Back to the theatre

After many months of streaming shows and movies, a look at releases on the big screen that await us this year

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Gal Gadot hails Shaheen Bagh’s activist Bilkis Bano as one of her ‘Personal Wonder Women’

The actor’s line-up also includes her ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ director Patty Jenkins, US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, among others

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The engendered endangered

Let’s talk gender... or not. The latter is more future perfect

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Seven-year-old in Madurai sells his paintings worth ₹50,000 for charity

Seven-year-old Rithun Kunal in Madurai sells his paintings for ₹50,000; his parents donate it to charity

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Ranbir Kapoor to star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next film ‘Animal’

The movie also features veteran actor Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Parineeti Chopra

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2021: What’s in store from Telugu cinema?

The story of Major Sundeep Unnikrishnan to a sharp shooter from rural Telangana, a look at what Telugu film directors are presenting in 2021

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Arjun Rampal: ‘Playing challenging roles can be a therapeutic process’

Actor Arjun Rampal, who plays a defence lawyer in ‘Nail Polish’, says that playing challenging roles has a calming effect on him

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Revisiting the lost art of letter writing

2020 has also been the year of letters as many sought to reconnect with friends and family through intimate forms of communication

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New on Disney+ Hotstar in January: ‘WandaVision’, Tiger Woods documentary, and more

Two titles from Marvel, an ‘Euphoria’ special and a documentary that charts the rise, fall, and epic comeback of golfing icon Tiger Woods come to the platform in January 2021

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Inspired by Bharatiyar’s works

To celebrate the works of one of the greatest Tamil poets, Subramania Bharathi, the U.S.-based Odissi dancer Prasanna Karthik decided to present some

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Complex and emotional show by Saketharaman

Rather than a rushed mini concert, Saketharaman chose his playlist with care and sang with sedate ease

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Jan Metternich’s single figures high among playlists

Just 17 years old, German independent pop-rap artiste Jan Metternich is the new kid on the block, listed among the top playlists this season

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An intelligent concert by Sowmya

Sowmya lived up to her reputation of singing rare ragas and compositions

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Amritha Murali: At her creative best

Amritha Murali employed new phrases in her raga delineations but never wavered from the grammar

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Aishwarya Shankar’s contemplative music

Aishwarya Shankar conveyed the charm of Musiri’s school of unhurried music

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Precious abharanam, Sankarabharanam

How vidwan Narasaiyar pledged his favourite raga for 80 sovereigns of gold

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21 celebrities on what they look forward to in 2021

Tinseltown stars from across the country capture in brief what they wish for this new year

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On my table this year... 2021

What do the people who feed us — farmers, fishermen, entrepreneurs — want 2021 to taste like? Their new year resolutions comprise new habits, old aspirations, and large helping of lockdown learnings

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Rare birds and animals spotted in 2020

From whooper swans in Kashmir to Himalayan serow in Spiti Valley, birds and animals that have rarely been spotted showed up in 2020, much to the excitement of naturalists

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Change as formula in Carnatic music

Music, unless an internal process, can only imitate an emotion, not create one

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Rewind 2020: Malayalis who hogged the limelight on social media

Here are five scene-stealers who were in the news for all the right reasons

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Best TV shows of 2020: ‘Normal People’, ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ and more

This year, television was therapy. Here’s a rundown of those shows that comforted, inspired and elated us, making 2020 slightly easier to handle

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Neetu Chandra on making her Hollywood debut in ‘Never Back Down: Revolt’

Neetu Chandra talks about making her Hollywood debut in the upcoming Never Back Down: Revolt

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Saiju Kurup: I love to essay all kinds of roles

The Mollywood actor on his upcoming thriller Guardian that releases on New Year and what keeps him ticking

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Rewind 2020: Malayalis who hogged the limelight on social media

Here are five scene-stealers who were in the news for all the right reasons

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2020: The year in words, from ‘you’re on mute’ to ‘atmanirbhar’

New terms were introduced and certain phrases were popularised. Which ones are part of your vocabulary?

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Where to spend NYE 2021

As states and cities continue to clamp down on New Year celebrations, here are some virtual and offline options to ring in 2021

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WhatsApp will stop working in some phones from January 1

The messaging app will work on Android devices running on OS 4.0.3 and newer versions. Apple iPhone devices running iOS 9 and higher will continue receiving services.

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Home is where the gym is

COVID-19 taught us that we need not get out to get fit

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The story behind the cult status of Royal Enfield

Amrit Raj’s book delves into the history of British Royal Enfield, how it made its way to India and then ended up in the hands of the Lal family

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Why Rajesh Tailang is forever an evolving artiste

A multi-hyphenate creator, actor Rajesh Tailang discusses his journey in arts — as an actor, poet and filmmaker

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2020 was also a year of immense kindness

Despite the many challenges this year, regular folk across the country pulled their weight and helped those in need

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RSVP for tiffin

As weddings shrink, hosts find an innovative way to include friends and family in the wedding feast

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2020: How the show went on

With multiple OTT platforms and a mimimalist approach to filmmaking, the entertainment industry kept creating content despite 2020’s challenges

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From charity raves to virtual Champagne-toasting events... Here’s what you can do this New Year’s Eve

With most physical events cancelled, you can still groove to these virtual parties as you welcome 2021

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What 2021 holds for the restaurant business

Restaurants continue to adapt, fighting to survive the fallout of COVID-19. Will the rebuilding result in a stronger, humbler and kinder industry?

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Rewind 2020: How the Malayalam music industry fared

In an year when film music took a back-seat, rap and indie music tuned in

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Danish Sait, Poonam Sapra and more: Meet people for whom 2020 was a good year

The year has taken a lot from us. But some have managed to make it a year of gains: personal, professional or otherwise. They share how 2020 changed their life for the better

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‘Soorarai Pottru’s OTT release to ‘Master’s theatrical release: What has changed in Tamil cinema in 2020?

How Tamil films warmed up to OTT in 2020, and what their future tryst with cinema halls will be like

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Rewind 2020: How the Malayalam music industry fared

In an year when film music took a back-seat, rap and indie music tuned in

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A book, a song, a dance...created during lockdown

The pandemic afforded unhurried time to indulge, reflect and create. The result — a lush harvest of books, poems, paintings and projects

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Danish Sait, Poonam Sapra and more: Meet people for whom 2020 was a good year

The year has taken a lot from us. But some have managed to make it a year of gains: personal, professional or otherwise. They share how 2020 changed their life for the better

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2020: A look back at the automotive industry

Despite it being an uneventful year all around and fraught with uncertainty, a lot seems to have transpired in the world of automobiles. Read on...

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

What is a good seven-seat SUV?Nishant, via email: I am looking for a seven-seat SUV that is fun to drive, has good steering feedback, a peppy engine,

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The story behind the cult status of Royal Enfield

Amrit Raj’s book delves into the history of British Royal Enfield, how it made its way to India and then ended up in the hands of the Lal family

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Explained: Rajinikanth’s political exit before entry

The superstar will remain an untested electoral force, irrespective of the larger than life political image given to him by those who propped him up for extraneous reasons

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New on Amazon Prime: ‘Yearly Departed’ , ‘Clash of the Titans’ and more

A new comedy special, a classic fantasy adventure as well as a much-loved rom-com arrive on the platform this week

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Prime Reels: New Malayalam films through an OTT platform

With shutters down on cinemas, online platforms offer hope for unreleased films

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A year that made you stay put at home

For those not accustomed to staying indoors, 2020 posed several challenges. We find out how the passing year has been for some of them who did WFH

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Tessa Thompson confirms Michael B Jordan will direct ‘Creed 3’

There were reports that Jordan will both reprise his role as boxer Adonis Creed and also helm the new film for MGM Studios

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Johnnie Walker, striding on to the screen with Anthony Wonke

Anthony Wonke’s new documentary turns the lens on Johnnie Walker, following the whisky’s 200-year journey through archives, anecdotes and more

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The best English movies of 2020: From ‘Mank’ and ‘Da 5 Bloods’ to ‘Soul’

Films from Oscar favourites Aaron Sorkin and Spike Lee hold pride of place, while Ben Affleck and Riz Ahmed’s lived-in performances also lit up a gloomy pandemic year

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Sweet scent of tradition: Attars bring the past forward in India

These natural fragrances have a cult following that seems to defy their low-profile marketing

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2020: In quest of engaging stories

As digital streaming emerged the new norm during the pandemic, there were lessons to be learnt. Will Telugu cinema see a change in narrative?

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Kareema Begum, A R Rahman's mother passes away

She was a pillar of support after the death of the musician’s father early in childhood.

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Ram Charan tests positive for COVID-19

On work front, actor will be next seen in director S S Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’

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Vijay’s ‘Master’ to have theatrical release on January 13

The team had earlier turned down an offer from a streaming platform in order to support theatres across Tamil Nadu

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Rajinikanth opts out of political entry citing health, COVID

“The reason for all this is my health condition.”

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Sushant Divgikar: ‘There is very little entertainment content that involves queer stories’

Reality show star-turned-singer Sushant Divgikar on his recent single ‘Diamond,’ which features him in his drag avatar of Rani Ko-He-nur

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Row over denial of certification to Malayalam film

Censor board member’s tweet on ‘Varthamanam’ sparks protests

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Illustrator Rajiv Eipe on the power of images

Illustrator Rajiv Eipe on the art of telling stories without words

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Big click energy: how video gaming emerged as a productive lifestyle in 2020

This year, we saw gaming surpass its mere hobby status and emerge as a productive lifestyle for many around the world

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Big click energy: how video gaming emerged as a productive lifestyle in 2020

This year, we saw gaming surpass its mere hobby status and emerge as a productive lifestyle for many around the world

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New on Netflix: ‘Pieces of a Woman’, ‘History of Swear Words’ and more

Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf’s intense drama, and Nicolas Cage’s proudly profane series are among the highlights coming to the platform soon

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European Space Agency’s public information officer Bethany Downer attempts to simplify space science

Bethany works closely with NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute to highlight European contributions to the Hubble mission

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I can’t help but wonder if I am in Sydney or Wankhede, says Erin Holland on the India vs Australia series

The beauty queen-turned-cricket presenter gets candid about her career and presenting at the ongoing India vs Australia series

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2020: The year of Malayalam cinema

As we draw curtains to a year that brought the world to a standstill, here’s a look back at what Malayalam cinema had to offer

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‘Sylvie’s Love’ movie review: A delightfully old-fashioned love story

Eugene Ashe’s swooning period melodrama works thanks to its great cast and the fantastic chemistry between Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha

