Thursday, October 31, 2019

Saris of hope from Chendamangalam

Five women weavers, part of Handloom Weaving Co-operative Society - 648 in Cherai, step out of the shadows of the traditional loom and spin a collection of designer saris

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‘Ill-intended lies’: Anushka Sharma reacts to Farokh Engineer’s claims

Former wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer had claimed that Anushka Sharma was served tea by one of the selectors during the World Cup this year

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Bangkok offers “biggest burger”

A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal — a near 6 kg patty cov

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In tandem with the environment

PK Kumar is Coimbatore’s Bicycle Mayor and he has plans to grow the idea of more and more people pedaling for change

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Performing Bihu to Gogona music

Made of bamboo, the traditional instrument is played during Bihu performances in Assam

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Genres meet in virtual collaboration

Independent band Staccato teams up with classical artistes in its latest release, ‘Vandheham’

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Making music accessible, the SPIC MACAY way

SPIC MACAY’s Music in the Park concert held recently at the Theosophical Society, Chennai, featured ghatam maestro Vikku Vinayakram and Hindustani legend Pt. Jasraj

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Remembering yesteryear actress Geetanjali: a tribute

A versatile dancer-heroine in films across languages, the talented performer will be remembered for her straight talk

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Shruti Haasan back in the role of a ‘performer’ in Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Laabam’

Period film is expected to revolve around the lives of the farming community in British India

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How a Kerala family shows the way towards subsistence farming

While a 20-cent plot of land in on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram cradles their own paddy fields, a well-maintained kitchen garden on the terrace of Uma Maheshwaran’s city residence provides enough vegetables for day-to-day needs

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Speech, movement and theatre

Nadubesigeirula Nalganasu and When we dead awaken, addressed the problem of language in theatre

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A coming-of-age film

Filmmaker Roopa Rao doesn’t take sides or preach, nor does she fall prey to popular tropes. Her debut film, ‘Gantu Moote’ is refreshingly bereft of box-office baggage

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From the female gaze

Gantumoote is a precious film indeed

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A visual and aural treat

In a unique experiment, accomplished musician Ramakrishnan Murthy collaborated with architect and painter Vinay Varanasi

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Stirrings of life

Roots, conceptualised by Chitra Chandrasekhar Dasarathy, was a metaphor for who we are

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Agriculturists from Kerala explore Israel’s precision farming methods

The harvest from Tel Aviv

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Modern love is a heart-shaped bouquet

No series, or movie for that matter, in recent times, has come this close to exploring the ties of friendship between people belonging to two different classes

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A tournament for foosball in Chennai

Think you know the game? Test your mettle against dozens of other players in the city

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The harvest from Tel Aviv

A group of agriculturists from Kerala explores Israel’s precision farming methods in a curated study tour

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Anshuman Jha turns director with ‘Lord Curzon Ki Haveli’

The ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha’ actor’s debut directorial features Arjun Mathur of ‘Made in Heaven’ fame and National Award-winning actor Tannishtha Chatterjee in the lead

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‘Singer’ Anirudh in high demand in Tamil cinema

Despite composing for the likes of ‘Darbar’ and ‘Thalapathy 64’, music director has become a coveted singer for his peers in Kollywood

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Art of the Malayalam alphabet

The letters of the Malayalam alphabet with its squiggles, curves and circular shapes fire the imagination of artists to come up with jaw-dropping expr

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Kareena Kapoor to unveil T20 World Cup trophies in Melbourne

The actor has ‘Good Newwz’ and ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ coming up

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Edge of tomorrow: What does the future look like for Tamil cinema?

Given the advancements in cinema-viewing experience, the audience will not only consume movies for content, but also the experience they offer

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

This theatre experience lets one be the performer and audience

Anuja Ghosalkar, founder of city-based theatre group Drama Queen, brings documentry thetre to Bengaluru

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Meet the masters

Ramesh Gopalakrishnan’s Gharana: Hindustani Sangeethakaranmar is an all-encompassing journey into the lives of doyens of Hindustani music

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Sai Sethu travels with his camera looking for stories

Sai Sethu's YouTube channel OnTheGround documents life as he sees it

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Hyderabad metal band Hostilian: Anything but hostile

The journey of Hostilian teaches heavy metal fans about emotional connections with music and creative challenges

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Actor Raj Tarun is set for a ‘Dream Girl’ Telugu remake

The ‘Iddari Lokam Okkate’ actor believes doing routine projects kills the artiste in oneself

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The ultimate ‘Terminator’ recap before watching ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’

Arnie’s baaaaack in the latest installment of the iconic franchise, but what do you need to know about the many prequels, sequels and confusing timelines before watching it?

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A cleaning lady shares life lessons she learnt

Linda Thomas on the life lessons learnt being a cleaning lady

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Ed Sheeran is UK’s richest under-30 celeb; Daniel Radcliffe second

The ‘Shape of You’ singer has taken over the number one spot from Adele

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A tour through the Highclere Castle in Hampshire

The castle— filming location for Downton Abbey and the recent feature film based on it — will host two guests

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Actor and comedian John Witherspoon dead at 77

He was best known for his role as Ice Cube’s grumpy father in 1995 comedy drama Friday and other movies in the franchise

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Actor Kevin Spacey escapes charges in sexual assault case

The accuser, who had alleged the actor of harassment, died last month of cancer

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The streaming platform is a more natural home for 'Jack Reacher': Lee Child

After two movies starring Tom Cruise, the iconic character will soon have his own TV show

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Lalu Prasad Yadav biopic titled ‘Lalten’

The film will see Bhojpuri actor Yash Kumar play the role of Yadav

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Karan Johar calls Atlee ‘Superstar Director’ after watching ‘Bigil’

With mounting speculation that Atlee is headed to Bollywood, the tweet from Johar after watching Vijay’s film has only fuelled the fire

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Allu Arjun pairs up with Rashmika Mandanna in ‘AA 20’

Vijay Sethupathi in talks to play the antagonist

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Streaming platform is a more natural home for Jack Reacher: Author Lee Child

After two movies starring Tom Cruise, Jack Reacher will soon be rebooted as a web series.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Why Plats in Delhi is culinary heaven

Plats, Delhi’s contemporary international cuisine restaurant is a triumph of love, skill and fresh produce

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From antagonist to protagonist

Manoj now forays on screen as a leading man with Takkar

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A guide to new car delivery inspection

An oversight on your part at that time could lead to some stress or inconvenience later

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An interactive storytelling event, Heads and Tales engages parents and children alike

For the love of stories

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Travel stories of a mother-son duo on a Bajaj Chetak

The odyssey of Dakshina Murthy Krishna Kumar and Choondarathna on their scooter has gone viral on social media

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The (almost) return of the Jawa bikes

The Czech Ambassador in India, along with Classic Legends, marked 90 years of Jawa. But where are the bikes?

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'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' on the way, says HBO

'House of the Dragon' will focus on House Targaryen, made famous in Game of Thrones by Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys and her fearsome dragons

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Assamese Bhaona to make an English debut in Abu Dhabi

Three siblings seek to take the folk theatre form to a global audience

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Robert Evans, maverick producer of classics, dies at 89

He oversaw the making of The Godfather and Chinatown.

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The (almost) return of the Jawa

The Czech Ambassador in India, along with Classic Legends, marked 90 years of Jawa. But where are the bikes?

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A space to clean and care

Linda Thomas on the life lessons learnt being a cleaning lady

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A space for artistic expression

Cultural space kaTTe offers one and all a platform to express themselves

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For the love of stories

An interactive storytelling event, Heads and Tales engaged parents and children alike

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Ordinary people, extraordinary stories

Sai Sethu travels with his camera looking for stories for his YouTube channel OnTheGround

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Priety Zinta, Vir Das to star in upcoming episode of ‘Fresh Off The Boat’

This could could lead to a spinoff series starring the two Bollywood actors, tentatively titled ‘Magic Motor Inn’

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Me, mom and a scooter

The story of mother-son duo Dakshina Murthy Krishna Kumar and Choondarathna travelling across the country has gone viral on social media

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To up the moral quotient

Vishwanath Maganti aims to sensitising gen-next towards societal values in his debut directorial movie

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Chennai’s indie musicians have these venues to thank

We look at spaces across the city that encourage independent musics, tipping our hats to the established venues and keeping an eye out for the ones upcoming

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Nila House: Inside Jaipur’s ‘blue’ project

The newly-opened Nila House breaks down barriers between designers, artisans, and process, to create a space for reinvention and collaboration

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This art display looks at patterns with a fresh eye

Sensation, a collection of works at Gallery Veda, challenges the viewer to look at art works only after shutting out pre-conceived notions

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Iconic West End play based on Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, is touring India

West End’s longest running stage production ever, The Mousetrap, will be staged in Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai in November

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Coldplay set to release new album after four years on November 22

Two songs from the band’s eighth album ‘Everyday Life’ were released last week

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Knowing Tamil never got me a film: Chandini

The actor is looking forward to a more meaningful phase in Kollywood

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Kollywood actor Mano dies in Deepavali car accident

The mimicry artist and film star was involved in a tragic car accident on Monday

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Actor Mano dies in road accident

Mano was one of the main characters in the movie Puzhal

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Pedal your way to panoramic sights

Bicycle rides and stunning countryside landscape have rekindled the joy of photography

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Directory of musicians and dancers from Suswaralaya College of Music now in colour

This is directory of musicians and dancers in Karnataka serves as a ready reckoner

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When a Nobel winner made a film on Indian democracy

Ranu Ghosh and Abhijit Banerjee have jointly directed a film, 'Magnificent Journey: Times and Tales of Democracy'

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Time’s up? Bengaluru’s vanishing antique clock repairers

In an age where replacing is considered more convenient than repairing, mechanics of timepieces are slowly becoming irrelevant

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Monday, October 28, 2019

How mystery-activity community Motojojo works

Having started in Mumbai, Motojojo — now in Hyderabad — is a community of like-minded people who gather for sessions of indie music, travel and food

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Time’s up? Bengaluru’s vanishing antique clock repairers

In an age where replacing is considered more convenient than repairing, mechanics of timepieces are slowly becoming irrelevant

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Bigil, Kaithi success ends ‘solo’ era

Pongal releases began trend of star clashes on festive occasions

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When Nobel winner made a film on Indian democracy

It was a hot summer afternoon when thousands were running behind a helicopter. On board was Lalu Prasad Yadav, in a village about six hours drive from

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What training for Ultraman India 2019 is like

India’s first Ultraman format event will soon take place in Delhi

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What training for Ultraman India 2019 is like

India’s first Ultraman format event will soon take place in Delhi

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How mystery-activity community Motojojo works

Having started in Mumbai, Motojojo — now in Hyderabad — is a community of like-minded people who gather for sessions of indie music, travels and food

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‘See’ review: a multi-sensory experience complete with a trademark Jason Momoa roar

‘See’ is Apple’s foray into the fantastical... but is it just ‘Bird Box’ on mythical steroids with clichés?

