your favourite crops come from? Here are some organisations that can help you out

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

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

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Subscription services to help you eat seasonally

From microgreens to organic vegetables, these weekly offerings help take the stress out of eating locally

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The united COLOURS of enterprise

Jesna Jamal’s art show makes a statement on the condition of women in today’s society

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Where the coffee plants BLOOM

Spanish couple Jose Luis and Carmen call Kochi their home, where they have been living for close to ten years, cultivating herbs, vegetables, coffee and more

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TheatreKaran’s Tamil tales

Three storytellers take us back in time with contemporary tales told in Tamil

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Auditions for KGF sequel sees a line of bearded hopefuls

Over 4,000 youth from various parts of the country queue up

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In the business of mirth

The Amaravati Comedy Club is slowly but surely spreading laughter in the city

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In the business of mirth

The Amaravati Comedy Club is slowly but surely spreading laughter in the city

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The divine hurt of Fleabag

The first season of Fleabag ended with modern television’s most devastating ten minutes. For six episodes, an unnamed London woman (writer-actress Pho

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Heston Blumenthal: The food alchemist

The British celebrity chef talks of mindful eating, the importance of water and the philosophy that leads him to believe that inspiration can come from everywhere

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Where to buy local Indian mangoes

This summer, track down indigenous mango varieties like Vanraj, Badami and Dussehri from across India

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Just call him masterji

The great doyenne of cinema music, Asha Bhosle remembers her many collaborations with maestro Ustad Allarakha

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‘Uyare’ movie review: Despite minor quibbles, film soars high on Parvathy’s wings

Pallavi Raveendran (Parvathy) has figured out her career trajectory quite early on. By the time she completes school, she knows she wants to be a pilo

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India’s exotic harvest

Mesclun, capers, durians, microgreens — these fruits, vegetables and greens are no longer restricted to the imported aisles of supermarkets. Meet the urban farmers of India who are helping us eat clean, fresh and local

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India’s seed savers

How two Bengaluru-based organisations are saving our heirloom produce and educating people to eat what is in season

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My space, my art

Art lovers in the city are heading to galleries that optimise residential spaces

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Why we need family farmers

Not only will they give you access to clean food, but your patronage will help them practise sustainable agriculture. It’s a win-win

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At the HCL Mega Concert, folk and western instruments came together

At its inaugural concert in Noida, Kaushiki Chakravorty blended classical, synth, folk, and percussion

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Capturing live stage performances has its challenges: Hareesh N Nampoothiri

The dance photographer, who is holding his first solo exhibition of dance photographs, ‘Nrityascapes’, in Kochi, talks about what keeps him enchanted with the poetry of movement. World Dance Day falls on April 29

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Madhuvanthi Narayan’s experiments with Hindustani music

Hindustani music gets a modern flavour in Madhuvanthi Narayan’s music video, ‘Jaunty Jaunpuri’, the first work of her Mellow Series

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Scientific symbolism in Ravi Varma’s paintings

The plant life depicted in Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings will be dissected this weekend

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Flight of the Amur falcon

Prabha Nair’s book So Long, Amur Falcon, the first children’s book published by BNHS, narrates how hunting grounds in Nagaland turned into a haven for the migratory bird

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Mano’sMadurai

JC Art Gallery’s audio tour lets you admire artist Manohar Devadoss’s painstakingly-detailed sketches of the city, while he narrates their story in his deep voice

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For a masonry pier foundation

Though laying the foundation is the first task at site, it should be the last decision to be taken, says architect Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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Bring in light, and some style

The shape and size of the windows can totally transform the look of a building. By Nandhini Sundar

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Filmmaker Saurav Rai on his second outing at Cannes

This time around at the French film festival, the filmmaker draws from his own childhood and life in rural West Bengal

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Amol Parashar: influencer with a cause

Actor Amol Parashar on finding comfort in his large social media following, and why returning for season two of ‘TVF Tripling’, alongside Sumeet Vyas and Maanvi Gagroo, was an exciting challenge

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More strings to their bows

Shivanjali presents Jaalam, a concert in which the Sunshine Orchestra and Aravind Bhargav will perform together

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ review: the franchise gets an emotional, bang-for-buck farewell

The superhero blockbuster revels in nostalgia, delights in special effects and continues to surpass expectations

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The clickety-clack of typewriters are here to stay

In an age of computers, typewriters are still going strong in Thiruvananthapuram, as many head to typewriting institutes to hone their skills. The Fort Technical Institute, one such institute, turns 100

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Mumbai-based DJ Zokhuma talks about EDM and his new EP ‘Code’

Mumbai-based DJ Zokhuma says audiences in smaller cities are more responsive to his kind of music

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Untold stories of the world of courtesans

Experiences with the under-recognised repositories of art and culture

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Experience the taste of Punjab at Visakhapatnam’s The Gateway Hotel

Get a taste of the unapologetically rich and fiery fare of the famous Punjabi dhabas at The Gateway

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Google Thanos and see what happens! An ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Easter Egg in the search engine

Users who search for ‘Thanos’ will see an image of the 'infinity gauntlet' on the search results page.

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Kaushiki Chakravorty: A class apart

Kaushiki Chakravorty made interesting use of folk music and western instruments during her recital at HCL Mega Concerts

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On an ingenious King Lear adaptation, by the National School of Drama

Abdul Latif Khatana’s finely tuned adaptation of William Shakespeare’s King Lear unravelled the dark side of human soul

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Taylor Swift releases upbeat new single and video 'ME!'

Taylor Swift's new single “ME!” features Brendon Urie, the lead singer of Panic! at the Disco.

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What is Bach flower therapy all about?

One of the 30 registered practitioners in India, Sharmee Divan explains how she helps people fight their emotional imbalances with Bach flower therapy

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What’s on-board this food truck?

Marriott On Wheels is traversing 6,761 kilometres across six cities and four States in 40 days. It will be in Madurai on April 30

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Game of Thrones and the MCU: Death’s strange sense of humour

How do they decide which characters are ripe for bumping off?

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Nick Park on his love for clay animation

British animator Nick Park on why he prefers the old-fashioned way to animate even in the digital age

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Trays you’ll love

Teja Lele Desai lists seven innovative ways to use them

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Apna time aayega: Gully Boy and the legacy of Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro

And has their time come? Gully Boy is one more tiny step towards a cinema where an everyday Muslim story gets told in an everyday way

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Empathising with the ‘other’

Michele Cinque’s “Iuventa” unravels the contours of refugee crisis in Europe

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Bond 25: Rami Malek is the villain in Daniel Craig’s last 007 outing

James Bond 25 will be directed by Cary Fukunaga and is also Daniel Craig’s fifth and final Bond film

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The king and his jurisprudence!

Abdul Latif Khatana’s finely tuned adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” unravelled the dark side of human soul

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Making sense of the world

Devraj Dakoji works are a treat for the discerning eye

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Measured and satisfying

Young performers showcased their mettle in the presence of stalwarts at the Sangeetam festival

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Trifles at a great Indian wedding

The pastry chef aka Purple Foodie talks about her dream bakery in London and creating luxurious desserts for the Ambani weddings

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Catching up with Rinku Rajguru

Three years after her breakout role in Sairat, the young actor talks about staying a student even while taking on new projects, her love for reading and playing a politician in Kaagar

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Memorabilia for the dramatic soul

From time to time, it becomes quite imperative to clear out the book shelves and rearrange the personal library. There is dust and insects to contend

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On the right track

All women-band, Ladies Compartment believes their music is much like the city they are based – a melange of diverse cultural influences

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The journey of a therakoothu artist, narrated in therakoothu

Theatre Akku’s play, Adavu, brings therukoothu to the cities

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Homeward bound

Women IT professionals on settling back in Kerala after stints abroad

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Ricky plays the piper for the planet

A nominee for the SDG Action Awards this year, Ricky Kej talks about how children are our hope for the planet’s future

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He switched screens

Popular television anchor, news reader Rehman Hassan is out to conquer the big world of films with Gara

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The journey so far...

