Prithiviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Aadujeevitham’ team stuck in Jordan, requests return to India amid coronavirus pandemic

Director of the film has written to the Film Chamber and Kerala government, hoping for their 58-member team to travel back

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Coronavirus | Coimbatore-based companies manufacture 3D-printed face shields

The design is open sourced and anyone can now use it free of cost to manufacture the shields, say the manufacturers

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Akshay Kumar’s gesture for Nupur Sanon’s ‘Filhall unplugged’

The actor makes a special appearance in Nupur’s new song, a cover version of her earlier single ‘Filhall’

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Covid 19: Coimbatore-based companies manufacture 3D-printed face shields

The design is open sourced and anyone can now use it free of cost to manufacture the shields, say the manufacturers

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SHARAN offers free online classes for building immunity using plant-based food

Make the best use of the lockdown period to focus on healthier food and boost your immunity, says homeopath Nandita Shah

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Coronavirus lockdown: Stay home and stir the ‘dalgona’ coffee

ASMR-style preparations of the frothy coffee are going viral on YouTube and Tiktok

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Allspace: The stretched-out Volkswagen Tiguan

The depth of engineering, the tough build, and the borderline exciting engine are qualities that will appeal to discerning buyers

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Social media overrun by DIY standing desks during COVID-19 lockdown

With people around the world working from home during the ongoing lockdown, ergonomics is still taken seriously as they try fashion their own standing desks

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Lata Mangeshkar, Priyanka Chopra, Vicky Kaushal pledge donations to coronavirus funds

Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt among other stars to contribute to PM-CARES and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

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An online state of mind

Jayanthi Kumaresh composes a musical rendition of her state of mind while Iman Das continues his online music tutorials

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Coronavirus effect on Tamil film industry’s daily wagers: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

As Kollywood wound to a halt with the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the fate of assistant directors, background dancers, caterers and many more is left hanging in the balance

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TVS Apache RR310 gets a BS-VI update

The two seemingly obvious changes come in the form of the switch to BS-VI and a new 5.0-inch TFT display

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Coronavirus lockdown effect on film industry’s daily wagers: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

As the film industry wound to a halt with the Coronavirus outbreak, the fate of many daily wagers is left hanging. Is enough being done?

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How people of Arunachal Pradesh’s Vijaynagar have lived in lockdown for 60 years

Surrounded by Myanmar on three sides Vijaynagar does not even have a road connecting it to the rest of the world

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RAI’s Food Soldier initiative to ease supplies during lockdown

Food Soldiers are those individuals engaged in supply, storage, retail and delivery of essential products

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Artists paint their perspective of the lockdown

Hyderabad Art Society launches a new initiative for artists to paint their perspective of the lockdown

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Maya’s dance recital in Matunga before the lockdown

Episodes from the Ramayana were chosen by Maya Shivakumar for her thematic dance performance as part of Rama Navami festival in Matunga

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How ‘Netflix Party’ helps you watch movies at the same time as your friends

The free Google Chrome browser extension helps quarantine binge-watching be a little less lonelier

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YouTube Originals content to binge during the COVID-19 lockdown

While we are on Coronavirus lockdown, tune into these high-production shows and films by YouTube Originals

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Want a dinner date with Khaleesi? Donate to the coronavirus fund

‘Games of Thrones’ actor Emilia Clarke has offered a virtual dinner for people donating to her charity

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Chennai’s photographers are keeping the community buzzing during lockdown

Chennai-based photography group, The Chennai Photowalk, organises virtual events every Sunday in an attempt to reconnect with the city and its frames

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The Telugu short film ‘Manasanamaha’, unveiled during lockdown, wins appreciation

Written and directed by Deepak Reddy, the short film is a romantic drama narrated in reverse

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This 26-year-old Mumbai boy is in Delhi to help lockdown-hit tourists

Foreign and domestic travellers across India, who cannot return home and are shunned by hotels, are turning to Shubham Dharmsktu for help

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Chef Ranveer Brar discusses India's art and culture on Insta live

Insta live on India’s art and culture: In Instagram live videos Chef Ranveer Brar has discussions with musicians, poets, independent filmmakers, and more from across the country

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Elton John’s coronavirus ‘living room’ show raises $8 million for U.S. charities

The Sunday night show, hosted by Elton John from his kitchen, featured Billie Eilish, the Backstreet Boys, Lizzo, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga and Tim McGraw - all appearing by way of smartphones, home cameras or online platforms.

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You’re WFH, but are you Working out From Home?

How to work out from home to stay healthy, with cities in lockdown mode

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Working out from home? Make use of your furniture

You don’t need gym equipment to keep fit at home with the country under lockdown. Here’s how you can work out using your bed, couch, or even the wall

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You’re WFH, but are you Working out From Home?

How to work out from home to stay healthy, with cities in lockdown mode

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Working out from home? Make use of your furniture

You don’t need gym equipment to keep fit at home with the country under lockdown. Here’s how you can work out using your bed, couch, or even the wall

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Insta live on India’s art and culture

In Instagram live videos Chef Ranveer Brar has discussions with musicians, poets, independent filmmakers, and more from across the country

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Actor Akshith SK : How he is coping with the lock-down

Akshith Shashi Kumar makes sure to keep himself busy even during his stay at home

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A digital hope in the times of lockdown

Has the Hyderabadi classical music fraternity opened up to the idea of live streaming one’s concerts directly from home yet?

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Listen to Vasu Dixit and The Thayir Sadam Project virtually

The musicians are taking requests on social media and singing social distancing blues away

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‘Shaktimaan’ will return amid lockdown, confirms lead star Mukesh Khanna

There are reports that Khanna will also start working on a sequel to the show after the lockdown is over

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COVID-19 forces cancellation of Paris fashion weeks

The men’s and haute couture fashion weeks in Paris have been cancelled because of the Coronavirus outbreak, organisers said.“In light of the spread of

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Nithiin postpones April wedding, following COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown

The Telugu actor also urged his fans not to conduct his birthday celebrations, and instead stay safe at home

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On Kadar: a short film from the Anamalais

Launched on Youtube today, Kadar describes one night in the life of a Kadar tribesman in the Altaghat Rainforests.

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Chennai’s photographers are keeping the community buzzing during lockdown

Chennai-based photography group, The Chennai Photowalk, organises virtual events every Sunday in an attempt to reconnect with the city and its frames

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‘The Office’ reunion: John Krasinski and Steve Carell bond on YouTube show ‘Some Good News’

Krasinski reminded Carell that this would be the 15th anniversary of the show as they shared anecdotes from their time on the drama

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‘Dhool’ fame actor, folk singer Paravai Muniyamma dead

The octogenarian had been suffering from age-related ailments for a few years now

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From sofas and kitchens, music stars hold Coronavirus concert fundraiser

Billie Eilish, Elton John, Alicia Keys and Sam Mendes were among those who participated in ‘IHeart Living Room Concert for America’

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Marvel should release ‘Black Widow’ digitally, says David Harbour

The actor also said the pandemic has delayed the release of ‘Stranger Things’ season four

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Alan Merrill, songwriter of ‘I love rock ‘n’ roll’, dies at 69 due to coronavirus

As part of the music group The Arrows, Alan wrote the hit number “I love rock ‘n’ roll”, which released in 1975. The song would later become a chart topper for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts in 1982.