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Malayalam rapper’s hard-hitting verse

Malayalam rapper A.B.I speaks of self and society through his music

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Employees of Kollam Municipal Corporation in Kerala cultivate groundnuts on a median strip

The crop was grown on the strip at Kappalandimukku and the yield came to around 20 kilograms

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Lap desks to selfie lights: These gadgets became 2020’s underdog WFH heroes

We look back on the underdiscussed gadgets that made our work-from-home space a little easier and stress-free

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‘Master’ release: Vijay meets Tamil Nadu CM Edapadi K Palanisamy

The actor has requested a removal of the cap on occupancy in theatres to ensure that 100 percent of the seats are available during Pongal

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Rajinikanth discharged from hospital, advised a week’s bed rest

Actor’s BP has stabilised and he is feeling better, say hospital sources

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‘The Midnight Sky’ movie review: George Clooney’s grand meditation on life, the universe and everything

The uneven pace where lots happen and nothing moves seems suited to our pandemic state of mind, which allows us to look kindly on this largely derivative film

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Gal Gadot, Patty Jenkins to team up again for ‘Wonder Woman 3’

The third superhero movie in the franchise will conclude the long-planned trilogy and will release theatrically

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Big click energy: how video gaming emerged as a productive lifestyle in 2020

This year, we saw gaming surpass its mere hobby status and emerge as a productive lifestyle for many around the world

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Animators of Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’ on the film’s intimidating rendering challenges

Animators Bobby Podesta, Jude Brownbill and MontaQue Ruffin chat about the challenges of rendering the world and characters we see in ‘Soul’

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'Andaz Apna Apna' cinematographer Ishwar Bidri passes away at 87

Ishwar Bidri is best known for his longstanding collaboration with filmmaker JP Dutta for whom he shot action dramas like "Yateem", "Hathyar", "Batwara" in the late 1980s and the 1998 war epic "Border".

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LAC hotspots turn brand buzzwords in Kashmir Valley

A Delhi-based shoe maker has leveraged the emotional connect to spur sales.

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Rajinikanth discharged from hospital in Hyderabad

Mr. Rajnikanth was admitted at the hospital on the morning of December 25, after his blood pressure showed “severe fluctuations”.

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Home for the holidays

How the pandemic changed New Year Eve plans

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Upgrading to a mid-size sedanAkshat Tiwary, Bilaspur: I want to upgrade from my 2012 Maruti Suzuki Dzire compact sedan to a mid-size sedan that is rel

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The five most affordable 7-seater cars in India

Two of the five vehicles in this list are among the 10 bestselling cars in November 2020

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Volvo S60: A solidly built, sharply styled luxury car

The car is set to go on sale in India in March 2021 and will be available solely with a 2.0-litre petrol engine

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The slow, conscious edits

Is your clothing planet-friendly? It can be, when manufacturers adopt necessary steps that contribute towards sustainable fashion

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Food and beverage trends of 2020

From frog bread to pea milk, the wacky food and beverage trends of 2020 were tailor-made for the new normal

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A Sudan in transition presents first-ever film for Oscars

It has won at least two dozen awards at film festivals around the world including Venice.

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A year on the earwaves: 2020 in podcasting

Looking back, this past year was when podcasting went mainstream, with an estimated 1.5 million shows now out there

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Humanism at the core of Beethoven’s music

After more than two centuries, Beethoven’s music hasn’t aged because what troubled him still troubles us

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Knowing the real Dikshitar

On his 245th birth anniversary, it is time to focus on the composer’s music rather than on the myths surrounding his works

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Weekly Bytes | Zoom may launch email service, OnePlus smartwatch coming in 2021, and more

Here's our curated list of important tech news from this week in byte size.

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Want a furry companion?

The Humane Animal Society, Coimbatore, has some rescues who are ready to go home

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2020: What sparked off in fashion

Upcycling is the biggest trend from this year to the next. Also, fashion designers sourcing locally and making sense of digital

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Glowing up in 2020

How beauty and wellness rituals kept this writer centered through the endless days of lockdown

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Remembering Yasala Balaiah’s world through his batik paintings

The octogenarian artist’s depiction of rural Telangana through batik art is unmatched

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Goodbye pyjamas, hello tuxedos: meet Daisy Knatchbull of The Deck

After endless months of loungewear, more women across the world are taking their cue from politicians like US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and movie stars and investing in the pantsuit

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First Day, First Show | Christmas Edition: The Best of 2020, ‘Wonder Woman’ review

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, cinephiles! Welcome to First Day First Show, a free weekly newsletter from The Hindu that keeps you updated on all

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Rap crew Aavrutti releases debut album titled ‘Naya Zamana’

Mumbai-based rap crew Aavrutti, who recently released their debut album titled ‘Naya Zamana’, are looking to pioneer a change in the Indian hip hop scene

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Rajinikanth admitted to hospital for fluctuations in blood pressure

A couple of people on the sets of a movie he was shooting for in Hyderabad tested positive for COVID-19.

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Telugu cinema 2020: The year of digital streaming

This year offered no scope for box office collection battles

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Realty adopting to the new normal

The year 2020 dealt a severe blow to the construction sector through the COVID-19 pandemic but also showed that adaptability and resilience can turn things around. By Shrinivas Rao

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‘Solo Brathuke So Better’ review: Doesn’t measure up

Sai Dharam Tej and Nabha Natesh headline this first big-star theatrical release from Telugu cinema post lockdown

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First look of Nani’s ‘Tuck Jagadish’

Director Shiva Nirvana and Nani team up again after ‘Ninnu Kori’

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A fondue on New Year’s eve

It can be assembled in little time and doesn’t need you to spend hours in the kitchen, says Teja Lele Desai

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Start the Reels, machan: Niharika NM on her Instagram milestone and creating relatable content

Niharika NM on reaching an Instagram milestone, making the switch from YouTube to Reels, and her backup career options

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Kitchen experiments, 2020 style

Staying indoors with a stocked pantry for nearly a year has led to some innovative but bizarre recipes. How many of these 2020 creations can you stomach?

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Fonce:A chocolatey journey

Deepa and Jaykar talk about how they created their chocolate baby, Foncé Chocolatier

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Namma Cafe, a franchise-model tea chain from Naturals Salon opens in Tamil Nadu

CK Kumaravel of Naturals Salon has an ambitious plan to open 1000 outlets of Namma Cafe, a niche tea outlet franchise in Tamil Nadu by the end of next year

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‘Coolie No 1’ review: This redux is a tedious watch

Barring nostalgic value, there’s nothing else going for the new version of ‘Coolie No. 1’

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A song of ideas

As long as creative arts are in a constant state of discovery, all is well. The concerts of Rithvik Raja and Sikkil Guruchuran, though coming from two different ends, proved this

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire businessman

Ron Burkle views the 2,700-acre property in Los Olivos, near Santa Barbara, as a land banking opportunity, his spokesman said in an email.

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2020: The year of digital streaming

A look at Telugu cinema in 2020, a year that offered no scope for box office collection battles

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Richa Chadha: ‘Shakeela is a loveable personality’

Actor Richa Chadha talks about playing a subject who rose to fame by sparking the revival of ‘B-grade’ Malayalam films during the ‘90s

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L&T crafts a building — with a 3D printer

700 sq. ft. structure in Kancheepuram used indigenous concrete mixture.

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Last Christmas for no. 1 in 2020?

A global group of George Michael fans are hoping that this year at least they will be able to put the song on the top of the trending list

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2020 will be remembered as year of artistic resilience

At a time when most sectors were impacted by the pandemic - art showed its resilience. The turbulent times saw a coming together of the artistic community in support of each other, in support of art.

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Meet the musician from Chennai who thrives on Christmas motifs

Meet M Samuel Abeysekera, a music composer who thrives on the Christmas motif and composes at least two new songs every Christmas

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Meet the musician from Chennai who thrives on Christmas motifs

Meet M Samuel Abeysekera, a music composer who thrives on the Christmas motif and composes at least two new songs every Christmas

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The Shillong Chamber Choir on their latest album, ‘Come Home Christmas’

The Shillong Chamber Choir discuss the many collaborations and languages that are a part of their recently-released Christmas album

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Why it’s time to stop labelling

In an online discussion, four dancers emphasised the need to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary

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The Shillong Chamber Choir on their latest album, ‘Come Home Christmas’

The Shillong Chamber Choir discuss the many collaborations and languages that are a part of their recently-released Christmas album

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An erudite presentation by Sumitra Vasudev

Sumitra displayed a wide choice of kritis and brilliant raga portrayals

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Gopi Sundar’s Malayalam Christmas carol ‘Unneesho’ celebrates the festive spirit

Written by lyricist B K Harinarayanan, the song is crooned by 11-year-old singer Meril Ann Mathew from Kannur who also acts in the music video

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‘Shootout at Alair is as objective as possible’

Director Anand Ranga opens up on his web series ‘Shootout at Alair’ which is based on true incidents in Hyderabad

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Knowing the real Dikshitar

On his 245th birth anniversary, it is time to focus on the composer’s music rather than on the myths surrounding his works

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Akkarai Sisters played with orchestral precision

The siblings bring the tonal contrasts of their vocal duets to their violin performances too

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‘Kalyanasougandhikam’ highlights the fine classicism of Kathakali

‘Kalyanasougandhikam’ brought alive the blend of elements unique to a Kathakali play

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A mature performance by Bharat Sundar

Bharat Sundar and his accompanists scored with the right repertoire and approach

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Seshampatti Sivalingam’s music creates a spirtual atmosphere

Seshampatti Sivalingam and K. Selvam displayed perfect coordination

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Ramakrishnan Murthy packs enough surprises

Ramakrishnan Murthy’s concert was different, yet beautiful

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‘The Wilds’ Season 2 review: gripping from the get-go

“We are immediately drawn into the stories of the diverse group, played by an excellent ensemble cast.”

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‘AK vs AK’ movie review: A fascinating conceit that doesn’t quite achieve desired results

Starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, AK vs AK has a pulpy premise and is outrageously funny, even though it doesn’t come together as a whole

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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ movie review: After a big bust-up, all comes right in the end

The first superhero movie after the pandemic shut down cinemas, WW84 could be underwhelming probably because our idea of superheroes itself has changed.

