Sunday, June 30, 2019

Five reasons to be excited for 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'

As fans in India prepare for the release on July 4, here’s why it could be the best Spidey movie yet

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Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’ series greenlit at Netflix

Neil Gaiman’s beloved Vertigo comic The Sandman is finally getting a screen adaptation. Insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix struck a h

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‘Crazy Creations must continue staging plays’

Kamal Haasan, Moulee reminisce the work of ‘Crazy’ Mohan

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Zaira Wasim announces ‘disassociation’ from acting as it ‘interferes with her religion’

In a post on her Facebook page, the 'Dangal' fame Zaira Wasim said she realised “though I may fit here perfectly, I do not belong here”.

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I’m clinically depressed, feel paralysed: Tanmay Bhat

In a series of Instagram videos shared on Saturday, the comedian-writer said he sometimes gets ‘super worried’ thinking that his state of ‘paralysis is permanent’

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Zaira Wasim announces ‘disassociation’ from films

In a detailed post on her Facebook page, which she later shared across all social media platforms, the Kashmiri-born “Dangal” fame star said she realised “though I may fit here perfectly, I do not belong here”.

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As Censor Board objects, ‘Mental Hai Kya’ becomes ‘Judgementall Hai Kya’

Balaji Telefilms on Saturday said it had decided to change the title of its upcoming feature ‘Mental Hai Kya’ after the Censor Board reportedly had ra

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A mooncalf by Charminar, Hagrid doing Triplicane, and more; this is Harry Potter Wizards Unite

This magical Augmented Reality game, which launched on June 21, lets us desi Muggles banish trolls lurking in the gallis and overpower curses in mirchi-bajji stalls

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Director Vijay to re-marry next month

‘Madrasapattinam’ filmmaker to marry Chennai-based doctor R. Aishwarya

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The unsung trooper

From doing small roles in television shows to becoming a name to reckon with in films, Rajesh Nataranga has come a long way. This is his story

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History, geography and some great saris: At CCTN’s Crafts Bazaar 2019

Impossible as it may be not to shop at the Crafts Bazaar, you can also walk around, marvel and feel proud of the wealth of Indian art and craft

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No child’s play: How do we bring children back to the theatre?

Whether it is Netflix or global warming, the number of children in the audience has reduced noticeably

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No carbon miles, no waste and no side effects

Leaves from a drought-resistant local tree not only clean and condition hair but also provide a source of income for tribal women in their own villages

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Midsummer memories: Exams, mangoes and ice-cream

Remembering a long-ago June that brought a new and lasting love in its wake

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From Simba to Scar: Arvind Swami’s ‘Lion King’ connection

Actor has voiced both Disney characters, 25 years apart

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Vijay Antony was mesmerised by this Kamal Haasan film

The ‘Kolaigaran’ actor lists his four favourite films

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Yuvraj Singh to act in Indian version of ‘The Office’

A video featuring Yuvraj with the team of ‘The Office’ web series was released on Saturday

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What life lesson did chef Damu learn from this Sivaji Ganesan film?

Chef Damu starts to sing, as he discusses the Sivaji Ganesan-starrer ‘Padithal Mattum Podhuma’

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Inside the world of a pet consultant

With a cockatiel in his hand, Vijay AR, whom filmmakers consult before shooting sequences with animals, explains the nature of his job and the challenges involved

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Vijay’s ‘Bigil’ adds to Kollywood’s growing list of sport-themed films in 2019

It is not unusual for Tamil filmmakers to knit a script around a sport.Previously, the norm was to make the odd sports film once a year, or so. But in

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In Nature’s company

Septuagenarian artist Sarla Chandra celebrates the energy-giving tree of life in her works

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‘Dark’: Netflix’s German show that subverts every time-travel trope

Supernatural murder mysteries, moody teenagers and spacetime wormholes all come together in this sci-fi masterpiece

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Babu, of Anil-Babu Malayalam director duo no more

Along with Anil, he directed several Malayalam hits such as ‘Kudumba Vishesham’ and ‘Welcome to Kodaikanal’

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ child actor bullied by ‘adult fan’

Lexi Rabe, who plays Iron Man’s daughter in the movie took to Instagram to post a message

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Everyone talks chow at Bread & Butter, a Mumbai food networking event

With many of Mumbai’s biggest food influencers under the same roof, Bread & Butter promises some serious networking

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Caste has followed me from childhood: Pa. Ranjith

The Tamil film director, whose fiery films and statements have made a mark, talks of why he cannot help but be political in life and work

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Ravinder Reddy’s devis come to Kolkata

From terracotta heads to a less ‘gendered’ work in grey, the exhibition at Emami Art looks at sculptor Ravinder Reddy’s three-decade-long oeuvre

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‘Brochevarevarura’ review: Hop on for a fun ride

This simple, light-hearted story of friends is worth the time and money

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Unpacking India’s biggest wine boutique, Tonique

With a selection of over 30 Champagnes, 55 whiskies and the country’s largest display of sakes, the massive Tonique store in Bengaluru’s CBD can become a game changer for beverage retail

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‘Kalki’ review: Steeped in mythological references

There’s a surprise at the end, but the journey towards it is tedious

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Kabir Singh: much ado about nothing

If you haven’t seen ‘Kabir Singh’ yet, you have shown extreme good sense

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Laughing around Europe with Deepu and Sandeep

Deepu Dileepan and Sundeep Bhardwaj on transporting their comedy from Luxembourg to Chennai

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‘Uprootedness is not always negative’: Nalini Malani

Nalini Malani has won the prestigious Joan Miró Prize for 2019, and she talks of her journey

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‘Rocking Star’ Yash releases the trailer of ‘Yaana’

The speciality of the Kannada film is that it is launching 50 newcomers

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‘Ek Hasina Thi’ (2004): Truth, disguised as lies

A character tells unsavoury truths while pretending to be a prankster in this thriller

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LGBTI cinema in India: a slow emergence

Queer cinema in India is so new it can seem hopelessly dated, but the hidden subaltern is beginning to come into their own

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Baring the veiled past

Threshold -- that highlights women’s voices -- is a context sensitive performance, both in its adaptability to different spaces and in its attempt to engage with diverse audiences

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The hunt for Madurai’s Master Chef is on

If you love to cook, prepare your favourite dish on Saturday and bring it over to The Hindu group’s cookery contest at Hotel J C Residency

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Radio show ‘Beyond Love, Sex and Other Drugs’ talks about shame and recovery

A new radio show hosted by Kass Thomas and Mohnish Malhotra tackles themes like addiction and abuse, but in a light-hearted manner

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Meanwhile, when Archana Kavi writes

Actor Archana Kavi’s new web series ‘Meenaviyal’ is a light-hearted take on siblings, their love for each other and rivalry too

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

The Stanley Kubrick deep dive

Catching up on all 16 of the auteur’s works before heading to London’s Design Museum for ‘Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition’

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These transwomen are helping deck up Thiruvanmiyur MRTS

Aravani Art engages trans communities to breathe life into the message of social acceptance using murals. In Chennai, they’re cheering Team India

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I always wanted to make a movie about Chennai floods: Lakshmy Ramakrishnan on ‘House Owner’

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan on using the Chennai floods as a backdrop for House Owner, which releases today, and the challenges of being an independent filmmaker

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Lena Headey joins voice cast of Netflix’s ‘Dark Crystal’ series

The new series is a prequel to filmmaker Jim Henson’s 1982 dark fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal'

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‘Article 15’ review: Wild, wild heartland

A compelling film on the journey of its lead Ayan, but it’s one of the smaller characters, Nishad, whose tale now needs to be told urgently as an accompanying piece

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‘House Owner’ review: A pleasant, affecting survival drama

How often do we see survival stories written about people instead of the calamity? In House Owner, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan weaves in a heartwarming tale

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Vijaya Nirmala: Malayalam’s most loved Yakshi

A part of many iconic films, Vijaya Nirmala debuted as director in Malayalam

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Dance ensemble

A Kathak-Odissi natya production titled ‘Jaladasamaye’ will be performed by Mahagami Ensemble on June 30, 6.30 p.m., at Rukmini Sabhagriha, Aurangabad

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Kalaarpan Festival — focus on Kathak

Thematic performances, choreographed by guru Rajendra Gangani, were presented by young dancers at Kalaarpan

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Propping up art

Two college students in Delhi are driving a community that provides a platform for local artists and performers

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‘His Father’s Voice’: A story of life, love and the arts

‘His Father’s Voice’ explores the dynamics of relationships through music and dance

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Vijaya Shanti is back to first love

The superstar of the 80s and 90s, Vijaya Shanti makes a comeback after a 13-year sabbatical to act in Mahesh Babu’s film

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Confluence of art forms

A cultural evening that highlighted Mumbai’s heritage and the country’s diverse art forms

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‘Snake and Ladder’ — mix of styles

The dance presentation was about the fight between life and death

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Taylor Swift: From country sweetheart to pop princess

Taylor Swift’s upcoming album tracks life in the love lane

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Soumya Madanagopal — multi-faceted artist(e)

The veteran vocalist dons many hats with ease

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Veterans educate and entertain at Dance India Asia Pacific

Singapore’s Apsaras Arts organised dance intensives and performances, which offered an enriching experience

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‘There was no question of making ‘Luca’ without Tovino’

Techie Mridul George makes his feature film debut as scenarist with the Tovino Thomas-starrer ‘Luca’

