Justin Bieber to chronicle comeback in YouTube documentary series

Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber is opening up about his creative and personal life through a 10-part documentary ahead of a career comeback after three

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Indian singer Prateek Kuhad part of Barack Obama’s favourite music of 2019

Featuring actors Zoya Hussain and Jim Sarbh, Kuhad’s ‘cold/mess’ featured on number 22

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Vijay’s ‘Thalapathy 64’ now titled ‘Master’

The first look of the Lokesh Kanagaraj film was revealed on December 31, and is expected to be a summer 2020 release

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Delhi, stay moving in 2020

Stay curious and excited through the new year, with these 12 activities that Delhi has to offer

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Urvashi Rautela finishes shooting for Hindi remake of ‘Thiruttu Payale 2'

The film is directed by Kollywood filmmaker Susi Ganeshan, who directed the original

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Delhi, stay moving in 2020

Stay curious and excited through the new year, with these 12 activities that Delhi has to offer

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Best of Weekend 2019 in luxury and retail

In this recap, meet the designers championing upcycled fashion in India, people who are saving the Sungudi weave and a take a peek into designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s home

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Best of Weekend 2019 in design

From celebrating the next wave of cultural entrepreneurs to remembering Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, and festivals like the Venice Biennale, a look back at the year gone by in art and design

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Best of Weekend 2019 in sustainability

A museum dedicated to indigo, India’s seed savers and surfboards from discarded fishing nets. Revisit these stories and more in our annual recap

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Carnatic musicians who juggle careers, spreadsheets and varnams

Late-night work calls and early-morning vocal practices — this Margazhi, we speak to musicians who pursue two full-fledged careers. How do they manage to make the cut?

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Meet the Chennai-based hip-hop duo Underdogz

Agan and Deveshwaar aka Underdogz see their music as a reflection of what is happening in society

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For Tamil cinema, 2019 was a great year

With close to 200 movies released, audiences are back in theatres, but major film industry bodies have remained in turmoil

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Bollywood music: A decade of highs and lows

From unwanted trends of multi-composer soundtracks and remixes, to breakthroughs by indie musicians: the last ten years have showcased considerable talent

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The Hindu Cinema team’s favourite Tamil films of the decade

We list 15 films each — expanding upon just the number one picks — and invite you to tell us what your favourites from the 2010s are

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‘You’ season 2 review: Penn Badgley delivers again in a deliciously wicked follow-up

The tables are turned on Joe Goldberg this season and Netflix delivers a riveting season which does not end up in a body bag

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Thank you, says the planet

From reviving lakes to saving heirloom rice, promoting handlooms to reforestation projects, eco warriors across India continue to do their bit

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‘You’ season 2 review: Penn Badgley delivers again

The tables are turned on Joe Goldberg this season and Netflix delivers a riveting season which does not end up in a body bag

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Buses save the day

What is the solution to Bengaluru’s frustrating traffic? A humorous BMTC promotional video has the answer

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Barely liveable but lovable Bengaluru

As a loyalist I would venture to assert that our city holds a special attraction for outsiders because it assimilates them effortlessly

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A decade in diets: how people, industry and practitioners shaped food choices over the past ten years

The 2010’s saw a groundswell of diet fads, breakthroughs from the food safety industry, more attention paid to lifestyle diseases, and so many more developments

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A decade in diets: how people, industry and practitioners shaped food choices over the past ten years

The 2010’s saw a groundswell of diet fads, breakthroughs from the food safety industry, more attention paid to lifestyle diseases, and so many more developments

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Every artiste should start making their own music, says Rapper Divine

Rapper Divine discusses his entrepreneurial venture for new artistes, and explains why hiphop will always live on despite the shadow of film industry music across India

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Pranavkrishna Ramasubramanian

Pranavkrishna was selected as IndianRaga fellow for the year 2017 after several levels of competitions.

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A return to jazz

Mumbai’s latest music café recalls a time when the city truly listened to music, says Dhara Vora Sabhnani

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A decade of

From unwanted trends of multi-composer soundtracks and remixes, to breakthroughs by indie musicians – the last ten years have showcased considerable talent says Vipin Nair

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‘Gully Boy’ was a movie where my songs fit in properly, says Rapper Divine

Rapper Divine discusses his entrepreneurial venture for new artistes, and explains why hiphop will always live on despite the shadow of film industry music across India

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Bharathiyar’s poems depicted through Bharatanatayam

A New Jersey-based choreographer is exploring the timelessness of the poet’s work and philosophy through Bharatanatyam

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‘Gully Boy’ was a movie where my songs fit in properly, says Rapper Divine

Rapper Divine discusses his entrepreneurial venture for new artistes, and explains why hiphop will always live on despite the shadow of film industry music across India

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A R Rahman, Vivek Sagar, Devi Sri Prasad, Anirudh: music that enthralled us in Telugu cinema in the 2000s

Telugu cinema was teeming with fresh talent that explored diverse genres through the last decade

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Huma Qureshi teaches Dave Bautista to dance to ‘Chammak Challo’

The actors are working together on the Zack Snyder-directed film ‘Army of the Dead’

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Gautham Menon replaced by Natty in Sibiraj’s film

The director was recently signed on to act in Vishnu Vishal’s upcoming film ‘FIR’

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From ‘Attakathi’ and ‘Kabali’ to ‘Pariyerum Perumal’: How this decade changed caste representation in Kollywood

Filmmakers have changed the portrayal of Dalits in Tamil cinema, from being submissive characters to becoming assertive heroes, over the course of the last 10 years

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70% of Netflix users in India watch one film in a week

As a percentage of overall time spent on the streaming platform, film viewing in India is the highest for any country worldwide, the streaming giant said while announcing its list of most popular titles of 2019

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How artist Gurunathan Govindan captures the circle of life through his paintings

His recent series explores potential narratives that hide inside two recurring circles

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How artist Gurunathan Govindan captures the circle of life through his paintings

His recent series explores potential narratives that hide inside two recurring circles

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The eyes say it all

Vivid identities are reflected in Gouri Shirish Velhal’s solo painting exhibition ‘Drama’

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Finding the chord in our lives

When your life is going nowhere, try to rediscover yourself to get back the rhythm

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Kannada cinema in the last decade: The various highs and lows

The industry had a heady 2010s, with pan-Indian releases and indie films, blockbusters and breakout actors

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Life lessons from #Okayboomers

Towards the end of 2019 on social media, #OkayBoomer began trending in a big way. The hashtag was meant as a derisive term that millennials used on pe

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Dhanush completes Karthik Subbaraj’s film

‘D40’ also stars Aishwarya Lekshmi, James Cosmo, Joju George and Kalaiyarasan among others

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Barack Obama’s favourite show is ‘Fleabag’; ‘Irishman’, ‘Parasite’ make it to his film list

The former U.S. President also recommended legal drama 'Just Mercy' and Scarlett Johansson-Adam Driver’s 'Marriage Story'

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‘Sacred Games’ and ‘Kabir Singh’ are most popular Netflix India 2019 releases

Ryan Reynolds’ ‘6 Underground’ and British teen comedy ‘Sex Education’ are the most popular non-Indian movie and series

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Barack Obama’s favourite show is ‘Fleabag’; ‘Irishman’, ‘Parasite’ make it to his film list

The former U.S. President also recommended legal drama Just Mercy and Scarlett Johansson-Adam Driver’s Marriage Story,

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Sudarshan Mohan

Sudarshan is currently a second-year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

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President honours Amitabh Bachchan with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The 77-year-old actor was supposed to receive the honour at the National Film Awards ceremony last Monday, but was unable to attend the event due to ill health

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Second FIR against Raveena Tandon, 2 others in Punjab for ‘hurting religious sentiments’

“The three of us (Farah Khan, Bharti Singh and I) never intended to offend anyone.”

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Andrew Dunbar, body double for Alfie Allen on ‘Game of Thrones’, dies

Dunbar died suddenly at his home in Belfast, Ireland on Christmas Eve

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Resul Pookutty to produce film on runaway children

Film will be ready by next year

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Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: Samyuktha Sreeram and Rishabh Ranganathan

Ghatam percussionist Samyuktha Sreeram and Violinist Rishabh Ranganathan, are friends and perform concerts together.

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Rajinikanth and I initially agreed on a ‘Chandramukhi’ sequel, says A.R. Murugadoss

The director reveals the path he had to traverse before his upcoming ‘Darbar’ with the Superstar became a reality

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Netflix & Co. have made a dent in the unchallenged supremacy of the feudal movie studios of the world

This decade of streaming has done a world of good for pop-culture buffs

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'Village Rockstars', 'Aamis', 'Aruvi' and more: The decade of the indie movie

Now, everyone can make a film, thanks to streaming platforms, social media and labs that support production

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‘His Dark Materials’ review: A fascinating adaptation of Philip Pullman’s vision

Season one of the show succeeds in acting, action, world-building and music, aided by an admirable cast

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Keep religion private, says Kantha work revivalist who experienced Partition

The profit she makes from selling Kantha apparel is shared equally between salaries for the staff and on the welfare of the artisans

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Keep religion private, says Kantha work revivalist who experienced Partition

The profit she makes from selling Kantha apparel is shared equally between salaries for the staff and on the welfare of the artisans

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The counterpoint: Indie is as dead as Latin

Too much access has handicapped and triggered the collapse of Indian indie filmmaking, says the director of the ‘The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project’ and ‘Greater Elephant’

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Sedate from start to finish

G. Ravikiran maintained the same pace and mood for most part of his concert

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Vyshnavie Sainath:Managing her dancing dreams

Dancer Vyshnavie Sainath pursued a management course in her quest to give her art and dance school a global reach

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'Village Rockstars', 'Moothon', 'Aruvi' and more: The decade of the indie movie

Now, everyone can make a film, thanks to streaming platforms, social media and labs that support production

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Art for the Anthropocene

A new wave of artists is returning to the wild, and using science, satire, protest, to jolt us back to the natural world, or to what remains of it

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Vyshnavie Sainath:Managing her dancing dreams

Dancer Vyshnavie Sainath pursued a management course in her quest to give her art and dance school a global reach

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Indian fashion has seen a big, green shift

It came not from dramatic variations in cut, colour or sleeve shape but a more conscious way of being that now seems like the only way

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Raise a toast to the momo

It is not just our window to the world, but reminds us, in these difficult times, to keep our doors open

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Rajinikanth and I intially agreed on a ‘Chandramukhi’ sequel, says A.R. Murugadoss

The director reveals the path he had to traverse before his upcoming ‘Darbar’ with the Superstar became a reality

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The city and a decade’s change

From the epithet of big rural village, Madurai is transforming into a vibrant city.