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‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’, ‘Soorarai Pottru’ to ‘Raat Akeli Hai’: The best of 2020

The pandemic has been hard on all of the privileged ones. And the only thing that brought comfort and reassurance into our lives is cinema. 2020, perhaps, will go down in history and will be remembered as the year that taught us the significance of show business. Through this listicle, we revisit some of the best films in an otherwise bad year for cinema

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‘Jeevanane Nataka Swami’ is a sardonic look at reality shows

Director Raju Bhandari’s film promises to take you on a hilarious journey

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Rashmika Mandanna forays into Hindi cinema

She will star alongside Siddharth Malhotra in ‘Mission Majnu’, directed by Shantanu Bagchi

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Cabinet approves merger of four government-run film and media units

Films Division, Directorate of Film Festivals, National Film Archives of India and Children’s Film Society to merged into the National Film Development Corporation

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Co-living spaces: Home is where the community is

Targeted primarily at millennnials, the co-living market, with its promise of convenience and finding your tribe, is set to grow in India

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Folk arts of South India in focus at Margazhi Village Festival

DakshinaChitra’s Margazhi Village Festival will present the folk arts of South India

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Anupriya Goenka on why creative content is at its best now

Ahead of ‘Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors’, actor Anupriya Goenka says there is a lot to do with social responsibility in the new episodes

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Cute and cuddly woollen dolls by ace Chennai knitter are cherished companions

During lockdown Sharada Ganapathy got more hooked to knitting dolls. Now the 78-year-old is looking forward to taking up orders

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Tastes like Christmas

In India, the lavish spread on Christmas is as diverse and unique as the country. Even within the same State, the feast is influenced by history, seasoned with flavours of the tradewinds that brought diverse communities to India, and made with local ingredients and spices. Join us as we pull up a chair at dining tables across the country

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Check out these calendars featuring rescue animals for the year 2021

To welcome 2021, animal welfare organisations release calendars that feature photographs and illustrations of their furry superheroes

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Anu’s pain has to reflect on my face, says ‘Criminal Justice’ actor Kirti Kulhari

Kirti Kulhari, who plays Anu Chandra in crime-thriller series ‘Criminal Justice’, discusses the work that goes into preparing for a challenging role

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Check out these calendars featuring rescue animals for the year 2021

To welcome 2021, animal welfare organisations release calendars that feature photographs and illustrations of their furry superheroes

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These senior citizens prove weight training is not just a young man’s game

Meet India’s seniors over 70 who turn heads for their approach to fitness, having taken on a pandemic while bench pressing 80 kilograms

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Let’s talk ‘turkey’ this Christmas

Over the years, the bird has has been moving centre-stage at Christmas feasts thanks to social media. Now homecooks lend a unique, indigenous spin to the classic roast

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A year of unusual lessons for bands in Visakhapatnam

While successive lockdowns and the pandemic might have damped the plans of tours and concerts for bands in Visakhapatnam, the year also brought in new learnings and album launches for them

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This van will bring you music on the streets of Chennai

Coming to a park near you, as part of On The Streets of Chennai’s 50-show weekend, is a Maruti Omni that promises to kidnap you into a world of soulful beats

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Indrajit Lankesh: ‘Shakeela’s rags to riches and back to rags story piqued my interest’

Filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh discusses the aspects of actor Shakeela’s life, which he has made into a film

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Balaji Tharaneetharan thought ‘Oru Pakka Kathai’ would remain unreleased

Filmmaker Balaji Tharaneetharan assures us that he has not stepped away from movies. He, however, can breathe easy with ‘Oru Pakka Kathai’ finally releasing on OTT

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These handwritten schematics of an Apple artefact sold for over half a million dollars at an auction

Steve Wozniak’s handwritten schematics and programming instructions for a prototype of the Apple II home computer sold on December 23. But for how much, and who is the buyer?

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The Battle of the Bard

Madurai boy is the youngest winner of the first international online edition of Shakespeare slam organised by Helen O’Grady Drama Academy

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Author Aparna Karthikeyan talks about the joys of being a pet parent

Aparna Karthikeyan, author of ‘Woof! Adventures by the Sea’, on being a pet parent to indie dogs

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A children’s book on endangered wildlife species of the Western Ghats

Artists and storytellers come together for a children’s book on endangered animals

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These board games pack in fun facts about being Indian

From cards that call out social prejudice to Snakes and Ladders with karmic philosophy, these India-centric board games made their debut during the pandemic

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To be a writer, you simply need to write: Anna Todd on ‘After We Collided’

Anna Todd, author and co-screenwriter of the recently-released romantic drama After We Collided, talks about her journey from publishing stories on a storytelling platform to becoming a bestseller

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Septuagenarian Annamma Pulivelil from Kerala is winning hearts with her cookery channel

The septuagenarian’s YouTube channel, Annammachedathi Special, features traditional as well as new-age dishes

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What is MAKE SMTHNG?

The guidelines for this initiative by the Green Peace include cook your own food, share, DIY, upcycle, buy second hand, etc

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Calendars for a cause

As we get closer to New Year, many organisations have brought out date-keepers showcasing the talents of people with intellectual and physical disabilities

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Calendars for a cause

As we get closer to New Year, many organisations have brought out date-keepers showcasing the talents of people with intellectual and physical disabilities

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‘Just Dance 2021’ review: Groove those WFH blues away with this fun family experience

We played Just Dance 2021 on the Nintendo Switch and found the video game provides wholesome entertainment to make being house-bound a bit more fun

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Dharavi rap crew Dopeadelicz out with new album Mapulz

One of Mumbai’s earliest Tamil rap crews, Dopeadelicz weaves its South Indian upbringing into new album Mapulz

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Bollywood tattoo artist Vikas Malani on how COVID-19 affected the tattoo industry

Mumbai-based tattoo artist Vikas Malani, who has worked extensively in Bollywood, was in Chennai for a three-day workshop

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Would you rather host a Christmas Eve dinner or a Christmas Day brunch?

The heady anticipation of Christmas Eve dinner on Dcember 24, or the easy comfort of Christmas Day brunch on December 25: help our writers choose the perfect day to plan a party

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The five languages of love that help us to heal

While 2020 brought us the first-ever pandemic in our lifetime, many individuals, communities and organisations expressed their love in ways to heal the physical and emotional scars

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Anna Katharina Valayil breaks stereotypes with her music

The singer-composer chats about her latest single, ‘Flames’, and the growing number of indie artists

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A tree doctor on call

Kerala-based ‘Tree Doctor’ K Binu discusses the meticulous process involved in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicine for healing injured trees, and on his work featuring in a French documentary

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DIY cards and handwritten messages make a comeback

For many making DIY cards this year, it began as an attempt to make their own to send to friends and family

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Jupiter meets Saturn in a great conjunction in the evening sky on December 21

The two bright planets will be in closest conjunction in the evening sky after 367 years

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‘Tis the season for malaiyo: the cloud-like sweet that melts in the mouth

Malaiyo, nimish, Daulat-ki-chaat, malai makhan — the dish goes by many names

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Airlines bring the missing in-flight gourmet experience to customers as flying remains suspended during the pandemic

Airlines across the world have come up with innovative ways to provide a comforting dining experience for their customers in the midst of a raging pandemic

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Shreyas Talpade set to unveil Nine Rāsā in January 2021

Shreyas Talpade hopes his new digital theatre initiative will create new opportunities for artistes and technicians

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Tamannaah’s Telugu web series in January 2021

‘11th Hour’, the web series directed by Praveen Sattaru, to stream on Aha from Sankranthi 2021

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Why Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’ was a tough one for Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Docter

Director Peter Docter, producer Dana Murray and co-director Powers Kemp also chat about the evolution of Tina Fey’s sassy character 22

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Rana Daggubati in Pawan Kalyan’s next

Director Sagar Chandra’s new Telugu film will star Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati

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Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez engaged

Singer Ariana Grande has announced engagement to her boyfriend, real-estate agent Dalton Gomez.The "God is a Woman" hitmaker shared the news on Inst

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Watch | Climbing new heights in Copenhagen

A video on one of the world's tallest climbing walls

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‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 review: May Grogu Be With You

Jon Favreau’s ‘Star Wars’ spin-off continues to enthrall and astound us in equal measure, as Mando and The Child form the most endearing relationship on television

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Reclaiming Dashrath Patel: designer, artist, ceramicist

An online exhibition of select works was organised to commemorate Dashrath Patel’s 10th death anniversary this year

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The best Hindi shows of 2020: From ‘Paatal Lok’ to ‘Scam 1992’

2020, for all its woes, has been a vibrant year in India’s fledgling world of long-form cinematic storytelling. Here is how Hindi creators adapted to finally owning the streaming space

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Darius Marder talks about 'Sound of Metal'

Filmmaker Darius Marder talks about the renewed attention his 'Sound of Metal' has been getting on social media, thanks to the pandemic, and the film’s underlying message on human condition

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‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ movie review: A tribute to the fierce talent of Chadwick Boseman

The actor’s last on-screen performance features in a fascinating adaptation of August Wilson’s eponymous play, that was first staged in 1982

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Shakthisree Gopalan on collaborating with Vinay Kaushal for ‘Is It Sunny?’

How musician Vinay Kaushal and singer Shakthisree Gopalan got together for their musical lockdown project

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IFFI’s Indian Panorama line-up announced, ‘Saand Ki Aankh’, ‘Chhichhore’ to be screened

The film festival got postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now be held from January 16 to January 24

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‘Unpaused’ review: Fighting the pandemic, one feel-good story at a time

The Amazon Prime anthology features a stirring ensemble of slice-of-life tales that dwell on the common themes of loneliness, love and hope

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Sony outlaws Cyberpunk from PlayStation Store after bug backlash

CD Projekt CEO Adam Kicinski said that when Cyberpunk was launched the company would have preferred to have fewer bugs, but it did not consider delaying for a fourth time.

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‘First Cow’ named 2020’s best film by New York Film Critics

The film critics, assembling virtually, gave its top award to the delicate tale of friendship and capitalism in mid-1800s Oregon Territory

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Millie Bobby Brown to star in ‘The Electric State’, Russo Brothers to direct

The film is an adaptation of Simon Stalenhag’s graphic novel of the same title

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Weekly Bytes | Google Meet live captions, WhatsApp calls on desktop, and more

Here's our curated list of important tech news from this week in byte size.