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Vicky Kaushal to play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Sam’

Honoured and proud to be getting a chance to portray Manekshaw on the big screen, says the actor

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Around human joys and sorrows

Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a delightful show in more ways than you can imagine

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Around human joys and sorrows

Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a delightful show in more ways than you can imagine

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Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta are back where they belong

Ahead of their performance in Delhi, veteran actors Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta reflect on their inspiring journey from stage to screen and back

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SOUND KNOWLEDGE

It’s a sound designer’s job to put together the right team to make the director’s vision come true, says Kunal Rajan

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Breaking the sound barrier

Sound is one of the most important mediums of communication and expression in a film. It can no longer be treated as a mere add on. Here’s an attempt to look at the emergence of new techniques of sound and music in cinema

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Music at its best

The Malladi Brothers presented a concert par excellence taking the listeners to great heights

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Thrilaria for thrill seekers

Thrilaria, the new indoor adventure space in Kondapur pushes participants’ adrenalin to the max

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Vijaya Nirmala: A full life, in retrospect

The Telugu film industry will fondly remember actor-director Vijaya Nirmala not only for her oeuvre, but also as a warm personality

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Amala Paul says she was thrown out of Vijay Sethupathi film

The ‘Aadai’ actor blames it on producers’ patriarchical mindset for being unceremoniously dropped from Sethupathi’s upcoming #VSP33

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Veteran actor, director Vijaya Nirmala passes away

She acted in over 200 films in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam

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Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Sindhubaadh’ hits another snag on release day

The much-awaited film Sindhubaadh, which on Wednesday night was cleared for release, ran into further trouble as the distributors cancelled early mor

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Speed 50, an open cycle ride in Thiruvananthapuram, to highlight the benefits of cycling

Organised by Trivandrum Racing League, the ride will be taken out along Pothencode-Venjaramoodu route

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The Office comes to India

Actor Gopal Dutt on giving the international sitcom an Indian twist, his love for theatre and why he’s going beyond comic roles

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Pallus and pleats from the past

Meet Hemalatha Jain, who is responsible for the rebirth of age-old saris through her organisation Punarjeevana, at CCTN 2019

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Why was ‘Sindhubaadh’ put on hold?

The Vijay Sethupathi-starrer was supposed to release on June 21

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Lakshmi: I have lived a full life

As she looks forward to three diverse films, veteran actress Lakshmi looks back at her long innings in cinema and how it gave her the freedom she craved for

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Jodhpur diaries: Lost in the ‘Blue City’

Wandering through Jodhpur’s blue quarters and finding fleeting friendships makes for a memorable day

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Punugulus are to Visakhapatnam, what vada pav is to Mumbai

If it is LIC Road it must be punugulu!

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Happy faces from Sofia Pride parade in Bulgaria

The writer and his partner join the Sofia Pride parade, held earlier this month, where the street turns into a party with 6,000 happy faces joining in

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Cities across the world to deck up for the 50th anniversary years of Stonewall Uprising

June 28 marks 50 years of the landmark event that led to the gay rights movement. A look at the vibrant pride parades around the globe.

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‘Bond 25’ reveals first look from Jamaica sets

The clip also features actors Jeffery Wright and Lashana Lynch who are part of the cast

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Why India is uniquely positioned to provide global interior design solutions

A conversation with Asha Sairam and Pankhuri Goel of Studio Lotus in Delhi, who recently won in the interior design category at the Perspective 40 Under 40 Awards in Hong Kong

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Instagram post on Chennai’s water crisis brings global attention to the issue

‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ actor shared the post on Wednesday morning

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This Spanish tapas restaurant in Delhi gets it right

Summer nibbles and hydration, at La Latina, the latest restaurant serving elevated Spanish tapas in a vibrant space

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Q Collective Knowledge Solutions is on a mission to popularise quiz contests in Kerala

Members of Q Collective Knowledge Solutions hope to spread the euphoria of quizzes among students through Q League

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Meet the man who is trying to revive bommalattam

Retired headmaster M. Srinivasan uses dolls to entertain schoolchildren and to make them aware of bommalattam. Not wanting to sit idle after his reti

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It is all about fluidity

Abhigna Kedia uses resin extensively in her works of art

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

It is all about fluidity

Abhigna Kedia uses resin extensively in her works of art

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And, he has arrived

Bazaar film hero Dhanveerrah Gowda’s next film announced

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Sealed with a hit

Rishi, who is still basking in the success of Kavaludaari, will next be seen in Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha and Sakalavallabhavan

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Actress Shruti Sharma’s determination pays

Shruti Sharma risked de-glam look for her debut film and now she’s happy with her decision

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My top fives movies

Anjana Sreekumar, a student of Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Thrikkakara, sends in her top five movies

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Tracing aural and visual links

Ethnomusicologist Paolo Pacciolla is studying the relationship of drumming and images in the context of Kerala’s ritual performances

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Climate change, consumerism and catastrophe

Visual Respiration’s new immersive production is a sensory montage about sustainability and environmental practices, says Vikram Phukan

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3 bikers, 99 days, 15 countries

Three Indian bikers complete the first Polar Odyssey from the Arctic to Antarctic on the Bajaj Dominar

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The ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu in Delhi

Kalaripayattu brings together the discipline of a fitness routine with the grace of dance, the flexibility of yoga, and the body-confidence of a warrior. Here’s where to learn it in Delhi

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The ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu in Delhi

Kalaripayattu brings together the discipline of a fitness routine with the grace of dance, the flexibility of yoga, and the body-confidence of a warrior. Here’s where to learn it in Delhi

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Kiara Advani to star in upcoming Netflix original film ‘Guilty’

The movie will be ‘Kabir Singh’ actor’s second outing on the platform after ‘Lust Stories’

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Kerala HC permits screening of Anand Patwardhan’s documentary ‘Vivek’

The I&B Ministry had raised objection to the screening of the documentary as it felt that its theme was sensitive in nature and “might have law and order ramifications”.

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The bead women from Bhuj

Make sure you stop by and admire the intricate and delicate bead work done by sisters Daxa and Vanita Khatri at the CCTN Crafts Bazaar 2019

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‘Ladies of our house never cooked’

Coming from a family where only men cooked, Rocky Mohan takes pride in his cooking legacy

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‘Playing Marcus taught me to take risks,’ says Randall Park

Whether he’s playing the ‘adorkable’ dad Louis Huang in ‘Fresh Off The Boat’, the obsessive Dr Stephen Shin in ‘Aquaman’ or lovable Marcus in ‘Always Be My Maybe’, multihyphenate Randall Park doesn’t want to get comfortable

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Marvel commits hilarious goof-up, gets called out by Samuel L. Jackson

‘Spiderman: Far From Home’ poster gives Nick Fury a black patch over the wrong eye

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Tata Tigor EV review: It doesn’t really sparkle

We’ve had a go in the much-talked-about all-electric version of the Tata Tigor. Should you be charged up for one?

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Meet Glanza, the Baleno’s twin

Toyota Glanza, with a mild-hybrid system and DualJet engine, has better fuel efficiency and a more competitive price

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‘Stories of the human spirit connect with me’

In a quick interview, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone reveals why she prefers to do films that speak to her

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Samantha takes centrestage

Samantha Akkineni discusses ‘Oh! Baby’, the dearth of well written roles and her dream of equal footing and pay for women in cinema

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‘I was under the scanner till Chokher Bali’: Raima Sen

Twenty years after her debut, Raima Sen reflects on her career, comparisons with her grandmother Suchitra Sen among other things

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Slip stick

Why seniors fall so often and how this can be prevented

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Inside an energy efficient house in Hyderabad

This house in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, follows sustainable architecture principles. It has the potential to stay off the grid and not use air conditioners

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Slip stick

Why seniors fall so often and how this can be prevented

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Shivathmika holds forth on ‘Dorasani’

Shivathmika reveals that she faced audition blues just like other aspirants

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Monday, June 24, 2019

Pride at the workplace

In the global pride month, a look at the corporate initiatives to accommodate LGBTQ employees into their fold

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Meal for a king

Get ready to be pampered with a hearty meal at the iconic Subbayya Gari Hotel

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‘Thumbaa’ was an instinctive yes, says Keerthi Pandian

Keerthi Pandian feels vindicated as she makes her debut after overcoming bodyshaming by Tamil filmmakers

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What revisiting ‘Vasantha Maligai’tells us about its hero Sivaji Ganesan

A digitally-remastered version of Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Vasantha Maligai was released on June 21

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When the medium does not matter

Pavithra Lokesh sees no difference between the big and small screen as both, she says, have helped her grow as an actor

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Ageing S. Koreans begin a new chapter on catwalk

To realise their dreams, some seniors flock to modelling schools while others become YouTube stars

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Carnatic music heads to Chennai’s gyms

MadRasana is creating workout playlists: from flute-and-tabla instrumentals to vocalist sessions. And they’re also changing how Carnatic music is recorded, adding in ambient audience sounds

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Puppets on his string

Retired headmaster Srinivasan uses dolls to entertain school children and to make them aware of bommalattam

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The Quad celebrates its anniversary with gruelling fitness challenges

The Quad’s seventh anniversary celebration moved away from the earlier carnival format into a more adrenalin-pumping face-off

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The Quad celebrates its anniversary with gruelling fitness challenges

The Quad’s seventh anniversary celebration moved away from the earlier carnival format into a more adrenalin-pumping face-off

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What is the plant paradox diet?