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Watch | Telugu stars film a ‘Fight against Coronavirus’ music video from their respective homes

Actors Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Sai Dharam Tej and Varun Tej have sung for the song composed by Koti

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COVID-19: The Boxing Federation of India motivates boxers through video conferencing

It includes a core group of Olympics qualifis boxers, coaches and support staffs like doctors and physios

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#PreBuyLocal can help small businesses in the time of Coronavirus lockdown

With the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s small businesses in the informal sector that are suffering the most, but by extending credit, we can help out. Here is why the hashtag is trending on Instagram.

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COVID-19: The Boxing Federation of India motivates boxers through video conferencing

It includes a core group of Olympics qualifis boxers, coaches and support staffs like doctors and physios

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Country music star Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.Diffie's d

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National lockdown | Salman Khan to help 25,000 workers in film industry

Daily wage earners to be beneficiaries

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NGMA launches virtual tour of permanent collection amid lockdown

The virtual tour was launched on its website — ngmaindia.gov.in — on the eve of the foundation day.

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Tamil folk singer, actress Paravai Muniyamma no more

She was suffering from age-related ailments for a few years now

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Tom Hanks returns to U.S. after a bout of COVID-19

They were in self-isolation in Australia

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Cultivating a rice-eating habit amid Coronavirus lockdown

Spirit of the Earth wants people to share heritage rice recipes on Instagram, to understand mindful eating and immunity building

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Live ‘mehfils’ to beat COVID-19 lockdown blues

Hyderabad-based Hindustani classical vocalist Harini Rao shares her experience of a live digital concert

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A good samaritan reaches out with food for the displaced during the lockdown in Kochi

PA Mary Anitha is providing food for street dwellers, migrant workers and the policemen on duty during the Covid-19 lockdown in Kochi

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These NGO’s are working around Coronavirus lockdown restrictions to feed the needy

For daily wage earners, a 21-day lockdown means an abrupt pause in livelihood. Here are some NGOs who have their back

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COVID-19: Cartoonists vs fake news during the Coronavirus lockdown

Tired of telling your family that garlic is more likely to keep the neighbours away than deter the virus? Here's some help from an unexpected quarter — cartoonists take on fake news

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‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ offers island escapism in the time of lockdown

Live out your very own island paradise in Nintendo's adorable new game that will consume your time in the best way possible

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Museums, home delivered

As the country locks down, people are turning to online forums of history and art

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The superhero who stayed home

Youtube sensation Bhuvan Bam’s ‘Time to Be Hero-But From Home’ debunks fake Whatsapp forwards on COVID-19 and highlights the precautions you should take

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The journey of standing still

How staying at home, thanks to the coronavirus, made me rethink the way I travel

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In Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram’s WFH population is still getting used to the concept

As many in Thiruvananthapuram get familiar with working from home during the coronavirus lockdown, they talk about its pros and cons

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What radio channels have lined up to keep boredom at bay

From Akashvani’s Rainbow to Fever and Big FM, most radio channels have created a mix of programmes — from airing classic movies and playing timeless music to experts answering COVID-19 related queries

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‘Chetuletti mokkuta’: Band ChowRaasta’s Ram Miriyala releases new Coronavirus song

Through a new Telugu song, Ram Miriyala of ‘ChowRaasta’ pleads, begs and appeals to people to stay indoors during the Coronavirus lockdown

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Here’s a guide to everything indie for this week at home

Staying home for a while? We have you covered. Your weekly live gigs feature curated indie performances and celebs sharing the screen with fans

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Kannada actor Chandan Achar: 'This is different from Bigg Boss, now we are living in fear and anxiety'

'Kirik Party' actor talks about lock-down, films, and online theatre activities

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When walls in Coimbatore turned into canvases

Before the lockdown began, many artists had begun the task of bringing art out in the city’s streets

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Chennai Corporation removes quarantine sticker from Kamal Haasan’s Alwarpet residence

Authorities said the sticker had been pasted as actor Gautami had returned from Dubai recently, and her passport had this address

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Here’s how bakers and dancers are keeping people engaged during the lockdown

Dance, bake, workout and enjoy your time at home as more and more courses are available online

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Here’s how bakers and dancers are keeping people engaged during the lockdown

Dance, bake, workout and enjoy your time at home as more and more courses are available online

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Corona fear robs Rajasthan’s Gangaur festival of its sheen

Rajasthan women celebrate Gangaur festival through video conferencing, following the lockdown advisory in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak

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A different take

Actor Chandan Achar talks about lock-down, films, and online theatre activities

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‘Maska’ movie review: Saccharine sweet and cloyingly safe

The Netflix film opts for the convenience and comfort of the conventional than the uncertainty, trials and tribulations of the radical

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An annual series of concerts in Hydeabad went digital prior to lockdown

Hyderabad’s Sangeetha Ksheera Sagaram live streamed its concerts days before the lockdown following the outbreak of COVID-19

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Shah Rukh Khan’s 1989 TV show ‘Circus’ to air on Doordarshan from Sunday

The series, directed by Mirza and Kundan Shah, marked SRK’s entry into the entertainment industry

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Lockdown parenting: It’s time to slow down

The next few weeks will see you making great memories with your child and learning that you don’t have to be a super parent all the time

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Kerala Tourism posts a list of five books on its Instagram handle to ‘trip at home’

‘The God of Small Things’ on Kerala Tourism’s list of books to read during the lock-down and journey to the shores of Kerala

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Team ‘RRR’ does social-distancing in style

SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR, MM Keeravani and Madhan Karky have taken the ‘work from home’ option to stay productive

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Actor and celebrity dermatologist Dr Sethu Raman, 36, passes away

He is known for acting in the Tamil film ‘Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya’ starring Santhanam

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Zaeden unveils his new song ‘Kya Karoon’

The singer-songwriter’s new single is a throwback to his adolescent love

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What are Kollywood stars learning this lockdown season?