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‘The Morning Show’ review: a thoughtfully-guided narrative around #MeToo

After a recent queue of mediocre projects, Jennifer Aniston is finally given the acting challenges she deserves in Apple’s debut drama

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Where cinematographer Girish Gangadharan breaks down five scenes from ‘Jallikattu’

Girish Gangadharan on what went into creating one of the most riveting experimental films, the recently-released Malayalam movie, Jallikattu

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Thumbs up forKannada

While the centre plans to impose Hindi as the national language, we list a few films that celebrate the language of our state

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Rajeevan Nambiar on Sye Raa: A period film is an art director’s delight

Rajeevan Nambiar, production designer of ‘Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy’, discusses the film and his journey

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George Reddy: Story of a rebel

Through the biopic of George Reddy, director Jeevan Reddy hopes to highlight the contemporary relevance of the student leader’s ideals

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‘Meeku Mathrame Cheptha’ marks actor Abhinav Gomatam’s tenth film

A theatre product, Abhinav Gomatam effectively bring his versatility to big screen

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Lakshmi Krishnamurthi showcases timeless artistic traditions of the country with her work

Take a look at India through varied canvses

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Sameer Khan talks about kilims, Afghani carpets

Kilims are created by flat weaving techniques

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

The tradition of carpets

Sameer Khan, of HS Rugs, shares his vast knowledge on kilims, created by flat weaving techniques

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Masterpiece found in French woman’s kitchen sells for $26.6 million

An auctioneer spotted the painting attributed to the 13th century Italian painter Cimabue while inspecting an elderly French woman’s house.

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Saturday, October 26, 2019

Welfare by design

Designer Aravind Joshua believes that with the right kind of intervention, textiles and handicrafts can enjoy a well deserved place in the sun

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Sweet red ghoul: The virtues of pumpkin

Pumpkin makes for scary jack-o’-lanterns and yummy dishes

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Ryan Reynolds congratulates Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ team with curses

The message was signed off with love from the lead characters of other R-rated movies like Keanu Reeves’ Neo and ‘The Hangover’ wolfpack

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New biopic to delve into Kasturba’s influence on Mahatma Gandhi

‘Gandhi Ki Prerna Kasturba’ stars Preeti Jha essaying the role of Kasturba Gandhi

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Shah Rukh on David Letterman: When SRK spent time in jail

On the Netflix special, the Bollywood star recalled when he was arrested, and the experience that followed

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Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj to reunite for ‘Kaithi 2’

The project is expected to take off after the shooting of ‘Thalapathy 64’ and Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ that stars Karthi

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Big little book

A sweet volume that makes Pandit Firoz Dastur of the Kirana gharana come alive intimately

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The idea of India

What is Indian culture? Who owns it? And who gets to be its arbiter? A new play that questions ideas of representation and Indianness

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Nagesh Kukunoor’s first Telugu film ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ stars Keerthy Suresh as a sharp shooter

Nagesh Kukunoor had first intended to collaborate with Hrishikesh Mukherjee for this story

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What if we remade classic movies with genders reversed?

Since we are remaking old classic movies with female leads, should we consider the opposite, too?

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Friday, October 25, 2019

What if we remade classic movies with genders reversed?

Since we are remaking old classic movies with female leads, should we consider the opposite, too?

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‘Sacred Games’, ‘Leila’, ‘The Family Man’: Cliffhangers as stunts

More and more shows today are packed with cliffhangers, even on an episode-by-episode basis

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The importance of light and water sensors

Anupama Mohanram on how light and water sensors can make your home eco-sensitive

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Bijoux, bikes and the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair

Craftsmanship is at the core of the 2019 Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, while new-age crystals and discussions on lab-grown stones abound

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Paying property tax

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm

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How to use fairy lights this festive season

Teja Lele Desai lists 15 ways to use them this festive season

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‘Housefull 4’ review: This Akshay Kumar multi-starrer is no laughing matter

Sexist, racist humour and crass jokes targeted at the queer community are what makes this house alarmingly full

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Bijulal MD’s photography exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram takes a peek at life and nature

While some of the photographs aesthetically blur the borders between photography and painting, the black-and-white compositions mark a departure from the “monotony” of colours in real life

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Documentary filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir on new release, Why We Hate

In her new documentary, Geeta Gandbhir draws from her experiences growing up as an immigrant to educate people about humanity’s destructive emotion and how the internet fuels negative content

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Festivities with a nutritious tweak

Love the Diwali snacks but struggling to keep the calorie count low? Here are a few ways you can indulge in snacking but in a healthier way

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Turf warover titles

The name of Dheeran Ramkumar’s debut film was changed after Rajkumar fans objected to reusing the title of the matinee idol’s 1975 blockbuster

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‘Kaithi’ movie review: A terrific Karthi goes all guns blazing

Lo and behold, this Karthi-Lokesh Kanagaraj joyride is by far the best action thriller in Tamil cinema since ‘Theeran Adhigaram Ondru’

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Rooting for the Roys

Succession treated its fans with a sophomore season that was scintillating, to say the least

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Where work and play meet

‘Crazy star’ V Ravichandran makes a surprise visit to the sets of TriVikrama, his son’s début film

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Guardians of the earth: on films depicting indigenous communities fighting climate change

Narratives on indigenous communities fighting climate change are sweeping accolades at film festivals this year. Honeyland — winner of the Golden Gateway in the International Competition category at MAMI — leads the pack

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‘Asuran’ to be remade in Telugu with actor Venkatesh

The remake of the Dhanush-starrer will be produced by Suresh Babu and Kalaipuli S Thanu

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Try these healthy Diwali recipes

The festive season is upon us and days of unlimited snacking as well, with the aroma of homemade sweets and savouries wafting out of everyone’s house.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

‘Modern Love’ renewed for season two by Amazon Prime

Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, said that the show’s first season had been incredibly received by the subscribers

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A passport for the Kerala Blasters FC fan

Special offer from Kerala Blasters FC

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‘Lizzie McGuire’ revival brings back original cast members

Hilary Duff reprises her titular character for the Disney+ production

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Deepika Padukone to bring alive Draupadi from ‘Mahabharat’ on big screen

It will be made in a series of parts with the first one slated to release in Diwali 2021

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‘Bigil’ FDFS: What a 4 AM screening amongst Vijay ‘veriyans’ feels like

No banners, cut-outs or ‘paal abhishekams’ — but fans of the actor don’t need any of these to have a jolly good time

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‘Bigil’ movie review: Vijay shines in a colourful sports drama that just grazes the goal post

An emotionally-strong tale from the Atlee-Vijay combo which could have used better writing and trimming

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Meet Adrenaline, Asterix’s first heroine

The teenage daughter of Gaulish king Vercingetorix makes an appearance in the latest adventure

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Peter Sajan on his film ‘Oru Kadathanadan Kadha’

From the editing table to the director’s chair, Peter Sajan on directing his first film, Oru Kadathanadan Kadha

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Creativebest

Abhishek Raghuram is among our most original artistes. His approach to every aspect of Carnatic music being unique, listening to Abhishek in full flo

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Agarwal’s imprints of surreal moments

His fascination for time, space and the play of light reflect in Jai Krishna Agarwal’s works

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The freedom to learn

The second edition of India Democratic Education Conference 2019 begins on November 28

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Cafés and diners in Thiruvanthapuram begin serving food and fun

Cafés and restaurants are trying to be ahead of the game by serving new experiences

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Transformative story of a DJ

Director Krishna Vijay and actor Sree Vishnu’s new film Tippara Meesam explores the life of a nightcrawler

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Balasaraswati Abhinaya Paddati: A look into Bala’s legacy

ABHAI was a partner in presenting a lecture-demonstration by senior disciple, Nandini Ramani

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How a musician stay successful?

Have you ever thought about the crucial role selfless and silent caregivers play in the lives of musicians?