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Exclusive with Twitter India: ‘We’d love to have Ajith join Twitter for his fans’

The micro-blogging site on south Indian film fan culture on social media, ‘Bigil’ and Vijay dominating 2019, and why Tamil and Telugu cinema have loyal followers

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Ram Gopal Varma announces web series on Mumbai mafia

It will be loosely based on the life of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim

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The shift phase

More Malayali strains—actors, content—will enter national digital content in 2020

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Bhargavi Ranganathan

Bhargavi has been teaching music for three years now at P.S. Matric Higher Secondary School, Mylapore.

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RGV announces web series on Mumbai mafia

It will be loosely based on the life of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim

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Fitness fads to ditch in 2020

Author-sommelier Magandeep Singh suggests we stop with the marathons and diet fads like keto and intermittent fasting

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It’s time to bid goodbye to avo toast and gin bars

Gauri Devidayal, Director, Food Matters India, on trends in the food industry she’s done with

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Baradwaj Rangan on cinema trends to leave behind in 2019

Film critic Baradwaj Rangan has had enough of Akshay Kumar’s social messages, pointless sequels and Kollywood films diluting content for mainstream impact

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Five horror-thrillers in the last decade that shows how Kannada cinema has evolved

The genre in the Kannada film industry has moved away from random thugs blowing evil smoke rings to sophisticated puzzles

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Fitness fads to ditch in 2020

Author-sommelier Magandeep Singh suggests we stop with the marathons and diet fads like keto and intermittent fasting

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Save the day in 2020

Quirky illustrations, self-care suggestions and DIY pages — planners and calendars get more personal this year

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Nine hacks to get your home party-ready

Teja Lele Desai lists nine tips to get you going

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Change & the city

In the last decade, NGOs, corporates and the local administration have increased the city’s wellness quotient with the active participation of its people

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Negatives of ‘lost’ 1985 Somali epic found in NFAI vaults

The Somali Dervish is a masterpiece by eminent Somali poet, playwright and film-maker Said Salah Ahmed

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How to turn on the heat with food, especially dessert

The delivery outlet Heritage Food based in Malaviya Nagar has the answers

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‘Sillu Karupatti’ movie review: Life is like a box of chocolates

Halitha Shameem’s sophomore anthology movie is four delightfully woven stories with a common motif: love

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‘Spies in Disguise’ review: Will Smith and Tom Holland against the world, one feather at a time

The family film for the holiday season which has fun and action and an emotional wallop as well

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Here’s what difference the past decade made to Visakhpatnam

The past 10 years has seen a shot in the arm for food, entertainment and conservation initiatives some of which have been a great success and others not so much

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Here’s what difference the past decade made to Visakhpatnam

The past 10 years has seen a shot in the arm for food, entertainment and conservation initiatives some of which have been a great success and others not so much

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Elon Musk says that Disney+ is on its way to Tesla theater

Tesla theater allows the company’s electric cars to turn into a mobile movie machine that rivals the traditional movie theater experience

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Hyderabad Brothers: A successful teaming up

On the contemporary Carnatic music scene, the Hyderabad Brothers, D. Raghavachari and D. Seshachari occupy a prominent place. They have rapidly built

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A question of answers

Thrillers in Kannada cinema have moved away from random thugs blowing evil smoke rings to sophisticated puzzles

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Watch | Top 10 female Bollywood stars of the decade

A video featuring the top ten Bollywood actresses between 2010 and 2019

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Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead in his Bandra residence

The police are still conducting inquiries to pinpoint a reason behind his death

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Makeover of a mill: Iconic Lakshmi Mills is now a public space in Coimbatore

All efforts have been made to retain the soul of the iconic Lakshmi Mills even as its old structures have been converted into a contemporary space

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Meet Mike Pandey, India’s Bear Grylls

Film-maker Mike Pandey speaks about his new series ‘Explorer of Mystery Mountains’ on DD National and DD Arun Prabha, and why conservation in the Northeast is paramount

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What made 4 Bollywood directors unite for horror anthology ‘Ghost Stories’

Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee talk to MetroPlus on what scares them in film and in real life

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‘Good Newwz’ review: serving merriment with manipulation

Akshay Kumar reclaims his sense of humour even as the sprightly film eventually turns sentimental

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Barmer Boys: Fuelling contemporary folk

The Barmer Boys on how the band has stormed the international stage with their unique sound and crossover aesthetics

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The rise and rise of Malayalam web series

With binge-watching online becoming the norm, a look at the evolution and popularity of web series in Malayalam

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Broadening visual narratives

A recent recital of Kodungalloor Marumakan Raja’s adaptation of The Tempest showcased the potential of Kathakali in absorbing new themes and characters

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From 'Gully Boy' to 'The Family Man': Making a political statement through the medium

2019 saw films/ web series that reflected the socio-political realities of our times, without sugar-coating them

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‘Making my own film has always been a dream’ : Prithviraj Sukumaran

As 2019 winds to a close, Prithviraj Sukumaran explains why it has been a special year for him

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Making a political statement

From “Gully Boy” to “The Family Man”, 2019 saw films/ web series that reflected socio-political realities of our times, without sugar-coating them

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Biopic battles and beyond in Telugu cinema

2019 was a rather middling year for Telugu cinema. A recap of the highs and lows

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'The Confession Killer': Into Netflix's powerful true-crime thriller

The riveting docu-series is about a man Henry Lee Lucas who’s killed around 600 people across the United States in the 70s and 80s

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Versatile musician

Avaneeswaram S.R. Vinu, a sought after violinist, says a good musician has to be a good listener

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How India in the 2010s embraced indie dogs

Both offline and online spaces began to push for improved legislation for indie dogs

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Student poets of Quills at RBVRR Women’s College: Bound by poetry

A chapbook by student poets of RBVRR Women’s College is inspired by the harsh realities of life

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You won’t regret being stuck in these aiports on New Year’s Eve

A pilot lists his favourite airports, with Michelin-starred outlets, breweries and private tours of aircrafts

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The top five places to celebrate New Year 2020

Ball drop at Times Square is passé. So what’s cool? A combination of wacky traditions and crazy parties, unlike the usual ones you are probably thinki

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How In-Q at The Manor promises to surpass Indian Accent

The restauarant also has a 14-course tasting menu, which shows you the chef Aditya Kumar Jha’s talent

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Ibsen to voice local concerns

Theatre director S. Surendranath gets the internationally acclaimed Ibsen scholarship. With this, he aims to create a theatrical commentary on the socio-political landscape of Karnataka

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Stunning artistry

Satyanarayana Raju and Soundarya Igoor stole the show at the second day of Shishirachhanda Festival

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Entertainment or Engagement?

What constitutes the success of a dance performance? Is it the spectacle that it becomes or the meanings that it leaves us with

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Vikram’s next with Ajay Gnanamuthu titled ‘Cobra’

Starring the likes of former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan and Srinidhi Shetty, film will feature Vikram in two dozen different looks

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Bamboo artist creates 'nativity scenes' for Christmas

It’s the time of the year when R. Sakthivel and his family create cribs for Nativity scenes in the city

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The ‘Ghost Stories’ directors' roundtable: United in horror

Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar talk to Namrata Joshi on what scares them in film and in real life, 'sanskari ghosts' and questioning authority

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'Bigil', 'Petta', 'Viswasam': What are Tamil cinema's top 10-grossing films of 2019?

The five most bankable stars of 2019 are Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith, Dhanush and Sivakarthikeyan

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Namakkal youth designs affordable shelter on an autorickshaw

This is to create awareness on cost-effective small scale architecture, he says

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'Friends' theme songwriter dies aged 72

Willis learned to become a songwriter by listening to rhythms coming through the walls of Motown studios in Detroit

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A walk through Nalini Malani’s extraordinary mind

The artist’s ongoing show on her intimate “memory-emotions” is also a masterful demonstration of technical proclivity, says Pooja Savansukha

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A vainika’s journey around the world

Nirmala Rajasekar’s conquest has been a saga of teaching and teaming

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When parks turn performing stages

Here is an initiative, which looks at parks as ideal performance spaces

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She handled them all well

Alapana, swaram and niraval... Kruthi Bhat gave a good account of herself

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How has Tamil cinema fared in 2019?