Tamil film personalities are using this quarantine time to equip themselves with skills that could come handy later

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Lockdown-Story Quest

Participate in a storytelling-video competition, open to children and adults

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'You' and 'Crocodile Dundee' actor Mark Blum dies at 69, of coronavirus complications

Actor was best known for portraying the husband of Rosanna Arquette’s character in 1985’s 'Desperately Seeking Susan'

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Gautham Menon on turning actor, ‘Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2’ and waiting to work with Fahadh Faasil

‘Trance’ and ‘Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal’ have launched the popular filmmaker as an actor in recent times

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Travelling in fear: an emergency trip amid the Coronavirus chaos

When you need to make an emergency trip, in the midst of a pandemic, how do you go about it? This writer found out.

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Beijing Bites providing free boxes of rice, dal and vegetables

The initiative began at the Richmond Town branch on March 23

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Author Nandini Nayar offers an online writing course for youngsters

The goal of the course is to engage young adults in a creatively, in the literary space

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When whole families work from home in India

What does a lockdown mean to people who already work from home, and now have to share their space with family through the day

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A rapper from many homes

How growing up in various cultures impacted the music of Dubai-born Indian hip-hop artiste PAV4N

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Celebrating the kitchen garden during the COVID-19 lockdown

As the country rations their ingredient inventory during the Coronavirus pandemic, we observe a renewed appreciation for kitchen gardens

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Gautham Menon on turning actor, 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2' and waiting to work with Fahadh Faasil

'Trance' and 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal' have launched the popular filmmaker as an actor in recent times

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My first ever lockdown shopping venture

My mother called me early in the morning on Wednesday, the first day of the 21-day national lockdown. She demanded to know what groceries I had in my

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Armaan Malik on Times Square billboard for his English single

The singer-songwriter’s debut single is titled ‘Control’

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Nintendo Direct Mini announces a wave of new games for the Switch

Avid gamers, mark your calendars for a busy year ahead with some of Nintendo’s highly-anticipated releases, just for the Nintendo Switch

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Telugu ‘comfort films’ to watch during the COVID-19 lockdown

From time-tested classics like ‘Mayabazar’ to the more recent masala hit ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramulo’, here are a few Telugu films for comfort viewing while you stay safe at home

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'You' and 'Crocodile Dundee' actor Mark Blum dies at 69, of coronavirus complications

Actor was best known for portraying the husband of Rosanna Arquette’s character in 1985’s 'Desperately Seeking Susan'

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Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayan’ makes a comeback on public demand

Many social media users had demanded that the epic series be aired during the 21-day nationwide lockdown.

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Veteran actor Mark Blum dies of coronavirus complications

The news of his death was shared by Rebecca Damon, the executive vice-president of Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

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How this Kerala visual artist captures different aspects of the Coronavirus outbreak

Graphic art series ‘Meanwhile in Kerala’ is Unnikrishna Menon Damodaran’s cheeky and succinct depiction of life in Kerala. His latest ones are about life in the time of the virus

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Chennai musician Mr Kev locks himself in a room until he completes ‘Quarantino’ album

City musician Mr Kev has locked himself in a room until he finishes his album. On Day 8, we check how ‘Quarantino’ is progressing

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Santoor maestro Abhay Sopory is using his time to complete his thesis on Kashmiri music and culture

Strings from Kashmir

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Covid-19: How Tamil Nadu’s grocers are handling the lockdown

Heroes come in many forms during the 21-day lockdown, and your friendly neighbourhood grocer is one of them

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Michael Perschke steps down as Automobili Pininfarina CEO

Michael Perschke has announced his decision to step down from his role as the CEO of Automobili Pininfarina, a little over two years after taking over

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Author Nandini Nayar offers an online writing course for young adults

The goal of the course is to engage young adults in a creatively, in the literary space

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Visu — a colossus

A tribute to the late Visu, writer-director-actor, who left his stamp in both theatre and cinema

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Bryan Adams regales on Instagram, one song a day

The Canadian singer’s initiative offers notes of comfort in the wake of social distancing to tackle COVID-19 pandemic

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Amit Trivedi announces AT Azaad, his label for independent music

The composer intends to introduce his non-film music compositions through this label

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My first ever lockdown shopping spree

My mother called me early in the morning on Wednesday, the first day of the 21-day national lockdown. She demanded to know what groceries I had in my

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Families that WFH...

What does a lockdown mean to people who already work from home, and now have to share their space with family through the day

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Amazon Prime Video new arrivals: ‘Parasite’, ‘Making the Cut’ and a selection of free kids and family content

Families without Prime memberships can log in from their Amazon account, and watch selected free movies and TV shows on the website or through the Prime Video app

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Turning new tricks, constantly

There is a reason why the Trickster Orchestra is scouting the globe for innovators

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Season finale of ‘This Is Us’ most-watched episode since September 2019, says NBC

Television audiences surge to 12-month highs as coronavirus keeps Americans home

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After Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan also joins Twitter, donates ₹70 lakhs to coronavirus aid

The actor-producer, alongside several other Telugu film personalities, is doing his bit to help the state and central governments deal with the COVID-19 outbreak

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Poetry in the times of Covid-19

The pandemic has inspired people to pause and reflect

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After Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan also joins Twitter to spread awareness on coronavirus

The actor-producer, alongside several other Telugu film personalities, is doing his bit to help the state and central governments deal with the COVID-19 outbreak

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Yesteryear Hindi movie star Nimmi passes away at 88

Nimmi worked with top actors of her era, including Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Ashok Kumar

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Photographer Nemai Ghosh, the man who never missed a moment

'Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne' (1969) onwards, he was the still photographer for all of Satyajit Ray’s works till his last film 'Agantuk' (1991)

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Manisha Koirala: 'I wish I could do any of Meryl Streep’s movies, that would be a dream come true for me'

The actor is happy with how her career has shaped up, but she’s now seeking opportunities to work with a new generation of filmmakers

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Tata HBX to launch next year

The HBX will be the entry-level SUV from Tata Motors, slotted below the Nexon

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Strings from Kashmir

Santoor maestro Abhay Sopory is using his time at home to complete his thesis for his Ph.D. on Kashmiri music and culture

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Pioneering chef Floyd Cardoz inspired many to experiment with cuisine

He broke stereotypes and mentored many in the industry

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How fitness enthusiasts in Kerala capital continue to stay in shape despite lockdown

Even as lockdown over the coronavirus scare keeps fitness aficionados cooped up in their homes and social distancing becoming the norm, there are many who do not give up on their fitness goals

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How fitness enthusiasts in Kerala capital continue to stay in shape despite lockdown

Even as lockdown over the coronavirus scare keeps fitness aficionados cooped up in their homes and social distancing becoming the norm, there are many who do not give up on their fitness goals

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Acclaimed photographer Nemai Ghosh, who documented Satyajit Ray at work, passes away at 86

His photographs had a distinct style and those of the maestro reflected a rare intimacy

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How are you doing, snack wise?