With Avengers: Endgame almost upon us, a look at the evolution of the original members of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes

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Love thy neighbour, love your music

Support our musical traditions, our love for life and freedom

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Lil Dicky brings stars to Earth

Along with a horde of celebrity-singers, Lil Dicky offers a song that celebrates the planet

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Prince Rama Varma offered a treat much more than a concert

Rama Varma packed his Swati Tirunal tribute with information and insight

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SPIC MACAY’s ‘Music in the Park’ series comes to Chennai

The SPIC MACAY-SRF collaboration is bringing eminent musicians to perform at places accessible to the common man in Chennai

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Kids made good use of hasya rasa

‘Thuru Thuru Tenali Raman,’ staged recently, was a unique idea that was not well-delivered

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‘Masala entertainers mostly stick to a formula’: Udaykrishna

Udaykrishna, scenarist of Madhura Raja and Pulimurugan, on what goes behind scripts that play to the gallery

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WCC to empower, educate and enrich women in cinema

A two-day WCC meet beginning today in Kochi focusses on career advancement, craft enrichment and equal working spaces

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When love triumphed

A recital of Nalacharitham Day IV in Thiruvananthapuram had sterling performances by seasoned actors

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Stan Lee cameos to be compiled by Marvel as a special video

Marvel Studios is paying homage to comic book legend Stan Lee by compiling all the behind-the-scenes video of his numerous cameos in Marvel Cinematic

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Conversations of discovery

Vidya Balan, Devdutt Pattanaik and Aishwary Kumar will kick start the Hyderabad chapter of Algebra arts and ideas club this weekend

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‘The city has grown vertically’

The good, bad and the ugly truths about Bengaluru

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Manjari Chaturvedi’s courtesan trail continues

Manjari Chaturvedi pieces together the missing link in Kathak’s history through her project on courtesans

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‘Avengers: Endgame’s Kollywood connect

30 characters. 21 movies. 10 years. One epic conclusion. And Kollywood has a role to play

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Nordic nuances

Claus Meyer, co-founder of Michelin star restaurant Noma and founder of the New Nordic Cuisine philosophy, talks to chefs about contemporising traditional, local meals

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Fashion Revolution Week: Reinvent your closet

This Fashion Revolution Week, learn how to understand the idea of circularity in fashion

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‘Ikkayude Shakadam’ is a tribute to actor Mammootty, says director Prince Avarachan

The director says Ikkayude Shakadam, which is set to release on May 3, is an experimental film packaged as a fantasy-comedy

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Fashion Revolution Week: Reinvent your closet

This Fashion Revolution Week, learn how to understand the idea of circularity in fashion

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How Lakshanagrantas and Tamil texts are relevant to dance

Artistes and scholars at the NatyAmrita Manthan seminar elaborated on the holistic approach to the art form

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I have no qualms about doing any role, says Tovino Thomas

The Mollywood actor speaks about his philosophy of acting and how he juggles a number of projects seamlessly

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The making of a Yakshagana pagade

With smooth rhythmic movements, the artiste gets the head-gear ready

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Straight from the heart

Panchatantra and Padde Huli are on a downhill, but Jersey is a film with conviction

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Tiring and boring

In Black Summer, the zombies just run around with blood shooting off their mouths. They don’t look scary; they look stupid

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A meal fit for a king

Vivaha Bhojanambu’s thali will make you sweat but not give up

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A floor test

Eleven dancers showed their commitment to learning by volunteering to be examined by a panel of experts at the recent Nruthya Rangoli Festival

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'Avengers: Endgame' quiz: Are you an MCU expert?

Ten years and 22 movies -- that's how long Marvel has been planning this epic conclusion to their Infinity War saga. Have you watched all the movies in the lead up to Avengers: Endgame? How well do you know the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Take our Endgame special quiz to find out!

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Body, mind, move

Geeta Chandran explains how mentoring at Natya Vriksha helps her conduct the World Dance Day festival

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Dedicated to a musical genius

VR Dileepkumar presented a bouquet of compositions by Swathi Thirunal on the king-composer’s birth anniversary at a concert in Thrissur

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True to the taste of home

As Dakshin turns 30, the staff reminisces the good old days over frothy filter coffee and their legendary banana dosas

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Krishna, the emissary of peace

Thespian Ammannur Kuttan Chakyar gave a scholastic presentation of Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri’s ‘Bhagavathdhooth’ over 21 days at an event in Irinjalakuda

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‘When a musician hits a false note, I will not compromise’

Jerry Amaldev blended melody and orchestration to create impeccable compositions that have stood the test of time

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Curtains to come down on ‘How Cow Now Cow’

The last two shows will be staged at Shoonya this weekend

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Summer gone dry in Kollywood

The April 26 weekend, considered the best time to release a film, will unfortunately see no major Tamil films

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Consulates to host screening of Son Rise

Documentary highlights ordinary men’s fight to bring change in status of women

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Chennai’s budding home chefs get a platform

Ministry of Home Chefs - II is a tstament to how business ideas can be born in the kitchen

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Netflix wins Oscars cinema rule battle

Netflix, streaming services win Oscars cinema rule battle Reuters April 24 (Reuters) - In a win for Netflix, Amazon and other internet streaming serv

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Karan Johar’s period opus flops

A massive budget and ensemble star cast couldn’t sell enough tickets to save Kalank from failure

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‘Acting gives me a tremendous high’

Actor Shefali Shah on the success of Delhi Crime, responsible parenting and living the character

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Take five: in praise of jazz greats

It’s that time of the year when it’s quite fashionable to talk about jazz. International Jazz Day is on April 30, and besides many smaller pub events,

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‘Bad Hindu’: Sunandha Raghunathan’s play explores the question of identity

Sunandha Raghunathan, in her one-woman play, Bad Hindu, explores this loaded question.

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Sunny Deol in the sun

What does, Sunny Deol, the latest Bollywood entrant to Indian politics, bring to the arena?

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Playing the hand life deals you

The different roles of one’s life mirror the most important characters in a pack of cards – the ace and the jack

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Through ‘Uyare’, we are redefining the idea of beauty: Manu Ashokan

Manu Ashokan says his debut film ‘Uyare’ on an acid attack survivor is a tribute to every woman’s indomitable spirit that helps her fly high

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Visakhapanam-based fashion blogger’s journey from engineering school to the world of glamour

Alkananda Bodapaty on how she is today a fashion influencer with a huge following on social media

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Man-made in India

Sunil Sethi, FDCI president, lets us in on what he likes to buy

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This Viskhapatnam-based artist gives Kalamkari a modern twist

K Srinivas Rao adapts the fine Kalamkari tradition into his paintings of coastal life

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From bookmarks to Geo tags: revisiting iconic monuments through literature

Like Notre Dame Cathedral, many famous monuments and sites live on in world literature

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Chennai-based cyclist Naresh Kumar is pedalling against bonded labour

On his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses two continents and 13 countries, riding with strangers, fuelled by their generosity

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Kurdish-Turkish folk musician shares stage with Hindustani artistes

In Chennai, Éléonore Fourniau held her audience in awe

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National Film Awards to be given after general elections

The winners of the 66th National Film Awards will be declared after the conclusion of the general elections, the Information and Broadcasting Minist

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Naresh Kumar is on a cycling expedition to spread awareness against bonded labour

On his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses two continents and 13 countries, riding with strangers, fuelled by their generosity

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Paramotoring in Chennai? This family will show you how