The top 10 grossers of Tamil cinema depended on the price at which they were sold to distributors

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No dull moments in Sikkil Gurucharan’s concert

Sikkil Gurucharan presented an engaging concert with Thodi as the central raga

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Mature handling of ragas

Ananya brought out the subtle nuances of Kharaharapriya in her alapana

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Music should usher in happiness, say Hyderabad Brothers

The veteran vocalists talk about how they plan a concert, the significance of rare kritis and their training

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Concert on conventional lines

Sudha and Srividhya presented well-structured raga treatises

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Ranjani-Gayathri’s challenging dwiraga RTP

The sisters undertook a gutsy experiment at their recent Margazhi concert in Chennai

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Kanchi Mahaswami Aradhana observed

In his address on Aradhana day, Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati showcased Dr. V. Raghavan’s composition

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Prema Rangarajan’s rendition was rich in manodharma

Her RTP showcased the veteran’s mastery over laya

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Shijith Nambiar gives dramatic twists to traditional pieces

In a rare solo performance, Shijith Nambiar’s interpretations swung between meditation and ecstasy

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This was the decade of homegrown, standalone music festivals

MetroPlus recaps how these festivals come into their own, giving India’s independent musicians the spotlight they deserve

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Director’s club

Five directors who stood out in Telugu cinema in the 2010s

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Same-sex kiss scene from ‘Rise of Skywalker’ cut from film’s Singapore version

According to the outlet, Singapore’s censorship guidelines pertains that only people over 18 can see films that contain LGBT content or subplots

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The unlikely scene stealers

Meet Rajkumar Kasireddy and Yazurved, the Chowdhary and Naidu of ‘Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru’

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‘Iddari Lokam Okate’ review: The kisses and the tears don’t work

Too many coincidences and too little emotional connect are a disappointment

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Mathu Vadalara review: Till ‘meth’ does us apart

A relatively new and young team puts forth a partly comic, partly trippy thriller

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Jingle Bells during Margazhi: T.N. Krishnan enthralls a packed house

The Margazhi season is at its peak now, and December 25 is a special day for the rasikas in Music Academy. The hall is packed at 8.50 am, with audienc

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Gal Gadot to co-produce adaptation of Israeli-Palestinian romance

Known in English as All the Rivers, the international bestselling novel from Israeli author Dorit Rabinian was published in 2014

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Chennai Margazhi young artistes of the day: Tejashree and Tanujashree

Tejashree and Tanujashree were the great grand daughters of D.K. Pattammal and Palghat Mani Iyer.

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Craft of the critters

Artist Nibha Sikander aesthetically portrays a variety of insects and moths that are often overlooked in our own city.

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Dhoni’s World Cup-winning six, demonetisation queues and more: Readers’ memorable moments of 2010s

Dhoni emulates KapilDuring the past five decades of following cricket, I have come across many interesting Tests, ODIs and T20 matches— from the first

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Meet Red Earth and Pouring Rain, an indie band that transcends genres

With a medley of jazz, Carnatic, Latin, Western et al, the compositions of Abhijit Nath and Harini Iyer are genre-agnostic

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These Delhiites will ring in New Year with a run to Mt Fuji

Abhishek Mishra, Vipin Sharma, and Naresh Bhati did their first New Year’s Eve run in 2014

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Anoushka Shankar to EDM ragers to Sid Sriram to folk singers: Hyderabad’s best gigs of the 2010s

Just 25 minutes of a gig can create a ripple effect. Here are a few mentions:

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‘Hungama 2’ set for Independence Day release in 2020

The original film which released in 2003, starred Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani and Rimi Sen among others

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Real and relatable: Sesha Sindhu makes her debut as a director with ‘Choosi Chudangane’

Telugu filmmaker speaks about her coming-of-age romcom that is a love story between a wedding photographer and music composer

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Love takes centre stage in Manohar Chiluveru’s art series

With his new art series, Manohar Chiluveru propounds that the world is in need of love, peace and balance

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Slice of life narrative in ‘Chusi Chudangane’

Packed with a real and relatable story, Sesha Sindhu makes her debut as a director with Chusi Chudangane

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Sanjay Gupta to adapt graphic novel ‘Rakshak’ into a film

The filmmaker is currently working on gangster drama ‘Mumbai Saga’, which stars John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi

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Don’t twist Kangana Ranaut’s statements: Actor’s sister to Delhi Deputy CM

Rangoli Chandel defends sister’s comments that only a few people pay tax in India, while the rest are dependent on them

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Gorge on these goodies this Christmas

We tell you a few places you can order from for the feast

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Coimbatore-based The Pawsome People Project works for the welfare of street dogs

If you love dogs, here is your chance to make their world a little better

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The Coimbatore Cattery Club’s first cat show

The cat show showcased various breeds such as the Persian, Exotic Shorthair, Siamese, Maine Coon, British Longhair, Himalayan and Bengal

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Coimbatore’s Mohammed Saleem and team spot some rare birds on their Great Indian Bird Expedition across South India

R Mohammed Saleem and his team are elated that they could spot some rare birds on their Great Indian Bird Expedition across South India

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The Netflix decade: How one company changed the way we watch TV

At the start of the decade, binge-watching involved VHS tapes, DVD box sets or long nights glued to a DVR. Fast forward to 2019, when media and tech companies are subverting that schedule and the majority of viewers using U.S. TV streaming services watch an average of four hours of content in one sitting, according to Deloitte

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Watch | Honda SP 125 BS6 first ride and review

Video review of Honda SP 125 BS6

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Abilash Giriprasad

Carnatic vocalist Abilash Giriprasad was introduced to this art form at the age of four and his first stage performance was at seven.

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From the Archive — upholding a rich heritage

For the Chennai music season 2019, The Hindu brings to you a series of articles from our archives on musical trendsetters. Today, an article from (16-

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Anurag Kashyap apologises for participating in anti-Mandal protests

The director had drawn criticism after he revealed he had taken to the streets in the 1990s against the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations

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Robert Downey Jr summons his inner-Tony Stark in a YouTube tech show

The ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Avengers’ actor makes his YouTube debut in an eight-part documentary series about Artificial Intelligence

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Robert Downey Jr summons his inner-Tony Stark in a YouTube tech show

The ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Avengers’ actor makes his YouTube debut in an eight-part documentary series about Artificial Intelligence

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This composer used an extremely rare synthesiser for the music in Moon Landing documentary ‘Apollo 11’

The addictive music, created with the Moog Synthesiser IIIc, won him a Critics’ Choice Documentary Award for Best Score in November

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The Vijay Sethupathi interview: ‘This is what I am’

Over the last 10 years, he emerged as the face of a new wave in Tamil cinema. Yet Vijay Sethupathi’s climb up the ladder was a tricky journey, where his desire for constant re-invention helped set him apart from his peers. We speak to the ‘Star of the Decade’

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Lounging with a cuppa at TeaSwan tea lounge

Hyderabad makes a home to another experiential tea lounge, but this time from TeaSwan

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A turkey for the table

This festive season, the unusual turkey biryani is making its presence felt across Tamil Nadu

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Newspapers as his canvas

Artist Subash Thodayam captures the many cultural hues of a diverse India

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How art on social media became the face of anti-CAA protests

Thanks to social media, artists and musicians are playing a big role in the anti-CAA and anti-NRC resistance today

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Amitabh Bachchan to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award on Dec. 29: Javadekar

President Ram Nath Kovind will host a high-tea for all the winners at the Rashtrapati Bhavan where Mr. Bachchan will be presented with Indian cinema’s biggest honour, Mr. Javadekar said during the National Film awards ceremony

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Try these East Indian Christmas recipes by Maria Goretti

VJ-turned-chef Maria Goretti on what defines a typical, East Indian holiday meal at her home

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The rise of the female star: Women in Kollywood in the last decade

Headlining ‘female-centric’ movies to achieving box-office success, Tamil cinema has seen significant developments in the way characters have been written for leading ladies, in the last decade

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A tattered narrative: Exhibition of quilts from the Quilt India Festival 2019 in Coimbatore

Not only are quilts things of beauty, but the act of making them have traditionally been a way of self expression, empowerment and bonding

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Christmas desserts in a dash

Here are some healthy recipes that look good and taste better, for the last-minute cook’s kitchen

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Daniel Craig explains why returned as James Bond for one last time

He reprises the character for the fifth and final time in Cary Fukunaga’s No Time To Die.

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Adyar G.Silambarasan

Silambarasan has performed in Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru with flautist Jayanth. He has also organised a new combo music section at KM college of music & technology. 

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‘The Irishman’ maybe the last picture I’ll make: Martin Scorsese hints retirement

Scorsese commented on how theatres today have no room for other kind of films, adding maybe he won’t be able to make more films post The Irishman.

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Pooja Suresh and Supraja Suresh

Pooja Suresh and Supraja Suresh began learning music at the age of five at Brihaddhwani and later under Vidushi Sangeetha Sivakumar.

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Banksy unveils nativity artwork in Bethlehem

It is part of the ‘Walled-Off Hotel’ and is aimed at creating awareness of the Palestinians’ suffering

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From ‘TiK ToK’ to ‘Old Town Road’: top ten English songs from the 2010s

Songs that linger on as the decade reaches its outro

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From the Archive: Making a mark as accompanist

For the Chennai music season 2019, The Hindu brings to you a series of articles from our archives on interviews with rising artistes in 1990s who are now some of the biggest names in Carnatic music.

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Thumri exponent Vidushi Savita Devi passes away

Daughter of late Padma Shri winner Siddheshwari Devi, Ms. Devi was considered a doyen in the field of classical music field for her mastery on various semi-classical vocal forms, such as thumri, dadra, chaiti, kajri and tappa of the Banaras Gharana

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Qandeel was murdered because of people’s judgement: Sanam Maher

We need to ‘rewire our rotten social structure,’ says the author of a book on social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch, who was murdered three years ago

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Kala Bhavana: 100 years of the arts school founded by Tagore

In 1919, when the country was still bleeding from the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh, Tagore planted fresh seeds of life in the soil of Santiniketan by setting up Kala Bhavana — a school of arts

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Hearing less-performed ragas is a rare treat

Most performers will present from a bandwidth of 30 or so ragas, letting dust gather on hundreds of other gems

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More than vada pao: The magic of Maharashtrian cuisine

Flavoured with ancestral lore, a new book with some 200 recipes brings Maharashtrian cuisine into the limelight

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Trends

Colour trend for 2020 veers towards bold, darker shadesBlack, blue, orange, bright pink are on top of this list, having become the new neutralsDark co

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A merry headbanger with Sahasra Gatherings

Immerse yourself in a colourful musical festival to the city ahead of the Christmas festivities

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Watch | Top 10 Bollywood actors of the decade

A video featuring the top ten Bollywood actors between 2010 and 2019

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Carnatic music competition

R.K.Srikantan Trust invites applications from young vocalists to present a full-fledged concert

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Content is queen: Supriya Menon

As ‘Driving Licence’ reached theatres, producer Supriya Menon talks about her second film and making films that she believes in

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Lilly Singh: She’s got game

Lilly Singh, the first Indian origin, bisexual late-night talk show host, talks about keeping it real with her guests and building her entertainment empire from the ground up

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Margazhi mob

How local parlance used right can turn strangers into friends

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‘Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker’ review: Out of tune space opera

With predictable plot twists, the last film of the franchise misses the mark by a mile

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Vidhya Raghavan

Carnatic vocalist Vidhya Raghavan has been performing regularly in India and abroad for over 12 years.

