Saturday, February 29, 2020

Film critiquing Iranian death penalty wins Berlin’s Golden Bear

Mohammad Rasoulof, whose “There Is No Evil” explores the impact of capital punishment, was not allowed to leave the country to collect the award

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Kevin Feige, Cobie Smulders, Russo brothers to voice star in ‘The Simpsons’

The episode is titled ‘Bart the Bad Guy’, and will air on Sunday on Fox

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Daniel Radcliffe: ‘I won’t play Harry Potter again’

British actor rules out returning as the boy wizard in the ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ movie franchise

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The best movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in March 2020

Documentary ‘Crip Camp’ prodcued by Barack and Michelle Obama, the second season of ‘Ugly Delicious’ and Kiara Advani’s ‘Guilty’ are among the most anticipated additions this month

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A new dimension to the Mahabharata

What are the positives of Duryodhana? Watch his character from the Mahabharata come to life at the play ‘Suyodhana’ that has a different take

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She was the product of a moment: John Guy on artist Y.G. Srimathi

With his book on the Chennai-born Srimathi, ‘Art and Independence: Y.G. Srimati and the Indian Style’, Guy hopes to restore some glory to this long forgotten artist

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Corporation Middle School at Masakalipalayam in Coimbatore showcases cheerful artwork on its walls

There is a special buzz in the Corporation Middle School in Masakalipalayam, and it is not just because of the cheerful artwork on its walls

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Nitya Gurukula of Coimbatore launches Prana suicide prevention lifeline

Nitya Gurukula of Coimbatore has launched Prana - a suicide prevention lifeline

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Nitya Gurukula of Coimbatore launches Prana suicide prevention lifeline

Nitya Gurukula of Coimbatore has launched Prana - a suicide prevention lifeline

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'Forensic' movie review: Tovino Thomas' film lacks subtlety and finesse

The only thing that keeps our interest even mildly alive, is the way the forensic expert works out some of the clues leading to the killer

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Watch | Ryan Reynolds gives a Leap Day ‘21-year-old’ her first legal alcoholic drink

84-year-old Arlene Manko was born on Leap Day, February 29, in 1936

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ movie review: A (super) fast, fun and jolly road trip

A spectacular return to form by Jim Carrey propels this family-friendly action adventure to greater heights

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Roman Polanski wins best director at Cesars amid protests, several women walk out of audience

‘Portrait of A Lady On Fire’ actor Adèle Haenel was among those who left when the French-Polish director won for his film ‘An Officer and a Spy’

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The paediatric department of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital gets a makeover

Around 450 paintings decorate the walls of the paediatric department of the hospital

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Tribute | ‘There were so many animation films Arnab Chaudhuri had in his head’

Filmmaker Gitanjali Rao pays tribute to a pioneering peer who worked and died before his time

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All-women concert: It is girl power at its best

Three women get together to herald the month of March with a memorable show

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Music from collaboration

Korean artistes of Noreum Machi on the inspiration behind their ‘Same Same But Different’ series

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'Forensic' movie review: The film lacks subtlety and finesse

The only thing that keeps our interest even mildly alive till is the way the forensic expert works out some of the clues leading to the killer.

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Vertical gardening: Owner’s pride

Vertical gardening thrives in the city with its innovative and practical solutions

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Getting ready for Mr Universe

What Chacko Tharakan does to get a lean, mean body for the Mr Universe competition

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Manohar Devadoss says he owes his Padmashri Award to Madurai

Artist Manohar Devadoss, who won a Padmashri this year, reminisces the good old times in Madurai, the city of his birth and inspirations

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Director Shankar to give ₹1 crore as compensation for mishap

Director says he’s still recovering from the trauma caused by the accident on Indian 2 set

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A cumbersome procedure

The affordable category has been the saviour of the housing sector, which is experiencing its worst phase in the past five years. One major hurdle fac

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Buying a used Tata Nexon

A Nexon feels like a well-engineered SUV with a suspension that handles bumps very well and feels stable at highway speeds too

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Bringing back vintage with Good Earth and Aratrik Dev Varman

Aratrik Dev Varman revives age-old embroidery techniques in his latest collection, which will be showcased at Good Earth

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Making it affordable

Rationalising stamp duty and increasing FSI can boost State revenues and also help the realty sector. By R.P. Deshpande

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‘The Invisible Man’ movie review: Contemporary twist on a classic gone wrong

Leigh Whannell’s vision for a feminist angle doesn’t quite make the 2020 adaptation of H.G Wells’ novel too cohesive

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Own your blue: Tiffany & Co comes to New Delhi

Tiffany & Co debuts in India with a Delhi outpost. Will it impact the American jewellery brand’s exclusivity or increase its fan base?

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From ‘June’ to Vikram’s ‘Cobra’: 20-year-old Sarjano Khalid’s dream start to his film career

The Malayalam youngster, who also acted alongside Mohanlal in ‘Big Brother’, talks about his Tamil debut in actor Vikram’s multi-starrer

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The breakout star of 'Jawaani Jaaneman': Why Aalia became Alaya F

This star daughter, who debuted in the Saif Ali Khan-starrer recently, cannot sit still and doesn’t want to be confused with Alia Bhatt

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When Aalia became Alaya F

This star daughter, who debuted in Jawaani Jaaneman, cannot sit still and doesn’t want to be confused with Alia Bhatt

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Watch | Ducati Diavel 1260 S review and first ride

Video review of Ducati Diavel 1260 S

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Watch | Bajaj Chetak EV review and first ride

Video review of Bajaj Chetak EV

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Ideate about everything sustainable at Future Collective, a design fair at New Delhi’s Bikaner House

Leading designers, artists and musicians come together at a two-day sustainable fair in the capital’s Bikaner House

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Exploring erotica on the Chennai stage

Four women directors explore sexuality and sensuality through their plays at the second edition of Erotica

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This 68-year-old farmer is riding across 25 states advocating organ donation

Pramod Mahajan, a resident of Dhavli, Maharashtra is visiting 94 cities in 128-days on his bike

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Diners at The Ibnii Coorg will now pay for leftover food

At The Ibnii Coorg, the weighing scale comes to the table, and diners are billed for their waste

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‘Stunned that my words have reached out to him’: Aamir Aziz reacts to Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters reciting his poem

Rock icon Roger Waters read out Aziz’s poem ‘Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega’ at a London protest yesterday, where he also referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a ‘fascist’

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‘Raahu’ review: Appreciable first attempt

Kriti Garg stands out in this thriller by debut director Subbu Vedula

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‘HIT’ review: Hits close to the bull’s eye

Director Sailesh Kolanu debuts with a riveting thriller, and signals the beginning of a new franchise

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Is Tiger Shroff’s ‘Heropanti 2’ inspired from Keanu Reeves’ ‘John Wick’ movies?

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala announced that ‘Heropanti’ will become a franchise now, and revealed the first look of the film

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Ajay Devgn to headline the Hindi remake of Karthi’s ‘Kaithi’

The film will release on February 12, 2021, and be produced by Ajay Devgn FFilms, Reliance Entertainment and Dream Warrior Pictures

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

The lasting legacy of 'Into the Wild' and Chris McCandless’ legend

Years after McCandless’ death, scores of travellers following his journey along the Stampede Trail just outside Denali National Park have died in the harsh reality of back-country terrain.

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‘Thappad’ review: Throwing a punch at patriarchy

The story of one woman becomes that of every woman, every man and the everyday male entitlement.

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A delightful and lively concert

Sanjana Rajesh of Upadhye School of Dance, Bengaluru, performed for the first part of Tamil Isai Vizha being held at Rajah Muthiah Mandram on the four

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Ajoy Chakrabarty: The seeker

As his biography “Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty – seeker of the music within” hits the stands, Padma Bhushan Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty talks about his eventful musical journey

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Driven by the ganjira’s sound

B. Shree Sundarkumar on why he chose to pursue the instrument

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Bangalore Queer Film Festival to be held from March 6 to 8

A highlight will be the screening of 1919 German film ‘Anders Als Die Andern’

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Vinodhini Vaidyanathan talks about her journey in theatre

Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, whose plays are coming to the city this weekend, says there is hope for theatre only if the audience comes looking for more than just entertainment

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BTS bares its musical soul

The hugely popular K-pop band’s new album, ‘Map of The Soul: 7’, is a heartwarming story of their journey

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Incredibowl serves up fresh salad every day

If salads are your thing, you should get in touch with Yegammai Annamalai

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Gurbani: Flavour of Sikh devotion

Dr. Alankar Singh sang gurbani to the lilting accompaniment of rabab at an event in Chennai

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Ustad Amjad Ali khan on his memories of Rukmini Devi

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan revisited the Kalakshetra’s campus recently to pay tribute to Rukmini Devi Arundale

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Will Suriya's ‘Soorarai Pottru’ take on Vijay's ‘Master’ this April?

With the Kollywood box-office at an all-time low, all hopes are pinned on these two summer releases to rake in the moolah

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A balancing act

Kerala’s popular Ajwa Biriyani chain opens its maiden Chennai outlet. How does this Thalassery variant fare against the Madras biryani we love? We find out

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‘Madurai Mani could not have been a rude man’

So said R.K. Shriramkumar about Madurai Mani Iyer, whose music reflected his personality

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‘Forensic’ sees Tovino in the role of a medico-legal advisor, say directors Akhil Paul and Anas Khan

The Mollywood film, which releases on February 28, focuses on a forensic officer and his scientific methods in helping solve a sensational case, say the newbie filmmakers

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Amazon Prime March 2020 releases: ‘The Test’, ‘Charlie's Angels’ and ‘Zombieland 2’

Two recent Hollywood biggies and in-depth look at the Australian cricket team’s team’s fight to regain the respect of world cricket dominates the streaming platform in March

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Dance of the divine

Artistes performed different classical dance forms as part of the Sivaratri festival in Thrissur

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‘Unhide’, directed by Ramya Nambessan, asks questions about abuse, the male gaze and consent

The three-minute video, with dialogues in Tamil, features Ramya and Sshritha Shivadas

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‘Indian 2’ blame game: Lyca Productions states that shoot was under the supervision of Kamal Haasan and Shankar

Production house was responding to Kamal Haasan’s open letter that questioned the safety standards on the sets, during the accident that claimed the lives of three crew members

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Will ‘Soorarai Pottru’ take on ‘Master’ this April?

With Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru likely to take on Vijay’s Master, this summer could well be action-filled at the box office

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Fahadh Faasil on his latest film 'Trance', the response to Shammi from 'Kumbalangi Nights', and why the Kerala audience comes first

The Malayalam actor, who also has 'Mailk' and 'Thankam' in the pipeline, says he takes constant and deliberate efforts to surprise the audience

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My favourite five...

Anjana Sasikumar, an architecture student from Thrissur, writes in her top five films

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Steven Spielberg quits ‘Indiana Jones 5’, ‘Ford vs Ferrari’ director James Mangold to take over

Spielberg, who kickstarted the franchise with ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, will remain as a hands-on producer on the fifth installment

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

The man from Italy who has taken over a restaurant's kitchen. And no, he's not a chef

Juan Jose, who is cooking at Food Exchange in the city, wants to show this part of the world what truly authentic Italian food is

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Meet Kochi’s Kashmiris

The city’s 400-strong Kashmiri community just celebrated its first local wedding in three decades. We meet them over noon chai...

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Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters recites Aamir Aziz’s ‘Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega’, calls Narendra Modi a ‘fascist’

The legendary musician was at a protest in London demanding the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, where he made a reference to the anti-CAA protests in India

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Sounds of cinema

Since the Oscar-winning South Korean film Parasite is the flavour of the season, let me talk about a personal experience. I was glued to the film’s pl

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How shipping containers are redefining living spaces

Hospitality brands are upcycling discarded shipping container boxes by turning them into wineries, boutiques and hostels. Cargotecture could redefine your next hotel stay

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Ten weavers, many handlooms

Shop for textiles curated from craftsfolk all over the country at a special pop-up

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Illustrator Adrija Ghosh on her new book, ‘Rats Bigger Than Cats’

Written in playful verse by Maegan Dobson Sippy and illustrated in mixed media, the story is of two unlikely groups coming together

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The ChangeChitra Film Festival 2020 and its mission to ignite social change

The purpose of the films at the festival is to provide evidence of services not being delivered to the community, says founding director Jessica Mayberry.

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Check out these gourmet treats and meals for pets

The rise of gourmet pet food brands proves that owners are increasingly becoming particular about what goes into their pets’ meals

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Meet Kochi’s Kashmiris

The city’s 400-strong Kashmiri community just celebrated its first local wedding in three decades. Meet them over noon chai

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Malta, the hero of many films

The Mediterranean island of Malta has been cast in many movies. Here, its history over the centuries and the warriors of St John who defined its character

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Jeremy - The Grub Pub tries to be a “global kitchen”

Familiar favourites that don’t require too much thought or effort — for the diner that is!

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10 Years of ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya’: Breaking down the greatness of ‘Aaromale’ in words

On the 10th anniversary of VTV, we argue why ‘Aaromale’ is the single most defining moment in Karthik-Jessie’s relationship

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How Atharvaa’s ‘Kuruthi Aattam’ recreated the ‘Madurai effect’ in Chennai

On the set of Atharvaa Murali’s upcoming film ‘Kuruthi Aattam’ directed by Sri Ganesh, which also stars Priya Bhavani Shankar and Radikaa Sarathkumar, we interact with artistes and behind-the-screen personalities who bring the scene to life

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Sapna Reddy’s photographs celebrate nature through meditative visuals

Radiologist and fine art photographer Sapna Reddy believes in using visual imagery to heal, in both her professions

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A snip in time

Garry BH, who is fast becoming the go-to editor of thrillers in Telugu cinema, terms ‘HIT’ as a racy thriller

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Karky and the kids: How Baahubali’s ‘Kiliki’ language was born

The inception of film lyricist Madhan Karky’s CLIQ, which is the source for the language Kiliki in the 'Baahubali' movies

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Prabhas to work with ‘Mahanati’ director Nag Ashwin next

The film will also mark the celebration of 50 years of production banner Vyjayanthi Movies

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

This doctorate scholar in theatre arts is looking to change Tamil cinema’s approach to casting

Acting coach first, casting director next and then an actor, Sugumar Shanmugam made a breakthrough in Tamil cinema with Priya Krishnaswamy’s ‘Baaram’. He discusses why adopting a casting methodology could help Kollywood churn out better quality films.

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Robert Iger steps down as Walt Disney's CEO

Iger will assume the post of executive chairman and direct the company's “creative endeavors” until his contract ends

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Hotstar blocks John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' episode criticising Narendra Modi

The half-hour satire examines the protests in India, Trump's visit and BJP's Hindu nationalism

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‘I am getting positive vibes’ says debut director Munna Dhulipudi

After being an AD with Sukumar, Munna Dhulipudi makes his directorial debut with 30 days lo preminchatam yela

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Intermittent fasting: A worthy lifestyle option

Intermittent fasting has more scientific backing

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Intermittent fasting: A worthy lifestyle option

Intermittent fasting has more scientific backing

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The Madras Players’ Trinity, is set to tour the US and Canada

Trinity, a blend of theatre and live classical music features tales of the giants of Carnatic music

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At DakshinaChitra, 70 years of political cartoons trace Indian democracy

An ongoing exhibition at DakshinaChitra traces seven decades of Indian democracy through political cartoons that focus on historic events

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Somesh Kumar brings out the meaning of films and shows through his posters

Find his work at Chitrakaar watching Chitrahaar, on at The Courtyard till March 6

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Chef Vikram Vij’s modern Indian food boasts of Canadian ingredients and French techniques

Four restaurants, food trucks and an all-woman Punjabi workforce... India-born, Vancouver-based Chef Vikram Vij on his journey in the culinary world

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Read, absorb, and discuss at these book clubs in Bengaluru

Whether you want to talk about Gun Island or perhaps Pride and Prejudice for the umpteenth time, there is something for everyone

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From paint to patina: The third dimension

‘Bronzed: From Paint to Patina’ project involved re-imaging some of the paintings of Thota Vaikuntam, Jogen Chowdhury, Krishen Khanna and Ram Kumar, as sculptures

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‘The Last Thing He Wanted’ review: Anne Hathaway deserves better than this

Based on celebrated American writer Joan Didion’s eponymous book, this political thriller from Netflix should be given a hard miss

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The Asian Ministry festival at Thats Y Food, Coimbatore offers something for everyone

Some old favourites and some new dishes at The Asian Ministry festival

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Sandilya Theuerkauf talks about his work and Nature in its entirety

A beautifully stark eyeopener

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I was touched by the story of ‘30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela’ : Amritha Aiyer

The 'Bigil' star makes her Telugu film debut in TV star Pradeep Machiraju’s film

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I was touched by the story of ‘30 Days lo Preminchatam Yela’ : Amritha Aiyer

The 'Bigil' star makes her Telugu film debut in TV star Pradeep Machiraju’s film

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Chennai Super Kings fans, ready to don the yellow and whistle again?

With little more than a month to go before the start of IPL 2020, fans across the city cannot wait to see Dhoni back on the pitch again, and hopefully lift the trophy one more time

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Ahead of BIFFes, Bangalore’s filmmakers talk about the relevance of film festivals

In this age of streaming platforms, will festivals lose their relevance?

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Kamal Haasan calls for safety audit of sets, asks about steps taken to ensure safety on ‘Indian 2’ sets

In a letter to Lyca Productions Chairman and Founder A. Subhaskaran, the actor-politician questioned the steps taken by the production team following an accident during the shoot

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Monday, February 24, 2020

IPL 2020: Hey CSK fans, are you ready to whistle?

With a little more than a month to go before the start of IPL 2020, we speak to a few hardcore fans of Chennai Super Kings to find out the bond they share with the team

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Physiotherapists, the new trainers

A growing number recreational athletes are turning to physiotherapists for their training plans

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Physiotherapists, the new trainers

A growing number recreational athletes are turning to physiotherapists for their training plans

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On the table: Mexican miniature watermelon

Known as the cucamelon, Mexican sour gherkin or mouse melon, they are the size of grapes. “These little beauties are fresh, juicy, with a tinge of sou

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Revisiting mythology with a twist

In his book Kali Yuga: The Ascension, author Jatin Gupta gives a fictional feel to the mythological narrative

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We wanted to keep the legacy of ‘Star Trek’, says Sonequa Martin-Green about starring in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’

Sonequa Martin-Green on how her Star Trek series role broke new ground and how she deals with the fandom for the franchise

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Prataya Saha’s ‘The Good Wife’ is an emotional roller coaster

Short film The Good Wife has been grabbing eyeballs at film festivals

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Is the Havells Nutri Art Slow Juicer worth its price?

The Havells Nutri Art Slow Juicer is an excellent product with just one thing missing

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The best bowls-to-order in NCR

Food lovers can now dig into dinner comprising a wide range of bowls from a delivery outlet called World in a Bowl

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At Ashoka University, an art exercise for mental health

Organisations and individuals come together to facilitate a workshop around students’ mental health, culminating in a piece of art

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Is the Havells Nutri Art Slow Juicer worth its price?

The Havells Nutri Art Slow Juicer is an excellent product with just one thing missing

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Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 168 now titled ‘Annaatthe’

Annaatthe has an ensemble cast comprising names like Khushbu, Meena, Keerthy Suresh, Prakash Raj and Soori in important roles.

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Chennai’s pocket-sized breakdancers

As this generation of under-12 Bboys and Bgirls shows, children today have it easier taking up ‘Street’ culture, cheered on by supportive mentors who paved the way

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Japanese drink shōchū comes to Chennai’s TASMAC outlets

Shōchū, distilled from rice, barley and chestnuts, is now available at TASMAC outlets. We try Tan Taka Tan, which tastes like a lime mint cooler on fire

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Chennai-based international beauty chain Naturals turns 20

As Naturals salon turns 20, founding couple Veena and Kumaravel discuss expanding their Chennai-based, pan-India brand overseas

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Global Isai Festival’s ninth edition in Chennai was an exploration in percussion

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DNA’ on mridangam, a tap-dancing acrobat, and a DJ in a teddy bear costume — Global Isai Festival’s ninth edition featured an eclectic mix

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The biggest Kollywood battle: No, it’s not ‘Thala’ vs ‘Thalapathy’, but Raaja vs Rahman

The most heated debate for film fans isn’t Rajini versus Kamal or Thala versus Thalapathy. It is when Raaja takes on Rahman

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When Artiste C Krishnaswamy took to the streets wound in light strips to explore the concept of disguise

C Krishnaswamy’s performance was an extension of his recently-concluded solo art exhibition titled Primordial Universe

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Are brands fooling us out of exercising?