On a paramotor in the sky, it’s just you, your wings and a motor that keeps you soaring

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Life beyond pitstops in Grand Prix cities

Packing your bags to catch an F1 race? Why not whiz beyond the track and make it an eventful holiday

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‘Auto Shankar’ is a big step up for me, says Appani Sarath

The Thiruvananthapuram-based actor opens up on portraying the dreaded serial killer in eponymous Tamil web series

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Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s next film is with Kangana Ranaut

The ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ director’s ‘Panga’ to release in 2020

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Rava rocks polenta

Natasha Celmi conducts cooking workshops on international food made from local ingredients

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Truck teasers, provokers and taglines

They range from the prosaic and sublime, to the simple, poetic and even witty

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Delhi’s Pa Pa Ya offers 68 kinds of dumplings

Zoravar Kalra’s Pa Pa Ya has taken Delhi’s flirtation with the Cantonese food to a full-blown romance

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Expression goes blank

Sathiraju Venumadhav was a rare musician who’d let ‘bhava’ dominate his rendition

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Why strike gold? Strike hemp

We’ve seen farm to fork, but what about farm to runway, building or skin? Hyderabad is welcoming this controversial green with open arms — and we are here to celebrate its inherent versatility

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Quilting life

Fine art quilter Anusha Krishnamurthy’s works are engaging tapestries of her experiences

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The self-sufficient world of Bhagi Hui Ladkiyan

The four rebellious women protagonists in Dhwani Vij’s play are a picture of steely grit and composure, says Vikram Phukan

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From Miyazaki to the ‘Menstrual Man’

As part of Rotary Avani, a festival of ecology, several films will be screened from April 23 to April 28

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‘I don’t think much about the specs’

Bollywood composer Shekhar Ravjiani looks back on his car memories, both good and bad

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The Ninja ZX-6R comes to India

The engine is what is most impressive on this Kawasaki supersport

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At Bengaluru’s VV Puram Eat Street, everyday is a food festival

Ice-cream in puris, gulkand in desserts, pineapple and roasted corn… At the VV Puram Eat Street, every day is a food festival

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The 'Game of Thrones' boardgame finds a new venue in Chennai

Chennai’s latest boardgaming venue welcomes players of all ages and expertise levels, and houses a cafe to boot

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Hitting the right note

Chemistry of Kariyappa has opened doors for the debut music composer Arav Rishik

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Dance like a super hero

Yakshagana artiste Priyanka K Mohan collaborates with Bookosmia to bring out a children’s book, Yaksha

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Manoj Paramahamsa on producing ‘Auto Shankar’

Cinematographer-producer Manoj Paramahamsa on what prompted him to make a 10-episode series Auto Shankar, based on the life of gangster Gowri Shankar

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League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was unbearable: Naseeruddin Shah

The thespian will be in Bengaluru from April 23 with his latest play, The Father

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Gowtham Bharadwaj sings for Vijay Deverakonda in ‘Dear Comrade’

The Sid Sriram-Vijay Deverakonda combination is a hit one. But Gowtham Bharadwaj’s song for the star’s upcoming film is also making heads turn

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Are you a Rajinikanth fan or a Kamal Haasan fan?

The answer will define your personality

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Video of Aamir Khan flying in economy class goes viral

Aamir Khan was filmed travelling in an IndiGo flight

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Marvel Studios working on behind-the-scenes video of Stan Lee’s cameos

Marvel Studios is paying homage to comic book legend Stan Lee by compiling all the behind-the-scenes video of his numerous cameos in Marvel Cinematic

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Does Gua Sha work as a healing technique?

The idea of running a slate of jade or polished wood along your skin does sound heavenly if you’re a skincare junkie. But apply more pressure and you

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Why Emotional Intelligence matters for sportspersons

The strength of a person’s Emotional Intelligence is the key to their victory

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'Andhadhun' wins big at first Critics’ Choice Awards

Shah Rukh Khan takes a dig at critics present at the ceremony

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Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2 ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ review | Cherishing the final bittersweet drops of life

The season is short, and the night is long. The characters try to make the most of the lull before the storm commences.

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The making of a monograph

Jitish Kallat on trysting with painting after a five-year gap, what India’s return to the Venice Biennale means and chronicling his career in a book

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Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 2 ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ review | Cherishing the final bittersweet drops of life

The season is short, and the night is long. The characters try to make the most of the lull before the storm commences.

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Why Emotional Intelligence matters for sportspersons

The strength of a person’s Emotional Intelligence is the key to their victory

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Four swimmers on how they overcame medical hurdles for the love of water

People tell us how they took the plunge, despite physical challenges such as diabetes, disability, and cardiac surgery

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PickYourTrail: Personalised vacations for the globetrotter

With offbeat experiences and a platter-full of trending destinations, PickYourTrail is helping change the way people travel

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A powerful tool

Improv is not only comedy according to Adamant Eves, Bengaluru’s all women improv group

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Singapore fling

What to expect from chef-restaurateur Beppe De Vito’s visit to Delhi and Mumbai

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Eye for detail

Gowtam Tinnanuri’s ‘Jersey’ has been garnering praise from both film and cricket buffs

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A film for the archives

Electrical engineers Sravani and Srikar discuss their documentary ‘PV Narasimha Rao: Change with Continuity’

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Trial by sun

Helmed by 94-year-old Prof Ramakrishna Rao, SEED’s zero carbon emission solar cabinet dryers may have answers to counter post-harvest losses

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YouTube FanFest was strictly for fans

Hyderabad’s edition of YouTube FanFest (YTFF) kept youtubers busy this weekend

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Four swimmers share how they overcame medical hurdles for the love of water

People tell us how they took the plunge, despite physical challenges such as diabetes, disability, and cardiac surgery

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The biryani cult

Where to line up for a plate of freshly made biryani at 6 am, and other local secrets

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Kodambakkam to Karachi: Meet Kamal Haasan’s fan from Pakistan

South Indian films are not big in Pakistan. Yet Karan from Karachi is a one-man Kamal Haasan fan club

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The mosquito shield

Which one should you choose to protect and prevent malaria?

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How I stopped my swimming lessons

I tried to escape from swimming, but initially, swimming would not let me go. Like most other things, I blame my mother for this. I was brought up as

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Earth Day: A strong message for Delhi, through Gond art

In town for his latest show, Pardhan Gond artist Venkat Raman Singh Shyam focuses on celebrating, worshipping, and protecting greenery

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Mind attacks

Errors in thinking can often lead to relationship disturbances, but there are ways to improve mental well-being

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#WhoMadeMyClothes

As the global movement called Fashion Revolution asks this question, we spotlight one maker who is bringing Assam and a remote weaving community into the mainstream

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Avengers: Endgame hype off the charts

The latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will release in over 500 screens across T.N. on April 26

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Northeast’s first anthology film screened in Guwahati, Assam

With Assam as the backdrop, one of the shorts is about the inexplicable influence of a person on another.

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Meet the man who recycles junk into art

Art has invaded every facet of Joyston Christopher Vaz’s life.JC, 33, is a professional artist — an analogue earth child, yet far into the future when

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Bhakti mystics: Pearls strung on a thread

The wisdom of the mystics can equip us to face the challenges of today

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MaalGaadi in Chennai: makeover this summer

Shining the spotlight on three new brands making their Chennai debut at MaalGaadi

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Sivakarthikeyan wants to make more comedy films after ‘Mr Local’

Directed by M Rajesh, Mr Local, which releases on May 17, has Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara in the lead

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The Mall Crawl

The better ‘ambience’? Two friends from eShe Magazine fight it out

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More to bread than justbutter

A peek into the 119-year-old Brea Bakery that has been doling out a variety of cakes and breads since 1900

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Hey, sole sisters

Meet the siblings who have made our traditional hand-crafted juttis go trotting across the globe

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Jyoti Bhatt’s black and white frames are slices of rural life

He has donated his collection to the upcoming Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru

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Notes from Freiburg

Is this German city the green utopia nobody told me about?