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‘Thambi’ movie review: A fine suspense-thriller that could have been tighter

Jeethu Joseph returns to familiar territory with Thambi, which retains the emotional spirit of the director’s runway hit, Drishyam

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Meeting Star Wars fans and Baby Yoda in Singapore

On Star Wars cosplay, an international film festival and shopkeepers who don’t believe in DVD players

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Chennai’s seed hunter: A peek into Benitha Perciyal’s studio

Re-used Burma teak, bark powder and foraged seeds are just a few of the materials Benitha Perciyal uses in her installations

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Branches in the blueprint

When architects shot down suggestions to cut down trees and made them stunning, integral, living elements of their design instead

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Tech to the rescue: how apps and recycled smartphones are helping fight deforestation

With apps and recycled smartphones, a growing army of canopy warriors are helping in the war against deforestation

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Colour it right this New Year

Bold is trending in interior design, to accentuate the energy of the space. By Nandhini Sundar

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The hype over Tundey kebabs

Are Tundey's kebabs all they're made out to be and have they improved over the years?

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The regained looms of Chendamangalam

Kerala’s design community got together to bat for Chendamangalam handloom in 2019

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‘Pratiroju Pandage’ is an entertaining cocktail

A feel-good film, ‘Pratiroju Pandage’ sails through with some stellar performances

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This Kerala auto driver-artist spotlights the need to go back to nature with his paintings and craftwork

A Santhosh’s exhibition ‘Let’s Go Back to Nature’ in Thiruvananthapuram raises a clarion call to protect nature

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Deck up your home for Christmas

Quick tips to get your home ready for the festive season by Teja Lele Desai

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How Chennai is growing its own forests

Chennai made news internationally this year, but it was not a proud moment for its residents. Headlines like The New York Times’ ‘Life in a City Witho

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It’s family time in Thiruvananthapuram during Christmas

Christmas is a time of kinship, faith, festivities and food in the Kerala capital

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Christmas-New Year fete by the Vellayani lake at Vavvamoola

The festival is from December 22 to January 2

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‘Tenet’ trailer: Christopher Nolan is back with his time shenanigans in international spy epic

‘Tenet’ could easily be considered as the third part in Nolan’s time-bending series after ‘Memento’ and ‘Inception’

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‘The Witcher’ review: A riveting show

It has the chance to be great, if only it had taken some risks, in terms of language, or storytelling

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‘Hero’ review: A ‘Shankar-style’ superhero film starring Sivakarthikeyan that ticks most boxes

Director Mithran liberally borrows cinematic tropes that we would generally associate with Shankar, but still manages to give us a heady mix of action and thrills that keeps us engaged

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V S Ramamoorthy: A visionary turns 100

Guru V S Ramamoorthy has influenced generations of dancers with his dedication and passion towards dance

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Of faith in friendship

Veteran Nelliyodu Vasudevan Namboodiri showcased his prowess as Kuchela in a presentation of Kuchelavritham Kathakali in Thrissur

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Wakanda free trade forever? Fictional nation removed from U.S. trade list

The Kingdom of Wakanda is the home of Black Panther, the Marvel superhero, and is portrayed in comic books and the 2018 blockbuster movie as an isolated African nation with the most powerful technology on the planet.

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Panini — world’s first informatician

The ancient grammarian used language to decode information

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Rajinikanth expresses concern over violence in the country over CAA

Though the actor did specify any incident, he said “the ongoing violence gives me great pain”

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Poornima Krishna Emani

Poornima Krishna Emani is a recipient of prestigious Pt. Jasraj Award for the year 2012 and received the award from Pundit Jasraj himself.

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The East’s own gin

Roku, a two-year-old Japanese premium gin, has just been launched in India

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Watch out for Pa Ranjith’s next big step

Five promising Tamil directors will be making their upcoming films under the Kaala director’s latest collaborative effort

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Madrasana’s Margazhi festival at Sathyam Cinemas

Madrasana is back with its music series at Sathyam Cinemas

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Virat Kohli replaces Salman Khan, tops Forbes Celebrity list in India

Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone in top 10, along with 28 other women on the list this year

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Poetry has the power to move and elate: Arundhati Subramaniam

The poet brought the genre into focus on the second day of the Navadisha conference

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Chandrasekara Sharma takes his percussion legacy forward

To Chandrasekara Sharma, ghatam is an integral part of music

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‘The ‘Sivakarthikeyan template’ will fade away,' says the 'Hero' star

SK, as he's popularly known, talks about his upcoming film, in which he plays a masked crusader who doles out vigilante justice

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Sridevi Nrithyalaya’ ‘Vande Mataram,’ — an ode to Mother India

Sheela Unnikrishnan’s ‘Vande Mataram’ was a conventional approach to patriotism

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The major takeaways from Sanjay Subrahmanyan’s Thamizh concerts

The language — all its genres — lent itself to Sanjay Subrahmanyan’s sweep of imagination

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Navadisha conference captures different contours of Natya

Natya artistes and scholars in allied fields presented various perspectives of the art form

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‘Thennadudaya Sivane Potri’ — pegged on Atta Veera Sthalas of Lord Siva

Sasirekha Rammohan took the audience on a journey of the Atta Veera Sthalas through her production ‘Thennadudaya Sivane Pottri’

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Indrajith Sukumaran charts new territory as an actor

With a slew of diverse roles, including a web series in which he stars as MGR, the Malayalam actor is on a roll

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Amar Ramesh’s portrait series on Carnatic musicians marries the art form with contemporary settings

Photographer Amar Ramesh’s portrait series on Carnatic musicians marries the art form with contemporary settings

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Salman Khan Films ‘voluntarily’ remove certain scenes from title song from ‘Dabangg 3’

The film had attracted controversy after a Hindu outfit objected to a sequence in the title song

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Dabangg 3’s Saiee Manjrekar: "Salman teases me about being a one-take artist"

The debutant actor talks about her famous parents, her favourite memory of Salman Khan, and preparing for stardom

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Confluence of classicism and aesthetics

Reputed performers moved centre stage at a week-long dance festival in Kochi

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It’s ‘Thambi’ vs ‘Hero’ this Friday

With Karthi’s Thambi and Sivakarthikeyan’s Hero slated to release this Friday, Kollywood’s trade circle is hoping to revive its business

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A look at glittering illuminations around the globe

Get your cameras ready! The largest Christmas light maze and glittering illuminations are up across most cities and town squares around the globe

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MCC Alumni Carol Concert rings in the Christmas spirit in Chennai

The MCC Alumni Carol Concert saw performances by acclaimed groups such as Organised Chaos and The Octet Cantabile

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Watch | 2020 TVS Apache RTR 160 & 200 BS6 first ride and review

Video review of 2020 TVS Apache RTR 160 & 200 BS6

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Indrajith Sukumaran charts new territory as an actor

With a slew of diverse roles, including a web series, Indrajith Sukumaran is on a roll

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Dancers don’t need wings to fly, says Ali Salami

French choreographer’s open space workshop, which aims to deploy the art in unlikely spaces, ends today

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Aishwarya Anand

Aishwarya Anand has completed masters in music from Madras University

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Ode to the weavers

Sabita Radhakrishna’s latest book, The Looms of Arivoor, is a tribute to the weaving community in our country

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Raga with a side of vada

This year, the Sabha canteens experiment with tender coconut rasam, mint dosas and red rice idlis. But, they are still defined by elaborate lunches on banana leaves, pongal and filter coffee

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See me through the dark night

Get your cameras ready! The largest Christmas light maze and glittering illuminations are up across most cities and town squares around the globe

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Warming up for Christmas

Trade dull, grey skies and woollies for mimosas on the beach, in breezy dresses. Here are some destinations where sunny days set the mood for the holidays

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For the love of cinema, from Kabul

A team of archivists and film aficionados from Afghanistan was in Hyderabad to attend their first film preservation workshop

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Sustainably stylish

Hyderabad-based Mallika Reddy turns industrial waste into lifestyle products and believes that there’s no plan(et) B

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The watershed moments in Telugu cinema

Prabhas trekking right through a waterfall in ‘Baahubali’ isn’t the only memorable frame this decade for Telugu cinema. Here’s a ringside view of the good, bad and the middling trends

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Rakshit Shetty talks about Avane Srimannarayana and the eco-system that enables his work

Writer, director, actor, producer Rakshit Shetty on being rooted, the innovative promotions of Avane Srimannarayana and the eco-system that enables his work

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‘Street Dancer 3D’ trailer: India vs Pakistan and Prabhudeva’s ‘Mukkala Mukkabaala’ throwback

Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor dance-off in this dance film that’s set for a Janaury 2020 release

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'I can play Rajjo in my sleep': Sonakshi Sinha on 'Dabangg 3', Salman Khan and art therapy

Approaching a decade in Bollywood, the actor speaks about how art is her escape from the crazy world of the movies

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Director Anup Bhandari penned all six songs for the Kannada version of Dabangg 3

Hooked to the written word: Director Anup Bhandari has written all the six songs for the Kannada version of Dabangg 3

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In season of protests, time to read a lot in, and between, Bollywood tweets on CAA and NRC

This time the change is the neat division within Bollywood between the 'selfie' (with the PM) and 'non-selfie' gang

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Actor Raajashekar’s driving licence suspended for repeated rash driving