Don’t reach out for that bag of chips. Maintain a food diary to avoid binge eating

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Amid the lockdown, Chennai quizzers take to WhatsApp to host games

H-129 is taking its signature hybrid of pub quiz and game show to WhatsApp, with questions revolving around what you come across when reading the news, or blogs, or scrolling social media

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How practitioners of different art forms are coping as all cultural programmes have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus lockdown

The artistes speak about how they have been affected and what they are doing during this period

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How are museums and galleries catering to their patrons amid lockdown?

From printable stencils to doodle worksheets, museums and galleries across India aim to interact with art enthusiasts through digital intervention

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Coronavirus: how hostels and hotels can be turned into makeshift hospitals

Nidhi Adlakha on how our hostels, hotels and convention centres can be put into action to tackle the Covid-19 crisis

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In street play ‘Sheher-e-Naqab’, character Corona brings awareness

Street play ‘Sheher-e-Naqab’, launched digitally, focuses on Coronavirus

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How the small screen is working sans any regulation in Kerala

Guidelines for television content is more honoured in the breach than in the observance in the case of Malayalam channels

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Stars of Mollywood show how ordinary folks can turn ‘superstars’ in the time of the coronavirus

Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) and the Indian Adfilm Makers (IAM) jointly bring out nine short films to create awareness about how to battle the COVD-19

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It’s an exciting time for magic, says illusionist Neel Madhav on ‘You Got Magic’

Illusionist Neel Madhav combines his bag of tricks with travel destinations in his latest TV show, ‘You Got Magic’

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Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, other platforms suspend HD streaming on cellular networks in India

Digital players have also decided to lower the bitrates to 480p, to reduce less stress on telecom networks, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement for India to go under a 21-day lockdown

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Stars of Mollywood show how ordinary folks can turn ‘superstars’ in the time of the virus

Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) and the Indian Adfilm Makers (IAM) jointly bring out nine short films to create awareness about how to battle the Coronavirus

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Coronavirus outbreak: Percussionists and musicians of melams are finding it tough to sustain their livelihood as annual temple festivals are cancelled

Melam, panchavadyam and thayambaka have long been associated with the rhythm of Kerala. However, except for a privileged few, artistes associated with

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Four quarantine playlists to zone in and out to, during the coronavirus shutdown

We all have our favourite filmy playlists down to the tee, but here are some interesting picks to experiment with to get through social distancing

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Multiplayer video games to keep you social during the COVID-19 lockdown

Whatever you comfort level in gaming is — novice, hardcore or just unsure — there is something on this list for everyone

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Multiplayer video games to keep you social during the COVID-19 lockdown

Whatever you comfort level in gaming is — novice, hardcore or just unsure — there is something on this list for everyone

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Motion poster of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Roudram Ranam Rudhiram’ released

The ‘RRR’ first look shows Ram Charan as an embodiment of element fire and NTR as water, two forces with immense energy

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Breathing through a lockdown

If you make a habit over the next 21 days, let it be pranayama, to promote mental and physical health

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Breathing through a lockdown

If you make a habit over the next 21 days, let it be pranayama, to promote mental and physical health

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Chiranjeevi joins social media

On Ugadi, the Telugu superstar made his debut on Twitter and Instagram, and hopes to address topics related to the global health scenario, and share key moments of his life and career

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What to watch, read, listen to and experience online while on lockdown

From stand-up comics to zoos across the world, everyone is coming together to make this time of self-isolation and quarantine easier on people. This list will be updated regularly.

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A tribute to Visu: How Lakshmi was the moral centre of ‘Samsaram Adhu Minsaram’

What revisiting ‘Samsaram Adhu Minsaram’ tells us about its protagonist, Uma (played by Lakshmi), and about Visu’s contribution to middle-class narratives

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Chennai’s Carnatic musicians plan a live digital concert

Home and the World features TM Krishna, Akkarai Subhalakshmi and other well-known names, and will be streamed on shaale.com

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Answers to your vehicle-related queries

Pick the KodiaqArun Chhabra, Noida: I am looking for a petrol-driven SUV in the ₹35-45 lakh segment. I have shortlisted the Skoda Kodiaq and the Volvo

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TVS iQube: Back to the future

The scooter marks TVS’ proper foray into the Indian electric two-wheeler space

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Ugadi in the time of Coronavirus

The New Year for Telugus and Kannadigas offers an opportunity to celebrate the human spirit and usher in new beginnings

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‘99 Songs’ music review: Why this AR Rahman soundtrack is what we need in these troubled times

The 14-track album puts the spotlight on two vocal talents, Shashwat Singh and Bela Shende

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This doctor uses Coronavirus quarantine time to make ‘Carantine’ videos

Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi, an ENT surgeon based in Bengaluru, discusses why he reaches out to the public via comedy and his new medico-humour web series ‘Starting Troubles’

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Janaki Sabesh tells stories for children online

Golpo – Tales Unlimited and Lil Trails will host online storytelling sessions at 5 pm every day till March 31

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This doctor uses Coronavirus quarantine time to make ‘Carantine’ videos

Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi, an ENT surgeon based in Bengaluru, discusses why he reaches out to the public via comedy and his new medico-humour web series ‘Starting Troubles’

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The updated BMW X1 holds it own in this segment

BMW XI: In a league of its own

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Ugadi in the time of Coronavirus

The New Year for Telugus and Kannadigas offers an opportunity to celebrate the human spirit and usher in new beginnings

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Meeting kind Ladakhis in the time of Coronavirus

The story of how our longing to visit Ladakh in the off-season turned into one of exasperation, and how a Nari Shakti awardee lent a helping hand...

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Old Bollywood hits get a jazz treatment

This vocalist-flautist duo of Bollyjazz is pulling out all the stops with its orchestra, that is already going overseas

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Do you have a story to share?: Coimbatore’s Story Theatre will host a Facebook Live until March 31

A virtual opportunity to connect with and be entertained by people far and wide

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Watch | British glass artist sculpts COVID-19

A video on the Coronavirus glass sculpture made by artist Luke Jerram

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Actor Kevin Bacon starts #IStayHomeFor challenge during Coronavirus lockdown

The Internet challenge has roped in Elton John, Emma Watson, David Beckham and more celebrities

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Survey says that Indian film buffs would still go to cinema theatres, despite coronavirus scare

28% see no reason to stay away; 72% would exercise caution due to pandemic

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Coronavirus: Netflix India to reduce traffic on telecom networks to manage congestion

On Monday, Amazon Prime Video also said that it had begun efforts to reduce streaming bitrates in India

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Actors urge viewers to break the COVID-19 chain

Telugu film actors step up the COVID-19 awareness drive through brief videos in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Family Welfare and Health, Telangana

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Actor Kevin Bacon starts #IStayHomeFor challenge during Coronavirus lockdown

The Internet challenge has roped in Elton John, Emma Watson, David Beckham and more celebrities

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Pet pals

Dharma: Two-and-a-half-month-old Dharma is loving, loyal and playful. Vaccinated, he will be sterilized at the appropriate age.Freya: This feisty but

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Actor, singer and Broadway star Aaron Tveit tests positive for coronavirus

The actor is known for ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ on Broadway, as well as a recurring role in ‘Gossip Girl’

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How to keep your gadgets clean while working from home

MetroPlus speaks to experts about which chemical agents are safe for gadgets and how to avoid physical clutter in your space

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Musicians around the world are going live, online

Staying home for a while? We have you covered. Your weekly live music sessions include global pop icons and up-and-coming indie talent, all of them spreading joy on Instagram

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Video games in the time of Coronavirus

Muli-players, fitness experiences, gamified learning, and more; here’s why the gaming community is benefitting from social distancing.