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Composer Hemanth Jois talks of his independent releases

And what it takes to juggle musical notes

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Season’s eatings: festive boxes and edible DIY kits for Christmas

Choose from stollen, financiers and DIY gingerbread houses, crafted by patisseries and chefs from across the country

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A book highlighting the five methods of cooking

75 recipes, five cooking methods across appetisers, drinks salads, mains and dessert — this book is all that

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Composer Hemanth Jois talks of his independent releases

And what it takes to juggle musical notes

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A hidden gem

Lakshman Bhimarao Gadagakara’s Chandraprabha focuses on social ills, superstitions, blind faith

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Songs of the soil

The ongoing farmer agitation has brought back memories of days when the farmer was central to our cinematic narratives

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How 2020 changed our foodscape

Chefpreneurs are on the rise, while premium delivery and DIY kits (almost) make up for the lack of a social life. Plus, there’s inventive comfort food and indie alcohol

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Doddanna Hall to Paramount theatre

Doddanna Hall played the role of an auditorium before it became a theatre

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At the heart of music

Dr. Ajit Pradhan revived the classical music listening culture in Patna through the Navras School of Performing Arts

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Building an altered ecology

ASSOCHAM meet discusses how to make sustainable cities a reality. By Ranjani Govind

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Songs of the soil

The ongoing farmer agitation has brought back memories of days when the farmer was central to our cinematic narratives

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Party on a plate

For a year punctuated by food posts and Instagrammable table settings, what could be better than a homegrown potters’ list curated by one of the best in the business

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Meet the Delhi-based electronica artist whose new love song is logging more streams in India than a BTS member

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Jennifer Lopez to front Netflix’s ‘The Cipher’

The film is based on author Isabella Maldonado’s novel of the same name

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Blueprints for the future

A series of debates by India Design Forum sets the ball rolling for conversations on good architecture, the need to build responsibly, and peer criticism

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The 2020 conscious Christmas gift box

Homegrown brands across the country get creative for the holiday season

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How technology is altering the process of buying real estate

While tech advancements in real estate entered the Indian market a few years ago, the scale at which they have been put to use has increased since the pandemic hit in March 2020.

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‘Paava Kadhaigal’ review: There will be blood

The anthology, whose violence is meticulously designed to leave the audience with a heavy-heart, offers a glimpse into a woman’s world

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Himanshi Khurana, Thaman S, Armaan Malik top Twitter music charts for 2020

K-pop phenomenon BTS, Justin Beiber and Taylor Swift were among the other trending global artists

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New on Netflix this week: ‘AK vs AK’, ‘The Midnight Sky’ and more

Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor battle it out, George Clooney’s sci-fi quest and a new British period drama are among the highlights of the week

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Frances McDormand to star in, produce ‘Women Talking’ adaptation

Academy Award-nominee Sarah Polley will write and direct the movie

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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ both celebrates and warns, says actor Pedro Pascal

Chilean actor Pedro Pascal discusses portraying the magnetic Maxwell Lord in ‘WW84’, and why the superhero film embraces the good and bad sides of ‘80s America

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Raise the spirit for the festive season

Here is how you can still be home and not miss clinking your glasses to add some extra cheer to the festive mood

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‘Star Wars’ actor Jeremy Bulloch dies

The English actor, who played bounty hunter Boba Fett in George Lucas’ original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died at the age of 75

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Dhanush joins cast of Russo brothers’ ‘The Gray Man’

The Tamil star has previously featured in 2018’s English-language movie 'The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir', directed by Ken Scott.

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Tricks in the air: Prashanth M on his love for juggling

From knives and axes to clubs and rings, catch Unique World Records holder Prashanth M as he showcases his juggling skills at an event in Chennai

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Tricks in the air: Prashanth M on his love for juggling

From knives and axes to clubs and rings, catch Unique World Records holder Prashanth M as he showcases his juggling skills at an event in Chennai

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Food for the faithful

During a celebration, how families and communities turn what could have been culinary clashes based on religion, into meeting points — provided people come to the table

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‘Fire in the mountain’:Clash of beliefs

Ajitpal Singh’s debut feature film, ‘Fire In The Mountains’, is the only Indian entry in the World Cinema Dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival 2021

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Coimbatore artist creates a string art portrait of actor-politician Kamal Haasan

SeevagaVazhuthi spends several hours with nails and threads to create string art portraits, a nascent art form. His recent work involves Kamal Haasan and 13,000 nails

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Coimbatore artist creates a string art portrait of actor-politician Kamal Haasan

SeevagaVazhuthi spends several hours with nails and threads to create string art portraits, a nascent art form. His recent work involves Kamal Haasan and 13,000 nails

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Entering new drawing rooms

How the crisis can become a stepping stone for Carnatic music’s growth

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Remembering the sitar maestro - Pt. Ravi Shankar

On the death anniversary of Pt. Ravi Shankar, tabla artiste Arup Chattopadhyay opens up on his association with the maestro and the art of accompaniment

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Siruthuli dedicates SPB Vanam in memory of the legendary singer

Coimbatore-based environmental NGO Siruthuli dedicates SPB Vanam in memory of the legendary singer

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Aishwarya’s elegant padam in Atana made a mark

Aishwarya Vidya Raghunath’s unhurried rendition highlighted the beauty of each piece

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A virtual series by Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts reimagines dance for the online medium

Through a series of virtual performances and conversations, Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts adapts movement and dance to the online medium

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One for the father: Wolfgang Van Halen pays tribute to (late) Eddie Van Halen

In an exclusive interview, Wolfgang Van Halen opens up on being the late Eddie Van Halen’s son, his debut single and the launch of his new band

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Reality start-up show ‘Kuberan’s House’ in pursuit of ideas

Kuberan’s House, a reality television show featuring Sonu Sood, hopes to bridge the gap between aspiring entrepreneurs and investors

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Gayathri Venkataraghavan sings a delightful virutham

Every element of Gayathri Venkataraghavan’s concert was pleasant

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Sandeep Narayan’s personal journey continues

Sandeep Narayan sets the benchmark with a short, sweet and smart concert

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Posthumous tribute to sculptor Shivarama Chary at Hyderabad’s Kadari Art Gallery

Besides a new documentary, 65 artists of Telangana come together for this fund-raiser show

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G. Ravikiran’s well-designed concert

G. Ravikiran’s selections showcased Carnatic music’s rich variety

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Tamil took centre stage again

Sanjay Subrahmanyan picked some rare compositions for his annual Tamizhum Naanum concert

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Light, camera, concert

A first-hand account of how artistes record performances for the virtual audience

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The rise of the third generation in Carnatic music

Seven young musicianstalk of how they picked up the threads of their legacy

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Mohan Raja to direct the Tollywood remake of ‘Lucifer’ with Chiranjeevi in the lead

The Malayalam film which released in 2019 starring Mohanlal, will be remade in Telugu with Mohan Raja steering the captain’s wheel

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Unpaused’, ‘The Grand Tour’ Season 4 and more

The platform’s first Hindi anthology, Jeremy Clarkson’s new travel adventure and two romantic comedies are the highlights of the week

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‘Tandav’ teaser: Saif Ali Khan’s political drama to release in January on Amazon

The nine-part series features an ensemble cast headlined by Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Kumud Mishra

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‘Lizzie McGuire’ revival cancelled at Disney Plus

Hilary Duff, who was set to return as the title character that made her famous in early 2000s, shared the news in a post on Instagram

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Christmas in a wicker box

For those looking for a change from the traditional gifts, how about a cheeseboard, ice cream or coffee hamper?

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The best Christmas and holiday movies to watch: From ‘Love Actually’ to ‘Happiest Season’

How can the holiday season be complete without a binge-watch of some feel-good classics, new and old? Here are all the recommendations you need, while Santa decides if you’ve been naughty or nice

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The best Christmas and holiday movies to watch: From ‘Love Actually’ to ‘Happiest Season’

How can the holiday season be complete without a binge-watch of some feel-good classics, new and old? Here are all the recommendations you need, while Santa decides if you’ve been naughty or nice

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Toyota Urban Cruiser: Spacious interiors, a user-friendly package

In 2019, Toyota re-entered the hatchback segment with the Glanza, a rebadged Maruti Baleno. For its entry into the compact SUV space, Toyota has taken

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Surf Turf brings stand up paddling and kayaking to the Chetpet Ecopark

Running out of things to do in the city? Bored of your morning walk and monotonous workout schedule? Try this

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Vir Das: ‘It is the people who take offence on behalf of politicians you need to be scared of’

Stand-up comedian, actor and producer Vir Das discusses why his latest stand-up special gave him a renewed perspective about his audience

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Personal chefs narrate what it is like to cook for the stars

As they gear up for the festive season, from recreating butter chicken with tofu for Ranbir Kapoor to making Rajinikanth’s favourite payasam, the chefs talk about curated menus and signature dishes

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Personal chefs narrate what it is like to cook for the stars

As they gear up for the festive season, from recreating butter chicken with tofu for Ranbir Kapoor to making Rajinikanth’s favourite payasam, the chefs talk about curated menus and signature dishes

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Naomi Ackie to play Whitney Houston in biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’

The British actor, known for starring in Netflix series ‘The End of the F***ing World’ and ‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ will portray the music legend

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Festival Choristers herald Christmas spirit with a virtual concert

Hyderabad-based Festival Choristers herald the Christmas spirit with a virtual concert featuring past recordings of carols

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This Christmas, try and snag these unusual limited edition cakes

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, stollen and black rice fruit cakes this year

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The sabha canteen experience, now parcelled

Dreaming of crisp vadas and fiter coffee from the sabha canteen? Although Chennai’s December music festival has gone online because of COVID-19, you can still keep some traditions alive

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Mike Muthu on adapting ‘The Burglar’s Christmas’

Theatre director Mike Muthu on adapting the short story for a film format, and why he feels virtual plays defeat the purpose of theatre

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Watch: The people of 'Paava Kadhaigal'

Find out what went into the making of Netflix's first Tamil anthology, with directors Sudha Kongara, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vignesh Shivan and Vetri Maaran, as well as actors Kalidas Jayaram, Bhavani Sre, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, Simran, Kalki Koechlin, Anjali and Sai Pallavi

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Indian movies ‘Fire in the Mountains’, ‘Writing with Fire’ heading to Sundance Film Festival 2021

The festival, which will be held from January 28 to February 3, is presented by Sundance Organisation, a nonprofit that discovers and supports independent artists

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‘The Stand’ review: Stephen King’s apocalypse epic is brought to life stirringly

The new adaptation of the author’s 1978 classic is confusing in bits, but powerful performances by its star-studded cast keep the show afloat

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‘Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh’ is a murder-mystery thriller, says director Sarath G Mohan

The debutant filmmaker says ‘Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh’, which is eyeing for a theatrical release, moves forward through the perspective of a young man gearing up to become a cop

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2021 Sundance Film Festival unveils slate for first virtual edition