He had 21 challans for overspeeding

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Make an informed decision while choosing a car

In good tasteKhushpreet Kaur, Pune: I am confused between the Hyundai Tucson, Volkswagen Tiguan, Honda CR-V and Audi A3. Which is better in terms of o

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A look at new sedans set to launch in India in 2020

There are quite a few sedans set to arrive on our shores in 2020, ranging from easily accessible mass market models to exclusive and uber-luxurious limousines. Here we take a look at what you can expect to arrive in showrooms from now up to end-2020

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All about Monsoon, Café Lota’s new space in Aerocity

Unique flavours, textures and dishes, served unpretentiously

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Learning to tango with Srinivas Vishnubhotla

Step by step: Srinivas Vishnubhotla, was in town to teach social tango on behalf of Hyderabad Tango Club

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Zooming into the future with the Activa 125 BS-VI

Honda’s base 125cc offering is now BS-VI compliant and gains a number of new features, as well as a big price hike in the process

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Learning to tango with Srinivas Vishnubhotla

Step by step: Srinivas Vishnubhotla, was in town to teach social tango on behalf of Hyderabad Tango Club

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Nippon releases colour forecast for 2020-2021

An NIFT professor along with Nippon Paint has come out with colour predictions for 2020-2021 based on human emotions and thought processes

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Actor Raajashekar’s driving licence cancelled

He had 21 challans for overspeeding

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In season of protests, time to read a lot in, and between, Bollywood tweets

Days after students of Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi, and Aligarh Muslim University protested over the Citizenship Amendment Act and the NRC, followed by

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Sarvesh Karthick

Sarvesh Karthick inherits the legacy of his father Ghatam Karthick

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Jeethu Joseph on 'Thambi', the Chinese remake of 'Drishyam' and Mohanlal's 'Ram'

The filmmaker, who shot to fame with the Malayalam film 'Drishyam, discusses his love for writing mystery-thrillers

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Jeethu Joseph on 'Thambi', the Chinese remake of 'Drishyam' and Mohanlal's 'Ram'

The filmmaker, who shot to fame with the Malayalam film 'Drishyam, discusses his love for writing mystery-thrillers

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From the Archive: Striking an immediate rapport

For the Chennai music season 2019, The Hindu brings to you a series of articles from our archives on musical trendsetters. Today, here is an article

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Actor Payal Rohatgi gets bail

She was booked under the IT Act for alleged objectionable content against Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and other members of the family

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Sai Dharam Tej's 'Prati Roju Pandage' is a celebration of life and bonding

A subtle message and lot of entertainment is what director Maruthi promises with his new Telugu movie

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Nippon releases colour forecast for 2020-2021

An NIFT professor along with Nippon Paint has come out with colour predictions for 2020-2021 based on human emotions and thought processes

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Step by step with Srinivas Vishnubhotla

Srinivas Vishnubhotla, was in town to teach social tango on behalf of Hyderabad Tango Club

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Pratiroju pandage is a celebration of life and bonding

A subtle message and lot of entertainment is what director Maruthi promises with Pratiroju pandage

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Kajal Aggarwal becomes first south Indian actress to get Madame Tussauds wax figure

The ‘Indian 2’ star will also take part in the Ultimate Film Star Experience at Singapore with fans, after the unveiling of her replica

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Salman Khan: ‘Tamil Nadu loves Dabangg-style movies’

The Bollywood actor spoke about the reason behind opting for a wider release for his upcoming movie, ‘Dabangg 3’

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GoFloaters teaches Hyderabad’s creative entrepreneurs how to be their own boss

On December 14, a solopreneur event saw many young enterprisers speak freely about the business space despite various challenges

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Animator Yarrow Cheney says people laugh for the same things, irrespective of age

Isn’t that funny? Yarrow Cheney, animator, production designer, and co-director of The Secret Life of Pets and Dr Seuss’ The Grinch says people laugh for the same things whether they are three years old or 90

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Puneet Issar is still mighty Duryodhan for viewers

Like a colossus: Puneet Issar is still the mighty warrior Duryodhan that we fell in love with on television 30 years ago

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GoFloaters teaches Hyderabad’s creative entrepreneurs how to be their own boss

On December 14, a solopreneur event saw many young enterprisers speak freely about the business space despite various challenges

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Siddhant Chaturvedi, newcomer Sharvari cast in YRF’s ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’

The original ‘Bunty Aur Babli’, featuring Rani Mukerji, Abhishek and Abhishek Bachchan, was a blockbuster in 2005

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TV show host Sushant Singh booted for participation in protests against CAA

The actor, has been part of long-running show ‘Savdhaan India’ as its host since 2011

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Dwarka’s ‘nutrition juice’ makers

They collect leaves and stems from parks to offer morning exercisers some green goodness

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Dwarka’s ‘nutrition juice’ makers

They collect leaves and stems from parks to offer morning exercisers some green goodness

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‘Gully Boy’ out of Oscar race

Academy unveils shortlist for nine categories; the Zoya akhtar movie fails to make the cut

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Mammootty’s ‘Peranbu’ tops IMDb’s Indian films list for 2019

“Uri: The Surgical Strike” and “Gully Boy” takes the second and third spots respectively

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Gujili paatu, the forgotten songs of Madras

Gujili paatu, a genre of music that belonged to the common man, resounded once again in the city, through historian Nivedita Louis and singer Monali Balasubramaniam’s efforts

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Tracking street lights through a photo series

When the lights go out: Freelance photographer Bharath Rajagopalan tracks street lights through a photo series shot in and around Besant Nagar over three years

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Vaishnavi Ramadas

Carnatic Vocalist Vaishnavi Ramadas has been learning music from the age of 5.

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Hymn for the weekend

Madhuvanthi Badri led a musical tour through Mylapore to share her insights into the city’s action-packed season of Margazhi, and sabha traditions

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10 Tamil films in the last 10 years with the best ‘mass’ music

A ‘mass’ moment truly syncs with the audience when it is propped up by the right piece of background score. We list the top ten Tamil films which had the best ‘mass’ tracks this decade...

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From 'Ye Maya Chesave' to 'Jersey': 20 films that defined Telugu cinema in the last decade

The Telugu movie industry has seen it all in the 2010s: the epic highs of the 'Baahubali' franchise, the small-town charms in 'Care of Kancharapalem' and of course, the national furore over 'Arjun Reddy' — but which 20 make our definitive list?

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20 from the 2010s

Here’s a list of 20 films that defined the last decade for Telugu cinema

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Of faith, religion and everything in between: Notes from CIFF on ‘Just 6.5’, ‘A Son’ and ‘Divine Love’

Exploring the themes behind three radically different films on the fourth day of the Chennai International Film Festival 2019

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Anurag Kashyap, John Cusack and others condemn violence on Jamia students, call government ‘fascist’

Rajkummar Rao, filmmakers Sudhir Mishra and Alankrita Shrivastava, and many others from Bollywood voice out about the ongoing protests in New Delhi

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Watch | 2020 Jaguar XE first drive and review

A video review of 2020 Jaguar XE

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Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘world famous’ leading heroines

The Telugu star teams up with Aishwarya Rajesh, Catherine Tresa, Raashi Khanna and Izabelle Leite for World Famous Lover, scheduled to release on February 14, 2020

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Encouraging response to 'Mamangam': director Padmakumar

Positive reviews have boosted its prospects, says filmmaker

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Theatre can transform lives, says Devendranath Sankaranarayanan

Theatre improves people’s performance in life, says theatre practitioner Devendranath Sankaranarayanan

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U2 leave Mumbai spellbound

Bono plays for peace, safety and equality for women

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A few tips on how to prepare your garden for the summer

There are a few things you can do to ensure your garden survives in the dry season

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New sabha canteens take over from the old this Margazhi season

This year, expect a fresh set of sabha canteen menus with new players in the kitchens, as some of the city’s most iconic cooks bow out

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Latha Srinivasan and Haripriya R from Coimbatore complete their first full marathon

It is as much a mental journey as it is a physical training say Latha Srinivasan and Haripriya R both of whom ran their first full Marathon this year

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Latha Srinivasan and Haripriya R from Coimbatore complete their first full marathon

It is as much a mental journey as it is a physical training say Latha Srinivasan and Haripriya R both of whom ran their first full Marathon this year

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Hiking: Phaneendra Kollipara gears up to conquer The Great Western Loop

Romancing the route: With a Triple Crown of hiking safely in his backpack, Phaneendra Kollipara is now gearing up to conquer The Great Western Loop in February

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Hiking: Phaneendra Kollipara gears up to conquer The Great Western Loop

Romancing the route: With a Triple Crown of hiking safely in his backpack, Phaneendra Kollipara is now gearing up to conquer The Great Western Loop in February

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‘Chelsea Lately’ star Chuy Bravo passes away

According to Deadline, Bravo, who had turned 63 on December 7, passed away in Mexico City on Sunday. The cause of his death is yet to be determined.

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With love from China

Wen Liu’s Ju Yuan is Chinese in more ways than one

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Encouraging response to 'Mamangam': director Padmakumar

Positive reviews have boosted its prospects: film director

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Anna Karina, the icon of French New Wave cinema, dies at 79

Cult Godard movies starring Karina included the 1962 “Vivre Sa Vie” (Live Your Life) and the 1965 “Pierre le Fou.”

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Malayalam film 'Sudani from Nigeria' crew to boycott national awards function over NRC, CAA

Decision in protest against CAA and the NRC

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Veena Venkatramani

Veena Venkatramani has completed her chartered accountancy in 2016, and secured an all-India rank in the intermediary CA exams (IPCC).