According to Dr Steven R Gundry, avoiding lectins can help in weight loss and improve a range of health condictions.

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What is the plant paradox diet?

According to Dr Steven R Gundry, avoiding lectins can help in weight loss and improve a range of health condictions.

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Salad lessons through WhatsApp

Here’s why over 1,000 people around the world were hooked to a 21-day salad challenge

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OMR tourism, on a budget

The sea, the wetland and the hill — three aspects of the region crammed into an indigent travel schedule

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How Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are upgrading the food and dining scene

There’s a rather delicious race featuring technology and food — and the finish line is digital dining. As consumers, we are all for a more immersive meal which converges the best of taste and tech

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Nivetha Thomas does a comic turn in ‘Brochevarevarura’

She plays a dancer called Mithra, who crosses path with R3 gang and it changes the course of the story

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We’ll trust anyone but a doctor with our health?

It is ironic how many of us trust people with great communication skill than qualified doctors

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We’ll trust anyone but a doctor with our health?

It is ironic how many of us trust people with great communication skill than qualified doctors

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Put out the risk

Why smoking is worse for women’s health than it is for men

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Put out the risk

Why smoking is worse for women’s health than it is for men

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Vinodhini shares her experience playing Kalamma in ‘Game Over’

Vinodhini Vaidyanathan discusses her latest film, and what it takes to be a character artiste in Kollywood

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Sunday, June 23, 2019

The story of Indonesia, through an artistic engagement with its food industry

An exhibit inspired by the culture of food gatherings in Indonesia, tells the social, industrial, and political tale of the country

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I & B ministry yet to provide censor exemption to Anand Patwardhan’s documentary for screening in Kerala fest

The four-hour-long film focusses on the attacks on secularism and rationality in recent years across the country

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TV show to inform youth about British colonialism

Beecham House, the six-part series, will air on ITV

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

‘And the Oscar Goes To...’ review: a simple premise falters due to uncompelling narration

The storyline is woven around the much-used trope of a youth madly in love with the dream of making a film

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Why Manish Malhotra loves Mughal-e-Azam

Couturier and costume designer Manish Malhotra says that period films with rich costume detail appeal to him

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Yogi Babu is dreaming about this Canadian girl

On the sets of Yogi Babu-starrer Gurkha, we bump into model and actor Elyssa Erhardt perfecting her moves for a dream song sequence

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Why Manish Malhotra loves Mughal-e-Azam

Couturier and costume designer Manish Malhotra says that period films with rich costume detail appeal to him

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‘I don’t need to work with top heroines’

...says actor Santhanam, whose next film ‘A1’ (Accused No. 1) is gearing up for release

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‘And the Oscar Goes To...’ review: a unique premise falters due to uncompelling narration

The storyline is woven around the much-used trope of a youth madly in love with the dream of making a film

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Annamanada Parameswara Marar (1952–2019) towered among Kerala’s percussionists

Even with acute diabetes hindering the free movement of his bruised fingers, the doyen anchored a 90-minute panchavadyam just five weeks before his death

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Dial D for dinner

The family asked me how often my mother cooked pasta. Apart from mac and cheese, never. Now we not only get pasta in every shape, but every sauce from ragu to pesto

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Can such a thing as a vegetable biryani be taken seriously?

The debate over biryani has been raging on social media for quite a while now

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Explained | Nadigar Sangam Elections in Tamil Nadu

Vishal’s Pandavar Ani goes against K Bhagyaraj-led Swami Sankaradas Ani this time

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Named after Bachchan, this ‘Kabir Singh’ actor hopes to make a mark

Amit of ‘Arjun Reddy’ reprises his role in ‘Kabir Singh’. He talks about his rough childhood, and his dream to be an actor

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‘Bigil’ just a catchy phrase or meticulously-crafted title?

In the last 20 years, 35 films of ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay have had one-word titles

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How Hindi cinema taught a medical reporter to see doctors without their halos

After Munna Bhai, the doctor has largely been a negative character in the Hindi film

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‘Thala’ and ‘Thalapathy’ fans clash on Twitter

A social media war broke out between fans of actors Vijay and Ajith on the former’s birthday

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Annamanada Parameswara Marar (1952–2019) towered among Kerala’s percussionists

Even with acute diabetes hindering the free movement of his bruised fingers, the doyen anchored a 90-minute panchavadyam just five weeks before his death

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Puppet troupe Tal Betal aims to engage both children and adults

Their plays deal with issues such as autonomy and truth, presented in a simple and entertaining way

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Eat like a local

Bloggers are making a beeline for Madurai’s signature food items

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The countdown has begun...

S P Balasubrahmanyam and Vairamuthu come together on the stage together after more than a decade

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JJ Abrams, son Henry working on new ‘Spider-Man’ comic book miniseries

The story will follow Miles Morales, the main protaganist from ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

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Kareena Kapoor Khan to star opposite Aamir Khan in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’

The film is inspired by Tom Hanks’ ‘Forrest Gump’

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Friday, June 21, 2019

Music and the city

This weekend, catch multiple music events across Hyderabad, keeping with the spirit of Fête de la Musique 2019

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Changing the advertising storyboard

In the aftermath of Cannes Lions, six advertising industry experts from India tell us how advertising is becoming more inclusive of people and technologies

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Insta-famous at Pitti Uomo 2019

The influencers and photographers to follow from Pitti Uomo 2019, the menswear showcase in Florence

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Google Doodle celebrates the 87th birth anniversary of Amrish Puri

Puri left a lasting impression with his villainous roles through the 1980s and 1990s

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Style notes from Colombo — Sri Lankan design showcase in Mumbai

The month-long PR pop-up by Annika Fernando, hosted at Samyukta Nair’s Clove boutique in Mumbai, features eight labels from the island nation

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Akanksha Deo Sharma: IKEA girl with the rice straw project

Akanksha Deo Sharma, IKEA’s only Indian designer, on her creative process and being a part of the Swedish giant’s new project to combat air pollution

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How Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ makes the most of ‘80s nostalgia

Evoking the spirit of the ‘80s by employing elements from the decade’s film, television and music in a modern-day production is a surefire formula for success

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Chinnu Chandni speaks about her namesake in ‘Thamaasha’ who has been breaking many a stereotype

The Thiruvananthapuram-based actor made her Mollywood début in Anuraga Karikkin Vellam

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Jumpsuits for all body types

Kirthana Ravi’s label, Arodhi, features designs for every body type in natural kanchi cotton checks, ikat and khadi

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Satire for our times

The Madras Players’ latest is an adaptation of Manu Joseph’s novel, Miss Laila, Armed and Dangerous

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The aftermath of trauma: on Big Little Lies

After a stellar first edition, the new season of Big Little Lies is firing on all cylinders once again

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Actor Brian Cox and his empire

The British actor on Succession’s latest season and how he’s warming up to the exciting possibilities of web shows

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‘Acting is like breathing to me; how do I not breathe?’

Veteran actor Sheela looks back on bygone times in cinema and her new role in ‘A for Apple’

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Chandan Roy Sanyal on playing an autowallah with a message

The ‘Kaminey’ actor on making his digital début with an eco-friendly web series on SonyLiv, and what her learnt from his days as a struggling actor

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God in today’s web series: more Rambo than loving shepherd

Gone are the days of the hippie Jesus posters; you’re far more likely to come across a authoritarian, muscle-flexing god in films and on TV/ streaming shows

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Acting, writing, directing — Girish Karnad shone in the golden age of parallel cinema

If Karnad wasn’t acting in one of Shyam Benegal’s films, he would be writing part of the screenplay

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‘Toy Story 4’ review: a simple story conceals deeper truths and profundities

Woody, Buzz and the rest of the crew go on an epic road trip in what could well be their last adventure together

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Chris Hemsworth, Batman, Julia Roberts part of Hollywood Walk of Fame’s 2020 class

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Selection Committee released the full list of the honourees on official website

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

An undercurrent of anguish

As a tribute to Santwana Nigam, four of her short stories were staged recently in Delhi

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Pt. Debu Chaudhury: In sync with soul

Even as his disciples paid musical tributes to Pt. Debu Chaudhury on his 84th birthday, the maestro talked about his latest book

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The best melt-in-mouth kebabs in Delhi

Where to gorge on galawati kebabs in Zakir Nagar, Delhi

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The myriad sources of vinegar

From using apples to rice, there are many ways to make this natural souring agent

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Sound connection

Seasoned musicians talk about the deep bond between Indian classical music and Yoga

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I am playing a crazier version of myself: Mini Mathur

Mini Mathur on her mega return to television with “Mind the Malhotras”

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Dhanush was focused about his craft, says Berenice Bejo on ‘The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir’

French actress Berenice Bejo on working with Dhanush in The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, and why it was tough to master ‘Bollywood moves’

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Rising stars on stage

Up-and-coming classical dancers Theertha E Poduval and Surabhi Nambisan showcased their competence at ‘Bharata Keralam’ in the capital city

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‘Kabir Singh’ review: No film for woman

Entitled, toxic hero and a heroine without any agency whatsoever. What’s new?