Break a sweat. Don’t fall for one-month detox and inner cleansing plans that claims to ‘flush out of toxins’

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Are brands fooling us out of exercising?

Break a sweat. Don’t fall for one-month detox and inner cleansing plans that claims to ‘flush out of toxins’

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New York to Hyderabad’s Film Nagar

Debut director Subbu Vedula is confident about the story of the Telugu concept thriller ‘Raahu’

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The coconut water repertoire

How Zuzana Gombosova and C S Susmith’s start-up Malai Biomaterials developed alternative leather from coconut water, and won the Circular Design Challenge at Lakme Fashion Week

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Watch | All you need to know about the 'Beast'

A video on U.S. President Donald Trump's car, the 'Beast'

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Watch | All you need to know about the 'Beast'

A video on US President Donald Trump's car, the 'Beast'

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Kangana Ranaut’s 'Thalavi' look revealed on Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

The actor was seen donning the iconic white saree with the black, white, red border and red bindi

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The craft of small things

A Mitralaxmi enjoys the challenge of creating miniature art from paper, be it a 2D likeness of actor Vijay Sethupathy or burgers and sandwiches

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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Unscripted love

Ohmkar is back on the small screen, this time with a celebrity couple reality show

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The Huddle 2020 | We could reach 190 countries and millions of subscribers, says Manisha Koirala

Actors discussed the way the market for films has changed for better

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‘We could reach 190 countries and millions of subscribers’

Actors discussed the way the market for films has changed for better

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Watch | Chennai’s Kannagi Nagar transforms into an art district

A video on the first public art project in Chennai

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

Date palm jaggery, and the sweetness of Bengal winters

As winter winds down, a look at date palm jaggery and its distinguished place in Bengal’s sweet-making history

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Quentin Tarantino, wife Daniella welcome their first child

The duo tied the knot in November 2018.

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‘Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte’ review: An engaging satire let down by an imperfect script

In Shambhu Purushothaman's second outing as a director, nobody is spared from dark humour.

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The Huddle 2020 | Heroes still not okay with ceding screen space to women, says actor Taapsee Pannu

Men reluctant to play secondary role in Indian movies, says actor

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The ‘Friends’ Reunion: Things on our wishlist for Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross

Come May, several generations of fans will be tuning in check out one of the most anticipated television specials in history — so what should we expect from it?

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Priya Bhavani Shankar: ‘You don’t matter until you work in a big hero film’

One of the most sought-after leading ladies in Tamil cinema at the moment, actor Priya Bhavani Shankar, last seen as a narcotics cop in Karthick Naren’s ‘Mafia: Chapter 1’, discusses breaking image stereotypes, demanding stronger roles and why she finds certain industry practices frustrating

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Eye on the tiger

With their numbers gradually increasing, tigers give wildlife enthusiasts like Dindigul-based N Senthil Kumaran reason to cheer

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The ‘Indian 2’ tragedy: How safe is it to work on the sets of Kollywood films?

The recent accident on the sets of the Kamal Haasan-Shankar film is not a one-off case in Kollywood. If you are a part of the Tamil film industry, chances are that your life expectancy has already gone down a few points, and an insurance policy only comes with a high premium

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‘Thappad’ team supports campaign against on-screen gender-based violence

The movie, starring actor Taapsee Pannu and directed by Anubhav Sinha, is set to release on February 28

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‘At Home in the World’: A new book on the artist Gulammohammed Sheikh

‘At Home in the World: the Art and Life of Gulammohammed Sheikh’, edited by Chaitanya Sambrani, draws on both the artist’s life story and the manifold contexts of his thinking and curatorial work as pedagogue and artist

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Jegatha Muralidharan of DanceJockey: people want to be more fit but with added doses of entertainment

The 35-year-old has been in the dance game for more than a decade but her formula for dance keeps changing

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The ‘Indian 2’ tragedy: How safe is it work on the sets of Kollywood films?

The recent accident on the sets of the Kamal Haasan-Shankar film is not a one-off case in Kollywood. If you are a part of the Tamil film industry, chances are that your life expectancy has already gone down a few points, and an insurance policy only comes with a high premium

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Fluid art and fine strokes

Last weekend, art lovers got busy with Fluid art and Mandala art workshop with gusto

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A.R. Rahman: ‘Even I would wear a burqa if possible, it would be so easy to go shop, find steady life’

The composer praised his daughter Khatija’s temperament in responding to the criticism that came for her choice of clothing, and that he was awestruck with her simplicity

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Friday, February 21, 2020

A place to sit and chat: Enchante Cafe

This cafe is all about finger foods and fusion dishes

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Donald Trump reacts to Ayushmann Khurrana’s gay romance ‘Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan’

The American President commented and retweeted LGBTQ+ activist Peter Tatchell’s post on the Bollywood film

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All present at 'Indian 2' shoot to be questioned

Crane operator held; CoP orders transfer of case to CCB

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Mohammed Shafi’s Gramophone Museum and Research Centre in Wayanad

Mohammed Shafi’s Gramophone Museum and Research Centre in Wayanad houses a rare collection of gramophones and musical instruments

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The gentle villain

Professional footballer, art teacher and a fight master Rambo Stanly wears different hats with aplomb

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All present at 'Indian 2' shoot to be questioned

Crane operator held; CoP orders transfer of case to CCB

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Plays at theatre fete feature burning issues of the time

Festival culmination of weeks of district-level competitions

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'Friends' cast to reunite for HBO Max special

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will return for an untitled, unscripted special.

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From Wuhan, without virus

The dark side of the city is captured effectively in a noir film, The Wild Goose Lake

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Feeding the addiction: on Narcos: Mexico’s new season

The creators of Narcos: Mexico deliver on what the audience so desperately wants

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Indian beauty brands with eco-friendly packaging

Five brands and e-tailers who do their bit for sustainability, starting with how they package their products

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How Vasudha Rai said no to excess beauty waste, and why you should too

How and why this writer refused to accept excessively-packaged products, and is encouraging other influencers to do the same

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Guess who is talking to Seema Golchha

Ventriloquist Seema Golchha from Nepal brings over some furry puppet friends for her debut show in Chennai

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Wish this world existed

There is a simplicity in approach to human relationships that makes Malayalam cinema endearing

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Modern mystery in jazz

The crime mystery genre has evolved over the years -- Knives Out is a case in point

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Celebrating rasa

Rasasvada was a unique festival of classical dance that brought together diverse dance forms

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Music between two cultures

Prof. Ned McGowan is an American composer and flautist based in Amsterdam. His works explore Indian forms from a European perspective

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'Locke & Key': Too many keys, but too few thrills in Netflix's latest horror drama

As in 'The Haunting of Hill House', there’s a mansion in this show, where the youngest kid runs around and explores all the rooms and picks up noises that seem to whisper to him

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Trump blasts best-picture Oscar for South Korean film ‘Parasite’

The U.S President also expressed his disapproval of actor Brad Pitt

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‘Trance’ movie review: A half-baked attempt, despite a sensational Fahadh Faasil

Anwar Rasheed's film is a tale of two halves, that loses its plot in trying to be a commentary on everything from depression to drug addiction

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Netflix's 'Yeh Ballet': The extraordinary tale of two ballerinos from Maximum City

The film is the sophomore directorial feature of Padma Shri awardee Sooni Taraporevala, who made 'Little Zizou' in 2009

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Sunday breakfasts now have a Bengali flavour at Visakhapatnam’s Sweet India

With Club Kachori as a constant, the menu serves six dishes that changes every

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Watch | Hyundai Aura first drive and review

A video review of Hyundai Aura

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‘Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship’ review: That sinking feeling

Vicky Kaushal and jump scares manage to hold things together well till the Dharma vessel derails in the second half

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This Chennai event is a celebration of hiphop

The Sound Of Revolution, which has been providing a stage for the genre in Chennai for years, is back with its latest edition

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For a sustained motivation and momentum

Given up on your fitness? Experts explain how to sustain our resolutions so that they transform into lifestyle

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Watch | Tata Nexon EV first drive and review

A video review of Tata Nexon EV

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Let’s celebrate hiphop

The Sound Of Revolution, which has been providing a stage for the genre in Chennai for years, is back with its latest edition

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Actor Darshan’s neighbours file cases against him and fans for damaging houses and cars

Alleged incident occurred during his birthday celebrations on the weekend

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Trump blasts best-picture Oscar for South Korean film ‘Parasite’

Mr. Trump also expressed his disapproval of actor Brad Pitt

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Mohanlal set to get relief in ivory case

Kerala government to withdraw case against actor under Wildlife (Protection) Act

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The joys of a spiritual journey

Listening to Aruna Sairam makes one realise that the human voice is probably the most revealing musical instrument

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More than just ‘superb support’

Bickram Ghosh on the art of accompaniment, his return to the classical fold and how he learnt the importance of professionalism on stage from Pandit Ravi Shankar

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When the Ahilya fort echoed with rhythm

The annual Sacred River Festival held by the Narmada in Maheshwar is a confluence of history and art

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‘Thyaagaraaja Vaibhavam’ — Dhananjayan’s tribute to Tyagaraja

V.P. Dhananjayan in his reprisal underlined the experience, which resulted in the composer’s outpourings

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Remembering Rukmini Devi

Kalakshetra will host a five-day festival to celebrate the 126th birth anniversary of its founder

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Pup cakes for me please

Pets birthdays go one level higher with options that are bound to have you salivating too

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Sudha Ragunathan in Bickram Ghosh’s ‘Omkara’

Sudha Ragunathan and Bickram Ghosh share the stage at a concert in Chennai on February 21

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The chisel meets the needle - through Kantha

Meera Mukherjee’s romance with Kantha took the textile art to a different level

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Shruti S Bhat presents a lively concert at Palakkad

A highlight of Shruti S Bhat’s vocal recital was the beautiful exposition of Reethigowla and the short RTP towards the end

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IRCTC revives Golden Chariot, first tour on March 22

IRCTC breathes fresh life into luxury train service, The Golden Chariot, which had gone defunct due to patronage problems

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Steven Spielberg’s daughter Mikaela announces career in adult entertainment

The 23-year-old was adopted by Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw when she was a baby

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Rajashree Warrier on reimagining and broadening the repertoire of Bharatanatyam

The danseuse talks about how the dance form has evolved and some of her new productions

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My favourite five...