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Chennai band Big Sam’s EP Stay is finally here

From euphoria to heartbreak, Stay hits all the highs and lows of love

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Discover Quarantine Art, now surfacing on social media to raise spirits

Quarantine Art, now surfacing on social media, is giving out information about the pandemic. And also, some much-needed humour

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‘James Bond’ actor Olga Kurylenko ‘completely recovered’ from coronavirus

The ‘Quantum of Solace’ stae first revealed her positive COVID-19 test on March 17

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‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’, ‘The Insult’ and the ideals of masculinity

The recent Malayalam hit starring Prithviraj and Biju Menon resonates with another Lebanese film, both revolving around two characters who suffer from a common disease of male arrogance

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Amitabh Bachchan deletes post on ‘clapping vibrations destroy virus potency’ after being called out

Recently, Twitter also removed a video uploaded by actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth for spreading misinformation

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Amy Jackson debuts ‘toilet paper’ workout with son Andreas

The ‘2.0’ actor isn’t letting social distancing get in the way of working out, and urged her followers to do the same at home

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Opera singer Placido Domingo tests positive for coronavirus, urges people to stay home

The 79-year-old Spanish tenor revealed his diagnosis on his Facebook page

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Paws, claws and jaws: The best creature features to get you through the coronavirus pandemic

Here are some jolly creatures who will make you feel social distancing isn’t such a bad thing after all

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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos: ‘People are watching more content amid coronavirus pandemic’

Though many productions have halted work, Sarandos said they have all gone digital and started implementing the concept of “virtual reading rooms”

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Coronavirus: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Sophie Turner slams Evangeline Lilly over comments

The ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ star had said that she wouldn’t be going into self-quarantine

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How Kerala Police is creating waves on social media

While the hand-washing dance video posted by the Media Centre on March 17 has been watched by over 31 lakh people with nearly 40,000 shares, the ‘Break the Chain’ video posted by the Social Media Cell released on March 20 has got close to 3 million views

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Capturing cinematographer Ravi Varman’s journey through a photo series

Photographer L Ramachandran’s latest series documents Ravi Varman’s rags-to-riches journey in the form of portraiture

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Idris Elba's wife Sabrina tested positive for coronavirus, she says in Oprah Winfrey's new show

The 66-year-old former TV host announced the show on social media and for its first episode, she sat down with actor Idris Elba via Facetime to talk about his coronavirus diagnosis

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Review | ‘Into The Wild With Bear Grylls and Rajinikanth’: More of Rajini the person, less of the adventurer

The 69-year old makes his television debut as he treks, wades and climbs through a jaunty day with survival expert Grylls, and still finds time to subtly push his ideologies

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Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison, says official

Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi and raping aspiring actor Jessica Mann.

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Actor, director Visu dies at 75, funeral to be held on Monday

In 2016, the actor joined the Bharatiya Janata Party

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Making the difference for Prabhu Deva

Costume stylist, Chhavi Thakur, who switched over from a career as an air hostess, discusses actor-filmmaker Prabhu Deva’s upcoming movie directed by Adhik Ravichandran, Bagheera

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Oprah Winfrey launches series about COVID-19, talks to Idris Elba in first episode

The 66-year-old former TV host announced the show on social media and for its first episode, she sat down with actor Idris Elba via Facetime to talk about his coronavirus diagnosis.

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Bon Jovi member David Bryan tests positive for COVID-19

Mr. Bryan shared the news in a post on Instagram, saying that he has been in quarantine for the past one week and his condition is improving.

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Bahubali actor Prabhas in self-quarantine after returning from abroad

South superstar Prabhas has announced that he is in self-quarantine in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a short statement posted on Instagram, the

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The best Tamil ‘comfort films’ to watch, while self-isolating

All we need is some nostaglia, a laugh or two, and a big dollop of feel-good: These classics (some modern, some not so much) are exactly what the doctor prescribed to get through our social-distancing woes

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A relic, a misnomer and sheer poetry

The Jap cake is a colonial relic, but if you are a person in the ‘know,’ you will spot this creamy confection in the most obscure corners of a bakery

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‘The Office’ is Netflix’s most-watched acquired show during the coronavirus outbreak

The mockumentary is the most-watched ‘acquired’ show on the platform during the week of March 2 to 8, followed by ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Good Girls’

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Sachin Pilgaonkar’s love for Urdu

Actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar reveals how he came to love Urdu

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Rajinikanth urges citizens to participate in Janata curfew, not make same mistakes that Italy did

Actor-politician posted a video message supporting PM Narendra Modi’s request, and asked the public to keep the medical community in mind

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Kashmir’s sacred architecture combines Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic influences

The 14th century, in particular, is considered a watershed in Kashmir’s history, when different traditions of art and architecture came together

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OTT platforms are seeing a slew of East Asian historical dramas

The Korean and Chinese shows are a heady mix of fictionalised historicals, often garnished with magic, sci-fi and impossible feats

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Order of the day: How restaurants in Coimbatore are coping with the Coronavirus outbreak

What happens to restaurants that are seeing fewer walk in diners? Some wait and watch, while others use the time to plan new menus, upskill staff and hope for a return to normal

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There is a trend to put politics over aesthetics, says 'Midsommar' director Ari Aster

The 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' filmmaker discusses Hollywood horror’s moment under the sun and its political undertones

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I look for trouble: Naveen Richard on his new stand-up special, ‘Relatively Relatable’

The comedian’s new special is chock-full of the silly, with outlandish tales he insists are all true

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Reality show ‘Big Brother’ contestants in Germany and Canada informed about coronavirus on live TV

The housemates have decided to stay on the show, after they found out about the COVD-19 pandemic sweeping the world

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Kenny Rogers, country music icon and actor, dead at 81

The Houston-born performer won three Grammys and was the star of TV movies based on ‘The Gambler’

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‘There is a trend to put politics over aesthetics’

Director of Hereditary and Midsommar, Ari Aster discusses Hollywood horror’s moment under the sun and its political undertones

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Saichand recalls progressive movie ‘Maa Bhoomi’

One of the first progressive films in Telugu, Maa Bhoomi also introduced Saichand to the industry

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Jayaprakash Reddy’s dream Telugu film project

Actor Jayaprakash Reddy’s ‘Alexander’ is ready and he’s waiting for the right platform to take it to the audience

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Sangeetha Ksheera Sagaram’s annual festival commemorated the 106th anniversary of musician Uppalapati Ankaiah

The event presented instrumental finesse for the soul

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Display of wisdom through Kuchipudi

Hari Priya Pranesh’s ability to tap into the deeper layers of human emotion got her much appreciation

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What do we do with a problem like corona?