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Two studies point to potential impact of high-protein diet on kidneys

It is advisable to start such diets under medical supervision, doctors say

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Two studies point to potential impact of high-protein diet on kidneys

It is advisable to start such diets under medical supervision, doctors say

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Romancing the route

With a Triple Crown of hiking safely in his backpack, Phaneendra Kollipara is now gearing up to conquer The Great Western Loop in February

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Director of Art and Culture S. Ganessin dies after a heart attack in Puducherry

He held key posts, including Commissioner of Municipality, Regional Administrator (Yanam) and Deputy Collector Karaikal

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Didi says ‘Skyauz me’

Actor, writer and comedian Mallika Dua talks about making a career choice and her love for acting

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Didi says ‘Skyauz me’

Actor, writer and comedian Mallika Dua talks about making a career choice and her love for acting

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Unlearning key to creating impactful sound designs: Resul Pookutty

Understanding human behaviour and unlearning are key to creating impactful sound designs, according to Oscar winning sound designer Resul Pookutty.“Wh

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Sunil Gargyan

Amidst his concert schedule, he makes time to learn the mridangam from gurus B. Ganapathiraman and B. Sivaraman.

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Bharatanatyam by Ramana Maharishi Academy for Blind students: Dancing in the dark

These dancers proved sceptics wrong when they entered the Guinness World Records

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Didi says ‘Skyauz me’

Actor, writer and comedian Mallika Dua talks about making a career choice and her love for acting

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Some like it hot, some like it with bee pollen

Some days, we wolfed down Mary’s warm rava porridge with toasted almonds; other days, we relished her gloopy oatmeal porridge with cold milk and treacle

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Metal jamdani and ceramic installations at Serendipity Arts Festival 2019

Bappaditya Biswas turns jamdani into art while Kristine Michael focusses on design interventions between artists and craft communities

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Photography at Serendipity Arts Festival 2019

Ravi Aggarwal and Rahaab Allana’s curation marks a shift in the vocabulary of photographers

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Serendipity Arts Festival 2019: Goa’s culture party gets bigger

A sound-based performance inside a house, a dance-off in a multi-level car park and a selection of jamdani garments made with metal. The fourth edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival begins tomorrow, bringing a vibrant curation of overlooked disciplines like theatre and craft

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Photography meets activism: Shahidul Alam’s New York exhibition

In Alam’s first exhibition in a U.S. museum, over 40 photographs highlight his purpose to reveal the truth

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Solo plays and two-handers are impressive feats on the actors’ part

Like solo performances, the actors have to do a lot of heavy lifting in two-handers, and their chemistry is critical

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Notes from Istanbul: beyond clichés

Having lived off its age-old cliché — where Asia meets Europe — Istanbul is a magnificent blend of the old and new

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Remembering Gollapudi Maruthi Rao and his unlimited repertoire

His colleagues from the Telugu film industry share their memories with this extraordinary writer-actor

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CBI books ex-Sangeet Natak Akademi chairperson Leela Samson over irregularities

It relates to the alleged ‘unfruitful expenditure’ of ₹7.02 crore on the renovation of Koothambalam auditorium of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: R. Sai Vignesh

Sai Vignesh has won several awards including Best Vocal​ artist from The Music Academy for the Spirit of Youth Festival 2018.

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IFFK 2019: Rulers fear theatre, says N.S. Madhavan

Maiden State meet of NATAK begins

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ICCK 2019: Suvarna Chakoram for They say nothing...

Jallikattu wins audience prize, special jury mention at the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala

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Racers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel want to make motorsports accessible to all

Blazing a new trail: With their X1 Racing League, racers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel want to make motorsports accessible to a mass audience

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Here’s the story of how chai met toast

Kochi-based band When Chai Met Toast talk about how music streaming platforms like Spotify has changed the game for independent musicians

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhushan Kumar to co-produce film on Balakot strike

It will be the second film on the February 26 air strike against terror outfits in Balakot in Pakistan.

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‘Champion’ movie review: Relegation material

Susienthiran’s film is an assault on the senses, and only serves to champion the cause for the filmmaker to make better movies

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Dakshin Dhwani’s passionate playlist

Enthusiasts of Dakshin Dhwani celebrate film music in their own unique way

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Communicate with art

Students of Birla Open Minds International School and Zilla Parishad School, Bhanur have come together for a unique art show

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Destined to direct

S Siddalingaiah, the man behind hits such as Bangarada Manushya and Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, saw the heights of glory and plumbed the depths of despair. We remember the man on his 83rd birth anniversary, which falls on December 15

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Boy with a Suitcase returns to Ranga Shankara

A journey of stories: As Boy with a Suitcase returns to Ranga Shankara, director Andrea Gronemeyer says Bengaluru is the play’s real home

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Meet Sub Lieutenant Shivangi, the first woman pilot of the Indian Navy

Golden stripes and wings are all I need: Sub Lieutenant Shivangi, the first woman pilot of the Indian Navy

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An Indian adaptation of a classic

Watch an Odissi dance choreography, Hansika, adapted from the Russian ballet Swan Lake

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On selecting movies for Malayalam Cinema Today

Eminent filmmakers air opinions at the last open forum

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Winterchild’s tribute to Poets of the Fall, Street Academics’ Malayalam hip-hop and more

A guide to the happening gigs in Bengaluru on the weekend

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IFFK 2019: All about love and bitter truths

Nagraj Manjule understands psyche of an average Indian

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IFFK 2019: Progressive steps amid cultural shifts

Kislay’s debut Aise Hee is the story of an old woman reclaiming her life after her husband’s death

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Rachel Goenka gives traditional sweets a contemporary makeover

Her first cookbook, Adventures with Mithai, has recipes ranging from ras kadam cheesecake to kaju katli truffles

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From form to formless: the journey within

In “Antar Rang”, Kathak exponent Hemant Kalita and his disciples articulated the movement of the soul through dance and mime

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35 years of plum cakes made in wood-fired ovens

Baked over doused coconut shells in wood-fired ovens, in Kottayam, Omana Paul’s’ plum cakes are ready in two-and-half hours

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Racers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel want to make motorsports accessible to all

Blazing a new trail: With their X1 Racing League, racers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel want to make motorsports accessible to a mass audience

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Kuchipudi connections

Bhavana Reddy on playing the ‘wise woman’ in a new interpretation of Igor Stravinsky’s ‘The Rite of Spring” in Los Angeles, this weekend

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The king of lyrics

Raja Mehdi Ali Khan turned his personal pain into poignant poetry that continues to define human emotions

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Beethoven recital by Anand Seshadri to celebrate 250 years of the German pianist

Spend an evening learning the musical motifs in classic pieces by Beethoven, Brahms and Liszt

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Thirucherai Karthik

Thirucherai Karthik has been performing in almost all the leading sabhas in the city for over eight years now.

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From the fringes

Jaipur’s Jairangam brings its stage to Mumbai with plays that take on bigotry, family drama and queer issues

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For a happy pregnancy

Doctors, wellness consultants and moms offer useful tips to parents-to-be for the big event

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Watch | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE first drive and review

A video review and first drive of 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE

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For a happy pregnancy

Doctors, wellness consultants and moms offer useful tips to parents-to-be for the big event

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Bobby Sarma Baruah is in search of the Mishing

Bobby Sarma Baruah explores a popular tribal belief in her National Award winning feature film

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Sound of change as Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya introduces Pushpa Veena to the world

A look at how an instrument takes shape

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The saga of soaps

While Telugu TV serials remain loyal to the decade-old template, viewers lap it up without complaint

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Pierce Brosnan to play king in Camila Cabello’s ‘Cinderella’

Billy Porter, Idina Menzel and Nicholas Galitzine are also confirmed to star in the film

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Ramakrishnan Murthy: A thinking musician

Ramakrishnan Murthy has emerged as a competent vocalist with an innate understanding of the lyrics and technique

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‘Golden stripes and wings are all I need’

It’s a dream come true for Sub Lieutenant Shivangi, the first woman pilot of the Indian Navy

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We were given an incredible amount of freedom, say ‘Dickinson’ composers Ian and Sofia Hultquist

The composer couple recalls working with the Apple TV+ show creator Alena Smith, and how Sofia’s vocals elevate the score

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Return of the masterpieces: Red Dead Redemption 2 PC, and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Close out the decade in glorious 4K

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Chock-a-block with choices

From modifying an idli grinder to creating upcycled cotton waste wrappers, this was an inventive decade for artisan chocolatiers

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'Aani Maani', a film about love with political connotations

Fahim Irshad's film, screened at IFFK, looks at consumption of beef and the ban on it becoming a contentious issue

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'Axone': Of prejudice against north-easterners

Nicholas Kharkongor’s movie screened at IFFK makes a call for understanding and tolerance on both sides

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Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: What revisiting ‘Baashha’ tells about ‘Thalaivar’

A digitally-remastered version of ‘Baashha’ has been re-released across the city, as part of Rajinikanth’s birthday celebrations

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'Aani Maani', a film about love with political connotations

Fahim Irshad's film, screened at IFFK, looks at consumption of beef and the ban on it becoming a contentious issue

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Argentine director Fernando Solanas recalls struggle during initial years of his career at IFFK

Filmmaker speaks about censorship imposed by the Argentinian government in the late 60s, that prevented them from working freely

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'Axone': Of prejudice against north-easterners

Nicholas Kharkongor’s movie screened at IFFK makes a call for understanding and tolerance on both sides

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Crowd trouble at 'Parasite' screening during IFFK

Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Chairman Kamal promises one more show of the film to pacify the crowds

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Kashmiri crewel work on cotton bags at Craftpreneur

At the Crafts Council of India’s annual fair in Chennai, age-old techniques — from bandha to papier-mâché — get a stylish update

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A 64-year-old Last Overland travels from Singapore to London in 111 days

After the First Overland, Oxford, a 64-year-old Land Rover, traverses around the globe, from Singapore to London on its final journey

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Making a case for preservation of visual archives

Nora Kennedy: Archives are full of stories

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: K. Parthasaarathy

K. Parthasaarathy has collaborated with many of leading musicians and dancers, and travelled the globe extensively for performances

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Choosing a four-wheeler

Wait for the BS-VI modelVijay Singh, Gurugram: Should I buy the BS-IV Ford Endeavour or wait for the BS-VI model? Ford will upgrade the Endeavour with