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Eating flowers in Pipili

Ma turned milk into curd, whey into chhena, mangoes into pickle, and flowers into fritters and curries that added variety to our diet

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When Kathakali meets Dante

Italian theatre practitioner Mario Barzaghi’s tryst with Kathakali and Kerala spans more than four decades

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When Chembai acted in a film

Making a list of artistes and technicians, from Kerala, who went to other language film industries is no easy task. Today there are innumerable Malaya

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A house for murals in Kerala

Mural artist Saju Thuruthil gives Kerala’s mural art a place of pride with Art and Mind, a residential art gallery in North Paravur near Kochi

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Asanas with Bobbi Brown

Bonding over yoga, picking a timeless lipstick and keeping wellness simple... Vasudha Rai recalls her experiences with the make-up mogul-turned-wellness entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown, who was at the India Make Up show this month

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A dose of pop-culture for the Malayali

Pop Cult Media offers a healthy dose of good humoured Malayali pop-culture

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Stitched in gold

From Buddhist thangkas to designer saris, the Gyaser gets a spanking new avataar by Kolkata designer duo Swati Agarwal and Sunaina Jalan.

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Merging documentary, fiction and mythology

Vasantha Yoganathan uses landscapes, still life and staged scenes in a contemporary reimagining of the Ramayana

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Election songs: a mirror to India’s democracy

The political film is a rare animal in Bollywood; the political song even rarer. But there’s a particular oddity that used to appear sometimes on scre

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The past, present and future of dhrupad

Pandit Uday Bhawalkar will showcase his vocal mastery at a special early morning concert this Sunday

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Making art accessible

An ongoing show is encouraging its visitors to see, touch, feel and create their own artistic works on the spot

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‘The Curse of the Weeping Woman’ film review: Old tricks and a sliver of a premise

The horror film is tragically predictable and boring

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A day of films

Watch offbeat short films at Paradox of Fiction International Film Festival

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Avengers: Endgame amid the Marvel blockbuster juggernaut

As the Avengers series juggernaut rolls into its final lap, fans can be assured another seat-hugger and the Marvel Comics Universe can expect another box-office blockbuster.

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Avengers: Endgame amid the Marvel blockbuster juggernaut

As the Avengers series juggernaut rolls into its final lap, fans can be assured another seat-hugger and the Marvel Comics Universe can expect another box-office blockbuster.

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‘It will be a superlative love story’: Vishnu and Bibin

As ‘Oru Yamandan Premakadha’ reaches theatres next week, actors and writers Bibin George and Vishnu Unnikrishnan hope to repeat their success as scenarists

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A place to read

Jaya Neil hopes her initiative of reviving the public library at Cheran Ma Nagar will attract children to flock there and read

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Spicing up the thattu vadai

Kaethal brings the famous street snack from Salem to the city

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Men’s fashion fluid moment

As established designers experiment with prints and fabric, and emerging names question silhouettes, menswear is gaining a strong new identity

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Champagne’s ‘exclusive’ push

Wine lovers worldwide are disdaining discount labels and moving towards prestige cuvées and single vineyard bubbly. And India is catching up

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Why food should be looked at as art

Luxury dining is not just about experiencing Heston Blumenthal or Andoni Aduriz’s ‘clever’ dishes, but about discovering the chef’s politics and deep thought

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Take home a sapling

...From Puppy’s Bakery all through this month and do your bit for the planet

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Buffet in the Bistro

The revamped Abids Bistro has a mix of food and live music

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Lending ‘vocal’ support for their candidates

With electioneering reaching fever pitch, these microphone wielders in Thiruvananthapuram district are at the top of their voice

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On the wings of the kathi roll

A little eatery in Fort Kochi that garnered a huge fan following bids adieu

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Re-emergence of the affordable category

What are the main reasons to buy residential real estate this season? Arvind Nandan brings us details of a research-based study

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Will the buyer benefit ultimately?

How the new GST change may actually work against realty in general is what industry expert Ashish Mahajan explains

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Serene, stately, inspiring

Church of the Nativity, Singapore boasts of splendid architecture and aesthetic decor, and is a tourist attraction. By Chitra Ramaswamy

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Net zero building, with a zillion ideas

A corporate office with a flight theme on each floor and unhindered connectivity... Nandhini Sundar has details of the seamless merge.

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On-screen politico

Bollywood for years has depicted the rank and ruthless underbelly of politics and politicians on screen

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When Kunal Kamra walks into a bar...

The stand-up comic on politics, more politics, and only politics in humour

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Fruit cream and fast service

It is quick bites and wholesome desserts at Haji Ali Fresh Fruit Juices

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‘Dithee’: Ebb and flow of loss

In Dithee, faith is a healer, god a proxy therapist for a desperate soul

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Oh! What a tussar they weave

Nurturing a lifelong love with tussars, Pradeep Pillai adds his own design IQ to Kanakavalli

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FILA and VegNonVeg drop a new Mindblower shoe

Creative director Abdon Lepcha (FILA) and co-founder Anand Ahuja (VegNonVeg) weigh in on the streetwear collaboration that adds some spice the iconic FILA shoe

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How Jordan Peele subverts the white gaze

The striking parallels between Peele’s allegories of race in America and India’s entrenched caste divisions are impossible to ignore

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Doordarshan is giving a leg-up to independent bands

How the national broadcaster is helping Indian bands access larger audiences, with its new programme, ‘Rock the Night’

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This Bengaluru-based art school is giving wings to dancers

The Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts comes to town to conduct auditions

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Jersey: A film to savour

Gowtam Tinnanuri presents an endearing sports drama backed by strong performances

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A mélange of cultures

Showcasing different art forms, “Connections” brought to fore thought provoking musical ideas

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Salutation to Mother Earth

Aesthetically mounted, Prerana Shrimali expressed her love for nature through her signature abhinaya

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‘Vellai Pookal’ review: From cop to bottom

Vivekh’sserious outing could have done well with more pace and zing

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When the beats go live

After captivating audiences at gigs in the city, city-based beatboxer is set to take things up a notch with his performance on Facebook live for Vh1 Listen

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A meeting of two great ancient cultures: Deborah Cheetham

Soprano Deborah Cheetham, who performed in Delhi recently as part of the Australia Fest, talks about her Aboriginal roots and her amazing musical journey

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Calcutta chronicles

Before heading to the 58th Venice Biennale, photographer Soham Gupta shares why he loves to capture the city in the dead of the night

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Mr Cardamom on making a viral rap video with Madhur Jaffrey

New York-based Zohran Mamdani spills the tea on his fierce grandmother, Bollywood music and how he collaborated with actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey

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Where Gabbar appeals to vote!

In Dausa, Bahurupiyas have been roped in to encourage women voters to exercise their franchise

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Bowl beauty

How Swiggy’s new venture is taking us back to bed

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Theatre Nisha revives ‘The Trojan Women’

The Chennai production promises a commentary on war that is as relevant it was in 415 BC, when Euripides wrote the Greek tragedy

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Psychiatrists raise objection to title of Kangana Ranaut-starrer 'Mental Hai Kya'

Write to Censor Board, PMO; say title is ‘discriminative, stigmatising, degrading and inhuman in projecting mental disorders’

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‘Kanchana 3’ review: A loud, preposterous, offensive horror-comedy

A dumb villain and dumber characters team up to make a soulless film.