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Play on Paramahamsa brilliant in all aspects

From script to sets and acting, ‘Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsar’ took one’s breath away

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A scoop of Mysurpa

Annapoorna and Boomerang launch the Mysurpa icecream in Coimbatore for Deepavali

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Bhavya Hari’s repertoire had well-chosen kritis on Devi

The concert also included pieces composed by her gifted ancestors

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Arriving: Food from mum’s kitchen

This festive season, JustMyRoots helps bridge the gap by delivering home-cooked goodies by your mother to wherever you are, in 24 hours

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Kannadasan — poet, who transcends time

A function held recently underlined the universal appeal of Kannadasan

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Manoranjitham’s Gokulashtami-Navaratri concerts add to the festive cheer

Young and senior musicians performed at the Gokulashtami-Navaratri music festival organised by Manoranjitham

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I have always loved the circus: Sakti Burman

For Sakti Burman, art is a way to present reality with a dash of imagination

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The enigma of Annapurna Devi

In “Guru Maa”, director Nirmal Chander attempts to make sense of the life and times of one of the most reclusive exponents of Indian classical music

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Sari love

Shobha Deepak Singh on how she is keeping alive the rich heritage of saris, through 24th edition of “Vastra Shobha” highlighting silks, ikats, Patolas and Banarasi saris at Kendra Art Gallery, that opens for three days beginning October 24

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‘Mahanati’ director Nag Ashwin turns producer

His first Telugu production ‘Jaathi Ratnalu’ stars Priyadarshi, Rahul Ramakrishna and Naveen Polishetty

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Salman Khan launches Sivakarthikeyan’s superhero-vigilante ‘Hero’ teaser

The film, directed by PS Mithran, follows an everyday man taking on an alter-ego, to fight against the corrupt education system

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Harmony of talent

‘Dwaya’ festival in Thrissur had stand-out performances by Abhayalakshmi and Kavitha Aarudra Suresh

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Between the virtual and real

Four strangers, a car and a video call make the play ‘Bhranthu’ an unconventional visual experience

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‘Each allows me to traverse diverse landscapes’

Dancer-architect Meenakshi Srinivasan on what her performance spaces mean to her and how those inspire her

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Actor Nani and Prashanti Tipirneni announce their new film

The production titled ‘Hit: The first case’ stars Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma, and will be helmed by debut director Dr Sailesh Kolanu

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Here’s your guide to ordering traditional Deepavali food in Chennai

It has been a busy week for the city’s cooks, many of who have been working 12 hours a day to ensure your halwa, laddoos and legiyam are ready in time for Deepavali

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This global film festival is taking the message of sustainability to school students

Goethe-Institut’s annual Science Film Festival hopes to make students more aware about environmentalism and sustainability through cinema

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Drench in yellow at the Haldi festival in Maharashtra’s Pattan Kodoli

Chennai-based photographer Srivatsan Sankaran describes his experience at the Haldi festival

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A bluepea tea to go, please

DJ by day, restaurateur by night, Anup Mech’s cosy two-seater café in Auroville serves up simple home fare and hosts poetry nights

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Inside the Queen's wardrobe: Take a look at the royal couture in Delaware

Love the regal costumes that the characters wear in The Crown? Winterthur Museum in Delaware showcases the entire collection at an ongoing exhibition. Plus reasons why you should holiday in Delaware

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Plastic gets a special meaning at Raksha Special School

The children of Raksha Special School came up trumps at a plastic reuse competition

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Daira 2.0

In its second coming, Daira Centre for Arts and Culture has novel additions and innovative ideas for a wider reach

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Inside the Queen's wardrobe: Take a look at the royal couture in Delaware

Love the regal costumes that the characters wear in The Crown? Winterthur Museum in Delaware showcases the entire collection at an ongoing exhibition. Plus reasons why you should holiday in Delaware

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‘Bigil’ vs ‘Kaithi’: Whose Deepavali is it going to be?

Kollywood is bracing itself for a box-office storm, as Vijay-starrer Bigil is set to take on the Karthi-starrer Kaithi this Friday

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All hands to the pump

How Casino Hotel battled the Monday deluge in four hours and even did a guest check out

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Gul Panag's travelling campaign combines her love for automobiles and need to move beyond gender stereotypes

The Mumbai-based actor's Her Drive was launched in June 2019

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Visually-impaired singer goes viral for ‘Viswasam’ song on TikTok, gets roped in for Kollywood number

Composer D. Imman will introduce Nochipatti Thirumoorthy as a playback singer in the Jiiva film ‘Seeru’

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In the top 10

Kochi makes it to the list of the most favoured destinations in 2020

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In 13 hours and 11 minutes

Sidharth Madhav, who won the Ironman Triathlon held in USA in September, says it was a life-changing experience

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Malavika Sarukkai plays Arjuna and Krishna in her forthcoming production

Bharatanatya exponent Malavika Sarukkai’s latest production, The Battle Within, a solo dance inspired by the Bhagavad Gita will be performed at Bengal

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Kangana Ranaut not part of ‘Aadai’ Hindi remake

Amala Paul, who did the Tamil original, is awaiting the release of ‘Cadaver’ and ‘Adho Andha Paravai Pola’

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Sibiraj’s next titled ‘Kabadadaari’

The film is expected to release in March 2020

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Twitter introduces new emoji for Vijay’s ‘Bigil’

Film follows in the wake of other’s like Vijay's 'Mersal' and Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’ to get its own emoji on social media

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ITC enters Guinness World Records with world’s most expensive chocolate

Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates’ Trinity - Truffles Extraordinaire’ is priced at ₹4.3 lakh/kg

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Why you might only sip wine at Mesa Wine Bistro

Drown the sorry food at Mesa Wine Bistro with good wine

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One of India's oldest women printmakers to tour universities

A recently concluded show of works that feature possibly the oldest woman printmaker in India is to travel to different universities in the country

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Let’s chat about Chittoor cuisine with home chef Rajeshwarisivaprasad Puthalapattu

The flavours and history of this Tamil style of Rayalaseema food has long been celebrated by many generations of her family

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Dhoni ‘riskiest’ celebrity to search online

Other Indian celebrities are Radhika Apte, Shraddha Kapoor, P.V. Sindhu and Sachin Tendulkar.

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‘There is no expiry date for an actress’

In Saand Ki Aankh, Taapsee Pannu transforms into one of the world’s oldest sharpshooters, blurring the lines between mainstream and unconventional cinema

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Bihar Museum and its architecture dominate this Chennai exhibition

Delve into the design journey of Bihar Museum at this exhibition which is underway at IIT Madras Research Park

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Women at the wheel

Her Drive is a travelling campaign by Gul Panag that combines her love for automobiles and the need to move beyond gender stereotypes

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KTM 790 Duke review: The smooth rider

We get our first taste of KTM 790 Duke at Bajaj’s test track in Chakan and it turns out to be svelte, lightning-fast yet stable

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Natalie Portman supports ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’s’ possible breast cancer plotline

Taika Waititi, who helmed ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, is returning to direct the film

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Fresh indie musicians from around India feature in this album

Entries are open for IndiEarth XChange’s annual album, which features up-and-coming indie artistes worth taking note of. Here’s what the recent crop of winners have to say about the experience

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Chennai’s Home Brewed a new platform for original indie music

Home Brewed by Metal Chennai aims to bring together bands of every genre — independent, original and Indian

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James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ shooting three different endings

Even lead actor Daniel Craig, who returns as Agent 007, does not know which is the right ending to the 25th Bond film

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How will Dhruv’s ‘Adithya Varma’ fare compared to ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Arjun Reddy’?

From sharing the stage together to crooning a song, Vikram and his son Dhruv made heads turn at the audio launch of the Tamil remake

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Nayanthara and Katrina Kaif come together for promotional video

The two actors have starred in a photoshoot and video for Katrina’s new make-up line

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A positive take

Insha Allah set in Coimbatore is winning recognition at independent film festivals

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‘Gods of Dharmapuri’ web series presents actor Satya Dev in a new zone

Satya Dev Kancharana has been emerging as an actor of repute in Telugu cinema

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How will Dhruv’s ‘Adithya Varma’ compare to ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Arjun Reddy’?

From sharing the stage together to crooning a song, Vikram and his son Dhruv made heads turn at the audio launch of the Tamil remake

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Be an iron woman

An ad campaign on Indian women’s anaemic issue urges to invest in iron-rich diet this festive season

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Bollywood actor Shamata Anchan in Rajinikanth’s ‘Darbar’

The actor was part of Ashutosh Gowariker’s TV series ‘Everest’

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How to run in polluted cities

Even as Delhi’s air quality index sits at “very unhealthy” levels, Jai Dhar Gupta pushes for running in the healthiest way possible

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Police to enquire into Malayalam actor Manju Warrier’s complaint against director

She says Sreekumar Menon posed threat to her life, reputation and financial security

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How to run in polluted cities

Even as Delhi’s air quality index sits at “very unhealthy” levels, Jai Dhar Gupta pushes for running in the healthiest way possible

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Breo iSee4 : Despite the drawbacks, this eye massager largely works

We all need a good pamper, and at this price point, the Breo iSee4 may be a good bet

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Breo iSee4 : Despite the drawbacks, this eye massager largely works

We all need a good pamper, and at this price point, the Breo iSee4 may be a good bet

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Cuisine that touches a chord

Michelin Star chef Stéphane Gaborieau displayed his fine culinary skills at a five-course dinner

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‘If you are selfish, you can’t make good art’

Filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad, who’s heading the Mumbai Film Festival’s international competition jury, says being a Palestinian director is an act of resistance

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Francis Ford Coppola calls Marvel films ‘despicable’, supports Scorsese’s criticism

Earlier, Martin Scorsese had likened the superhero movies to ‘theme parks’ experience rather than true cinema

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‘Earth From Space’ review: An other-wordly perspective

Featuring satellite footage tracking natural and man-made phenomena, this BBC show makes for a surreal watch

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‘The Irishman’ review: Martin Scorsese delivers a melancholic ode to inevitable mortality and loss

Replete with humour, poignancy and profundity, the film showcases the cast of Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino and the others in sublime form

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‘Kaithi’ should pick me up from where ‘Anjathe’ left me: Narain

He could not have envisioned the importance of good fortune in making or breaking one’s career. But actor Narain is not ready to be cast aside, not just yet...