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I always put quality above quantity, says Mollywood actor Rajisha Vijayan

Rajisha Vijayan traces her journey in tinsel town so far and speaks about why she has finally abandoned her dream of becoming a singer

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‘Paal payasam’ to ‘vatha kuzhambu’: Here are Rajinikanth’s all-time favourites

To celebrate their father starting his 70th year, Rajinikanth’s daughters collaborated with Arusuvai Caterers to create an unusual, fusion menu

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This grand old lady is heading home

After the First Overland, Oxford, a 64-year-old Land Rover, traverses around the globe, from Singapore to London on its final journey

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Telugu film industry dominates Google South Indian trends for 2019; ‘Kabir Singh’ and Ranu Mondal in overall entertainment lists

‘Avengers: EndGame’ and ‘Joker’ also in overall top movie searches, while ‘Saaho’ and Vijay Deverakonda lead lists for south India

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Director Bobby is confident of ‘Venky Mama’

There’s a lot more to the film than Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya’s combination, he says

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Nagarjuna: Efforts are on to locate and restore Telugu classics

The actor-producer hopes to restore a few memorable films starring his father, Akkineni Nageswara Rao

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Nora Kennedy: Archives are full of stories

Nora Kennedy, from the department of photograph conservation at the MET, bats for preservation of visual archives

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Watch | Top 10 box office grossers of the decade

A video featuring the top ten Bollywood films that were the biggest earners between 2010 and 2019

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Trying out the Tata Altroz

A peppier petrol engine, more refinement and a greater focus on connectivity would make the hatchback easier to recommend

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What is your secret safety tool?

Hyderabad Metro Rail is now allowing women to carry pepper spray for self-defence; a few women share what they carry in their handbags as a safety measure

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Jai’s next titled ‘Yenni Thuniga’

Athulya and Jai will also be seen sharing screen space in this week’s release, ‘Capmaari’

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Harish Kalyan to star in ‘Pelli Choopulu’ Tamil remake

The ‘Bigg Boss’ star is also playing the lead in the Tamil remake of Bollywood hit ‘Vicky Donor’, titled ‘Dharala Prabhu’

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Chef Mohammad Shaeem Quraishi chats about the flavours that make his Awadhi feast special

Meat of the matter: Chef Mohammad Shaeem Quraishi is happy to chat about the ingredients, cuts of meat and the flavours that make his Awadhi feast special

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Love, loss, war and the fight for freedom come together in Sharbari Zohra Ahmed’s debut novel

Of all the jazz clubs: Love, loss, war and the fight for freedom come together in an intoxicating cocktail at the glitzy Bombay Duck in Sharbari Zohra Ahmed’s debut novel

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China Kitchen at the Hyatt Regency review: Still not arrived

Delhi’s struggle with authentic Chinese food continues

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Homeless Santa? Banksy reindeer mural goes viral amid rough sleeping crisis

The artwork, created in Banksy's trademark stencilled graffiti style, appeared in Birmingham central England over the weekend

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IFFK 2019: On Camille’s life and the crazy quest to be true

The film revolves around the life of a photojournalist killed in a civil war

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Salman Usmani

Apart from this, he had been a part of a band named Atharva and sing for movies.

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Producers up the ante against Shane Nigam

Objection to actor’s ‘hurtful’ remark

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IFFK 2019: The grammar of good cinema

Film societies have worked hard to bring cinema to the masses

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IFFK 2019: Focussing on human relations

Iranian films have worked within system and kept narrative simple, says Fatemeh

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IFFK 2019: Being resourceful amid budget crunch

For Manoj Kana, each film is not a standalone project; it’s all one single work in progress

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The mark says it all

Want shimmering silks that have been labelled pure? Head to Silk Mark Organisation’s expo where you can also test the purity free of cost

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Noah Baumbach’s ‘Marriage Story’ leads nominations at Golden Globes

Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ and Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ follow with five nominations each

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Honda launches BS-VI compliant City, price starts at ₹9.91 lakh

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) on Tuesday introduced BS-VI compliant version of its premium sedan Honda City, which is priced between ₹9.91 lakh and ₹14

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The Marvelous Mrs Maisel Season 3: Trying a bit too hard

The new season of the show doles out more of the same

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Up against all odds

Vilas Rao left home to pursue a career in acting

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Gone in 30 seconds

Popular Kannada movie director KM Chaitanya has directed three short films

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Of all the jazz clubs

Love, loss, war and the fight for freedom come together in an intoxicating cocktail at the glitzy Bombay Duck in Sharbari Zohra Ahmed’s debut novel

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How Chennai’s indie talent scouts venues for live performances

A number of initiatives are cropping up in the city, focused entirely on giving a leg up to promising indie talent

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The sound from the anklets

Kathak, the dance from the heartland of India, is gaining popularity in Kerala

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Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’ trailer is a heart-wrenching affair

The film is the story of acid attack survivor Malti, and how she battles the odds to emerge from the tragedy

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Meena, Keerthy Suresh, Prakash Raj join ‘Thalaivar 168’

Meena is likely to be Rajinikanth’s wife in the movie, while Keerthy will be seen as his daughter

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‘Bigil’ tops 2019 Twitter India trends, as Vijay, Atlee and Archana Kalpathi also feature in lists

Kollywood film occupies sixth place in most ‘tweeted-about’ hashtags all over the country this year

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When Rajinikanth bought a ‘foreign car’

The Superstar enthralled his fans by sharing his memories at the recently-held audio launch function of his upcoming film ‘Darbar’

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Meet three women on a mission to explore Delhi, on a cycle

Aninda Dewan, Lubna Siddiqui and Rachita Chawla discover the capital city as they push up their fitness levels and hope to contribute to the pollution solution

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Meet three women on a mission to explore Delhi, on a cycle

Aninda Dewan, Lubna Siddiqui and Rachita Chawla discover the capital city as they push up their fitness levels and hope to contribute to the pollution solution

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Can sound alter the smell and taste of your whisky?

We take part in Glenlivet’s sonic whisky tasting event to find out...

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Glass-blower Reshmi Dey now has a line of jewellery

Reshmi Dey recently demonstrated and talked about the art and craft of glass-blowing at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Delhi

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The Taj Mahal: An emperor’s gift of stone

Long after the immortal love between Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, lovers over the centuries have a fascination for meeting at the iconic Taj Mahal

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Feminist memes and Instagram

The discourse on the Instagram page ‘Too Much Equal’, dedicated to feminism, has more male contributors

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Dave Bautista to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

The Guardians of the Galaxy series star is a six-time WWE World Champion.

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Watch | 'Hungry artist' eats $120,000 piece of art

Video footage of performance artist David Datuna eating Maurizio Cattelan's artwork titled “Comedian” at the Art Basel show in Miami Beach

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Kalyanapuram S. Aravind

A Computer Science Engineering graduate, he chose to purse Carnatic music as a full-time vocation.

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The Hindu and Margazhi

The Hindu celebrates the talent of youngsters this Margazhi, in a web series. In the December Music Season, a young crop of artistes will get a chance

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Baahubali 2’s Hindi version is the biggest Bollywood film of the decade

In the last ten years, Salman Khan emerges as the biggest male star, Katrina Kaif, is best female star and ‘Tum hi ho’ is the most popular song

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Pianist Panos Karan launched Musee Musical Foundation’s Chennai Youth Sinfonietta

Panos Karan believes that music can make the world a better place

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Story to be told

Teenager Sonia Srinivasa’s autobiography on living with albinism is being made into a film

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From KCS Paniker to Laxma Gouda — works of master artists on display in Chennai

Gallery Veda’s ongoing exhibition features an unusual collection by master artists, which focuses on the human figure

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My predictions for health trends in 2020

Quinoa will go mainstream, and flying to Peru to buy quinoa will no longer be cheaper than buying at Fabindia, predicts the writer

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Cinema for posterity

Telugu cinema bigwigs show keen interest in the fifth Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop, which is underway in Hyderabad

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Some said my career is over, says ‘Pratiroju Pandage’ actor Sai Dharam Tej

Sai Dharam Tej looks relaxed and confident. In between his dubbing session at the studios, he tells us how he bagged Prati Roju Pandage and what conne

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A clarion call for today

Pavana Gowda shares what it takes to choose the right film and how she gives every film her best shot

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Marathi cinema lends voice to a Malayali mother’s fight

Mai Ghat: Crime No. 103/2005 is the screen adaptation of a lonely battle

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‘Madras Movement’ art goes online on Google

Around 80 images of art works by artists, who were part of the movement from 1940 to 1985, have been made available online

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Pooja Tiwari

Though Pooja Tiwari began singing Bollywood songs, she was asked to learn Hindustani and began learning music under guru Vinod Prasand.

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Puppeteer who performed Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, dies at 85

Caroll Spinney, had played the two roles since the inception of the popular kids show in 1969, however, owing to his dystonia, a movement disorder, he only did voice work on the programme since 2015 till he retired in October 2018

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Chicago-area rapper Juice WRLD dies after ‘medical emergency’

An autopsy is yet to be conducted; police say they are conducting an investigation into the death

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Man eats $120,000 piece of art — a banana taped to wall

“Art performance ... hungry artist,” David Datuna said, as he peeled the fruit and took a bite.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s sister Syama dies after long cancer battle

Syama was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 18 and was battling the disease for eight years

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What to look forward to on the third day of IFFK 2019

The third day of the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala will witness the screening of a charming bouquet of 63 films. Among them would be Kore

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IFFK 2019 | Helming a second draft of history

When you make a film about a recent event, it is a bit like making a second draft of history. The first draft is what we see from television news, In

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IFFK 2019 | Anandi Gopal a turning point in his acting career

Lalit Prabhakar recalls the preparations made for the movie

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IFFK 2019 | No Fathers in Kashmir: a crisis of compassion

Ashvin says each of the crises in trouble-torn Kashmir can have its own film as so many issues cry out to be highlighted

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IFFK 2019 | Fisticuffs over a Balloon

A story set in Tibet around China’s strict family planning policies

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Namagiripettai S. Gokulakrishnan

Namagiripettai Gokulakrishnan has been performing during the December season since 2013.