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Indian Psychiatric Society calls Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Mental Hai Kya’ posters in poor light, writes to CBFC

“We strongly demand the title to be removed with immediate effect preventing further damage to the modesty of mental health service users,” the letter read.

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‘Mehandi Circus’ review: A simple, effective love story

This love story takes place at a time when Ilaiyaraaja songs filled tea stalls and Rajini-Kamal posters dominated the streets

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Quiz | Winter is coming: how well do you know your Game of Thrones?

HBO's critically acclaimed Game of Thrones back for its eighth and final season, with the first episode 'Winterfell' premiering early on April 15, IST. Have you been faithfully watching all its previous seven seasons? Take our quiz to find out how much you remember (or whether you're Jon Snow, because, you know nothing).

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An ode to the sarod queen

Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt was in sublime form as he played Mohan Veena in the memory of Sharan Rani Mathur

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Celebrating a rare bond

At a time when Kashmir is the focus of attention, Benoy K Behl’s film “The Monasteries of Rinchen Zangpo” will show the syncretic culture of its peopl

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Chennai’s new biryani joint is all about the street experience

Sulthan’s Biryani and Much More aims to keep it simple, and manages to do so underwhelmingly

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Psychiatrists raise objection to title of Mental Hai Kya

Write to Censor Board, PMO; say title is ‘discriminative, stigmatising, degrading and inhuman in projecting mental disorders’

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Zombie to compete for Cannes honours

The festival will open with Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy The Dead Don’t Die

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Rahul Akerkar’s new proscenium of flavours

Four years in the cooking, the chef’s much anticipated eatery is all about an honest, uncluttered way of eating, says Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi

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Tales of warp and weft

A new exhibition showcases weaving and dyeing traditions from across Asia

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This Chennai trunk show lets you customise your eyewear

The Gentleman’s Community Trunk Show is all about men’s fashion

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San Francisco’s Indian restaurant Rooh is now in Delhi

And it’s housed in a haveli overlooking the Qutub Minar

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Go on, express yourself

Drag queen Kushboo’s monthly T-party aims to be a safe space for people to showcase who they are

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A film on a legend

Here is a short documentary, Drishya Garudiga, which celebrates VK Murthy

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Man for all seasons

Ramesh Aravind is back again on the small screen with his famous talk show Weekend With Ramesh

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A kachori in Udaipur

The road to the Rajasthani city’s favourite onion-stuffed treat is paved with other spicy discoveries

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Every Easter, we feast on...

Pork, mutton, beef or duck for the family repast, depending on which part of the country you grew up in

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Today’s audiences are more interested in performances: Vivekh on ‘Vellai Pookal’

Vivekh chats about donning khaki in Vellai Pookal, releasing today, and his best times in Tamil cinema

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Resmi Sateesh on her band’s first single

The singer-actor’s band ReSa has released ‘Padupattu’

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In the spirit of togetherness

It is five years since the founder of Adishakti Theatre, the veteran Veenapani Chawla passed away. A festival in her memory has just ended in Pondicherry. Two of the key members of the Adishakti group -- Nimmy Raphel and Vinay Kumar -- speak about what it has been for them to keep the show on after Veenapani’s demise

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Rolled in the taste of tradition

This ‘thali’ justifies over eating

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Vani Granthalaya, a house of books

Vani Granthalaya at Sreevaraham is the realisation of one man’s dream

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Vettu cake from Keralapuram in Kollam is a ‘cut’ above the rest

Here is what goes into the deep-fried vettu cake known for its delicious texture

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A house for bridegrooms

Krathi Veedu, a centuries-old Dutch home in Jew Town changes hands to reopen as a museum called Hallegua House. Today is World Heritage Day

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Danish Husain follows his heart in pursuit of art

He revived Dastangoi and uses diverse medium to connect with the audience

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Back to cool

After a two-year hiatus, Blueprint is back with its new collection featuring styles that take you back to school

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Shiraz Ali Khan’s joy of inheritance

Young sarod exponent Shiraz Ali Khan talks about what it means to be Ustad Ali Akbar Khan’s grandson

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Exploring hasya through natya

NCPA’s ‘Towards Hasya,’ presents different shades of humour through diverse characters from the epics and mythology

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An aural treat by O.S. Arun

Arun presented a devotional recital on the Tamil New Year Day

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Bankim’s colonial classic revisited

Seattle-based Pratidhwani’s ‘Devi’ opens today. A peep into the production

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Kathadi does it again

The veteran actor in the recently staged ‘Ayya, Amma, Ammamma’ brought alive memories of the play’s original version

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Swati Tirunal kritis have interesting imageries

His compositions abound in beautiful comparisons

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An enjoyable evening with Yesudas

The veteran offered a delectable mix of traditional kritis and popular devotional songs

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Be a sport!

As ‘Jersey’ is ready to hit the screens, here’s a look at some oft-repeated tropes in sports films

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Meet the ‘High Priestess’

As Amala Akkineni gears up for her web series début, she discusses the possibilities of the digital medium and working with like-minded people

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Has steel sculptural art ever really taken off?

It’s a little over 10 years since Vibhor Sogani’s steel installations at Delhi’s AIIMS roundabout created a splash. But not many artists have chosen to devote too much time to the medium. A look into why.

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Simon Thacker writes new musical notes

Trikala, the new album by musician-composer Simon Thacker’s ensemble, celebrates genres from across the globe

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Art is not propaganda

It’s time for more live performances, interdisciplinary collaborations and integrating performing arts in school curriculum, says the Delhi-based Bharatanatyam exponent, Geeta Chandran

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Batting for dyeing

With the revival of crafts in Kutch, Prakash Naran Vankar who almost gave it up, went back to it with vigor and today has even added the craft of natural dyeing to his oeuvre

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To be a dancer-mother

At a recent panel discussion, artistes belonging to three different streams of dance, share their experiences of being tutored by their mothers

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At the crossroads

It is comforting to see viewers of various age groups, especially families streaming in to watch Kavaludaari on a weekday

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Reaching out to the enthusiast

Sree Koodalmanikyam Devaswom, Irinjalakuda, organises a series of workshops to educate participants on appreciation of classical art forms and music

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The lament of Dussala

‘Arjuna Vishadavrutham’, a comparatively new play in the Kathakali repertoire, was staged in Palakkad

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Dramatic confrontation

Nepathya Moozhikkulam stages an abridged version of the first act of Bhasa’s Pratimanatakam

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My favourites are...

Sunil KP, a trainer in human resource development from Athirampuzha, writes in his top five movies

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Thaikkudam Bridge to perform at Summerfest in the US

The band to perform at world’s largest music festival on July 6

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Guess Who will be voting?

As the country goes to the polls, the Kochi-based anonymous street artist reminds us of the power of subversive art and being politically aware

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“Want to make people laugh as long as I can”

Tragedy people are fans of comedians and not comedy: artiste

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Italian designer wins queer film festival’s poster contest

Domenico De Monte says he drew inspiration from cinema posters of 1970s; KASHISH 2019 will be held from June 12 to 16 in the city

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‘My process is that I have no process’

Whether it’s a period saga like Kalank or mass entertainer like Dabangg, for Sonakshi Sinha it’s all about being spontaneous on set

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Forever young for rock ‘n’ roll

In July 2011, English guitarist Martin Lancelot Barre had to bid adieu to Jethro Tull, the British progressive rock band he had served for 43 years. T

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Life as the Masai know it

In the land of the lions, the proud Masai still live the way they did for centuries, with a few significant changes in their lifestyle

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OYO crosses the Great Wall

Sam Shih, COO of OYO Jiudian, is buoyed by the brand’s growth in China and expects more in the coming years

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Notre Dame Cathedral: The stone ship that traversed history

Memories of the Notre Dame Cathedral, caught in a recent blaze, that is more than just a Parisian landmark

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Across India in 85 days

Sufiya hopes to run an ultra marathon every day for three months as she covers 4,000 kilometres from Kashmir to Kanyakumari for her Run for HOPE

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When a cruise is the destination

From romantic dates in a revolving dome to bungee jumping with virtual headsets, luxury ocean liners are rolling out experiences that go beyond bright blue skies

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‘Kalank’ review: visual grandeur takes over plotline

Kalank’s visual grandeur burdens its romance and shoves Partition politics to the background

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R Gopalakrishnan’s love for collecting film stills

The veteran film photographer has gathered close to 4 lakh snaps, apart from a broad range of film memorabilia

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Kerala State Chalachitra Academy’s archives is a treasure trove for film lovers

The facility in Thiruvananthapuram is considered a one-of-its-kind repository of film lore in the State. Today is World Heritage Day

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Binaca Creations is organising a two-day chikankari exhibition in Visakhapatnam

The exhibition will have chikankari saris, dress materials, anarkalis, kurtas and lehengas

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What makes the ‘Kanchana’ franchise tick?