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‘Wounds’ review: A great Armie Hammer, but otherwise a horror misfire

The horror film on Netflix doesn’t expand on the genre elements, resulting in an undercooked film

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Karthi: "If Petta and Viswasam can release together, Bigil and Kaithi too can easily release!"

With his Deepavali release ‘Kaithi’, actor Karthi hopes to deliver a film that keeps you guessing what’s next

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In the warmth of stories

UK-based Vergine Gulbenkian shares how she has been under the spell of stories for more than 28 years

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The making of good food

Baby Elephant Farm follows regenerative farming principles to grow chemical-free produce that powers Hyderabad’s first farm-to-table café

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Karthi: ‘I’m not worried about ageing in my films’

With his Deepavali release ‘Kaithi’, actor Karthi hopes to deliver a film that keeps you guessing what’s next

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Gully Boy musician Ankur Tewari’s new song is an answer to hateful trolls

In Chennai for his Mohabbat Zindabad tour, Ankur Tewari discusses the power of words

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Kannada film 'Ranganayaki' makes it to IFFI

Dayal Padmanabhan’s film is the lone Kannada entry in the Panorama section of the 50th edition of the international film festival

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I am indeed lucky, says ‘Ullala ullala’ actor Noorin Shereef

Kollam-based Noorin Shereef makes her Telugu debut

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The struggle before Tarka

Award winning director Sunil Kumar Desai shares the story of his debut venture, which also launched actor Devraj’s career

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Ashwin Kakumanu signs Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’

The actor, who had a starring role alongside Ajith in ‘Mankatha’, was last seen in the Zee5 web series ‘Fingertip’

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Now, a festival celebrating food on the Goalondo Steamer

The steamer connected parts of what was then undivided Bengal to Goalondo, where the Padma meets the Brahmaputra

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The Santiniketan imprint on sculptures

Kiran Dixit Thapar, on how she is paying homage to her alma mater

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RSS asking Netflix to restrict ‘anti-national’ content is fake news, says streaming platform

Representatives of Netflix and Amazon Prime spoke about the topic, as part of a panel discussion at the Mumbai Film Festival

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How Rajkumar shot his short film ‘Janu’ in 50 hours

Up-and-coming director Rajkumar A talks about what went into the making of his short film, Janu

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Music of the everyday kind

Percussionist Praveen Sparsh’s début solo album plays out to the backdrop of Chennai’s sounds

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Team Baahubali’s royal reunion

‘Baahubali -The Beginning’ was screened at Royal Albert Hall, London, accompanied by live orchestra

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Storyteller Emily Hennessey travels the world to tell tales from Indian and Norse mythology

The UK-based artiste was recently in Chennai to lead a workshop on introducing storytelling as a tool in workspaces

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Should I get a HydraFacial?

Clogged pores and dehydrated skin in dire need of an exfoliation — can they be solved in just a half-hour?

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If you’re a serious actor ignored by cinema, it can be devastating: Deepti Naval

Ms. Naval was recently honoured with Excellence in Cinema award at the JIO MAMI Mumbai Festival.

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I hate politics: Arnold Schwarzenegger

The actor served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

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Saturday, October 19, 2019

‘Abominable’ won’t be screened in Malaysia over South China Sea map

The animated film about a Chinese teenager helping a yeti return to his home shows a chart featuring the “nine-dash” line which sets out Beijing’s expansive claims to the flashpoint waters.

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PM Modi and film fraternity come together to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani brought eight leading actors together for the special tribute, which was launched by the PM at his official residence

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Now showing: movies in six different formats to enhance cinema experience

INOX unveils 11-screen Megaplex at Inorbit Mall

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‘Kaithi is not your regular action film’

... says Lokesh Kanagaraj, who from Maanagaram to Kaithi and the upcoming Thalapathy 64, has not only made huge strides but remains committed to breaking down Tamil cinema’s conventions

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I always chose rose falooda, he always had chai

‘I was too young to question why a man would have chai in the afternoon at an ice cream shop’

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Notes from Tokyo

There was no city centre to be found — Tokyo is a million cities in one

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‘Gundu’ is an experiment: Athiyan Athirai

From working at a scrap shop to directing Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu, filmmaker Athiyan Athirai has taken the long route to prominence in Tamil cinema

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Column: How The Lion King’s success paved the way for more movies heading to the theatre

‘The Greatest Showman’ and ‘La La Land’ stage productions are in the works

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Mammootty dubs in classic Tamil for ‘Mamangam’

Upcoming film is a period drama, and set against the backdrop of a medieval festival of the same name

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How Karthik Subbaraj outsmarted Parthiban

The Oththa Seruppu Size 7 filmmaker discusses the four films that affected him deeply. Karthik Subbaraj’s Pizza makes the list. What are the others?

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‘Verithanam’ and ‘Rowdy Baby’ most streamed songs by Tamil music fans

JioSaavn mapped the listening trends of users across India between January and September 2019 to come up the data

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Joker – painting the screen red

What is the point at which society begins to breed senseless, brutal violence?

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Giving Khasi language its due with an opera

A part of opera ‘Sohlyngngem’, by renowned pianist Neil Nongkynrih, was featured in the recent MTV India Music Summit

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Netflix has revealed its top 10 most watched shows and movies

The streaming giant had always maintained secrecy about the viewership data of its original content

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‘Uthiripookkal’ at 40: Why J Mahendran matters...

How the late filmmaker J Mahendran’s Uthiripookkal — which turns 40 today — influenced a whole generation of filmmakers

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Shammeer Sultan: Art has no boundaries

Shammeer Sultan, director of the Tharun Bhascker starrer ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ produced by Vijay Deverakonda, has dabbled in musical novels, short films and web series

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Add on the accessories for Diwali

Our pick of upcycled and other must-have accessories for the season

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Arjun Kapoor: Being Chelsea FC ambassador is a surreal feeling

The announcement was made in Chelsea FC’s training ground in Cobham, UK, in the presence of their current manager Frank Lampard

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Indian brands for your party table

Up your hosting game with these festive additions

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Make a festive statement with kinetic jewellery

Make a different kind of statement with jewellery that moves and transforms

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Keeping it in the family

‘Parampara’, which saw three generations of the Vinayakram household gather for a sonic spectacle, was undoubtedly the highlight for many at the Jodhpur RIFF

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Make a festive statement with kinetic jewellery

Make a different kind of statement with jewellery that moves and transforms

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Hunting for 2019’s best bar in India

In its debut edition, will the 30 Best Bars India award become the gold standard for watering holes in the country?

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Today in micro-fashion

When ‘home-grown’ and ‘sustainable’ clothes aren’t just for the grown-ups

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All about sustainability, foraging and a bottle of gin

A behind the scenes look at how an artisanal Scottish gin and Goan botanicals make for a winning combination reports Prachi Joshi

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Friday, October 18, 2019

‘Zombieland: Double tap’ review - This franchise should have never come back

This sequel to ‘Zombieland’ pushes the humour several notches too far, bordering on the insufferable.

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Light up Diwali with these nature-inspired designs

From seaweeds in the living room to lush installations that call to mind the tropics, this season’s lights are designed to sparkle

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Seven ‘works in progress’ will take the stage at Perch’s Take Flight 2019

Much like the first edition, this one too will see a mix of theatre, installations and film

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Silver screen memoirs

A website launched by actor Madhu is a storehouse of rare film photographs and information on his films

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‘Operation Gold Fish’: A tiresome mishmash

Throwing in references to Article 370, surgical strikes and Kashmiri Pandits doesn’t salvage this lacklustre narrative

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Jean-François Lesage’s cabinet of curiosities at AD Design Show

An installation from the Chennai-based master embroiderer Jean-François Lesage forms the highlight at the AD Design Show this weekend

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‘Laal Kaptaan’ review: Saif Ali Khan is unable to pull off an unusual new genre

All the interesting disparate elements in the film don’t come together well enough to build it into a compelling whole

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Short film Mazhachillukal is about a father-son relationship

Naseer Badarudeen’s Mazhachillukal, a short film by techies, narrates a moving story about a father-son bond

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A tale of torture

“Baby” captures the pain of a woman who becomes victim of a sadistic gangster

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Luxury store INV Home opens its doors in Delhi

Parchment leather chairs to stingray decor, discover unique materials and Indian craftsmanship at the newly-opened INV Home

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Expressive face, gliding moves

Ameera Patankar and Shalaka Rai impressed with their evocative body kinetics and gestures at the Aarambh Series

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Songs of lament

At the annual IIC festival, Askari Naqvi’s Soz-khwani left many in the audience teary-eyed

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Jennifer Aniston says that Rachel and Ross are still ‘on a break’

50-year-old joined Instagram recently and answered a flurry of questions from friends and fans

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Shameera PR has over a million subscribers on her culinary channel

Thiruvananthapuram-based YouTuber Shameera PR’s recipe for success

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‘Raju Gari Gadhi 3’: Neither funny nor spooky

Third in the franchise, Raju Gari Gadhi 3 doesn’t live up to the horror quotient

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The 10-step Diwali clean-up

Teja Lele Desai on the often ignored spaces you ought to get cleaning

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The start-up people: on Upstarts, the recent Netflix release

Priyanshu Painyuli on bringing to life the crazy energy that drives this world, in his latest Netflix film

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When comedians travel: on Amazon Prime’s latest series, Jestination Unknown

Patiala, Kumarakom, Ladakh and more. On Vir Das and his troupe’s recent travel comedy, Jestination Unknown

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Netflix’s ‘Unbelievable’ is an engrossing series about strong women

In this fine new mini-series, two women balance a high-stress job with ‘normal’ life, while another simply tries to cope

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These Diwali hampers in Visakhapatnam are all that’s healthy and bright

While classic Diwali sweets will always find takers, this year the city is experimenting with hampers that are indulgent, but in an eco-warrior way

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A disciple’s tribute to Guru Kadri Gopalnath

“He was one of the most recognised musicians, an international star; yet he was so humble and easy to get along with,” says Ramanathan, a prime stude

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A phenomenon called Kadri Gopalnath

They set the stage ablaze for decades — violin expert A. Kanyakumari details the unique traits of the saxophone legend, who passed away recently

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Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti to lend voice to Hindi version of ‘Frozen 2’

Priyanka will dub for Elsa and Parineeti for Anna in the upcoming sequel of hit film Frozen.