India’s luxury segment is battening down the hatches, as adverse consumer sentiment hurt everything from high-end retail and real estate to art

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House of sparrows

With social distancing now the norm, a Delhi artist is taking her work to social media

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Banking on the book: on The Outsider

The Outsider is a treat for lovers of slow-burn investigative dramas

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Cinema journalism in the time of COVID-19

The film industry has been wrenched out of its cocoon and we need to pay attention

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A documentary tracks Kolkata’s long-lasting love affair with Bob Dylan

‘If Not For You’ is a 25-min tribute to Dylan who turns 79 in May

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The silk route; M Kanagaraj who won the Best Farmer Award from the Department of Sericulture shares his experience of rearing silkworms

M Kanagaraj, who recently won the Best Farmer Award from the Department of Sericulture, on how he began rearing silkworms

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How to keep indoor spaces healthy

With the coronavirus crisis upon us, here is how you can ensure your indoors are well-maintained, says Anupama Mohanram

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How a Mamallapuram lake is being revived by 23 locals

How 23 locals are spearheading the restoration of the 11-acre Chozhipoigai at the UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Hope from the kitchen in the time of a pandemic

Recipes shared across continents and time spent cooking with little ones — corona culture is embracing social distancing through food

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When a yellow-legged buttonquail came calling on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram

The rarely-seen bird, endemic to the Indian sub-continent, was found in Bharathannur

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‘Baby Doll’ singer Kanika Kapoor confirms testing positive for coronavirus

The singer had returned to Lucknow from London recently, and had performed at events as well before her diagnosis

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Every drop counts: why grey water recycling is a must

Grey water recycling is a must for a water-starved country like India, says Nidhi Adlakha

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How to stay healthy in times of social distancing

Social distancing can be challenging. If you are working from home, and missing the gym, here are some ways to stay healthy. But first, put down those potato chips

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How to stay healthy in times of social distancing

Social distancing can be challenging. If you are working from home, and missing the gym, here are some ways to stay healthy. But first, put down those potato chips

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Watch | Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, other Bollywood stars feature in coronavirus awareness video

The video is an initiative by Rohit Shetty Picturez in collaboration with the Maharashtra government

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Actor Sudheer Babu shares home workout video series, in the wake of coronavirus outbreak

Through a five-part series, he emphasises on the need to stay fit and build immunity

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Abijit Ganguly on his life as a comedian

The funnyman talks about his journey in the comedy circuit, why he loves travelling and how he keeps trolls at bay

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Ranveer Singh’s ‘83’ also put on hold due to coronavirus

The film was earlier slated to hit the screens on April 10

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COVID-19: Kohli, Anushka bat for self isolation

The couple posted a video message on Twitter, appealing everyone to stay at home

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COVID 19: Southern film buffs more reluctant to go to the movies

69% in Mumbai say they will stay away from theatres

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'Bacurau' movie review: A confounding, dazzling and disturbing watch

The beguiling Brazilian film with its critique of politics rings true for India too

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A rehabilitation venture for the differently-abled children of tea estate workers in Munnar turns 25

Aranya Natural turns tea waste into dyes that colour georgettes, silks and chiffons for the world’s top fashion houses. The project, which began as a rehabilitation venture, recently turned 25

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This ghost walk tour lets you enjoy spooky tales from your couch

Historian Anthony Khatchaturian is all set to venture out on another ghost walk trail in Kolkata. You can join in virtually, from the comfort of your home

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COVID-19: Harish Sivaramakrishnan of Agam band regales his fans on Facebook

The musician posted Carnatic music version of ‘Go Corona’ chant along with his versions of evergreen film songs

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Meet Opera’s Nayika

Meera Varghese had up her sleeve, a surprise blend of Indian Classical arts and German repertoire

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How Bharatantya changed Dominique Delorme’s perception of dance itself

Dance has to be fluid: Dominique Delorme

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Cancer awareness umbrellas from Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research introduces a novel cancer awareness campaign to reach out to the public

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Cancer awareness umbrellas from Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research introduces a novel cancer awareness campaign to reach out to the public

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Proficiency on display

Bharati Shivaji’s Mohiniyattam performance in Thrissur stood out for its aesthetic appeal

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Rajinikanth commends government on dealing with coronavirus outbreak, asks State to provide financial relief

Actor-politician posted on Twitter than people’s livelihoods have been affected due to the impact of COVD-19

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Nagaswaram giants of Tiruveezhimizhalai

The duo, Subramania Pillai and Natarajasundaram Pillai, were known for marathon performances of lyrical beauty

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Relevance of a devadasi’s work

Muddupalani’s poem unlocks the door to an era, when the female voice rose above patriarchy of all kinds

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Sreehari Chakyar’s ‘Maya Seethankam’ — a mature approach

Nepathya Sreehari Chakyar presented the nuances of Koodiyattom in his dramatic monologue

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At their expressive best

Young Kattaikuttu and Yakshagana performers impressed with their maturity andskill at Utsavam 2020

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An Ode to Joy

Much like his most beloved symphony, Beethoven-Haus in Bonn, is a reflection of the composer’s genius

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Music of the Diaspora Kid

Vocalist Aditya Prakash’s new album maps his journey across borders

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Kerala Police ‘hand washing’ video has gone viral

The video educates on the safe method of washing hand as prescribed by World Health Organisation (WHO)

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My favourite five...