The festival will kick off on Jan. 28 with the premieres of Nanfu Wang’s documentary about propaganda and COVID-19 in China

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Tom Cruise goes ballistic on ‘M:I7’ crew for not following COVID-19 protocol

‘Mission: Impossible 7’ was one of the first film projects to be adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic

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Set reaction: Shilpa Shukla

Actor Shilpa Shukla plays a prisoner in the web series

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This dancer’s new book engages more conversation on mental health issues

Anita Peter hopes ‘To Win Your Battles, Stay Alive’ will help in breaking the stigma around mental health

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‘Soul’ movie review: Pixar’s antidote to 2020 is here

The studio’s first feature to frontline black characters is a stunning work of animation, with an important message to kids and adults alike

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‘I’m Your Woman’ movie review: Rachel Brosnahan stars in this thriller with a twist

Julia Hart’s movie is a slow-burn thriller with the tension building smoothly to fever pitch

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Shahid Kapoor finishes filming for ‘Jersey’

The sports movie is the Hindi remake of the 2019 Telugu blockbuster, that starred Nani in the lead role

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The Plein Air artist is back in the open

The Plein Air artist is savouring the outdoors like never before as dedicated online communities soar in number

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An online platform, with a word limit, for writers and poets

Our Own Poems and Short Stories publishes content that is just 75 to 150 long

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Abhishek Chaubey to direct Major Dhyan Chand biopic

Dhyan Chand is regarded as the greatest player in the history of hockey, who earned three Olympic gold medals in 1928 (Amsterdam), 1932 (Los Angeles) and 1936 (Berlin) for India

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‘Black Widows’ symbolises women taking back power

The lead cast of ‘Black Widows’ — Swastika Mukherjee, Shamita Shetty and Mona Singh — discuss the importance of playing less vulnerable women on screen

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‘Genda Phool’ most watched music video of 2020, CarryMinati top creator on YouTube

Singer B Praak’s ‘Dil Tod Ke’, Haryanvi Song ‘Moto’, and two songs of actor Varun Dhawan-starrer ‘Street Dancer 3D’ also made it to the top 10 most watched music videos in India

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Chennai celebrates Korean Cultural Week with a showcase of Korean cuisine

As part of Korean Cultural Week, Chennai celebrates the Southeast Asian nation’s cuisine, including bibimbap and bulgogi beef

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The ring bearer, a continent away: pandemic weddings

“It was my daughter Harshita’s mehendi night. I told myself I won’t cry; she was marrying the man she wanted and was extremely happy. After she appl

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Amazon’s Zoox unveils electric, autonomous robotaxi

The carriage-style vehicle offers bi-directional driving capabilities and four-wheel steering, and is 3.6 meters long, which allows manoeuvring through compact spaces and changing directions without the need to reverse.

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‘Aksharappura’, a free-for-all micro library opens in Kerala capital

It is an initiative of Valiyasala Brothers Arts and Sports Club

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Here is a list books that take you on the route to wellness

The Age of Pandemics 1817-1920: How They Shaped India and the WorldBy Chinmay Tumbe, Harper CollinsEight months ago when his eight-year-old son asked

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Chris Pine to star in Paramount’s ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ movie

The fantasy role-playing game is known for its war games, treasure hunts, campaigns, camaraderie and reversals of fortune

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‘Nomadland’ trailer: Frances McDormand’s Oscar favourite will sweep you away

Director Chloe Zhao has already won the people’s choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival

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Zack Snyder says ‘Justice League’ will be R-rated

The filmmaker also teased a scene where Ben Affleck’s Batman will be using an expletive

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Goila Butter Chicken set to open in Bengaluru on December 17

Apart from Saransh Goila’s signature creation, patrons will also be able to dig into best-selling dishes such as Goila butter paneer and naan bombs

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WORDS OF WISDOM

Books that take you on the route to wellness

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‘I opted for flat notes’: How Vijay Antony re-created SPB’s ‘Namma Ooru Singari’

The composer-actor has gone on retro mode while working on the ‘Ninaithale Inikkum’ track

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It’s the season for date toddy

The date palm bears many gifts this season. Its nectar is a popular drink, and is also used to make two kinds of jaggery, including the popular nolen gur

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How Abhishek Bachchan’s ‘commitment to honest storytelling’ helped ‘Sons of the Soil’

The makers of ‘Sons of the Soil’, a sports documentary on the Pro Kabaddi League team Jaipur Pink Panthers, discuss how the series’ unfiltered commentary helps the content stand out

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Vintage photos of golden age artiste now in NFAI’s vaults

Collection includes original sketch of Gajanan Jagirdar in and as Mahatma drawn by Bal Thackeray

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1833 building that escaped demolition is now a goldmine of art

Exhibition acknowledges cosmopolitan nature of Kolkata as one travels through more than two centuries.

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First-ever digital health passport for overseas travellers

It can provide airline passengers and airlines with a secure digital passport that validates the passenger’s identity, authenticates their COVID-19 test result, and vaccination or immunisation details in one secure app.

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Jamie Foxx: Inside ‘Soul’ and beyond

The actor, performer and singer-songwriter takes stock of 2020, talks about his latest Pixar film and his advice for young actors

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Popular fishing vloggers are making a splash on cyberspace

The vloggers talk about creating content and the challenges involved

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‘Thangam’ was a journey for me to understand the transgender community: Sudha Kongara

The filmmaker, Kalidas Jayaram, Bhavani Sre and Shantnu Bhagyaraj on ‘Thangam’, their short film that is part of Netflix’s upcoming Tamil anthology, ‘Paava Kadhaigal’

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Pankaj Tripathi loves playing the common man

Actor Pankaj Tripathi on reprising the role of lawyer Madhav Mishra in the second season of ‘Criminal Justice’

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Jesper Kyd on melding ancestry and modernity for the ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ score

Award-winning composer Jesper Kyd describes the decisions made to infuse his soul with the score of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, while paying homage to his Scandinavian heritage

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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ review: Is the Keanu Reeves video game worth the long wait?

The game we have been waiting for this past decade is finally here: Cyberpunk 2077. Play as Keanu Reeves in this post-apocalyptic experience

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‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ added to National Film Registry

The national library said this year’s selections include a record nine films directed by women and filmmakers of color

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'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' novelist John le Carre dies aged 89

Le Carre was known for combining a terse but lyrical prose with the kind of complexity expected in literary fiction.

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These nature-based businesses home deliver

Fresh, local, artisanal are what the conscious food movement is at today, and here are Andaz Delhi’s AnnaMaya awarded brands that are feeding it

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Vijay’s ‘Master’ tops Twitter movie charts of 2020

The most mentioned actors on Twitter include Vijay, Mahesh Babu, Suriya, Keerthy Suresh and Kajal Aggarwal

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‘Jallikattu’: Guneet Monga boards India’s Oscar entry as executive producer

Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, the Malayalam feature follows a tribe of men coming together to stop a bull that has run amok in their village

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Sia says Shia LaBeouf ‘conned’ her into an ‘adulterous relationship’

The Australian singer made the revelation in a Twitter post supporting FKA twigs’ lawsuit against LaBeouf

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But first, haleem from Pot Pot in Delhi

In pandemic times, Pot Pot tries to recreate the wonder of the smoky smells of the tandoor and fresh-out-of-the-degh flavours

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Sarah Megan Thomas and Radhika Apte are proud their ‘A Call to Spy’ characters ‘didn’t do it for a man’

The two stars chat about what espionage film ‘A Call to Spy’ has taught them, and how the world of women spies is still untapped

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Why is it important to study and preserve primates?

Wildlife filmmaker Gavin Boyland answers this question, talking about the latest BBC series Primates

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‘Your Honor’ review: Bryan Cranston’s masterclass doesn’t quite paper over the cracks

Only similar to ‘Breaking Bad’ in its premise, this new crime drama from Peter Moffat gets a little lost in an over-elaborate plot and too many characters

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Debutante artiste bags award in Marathi feature

Abhirami Bose, a native of Puducherry, stars as a peasant woman in the feature film Ratricha Paus

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Theatre group Nireeksha from Kerala capital organises an eight-day online theatre festival from December 25

The fête focusses on plays by women that highlight a woman’s perspective

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What is it about Bengaluru’s iconic Koshy’s that keeps drawing patrons back?

The restaurant downed shutters for a couple of months at the height of the pandemic but has opened again, much to the relief of its loyal patrons

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Emma Stone to star in Safdie Brothers’ ‘The Curse’ series

Besides Stone, the series will also feature Benny Safdie and actor Nathan Fielder, who is the co-creator.

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Shia LaBeouf accused of abuse by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs

British musician FKA Twigs on Friday filed a lawsuit against the actor, accusing him of physical and emotional abuse during their year-long relationship

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Costume designer Sameera Saneesh goes candid in her biography, ‘Alangarangalillathe: A designer’s diary’

In a biography by Reshmi Radhakrishnan, Sameera looks back at the ups and downs of her career in cinema

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Julia Roberts to lead Apple series ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’

The show will follow a woman who forms an unexpected relationship with her teenage stepdaughter while searching for the truth behind her husband’s disappearance

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‘Durgamati —The Myth’ review: Bhumi Pednekar can’t save this uninviting concoction of stale tropes

Remade from the Telugu-Tamil bilingual film ‘Bhaagamathie’, this film is an overdose of cliched horror movie tropes thrown into a cauldron of bubbling self-righteous angst of its central characters

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‘The Prom’ movie review: A happy, star-spangled ride

Unlike Ryan Murphy’s shiny but meaningless ‘Hollywood’, this film has glitter, gloss, song and a wildly-beating sequinned heart

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Vikrant Massey to feature in Hindi remake of Malayalam thriller ‘Forensic’

The actor will play a meticulous forensic officer, portrayed by Tovino Thomas in the original, which released earlier this year

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Watch | Honey adulteration in India

A video on the recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment, flagging adulteration by popular honey brands in India

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Actor Arya Banerjee found dead in Kolkata apartment

Bengali actress Arya Banerjee who acted in several Bollywood films such as critically acclaimed The Dirty Picture was found dead at her south Kolkat

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I consider myself an artist: YouTuber CarryMinati

Ajey Nagar, popularly known as CarryMinati, talks about roasting, handling criticism online and more

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Virtual production, a strong tool for remote filmmaking

It has been around for a while, but Covid-19 has accelerated the trend

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Sanjay Dutt to star in Ashutosh Gowariker-Bhushan Kumar’s sports drama

The sports drama is set in the world of snooker and also stars actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s youngest son Rajiv Kapoor

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QTake: the software system behind ‘Avatar 2’

Creator Vlado Struhar on QTake’s remote capabilities, and why it is great for blockbusters and indie projects

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New on Netflix this week: ‘Paava Kadhaigal’, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ and more

Netflix’s first Tamil anthology, Chadwick Boseman’s final on-screen appearance and a new special from Vir Das are among the highlights this week

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NATURAL LOOKS - FOREVER

An unfinished house may still look good if built with two or three different materials, colours, surfaces and textures, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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For your winter fabric haul

Silk, corduroy or hemp? The list is endless, says Teja Lele Desai

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Denis Villeneuve blasts Warner Bros over decision to move ‘Dune’ to HBO Max

The filmmaker said he stands in solidarity with other filmmakers whose films now stare at the “same fate“.