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Music in moonlight

Delhi celebrated Sharad Purnima with different types of music

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Margam with Bharatidasan

Krishnan and Preetha presented ‘Guhamayam’ for Natyarangam

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Navaratri in Mumbai

Music and dance recitals and thematic ‘golus’ marked Navaratri celebrations in the city

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There shouldn’t be any rules with music, says ‘Gemini Man’ and ‘His Dark Materials’ composer Lorne Balfe

Known for his Oscar-nominated work on ‘Inception’, composer Lorne Balfe is ready with a new stretch of scores in ‘Gemini Man’, BBC series ‘His Dark Materials’ and ‘Underground 6’... and for video games too!

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Something new, something bold

Weary of giving and receiving that boring box of sweets? Here are some interesting options that can make Deepavali a little more special

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Why Pt. Shailesh Bhagwat chose the shehnai

Pt. Shailesh Bhagwat on how his guru Ustad Bismillah Khan made the instrument his life’s calling

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‘Moothon provokes and intrigues,’ says Geetu Mohandas

With the Nivin Pauly-starrer opening the the Mumbai Film Festival today, the filmmaker speaks about the various aspects of the much-anticipated film

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Music is a jealous mistress – even the wife has to wait: Deepak S Raja

Deepak S Raja loves to dive into the intangible and silent universe of music which exists between the artist and his art

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Nadanjali: An aural treat by 108 veena artistes

To pay homage to doyens Pichumani Iyer and Mysore Doreswamy Iyengar

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Go the green way

A bazaar to further the cause of eco-consciousness

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Celebration of creativity

Erudite dancers left their stamp during the annual music and dance festival organised by Soorya India

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Hitting the right notes

Shaan Rahman says it is important to connect with the filmmaker while working on a tune

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A taste of Thai at The Hilton’s Garden Grille restaurant

A Thai food festival at The Hilton’s Garden Grille restaurant concludes on October 20

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Mazhavil Dhwani, the first transgender theatre group in Kerala, zooms in on the lives of the community members with ‘Parayan Maranna Kadhakal’

An offshoot of Ernakulam-based Dhwayah Arts and Charitable Society, which works towards the upliftment of the members of the transgender community in the State, the theatre group has 15 members, all trans persons, taking the stage to narrate their experiences

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An ear for sound

Sound engineer Justin Jose explains how his work helps in creating the soundtrack of a film or television programme

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The human langurs of Delhi: on Prateek Vats’ film, Eeb Allay Ooo

Prateek Vats on exploring New Delhi’s contractual monkey-repeller in Eeb Allay Ooo that premières this weekend at the Mumbai Film Festival 2019

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From material to metaphysical

A recent festival on art and spirituality discussed the spiritual nature of classical dance and how it has borrowed from traditional occupations of the past

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For a second chance

Undone takes you down the road of science-fiction to tell you the tale of “broken” people

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Simple, poetic, precise

Dancers Praveen Kumar and Meenakshi Srinivasan’s performances were driven by the dancers’ individualistic coding and creativity

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Vijay Sethupathi in a cameo in ‘Oh My Kadavule’

The sequences will also see the Soodhu Kavvum combination of Vijay Sethupathi, Ashok Selvan and Ramesh Thilak on screen

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‘Downton Abbey’ film review: trashy but addictive

For all those who savoured the 'Downton Abbey' series, the film is nothing short of a delectable guilty pleasure

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Differently-abled man from Aluva scales Mount Kilimanjaro

Endured all the pain just to prove that the differently-abled without prosthetic limbs can still pursue their dreams, says Neeraj George Baby

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Beyond beaches- the hidden gems of rural Goa

A plantation in rural Goa brings back into fashion the basics of good living

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Madurai rapper Senthuzhan traces his grassroots journey

With his well-mixed début album Singapaathai, Madurai Souljour’s Senthuzhan traces his grassroots journey

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Does ‘Joker’ compare to Scorsese’s ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘The King of Comedy’?

Todd Phillips’s 2019 origin story starring Joaquin Phoenix, misses an opportunity to create a fascinating portrait of life on the edge

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How to correct your sleep cycle

This handy guide identifies things that interfere with our sleep cycle and provide advice on how to tackle them

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How to spend a whirlwind 48 hours in Abu Dhabi

From zipping across Formula One race tracks and witnessing the best UFC athletes fight it out, to giving your inner culture geek a rush at The Louvre and experiencing some stunning local cuisine — here’s all the fun things you can do in the city

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Ryan Reynolds set to be back with ‘Deadpool 3’

‘Deadpool 2’ which released in 2018, became the highest grossing R-rated film of all time

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The mystique that isrogan art

On his recent visit to Hyderabad, M Jabbar Arab Khatri shares the story of the 300-year-old rogan art of Kutch

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Mercedes-Benz launches G-class SUV G350d: priced at ₹1.50 crore

German luxury auto major Mercedes-Benz expanded its product range in the domestic market on Wednesday with the launch of its new BSVI-compliant G-cla

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Paneer gets a makeover

Paneer just got a makeover. It now comes garbed in lush green curry leaves, looking like a Jean Paul Gaultier creation. Then there is chilli-cilantro,

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Delhi’s Romeo Lane feeds the heart and stomach

With its chilled out vibe, Romeo Lane is the perfect venue for food and tipple as we approach winter

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Bringing legends alive

Dil ki Nazar Se promises an evening of memorable songs from the golden era of Hindi cinema

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Fashion artiste Sharmila Nair’s campaign about personal restrictions

Sharmila Nair’s social media campaign #shadesofblack uses faith and saris to talk about personal restrictions

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When parties replace porters

The trains may have stopped. But historical Cochin Harbour Terminus is coming alive again. And you can join in

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Balle, Balle at the box office: why Punjabi characters work in Malayalam cinema

Four Malayalam flicks have happily adopted Punjabi characters to make a killing at the marquee. ‘Happy Sardar’, the fifth, is slated to release early next month

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‘Grease’ to get TV spin-off ‘Rydell High’ on HBO Max

The series will be still set in the 1950s and feature musical numbers from the era as well as original songs

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When paturi gets a makeover

At Puducherry’s Coromandel Café, Chef Jay Adams uses local produce to create languorous Bengal-inspired meals with her signature hot pink streak

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Steps to patch up a punctured tyre on your bike

Detecting a puncture is not that easy when you have tubeless tyres, as they don’t leak out air instantly

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Don’t object to this discourse

Facebook group Objectspeak by researcher Lina Vincent encourages people to look at items differently and grasp their historical weight

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Trance in everyday life

Self-taught artist Moshe Dayan depicts day-to-day observations with pops of colour

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Experiments with glass

Artist Sisir Sahana’s new series is a play of textures through which he reflects on history

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After ‘Asuran’, Vetri Maaran signs his next with Elred Kumar

Speculations are rife that actor Suriya could be the lead in this new film

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Jennifer Aniston crashes Instagram with photo of ‘Friends’ co-stars

This year, Aniston and the rest of the ‘Friends’ cast are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic sitcom

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Gautham Menon revives Vijay’s ‘Yohan’ with ‘Puppy’ hero Varun as lead

The new movie has been titled ‘Joshua: Adhyayam Ondru’

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

New Kwid on the block

The hatchback has revised styling, a redone interior and more features

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Vietnam bans ‘Abominable’ over South China Sea map

The move comes during an increasingly tense and months-long standoff between Vietnam ships and a Chinese survey vessel in disputed Vanguard Bank

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Five unmissable cinematic gems at MAMI

The 21st edition of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star includes three documentaries and two feature films, you simply cannot skip, says Aseem Chhabra

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Tim Robbins on why ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ tanked at the box office

The actor believes the film’s title may be to blame

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Strokes celebrate Benares

Shikha Agnihotri’s vibrant imagery is a tribute to her soul city

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Sudheer Babu as super cop

Sudheer Babu is leaner, fitter and game for Mohana Krishna Indraganti’s action thriller V and the Pullela Gopichand biopic

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Diwali shopping done under one roof

Subtle to the stunning, Aziz Plaza is the go-to place for return gifts and your Deepavali gifts solution

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Artist Vijay Pichumani depicts animal life to social issues through wood

Vijay uses the medium in various ways, through different techniques

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Why Dhanush’s latest ‘Asuran’ is clicking at the box office

Decoding the factors behind the success of the recent Dhanush film

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Mumbai band ‘Sharma and the Besharams’ gives desi music a new twist

Vasuda Sharma’s band infuses tunes from the dholak, piano, banjo and violin to create experimental music

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SRK’s ‘Zero’ trailer suddenly trends one year after film release, thanks to Ajith fans and 'Bigil'

With Vijay’s ‘Bigil’ becoming the second-most liked video on YouTube India, fans of Ajith are determined to not let it surpass Shah Rukh Khan’s 2018 release

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Decoding Gandhari, the queen of iron will