Anand KV, a photographer from Malappuram, writes in his top five films

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I accept only scripts that resonate with me, says cinematographer Sanu Varughese

The ace technician says that the visual language of Fahadh Faasil's 'Malik' is more dramatic than that of 'Take Off'

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Indira Varma becomes second ‘Game of Thrones’ star to test positive for coronavirus

The actor played the role of Ellaria Sand in the epic HBO series

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‘Friends’ reunion at HBO Max faces delay after coronavirus pandemic

The unscripted episode was was set to be shot next week at the iconic Stage 24 of the Warner Bros Studio, but now has been postponed

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Coronavirus scare: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal postpone their wedding

The actors were scheduled to tie the knot in April, with many of their guests flying in from the US and Europe

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Relief fund to be set up for those hit in Kannada entertainment industry

The Karnataka Film Workers, Artists and Technicians’ Federation is set to establish a relief fund for daily wage earners

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How art continues to heal and connect in the time COVID-19

Auditoriums have fallen silent with music festivals and dance performances across the globe being cancelled

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Relief fund to be set up for those hit in entertainment industry

Film productions have been stopped

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Displays of deep linkages at Shrishti Art Gallery’s ‘Entwined’ exhibition

The Hyderabad gallery presents a multi-artist show ‘Entwined: Stories in Thread and Weave’ address our inherent connections despite the current time of social distancing

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Steven Spielberg: ‘West Side Story was one haunting temptation I finally gave in to’

Filmmaker says that he wanted to reimagine the musical for the big screen, as a film against xenophobia and racial prejudice

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How art continues to heal and connect in the time COVID-19

Auditoriums have fallen silent with music festivals and dance performances across the globe being cancelled

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Kay Kay Menon on playing a RAW officer in Neeraj Pandey’s ‘Special Ops’

The actor plays Himmat Singh in the recently-released web series, a story on the hunt for a terror mastermind

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‘Rajinikanth is an absolute trooper’: Discovery Plus launches in India, headlined by ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls’

The infotainment brand enters the OTT streaming space with their new app, curated for the Indian market, with a host of specials

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Chennai graffiti artist Vijz brings Tamil pride to city’s walls

One of Chennai’s oldest graffiti artists Vijz develops different fonts in Tamil script while painting freestyle

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How the environment became the unexpected beneficiary of Coronavirus

To match the changing expectations of social distancing, the tourism industry is now leaving a considerably smaller carbon footprint

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Splurge another day

Fashion industry goes into a pause mode as social distancing gains priority and weddings and gatherings are called off

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Sobhita Dhulipala on ‘Made in Heaven’ Season 2, working across industries and ‘Ponniyin Selvan’

The pan-Indian star looks forward to a busy 2020, as she looks to navigate film industries across the country

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Young and in love

The third segment of Pennaal, a five-part musical tribute to womanhood, releases

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Tamil and Telugu film industries reel from coronavirus outbreak, as theatres and shoots shut down

Big-budget films like ‘RRR’, ‘Nishabdham’, ‘Master’, ‘V’ and ‘Soorarai Pottru’ are all affected

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‘Parasite’ to stream in Korean and Hindi on Amazon Prime from March 27

Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning dark satire will be available for Indian users on the OTT platform, just two months after its release on January 31

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Jaaved Jaaferi: He’s different

Versatile actor-dancer Jaaved Jaaferi gets candid about his different creative interests and why he sees humour even in dark times

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Producers Guild to set up fund for daily-wage earners, in wake of coronavirus shutdown

The measure has been taken to help those most affected by the closure of film, television and over-the-top productions owing to the COVID-19 pandemic

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‘The Test’ review: The Amazon Prime cricket docu-series is all about the Australian team’s path to redemption

Eight-part series charts the team’s journey following the ball-tampering scandal through an image rebuilding exercise led by their feisty head coach Justin Langer

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas to feature on Spotify podcast series hosted by fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg

In the episode of InCharge with DVF, which airs tomorrow, Priyanka Chopra speaks about her late father, and her desire to take on motherhood

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Data | 5,680 flights cancelled: Coronavirus impact on global air travel

Close to 70% of departures from and arrivals to Rome international airport were cancelled this week

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From Bengaluru with love

Bangalore Blues’ new album is a tribute to the city

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Thoughts on canvas

Women artists explore different themes at an ongoing show in Salar Jung museum

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Welcome to the Alexis Kings show

The three-piece British rock band, who were in the country for the first time, talk about their start and whether India will be a part of their next song

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D Srinivasan and T Babu perform free plays in public spaces in Coimbatore

Undeterred by rising costs and a decline in interest for theatre, D Srinivasan and T Babu’s passion for the stage drives them to perform free plays in public spaces

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Coimbatore District Cricket Association gears up to host the upcoming TNPL

There will be more matches in the city promises Coimbatore District Cricket Association’s president D Lakshminarayanaswamy as the city gears up to host the upcoming season of TNPL

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Mahesh Babu advises everyone to practise social distancing, stay indoors and prioritise public safety

The ‘Maharshi’ star also asked everyone to wash hands frequently and keep the environment clean

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33% movie-goers say they will stay away from theatres during outbreak

Offline script registration stopped, Dharma suspends all administrative and production work

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‘Game of Thrones’ star Kristofer Hivju tests positive for coronavirus

Actor joins Idris Elba, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko among celebrities, who tested positive for coronavirus

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Even as COVID-19 hits Kannada cinema, bilingual titled 'Corona' being planned

The coronavirus outbreak has not only affected the screening of films, but also led to huge business losses

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Not the boy-next-door

Amol Palekar says he will consider returning to films if something different and challenging comes his way, but he would not call it a comeback

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Music producer Kumaran Sivamani releases his debut single

For his debut single ‘Teasing Me’, Kumaran, son of Drums Sivamani, lets up heavy rhythm for a smooth pop sound

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Sheand thesea

Lt Cdr P Swathi, one of the six members of the all-woman team to circumnavigate the globe, looks back on her voyage aboard INSV Tarini

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Soaps made from goat milk? This Chennai store is the place to buy it

Vilvah, which just launched in Chennai, makes organic beauty products. With a focus on sustainability, they are plastic-free and plan to promote refills

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And now, dance moves to help wash your hands properly

All over the world, dance routines and pop songs are re-teaching people basic hygiene

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Steer to safety with ‘Women on Wheels’

The cab service ‘Women on Wheels’ is set to provide a safe ride for women in the city

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‘A brand-new world’

Says author Sarah J Maas for her latest series featuring yet another awesome protagonist

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‘Nioh perfect’ : sequel game Nioh 2 offers great character builds and fast combat mechanics

Leave it to Team Ninja to up the ante with Nioh 2, which brings an elevated Souls game experience

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PAPAM PASIVADU (1972)

Starring Master Ramu, S.V. Rangarao, Devika, Nagesh, Sathyanarayana.