With Raghava Lawrence’s film hitting screens, the horror comedy genre is back in business in Kollywood

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Man, woman and stage: an interview with actor Dharanidharan

Playing a woman was not easy for actor Dharanidharan, but he went on to win an award for his performance at META

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Great Indian election

George Pulickan collates interesting facets about the general elections in ‘Vottu Tharaam Ottakam Tharanam’

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A crunchy affair

Notes from the stall with no name that mints over 500 bajjis a day

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Did we need Rooh’s ‘modern Indian’ food in India?

The north and south are well-represented in the Delhi outpost of this San Fransico-based brand’s restaurant

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Kalank’s melodies need that magic touch

Pritam’s return to music composition, after an almost two year break is grand and opulent but doesn’t quite add up to a great score says Vipin Nair

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Time travelling with Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan

The co-stars talk about acting in a period romance, their comfort level with each other and the behind-the-scenes work that makes Kalank so special

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Prateik Babbar to play antagonist in Rajinikanth’s ‘Darbar’

Murugadoss had last week shared the first look of “Darbar” which marks his maiden collaboration with Rajinikanth.

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#DontSpoilTheEndgame, say Russo brothers after footage from ‘Avengers: Endgame’ leaks on internet

Leaked footage from the upcoming 'Avengers: Endgame' prompts directors Joe and Anthony Russo to ask fans not to spoil the movie

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Fafdas through the ages

The Vansaryas are transforming the family business of Gujarati snacks and sweets to one that is keeping with the times

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‘Uyare’ has made me more empathetic and sensitive’: Parvathy

Parvathy Thiruvothu has what it takes to internalise a character and give life to it. She plays an acid attack survivor in her new film, ‘Uyare’

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From Dhaka with flavour

Home chef, Nayan Afroz’s menu showcases the staggering variety in Bangladeshi cuisine, says Shirin Mehrotra

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The melodrama of elections

Perhaps there is no other time than during the electoral process, when live performances take over the airwaves and of late, the digital highways. Pos

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Poems, doodles and art: Meet the members of BLR Busking

A bunch of youngsters get together at Church Street, Bengaluru, to write poems and make art for passers-by.

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Celebrating the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in film

The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, which was recently ravaged by a fire, continues to remain an iconic structure everywhere, including in film. Here are some examples

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Clutter’s last stand

From CDs to toothpaste tubes, Dhiraj Sharma uses all kinds of junk to create art

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Biswa Kalyan Rath on his Amazon Original ‘Laakhon Mein Ek’

The comedian and creator of the Amazon Original show talks about the underbelly of the Indian medical system, balancing his projects, and working with actress Shweta Tripathi

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When Instagram gives a platform to young artistes

From music compositions to art work, young artistes are increasingly using Instagram to take their work to more people

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Are video games an extension of theatre?

In Somewhere, players set out for Kayamgadh, a mythical city of storytellers in colonial India. In order to navigate through this city, a gamer takes

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Lawyer up with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Embark on an edge-of-the-seat, whimsical courtroom adventure

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‘A car is a luxury for me’

Actor Jayam Ravi on his love for the Yamaha RX 100 and spending solitary time with his Audi A10

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Of self and selfies

Director Kiran Hegde tells us about his debut — psychological thriller Manaroopa

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When Iron Man came to India. Well, almost

Actor Robert Downey Jr aka Tony Stark interacted with Marvel fans across India through a live video conference

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Aye, look at this auto

Arunkumar Purushothaman creates scaled-down models of automobiles that are also functional

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‘A car is a luxury for me’

Actor Jayam Ravi on his love for the Yamaha RX 100 and spending solitary time with his Audi A10

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Naturally good

As the city swelters, local skincare advocates advise going organic

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Revamped Ciaz gets punchy new diesel avatar

The new engine is remarkably refined and lives up to Maruti’s tradition of offering the best-in-class fuel efficiency

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The ‘Game Of Thrones’ fandom prepares for battle

The eighth and last season of ‘Game Of Thrones’ is underway — here’s how some settled into their own iron throne and are indulging in the regalia and gore

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Have you listened to Chennai’s metal bands yet?

In a scene saturated by EDM and Kollywood music, Chennai’s metal bands fight for space

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The ‘Game Of Thrones’ fandom prepares for battle

The eighth and last season of ‘Game Of Thrones’ is underway — here’s how some settled into their own iron throne and are indulging in the regalia and gore

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Single mother Ruby Beauty on how she found bodybuilding

Chennai’s Ruby Beauty tells us how she picked herself up from the lowest point to become a bodybuilder

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Single mother Ruby Beauty on how she found bodybuilding

Chennai’s Ruby Beauty tells us how she picked herself up from the lowest point to become a bodybuilder

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Arjuna Award-winner Nisha Millet on why swimmers must start young

A chat with swimmer, Arjuna Award-winner and competitive trainer Nisha Millet on the importance of starting young, and the future of the water sport in India

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The grandparents’ guide to the summer holidays

Psychologist-vetted, grandparent-tested ideas to play and bond, over summer

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Chennai Royal Riders Motorcycle Club rides for mental health awareness

What happens when an avid bikers’ club takes a road trip with a mental health NGO to raise awareness

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Matrimony, powered by machine-learning

Finding a sweet spot between dating apps and matrimonial websites, Banihal, a match-making platform uses Artificial Intelligence

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This 12th-century Telangana art form brings stories to life

The bright colours of Cheriyal scroll paintings have been bringing folk tales and religious texts to life for centuries. Today, it’s struggling to remain relevant

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Why Masaan star Shweta is glad that Mehandi Circus is her Tamil debut

She plays a circus girl in this film, releasing this week

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Easter houses of Delhi

The revelry that follows after 40 days of a fast

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Krishna Setty’s new works look at “real and ethereal things that exist at the same time”

For World Art Day, dive into artist Krishna Setty’s latest collection, which challenges viewers to weave their own interpretations of his ideas

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Chennai’s new crop of indie Tamil bands

There’s always a new band or two in the city’s indie scene. . But can they redefine the sound of the city?

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'Game of Thrones' Season 8, episode 1 review: a solid crowd-pleaser

The first episode of Game of Thrones Season 8 maintained a healthy amount of theatrical flourish, despite featuring no fight scenes and on-screen deaths

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From the hills of Sa Pa

Anavila Misra will bring to Hyderabad her summer collection, in which she infuses the ethos of Sa Pa tribes of Vietnam in a contemporary mode

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Water, water, everywhere

Harnessing rainwater and recycling grey water can reduce our dependence on tankers. Kalpana Ramesh, who bats for the ‘Save 10K Bores’ campaign, explains how

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The curious case of the ‘best’ and ‘ideal’

With the different kinds of diets and exercises, what exactly can be recommended for weight loss?