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Of sinners and saints in Divine’s new album, Punya Paap

Mumbai rapper Divine hits it straight out of the gully with his second album, ‘Punya Paap’, featuring collaborations with Nas and Dutchavelli. The title track has already crossed 10 million views on YouTube

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Lights, camera, culture!

Pre-book your tickets for these sanskari box office hits today

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‘Triples’ review: A lively series with the flavour of the Crazy Mohan-Kamal Haasan universe

Writer Balaji Jayaraman and director Charukesh Sekar deserve credit for conjuring up quite a few funny situations, and the actors revel in them

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Skoda Octavia RS 245: Stellar performance, exceptional handling abilities

Dimensions and styling are identical to the outgoing version with a key new addition being the larger stylish 18-inch wheels

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Eros Now announces slate of film premieres, likes of Dulquer Salmaan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star in them

The slate, dubbed as ‘Kahaani Har Rang Ki’, was introduced by actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Kartik Aaryan

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Ben Affleck to star in George Clooney’s ‘Tender Bar’ adaptation

The two Hollywood stars previously collaborated for 2012 movie ‘Argo,’ which had won three Oscars

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The complete list of all Marvel, ‘Star Wars’, other projects Disney announced on Investor Day

From ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ and ‘The Lion King’ prequel to the ‘Loki’ series and ‘Ms. Marvel’, an impressive list of upcoming titles is exciting fans globally

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British actress Barbara Windsor dies at 83

British actress Barbara Windsor, known for her role as landlady Peggy Mitchell in the soap EastEnders, has died aged 83, British media reported on Fri

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Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for coronavirus

The American comedian said on Twitter that all her close contacts had been notified.

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‘Evermore’: Taylor Swift ‘just kept writing’ for second surprise album of 2020

Singer announced on Instagram that the album would be released at midnight on Thursday, along with a music video for the first single ‘Willow’

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Disney unveils galaxy of new shows, films: ‘Star Wars’ spinoffs, new Marvel projects

‘Moana’ animated series, Buzz Lightyear prequel, live-action ‘Pinocchio’ among the new announcements

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Music Academy to hold digital music festival for eight days, beginning December 24

“For the first time we have an opportunity to reach out to the audience outside the four walls of the auditorium. Depending on the response, it could open up possibilities for a hybrid version, consisting of both physical and online concerts,” N. Murali, president of the Academy said

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Museum of Art & Photography goes virtual

The Bengaluru museum’s collection of over 18,000 artworks is now online. Plus, a Museums Without Borders initiative will give access to 50 international institutions

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This soil-less produce startup now delivers to Chennai’s doorsteps

Bengaluru’s Gourmet Garden returns to its home base, Chennai, with a range of soil-less deliverables in biodegradable packaging

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Venugopal: An original, refreshing voice that gave Malayalam timeless melodies

Singer Venugopal turned 60 yesterday

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Under the spell of raag Yaman

Flautist Nityanand Haldipur on how his gurus opened for him the gates of Maihar gharana

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Chandralekha’s experiments with the dancing body

Chandralekha experimented not only with form but also with content to create a unique dance idiom

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couture

How the pandemic and its economic repercussions spurred designers and artisans to think on their feet and out of the box

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Astad Deboo: The last twirl

Astad Deboo was always able to dance his way through the direst challenges. But sadly not this time

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Virtual concerts: A rasika’s expectations

Suggestions from a rasika on how digital can be made more discerning

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A crucial musical link

The recent Pt. Motiram Pt. Maniram Sangeet Samaroh was a celebration of a 47-year-old tradition

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‘Thalapathy 65’: Vijay teams up with Sun Pictures and director Nelson

Sun Pictures had earlier produced ‘Sarkar’in 2018, which turned out to be a massive success for the production house

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Chennai Photo Biennale announces the theme for its third edition in 2021

The third edition of Chennai Photo Biennale to be held in December 2021 announces its theme and first list of artists

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Raghav Meattle and the the growing tribe of young indie ‘Conemunity’

Ahead of his gig with From The Island, Raghav Meattle talks of the boom of independent music in 2020 and how his ‘Conemunity’ might help

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Astad Deboo | The man who imbued modern dance with narrative form of treatment

His socio-political concepts stirred their conscience and kept them rooted to the ground realities

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‘Sound of Metal’ movie review: Riz Ahmed is phenomenal in this understated drama

The movie is a gripping deep dive into questions of identity, through the journey of a musician who discovers he is going deaf

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Triumph Street Triple R: Good ground clearance, great suspension, powerful brakes

The bike comes with a price tag of ₹8.84 lakh, almost ₹2.5 lakh cheaper than the top-spec RS

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New ‘Zorro’ drama in the works, with a female lead

The plot will follow Sola Dominguez, an underground artist who invites trouble as she exposes criminal organisations in her fight for social justice

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Armaan Khera enjoys being a singing actor

The actor seen in Bejoy Nambiar’s Taish has also written lyrics and sung for a track in the revenge drama

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Nicolas Cage to host ‘History of Swear Words’ for Netflix

The six-episode series will dive into the origins, pop culture usage, science and cultural impact of some of the most commonly used swear words, such as f**k , s**t and “damn”

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India has highest viewership of films on Netflix globally

‘The Old Guard’, ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’, ‘Dark’ among most popular titles in 2020

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I-View World Film Festival kicks off on International Human Rights Day

With Covid-conscious screenings and a virtual option, the 10-day film festival brings together 50 shorts, documentaries and feature films that hope to start conversations around identity, marginalities and more

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Hungry for mini rava dosa or fish fry? Head to the Miniature Cooking Show

The USP of the channel, run by Saravanan K and Ranjitha K, is that a variety of miniature dishes are cooked with real ingredients over a flame

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

On the lookout for a diesel-automatic SUVTushar Gupta, Faridabad: My daily commute is 100km (60% on the highway, 40% in the city). Within a budget of

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Hungry for mini rava dosa or fish fry? Head to the Miniature Cooking Show

The USP of the channel, run by Saravanan K and Ranjitha K, is that a variety of miniature dishes are cooked with real ingredients over a flame

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Tiruvannamalai Deepam during the pandemic: Photographer documents the lighting of the lamp at Arunachala hill

This year, people who could not travel to Tiruvannamalai for Karthigai Deepam, witnessed it through Saran Dashnamoorthy’s camera

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Dance pioneer Astad Deboo dies in Mumbai at 73

Contemporary Indian dancer Astad Deboo, renowned for marrying Kathak and Kathakali into a unique form, died in Mumbai on Thursday, his family said.

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Museum of Art & Photography goes virtual

The Bengaluru museum’s collection of over 18,000 artworks is now online. Plus, a Museums Without Borders initiative will give access to 50 international institutions

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IAF objects to inaccurate donning of its uniform in Netflix movie ‘AK vs AK’

In a tweet, the Indian Air Force said “related scenes” are needed to be withdrawn.

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From chat rooms to virtual avatars: on-ground music festivals move online amid COVID-19

Defying the challenges of 2020, music festivals move online to stay alive. Now, groove to EDM from your couch while your virtual avatar flits between stages

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Simran on Gautam Menon: ‘Been asking him to take on full-fledged acting roles for years’

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon and Simran talk about ‘Vaanmagal’, their family drama in Netflix’s upcoming Tamil anthology, ‘Paava Kadhaigal’

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The Nature dance: Old meets new in Carnatic-electronic dance music video ‘Akhila’

The song, directed by Gomtesh Upadhye, blends the modern and traditional in the backdrop of picturesque Karnataka

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You cannot lose humanity to save culture: Sai Pallavi on ‘Paava Kadhaigal’

Sai Pallavi discusses her short in Netflix’s upcoming anthology, Paava Kadhaigal, and why she wishes to play emotionally-draining characters

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Jai interview: ‘Making someone laugh is tough’

The reticent actor talks about looking at the lighter side of things in ‘Triples’, a comedy series releasing on Friday

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Here’s how to picnic right

Fill your hamper with hot tea and goodies, grab those gingham sheets and gather the troops as the big fat family outing makes a strong comeback this year

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Project Move, movement therapy for India’s frontline medical professionals

Mumbai-based Project Move provides free resources on relaxation techniques such as stretching and yoga, for over-stressed frontline medical professionals

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Durgamati’, ‘A Call to Spy’ and more

Bhumi Pednekar’s thriller, a teen drama and Radhika Apte’s historical are among the highlights of the week

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Netflix’s app installs grow over 200% after StreamFest in India

While the StreamFest event boosted Netflix’s installs in India, it remains to be seen if the marketing effort will convert free users to subscribers.

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TV actor, K. Chitra, found dead in Chennai hotel room

Police believe the actor, known for her character in the television series ‘Pandian Stores’, died by suicide

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‘Spider-Man 3’: Alfred Molina returning as Dr Octopus

Molina has joined the cast as Otto Octavius, a scientist-turned-villain who starred in Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ in 2004

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‘Scam 1992’ leads IMDb’s ‘Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2020’ list

Hansal Mehta’s SonyLIV show, has also landed a spot in IMDb’s top 250 TV series of all time

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Steven Soderbergh to produce upcoming Oscars ceremony

The 93rd Academy Awards were delayed two months earlier this year because of COVID-19’s effects on the film industry, but the show will still be televised live on ABC on April 25, 2021

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Kriti Sanon tests positive for COVID-19

The 30-year-old actor had recently returned to Mumbai after wrapping up a shoot with her ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ co-star Rajkummar Rao in Chandigarh

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‘Tis the season of love GOT7’s latest album Breath of Love marks a comeback

GOT7 makes a comeback with its latest album Breath of Love, at a time when K-Pop is reaching global heights

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The slow, conscious edits

Is your clothing planet-friendly? It can be, when manufacturers adopt necessary steps that contribute towards sustainable fashion

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Listen up, Apple just quietly launched over-ear AirPods Max headphones... for ₹59,900

AirPods Max, equipped with Apple’s H1 chip, feature a 40-millimetre Apple-designed dynamic driver that provides deep bass, accurate mid-ranges, and crisp high-frequency extension

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Shooting from the saddle

Biker-photographers on their lockdown journeys across the country, tech recommendations and how the pandemic has changed the way they travel

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Chinese company knew its products were being used to bypass honey test, says CSE

China-based Wuhu Deli has denied that it knew the syrups solicited by the CSE investigators were to bypass tests to prove the authenticity of honey in India.