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Where are the millennials in Chennai’s Margazhi music season?

It is time Chennai’s famous music season stepped out of its time warp and into the age of the experience economy

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Moods and melodies: A door to classical music

When you recognise the raga behind the wildly popular ‘Ghoomar’ song from ‘Padmavat’, you are halfway home

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Venkatesh: ‘Venky Mama’ is a fun film that’s also high on emotions

Actor Venkatesh reveals how comedy comes easily to him and what it means to share the screen with his nephew Naga Chaitanya in ‘Venky Mama’

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‘The Irishman’ draws 17 million U.S. viewers on Netflix, Nielsen estimates

Last December’s Netflix thriller ‘Bird Box’, starring Sandra Bullock, scored nearly 26 million U.S. viewers in its first seven days, according to Nielsen

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Peter Sarsgaard joins the ‘The Batman’ cast as Harvey Dent/ Two-Face

The character was previously played by Aaron Eckhart in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’

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Karthik Subbaraj releases Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s ‘Chola’ in Tamil

The ‘Petta’ director also announced the launch of Stone Bench Indie with an intent to producing and releasing indie films which does well in film festivals

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Ritika’s all about keeping it real and relatable

The mixed martial artist-turned-actor on her WWE fangirl moment, her next ‘Oh My Kadavule’ with Ashok Selvan, and why she’s here to stay in films

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‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’ actor Ron Leibman passes away at 82

Emmy award-winning actor was also part of movies like ‘Garden State’, ‘Norma Rae’ and ‘Night Falls on Manhattan’

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Interpreters erase language barriers between IFFK’s celebrated guests and their fans

Interpreters help celebrated guests of the IFFK reach out to their fans and followers

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A tribute to John Abraham

An international short film festival will be held to commemorate filmmaker John Abraham

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‘Grandpa Kitchen’ tops list of YouTube regional language creators, as Tamil channels dominate 2019

The Telangana-based channel, whose viral star ‘Grandpa’ Narayana Reddy passed away earlier this year, emerges as the winner this year

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Column: Why do Indian streaming services use sub-par websites and apps?

Indian sports fans have been complaining about Hotstar and SonyLIV for ages now

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Shilpa Krishnan Shukla’s Kathaah@8 features eight stories in eight Indian languages

Shilpa Krishnan Shukla narrates the stories behind her feature film Kathaah@8, an anthology of eight stories, which will be screened in the World Cinema section of IFFK

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Striking gold with an ancient art

L Ramanujam has used Thanjavur painting as a means to promote women’s empowerment

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Unpacking ideas with design lab Space 10

Space10, the Danish research and design lab, wants to collaborate to find local solutions to local problems

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Kanyakumari to Ahmedabad in an auto rickshaw

Rickshaw Run is a three-wheeler charity marathon in aid of congenitally hearing-challenged children

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Prints from tent palaces: on designer Ritu Kumar’s showcase, Kanaat

From travelling tents to Islamic prayer rugs, designer Ritu Kumar shines the spotlight on forgotten textiles in a one-day showcase

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Prints from tent palaces: on designer Ritu Kumar’s showcase, Kanaat

From travelling tents to Islamic prayer rugs, designer Ritu Kumar shines the spotlight on forgotten textiles in a one-day showcase

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The Red Wall Project’s art exhibition in Kerala capital lends a voice to members of LGBTQI community

Spearheaded by Pollachi-headquartered Sahodari Foundation, the project organises an art exhibition curating ‘testimonials’ and paintings at Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum

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Make space for salvaged wood in design

Anupama Mohanram on the many ways you can use the material in interior design

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Cricket fever grips Thiruvananthapuram as men in blue pad up to face off with the Windies

Greenfield International Stadium at Karyavattom hosts India vs West Indies day/night T20 match on December 8

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‘Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale’ review: A prediction gone horribly wrong

The film lacks sensible writing, and is a misstep in an era where Tamil cinema is looking to take two steps forward in its pursuit of delivering quality content

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Now, enjoy a photo story on the characters from the ‘Mayavi’ comic strip

The photo story has the two characters using a time travel machine

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Are the lights going out for Tholu Bommalata in Andhra Pradesh?

Meet Puppeteer Sindhe Sriramulu and his team from Nimmalakunta who are perhaps the last one struggling to keep the art form alive

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Art and the city

Visakhapatnam has done itself proud with the number of art initiatives it has patronised. From conducting intensive art workshops and bazaars to nourishing local talents, the city has used the canvas to enrich the lives of artists and art lovers alike

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‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’ movie review: Love triangle 2.0 that takes the mickey out of the men

BR Chopra’s 1978 original gets an updated present-day version, with a talented cast and some amount of nattiness

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Kavita Krishnamurti: ‘I sing according to the audience’s mood’

The Padma Shri awardee is all set to perform at her solo show in Mumbai this weekend

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Aneesh Sankarankutty's photographs of wild elephants garner praise

Aneesh Sankarankutty’s photographs of the elephant have won him acclaim. The Palakkad-based photographer has captured the animal in all its varied moods

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‘Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu’ movie review: A clever premise, but doesn’t trouble the conscience as intended

The premise of nuclear waste is new to mainstream Indian cinema, but despite some fantastic performances, the impact of this film does not stick to the viewer

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‘Panipat’ movie review: Sticks to the tried-and-tested format, but falls short of its ambition

Ashutosh Gowariker's new period piece is a celebration of Maratha pride and valour, even in the face of defeat

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Mylai M. Karthikeyan

As a rule, Mylai M. Karthikeyan learnt vocal for three years and only then his Nagaswaram lessons began. He also has a diploma in Nagaswaram from the Government Music College, Adyar

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Fiery flavours and more from northeast

Wait patiently for your order to come and you will realise it is worth the wait

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Old world romance on the banks of Godavari

Director Ravi Kiran Kola, cinematographer Vidyasagar and music composer Jay Krish on what went into the making of Telugu film ‘Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru’

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Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts to host an interactive performance for infants

Babies’ day out

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How resting places of the affluent from the Victorian era are now tourist spots

Six feet under: The resting abodes of affluent citizens from the bygone Victorian era in London are now tourist hiking spots

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Henry Cavill excited about role in ‘The Witcher’, but could return as Superman

Actor plays monster hunter Geralt of Rivia in Netflix series ‘The Witcher’, an adaptation of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s books

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A guide to the best ramen in Kyoto

A very hungry couple scours the streets of Kyoto in search of the perfect bowl of ramen, with quick bursts of sightseeing in between

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas tops the IMDb 2019 list of Indian celebrities

Disha Patani comes second on the list, which has only Rakul Preet Singh representing the south Indian film industry

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‘No Time To Die’ trailer: Daniel Craig dazzles in his swansong as James Bond

The actor will make way for a female Bond, to be played by Lashana Lynch, in the next film of the 007 series

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Are OTT platforms a gamechanger?

Why Kollywood producers are increasingly eyeing streaming platforms, and what that means to the theatre business

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I don’t want to do remakes any more: Jeethu Joseph

The filmmaker talks about his Bollywood debut 'The Body' and Tamil film 'Thambi', directing Rishi Kapoor and more

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‘The Mardaani franchise was born from anger,' says Rani Mukherji

Five years after the actor's first vigilante cop drama was released, comes its sequel with the focus again on crimes against women

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'Panipat' music review: Ajay-Atul keep it short, but not memorable

The soundtrack is surprisingly economical for an Ashutosh Gowariker film, says Vipin Nair

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Rumana Sinha Sehgal creates recycled art

Rumana Sinha Sehgal says the Karmaveer Chakra (silver) award is a motivation to stay track on her goals

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Sebastien Kardinal talks about the art of replacing

Vegan activist and influential cook, Sebastien Kardinal loves Indian food, especially pani puri

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Rumana Sinha Sehgal creates recycled art

Rumana Sinha Sehgal says the Karmaveer Chakra (silver) award is a motivation to stay track on her goals

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Six feet under

The resting abodes of affluent citizens from the bygone Victorian era in London are now tourist hiking spots

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Upcoming TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019 to celebrate unheard voices

From active parenting to deconstructing cinema — here is a sneak peek into the line-up of TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019

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Narinder Dhami talks about writing a new Malory Towers story

Once more with Darrell and friends

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An equal stage

Last Page Collective, started by a group of young students, gives a platform for the youth of Bengaluru to creatively express themselves

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This Mumbai artist calls out victim blaming through art

Shreya Arora is working on a series that uses different media to look at aspects that contribute to rape culture

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Chicken soup for the traveller’s soul

A very hungry couple scours the streets of Kyoto in search of the perfect bowl of ramen, with quick bursts of sightseeing in between

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A matter of life and death

Aparna Nangiar transformed into the characters of ‘Santanagopalam’ with ease at a recital of the episode in the rarely performed format of Dasamam koothu

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Chennai Margazhi young artiste of the day: Shradha Ganesh

Shradha Ganesh is pursuing her Bachelor of Music degree, dual majoring in Film Scoring and Electronic Production and Design at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. 

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Just hanging out

Mid-air, with the body suspended from a 12-feet-long hammock, yoga becomes much more fun and fluid

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Filmmaker Venkat Bharadwaj comes with a documentary on suicide called 'Leap of Faith'

The director's Kannada film, 'Kempirve' won him the Karnataka State Film Award under the best screenplay category in 2017, and his last Tamil film was 'Unarvu'

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Rumana Sinha Sehgal: Art with a social impact

Rumana Sinha Sehgal says the Karmaveer Chakra (silver) award is a motivation to stay track on her goals

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What She has to say: on the upcoming TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019

From active parenting to deconstructing cinema — here is a sneak peek into the line-up of TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019

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