Roshin Mathews George, an MTech student from Nilambur, writes in his top five films

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Now, plan your trip with new rules for Schengen visas

World without end

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Biju Menon on the success of 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' and completing 25 years in the Malayalam film industry

The actor, who turns 50 this year, says that it is is a character’s scope for performance that makes him on a role, and not the age or image

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‘The film will make a difference’: Neena Gupta on 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'

The actor describes the experience of working on the film as a 'laugh riot', the importance of resisting stereotypes, and her spate of fresh roles

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Cricketer Mithali Raj recommends a two-day trip to Perth where you can click a quokka selfie

With the bushfires contained, Australia is back on the tourist map. Here, cricketer Mithali Raj recommends a two-day trip to Perth... where you can cradle baby kangaroos and click a quokka selfie

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Kamal Haasan condoles death of three killed on sets of ‘Indian 2’

An assistant director and two others died in an accident at the Indian 2 shooting site near Poonamallee late on Wednesday.

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Netflix CEO's new book to shed light on streaming giant's work culture

‘No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention’ details how company culture transformed Netflix from a U.S. DVD service to a global streaming pioneer.

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Unity in diversity underlines the Udaipur World Music Festival

The three-day event featured 150 musicians from around the globe

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MMA choir performs at Dubai Opera for the first time

Musica Gloria concert celebrates 50 years of Holy Trinity Church, Dubai

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Kamal Haasan condoles death of three killed on sets of ‘Indian 2’

An assistant director and two others died in an accident at the Indian 2 shooting site near Poonamallee late on Wednesday.

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Stage of novelty

Composed by flautist Nagaraju, Aata Gadara Shiva showcases around 50 artistes in a symphonic style

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How Kathakali artiste Ettumanoor P Kannan is turning theatre egalitarian

As academic, artiste and administrator, Ettumanoor P Kannan tries to make Koodiyattam and Kathakali accessible and relevant through new training techniques, themes and adaptations

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar: Celebs sparkle in Daboo Ratnani’s 2020 calendar

Several Bollywood actors took to social media to congratulate the photographer for completing 25 years in the business

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Rajinikanth is all swagger in new motion poster for ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls’

The actor will make his television debut with this special ‘Man vs. Wild’ episode, that will be themed around water conservation

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When Mark Ruffalo reached out to compliment Irrfan Khan

“When we were leaving, Irrfan looked disappointed, but then something incredible happened.”

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Chennai’s first lounge for puzzles, Untangle, is a gym for your brain

At Untangle, the city’s first lounge for puzzles, flex your grey cells to put together 1,000-piece movie posters and 3D models

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Vishwak Sen is on his mark for a HIT

Vishwak Sen opens up on his new thriller produced by Nani and Prashanti, in which he plays a tough cop

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Martin McDonagh reunites with Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson for ‘The Banshees Of Inisheer’

The ‘Three Billboards’ director had earlier worked with both the actors in ‘In Bruges’

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Sales of Spanish potato chip company boom after appearance in ‘Parasite’

87-year-old Cesar Bonilla, who owns the company Bonilla a La Vista, is grateful to ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho

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Oscar-winner Marsall Curry : ‘The Neighbor’s Window’ is an allegory about social media

Filmmaker Marshall Curry about the emotional rollercoaster of ‘The Neighbor’s Window’, which won at the 92nd Academy Awards

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Chennai’s first lounge for puzzles, Untangle, is a gym for your brain

At Untangle, the city’s first lounge for puzzles, flex your grey cells to put together 1,000-piece movie posters and 3D models

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Ben Affleck left ‘The Batman’ fearing that he’d ‘drink himself to death’

Actor finally reveals why he decided to step away from the superhero character, paving the way for Robert Pattinson to become the new caped crusader of Gotham

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Deepika Padukone reveals first look as Romi Dev, Kapil Dev’s wife, in ‘83’

The movie, directed by Kabir Khan, will chronicle India’s win under Kapil Dev’s captainship in the 1983 Cricket World Cup

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Director of Oscar-winning ‘Parasite’ says he did not want to sugarcoat inequality

“I wanted to be as candid as possible about this age of inequality. Even if it may look publicly dangerous, that was the only path this film could take,” says Bong Joon-ho

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Ajith suffers bike injury during shooting of ‘Valimai’, next schedule to resume in Hyderabad

The actor is expected to make a quick recovery and resume shooting of the film directed by ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’ director H Vinoth

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Theatre personality Mohammad Ali Baig on acting in Vikram's 'Cobra', Netflix's 'Baauhubali' series and Telugu film 'Kalinga'

The theatre artist-turned-actor made his Kollywood debut with 'Aruvi' in 2017

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Tinder’s interactive video series 'Swipe Night' coming to India

According to Tinder’s parent company Match, millions of Tinder users tuned in to watch the show’s episodes during its run in the U.S. in October and it gave way to double-digit increases in both matches and messages

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At Untangle, a gym for your brain

At Untangle, the city’s first lounge for puzzles, flex your grey cells to put together 1,000-piece movie posters and 3D models

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At Untangle, a gym for your brain

At Untangle, the city’s first lounge for puzzles, flex your grey cells to put together 1,000-piece movie posters and 3D models

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Actors are performers, not mimics: theatre personality Mohammad Ali Baig

He will soon be seen sharing screenspace with Vikram in Cobra

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Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Dhaka’ renamed ‘Extraction’, to premiere on April 24

The principal photography of the film took place in the Indian cities of Ahmedabad and Mumbai, and Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand.

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Million Dollar Quartet comes to Bengaluru from February 26

Get ready to groove to iconic rock ‘n’ roll numbers such as ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and ‘Walk the Line’

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BLAQ is the upmarket Townhall

The fabulous vibe makes up for ordinary food

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Tinder’s interactive video series Swipe Night coming to India

According to Tinder’s parent company Match, “millions” of Tinder users tuned in to watch the show’s episodes during its run in the U.S. in October and it gave way to double-digit increases in both matches and messages

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Mookuthi Amman is a fun film: Smruthi Venkat

After making her debut in last year’s ‘Thadam’ starring Arun Vijay, actor Smruthi Venkat, who is now a part of RJ Balaji’s Nayanthara-starrer ‘Mookuthi Amman’, tells us why the Tamil film industry should stop looking at her as just an ‘innocent’ girl

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Preethi Asrani to debut in Telugu cinema with ‘Pressure Cooker’

The Telugu comedy turns its lens on the pressure faced by students to live the American dream

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Get practical with fashion

How to source the yarn? Is the dye truly azo free? Creative Bee’s fashion boot camps aim to teach budding designers the basics of textile industry requirements

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Soup up your ride

With an Audi Q8, you will never have to worry about anyone having the same ride as you

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From Kollywood to the runways of London

From being a spot boy to dressing up the stars and showcasing at the London Fashion Week, this former Chennai boy has had quite an arduous journey to the fashion world

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‘Marana Mass’ dancers V Unbeatable win finale of ‘America's Got Talent: The Champions’ Season 2

A video of the Indian dance crew performing the popular song from Rajinikanth’s ‘Petta’ went viral earlier this month

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‘Catwoman’ Zoe Kravitz feels Robert Pattinson is perfect for the role of ‘The Batman’

The actress plays Catwoman, which the likes of Anne Hathaway and Halle Berry have previously essayed, in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film

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Stories jungles tell

If you are planning a wildlife travel expedition, make sure to stop, stare, listen and smell the forests and their enchanted secrets, says travel operator Pravin Shanmughanandam of Papyrus Itineraries

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Visitors are welcome to try their hand at grape plucking here

No sour grapes these: Visitors at the Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University are going ‘ga-ga’ over the grape-plucking experience

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Chennai’s Kannagi Nagar becomes India’s fifth art district sporting murals by 16 artists

St+art India makes a Chennai debut by transforming Kannagi Nagar, home to 80,000 people, into a public art destination

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A look at Hyderabad-based Cykul’s StepUp Stair Climbing Challenge

The fitness organisation bats for people prioritising their fitness routine by having them choose the stairs, whenever possible

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Rani Mukerji on ‘Hey Ram’: For his 'Aparna', Kamalji taught me to act without make-up

On the occasion of 20 years of ‘Hey Ram’, the actor recalls her shooting experience with Kamal Haasan, and the several invaluable lessons she learnt from him

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‘Guilty’ trailer: Kiara Advani’s Netflix Original explores themes of sexual consent and victim-blaming

Directed by Ruchi Narain, the movie also stars Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Taher Shabbir, and will be out on March 6

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A look at Hyderabad-based Cykul’s StepUp Stair Climbing Challenge

The fitness organisation bats for people prioritising their fitness routine by having them choose the stairs, whenever possible

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Taapsee Pannu, Tahir Raj Bhasin to star in Hindi remake of ‘Run Lola Run’

Titled ‘Looop Lapeta’, the film is billed as a thriller-comedy and will be directed by Aakash Bhatia

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Shankar Ehsaan Loy hold Chennai ‘Breathless’ at The Shakti Foundation’s annual concert

Good-natured ribbing and stage-to-audience jugalbandis marked Shankar Ehsaan Loy’s return to The Shakti Foundation’s annual concert

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Monday, February 17, 2020

This akhara in Delhi trains India’s future women wrestlers

The Guru Prem Nath wrestling centre in the city is overcoming a sporting taboo

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This akhara in Delhi trains India’s future women wrestlers

The Guru Prem Nath wrestling centre in the city is overcoming a sporting taboo

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This tiny shop in Kolkata has iconic paintings rest casually along its walls

Up close and personal with legendary artists at this frame shop in the Salt Lake City branch of Chemould

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Dancer Sai Ronak makes his debut with Telugu film ‘Pressure Cooker’

The actor talks about his dance studio in Hyderabad, and the freedom of movement

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Sri Thumbai Tex offers a range of undyed and unbleached organic cotton innerwears

Clothes that come in contact with our skin should be organic and non chemical, say Yasodha and Muthukumar who manufacture clothes from unbleached and undyed organic cotton

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First Saudi film fest to give a push to cultural exchange, fledgling industry

Red Sea International Film Festival will be held in Jeddah Old Town from March 12 to 21; women’s rights, immigration are among the entry themes

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Bengali actor and former Trinamool MP Tapas Paul passes away

He had been suffering from heart ailments for the past few years.