Aditi Banerjee delves into the character of the mother of the Kauravas in her novel The Curse of Gandhari, which she describes as speculative fiction

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Talking period

Coimbatore Parenting Network, a peer support group on Facebook, gets recognition for spreading awareness on sustainable menstruation

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Daydreamer by design

Gaby Moreno’s songs evoke a vista of an era long gone

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‘Strange Planet’ creator Nathan W Pyle : language is at the heart of these comics

The New York-based illustrator, who made his India debut at Hyderabad Comic Con, discusses the value of language... and adds why pigeons fascinate him to no end

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‘Bigg Boss Tamil’ winner Mugen Rao can’t wait to conquer the world, beginning with Kollywood first

24-year-old on wanting to make his mark as an actor and singer, and looking forward to working with his friend Abhirami Venkatachalam

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Oh, how those jellyfish dangle

Ritika Ravi’s début collection is inspired by the sights and sounds of Maldives

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Vidya Balan revisits ‘Michael Madhana Kama Rajan’, fangirls over Kamal Haasan

The Bollywood actor made her Tamil debut earlier this year with Ajith-starrer ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’

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Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh to make Kollywood entries with 'Vikram 58' and 'Dikkiloona' respectively

Both cricketers are no strangers to Chennai, having played for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League

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Saying Bonjour to the bistro

High-end, yet informal, cafés and bistros serving Western cuisines are making their mark in Tiruchi

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How to correct your sleep cycle

This handy guide identifies things that interfere with our sleep cycle and provide advice on how to tackle them

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Prithviraj to team up again with Ajith’s ‘Jana’ director Shaji Kailas

The duo had earlier worked together in the 2012 film ‘Simhasanam’

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Watch | Aishwarya Rai turns gothic at trailer launch of 'Maleficent Mistress of Evil'

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai speaking on video about her giving voice to Angelina Jolie's character in the Hindi version of 'Maleficent Mistress of Evil'

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Monday, October 14, 2019

Gargeyi Yellapragada is confidence personified

The Hyderabad girl who made her debut with ‘Evvarikee cheppoddu’ is confident to find her foothold here

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Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh to debut in Tamil cinema

The producers of the film took to Twitter to welcome Pathan to the crew of the film directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu.

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No challenge too big for India’s community of runners with visual impairment

Learn what running with vision impairment is like, and what inspires these marathoners to take it up

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Tamil Nadu’s new talent at OnePlus Red Cable Tour

The OnePlus Red Cable Tour showcased the powerhouse of musical talent that is Tamil Nadu

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‘I’m drawing about the bad world in crazy times’: Cartoonist Luc Descheemaeker

Belgian political cartoonist Luc Descheemaeker talks about his works ahead of an exhibition at Indian Institute of Cartoonists

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Meet the Jordindians

Vineeth Kumar aka Beep and Naser Al Azzeh aka Nas talk about their YouTube channel, which has over 1.6 million subscribers

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This hearing-impaired photographer still finds a good tune with birds

The stray birds and wild animals are beautifully captured by Anand Vishwanadha’s lens

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I’ll do whatever project touches my heart, says ‘Raju Gari Gadhi 3’ actor Avika Gor

Though not her comfort zone, the 22-year-old is excited with her role in the horror-comic flick

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A luxury hotelier goes full farm-to-fork

The spice garden at Novotel Hyderabad Airport is a delight to the eyes

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Where groups of dancers meet

Surat comes alive when 5,000 dancers perform through the night on the nine nights of navarathri

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Play around with engine revs in FIFA 20, and elasticos in GRID

Two major sports games, GRID and FIFA 20, hit the stands, more stylish than ever and remain true-to-form

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Could jackfruit flour be a healthier alternative to white rice?

With the availability of jackfruit flour, it is now easy to include raw jackfruit in our diet

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iPhone 11 and 11 Pro: Apple’s true flagships are finally here

Tenacious battery life, a triple-camera system, a faster and intuitive A13 Bionic chipset — Apple’s finally stepped up their game with the iPhone 11 series. That said, we took a crack (pun unintended) at the 11 and the 11 Pro

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‘Gods of Dharmapuri is a cool gangster drama’

Director Anish Kuruvilla opens up on his forthcoming web series starring Raj Deepak Shetty, Satyadev and Karthik Ratnam

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At this Chennai exhibition, fashion and visual arts formed a narrative on reinvention

Portraits of veteran actresses bedecked with jewels and jackets sculpted from metal were some of the works that stood out

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Hitting the 40s? Here’s a guide against osteoporosis

How to postpone osteoporosis, the silent disease that with age, rips up the body’s bone architecture

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Hitting the 40s? Here’s a guide against osteoporosis

How to postpone osteoporosis, the silent disease that with age, rips up the body’s bone architecture

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Arjun Kanungo on exploring trap music with ‘Hona Chaida’

Why singer Arjun Kanungo decided to explore the genre of trap music with his latest track ‘Hona Chaida’

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Vrithra movie review: Starts well, but ends up as a damp squib

Vrithra is only the latest in a series of crime and investigation thrillers Kannada cinema seems to be hooked on to in recent times. Though the film s

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From Mom’s kitchen

Momade, a new start up in the city provides home-cooked vegetarian meals to their customers

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Red, white or sparkling

Il dolce Vino is popularising the fine art of savouring Italian wines and food

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Sunday, October 13, 2019

A look at the DAG’s new space at The Claridges

The DAG, an art gallery based in Delhi, has moved into a hotel in Lutyens' Delhi. How its initiatives and collaborations over the past year have set the tone for a multi-layered expansion

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How Vijay fans turned ‘Bigil’ trailer screening into a festival

Exclusive shows for screening movie trailers is the new trend in Kollywood as we figure it out among a sea of ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s fans at Vettri Cinemas

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Now, weddings undergo a socially-responsible makeover

Weddings might be extravagant, but couples are ensuring that guests contribute to specific causes

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Bigg Boss Tamil 3rd runner up Sherin says, “Somewhere in the middle I couldn’t differentiate between my dreams and reality.”

Sherin Shringar speaks to The Hindu about her naughty side, emotional health, Bigg Boss and Tharshan

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‘Spy in the Snow’ review: Winter wonderland

Spy cams provide quirky footage

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An expedition to remember

A five-month adventure across the Pacific Crest Trail, and young Karthikeya Nadendla is a new man, he declares

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Salvaging a scavenger

The much-maligned vulture is actually vital to the eco-system, says conservationist S Bharatidasan who is spearheading awareness drives through his NGO Arulagam

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I’ve never been as emotionally burnt out as I was post ‘Chhapaak’: Deepika

Deepika turns producer with the project.

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Bengaluru memories of the saxophone great

Kadri Gopalnath’s last public concert was at the Bangalore Gayana Samaja when he was honoured with “Nadashri” award for his lifetime achievements at Vadhya Vaibhava-2019

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Saturday, October 12, 2019

Goal! Vijay shines in dual roles as Michael and Rayappan in ‘Bigil’ trailer

The sports-action film stars the actor as a football player/ coach as well as a local don

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₹1 to watch ‘Bigil’ trailer on the big screen, but you may be too late already!

A suburban theatre in Chennai is screening the trailer the upcoming Vijay-starrer, and has even managed to sell out three early morning shows

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D Imman: ‘I never let anyone lose their self-respect’

Composer D Imman is scaling the high summits of Tamil cinema, and is set to cement his legacy. In this journey, he is also paving the way for unconventional talents to dream

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An app with Augmented Reality to step up breast cancer awareness

October is recognised across the world as the International breast cancer awareness month and Dr P Raghu Ram, CEO and director, Ushalakshmi Breast Can

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The earth beneath their feet

Photographer Zishaan A Latif’s series ‘Withering’ juxtaposes the permanence of Brahmaputra and impermanence of people of the river island, Majuli

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In Jogen Chowdhury’s 80th year, an exhibition that celebrates the leading modern artist

Chowdhury’s journey from 1955 to 2019 follows not just the artist’s evolution but India’s too

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Tharun Bhascker: Acting has made me more empathetic

Playing the lead in ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’, director-turned-actor Tharun Bhascker says filmmaking is a Godly process for him

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When ‘Ekla Chalo Re’ became a group anthem

How did a song of lonely principled protest turn into the poster child of saccharine groupthink?

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Sustainability beyond the city

Alongside the designers at fashion week, a small group of weavers from Assam, Nagaland, and Odisha is showing their textile craft

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Get ready for the Manish Arora x Koovs collab

The ace designer ties up with the online shopping portal for a gender-neutral collection in his signature style

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How ‘Garam Hawa’ reflects our current political climate

Screenwriter Anjum Rajabali discusses four political movies that he thinks dealt with contemporary politics admirably onscreen

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To the stars with 'Ad Astra', Brad Pitt's future Oscar nod

What Indian audiences are missing out as we wait for the sci-fi epic to hit screens

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‘Bigil’ cost us ₹180 crore, says AGS Entertainment's Archana Kalpathi

The creative producer also discloses her plans to release ‘Bigil’ in China, and promises that her 'favourite hero' Vijay will wow audiences

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Sustainability beyond the city

Alongside the designers at fashion week, a small group of weavers from Assam, Nagaland, and Odisha is showing their textile craft

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An Awadhi treat awaits

At the IIC Experience: A Festival of the Arts, chefs from Odisha, Bengal, Karnataka and Lucknow come together to give us culture-rich cuisine

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‘El Camino’ movie review: New addition to ‘Breaking Bad’ universe provides redemption for Jesse Pinkman

Director Vince Gilligan returns with Aaron Paul and several old favourites in an entertaining, if not necessary closure to the series