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‘Unpaused’ trailer: Five Hindi short films celebrating new beginnings

The project brings together filmmakers Nikkhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Raj & DK, and Nitya Mehra for Amazon’s Prime first original Hindi anthology film

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Gal Gadot, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig and the cast of ‘WW84’ get real about ‘the Patty Jenkins experience’

During a virtual global press conference ahead of the Christmas release of ‘Wonder Woman 1984’, Gal Gadot, director Patty Jenkins, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig and producer Charles Roven chat about what makes this film special

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A foray into the vintage world of India’s experimental cinema

The Government of India’s Films Division is home to many movie reels, now digitised, classified by film nomenclature as experimental short documentaries

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CCT Spaces opens with an exhibition of jamdani weaves by Gaurang Shah

Crafts Council of Telangana opens a new space in Hyderabad to promote weavers and artisans

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Plantable seed pens sow a source of income for these differently-abled from Kerala

Many who are differently-abled find a way to support themselves with making and selling seed pens while also nurturing the environment

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Samuel L Jackson, Hugh Grant, Lisa Kudrow to feature in Netflix’s ‘Death to 2020’

The comedy special has been created by ‘Black Mirror’ co-creators Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones

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Sonu Sood on hosting ‘Bharat Ke Mahaveer’

Sonu Sood talks about hosting a new documentary, ‘Bharat Ke Mahaveer’, and how he manages to balance his film career with social work

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Vaibhav Verma finds a new rhythm in ‘Jaan Ban Gaye’

The percussionist who plays five instruments mesmerises with his beats in the tabla cover

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Life in conflict: Nicholas Pinnock on For Life’s second season

Nicholas Pinnock on working with lawyer Isaac Wright Jr and getting his character attuned to life outside prison in For Life’s second season

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‘The Undoing’ review: Hugh Grant stands out in this engaging thriller/whodunnit

Written by David E Kelley, the show also deals with themes such as relationships, marriage, manipulation, and privilege

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Chadwick Boseman, Trump and pop group BTS dominate Twitter in 2020

The announcement of the death of ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman was the most shared on Twitter worldwide in 2020

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Saif Ali Khan issues apology over comments on Raavan’s ‘humane’ interpretation in ‘Adipurush’

The film is an on-screen adaptation of the epic ‘Ramayana’ which features Prabhas as Lord Ram and Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist Lankesh

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Star wars: Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor battle it out in ‘AK vs AK’

In the upcoming ‘AK vs AK’, actor Anil Kapoor and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap go against each other to deliver a larger point on film business

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Matthew Perry releasing ‘Friends’ inspired clothing line for charity

The online shop is titled ‘Could this BE any more of a Matthew Perry merch store’, borrowing the actor’s on-screen persona of Chandler Bing

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Christopher Nolan blasts Warner Bros over plan to release movies on HBO Max

Last week, Warner Bros had announced that it will be releasing its entire slate of films for the year 2021 both theatrically and on HBO Max

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Star gazing with astronomers of the past

Award-winning documentary 'Hidden in the mists of Time - The Travancore Observatory', brings the forgotten research facility from the 1830s to new light

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Photojournalist Paula Bronstein on her online presentation for the Indian Photo Festival

In a career that spans over three decades, the American photojournalist has travelled extensively to cover humanitarian issues in conflict zones — Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bhutan, Mongolia, Sudan and Ukraine to name a few

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Brandon Ingram on ‘Funny Boy’ and the queer Sri Lankan experience

The ad man and actor is fielding both praise and criticism as Funny Boy releases. But he is very clear where his career is headed — and it could include an Indian soap or two

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Actor Vijay’s selfie with fans most retweeted on Twitter in 2020

In an unusual and unique year, the need to connect was heightened by physical distancing, says Twitter MD

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Bob Dylan sells his entire catalogue to Universal Music

The deal covers over 600 song copyrights spanning 60 years

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Volvo’s mixed-reality simulator can help improve autonomous driving, safety

The Swedish company’s simulator can be used to drive a real car on real roads with the help of high-definition 3D graphics, an augmented reality headset, and a full-body Teslasuit.

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Paava Kadhaigal: Exploring unconventional relationships with Kalki Koechlin, Anjali and Vignesh Shivan

Director Vignesh Shivan and actors Kalki Koechlin and Anjali on ‘Love Panna Uttranum’, their short film that is part of Netflix’s first Tamil anthology

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Joynagar moa makers offer an authentic sweet deal

The famous GI tag holders tie up with Kolkata shops to check imitations.

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How the North-East wears wedding masks

From quirky hashtags to embroidery that matches the wedding dress, here’s how brides are taking the pandemic trend to another level

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Love doesn’t count chromosomes

In this month of giving we bring you heartwarming stories of children with developmental disability teaching their parents the power of unconditional love

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A Malayalam short film about unfulfilled dreams

A short-film with two of Malayalam cinema’s character artistes in prominent roles

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Star gazing with astronomers of the past

Award-winning documentary Hidden in the mists of Time - The Travancore Observatory, brings the forgotten research facility from the 1830s to new light

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‘Immortals Fenyx Rising’ review: This one’s for the whole family

The latest intellectual property from Ubisoft, Immortals Fenyx Rising, is inspired by Breath of the Wild, and we love it

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Workout with a sandbag to build muscles and gain strength

Inexpensive and maintenance free, incorporate sandbags in your workout routine to help gain strength and build a stronger core

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Postcards from conflict zones

American photographer Paula Bronstein holds forth on her work in Afghanistan and Ladakh, ahead of her session for the Indian Photo Festival

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From sidechaining to synths, ‘Tenet’ composer Ludwig Göransson describes the film’s time-warping music

The Academy Award-winning composer talks about how director Christopher Nolan and different production techniques inspired the unusual score that’s enthralling audiences everywhere

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Rusha & Blizza up their experiments in sound design with second EP ‘Sutra’

Meet Rusha & Blizza, the artist duo that is bringing experimental sound design to Indian folk electronic music

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‘Love us, hate us... they can’t ignore us’

The cast of The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives on opening their homes and lives up for judgement, and how they take trolls in their stride

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‘Bhaag Beanie Bhaag’ review: A terrific Swara Bhasker helms a show that needed more laughs

Despite a great cast, for a series that has stand-up comedy and humour as its central premise, the impact is lacking

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Bryan Cranston on ‘Your Honor’: ‘Every human being has an internal trigger’

The Hollywood veteran on returning to the crime-drama genre after seven years, his ‘Breaking Bad’ legacy, and what it means to choose the wrong path for the right reasons

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The sari saga

An exhibition of vintage handloom saris of South India at at the DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum near Chennai will bring into focus some intriguing histories and contemporary challenges of weavers

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Vagamon, Thattekad, Wayanad...Keralites are holidaying in destinations within Kerala

Keralites are rediscovering their State like never before during the pandemic

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Dabur, Marico accuse each other of false claims about honey, approach advertising regulator ASCI

Both brands claim to have cleared the NMR test.

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Watch | This man from Ooty has grown a mini Shola forest

A video on Tarun Chhabra’s garden, that has more than 60 native Shola trees

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Veteran actor Ravi Patwardhan dies of heart attack

He was best known for his work in films like ‘Tezaab’ and ‘Ankush’.

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Married under a tree - a Bengaluru couple’s dream wedding

The couple exchanged wedding vows beneath a honge tree, in the backyard of their home

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Notes from Copenhagen

There is no lockdown in Denmark, which means that the Danes are free to come out to eat and shop as long as they take the recommended safety precautions and wear masks in public places

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Independent Tamil feature ‘Parallel Lines’ to premiere at Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival

The indie feature, which marks the directorial debut of Kiran R, can be viewed virtually

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‘Godmothered’ movie review: Fairy tale comforts

The Christmas comedy on Disney+ Hotstar is formulaic, but provides the right amount of laughs and positivity to kick off the holiday season.

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Over the hills, down the valley

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh rolls out a contemporary collection from Satya Paul, hoping to woo millennial buyers

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India’s places of worship and their different foods, all in one book

Food is an inherent part of India’s places of worship. In her new book, Shoba Narayan delves into the making of prasadams, langars and more

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Delhi’s Sundary Nursery now has a cafe

A park, monuments, and food — everything that Delhi loves, has come together in Fabcafé by the Lake

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Govind Padmasoorya on his début as a singer

The actor-anchor released the music video, ‘Nirmana’

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‘Mulan’ movie review: A markedly different tale

The action, visuals and performances in this live-action adaptation of the original classic, make it an easy watch

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With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual

This year, awards season is operating in a strange COVID-19 vacuum with only a whiff of the stuff it thrives on: buzz

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‘Metal Gear Solid’ movie: Oscar Isaac to play Solid Snake

The ‘Metal Gear’ series, created by Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima, revolves around the character of Solid Snake

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Laying the foundation of good gardening

What lies at the bottom actually tops the list of essentials for gardening. A look at this ingredient, following World Soil Day (December 5)

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Varun Dhawan, Neetu Kapoor test positive for COVID-19

The two actors, along with Anil Kapoor and Kiara Advani, were shooting for ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’

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Sharib Hashmi: ‘I don’t think I would have done anything differently’

Actor Sharib Hashmi, who plays the lead in ‘Darbaan’, believes that following his instincts was the best decision he made in life. He is also all praise for Samantha Akkineni, calling her the ‘surprise package’ of season two of ‘The Family Man’

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Weekly Bytes | Microsoft Edge’s malicious extensions, Twitter’s security enhancement, and more

Here's our curated list of important tech news from this week in byte size.