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‘Amazed by Indians’ passion for dance’: German choreographer André Koschyk

André is in the midst of a three-month long tour of India

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No sour grapes these

Visitors at the Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University are going ‘ga-ga’ over the grape-plucking experience

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Watch: The teaser of Nani’s ‘V’ promises a slick action thriller that’ll keep you guessing

The Telugu movie will be released on the occasion of Ugadi, March 25

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Eight Indian and Korean ceramic artists come together in a collaboration at Kalakshetra

Earth Matters — 3, an exhibition, will be on display from February 27 to March 3 at DakshinChitra

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Bong Joon-ho: ‘I’ll wash my hands from now on, and participate in this movement to defeat coronavirus’

The director arrived home in South Korea, his first trip back since he won four Oscars for his movie ‘Parasite’

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A musical dozen

A package of 12 films on Indian musical tradition will be part of BIFFes

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On Ragya, an Indian Classical music streaming app, songs follow the sun

Sunrise, afternoon, late evenings... here’s an app that plays the apt raga for the time of day

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'Moira', a short film on road safety made by Round Table 20 & Yi Coimbatore

The 40-minute short film has hard hitting messages on road safety

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All that glow: How singer Chinmayi got into skincare

The playback singer has developed an online platform to bring K-beauty products to Indian consumers

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A.R. Rahman’s daughter Khatija: ‘Why double standards only when it comes to women of a certain faith?’

Khatija Rahman was responding to criticism on her choice of clothing, and asked Taslima Nasrin to Google the meaning of ‘true feminism’

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Kangana Ranaut’s first look as Air Force pilot in ‘Tejas’ revealed

The Bollywood actor is currently shooting for the Jayalalithaa biopic ‘Thalaivi’, after which ‘Tejas’ will go on floors

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From the soil, for the soil: Padma Shri awardee Chintala Venkat Reddy

Padma Shri awardee Chintala Venkat Reddy draws upon his experience to find indigenous solutions to soil problems and shares it zealously with farmers

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‘Fantasy Island’ movie review: More yawns than frights

A remake of the popular 70s show, this offering seems like a slapdash attempt instead of an a horror-adventure film

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Avani Rai’s photographs portray real stories of pain and conflict

Heart-breaking frames

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Stories of love and loss

Shehr-e-ishq is a nostalgic trip to the times of eternal love stories

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Avani Rai’s photographs portray real stories of pain and conflict

Heart-breaking frames

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China premiere of James Bond’s ‘No Time to Die’ scrapped due to coronavirus fears

Daniel Craig and other cast members won’t attend the April screening or the subsequent publicity tour of the country

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Can film songs be termed as ‘service’? Case filed by A.R. Rahman poses interesting questions

The music director contends that his compositions for films are ‘original music work’, don’t attract service tax.

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Odd woman out: Meet Madhurjeet Sarghi, the Chhapaak lawyer everyone is talking about

Madhurjeet Sarghi, the Chhapaak lawyer everyone is talking about, says art helped her conquer depression

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‘Queen of Katwe’ actor Nikita Pearl Waligwa dies aged 15

The Ugandan, who played a memorable role in a 2016 Disney film about a local chess prodigy, had been in and out of hospital with a recurring brain tumor

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Dancing for humanity

Nancy Sahu is on a mission to preserve and promote Rabindranatyam, a dance form created by Rabindranath Tagore

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Lynn Cohen, best known for her role as Magda in ‘Sex and the City’, dead at 86

No cause of death was given in the announcement by her management company

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The ‘good’ women and ‘bad’ women of serials

A popular TV show in Pakistan has triggered debates on how women are depicted in serials

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Saturday, February 15, 2020

Actor Sidharth Shukla wins ‘Bigg Boss 13’

Shukla is best known for TV shows Balika Vadhu and Dil Se Dil Tak.

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Ex-'Love Island' host Caroline Flack found dead in London

A family lawyer said Flack had killed herself and was found in her London apartment.

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Splendour in stone

The bi-annual exhibition hosted by the Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry displayed a wide range of pieces with stunning natural grain formations, colours, textures and finishes. By Nandhini Sundar

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Two unique listeners: the delightful elderly gent and the peaceful sleeping child

That your notes wash over a child, bypassing their cognitive centres and entering the soul, is a most rewarding feeling, say musicians

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An ode to the common broad bean

The wafting aroma of these winter beans was an annual ritual in our kitchen

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The Centre’s plans to promote Kolkata’s heritage buildings are part of a political game, but promise much cultural gains

But no mention was made of the invaluable collection perishing at Gurusaday Museum

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Loveat fursight

From strapping Kombais to Labrador that just wouldn’t stop wagging their tails, the 33rd and 34th All Breed Championship Dog Show by the Madurai Canine Club featured an all-star cast

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The British jhaal muri seller who popularised the snack in London

Angus Denoon was back on the streets of Kolkata on Valentine’s Day, doing what he does best

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Brian and Basil’s art

Beyond the autism spectrum, Brian Varghese Pradeep and Basil Joseph Varghese showcase their art at the ongoing Krithi Literature festival

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Meet the brains behind Vijay's 'Kutti Story' from Master

The people responsible for the song's lyric video — Coimbatore based 3D visualisation and animation company Realworks Studios, and Lokesh Kangaraj's associate director, Logi — tell us the larger story behind their ideas.

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Our fathers, who art in Bollywood

He may be late to the party, but a more rounded and credible father figure is finally emerging in Hindi cinema

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A song to remember

In the season of love, here are some rare romantic numbers that retain their magic

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This Virtual Reality Lab in Kerala capital gives you a sneak-peek into the fast-emerging technology

Keltron’s Virtual Reality Lab in Thiruvananthapuram opens doors for a hands-on experience in the fast-emerging technologies of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality

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On Valentine’s Day, charcoal dosa for Chennai’s singles

The new ‘singles dosa’, made with activated charcoal, is being offered at popular Adyar Ananda Bhavan outlets

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Great Backyard Bird Count 2020 comes to Kerala capital

If you work or live on campus, you could also participate in the Campus Bird Count that is conducted simultaneously with the backyard bird count

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‘World Famous Lover’ review: A tiresome film built on an unconvincing premise

The love stories become tedious to watch despite good performances from Vijay Deverakonda, Aishwarya Rajesh and Raashi Khanna

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Meet Sumair, the teen environmentalist who wants to save India’s marine life

Sumair Handa Bakshi from Delhi of Save The Spirit Of The Sea talks about his 2020 campaign and upcoming film about saving the Ganges, which are supported by Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech

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Bantureethi: Tribute in true sense

Nadaswaram artistes were at the forefront of this Thyagaraja Aaradhana

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Jamming with Masala Coffee

An EDM version of ‘Kantha’, new members and an upcoming EP will feature in Indie folk band Masala Coffee’s concert on February 15

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All eyes on the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival

The festival’s landmark year sees two new directors, dark tones and themes like migration. But there are no Indian films in competition

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This septuagenarian couple is touring across India in a Morgan three-wheeler

Alan and Pat Braithwaite are driving around to raise funds for Goonj that works with women welfare

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Billie Eilish releases ‘No Time to Die’ title song, becomes youngest singer to record ‘James Bond’ theme

The 25th installment in the franchise will mark the last outing for Daniel Craig as the 007 agent

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Sanskritotsavaha: Reinstating the value of Sanskrit

‘Sanskritotsavaha’ explored the dramatic richness and imagery in Sanskrit literature through classical dance

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‘Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte’ is a social satire, says director Shambu Purushothaman

The film, Shambu Purushothaman’s second directorial venture after the sex comedy 'Vedivazhipadu', depicts certain incidents and goof-ups revolving around a betrothal

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Mollywood actor-director Dileesh Pothan on why his role in upcoming ‘Trance’ is a new experience

In ‘Trance’, Dileesh will be in the company of Fahadh Faasil with whom he has had reels of adventure in the former’s Maheshinte Prathikaram and Thondimuthalam Driksakshiyum that went on to win critical acclaim and overwhelming box-office success as well

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Matt Reeves reveals first look of Robert Pattinson as ‘The Batman’

Superhero reboot also stars Paul Dano as The Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Colin Farrell as Penguin

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Vignesh Shivan announces ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ with Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara and Samantha

The filmmaker reunites the ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’ pair for his fourth feature film, which will have music by Anirudh Ravichander

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‘Love Aaj Kal’ movie review: A tired, torturous and worn-out Valentine’s Day offering

With his love stories getting repetitive, banal and overwrought, it’s about time Imtiaz Ali discovered a new template for romance

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

On Valentine’s Day, meet a few couples who’ve made it work at work

Couples who found love at their workspaces

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Even plants play music

Using specialised technology, MasterPlants Orchestra, from Damanhur, Italy, creates music from plants

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Shoes with a soul

Divej Mehta’s footwear label, Inmate, collaborates with prisoners at Yerwada and Puzhal Central Jails

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From the hills and vales; at the Fairfield by Marriott’s Kashmiri Food Festival in Coimbatore

Interesting tastes, textures and aromas await the guest at Fairfield by Marriott’s Kashmiri Food Festival

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Bharatanatyam in the new India

Dancers Nrithya Pillai and Yashoda Thakore reflect on the process of disenfranchisement of the original practitioners

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This experiment is home-style

Khichdi Experiment is an option on food apps, reinventing the humble meal

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‘Veyyon Silli’ from Suriya’s ‘Soorarai Pottru’ launched aboard SpiceJet flight

The film is directed by Sudha Kongara and has music by G.V. Prakash

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The Crossover Project in Kerala capital blends jazz, Carnatic and flamenco music

The musical event in Thiruvananthapuram on February 14 brings together mridangam and khanjira exponent Charu Hariharan, Spanish vocalist and composer Carola Ortiz and guitar maestro Santhosh Chandran

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‘Angrezi Medium’ trailer: Irrfan Khan’s father-daughter saga is all kinds of heart-warming

The movie also stars Kareena Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Deepak Dobriyal and Dimple Kapadia, and is set for a March 20 release

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This Malayalam protest song raises voice against abuse inflicted upon children and women

Conceptualised and directed by techie-cum-filmmaker Baburaj Asariya, ‘Voice of the Voiceless’ has actor Kannan Nayar leading the on-screen performance

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‘Kaadan’ is the toughest movie I’ve been a part of: Rana Daggubati

At the press meet of ‘Kaadan’, director Prabhu Solomon and actors Rana Daggubati and Vishnu Vishal spoke about wildlife conversation, which seems to be the underlying message of the movie

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Artist Sisir Sahana recreates elements of Nature in his latest series in glass

Titled A Dialogue with Soil, his latest series of 10 works, will be on display at Forum Art Gallery till March 7

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My favourite five...

Aslam, an IT consultant from Kondotty, writes in his top five films

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Masterly performances

A staging of Kalyanasougandhikam Kathakali in Palakkad was a display of dramatic dynamism

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An emotional reunion

Superb acting and subtle improvisations helped artistes breathe life into the characters of Nalacharitham — Part IV

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Dear Kollywood, where are the love stories?