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Agate central

Add this semi-precious stone to your repertoire of coloured accessories

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Friday, October 11, 2019

Biriyaani bags prize at Asiatica film fete

Sajin Baabu’s film is about a woman who faces ostracism after her brother joins IS

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Joker: the clown prince is not funny

Todd Phillips turns our favourite villain into a sentimental heap of misery, with neither menace nor nihilism

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How Pooja Singhal deconstructs the pichvai

At Pooja Singhal’s GallerySke showing, discover spiritual paintings shorn of religious iconography, and get a peek into ‘collective creativity’ at ateliers

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A touch of Chinoiserie in home décor

Give your home a touch of the Far East with these 15 tips, says Teja Lele Desai

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Beauty of built-in furniture

It can reduce or even avoid the use of expensive, free standing wooden décor pieces, says Anupama Mohanram

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Wolf’s new exhibition puts scrap to work

Found objects and Rajasthan’s miniature paintings come together in artist duo Wolf’s newest exhibition at Baro

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Making each swara count

Rigorous training and technical mastery was evident in the recitals of Ghulam Hasan Khan and Ramprapanna Bhattacharya

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A ‘murderous’ discovery

Dramatech’s “Towards Zero” provides chills and thrills in equal measure

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Shovana Narayan’s “Rashmirathi” is crisp and catchy

Marked by less drama and more dance, Shovana Narayan’s “Rashmirathi” brought out the multi-layered emotions that define Karna’s story

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Watch: Maruti Suzuki S-Presso test drive and review

The Maruti Suzki S-Presso has got a relatively roomy cabin, it’s reasonably well-equipped, it’s easy to drive, and performance is good too

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Here’s how craft classes are bringing in a change in government-run schools

Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh is hosting regular craft workshops for the students to introduce them to traditional artforms

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Meet the hot new Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

It’s got a relatively roomy cabin, it’s reasonably well-equipped, it’s easy to drive, and performance is good too

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‘Aruvam’ movie review: Wherein a male ghost shoves social messages down your throat

Horror? Thriller? Social drama? Siddharth is wasted in a movie that is none of these

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Poromboke Lec-Fest: Stories from the commons

The Poromboke Lec-Fest will offer people an opportunity to get closer to life in the ‘Poromboke commons’, throwing light on those whose livelihoods depend on these shared-use spaces

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Where zero is hero

Experience Zero Waste Living presents a range of lifestyle and personal care products to help you make the switch to a sustainable lifestyle

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’GoNative’ review: Eat light, eat easy

GoNative debunks any theory that vegetarian food is strait laced and not for the adventurous

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Tracing Europe's influence on India's culinary heritage

European powers in India left a lasting impression on our culinary heritage. We trace some of these influences

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Rajinikanth teams up with Siva for ‘Thalaivar 168’

Thalaivar 168 marks Rajinikanth’s third association with Sun Pictures after Enthiran and Petta

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Kadri Gopalnath obtained a status for saxophone in Carnatic music

He controlled the instrument in such a way that none could match him: violinist Kanyakumari

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‘Diego Maradona’ review: a game changer

The documentary is a thrilling ride for sports enthusiasts and the uninitiated alike

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Dosa with a spicy touch

Get ready for a Rayalaseema breakfast run

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Tastefully royal

Thanjavur Royal Kitchen will be a treat for food connoisseurs

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Tipple at the turf

Well priced bar snacks and a mid-town location make Tote on the Turf’s new bar, an appealing pit stop, says Dhara Vora Sabhnani

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Noted saxophone exponent Kadri Gopalnath passes away

The Padmashree awardee is survived by his wife and two sons

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Renganaath Ravee on creating path-breaking soundscape in ‘Jallikattu’

The sound designer says he meticulously recorded night ambience in several locations in and around Kattappana in Idukki where the film was shot

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An architect’s delight

For PR Judson architectural drawings that require detailed calculations come easy

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Voices that matter

Shani Hafees’ award-winning music video explores the mother-daughter bond in a new light

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Staging stories

The Kathakar Festival celebrates the power of storytelling

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Will Freddy rap?

Grammy nominated hip hop artiste from Canada, Freddy Will’s song Natural Light will feature in Poriveyil, an upcoming Malayalam film

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Arun Govil: A Ram we all know

Arun Govil says Ram hasn’t become aggressive, it is the political climate that has

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Kahaaniya by Tape A Tale : ‘personal, heartfelt and without any filters’

Conducting storytelling sessions in almost 20 cities across India, Tape a Tale helps discover narratives within a platform

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Young and mindful

Dr Sanju George, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery will be hosting the Mental Heal

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BEING HUMAN

Social media page Humans of Kerala features extraordinary stories of people. It is now diversifying into mental health campaigns, with a workshop on Saturday

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When Thanjavur turned into a performance stage

Shreshtha Bharath Sanskriti Samagam, presented by Sangeet Natak Akademi and South Zone Cultural Centre, brought together diverse art forms, artistes and scholars

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The enduring tale of Imam-e-Hind

Ahead of the première of “Dastaan-e-Ram”, writer Danish Iqbal discusses the joys and challenges of re-imagining the epic as an Urdu play

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Picking up pace in Berlin

Running through the iconic Brandenburg Gate to finish the Berlin Marathon is an emotional affair, as some of the greatest episodes of running have taken place right here

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Picking up pace in Berlin

Running through the iconic Brandenburg Gate to finish the Berlin Marathon is an emotional affair, as some of the greatest episodes of running have taken place right here

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A crush on desserts

Try your hand at making your own ice cream roll at Iceberry in RS Puram

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An album for global peace

The Thayir Sadam Project teams up with Aruna Sairam in their latest collaborative single

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Diligent execution of RTP by Pantula Rama

Composed to an intricate rhythm, she presented it as a tribute to the Music Trinity at the Indira Sivasailam Endowment Concert

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On the art of making music for drama

Well-known composer Amod Bhatt shares how the legend, B.V. Karanth, helped him find his life’s calling

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Dance homage to the Mahatma

Gandhiji’s life and message were conveyed by 150 students under the baton of Guru Kalyanasundaram Pillai

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Anup Jalota took the audience on a nostalgic journey

He paid a musical tribute to singer Anand Kumar C

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I have a strong foundation in music because of my family: KS Harisankar

The singer, who has emerged as a star in the musical firmament, says that he is having a dream run

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Flying to the sea

Feel like a bird as you zipline through the air with a stunning view of the green Earth below and the crashing waves in the distance

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Villains as heroes, web comic geniuses, cosplay creativity : here’s what to expect at 2019’s Hyderabad Comic Con

Ready to fly that geek-flag? This year’s first Comic Con India kicks off in the City Of Pearls this weekend, and chatting with Comic Con India founder Jatin Varma, we delve into the latest pop culture trends and discuss how they seep into the comic conventions

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Will ‘Bigil’ dominate ‘Kaithi’ and ‘Sangathamizhan’ this Deepavali?

Kollywood gears up for a battle against screen count as three star-vehicles — Bigil, Kaithi and Sangathamizhan clash at the box-office on Deepavali

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‘I don’t think there is one Indian cuisine’: Australian chef Sarah Todd

Sarah Todd on the diversity of Indian food, the scarcity of female chefs, sustainable cooking practices and more

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I always wanted to be like Rajinikanth: Singapore rapper Yung Raja

Singapore’s latest rap sensation Yung Raja marries his Western influences with his Tamil identity

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Focus on curbing piracy in Kannada cinema after Pailwan online leak

The team of the film starring Sudeep is said to have collected over 10,000 pirated links and handed it to the police.

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From the earth

Sahib Room and Kipling Bar’s new limited edition menu highlights India’s forgotten vegetables and grains.

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Jugalbandis for the win

It’s always a pleasure to listen to Pandits Rajan and Sajan Mishra, perhaps India’s most accomplished vocal jugalbandi duo. I first heard them as a te

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Shifting stories of aspiration, loss and exploitation

Aadyam’s next production Mosambi Narangiis a rollicking rib-tickler with an undercurrent of melancholy, says Vikram Phukan

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Google Arts & Culture spotlights the stories of Indian handicraft and its people

Google, Incredible India, and the Dastkari Haat Samiti have come together to launch a dedicated digital exhibit, called Crafted in India

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Meet Nikhil Narayan aka the Popcorn Kid

The multi-instrumentalist has launched his second album Inception, channelling a love for all things 80s and 90s into dark synthwave and retrowave

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Travel through ceramic country at Stoke-on-Trent

In Stoke-on-Trent, throw a pot at an 18th-Century factory, sip afternoon tea in fine china, visit the award-winning installations at the ongoing British Ceramics Biennial... Here is why this city in Staffordshire continues to be the keeper of England’s industrial and social heritage

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Jeffrey Archer on the first book in his new series, ‘Nothing Ventured’

The series features Detective Inspector William Warwick, who is a character written by author Harry Clifton in Archer’s Clifton Chronicles books

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Politics of sand and water

Marathi short film ‘Valu’, produced by Hyderabad-based Mayur Dharod, will be screened at the Austin Film Festival

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This doll’s house is open to all

Lakshmi Panduranga’s intricately designed eco-friendly dolls add a green sheen to Dasara

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Savya Rasa: A ‘pan-South’ experience comes to NCR

In the growing space for South-Indian food in the NCR, Savya Rasa in Gurugram brings us a ‘pan-South’ experience that goes beyond idli-dosa

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

The Sky is Pink: a hummable soundtrack

Pritam and Gulzar collaborate on The Sky is Pinkwith songs that are familiar but eminently enjoyable, says Vipin Nair

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‘Football is a game of deceit’

Asif Kapadia on crafting life stories about flawed, complex and edgy personalities, the difficulty of getting to know Diego Maradona and teamwork

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‘With jazz, one can improvise freely’