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An office for a day: on GoFloaters’ sustainable work model

Shyam Sundar Nagarajan and Srivatsan Padmanabhan of GoFloaters, are tying up with hotels and vacant workspaces to create a sustainable work model for all

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‘Bigg Boss’ Season 3 preview: as unnerving as ever

A day inside the Tamil ‘Bigg Boss’ house is a mixture of fun, drama and fake comfort

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The Bharatanatyam dancer who is Britain’s sought-after choreographer

Shobana Jeyasingh, whose dance company completes 30 years, reflects on her journey and her distinctive dance vocabulary

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G.Subramanian And P. Gnana’s works: Simple and rich in detail

Creations of these two artists exude cheer and serenity

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‘Monsoon Photo Walk’ to explore and capture the beauty of Vellayani this rainy season

The event, organised by the Kerala chapter of Open Photography Foundation, will be held on June 23

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Voice against ‘pay and perform’ in dance

The Chennai series of Navapallava was hosted by senior dancer Sailaja on Saturday, June 15, at the Kapaleeswarar temple, Mylapore, Chennai. In her

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THE EDIBLE FOREST

Vivek Vilasini’s latest artistic intervention is a food forest to address society’s food and water issues

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Akriti Singh tells a story like it is

Akriti Singh on how she made a space for herself in the Mumbai theatre scene

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Malini Awasthi: The folk singer who rocks

Malini Awasthi is on a mission to bring regional musical traditions to the centre stage

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Not kind on the audience

Upendra’s film I Love You is turning out to be a money spinner despite its flaws

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A Manifesto for World Music Day

Well-known pianist Anil Srinivasan comes up with a Manifesto for the occasion

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At a new stage

Bengaluru theatre scene is abuzz with young groups, more than ever before. What is the reason for this enthusiasm?

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Mallesham review: A biopic that spells hope

This indie-spirited film is a heart-warming portrayal of tenacity and triumph

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Baring the veiled past

M.D. Pallavi and Bindhumalini celebrated the stories and sang compositions of women ranging in their unique performance, The Threshold

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The extraordinary journey of Dhanush

How the Tamil actor mastered English and went on to star in his debut Hollywood film that hits screens this week

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Divided by caste, united by gender

The play Fair is Foul... attempts a social commentary, looking at how women separated by their caste can come together by their gendered experiences

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Voice with verve

Ahead of World Music Day (June 21), singer Chinmayi Sripaada looks back at her journey and what makes her resilient, in the aftermath of #MeToo

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A sustainable sale

Shivanjali’s recent garage sale had something for everyone

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Sree Vishnu: I was never a topper

The actor, whose film ‘Brochevarevarura’ is releasing soon, says he’s yet to break into the big league but is optimistic

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'Oh! Baby' trailer sees Samantha on a roll

The feel-good film is about a 70-year-old woman, who enters the body of a 20-something

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Shruti Haasan channels her inner super assassin

The actor talks about playing an undercover CIA operative in the Jason Bourne-inspired TV series Treadstone

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‘Avengers:Endgame’ to re-release in a bid to become highest-grossing film of all time

New version of the movie to feature unseen footage and a tribute as well

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Brevity is the soul of wit

Jayaprakash Kuloor’s Tarson, which was staged in Thrissur, featured Sunil Sukhada and SP Sreekumar

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Peter Frampton’s farewell tour

Peter Frampton has always been a bit of an enigma. On the one hand, he’s acclaimed as one of the most proficient rock guitarists, playing for the Herd

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‘Flags and songs are not nationalism’

In the run-up to the release of ‘Article 15’, a film on caste politics, Anubhav Sinha talks about using films to talk about the idea of India, while keeping the popular idiom of cinema intact.

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School of Santhi organises open group yoga session on International Yoga Day

The Thiruvananthapuram-based yoga training centre will conduct the session, led by yoga master Kannan Shanmugham, on the Museum premises on June 21

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Nadigar Sangam elections indefinitely postponed by the Registrar of Societies

Order comes after 62 members of the Sangam complained of their names missing from voters’ list

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Akshay Narvekar talks Bombay Shirt Company’s USP

A personal desire to wear custom-made shirts led the ISB alumnus to venture into Bombay Shirt Company

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Fresh air and friendships

At 6:00 am, the silence in Race Course is startling. More so when you look at the number of people around. Only occasional bursts of laughter and sounds of greeting punctuate the silence.This is possibly the best time to watch people. One group is discussing life and politics as they walk; parents and children are spending time together before the day begins; young athletes are preparing for competitions and many others are just breathing in the fresh early morning air.The huge trees that line the walkway on either side are a source of clean air. Take a slow deep breath and smell the dew from the night before. One can never truly be lonely here because everyone smiles at each other, whether they know you or not.A young girl walks holding her father’s hand and says she doesn’t mind waking up early to come here as she loves spending time with her dad. Elsewhere another boy exercises enthusiastically with his father and another teenager is spotted walking with his mother laughing and talking. The younger generation is not as disconnected as people seem to think it is.

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Fresh air and friendships

At 6:00 am, the silence in Race Course is startling. More so when you look at the number of people around. Only occasional bursts of laughter and sounds of greeting punctuate the silence.This is possibly the best time to watch people. One group is discussing life and politics as they walk; parents and children are spending time together before the day begins; young athletes are preparing for competitions and many others are just breathing in the fresh early morning air.The huge trees that line the walkway on either side are a source of clean air. Take a slow deep breath and smell the dew from the night before. One can never truly be lonely here because everyone smiles at each other, whether they know you or not.A young girl walks holding her father’s hand and says she doesn’t mind waking up early to come here as she loves spending time with her dad. Elsewhere another boy exercises enthusiastically with his father and another teenager is spotted walking with his mother laughing and talking. The younger generation is not as disconnected as people seem to think it is.

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Some Kombucha, anyone?

The fermented tea, which is known for its health benefits, is finding a growing number of takers in the city

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True to his origins

Crafts Council Tamil Nadu welcomes renowned Kalamkari artist J Niranjan to the Coimbatore Crafts Bazaar, 2019

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Going with the gut: In Delhi’s first fully vegan cafe

Run by a strictly vegan husband-wife duo, Nut and Bowls in the GK2 Market, is a vegan delivery service and cafe

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Sold on soap

Floral-scented soaps, fruit-infused soaps, goat milk soaps... hand-crafted soaps find a growing clientèle

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Lounging with the angels in Bangkok

Here’s an indulgent way to spend a day in the city

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A peek into the shelves of United Nations Library

The Library in Geneva, with its treasure trove of rare documents, is more than just a research hub for diplomats and scholars. It holds within its artistic walls the story of international peace and cooperation

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Sri Lanka is open for business, again

The island country’s tourism sector soldiers on with hopes of revival post the Easter terror attacks

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I am not cut out for franchise films, says Danny Boyle

Boyle was replaced by 'True Detective' and 'Maniac' director Cary Joji Fukunaga on the film

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’Pretty Woman’ originally had dark ending, reveals Julia Roberts

The original film was titled '3000' and ended with Roberts' character Vivian Ward shoved out of a car by someone in a dirty alley

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Saiyami Kher to star in Anurag Kashyap’s next

Actor Saiyami Kher has bagged filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s next directorial, which is currently in production. Saiyami, who made her debut with Rakeysh

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Heard of, but never seen

Godachi Maharudrappa’s filmVyapthi Pradeshada Horagiddareis about a group of artistes called the Buguda Janaga

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Shruti Haasan joins USA Network’s Jason Bourne-universe series ‘Treadstone’

The show will follow fictional CIA Black-Ops program Operation Treadstone, which was the program that created superspy Jason Bourne, played by actor Matt Damon in four films.

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‘Aadai’ teaser: Amala Paul film’s new teaser shocks viewers

Amala Paul’s daring new teaser for her next film Aadai has once again proven that she’s an actress not afraid to take risks for a demanding role. The

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Music festival style from the MTV Movie Awards red carpet

How to rock these casual red carpet looks at upcoming outdoor festivals like Tomorrowland and Burning Man

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Music festival style from the MTV Movie Awards red carpet

How to rock these casual red carpet looks at upcoming outdoor festivals like Tomorrowland and Burning Man

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F N Souza: between melancholy and irony

The ongoing show, is the second of Akara Art’s ten-part anniversary celebration

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Preparing your car for the monsoon

Get your car rain-ready by sending it for service and ensuring these must-dos are followed

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Why ‘Thumbaa’ is a child-friendly film

Director Harish Ram on the challenges of scripting Thumbaa as a children-friendly film

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‘Murder Mystery’ review: a fun film that utilises the tropes of the genre

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler have a blast as they make their way through Europe

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The first of the many sandwich shops on Montieth Road, Egmore

Shoppers, students and museum visitors flock to Balaji Sandwich Shop near Alsa Mall on a daily basis

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Big and beautiful

The Hector boasts multiple powertrain options and a lengthy list of features

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Why you should read the fine print on a nutrition label

Learn how to read food product labels to design a diet best suited for you

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Why you should read the fine print on a nutrition label

Learn how to read food product labels to design a diet best suited for you

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‘Is it true that apple cider vinegar is good for weight-loss?’

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra answers questions our readers have about healthy diets

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‘Is it true that apple cider vinegar is good for weight-loss?’

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra answers questions our readers have about healthy diets

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Bengaluru’s bFLAT bar turns 10

Arati Rao goes down memory lane to piece together the success story of the performance arts space

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ dominates MTV Movie & TV Awards, as fan favourites take home honours

Epic fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones’ also won best show

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Carrying on the Avenger legacy

The Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is easier on the pocket, even though it outshines others in similar category

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Does mainstream Kollywood have ‘Pride’?