As Valentine's Day approaches, Tamil cinema is desperately yearning for romantic subjects, with the likes of an 'Alaipayuthe' or 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvayaa' just a nostalgic memory

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When we try doing things that are ahead of the times, it might not be accepted easily, says filmmaker VK Prakash

Although the director is disgruntled at not been given his due for his contributions to the Malayalam film industry, his love for experimenting with genres and storytelling keeps him going

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Dear Kollywood, where’s the love track gone?

Does Tamil cinema have the space for romantic melodies and love subjects in today’s fast-paced times?

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Upholding the Constitution through art

Over 50 artists have expressed their views on the Constitution whose 70th anniversary is being celebrated across the country

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Madras High Court stays tax official’s order against A.R. Rahman

Commissioner of GST and Central Excise accused composer of tax evasion

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‘Relationships are like elastic’: Imtiaz Ali on 'Love Aaj Kal', modern romance and more

The director talks about his upcoming spiritual remake, the characters of Veer and Zoe, and the manic pixie dream girls in his films

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Telugu RJs keep up the momentum

World Radio Day 2020 is on February 13, and we place a spotlight on young Telugu RJs

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Telugu RJs keep up the momentum

World Radio Day 2020 is on February 13, and we place a spotlight on young Telugu RJs

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Mei Kun for a range of palates

Mei Kun manages to exude a family vibe despite being in a convention centre

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A global selfie

On February 14, 1990, the camera on-board Voyager I clicked a photo of planet Earth that depicted our home as a ‘pale blue dot’

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Hanging out with Sundari akka

Her stall is on Google Maps, she swaps recipes with international cooks and is currently running a Marina beach food festival at the Westin hotel kitchen. We spend an inspiring day with Sundari

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Kia Carnival first drive and review

Video review of Kia Carnival

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KTM 390 Adventure first ride and review

Video review of KTM 390 Adventure

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Memories of Munnar: A childhood in a tea garden

The writer looks back on a way of life that has passed into the sepia-tinted pages of a history book

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604 days of struggle at Vaikom

The Vaikom Satyagraha Memorial Gandhi Museum narrates the story of Kerala’s protest against untouchability

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Telugu RJs keep up the momentum

World Radio Day 2020 is on February 13, and we place a spotlight on young Telugu RJs

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Meet the Brokpas

The tranquil Ladakhi village of Dah offers much more for the inquisitive traveller than just its picturesque surroundings

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Will Arnett: ‘It is still hard to say goodbye to BoJack Horseman’

The Netflix show, created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, ended with the second part of its sixth season on January 31

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An art entrepreneur

Manjula, founder of Arunodaya Kala Tanda, spoke about her journey as a theatre artiste, who challenged casteism and patriarchy

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Vijay Deverakonda’s leading lady in ‘Fighter’ is Ananya Pandey

The ‘Student of The Year 2’ star has bagged the Puri Jagannadh project, which will be released in both Telugu and Hindi

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‘Hope ‘Oh My Kadavule’ starts a romcom trend in Tamil cinema’: interview with Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh

Actors Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh go hammer and tongs at each other in this Friday’s release, ‘Oh My Kadavule’. But up, close and personal, they are a different story

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A long story in Kakinada

Director Chandu Muddu’s second Telugu film ‘O Pitta Katha’ looks promising

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Child no more: 'Drishyam' actor Esther Anil turns leading lady with ‘Johar’

After being a child star in 29 films, the actor talks about balancing movies and academics, and taking the next step in the industry

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‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’ review: The perfect rom-com postscript for Valentine’s Day

The sequel to Netflix’s 2018’s ‘To All the Boys I've Loved Before’ is so full of charm that you can’t help falling in love with it

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A peek at some concepts, production cars and bikes from Auto Expo 2020

Stars at the show: We take a look at some of the concepts, production cars and bikes from the expo in Greater Noida

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Spurthi Vision Care Society’s Fair Play cricket: Game with an insight

Spurthi Vision Care Society’s Fair Play cricket offered a new hope for visually impaired players

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Sayam Bharath Yadav’s works are inspired by stories of the soil

Sayam Bharath Yadav goes nostalgic while raising global concerns in his solo show

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Compass versus OctaviaAmit Agarwal, Bengaluru: I want an automatic car with a good engine, at about ₹30 lakh. Which one should I pick between the Jeep

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Road trips you can take with the love of your life this month

On the road to love

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Creating the right Aura

The compact sedan from Hyundai feels like a well-rounded product that ticks all the right boxes

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‘Master’ co-star Vijay Sethupathi defends Vijay over IT raids conspiracy theory

Actor posts on Twitter shutting down rumours about the recent raids pertaining to the profits of Vijay’s ‘Bigil’

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Interview with the team of ‘Oh My Kadavule’



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Margot Robbie to star with Christian Bale in David O Russell’s next

Bale previously collaborated with Russell on ‘The Fighter’ and ‘American Hustle’

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Dance crew V Unbeatable perform Rajinikanth’s ‘Marana Mass’ from ‘Petta’ at finale of ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’

The Indian dance team left the audiences and judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Alesha Dixon completely flabbergasted with their act

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Singer Shruthi Vishwanath talks about her fusion of Bhakti poetry and classical music

Verse and versitality: Shruthi Vishwanath, who will present a concert in Pollachi, talks about how she tries to fuse the visceral nature of Bhakti poetry with the intellectual rigour of classical music

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The noble Chikankari

Needle, thread and the finest of organic cottons make up the new line of Ethicus saris that come embellished with extraordinary embroidery from Lucknow

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‘We are stoked’: Californian rock band Chon comes to India

While Chon have had decent success in the decade that they’ve been active, it takes serious funds to make an international tour happen for any band

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‘Bengaluru has an educated audience for indie music’: Folk Masti founder Vipul Panchal

Mumbai folk rock band Folk Masti visited Bengaluru for the second time, performing a couple of intimate shows via community organizers Motojojo.

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Padma Shri awardee Manohar Devadoss on what inspires his art

Artist Manohar Devadoss, recently awarded the Padma Shri, on how his loss of vision, deep affection for his wife and the kindness of strangers inspired a lifetime of art

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‘Oru Kutti Kathai’: First single from Vijay’s ‘Master’ to release on Friday

The film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander

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The noble Chikankari

Needle, thread and the finest of organic cottons make up the new line of Ethicus saris that come embellished with extraordinary embroidery from Lucknow

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Verse and versitality; interview with singer Shruthi Vishwanath

Shruthi Vishwanath, who will present a concert in Pollachi, talks about how she tries to fuse the visceral nature of Bhakti poetry with the intellectual rigour of classical music

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A short film festival on road safety in Coimbatore

This was the hard-hitting question that underpinned the award winning short films made on road safety by a bunch of young film makers

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Vijay Deverakonda: I want to sit at a café and have normal conversations

Ahead of ‘World Famous Lover’s release, actor Vijay Deverakonda talks about wanting to hit the reset button, as he looks to scale up and enter a new zone

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Mark Ruffalo is the front-runner to headline HBO’s ‘Parasite’ TV series

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho is teaming with ‘Vice’ filmmaker Adam McKay for television adaptation of the South Korean film

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Hyderabad’s clubs speak out loud with single eye-catching artpieces

Walls of greenery? A winged mythic creature? Rings of light? Yes, Hyderabad clubs have upped their design game with a new design concept

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Following Seismic Movements at the Dhaka Art Summit

The fifth edition of the biennial exhibition kicks off with performance art, interactive installations and exhibits that explore our times of division, protest and liberation

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Eminem reveals why he performed at Oscars, 17 years later after winning the award

The rapper decided not to attend the ceremony in 2003, leaving his collaborator Luis Resto to accept an Academy Award for ‘Lose Yourself’

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Netflix renews ‘Sex Education’ for third season

Created by Laurie Nunn, the show is about an awkward teenager who realises that he can help his school peers with their sex-related issues

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Sour House in Bengaluru specialises in naturally fermented products

On a roll: Sour House makes naturally fermented products such as sourdough breads, kombucha and kimchi

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Sharon Choi, Bong Joon-ho’s translator, wants to direct a film soon

The interpreter has accompanied the ‘Parasite’ director throughout awards seasons and at talk shows, garerning a fan following of her own

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Oscars 2020 TV audience hits record low

It was the worst TV audience ever for the highest honors in the movie industry and beat the previous record low of 26.5 million in 2018

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A.R. Rahman set to launch anthem on climate change

Pointing out that water is a basic right, the composer said it must be given priority to achieve the goal of clean water to all

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Mark Ruffalo is the frontunner to headline HBO’s ‘Parasite’ TV series

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho is teaming with ‘Vice’ filmmaker Adam McKay for television adaptation of the South Korean film

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Make way for India’s first amateur women’s football league

The Kica Women’s Football League is all about celebrating the spirit of the sport

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Make way for India’s first amateur women’s football league

The Kica Women’s Football League is all about celebrating the spirit of the sport

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‘World Famous Lover has an incredible script and is nothing like Arjun Reddy', says Izabelle Leite

The Brazilian model-actor also looks back on her journey after coming to India eight years ago

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Best food forward

Garima Arora and her team of Food Forward India are out touring Telangana to explore its indigenous food identity

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Isha Koppikar on making a comeback in Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Ayalaan’

Isha Koppikar on why she chose to sign Ayalaan in Tamil, and her fascination for cop roles

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When artists

Bengaluru artists have transcended boundaries of space, form and communities to raise people's consciousness

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My work doesn’t define me: Sanal Kumar Sasidharan on ‘Chola’ and taking a break from social media

Malayalam filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan chats about ‘Chola’, which premièred at the Venice Film Festival and is releasing in Tamil as ‘Alli’

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Sunday, February 9, 2020

Visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how yoga helped him cope

A new lease of life: Post his new documentary on yoga, visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how the practice helped him cope with his reality

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Crafts Council India’s annual meet in Coimbatore discusses Sustainability, ethics and art

Members of Crafts Council of India discussed the nuts and bolts of keeping craft alive and relevant in the prevailing eco- system that threatens the very existence of the artisans

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Visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how yoga helped him cope

A new lease of life: Post his new documentary on yoga, visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how the practice helped him cope with his reality

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Visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how yoga helped him cope

A new lease of life: Post his new documentary on yoga, visually-challenged filmmaker Benoy K Behl on how the practice helped him cope with his reality

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Oscars 2020 poll: How did The Hindu readers’ predictions fare?