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Into the secret world of frogs and snakes

Spotting a tiger in the wild is thrilling. But can you handle herping? Fans of amphibians and reptiles are trekking through forests and rain in search of rare, elusive species

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‘Mank’ movie review: A powerful chapter of a man who refused to budge

David Fincher’s return to cinema six years after ‘Gone Girl’ is everything you wouldn’t expect in a David Fincher film and everything you would expect from David Fincher

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Hong Kong Wine and Dine festival goes online, so log on for sorrowful rice

The festival includeslivestreamed master classes, takeaway hampers, a virtual food walk and an online cellar, offering 442 wines from all over the world

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The rise of non-metros

COVID-19 crisis and consequent reverse migration poses infrastructure challenges and offers growth prospects as well

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BMW X3 M: Exceptional brakes, rev-happy engine, sharp throttle responses

The SUV scoots to 100kph in just 4.5sec, and it relentlessly pulls till its electronically limited top speed of 250kph

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A little India in London

Two of of Britain’s brightest young fashion talents, Priya Ahluwalia and Supriya Lele, bring their roots and travels to books this year

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High Five: The best petrol manual mid-size sedans

While the mid-size sedan may have lost out to compact SUVs and mid-size SUVs in terms of sales, there is still fierce competition in this arena

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#backinbusiness: how boutique hotels in the South are leveraging social media

How some boutique hotels in the South spent lockdown and now, as virtual becomes ‘actual’

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Chennai’s new theatre group, The Art Factory, debuts with a virtual production

Chennai-based theatre group, The Art Factory, debuts with an anthology of Tamil and English short plays

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A theatre school for those interested in exploring a career in arts

The six-month mentorship programme by the Indianostrum Open Theatre School is open to anyone interested in exploring a career in arts

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Jungle rules apply

How to resist the call of the wild

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Have chalk, will travel

From Agra to Antarctica, these siblings are seeing the world through drawings on their driveway

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Hidden gems off the highway: a road trip through Tamil Nadu

Pack in flower and stone craft workshops and some wildlife sighting on your next road trip within the state

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‘Darbaan’ movie review: A heartwarming tale that doesn’t scratch beyond the surface

Bipin Nadkarni’s film is a simplistic take on servitude that feels out of place beyond Sharib Hashmi’s classy performance

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Your 2020 travel tracker

Virtual festivals, luxury getaways and a bus to London

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Watch | Saris from Elampillai are growing popular

Elampillai is a nondescript town near Salem in Tamil Nadu. It is also a power loom weaving hub.  According to local proprietors, there are over 20,000

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Samyuktha Karthik: ‘The backlash to my Bigg Boss stint isn’t justified at all’

The model-actor who was eliminated from the Tamil reality show recently, talks about why she feels Ramya Pandian is the front-runner to win this season

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‘Tenet’ actor Elizabeth Debicki insists the film deserves nothing less than a theatrical release

In an exclusive interview, Elizabeth Debicki recalls how shooting ‘Tenet’ demanded both emotional and physical investments for her central role, while also explaining why Christopher Nolan is a masterful storyteller

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Karthik Subbaraj: ‘Triples’ is a tribute to Crazy Mohan

Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj says that the Jai and Vani Bhojan-starrer show, which he has produced, has been penned to match the late playwright’s style of comedy

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‘Strokes of Genius’ review: What makes ‘Fedal’ special

A documentary on Discovery Plus recounts the Federer-Nadal rivalry with their marathon 2008 Wimbledon final at the backdrop

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Animal blood is an important ingredient in dishes across the world

Certainly not for the faint-hearted, but animal blood has played a crucial role in the culinary ‘coming of age’ of a budding gourmand

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Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series ropes in 20 actors to cast

The much-anticipated show, based on JRR Tolkien’s classic fantasy novels, is currently in production in New Zealand

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Veerappan returns to dominate public imagination

The brigand is the subject of a new web series and an academic book

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Picking the right office chair

Eight things to keep in mind by Teja Lele Desai

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On the road again

Holidays in a rickety car at a time when nobody had heard of motels, mobiles or GPS

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‘Shantaram’ author Gregory David Roberts : Music is a reflection of redemption

Gregory David Roberts looks back at a life of crime, confinement and redemption, ahead of the release of his debut multiple-genre music album ‘Love&Faith’, and shares what made this musical endeavour possible

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Who feeds the farmers as they protest?

At Delhi’s borders, vegetables, milk, even dry fruit and jalebis flow, as farmers talk of support pouring in by way of supplies

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Stringing together rare concepts

For her latest project, violinist Kanyakumari focuses on Tyagaraja’s ekaika ragas

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Waking up to new lullaby tunes

The ‘Sing a Lullaby’ workshop has been connecting people across the globe through different languages and genres

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It’s advantage Carnatic music

By going digital, the Margazhi festival has blurred boundaries for both audiences and artistes

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The Tribal song from Gudalur

The album ‘Our Forest Lives,’ is about the struggles of the Adivasi community in the Nilgiris

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Classical music’s changing contours

How the pandemic has changed the creation and consumption of music

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Chembai award for Mannur Rajakumaranunni

Mannur Rajakumaranunni, student of Chembai Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, is the recipient of the Chembai Smaraka Puraskaram this year

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Bengaluru’s Museum of Art & Photography launches digitally with a virtual festival

Ahead of its physical launch in 2021, Museum of Art & Photography launches digitally with a six-day virtual festival featuring experts in the field

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‘Unpaused’: Nikkhil Advani, Raj Nidimoru-Krishna DK and others team up for Amazon anthology

The project features five short films revolving around the themes of hope, second chances and new beginnings

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Online music festival From The Island brings indie acts to your screens

An ongoing online music festival from Mumbai hopes to give the power back to musicians to define the value of their songs

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‘Manchester United: For the Glory’ review: Wikipedia on video

The sports documentary compiles archival footage into an hour-long drab recap of Manchester United’s journey since formation till when Ole takes over the wheel...

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German jazz collective Ragawerk on why India continues to inspire their musical influences

German jazz collective Ragawerk on embracing change and why India continues to inspire their musical influences

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Theobroma opens first outlet in Southern India

As the Mumbai-based patisserie expands its wings to Hyderabad, founder Kainaz Mesaman tells the story of her ‘food-obsessed’ family

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The virtual True Colors Film Festival 2020 is a celebration of inclusivity, with three Indian films

The international film festival, which went live on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), has been spearheaded by filmmaker Tan Bee Thiam

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The Hindu announces Margazhi competition for young Indian classical musicians

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition is open for musicians of up to 40 years of age in three categories, with the last date for submission of entries on December 12

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‘Bombhaat’ movie review: Whose misfortune is it anyway?

This isn’t science, just dull and drab fiction

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‘If Anything Happens I Love You’ review: A gorgeous, but challenging short to watch

The Netflix animated short film not only tugs at your heartstrings, but also has an important message to share

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Hugh Keays-Byrne, star of George Miller’s ‘Mad Max’ films, dies

Born in 1947 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir to British parents, the actor was very young when his family moved to Britain

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Lionsgate Play launched in India

The global production house also has plans for producing original content for the Indian market

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Margot Robbie to replace Emma Stone in Damian Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’

The film will reunite Robbie with Brad Pitt after they worked together in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’

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Gal Gadot to next star in spy movie ‘Heart of Stone’

Tom Harper, who most recently directed Amazon’s ‘The Aeronauts’, will helm the movie

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India’s first female, comic book superhero tackles COVID-19 in ‘Priya’s Mask’

Part of the ‘Priya’s Shakti’ series, the comic will be accompanied by an animated short film voiced by actors Vidya Balan, Mrunal Thakur and Rosanna Arquette

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Malayalam music video ‘The Road’ captures the spirit of travel

Directed by Ananthu Rajan, ‘The Road — All India Travel’ was shot in over 30 locations spread across 10 States

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‘Gandhi In The Gallery’: a visual journey of artworks inspired by Mahatma Gandhi

Sumathi Ramaswamy’s book ‘Gandhi In The Gallery’ is a stunning visual journey of 130 artists and their artworks inspired by the Father of the Nation

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‘Tenet’ review: An exhilarating ride through space and time

‘It is the kind of eye candy that has you asking for more, never mind the sugar shock’

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A palace in the paddy fields

With the pandemic and pollution in Delhi driving people to weekend destinations nearby, Noor Mahal in Karnal prepares to offer an opulent retreat

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Microsoft’s new enhancements to Teams Calling

The tech giant has made changes to the Calls app, making it easier to access the dial pad, call history, voicemail, contacts, and settings through a single interface.

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Kia Sonet or Seltos HTX?Vardhaman, Hyderabad: I am torn between the Kia Sonet GTX+ DCT and the Seltos HTX automatic. My budget is around ₹15-17 lakh.

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‘A Little Late with Lilly Singh’ season 2 arriving in January

The Canadian comedian also has another NBC show in the works, a two-part series special titled ‘Sketchy Times with Lilly Singh’

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Mariah Carey and Christmas: A match made in the North Pole

The singer-actor talks about her new holiday special on Apple TV+, why the festive season resonates so much with her, and the legacy of ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

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The man who built a forest: Jadav Payeng

Jadav Payeng, known as ‘The Forest Man of India’, takes us through his journey of grit that saw a desert turning into a forest. His story has inspired a trilingual film starring Rana Daggubati

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Raising a glass to a vintage year

Members of the Chennai-based Terroir Wine club find an inventive way to connect over Fratelli’s Sette

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A digital début for tennis champ Sania Mirza

Though her plans of coming back to the court have been put further on hold, Sania Mirza is making her foray into television with a mini-series for MTV

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Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh on anchoring ‘Ladies Vs Gentlemen’

Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh dicuss their new latest Ladies Vs Gentlemen, a poll-based show focussing on common gender tropes

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Prashanth Neel to direct Prabhas in ‘Salaar’

The pan-Indian film will go on floors in January 2021

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The female thavil player breaking the mould

Playing the instrument remains a male bastion, but few have been able to break this tradition

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Armie Hammer to star in series about ‘The Godfather’

The show titled ‘The Offer’ will focus on the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s cult classic

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2021 Oscars ceremony will be an ‘in-person’ show

There was speculation that the biggest annual film awards show will be a virtual affair as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on

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‘Sarpatta Parambarai’ poster reveals a ripped Arya

The actor plays the lead role as a boxer in the 1990s, in his first collaboration with director Pa Ranjith

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Sunny Deol says he has tested positive for COVID-19, isolates himself in Himachal

Sunny Deol is feeling ‘absolutely alright’, says spokesperson on his COVID-19 diagnosis

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Nissan forays into compact SUV segment, drives in Magnite at ₹ 4.99 lakh

The introductory pricing on the model would be applicable for bookings till December 31, 2020.

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