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Camille Thurman is a flag bearer of jazz traditions while paying tribute to its heroes

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A series of sensory experiences

Theatremaker Sujay Saple and sound artist Mitsuaki Matsumoto’s collaboration is all about seamlessly merging sonic and corporeal elements, says Vikram Phukan

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Nike’s only male ambassador from India, Kunal Rajput on his fitness journey

The 26-year-old fitness trainer based in Mumbai sees the kettlebell as a versatile tool for achieving physical and mental strength

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Nike’s only male ambassador from India, Kunal Rajput on his fitness journey

The 26-year-old fitness trainer based in Mumbai sees the kettlebell as a versatile tool for achieving physical and mental strength

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This Instagram artist blends movie scenes with classical paintings

Nineteen-year-old Tabrez marries art and films, by recreating popular sitcom and movie posters with a classical painting as the backdrop

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This sundal shop in Mylapore serves healthy yet delicious snacks

This sundal stall that sells everything from karuppu kadalai to uppu adai acts as a portal to a forgotten time of healthy snacks

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Chennai’s latest food delivery app is for low budgets

There is a new app in the food delivery market, and this one connects customers to home chefs

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We ran for a cause

The seventh edition of the Coimbatore Marathon proved to be a staggering success, once again

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We ran for a cause

The seventh edition of the Coimbatore Marathon proved to be a staggering success, once again

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Suseenthiran on what attracted him to make ‘Champion’

What spending a day on the sets of the upcoming sports-drama Champion tells us about North Madras’ deep connect with football

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Chennai’s hip-hop artistes: a love letter to Vyasarpadi

Red Bull’s new docu-series, This is My Hood, explores parts of cities that birthed the hip-hop revolution. For Chennai, we head up North

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Will Shah Rukh Khan direct a Tamil film?

The star heaped praise on Kollywood actors during an interaction with fans.

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Monday, October 7, 2019

Steve Backshall’s new show explores uncharted areas in Bhutan and Greenland

Steve Backshall, whose passion for Nature began as a child exploring snakes in a manure heap, travels the world bringing its last great outdoors into the comfort of our living rooms

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

Hellaro, Nooreh to be openers of Indian panorama at 50th IFFI

Festival to also screen films with audio description for the visually impaired

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Mugen Rao wins Bigg Boss Tamil season 3

The singer from Malaysia received a winner's cheque of ₹50 lakh. Dancer and choreographer Sandy was the first runner up

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Ginger Baker, Cream's volatile drummer, dies at 80

Gary Hibbert, a media representative for Baker’s family, confirmed his death.

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Saturday, October 5, 2019

IFFI 2019 to be held in Goa from November 20-28

As many as 12 films made in different languages about 50 years ago will also be screened at the 50th edition of IFFI

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Pathrade: The dish that stalked me

The Mangalurean speciality is a laborious dish that is worth every minute that goes into making it

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Sepia-tinted Delhi

An exhibition seeped in nostalgia, celebrates the 1950s and ‘60s in the Captial

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‘Chanakya’ review: This mission is far from interesting

Forget about being crafty or smart, this spy thriller doesn’t even build enough tension

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Dhanush praised me for the climax scene, says Ken Karunas on ‘Asuran’

Ken Karunas on playing the second lead in the recently-released Asuran

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Capes and georgettes... this is what you need in your collection

Designer Pritha A on her stylish range of men’s and women’s wear

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Marching to her own beat

When she’s not studying, 16-year-old Shreyal Sanchayyan is busy flourishing her drum sticks

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Vetri Maaran’s films reflect life: actor Pasupathy

He has done it all in the Tamil film industry. He has played the hero, villain and character roles over a long career. But, says Pasupathy, this variety has also been his undoing

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Hyderabad Cosplayers Club is a close-knit community of 1000 cosplay enthusiasts

A growing tribe of professionals cosplay in a different role and enjoy the limelight

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Hyderabad Cosplayers Club is a close-knit community of 1000 cosplay enthusiasts

A growing tribe of professionals cosplay in a different role and enjoy the limelight

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When the goddess comes visiting

How the Bengalis of Coimbatore celebrate their most important festival

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How footwear made in Sivaganga is going global

The Sole Sisters are helping put the traditional craft of weaving palm leaves on the global map through their designer footwear

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Here’s how this Kerala artisan is redefining the versatility of bamboo

Rajeev VK’s latest work is a bamboo amplifier. The artisan from Idukki interprets the material in dramatic ways

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Here’s how this Kerala artisan is redefining the versatility of bamboo

Rajeev VK’s latest work is a bamboo amplifier. The artisan from Idukki interprets the material in dramatic ways

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Why was Karthick Naren scared to watch ‘Chernobyl’?

The ‘Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru’ filmmaker lists out four must watch content for cinephiles

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In the spirit of oneness

Shailendra Singh is travelling from Kanyakumari to Kashmir collecting stories enroute

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Celebrating their abilities

Chandran’s Yuva Foundation helps the visually challenged and hearing-and-speech impaired people stand on their own feet

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Wok To Walk Hyderabad: Countless permutation-combinations of hot dishes

Wok To Walk finally tosses up a party in the city

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‘Nothing happens by accident in a Hitchcock film’

Fashion designer Nachiket Barve is a fan of films that offer total cinematic experience, the kind that entices and draws the viewer in

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Artfully re-purposed

School teacher D Tamilarasu crafts miniature models from discarded materials

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In its 12th edition, Jodhpur RIFF is merging global and local folk music

Prepare for some Irish and Indian fusion, Vikku Vinayakaram’s ghatam ensemble, and rising Hindustani classical vocalist Pushkar Lele, among others

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‘Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal’ review: love saga that revels in a volley of clichés

Ajmal, the young hero of Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal, is a wannabe star and hardcore Mohanlal fan. He has watched Thattathin Marayathu twenty times and

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Raai Laxmi says no to skin show

The ‘Mirugaa’ actor is bidding goodbye to glamorous roles in her films. She is now on a quest to play characters with heft

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Friday, October 4, 2019

Honour for Carnatic musician Pantula Rama

Carnatic musician Pantula Rama was on Friday conferred with the Indira Sivasailam Endowment Medal at a function organised by the Indira Sivasailam Fou

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Mapping jewels with Saffronart’s two-day conference

Saffronart’s upcoming conference traces the aesthetic and heritage of Indian jewellery

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Sculpting khadi for NYFW

Sweta Agarwal’s label, A Humming Way, was one of six designers who was part of the Emerging Designer Collective at New York Fashion Week

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The future of food: on Good Food Institute’s latest podcast, Feeding 10 Billion

Varun Deshpande and Ramya Ramamurthy’s podcast, Feeding 10 Billion, explores how the world will eat in 2050

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This Chennai café specialises in cinnamon rolls

Cinnamon House is playing with glaze, flavour and stuffings to treat Chennai to multiple variants of the underrated dessert

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Khunn on the NYFW runway

Mumbai-based designer Vaishali Shadangule introduces the colourful handwoven fabric from a small town in Karnataka to an international audience

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‘Asuran’ review: A bloody, gory and glorious revenge saga

A superlative performance by Dhanush is the crown jewel in this mesmerising film set in a bygone era, but one which rarely looks out of place in the modern context

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Should restaurants build up chefs as the face of their business?

You can make or break a restaurant with the name of who is helming the kitchen, but is that really the way to go?

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Why Padma Lakshmi is celebrating immigrants on her upcoming Hulu show

The Top Chef host on celebrating immigrants in her upcoming Hulu show and finding comfort in South Indian cuisine

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Vijay Deverakonda’s maiden production to release on November 1

The Telugu comedy ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ stars director-turned-actor Tharun Bhascker

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From Anthony Hopkins to Joaquin Phoenix: Taking method acting to its pinnacle

In ‘The Two Popes’, Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Price invisibilise their craft; in ‘Joker’, Joaquin Phoenix takes viewers along in his journey as a performer

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‘Sustainability makes a project cheaper’: Sonali Rastogi

Fresh off jury duty at the Dezeen Awards this year, Sonali Rastogi, co-founder of Morphogenesis, on running a female-friendly architecture firm, and building a new (and sustainable) India

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Aswin Manikandan creates sculptures from bars of soap

Soap sculpting is Aswin Manikandan’s passion

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Can a training programme for SC/STs bridge the gaps? ‘Recasting Selves’ tries to find out

Lalit Vachani’s documentary chronicles life at the Centre for Research & Education for Social Transformation (CREST) in Kozhikode, Kerala

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‘100% Kadhal’ movie review: 90 percent horror, 10 percent comedy

An exasperating movie that lays its weight more on a woman’s navel than a bound script

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Tannishtha Chatterjee’s directorial 'Roam Rome Mein' to premiere at Busan International Film Festival

The film has Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead, and was inspired from an incident that occurred at the Venice Film Festival

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Authentic appams in Hauz Khas Market

Lovers of the fluffy rice pancake can have their fill at Thalaivar’s new location

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Visakhapatnam-based baker makes amazing customised cakes

Gayathrii Priyadarshini uses her paper craft skills to bake customised cakes

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Chennai’s new kebab joint

Al Kebab Company has quite a few aces up its sleeve, including some beautifully grilled dishes

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Kitchen kings: Americano and O Pedro will swap restaurants

For two weekends this month, two popular Mumbai restaurants will be taking over each other’s kitchen for a unique collaboration

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Devilishly delicious in the details

La Lola eschews gimmicks to offer scrumptious classics

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Music, my way

Indie singer Vinod Venugopal says digital platforms are opening up a world of possibilities

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TED Talks India Nayi Baat-II to go on air from November 2

Shah Rukh Khan to be the host; show focuses on social issues and their solutions

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