While we picked the winners based on a data-driven model, the readers voted via polls before the Academy Awards today: so who did better?

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The matter on a platter : Thambaalam exhibition begins in the city

Thambaalam brings home the message that craftsmanship can be brought into our everyday lives

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What’s a Mogambo roll ?

Fanoos of Bengaluru comes to Kochi with its trademark kebab rolls

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Actor/scenarist Bibin George on his two loves

Acting and creating content are two sides of the same coin for the actor/scenarist

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‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho quotes Martin Scorsese in acceptance speech at Oscars

South Korean filmmaker thanked fellow nominee Quentin Tarantino as well for helping him reach US audiences

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Oscars 2020: A.R Rahman’s ‘Jai Ho’ from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ featured in song montage

It was back in 2009 that the Indian composer was honoured with two Oscars for his song

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Abhay Sopori’s music for Kashmiriyat in Hindi film Shikara

Abhay Rustum Sopori, santoor maestro, on his music composition for Hindi movie Shikara

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Should we be trying dry salt therapy?

We speak to health experts about this wellness treatment, also known as ‘halotherapy’

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Should we by trying dry salt therapy?

We speak to health experts about this wellness treatment, also known as ‘halotherapy’

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Joaquin Phoenix wins for ‘Joker’, bats for equality, veganism and the environment in speech

Actor concludes speech quoting a lyric written by his late brother, River Phoenix

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Oscars 2020: Here is the full list of winners from the ceremony

South Korean film 'Parasite' wins four Oscars, but who were the other big winners from the 92nd Academy Awards?

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Oscars 2020: 'Parasite' makes Oscar history with best picture win

South Korean class satire ‘Parasite’ is the first foreign-language film to win the coveted Academy Award

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Oscars 2020: All the live updates and winners from the ceremony as 'Parasite' wins big

Follow all the action from the 92nd Academy Awards, as Hollywood's biggest night of the year gets underway

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Oscars 2020: Natalie Portman honours snubbed female directors with her cape

The Oscars has been criticised by many A-listers for overlooking people of colour and women in the nominations.

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Razzie awards 2020: 'Cats' and its furry stars nominated for worst film awards

Overall, Cats was given eight Razzie nominations, tying for the lead with Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral, and Sylvester Stallone's Rambo: Last Blood.

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Oscars 2020: Full list of nominees and winners

From Best Film to Best Sound Mixing, here is a list of all the nominations and winners in key categories

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Oscars 2020: All the live updates and winners from the ceremony

Follow all the action from the 92nd Academy Awards, as Hollywood's biggest night of the year gets underway

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Kartik Aaryan to star in Om Raut’s 3D action film

“Can’t wait to start work on my first action movie.”

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Watch | Oscar 2020 predictions

A video on the favourites to win this year's Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress

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Saturday, February 8, 2020

‘The Wild Wild West’ actor Robert Conrad dead at 84

A private memorial service is scheduled for March 1

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‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ film review: Prithviraj and Biju Menon shine in this near-perfect entertainer

Ayyappanum Koshiyum is dialogue-driven narrative and its cast have given a stand-out performance

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Actor-comedian Orson Bean killed in hit-and-run in Los Angeles

The 91-year-old was walking when he was clipped by a vehicle and fell following which a second driver struck him in a fatal collision, the police said.

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Kartik Aaryan: ‘Ayushmann does films about men with defects; I do films about women with defects’

The actor was promoting his next film with Sara Ali Khan, the ‘Love Aaj Kal’ reboot directed by Imtiaz Ali

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Bose Krishnamachari’s first solo in nine years makes words play the role of images

Titled ‘The Mirror Sees Best in the Dark’, the exhibition is on view at Emami Art, Kolkata

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How to woo a theatre audience

If you want to attract and keep audiences, engage and be engaging

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Sandeep Khosla: We don’t hang out with people our age

Designer Sandeep Khosla looks back at the success of his three decade old label in partnership with Abu Jani, and talks about diversifying to cater to the young

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Oscars 2020: Who are Indian filmmakers and actors rooting for?

Cinema insiders, from director Lijo Jose to actor Radhika Apte, weigh in on their Academy Awards favourites. Plus, debates on whitewashing, diversity and gender

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One foot in front of another

Running is not just about the start and the finish lines. There are plenty of things to do in between

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At Oscars 2020, it is Joaquin Phoenix vs. the others

Cinema insiders, from director Lijo Jose to actor Radhika Apte, weigh in on their Oscar favourites. Plus, debates on whitewashing, diversity and gender

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WarnerMedia close to deal with ‘Friends’ cast for reunion on HBO Max

All the six lead stars will be paid between $3 million to $4 million for an unscripted reunion special

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‘Birds of Prey’ review: Girls, guts and glory

The film entirely relies on flash, style and suave action, but Margot Robbie’s mesmerising act as Harley Quinn makes this an entertaining watch

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‘Malang’ movie review: Strip the film of its 'style', and it's just an archaic revenge drama

The high-pitched aesthetics of this film can be overlooked, but not the unsubstantiated violence that rises from strange notions of misogyny and masculinity

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Shobana returns to cinema after seven years with Malayalam movie 'Varane Avashyamunde'

The danseuse-actor speaks about her latest film in which she acts alongside Suresh Gopi, Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan

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Friday, February 7, 2020

Powder-coated love

American lensman Bob Duncan brings a touch of Indian fantasy to his frames

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French food with Marc Delorme

Chef Marc Delorme set up Kochi’s first French restaurant 16 years ago. His love affair with Kerala includes a tryst with Kathakali and French culinary classes

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Why biryani’s place is in the heart

When rice and meat (or sometimes vegetables) come together, they create magic, says this columist after trying Go! Biryani

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The shape of our cities: On Ranjit Sabikhi’s latest book, A Sense of Space

In his recent book, A Sense of Space, architect Ranjit Sabikhi explores how urban dwellings have evolved with time. In conversation with Nidhi Adlakha

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How to handle the pressure of Valentine’s Day

Here’s some gifting advice from a V-Day survivor

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Queerythm’s Pride Walk 2020 in Kerala capital to showcase talents from the LGBTIQ community

Taking inspiration from their motto ‘Love makes a family’, Thiruvananthapuram-based Queerythm’s third edition of its Pride Walk on February 8 aims to “grow beyond the individual and to the heart of the family”

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Amyra Dastur joins Saif Ali Khan’s political thriller series ‘Dilli’

The show is set around the corridors of Lutyen’s Delhi, which is the centre of Indian polity

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‘Jaanu’ movie review: Sharwanand is outstanding in this Telugu remake of ‘96’

C Prem Kumar creates a poetic world of love, longing and nostalgia, helped by winsome performances and music

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'Wer Kann, Der Kann!': An unscripted tragicomedy, featuring cakes and kitchen disasters

What's intriguing about the German version of 'Nailed It!' on Netflix, is the eye on minute details that pastry chef Bernd Siefert highlights, such as telling you how an extra scoop of buttercream can spoil the entire cake

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Dine like the Nawabs at this Awadhi Food Festival in Visakhapatnam

Fill up your senses with the smell, texture, taste and good looks of Awadhi cuisine at the Food Fest at WelcomHotel Grandbay

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Pawsome People Project to host the first pet festival in Coimbatore

Are invited to a party at the Pawsome Pet-Fest

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‘Jaanu’ review: Sharwanand is outstanding in this remake of ‘96’

C Prem Kumar creates a poetic world of love, longing and nostalgia, helped by winsome performances and music

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Behind the high walls of Visakhapatnam’s All India Radio

On World Radio Day on February 13, a look at the yeoman service of the the 56-year-old AIR

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And the monologue goes to…

A look back at the Oscar hosts who made it work, and those who did not

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Kalamandalam Harish Marar and Nandini Varma talk about their unique percussion act

A couple that makes hearts race: Kalamandalam Harish Marar and Nandini Varma talk about the intricacies of performing their unique percussion act, the ‘dambathi thayambaka’

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Ikat goes international: Rina Singh’s latest collection at Lakme Fashion Week is inspired by Little Women’s Jo March

For LFW’s Sustainability Day, Rina Singh of Eka finds inspiration in Jo March of Little Women, featuring pleated skirts, boxy jackets and a favoured Indian print

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Auto Expo 2020 | Maruti Suzuki unveils upgraded Ignis

Customers have shown preference for SUV-like vehicles, says company’s MD and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa.

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Comic book films at the Oscars: how Joker is tipped to be a big winner

With a comic book film tipped to be a big winner, are we looking at darker, bolder experiments in the future?

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What’s missing at Oscars 2020

What you are not going to see at Oscars 2020

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'Wer Kann, Der Kann!': An an unscripted tragicomedy, featuring cakes and kitchen disasters

What's intriguing about the German version of 'Nailed It!' on Netflix, is the eye on minute details that pastry chef Bernd Siefert highlights, such as telling you how an extra scoop of buttercream can spoil the entire cake

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‘Seeru’ movie review: A neat entertainer, despite the outdated ‘commercial’ presentation

Jiiva’s new film is atleast a decade old in terms of ideology, but his earnest performance, and the surprises within the traditional masala format keep it engaging

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‘Little Women’ review: A nod for accepting the diversity within gender and not being judgmental

Director Greta Gerwig adapts a classic, giving it contemporary resonance

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PSU Neyveli Lignite charged Vijay-starrer 'Master' unit ₹25,000 a day

Original norms would cost the film ₹5,000 a day for shoot

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Veteran film historian and cricket journalist Raju Bharatan passes away

Bharatan was also a columnist for The Hindu and Sportstar and was also a popular radio commentator for India’s cricket matches across the globe

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Consider your guru as foremost, that’s what music is about: Pandit Jasraj

Legacy of the Mewati gharana is safe in the hands of young musicians the world over, says Pandit Jasraj, who turned 90 last week

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Remembering Jiddu through music

Monali Bala and Vedanth Bharadwaj present a tribute performance as part of J. Krishnamurti’s 125th birth anniversary celebrations

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Understanding in-betweenness

An ongoing group-show tells meditative tales of migration

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The endearing N. Krishnaswamy

Artistes recall the late Enkay’s down-to-earth approach

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Tiger Lily Bistro, Hyderabad : chicken and waffles, spicy enchiladas, indulgent desserts

This classy restaurant offers up delicious international cuisines at pocket-friendly rates

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Of change and continuity

The small bouquet of international plays at the ongoing Bharat Rang Mahotsav presents a wide spectrum of content

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This virtual reality installation explores the literary world of Kafka in five minutes

What if you woke up as an insect? VRwandlung, a virtual reality installation, walks one through Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis

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When art plays a larger role

A conversation on assertion of identity and compassion for the world in the artistic realm was organised recently by Ranga Mandira Academy

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Three prominent Koodiyattam artistes talk about their new-found confidence, challenges and possibilities

Indu G, Aparna Nangiar and Kalamandalam Sindhu on various aspects surrounding women’s role in Koodiyattam

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I did not seek assistance to write dialogues for ‘Jaanu’ : Kiran Kumar Reddy

The dialogue writer shares the challenges of writing lines for ‘Jaanu’, the Telugu remake of '96', which releases this Friday

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New day, new kitchen

The rise of restaurant and bar takeovers is opening doors to some great learning for professionals involved, and innovative results for food-loving patrons

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Artist Rouble Nagi’s unique art initiative in Hyderabad called Misaal Hyderabad

In Misaal Hyderabad, artist Rouble Nagi uses community art as a tool for social change

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Winemaker Kishan Pedhapally talks about his professional journey

He made every experience count: Winemaker Kishan Pedhapally looks back at his journey with joy

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My top five movies are...