Pride Month is well and truly upon us, and now is a good time to reflect upon the depiction of LGBTQIA+ culture in Tamil cinema

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This mom-of-two is the country’s first civilian BASE jumper

Meet Archana Sardana, India’s first civilian Building Aerial Span Earth (BASE) jumper

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This mom-of-two is the country’s first civilian BASE jumper

Meet Archana Sardana, India’s first civilian Building Aerial Span Earth (BASE) jumper

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Monday, June 17, 2019

After a decade, black tiger shrimps stage a comeback in Kerala

Authorities says that MPEDA’s efforts to revive the production of black tiger shrimps on a mass sale of its seeds have been receiving encouraging feedback.

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Here’s how yoga helps runners

Runners look for stability, flexibility, endurance and the ability to be present-in-the-moment, and certified instructor Prashanth C Anand says they will find all that and more in yoga

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What is aqua yoga?

Ever felt like jumping into a pool of lukewarm water, to destress? It isn’t uncommon any more, to find people sporting swimwear, and stretching in poo

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Here’s how yoga helps runners

Runners look for stability, flexibility, endurance and the ability to be present-in-the-moment, and certified instructor Prashanth C Anand says they will find all that and more in yoga

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What is aqua yoga?

Ever felt like jumping into a pool of lukewarm water, to destress? It isn’t uncommon any more, to find people sporting swimwear, and stretching in poo

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How to cook breakfast in under 15 minutes

How to get the first meal of the day ready, with just a little bit of planning

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How to cook breakfast in under 15 minutes

How to get the first meal of the day ready, with just a little bit of planning

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The rise of yoga

Women in California are flocking to yoga classes, while men in Delhi are flocking to gyms. If this does not prove that Kalyug is here, I don’t know wh

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Word of Mouth

Director Aravind Kaushik talks about four of his favourite films

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The rise of yoga

Women in California are flocking to yoga classes, while men in Delhi are flocking to gyms. If this does not prove that Kalyug is here, I don’t know wh

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A chat with music engineer DJ Dauwd

How Berlin-based music engineer DJ Dauwd draws inspiration from different parts of the world and builds relationships with audiences

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Chennai’s metal music scene

With metal gigs slowly becoming a regular part of the city’s musiccalendar, we take a look at some bands to watch out for

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Mother of all roles

Jhansi has a diverse platter on hand, beginning with ‘Mallesham’ and ‘Brochevarevarura’

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‘Baasha’ is back, courtesy of Munishkanth’s new web series

The first-day-first-show atmosphere surrounding Rajinikanth’s 1995 superhit Baasha has been recreated for upcoming Tamil web series Postman

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Lyricist Karthik Netha on love, life and everything in between

Karthik Netha on how words just pour when he places pen on paper

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‘Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story’ review: Come to the circus

Martin Scorsese’s new Netflix documentary on Bob Dylan is a gloriously-playful look at 1975’s ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’

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‘Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story’ review: Come to the circus

Martin Scorsese’s new Netflix documentary on Bob Dylan is a gloriously-playful look at 1975’s ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’

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The hunt is on

A turf war between mother and daughter is at the heart of this episode

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Building concretedreams

Meet Vasanth Kalyan, who slowly but steadily, wants to make his mark in the world of cinema

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This new Zee5 series is inspired by a Indo-Pak story

Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina, chat with us about Kaafir, the eight-episode series on Zee5

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Zeenat Aman joins the cast of Ashutosh Gowariker’s historical drama ‘Panipat’

The film also features actors Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in prominent roles

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Change agents

Deepthi Ganta’s short film Anaganaga Oka Nanna is an ode to fathers who change the narrative

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

Shah Rukh Khan to voice for ‘The Lion King’ in Hindi along with son Aryan

“As a father, I can totally relate with Mufasa and the endearing relationship he shares with his son — Simba,” says Shah Rukh Khan

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‘Adithya Varma’ teaser: Dhruv Vikram shines in this Arjun Reddy remake

The film, which was re-shot after the Director Bala’s version was controversially dropped, promises to be a faithful replica of the original.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Romeo and Juliet director Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96

Famed for bringing Shakespeare to the cinema-going masses

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Tripura to set up museum to showcase R.D. Burman’s work

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb invited renowned singer Asha Bhosle to visit the State and inaugurate the museum

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Cocktail of fragrances

Bath & Body Works launches their first store in south India in the city with a gust of limoncello

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‘Tughlaq’ by Girish Karnad

The first scene of Girish Karnad’s second play, Tughlaq, published in Kannada in 1964 when he was 26 years old and later translated by the playwright

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The grand unravelling of a murder mystery across a magnificent dining table

When the Maharaja met the gentleman from Moscow

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‘Oh! Baby’, Samantha goes food hopping

The actress teamed up with Fooddrifter for promotional videos of the film

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‘Oh! Baby’, Samantha goes food hopping

The actress teamed up with Fooddrifter for promotional videos of the film

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I had come seeking beauty, and didn’t have to travel far: Notes from Kyoto

‘Was relieved to find no tourists since the cherry trees had not blossomed’

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‘Unda’ film review: Hitting the target, fair and square

Khalid Rahman’s ‘Unda’ is an immensely realistic narrative, part satiric and part poignant

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Shop Art Art Shop: an art residency in the hills of Himachal Pradesh

The third edition of the unique residency was held last week in a little village called Gunehar

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Between weft and warp

As ‘Mallesham’, the Telugu biopic on ikat weaver and innovator Chintakindi Mallesham gets ready to hit the screens, we go behind the scenes

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Between weft and warp

As Mallesham, the Telugu biopic on ikat weaver and innovator Chintakindi Mallesham gets ready to hit the screens, we go behind the scenes

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Mind matters

A session by Shyamanthak Kiran will have him bring forth his life and struggles with mental health issues

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Madhavan and Simran reunite after 17 years for Nambi Narayanan biopic

Duo will be seen together in the movie, 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'

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Revel in rainbow colours

This Pride month, three participants at Mobbera Foundation’s recent Queer Fiesta share their stories and struggles, even as they celebrate life in the ever-inclusive city

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Need more biopics of musicians

Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam on why she considers Thillana Mohanambal a classic

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When Sivaji Ganesan said MGR does better stunts

MG Ramachandran’s body double, stunt master Sahul Amir, explains the under-appreciated lives of stuntmen

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'My wife denies me biriyani inspired by ‘Naadhas’ Senthil'

30 years since its release, ‘Karakattakaran’ means different things for many people. For Praveen Kumar, it is a spoof unto itself

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‘Karakattakaran 2’ is not happening, says actor Ramarajan

Thirty years since Ganghei Amaren’s epic blockbuster ‘Karakattakaran’ hit the screens, we ask Ramarajan, the film’s hero, to take us back in time

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Friday, June 14, 2019

Of sauces, spices and strognoff in Kochi

From in-house tomato ketchup to breads baked on order, Westley’s Resto Cafe in Kochi is doing its bit for preservative-free eating

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A new way of showing Kerala

Kochi-based filmmaker Anoodha Kunnath tells a Kerala story through her films

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The sustainable choices we make

Shoe planters, steel straws, areca leaf plates, cloth bags...the sustainability debate has moved into practice in Kochi

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‘Degree Show 2019’ displays diverse collection of artworks by students of the College of Fine Arts in Thiruvananthapuram

Paintings, sculptures, installations and applied art works on show at the college art galleries in Thiruvananthapuram

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‘Suttu Pidikka Utharavu’ review: Banking on a twist

The smart twenty-minute final stretch salvages what could have ended up as a routine fast-paced thriller

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Matching steps tothe rhythm of life

Choreographer Sam on how dance can create positive vibes among the younger generation

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The power of a spa and a quick nap

From the welcome cup of tea to the actual treatment, the signature spas at Taj Vivanta are difficult to resist

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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Catherine Rénier on the 2019 Gyrotourbillon

The first woman to lead Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Catherine Rénier talks about master classes and this year’s impressive Gyrotourbillon

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Panerai watches: Made for the open seas

Free diving in French Polynesia or an Arctic exploration with Mike Horn? Panerai’s CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue steps up watch marketing with Submersible ‘experiences’

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On India’s watch: Nirupesh Joshi’s Bangalore Watch Company

With two editions out, Bangalore Watch Company is popularising fine watchmaking in the Indian market

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Don’t conform. Customise your luxury watch

Designer Virgil Abloh’s ‘blacked out’ Patek Philippe to experimental tropical patinas — personalisation is how watch connoisseurs are staying unique

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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar lashes out at Vishal

Actress accuses the 'Ayogya' star of double standards after his team's Nadigar Sangam election campaign video which accuses actor-politician R Sarathkumar of abuse of power

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Chennai’s great tattoo exchange

Get tattooed by artists like Sunny Bhanushali, D’Crank and Naveen Nandakumar of Irezumi at Neotribe’s Tarazwa, a tattoo festival at Amethyst in Chennai this weekend

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Chennai’s great tattoo exchange

Get tattooed by artists like Sunny Bhanushali, D’Crank and Naveen Nandakumar of Irezumi at Neotribe’s Tarazwa, a tattoo festival at Amethyst in Chennai this weekend

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Tripping on terrazzo

Why the material’s durable nature is ideal for the living room, bedroom and kitchen, says Bindu Gopal Rao

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A step to change

#StepUpNow challenge; this online campaign surges ahead to break gender stereotypes

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‘Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja’ review: A lesson in shooting blanks