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The curious case of the ‘best’ and ‘ideal’

With the different kinds of diets and exercises, what exactly can be recommended for weight loss?

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Review: Game of Thrones Season 8 première

The first episode of Game of Thrones Season 8 maintained a healthy amount of theatrical flourish, despite featuring no fight scenes and on-screen deaths

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Farmer in the city

Fresh from the field, BK Bhavya delivers greens to housing complexes an hour after harvest

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What is drinkable retinol

We’ve known retinol as a molecule available in skincare products, to slow down the process of premature ageing (fine lines, wrinkles, dull skin, dark

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Osteopathy comes to India

The complementary therapy that is practised abroad, now has takers in our country

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Give the manga a rice: An ode to manga sadam

Laced with mustard, here is a rice dish that celebrates the best thing about Indian summers

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Elections happen in North Korea too, let’s not equate it with democracy, says Newton director Amit V. Masurkar

For filmmaker Amit V. Masurkar, it’s the principles of freedom, equality, fraternity and secularism that are of paramount importance.

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I was the new kid, asked for advice from fellow superheroes: Brie Larson on ‘Avengers: Endgame’

In the recently released footage of Avengers: Endgame, War Machine calls Captain Marvel the “new girl”. Actor Brie Larson, who plays the character, s

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Will come to India soon: Robert Downey Jr

“This Endgame really represents the culmination of probably the time in our lives that we have been the closest,” he said.

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Lucasfilm to put Star Wars movies ‘on hiatus’ after ‘Rise of Skywalker’

Lucasfilm has decided to put Star Wars movies on hiatus after the release of Episode IX, Rise of Skywalker, to focus on their shows for parent compan

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‘Madhura Raja’ review: Another leaf from the trusted masala playbook

Raja’s broken English and one-man army action sequences are the focus this time too

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Working with Vijay Sethupathi is not great for my confidence: Gayathrie Shankar

The ‘Super Deluxe’ actor says she now takes acting more seriously, but jokes having Vijay Sethupathi has a co-star dents her confidence and ego

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Why you must not buy Garam Masala from the grocer

At any given moment, there is a gullible south Asian person around the world, who parts with his or her hard-earned money to buy what they believe is

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The new dine-in trend taking over Chennai

Restaurateurs in the city are turning to shipping containers — and it’s not just for the novelty factor

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Reclaiming the couch

When you need an incentive to switch off your phone and start bonding

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Laila won’t scare children in Yuvan Shankar Raja’s ‘Alice’

Actor Laila, who is making a comeback to films after 13 years with the Raiza Wilson-starrer ‘Alice’, reveals unknown sides to her persona

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Why Kamal Haasan’s ‘Apoorva Sagodharargal’ is 30-years-young

As Apoorva Sagodharargal turns 30, filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao takes a trip down memory lane, reminiscing the techniques and challenges involved in its making

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Gravitating to the groove

With a powerful lead vocalist, Gravity Eleven is charged and ready for summer

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Suriya's next is 'Soorarai Potru' with 'Irudhi Suttru' director Sudha Kongara

'Soorarai Potru' is Suriya's 38th film

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Where parties matter

Coimbatore’s Gandhiji Khadhar Store has been selling election merchandise for the last 33 years

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Make some Goan tar for Easter

Easily edging out cutesy chocolate bunnies and marzipan eggs is the magnificent dodol

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Food also tickles the funny bone

How nice it is to laugh about food

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The playlist is an act of creation

That’s how you get to enjoy uninterrupted music of your choice

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Nani: Jersey is a hugely satisfying experience

Actor Nani holds forth on ‘Jersey’ and says the fictional sports drama has been treated like a biopic

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The world seems a funnier place with Paul Fernandes’s quirky illustrations

His new book is a “happy haphazard tour,” with stops at Mumbai, Goa, Mangaluru and Kerala

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Get Easter-ready with these design-forward eggs

Meet London’s poshest egg, a magician’s hat with a bunny peering out and Alain Ducasse’s optical illusion creation, among others

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Christian Louboutin’s favourite shoes

What Gwyneth Paltrow, Oscar Neimeyer and Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi have to do with luxury shoe guru Christian Louboutin, plus some highlights from his 2019 collections

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'', 'Pet Sematary', 'Watchman' 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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Hasan Minhaj's 'Patriot Act' in Netflix portrays grim realities

Hasan Minhaj’s takedown of the Indian political system is made up of grim realities

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‘Athiran’ review: An enticing movie that falls short of expectations

Director Vivek draws inspiration from a host of movies from ‘Shutter island’ to ‘Stonehearst Asylum’ in crafting his debut venture.

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THE SHOW GOES ON

Kalanilayam is set to re-stage its iconic play Kadamattathu Kathanar, on April 15 in Thrissur

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Shah Rukh Khan condoles death of ‘ Fauji’ director Raj Kumar Kapoor

Raj Kumar Kapoor gave the actor his first break on TV

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Going beyond insects, ferments and bhoot jholokia

Chef Kashmiri Barkakati Nath is busting myths about Assamese cuisine one delicious dish at a time says Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal

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‘We have come to love Big Brother’

Whirlpool is a relook at George Orwell’s enduring classic, Nineteen Eighty-Four says Vikram Phukan

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At a Ballygunge restaurant, before Bengali New Year

At 1, Ekdalia Road, let eating guide everything – especially in the run up to the New Year

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Sangh Parivar will reap benefits of a religious society: Pa. Ranjith

In less than a decade, filmmaker Pa Ranjith has single-handedly kick-started a discussion about caste discrimination and caste privilege not just in c

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In sync with young talent

SOI conductor Marat Bisengaliev on the importance of a music education

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‘Pet Sematary’ review: A graveyard without soul

‘Pet Sematary’ demonstrates how great source material is not always a guarantee for captivating cinema

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‘Hellboy’ review: Guts, gore and very little glory

The ‘Hellboy’ reboot is a long slaughter-fest that lacks the original film’s charm

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Shop like the Game of Thrones’ characters

No matter who wins the Game of Thrones, make sure you’re on the right side

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‘Watchman’ review: This average thriller has potential at the box office

A golden retriever’s performance is among the highlights

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Dancing an epic: ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ on stage

Choreographer Mayuri Upadhya traces the journey of “Mughal-e-Azam” from a celluloid masterpiece to a captivating musical on stage

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Dealing with rejection: New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast on turning anger into humour

Roz Chast, author-cum-cartoonist, recounts her journey as a cartoonist and tells how she has been coping up with rejections

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As the péro tribe grows

Aneeth Arora on why her sustainable brand, and the people behind it, are the ones who should be in the spotlight

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A vocabulary of colours

Shashwat, who is autistic, communicates powerfully through his art

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All about the Changi Jewel

The seventh busiest airport in the world, Changi in Singapore, opens the Jewel facility

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Where the wild things are

Vikas Soni, the artist behind Bar Palladio’s murals, brings tigers to Kleed’s kimonos

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Out of the box

Eishita Puri’s line of Mesopotamia-inspired jewellery is crafted from cardboard

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An actor for all time

Anant Nag says his role in Kavaludaari is the one he has been waiting for

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A clean slate

I’m no hausfrau, but I’m rather obsessed with the idea of cleaning as far as health and wellness is concerned. Every morning, I do oil pulling for 20

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Seize the opportunity and act wisely

There is no substitute for citizenry which is water and ecologically literate, and understands the crisis. By S. Vishwanath

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Raising quake-resistant structures

Seismic base isolation technology is now the in-thing in Japanese structural engineering. By M.A. Siraj

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Altering the language of landscape

Native species of plants can not only give a special look to the garden but also offer health benefits. A look by NANDHINI SUNDAR

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Revival of Gothic architecture

Prayagraj's All Saints Cathedral is a visual treat and built to suit the local climatic conditions. By Chitra Ramaswamy

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Food for the gods

Krishna temples in the city mark the auspicious day of Vishu with special offerings to deities

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Sandhya Viswan on the pros and cons of homeschooling

The Bengaluru-based educationist Sandhya Viswan on experimenting with unschooling

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Christian Louboutin’s red stamp of approval

Making sense of the rockstar status of Christian Louboutin, a shoe designer favoured by the US First Lady, movies stars across the world, and Sabyasachi’s sole mate

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No reservations

Roadside eateries go upmarket in Tiruchi with unusual venues that also happen to be fully functional vehicles

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Walls that speak

Here’s your chance to learn about the frescoes on the walls of the Vasantha Mandapam at Alagar koil, that are fast disappearing due to neglect

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When will Bollywood see beyond Kashmir’s snowy slopes and sinister plots?