Lekshmi B, a civil engineering graduate from Kollam, writes in her top five films

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Rhythmic ensemble marked by stroke of brilliance

A mizhavu-edakka Thayambaka concert was led by Kalamandalam Rajeev and Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan

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Meet Mahesh MK, a speech- and hearing-challenged Kerala artist who communicates loud and clear through his artworks

Ameyam, an ongoing exhibition and sale of his paintings in Thiruvananthapuram, puts on display a selection of about 35 mural-like paintings that speak volumes about his brushstrokes

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Kajal Aggarwal: The Madame Tussads recognition is one of the nicest rewards for my 15 years of hard work

Kajal Aggarwal, the first South Indian female actor to have her wax statue at Madame Tussads, says she was overwhelmed when the museum approached her

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Titans and master musicians of Kathakali showcase their acumen at fete in Kochi

The five-day festival was organised by Kathakali Aswadaka Sadas of Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram

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Vidhu Vinod Chopra: ‘I want people to see Shikara without any prejudices’

The veteran filmmaker discusses an 11-year-old desire to tell the story of the Kashmiri Pandits and the threat of political appropriation

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

How a conversation between Mani Ratnam and Dhana led to ‘Vaanam Kottatum’

The director reveals how the film tries to capture a variety of emotions

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Nathan Sawaya: Around the world with Lego bricks

New York-based Nathan Sawaya, who works with toy LEGO bricks, currently has five ongoing solos around the globe that are drawing crowds

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Nathan Sawaya: Around the world with Lego bricks

New York-based Nathan Sawaya, who works with toy LEGO bricks, currently has five ongoing solos around the globe that are drawing crowds

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Disney’s weapon against Netflix and Amazon in India: Hotstar

Disney’s control of Hotstar, which it acquired through the $71 billion purchase of Twenty-First Century Fox in 2019, gives Disney+’s entrance into the Indian market in partnership with Hotstar hundreds of millions of potential subscribers it can attract

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Kirk Douglas, Hollywood's tough guy on screen and off, dead at 103

The lifetime Oscar was Douglas' only Academy Award even though he was nominated for playing ruthless boxer Midge Kelly in “Champion”, a movie executive in “The Bad and the Beautiful” and van Gogh in “Lust for Life”

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Cafe-bar SOCIAL is finally in Chennai!

As SOCIAL makes its Chennai début, founder Riyaaz Amlani explains how the millennial cafe-bar merges work and leisure. Now, you can drink martinis at meetings. (That’s all you wanted to know, right?)

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Why learning to cook Pulicat’s food is important to save this ecologically sensitive wetland

Pulicat’s fisherwomen join forces with chefs using their culinary heritage and fresh-caught fish to convince the city that their home is worth fighting for

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SS Rajamouli’s period epic ‘RRR’ to release on January 8, 2021

The movie boasts of an ensemble cast starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn among others

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Craving baklava or babka? Get this and more at The Rolling Scones

Siddharth Parmar opened the bakery, which operates on a delivery model, in 2018

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He made every experience count

Winemaker Kishan Pedhapally looks back at his journey with joy

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Flight of fantasy with Michael Sheen: 'I’d be happy being a part of anything Neil Gaiman creates'

The British actor, who turns 51 today, on his admiration for the English novelist, working with Tina Fey and political activism in Wales

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Sanaya Ardeshir to perform at Heatwave

A piano act by Sanaya Ardeshir will headline Heatwave, an electronic music showcase

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Vijay questioned by Income Tax officials on the sets of ‘Master’

The actor is currently shooting for the Lokesh Kanagaraj-directorial in Tirunelveli

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Taking the green route

By Hand From the Heart focusses on wellness and sustainability in its upcoming edition

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Udaipur hosts the World Music Festival this weekend

At the Udaipur World Music Festival this weekend, Ginni Mahi’s unrestrained voice will meld with Fado singer Sara Correia’s poignant tunes, and Mame Khan’s haunting folk will jostle with Shnellertollermeier’s brute rock chords

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Taking the green route

By Hand From the Heart focusses on wellness and sustainability in its upcoming edition

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5 cars to watch out for

With the 2020 Auto Expo opening its doors to the public on February 7, we take a look at five of the most important models set to be on display at the show

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Brahmaji’s son Sanjay to debut with ‘O Pitta Katha’

Sanjay Rao quit the Merchant Navy to make his acting debut in Telugu cinema

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Volvo ups its game

In terms of ride comfort, the XC40 impresses with its high-speed stability, but the ride does get a little bumpy at low speeds over broken patches of roads

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Actor Yogi Babu gets married to Manju Bhargavi in a private ceremony

The ‘Bigil’ and ‘Darbar’ star is expected to host a reception for his friends in the film industry and fans next month in Chennai

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Kajal Aggarwal unveils her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Singapore

The ‘Indian 2’ star becomes the first south Indian actress to be immortalised with a statue, following the likes of Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma and other Bollywood actors

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Disney Plus hits nearly 29 million subscribers in three months

The streaming service launched in November to compete with online video services like Netflix and Amazon Prime

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Women out running

This run isn’t about distance or speed; it’s about women coming out of homes to participate

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Simrat Kaur keeps fingers crossed for her next outing, 'Dirty Hari'

The Telugu actor compares her bold character in the film to Deepika Padukone's role in 'Cocktail'

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Shruti Haasan, Samantha Akkineni, Ramya Krishnan bring Raja Ravi Varma paintings to life

In G Venket Ram and Naam Charitable Trust’s 2020 calendar, celebrities feature as women from

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Women out running

This run isn’t about distance or speed; it’s about women coming out of homes to participate

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Ophelia at The Ashok: To go or not to go, that is the question

Ophelia at The Ashok is more noisy bar and lounge than relaxing restaurant

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Auto expo 2020: Renault unveils Triber Easy-R AMT

With more than 28,000 TRIBERs already sold in India, Renault has commenced its exports to South Africa and the SAARC region

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When movie stars became Raja Ravi Varma’s models

In G Venket Ram and Naam Charitable Trust’s 2020 calendar, celebrities feature as women from Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings

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Salman Khan unveils the first look of Sooraj Pancholi’s ‘Hawa Singh’ biopic

Singh won the Asian Games gold medal in the heavyweight category in consecutive editions (1966 and 1970), a feat unmatched by any Indian boxer to date

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Anurag Kashyap refuses to fly IndiGo in support of Kunal Kamra

The comedian was banned from four airlines including IndiGo, Air India, GoAir and SpiceJet, after his encounter with Arnab Goswami

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Raashi Khanna: Yamini in 'World Famous Lover' is the toughest character I’ve played so far

In a free-wheeling conversation, the actor says it was cathartic to cry copiously in her new film with Vijay Deverakonda

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How Chennai’s Samarpana helps the underprivileged through Classical dance

At Samarpana trust’s Art for a Cause, child prodigy Soorya Gayathri and dance duo Renjith-Vijna are among those who will perform

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Rashi Khanna: Yamini is the toughest character I’ve played so far

In a free-wheeling conversation, Rashi Khanna says it was cathartic to cry copiously in her new film, World Famous Lover

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It started with sugar, says Ashwin Sanghi of ‘The Vault of Vishnu’

Like his other works, the author’s latest novel is a heady mix of history, myth, science and thrills

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Amazon Prime February 2020 releases: ‘Darbar’, ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’, ‘Hunters’ and more

Rajinikanth’s ‘bad cop’ avatar, Akshay Kumar’s hilarious pregnancy comedy and Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-nominated masterclass are just some of the must-streams this month

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‘Mafia is inspired from my favourite Netflix series Narcos’: Karthick Naren

The 'Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru' filmmaker, whose next movie starring Arun Vijay and Prasanna, releases on February 21, discusses his return to Tamil cinema after a gap of three years

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Complete list of Netflix titles in February 2020: The ‘Pokémon’ movie, ‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’, ‘The Chef Show’ and more

Netflix is ramping up the Valentine’s Day hype this month, but there’s also plenty for those who despise romance and want to block the cheery vibes away

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Actor Anu Hasan forays into digital streaming with a cookery show

The show that features easy-to-make recipes will span across 12 episodes

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I accepted ‘83’ because I could speak in Tamil: Jiiva

The actor, whose next film is ‘Seeru’, discusses playing cricket for the Ranveer Singh-starrer, how Tamil films are driven by the ‘combination model’ and why he is now learning to play the guitar

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How to accessorise this Chinese Year of the Rat

The quick-witted rodent is centre stage this lunar new year, on bags, necklaces and dresses

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Disney announces new ‘Hamilton’ film with Broadway cast

Based on a book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the original musical is inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow.

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SJ Suryah on board Venkat Prabhu and STR’s ‘Maanaadu’

The director also took to Twitter to reveal the character name (Abdul Khaaliq) of Simbu in the film

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Mahesh Bhatt kickstarts web-series with Amala Paul, Amrita Puri and Tahir Bhasin

The show will be based on the relationship of a struggling filmmaker and a top actress of the 70s

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Hemis in Hyderabad promotes sustainable luxury in the form of hemp

A one-of-its-kind movement sees a range of possibilities using hemp, from clothing to lifestyle products

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Save those cake crumbs

What happens to all those pieces that fall apart when you cut a cake? Let the bakers in the city tell you

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