At less than two hours of runtime, Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja feels like a slightly longer version of a YouTube spoof video

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Fresh spin on Shakuntala

Dancer Pujitha Krishna explores Shakuntala’s emotional journey and her resilience in the face of insurmountable challenges

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Bumble pushes Bizz

Surpassing 10 lakh users in India, Bumble is now putting its might behind its professional networking mode, Bizz

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A step to change

#StepUpNow challenge; this online campaign surges ahead to break gender stereotypes

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‘Game Over’ review: A masterful thriller that is both fun and torturous

Game Over is a unique, ambitious, unsettling film that is a marvellous achievement in the psychological horror genre

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Bryan Singer to pay $150,000 to resolve rape accusation

Filmmaker Bryan Singer is set to pay $150,000 to settle allegations that he raped a 17-year-old boy in 2003. Cesar Sanchez-Guzman said in a lawsuit f

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Why composer Ron Ethan is nervous about ‘Game Over’

The music director discusses the tunes of his latest film, his obsession with games, and why he would love to do a mass outing

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Rice is nice

Don’t give up on carbs yet. There are a host of heritage varieties of rice to explore... some nutty, some fragrant and most rather healthy

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Four places to watch India vs Pakistan in Bengaluru

Here’s a list of places to watch the India-Pakistan game on Sunday

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I looked up to Tobey Maquire and Andrew Garfield: Tom Holland

Tom Holland looks back at the time he auditioned for Spider-Man, and discusses his favourite villains

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Into a women’s soul

Seven monologues written by men, will examine female desires and hopes

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A fearless upholder of creativity

Girish Karnad, like many of his contemporaries, was as much critical of the Left as he was of the Hindutva Right. What made him stand apart from the rest was his courage to stick his neck out and speak truth to power, and even face adverse criticism

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Don Cheadle to star in sci-fi drama ‘Don’t Look Deeper’

Avengers star Don Cheadle is set to feature in science fiction drama Don’t Look Deeper.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show from short-form

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Friday Review pays tribute to ‘Crazy’ Mohan

He had multiple dimensions to his genius

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The voice that thought aloud

Girish Karnad remained absent in most discussions about him, instead he chose to immerse himself in work

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His soul was in Kannada

Though his plays were translated into several languages of India and the world, Girish Karnad’s thoughts and emotions had their moorings in Kannada. He was a global figure, but he kept his relationship with Kannada language and writing intact

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Roshan Mathew is racing ahead

The actor to play the lead in Anurag Kashyap’s movie

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Speaking from a creative space

In Karnad’s imagination there were no boundaries, his pursuit of art and truth had an unfailing honesty

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Stars on stage

The SPIC MACAY convention saw some sterling performances by the stalwarts of Indian classical and folk music

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Girish Karnad: A visionary playwright

Rooted in Indian tradition, Girish Karnad’s plays will continue to converse with the contemporary world

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‘Leila’ dares to ask questions: Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi on what makes the latest Netflix original series special

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Composer Sooraj S Kurup on his hit track from ‘Luca’

The song ‘Ore kannal’ is trending on the music charts

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Cops in action

Director Khalidh Rahman, who made a dream debut with ‘Anuraga Karikkinvellam’, is back with Mammootty-starrer ‘Unda’, set in Chattisgarh

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‘There should be no colonisation in art’

Versatile artiste Alberto Ruiz Lopez has been erasing boundaries between dance and theatre

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Of benevolence and devotion

Inimitable Nelliyodu Vasudevan Nampoothiri excelled as Kuchela at a performance of ‘Kuchelavritham’ in the capital city

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Vibrant exposition of the Ramayana

Precision and coordination in choreography stood out in ‘Abha’, a retelling of the epic presented by Punyah Dance Company

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My top five movies are...

Dr Lulu Mathews, Institute of Palliative Medicine, Kozhikode, writes in her top five movies

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Manmadhudu 2 teaser: Never too late

Director Rahul Ravindran’s rom-com rides on Nagarjuna’s romantic image

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Mary J. Blige to receive BET Lifetime Achievement Award

In a career spanning three decades, she has eight multi-platinum albums to her credit.

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The collective experience of cinema is different, says ‘Oh! Baby’ director Nandini Reddy

Nandini Reddy chats about working with Samantha in ‘Oh! Baby’ releasing next month, and on doing web series

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Parkour in Hyderabad; freedom of the form

A precision jump onto a ledge. A breezy rail walk. A Double Kong between buildings. Parkour in Hyderabad has its agile champions and they want more to enjoy the frisson fun

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Parkour in Hyderabad; freedom of the form

A precision jump onto a ledge. A breezy rail walk. A Double Kong between buildings. Parkour in Hyderabad has its agile champions and they want more to enjoy the frisson fun

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Prabhas has something for ‘die-hard fans’

Saaho teaser promises a lot of action and some clever jibes

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Thailand Film Festival back to Delhi

To continue the endeavour of bridging the gap between the cultures of India and Thailand, the third edition of Thai Film Festival is all set to return

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No ‘Endgame’ for Avengers’ fan: he’s seen film 110 times

Works for 10 hours, watches movie two times on weekdays

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How to make authentic 'avakaya', the Hyderbadi mango pickle

Here's the authentic recipe of 'avakaya', the mango pickle from Hyderabad.

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C Balagopal writes on the launch of Maveli stores in Kerala

In his new book, ‘Maveli and Market Intervention’ , author C Balagopal recalls how the government of Kerala rolled out the red carpet for the legendary ruler of Kerala by setting up outlets that sold essentials

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StarDoer connects job seekers and providers

The app is a listing platform for localised everyday jobs

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Thiruvananthapuram-based entrepreneur Rakesh Rajeev’s Hyve Sports helps you weave bespoke jerseys of your choice

Hyve Sports, based in Kinfra International Apparel Park, has manufacturing units in Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruppur

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'Nerkonda Paarvai' trailer: 'Thala' Ajith in rousing form in this 'Pink' remake

'Nerkonda Paarvai' which is a remake of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Pink' is touted to hit screens on August 10

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Attakkalari’s first ever workshop and audition in Thiruvananthapuram

Get introduced to the dance vocabulary of Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts at a workshop and audition on June 22

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Is Mount Everest getting crowded?

This year saw an unprecedented number of climbers make a bid to conquer the highest mountain. Here’s what to expect when you are jostling your way to summit Everest

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Notes from Arunachal

Fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter Taba Chake says he likes to explore performing in different Indian languages

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Like father, like son, especially on a train

Every year, this father-son duo goes on unusual train journeys across continents. This time, it is from Puno to Cusco high up in the Andes

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A brush with letters

Vidya Kumaresan of Namakkal talks about her entry into the world of calligraphy

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Father’s Day shout out to all the papas who plan family trips

Years of chasing wildlife together has created a different love language of sorts between a baby boomer and his two millennials. This Father’s Day, a tribute

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Fruits around a stick

Ice lollies in myriad flavours is what Tarun Anand loves to make

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How this 5655-carat, 1,133-gram Zambian emerald came to Delhi

Go see this landmark stone at Diacolor, a jewellery boutique in Delhi

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All that’s bready and meaty, at Tres in Delhi

The new Sunday brunch at Tres takes some of the 31 botanicals from The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, to create a lazy family-style afternoon

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Vijay Sethupathi reunites with Aishwarya Rajessh

: Vijay Sethupathi's signing spree shows no sign of stopping. The actor, who has had two releases in 2019 — Petta and Super Deluxe, has a long line of

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Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Sooryavanshi’ release date advanced to avert clash with ‘Inshallah’

‘Inshallah’ starring Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt is being directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

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Deepika Padukone joins Ranveer Singh in ‘83’

Deepika Padukone is set to star in upcoming sports drama, “83” with her husband, actor Ranveer Singh. Deepika will essay the role of Romi Dev, wife to

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Three girls, a man and a dingy building

The sets of Karky creeped us out, and it had all the makings of a thriller film — dark rooms, dim lights, and a hero with an unwavering stare

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Tigers and territories

Wildlife filmmaker Kalyan Varma filmed tigress Raj Bhera and her cubs for more than three years, for the series Dynasties

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Kashish hits milestone ten

Sridhar Rangayan on what lies ahead for the city’s first and only queer film festival, now celebrating its tenth edition

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Run for plastic-free oceans

If you’re in Delhi or Mumbai, here’s how you can pull on your sneakers and hit the track for a cleaner marine environment

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TVS Apache RR 310 gets an image makeover

TVS has given its flagship motorcycle a few updates along the way to address some issues

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Run for plastic-free oceans

If you’re in Delhi or Mumbai, here’s how you can pull on your sneakers and hit the track for a cleaner marine environment

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Blazing a trail

The most hardcore version of the Compass is here. But there’s a lot more to it than just off-road capability

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Manish Malhotra on individuality and sustainability

At a recent Chennai event, the designer Manish Malhotra looked back at his journey spanning three decades and discussed future plans, both within and beyond the world of fashion

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Easy on the pocket,good for the waist

Head to the park to work out using gym equipment, free of cost

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Easy on the pocket,good for the waist

Head to the park to work out using gym equipment, free of cost

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HBO pitches much-criticised Game of Thrones finale 'The Iron Throne' for Emmys nomination

'The Iron Throne' has also been submitted for a Best Directing nod, which has enraged fans further

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Why Sivakarthikeyan is opting for a strategy change post ‘Mr Local’

Post the dismal outing of his last film, Sivakarthikeyan has reset his priorities