For a long time now, the Valley has seldom been given a voice

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Genuine Broaster Chicken offers a range of fried chicken in Visakhapatnam

Genuine Broaster Chicken at Siripuram offers fried-chicken lovers multiple choices

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Jaipur Rugs’ collaboration with Matteo Cibic goes to Milan

With rugs featuring moustachioed men and sun dials, Italian designer Matteo Cibic takes local traditions for an international spin

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‘The Tashkent Files’ movie review: History in the time of conspiracies

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri presents an ideological slide show using Lal Bahadur Shastri’s death as a conduit

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Disney’s inclusive makeover

How recent reboots are trying to set right the politics of original classics like The Lion King, The Jungle Book and Aladdin

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Chitralahari: A few bright moments

The medley of characters and thoughts don’t blend to make a cohesive narrative

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Politics on our minds

Hasan Minhaj’s takedown of the Indian political system is made up of grim realities

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Water wars

As Chennai braces for one of its toughest summers, Nidhi Adlakha writes on how you can help conserve the precious resource

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‘Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai’ review: Return of the angry young man

Manav Kaul tries to put his best foot forward in a road film that knows not where it is going

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Recap Game of Thrones with this comic

There’s not enough time to catch up on all seven seasons of Game of Thrones. With the final season premièring this weekend, here is an easy way to revisit Westeros and all the contenders for the Iron Throne.

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‘Gangs of Madras’ review: A tedious, unimpressive revenge drama

Halfway through Gangs of Madras, a character makes a passing mention about dharma. He says, “Edhu thevaiyo, adhuve dharmam.” It’s a quote from Chanaky

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I’m very political in my thoughts: Soni Razdan

Soni Razdan on playing the mother of a missing militant in “No Fathers in Kashmir”

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Rooted in tradition

Lalith J. Rao unravelled the architecture of Agra Gharana through an engaging lecture-demonstration in Delhi

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‘Final Solution’, documenting events in Gujarat in ’02-’03, is free to view once more

Rakesh Sharma makes his documentary available online 15 years after its first release

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‘Reason’ breaks into the public domain

Anand Patwardhan’s documentary, a deep dive into aggressive Hindu nationalism, finds its way to desktops and phones

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Rustic, but with a fresh charm

Delhi-based Deeba Rajpal is in town to entertain food styling enthusiasts with secrets of this ever-evolving subculture

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‘Shastriji was a man of extraordinary character’

Vivek Agnihotri on how The Tashkent Files unravels the truth behind Lal Bahadur Shastri’s death

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‘The demand for tabla education is really high’

Tabla player Anubrata Chatterjee on playing with the greats and the need to experiement

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‘When young people are not angry, something is wrong with the country’

Filmmakers Saeed Mirza and Soumitra Ranade on the common ground between their two films – both of which have the same name Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai

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Meals on wheels

Food trucks are getting gentrified, one five-star hotel and upmarket neighbourhood at a time, reports Mini Ribeirio

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Brunching under the jackfruit tree

Advertising professional turned chef Rajat Mendhi is reclaiming the city’s open spaces, one picnic at a time, says Shirin Mehrotra

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Of fish curry and backwaters

India has a special place in travel vlogger Alex Chacon’s heart

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For the love of Tamil cinema

Serving a purpose different from the video reviewers, a few YouTube channels and social media pages exist to analyse and appreciate Tamil cinema.

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Looking forward to ‘Avengers’? Meet Ravi Shankar, the man behind the voice of Iron Man in Tamil

He is the voice of Iron Man and several leading Hollywood actors.

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How the GI-tagged Erode turmeric is made market-ready

It looks ordinary at first sight. But once boiled, dried, and polished, turmeric takes on that golden hue.

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Hari Dafusia on working in ‘Gangs of Madras’

Music composer Hari Dafusia on finding his own sound in the film industry

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Children to bring the Mahabharata on stage

Nine directors and 150 children come together to stage the play at Tagore Theatre

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‘Really happy that ‘Lucifer’ has become such a massive hit’: Murali Gopy

The writer of the mega-hit ‘Lucifer’ explains why he feels validated in that role

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Sangam age saapadu

The newly-opened Sangam Saga restaurant gives you a taste of healthy food of the ancient Tamils

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Techies are riding high on expectations

The IT professionals present their manifesto for Technopark

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Behind Araku Valley coffee’s GI Tag

It might have been around for a century, but Araku’s Arabica coffee didn’t get the tag that easily

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Rid art of gimmick and aggression

We need to bring sensitivity and finesse to performing art

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Hari Om Sharan: A life in prayer

The singer is known for his soulful bhajans

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Dance of the Gods

How divine imageries convey the essence of movement and expression

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Brewing strong

It might be a century old, but Araku’s Arabica coffee is still winning hearts and a GI tag

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Food lovers, hop on board

Ahoy Bistro offers a relaxed ambience along with food that is comforting and lip-smacking

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Musical journey with Hanuman

The album, ‘Sundarakaanda,’ is a narrative in Ragamalika

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‘Echoes’ of a songwriter

Farhan Akhtar’s first independent music album is a reflection of his personal journeys and comments on the world at large

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When Nala met Damayanti

An unabridged recital of Nalacharitham Onnaam Divasam in Ambalappuzha proved a rare treat for Kathakali enthusiasts

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The police, pipes, and memory

The Vancouver Police Pipe Band, along with its first Punjabi Sikh member, is in India to commemorate 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh

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Dramatic confrontation

Ranjini Suresh and Chambakkara Vijayan delineated their characters with aplomb at a staging of Ravanavijayam Kathakali in Kochi

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Impressive recitals

Nritta and abhinaya were impressively showcased at Natya Kausthubha Ntrithyothsav – 2019 in Thrissur

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Empower, enrich and thrive with Pahadi Local

Recently in Hyderabad and Chennai for skincare workshops, the brand’s founder Jessica Jayne recounts her love story with both planet and people

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The grandeur of Istanbul Grand Airport

Istanbul Grand Airport, that opened recently, will be the world’s biggest by 2028, when it caters to 200 million passengers annually

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How music festivals are attracting more and more tourists

Music tourism is booming, with small villages to glitzy cities playing host to festivals. But lately, the attention is more on the unusual venues and content than the headliners

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SC imposes fine of ₹20 lakh on West Bengal govt for ‘virtual ban’ on film ‘Bhobishyoter Bhoot’

The film revolves around a group of ghosts, including a politician, who assemble at a refugee camp and try to be relevant in contemporary times.

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A life in feminism

S. Malathi, theatre actor and director, who passed away recently, was defined by instinct and action, and rarely by theory

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A bittersweet Japanese drama

There’s no aspirational quality in the subject of romance in, My Husband Won't Fit. In other words, it won’t give you “relationship goals”

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