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Stop! Don’t throw

Teachers of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, gave ideas how one could be creative and fashion wealth out of waste

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Rasika Dugal is ready for her big role

The actor on taking the lead in future projects and how Humorously Yours offered a breather between heavy duty roles

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How the classic song ‘Thakita thadhimi’ from ‘Sagara Sangamam’ was filmed

A look at the events that led to the filming of the ‘Thakita thadhimi’ song from Sagara Sangamam, which won Ilaiyaraaja his first National Award

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Cat and house matters

If you are a cat lover, sign up at the The Cattery Club of Coimbatore to meet others like you

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Donate life

It is World Blood Donor Day on June 14 and here is all you need to know before donating blood

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Donate life

It is World Blood Donor Day on June 14 and here is all you need to know before donating blood

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The Old Book, Market

Not only are you likely to find the book you are looking for here, you may also stumble upon some treasures

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Bhupen Khakhar’s gay love painting sets new auction record at UK auction

Mr. Khakhar’s painting, unveiled in 1986, had made him the first Indian artist to disclose his sexual orientation through his work

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Review: 'When They See Us'

The underlying theme of truth and justice under the most trying circumstances is what makes this series so powerful and so deeply impacting

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Three artists, three different worlds

Triloka focusses on emerging artists who discuss urban cityscapes, anxiety issues and agrarian lifestyles

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Geena Davis to join ‘GLOW’ season 3

Geena Davis will portray Sandy Devereaux St Clair in the Netflix comedy show

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Return of the native

With its treasure trove of aquatic life, Chennai Public Aquarium is India’s first World Biotope

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The age of virtual reality fitness is here: are India gyms ready?

There’s a new fitness phenomenon thanks to Virtual Reality — and it’s letting us exercise in our own world, powering through tsunamis and becoming the superheroes we’ve always wanted to be

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Traversing the meandering lanes of emotions

Saswati Sen deciphers the importance of abhinaya in Kathak, and its increasing presence in popular imagination

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Try out these natural cleansers that are easy to make, toxic-free and pocket-friendly

...And clean up your act with non-toxic cleansers that are good for you and the environment

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Steven Spielberg penning horror series for Quibi

According to Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg, the users will only be able to see the show when their phone knows it is dark outside

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Remembering Girish Karnad: five of his finest films

Revolutionary filmmaker, writer and actor Girish Karnad, who passed away on Monday morning, was much-loved for his film and television roles that ear

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Girish Karnad: Any play of any period has to become relevant and contemporary

An unpublished interview with Girish Karnad from 2018, on the sidelines of his published play Rakshasa Tangadi

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Veteran Tamil playwright and actor ‘Crazy’ Mohan dies at 67

Born as Mohan Rangachari, ‘Crazy’ was a nom de plume that he acquired after his popular play ‘Crazy Thieves in Palavakkam’.

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Novelty wears away

Swanberg wants to pack his Chicago with middle-class people whose problems range from the absence of love to discovering bonhomie in strange places

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Music and memories with the maverick genius

Isai Kondadum Isai -- a celebration of maestro Ilayaraja’s 76th birthday -- was a live encounter with the composer’s genius. It was also a very special occasion because his six decade old friend, singer S.P. Balasubramaniam was back with him

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The learning path

Patha, an online Bharatanatyam production by Sneha Narayan, deals with the path to be followed by an ardent shishya

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Taking Devnagri to the world

At Calligraphies in Conversation, an ongoing international meet on calligraphy in San Francisco, a special focus on Indian lettering, especially Devnagri

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Grandma is calling the shots

Ammuchi, a new show on the YouTube channel Nakkalites has grabbed over two million views

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Sunday, June 9, 2019

Baggage claims

It is a dwindling profession, but KM Safi is happy with his job as the bag repair man

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Does dry needling work?

The technique is gaining popularity to treat pain and movement impairment

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Does dry needling work?

The technique is gaining popularity to treat pain and movement impairment

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High heels will die, like corsets did

Many women now choose comfortable shoes over high heels

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High heels will die, like corsets did

Many women now choose comfortable shoes over high heels

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Yami thrilled with gift from Jackie Chan

Yami and Hrithik Roshan were in Beijing recently for the promotions of Kaabil

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Reactions to Girish Karnad’s death | Our cultural world is poorer today, says President Kovind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he will be “remembered for his versatile acting across all mediums”.

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Ditch those chemicals

...And clean up your act with non-toxic cleansers that are good for you and the environment

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Ditch those chemicals

...And clean up your act with non-toxic cleansers that are good for you and the environment

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Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad dies at 81

He succumbed to multiple-organ failure at his residence in Bengaluru.

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Writer Manoj Nair found dead at his Kochi home

Musician and writer Manoj Nair was found dead at his rented house at Saudi, Fort Kochi, on Saturday afternoon.Originally from Irinjalakkuda in Thrissu

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Vishal and team file nominations for Nadigar Sangam elections

Veteran actor Bhagyaraj-led faction to contest against ‘Pandavar Ani’

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Balaji Mohan became a Selvaraghavan fan after watching this film

The ‘Maari 2’ director shares his list of favourite films

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Why Indian street art is not necessarily anti-establishment

In less than a decade since, there has been an explosion in the number of graffiti artists in the country

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Thai streetfood: The breath of the wok

What happened when mum abandoned me temporarily in a streetfood market in Bangkok

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When murder and food come together in a book...

Can the hand that wields a ladle also stick a dagger into someone?

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Beyond a decorative space

Telugu films spend little time to flesh out the role and identity if the female protagonist beyond arm candy

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Why ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ is Badrinath’s favourite film?

Subramaniam Badrinath discusses the influence of larger-than-life characters who fight insurmountable odds

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Endless Kenny G or brutal ringtones — industrial music is out to get you

A honey voice, supported by a full orchestra, was serenading me: “1 million SMS freeeeeheehehee, mobile-to-mobile absoluuutely freeee, incoming freeeee, outgoing only 90 paisayyyy.”

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Jogen Chowdhury’s new gallery is a much-needed pick-me-up for Kolkata’s art world

“The people of Calcutta are not that interested in the visual arts. This gallery may reverse that trend.”

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There aren’t many good offers that come my way: Konkona Sensharma

Directed by Tanuja Chandra and written by Gazal Dhaliwal, Konkana’s latest ‘A Monsoon Date’ is available on Eros Now.

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This young skateboarder from Chennai is the star of an Oscar-shortlisted film

‘Kamali’, the 24-minute short film, recently won Best Documentary at the Atlanta Film Festival

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Quirky, with tradition to match

Kanakavalli’s racks may just hold the perfect blouse for your kanjivaram sari

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This Chennai firm is raising the interior profile of homes, vintage style

A trio of interior designers think they have it all figured on how to raise the profile of your home interiors by adding the right antique piece

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Stars and sons

Amar is one of the most disappointing launch pads for a star son. The director is lucky that Ambareesh is not around

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What goes into making a meme?

After #Pray_For_Naesamani trended worldwide, we speak to meme makers to understand the process, and why they are earning flirtatious glances from the Tamil film industry

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‘Kolaigaran’, ‘Bharat’ 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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Friday, June 7, 2019

Queer Flicks: A film fest that’s screened for pride

A contest for queer filmmakers from across the country brings the winning films to Delhi

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Stand-up is passé, as Pomedy makes its way to Delhi

Pomedy brings together standup comedy and poetry, to offer a comment on society, by eliciting both laughs and effecting poignant moments

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After-Id celebrations

Biryani Central delivers heritage at your doorstep

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Oceans 3

Rajesh Ramkumar, retired commander, Indian Navy: Saluting the oceans

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With Good Omens, Neil Gaiman proves he is ever the game changer

After writing books, comics and screenplays, the multi-hyphenate has conquered streaming, with Good Omens turning a massive hit in just days

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OCEANS 3

Fisher KC Rekha: The ocean is a mother

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OCEANS 3

A mystery, a means of livelihood and a marvel, the oceans mean something to everybody

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When Nature warns building sector

Cyclone Fani devastated infrastructure because we ignored sustainable designing and healthy construction practices. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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Hoping for a housing revival

RBI decision to reduce repo rate reflects government plans to boost growth. It is for banks to pass on the benefits to consumers

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Water and the density question

If you are a new buyer, it would be wise to ask the following questions from the builder, says S. Vishwanath

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Take advantage of the setback

Turn it into a stylish relaxation zone, with greenery, comfortable seating and a swing too. By Nandhini Sundar

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‘Kolaigaran’ review: A killer tale

A well-executed whodunit that would have been even better had it had more zing

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A nose for EDM

Find an AR Rahman connection and olfactory effects at the inaugural edition of the Electronica Music Festival today

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Book your Maldivian island at Cheval Blanc Randheli

At LVMH’s tropical Cheval Blanc Randheli, bespoke gets new meaning with private flights, luxury yachts and an almost telepathic staff

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George Fernandez’ art for the environment

George Fernandez’ art draws attention to man's assault on Nature

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Barack and Michelle Obama to produce podcasts for Spotify

The Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions has signed a multiyear deal with Spotify to produce inspirational podcasts.

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Pragya Pallavi on releasing India’s first openly queer-themed album, ‘Queerism’

A month after releasing India’s first openly queer music album, Pragya Pallavi urges everyone in every marginalised community to make their voices heard

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iCame, iSaw, iLeft: R.I.P. iTunes

Listening to music is an activity that begs for habit-forming. But technology marches on restlessly — to what end?

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Vimukthi Jayasundara’s films offer a lyrical critique of war and modernity

“I am glad my films are causing some provocation,” says the Sri Lankan director

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Indian food bloggers’ recipe for success

They burst onto the food blogging scene when it was still unheard of. Three bloggers tell us how they manage to stay relevant despite the changing face of the Internet

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The Key to erotica in cinema

Italian filmmaker Tinto Brass’ adaptation of a Japanese novel, set during the Mussolini regime, is about more than just sex

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How cinematographer Robert Richardson plays with light

Cinematographer Robert Richardson on working with three of the industry’s biggest filmmakers and the visual language in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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Can’t stop, won’t stop: the rise of Tamil rap

How hip-hop and a fondness for their mother tongue helped these artistes find their beat

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge: on Fleabag and Bond 25

The Fleabag and Killing Eve creator and Bond 25 co-writer on her fresh and honest portrayal of women

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‘A palate cleanser’: Amazon Prime’s latest Mind the Malhotras

Former MTV VJs Mini Mathur and Cyrus Sahukar insist Mind the Malhotras is a break from regular programming

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7 design blunders to avoid

Opt for lightweight furniture and the right artwork, says Teja Lele Desai

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Disaster management: on the HBO series, Chernobyl

Why the five-part series, Chernobyl, is the most astounding show you’ll watch this year

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

Veggies in a van: FresCura

FresCura bridges the last mile gap by bringing fresh veggies every day to your doorstep

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What you need to know about the air you breathe

A photo-journalistic exhibit in Bikaner House, Delhi is an eye-opener on India’s air pollution crisis

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‘Thamaasha’ review: a simple, sensitive take on bodyshaming

Ashraf Hamza's Thamaasha is the kind of film that creeps into your conscience and stays there for its immense sensitivity

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Hippi review: Awkward muddle of a romance

An oddly put together Hippi is a cumbersome watch

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Doesn’t hold you hostage

The Indian adaptation of the Israeli show is an exercise in futility

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Breaking every chain

Meet belly dancer Eshan Hilal who celebrates his life using dance

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In a quandary

When faced with a choice, would you choose mango or jackfruit?

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Satisfaction for the green soul

Having just observed World Environment Day, how about an eco-friendly meal at Hyderabad’s Babai Bhojanam?

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Remembering Jiggs Kalra

The man who first made food writing a matter of pride, passed away on Tuesday

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Exploring hasya rasa in Bharatanatyam

Bragha Bessell in her lec-dem for Natyarangam explored humour in the classical dance form

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‘Chernobyl’ surpasses ‘Game of Thrones’ to become highest rated IMDb show

HBO’s Chernobyl, which dramatises one of the world’s worst man-made catastrophes due to an explosion in a nuclear plant, has surpassed shows such as G

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Melange of classical dance forms

Performances at Bhavanjali celebrated the beauty of classical styles

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Taming of a ‘terror’ father

‘Appa Version 2.0’ is take on changing milieu

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A whole new ball game

Take on the Ashes in Cricket 19 or unleash war in an ancient Chinese ‘Game of Thrones’ in Total War: Three Kingdoms

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A Kathakali recital of Nizhalkuthu in Thiruvananthapuram portrayed the story of Duryodhana and Bharatha Malayan

The performance was organised under the aegis of Natyagramam as part of its 17th anniversary celebrations

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Lilium: In full bloom

Chandrakumar’s ‘Lilium’ is about technique, colour and Nature’s glory

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Dance like Queen Harish

The popular Rajasthani dancer, who recently died in an accident, took folk arts to the international stage

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Rhythm of the celestial sphere

With the help of literary references and sculptures we turn the spotlight on Kudamuzha

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Geetanjali Kulkarni’s journey to the stage

Geetanjali Kulkarni on how NSD and Marathi theatre prepared her for acting

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Malini Ranganathan enjoys the best of both worlds

Love for French and Kathak has helped Malini Ranganathan establish herself in a foreign land

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How ‘The Kings’ ruled the stage

Meet Suresh Mukund, the man behind the group that won the World of Dance show in the U.S.

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Top five movies

Mathews PK, a diploma graduate in instrumentation from Perumbavoor, sends in his top five movies

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Deft hands make seed jewellery

Jungle Jewels was born out of a need to turn the waste of a herbal park

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Ramana PMV talks about his passion for film making and working on ‘Rocketry’

Ramana PMV speaks about how visual arts can impact the overall quality of cinema and how Indian visual arts experts are setting high global standards

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

‘Thottappan’ review: promises a knockout punch which never comes

Based on Francis Noronha's original story Thottapan, this Vinayakan-starrer has quite a few memorable moments

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Cinema quiz: Prison time in Hollywood

Prison films are a dime-a-dozen in Hollywood. From Clint Eastwood to Jean-Claude Van Damme, every action actor has dipped his toes into this genre. Ta

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‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ review: So long and thanks for all SFX

Good looking cast and some visceral special effects prop up the seventh and final installment of the X-Men series

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Rajendra Krishan, the lyricist who mastered all genres

Back in 1973, as a 10-year-old, I would regularly hear the radio playing ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’ (from the film Blackmail), ‘Mere Peeche Ek Ladki’ (Bana

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Why a Samsung 8K QLED TV is better than a partner

As Samsung brings the world’s first QLED 8K TV to India, the writer reasons why it’s a better investment than our fat weddings

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Fairy tales with a proverbial sting

A new Hindi play uses well-known stories to talk to children about the importance of good touch, bad touch, says Vikram Phukan

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Sri Vegan’s disobedience

Even Labradors are not exempt from learning the ‘national language’

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Sharing summits

While 33-year-old Neelima Pudota and 11-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan are poles apart in age, they have both experienced mountains like few others

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Chennai’s metal scene makes a comeback with the third edition of Brutal Carnage

Three Chennai bands with two international metal bands are all set to kill the stage

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‘7 (Seven)’ review: An ‘investigative thriller’ that will make you LOL

7' (Seven) is what happens when you think you've written a gripping film, and then when it is adapted to the screen, you learn that it can be two different things

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Photo feature: Straight from the farms of Uzhavar Santhai

It is harvest time at Uzhavar Santhai, Singanallur

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I’m taking a break from music to concentrate on acting: Vijay Antony on ‘Kolaigaran’

Vijay Antony on Kolaigaran, releasing tomorrow, and taking a break from composing assignments to concentrate on his acting career

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In the lanes of Meerut where the revolt of 1857 was born

A day trip away from New Delhi lies Meerut, Uttar Pradesh’s education hub and the starting point of the 1857 Revolt. Wander through its old town that still resounds with the cries of rebellion

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Death by selfie

Concerned by a spate of fatalities caused while clicking photographs, a number of popular tourist spots now have designated no-selfie zones

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The simple but powerful Java sir

It’s been a challenge to play Prof. Sreenivasan, says Vinay Forrt of his new release Thamaasha

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SMART in UNIFORM

School uniforms are his bread and butter, says Itteera Kavungal

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On Michelin-starred budget trail in Singapore

Four meals in Singapore that serve a variety of textures, flavours and memories

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‘Bharat’ review: Where Salman Khan’s ‘India’ takes centre stage

‘Bharat’ is a typical Salman Khan-starrer with Katrina Kaif taking the cake

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Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Article 15’ faces Brahmin ire in Uttar Pradesh

"If Thakurs can stall the release of Padmaavat, why can’t Brahmins fight for their honour in this film?" says a leader of Parshuram Sena, a Brahmin outfit.

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Veteran actor Dinyar Contractor passes away

The actor was best known for his comic roles in films and was awarded a Padma Shri, earlier this year.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Have you spotted these miniature paper birds yet?

Artist Niharika Rajput makes realistic paper and wire sculptures of birds and teaches children her craft

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Malayalam actor Sheela J.C. honoured with J.C. Daniel Award

Honoured with J.C. Daniel Award for her contributions to film field

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‘Czar of Indian Cuisine’ Jiggs Kalra passes away

He helped revive indigenous lost recipes

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Ilaiyaraaja wins long-fought copyright battle

He is entitled to ‘special moral rights’ over his compositions, says Madras High Court

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A documentary on Satyajit Ray’s sleuth

It is based on Feluda, the fictional detective who has captivated readers for decades

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‘You can only make Bharat with Salman Khan’

Director Ali Abbas Zafar on attempting to craft a Bhai film without allowing his superstardom to overshadow it

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Co-living: the answer to shady, crowded and bank-breaking accommodation

Co-living, the prequel to co-working, falls in with the culture of building collaborations and fostering a sense of community. Young adults are shutting the door on dodgy PGs, cramped hostels and expensive shared apartments

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‘Super 30’ trailer: Hrithik Roshan shines as genius mathematician

When Super 30’s trailer opens with the narrator imploring the audience to find out about the Indians who head some of the world’s biggest corporations

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Beyond the narration: An interactive web documentary on Delhi’s labour chowks

These students of Jamia Millia Islamia are using a special breed of web documentaries to examine new means of communication

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Ilaiyaraaja has a right over his compositions: Madras High Court

The film music composer wins a major legal battle

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GrapeGuitarBox’s first single, Run, is out now

The track is off Indie pop artiste Teenasai Balamu’s début EP, Out

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Living with the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV

A week with the Volvo was one of zero emissions, which left the author with a nice, guilt-free feeling

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