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Why experienced Chennai musicians are turning to Bollywood covers

With the nascent band Akaash, Chennai’s established indie musicans are now creating covers of old Bollywood songs. Here’s why

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Meditation on foot

Artist Anthoni Guruz walked for 20 days at a stretch from Chennai to Nagapattinam to document sights, sounds, and smells that struck him, as monochromatic sketches

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COVID-19 hits Kannada cinema

The virus has not only affected the screening of films but also led to huge business loss

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Taj Mahal 1989: The poetry and politics of love

Taj Mahal 1989 isn’t third-rate by any degree. It just feels plastic and insincere at times

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Fighting the coronavirus, Arnold Schwarzenegger style

The ‘Terminator’ star posts a video of himself with his dog and two donkeys, and advises people to stay at home

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Eat, work, repeat

Merak serves as a retreat for independent working professionals, who don’t mind paying a little extra for good food

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Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C Narayanan for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, Aditya Dhar for ‘Uri’

The award, which was won by Tamil filmmaker C Prem Kumar for ‘96’ in 2018, will be shared by two debutante directors for the first time in 23 years

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‘Kitho aaya corona?’: Coronavirus bhajan by singer Narendra Chanchal goes viral

A clip of a large group of people repeating the singer’s lyrics after him, was shared by comedian Mallika Dua on Instagram

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On the table: Karadi

This by-product of the bamboo shoot is widely grown and used in western Odisha. “It is usually thinly sliced and fermented before being used in variou

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MPs' panel critical of govt. for delay in overhauling film censorship process

With previous reports ignored, archaic processes are followed with only superficial improvements

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Watch | Honda Activa 6G BS6 review and first ride

Video review of Honda Activa 6G BS6

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Watch | KTM 200 Duke and 290 Duke BS6 first track ride and review

Video review of KTM 200 Duke and 290 Duke BS6

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‘James Bond’ star Olga Kurylenko tests positive for coronavirus

The actor is best known for starring in 2008’s James Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’ and 2013’s sci-fi movie ‘Oblivion’

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Prataya Saha's 'The Good Wife': The long and short of patriarchy

The 17-minute short film, set in 1992 Kolkata, was screened last week at Auroville’s Cinema Paradiso

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‘Master’ audio launch: Vijay says, “Kill them with your success, bury them with your smile”

The actor kept political references to a minimum, and instead focused on the film

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The long and short of patriarchy

The 17-minute short film, set in 1992 Kolkata, was screened last week at Auroville’s Cinema Paradiso

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Coronavirus | Concern over future of daily wage earners as film bodies decide to halt all shoots

Filmmakers mull option of setting up funds for the affected workforce

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U.S. students banish virus blues with #SunshineSongs

Actress Laura Benanti implored her followers to “find some bright spots” in the moment of crisis

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Red carpets happening in living rooms

Glitzy premieres are giving way to screenings at home and via online platforms

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Comedian’s role is limited, says ‘Orrey Bujjiga’ actor-comedian Saptagiri

Comedian Saptagiri insists that he’s not switched to playing lead roles only

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Mridanga maestro T.A.S. Mani no more

Mridanga maestro T.A.S. Mani, 83, died in the city on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife T.A. Ramanani, a vocalist

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‘Vaathi Raid’: Third single from Vijay’s ‘Master’ released

The song is sung by Arivu and Anirudh Ravichander, and is a surprise to fans ahead of the audio launch

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Watch| Raju Murugan: 'Women have always been used as a weapon either by an individual or a Government, in times of war and conflict'

The National award-winning director of 'Gypsy' feels that the fulm reached the audience, justifying the expectations with which he made it

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Tom Holland says that ‘Spider-Man 3’ story will be ‘absolutely insane’

Actor also confirms that Zendaya, who plays MJ in the franchise, will be part of the third installment

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Neha Dhupia defends her opinion on ‘MTV Roadies Revolution’: ‘I’ve been misinterpreted’

The actor also also spoke about how trolls have affected her family members, after reacting to her controversial comments during the ongoing season of the show

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Coronavirus: All the movies, TV shows and festivals delayed or shut down globally

From delays to Daniel Craig's 'No Time To Die' and the production of 'Stranger Things' shutting down, to Indian biggies like Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' being postponed and theatres across India closing, how is the pandemic affecting the entertainment industry?

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Theatre will continue to be a powerful form of protest: Pralayan

Born in the turbulent 80s, when theatre groups had hundreds of cases slapped against them, Chennai-based playwright-activist Pralayan’s troupe finds even more reason today for cultural expressions of dissent

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Why are musicians uninterested in each other’s work?

In the past few decades, I have not heard a single good word by a musician about a contemporary. And I have yet to see a musician attend the concert of another one

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‘Censor Board should not have people with political party leanings’

...says ‘Gypsy’ filmmaker Raju Murugan, who is batting for a system that does not block freedom of speech, and instead chooses to counter with a well-informed argument

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Why is Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 movie ‘Contagion’ suddenly viral? It predicted the coronavirus

The movie, which starred actors like Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Jude Law and Kate Winslet, offered surprisingly well-researched insight into pandemic procedurals and worst-case scenarios

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Emotions to the fore: Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Street Car Named Desire’ to be staged today

Storyboard Productions presents Tennessee Williams’ A Street Car Named Desire this weekend

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Kerala architect Vinu Daniel uses debris as building material

Wondering what to do with that cracked ceramic water closet? Ask Vinu Daniel — he will upcycle it and any other form of debris into strong building material

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Off to a beautiful start

Tiruchi-based Cauvery College student finds success with a beauty parlour on campus

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On the leader board

Meet the heads of top sports brands who steer their companies with help from their own experiences in fitness

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Coronavirus: This team at Kerala helpline desk works round the clock in fight against the pandemic

DISHA, comprising trained social workers and counsellors, answers questions about COVID-19 from across Kerala, other Indian states and abroad

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Being ‘Malayali Da’

Malayalam rapper Thirumali talks about his art, his fans and what inspires him

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How to keep your child engaged at home as Kerala steps up to battle Coronavirus outbreak

A look at some tips to help children keep themselves safe and enjoy the long summer break...

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French director Robin Campillo of ‘BPM (Beats Per Minute)’ fame says AIDS activism shaped his career

Set to begin shooting on his new film, inspired by his childhood in Madagascar, in July

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Raveena Tandon champions Prince Charles’ ‘namaste’, tells ABC News to ‘do some homework’

The Bollywood star was responding to the American news outfit terming Prince Charles’ namaste a ‘prayer-like gesture’

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Sandal smugglers in Periyar Tiger Reserve

Raju Francis’ short film is a heart-warming story of sandalwood smugglers

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‘Les Miserables’ movie review: A brutal, yet beautiful critique of class, ethnicity and multiculturalism in France

Filmmaker Ladj Ly delivers a raw, rough and unrelenting portrayal of violence endemic to life on the margins of society

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This Gen Z playground

With easy collabs and an open plan, a young entrepreneur curates an evening of dance, shopping and comedy

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‘I only read thrillers’, says Michael Caine who turns 87 on March 14

Soon to be seen in Nolan’s Tenet, Michael Caine, who turns 87 tomorrow, on watching The Crown and penning his first fiction novel

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The fascinating, yet chequered history of Kochi’s Volga Tourist Home

From Pala to Volga

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Coronavirus: The story of a Kerala vlogger who documented his stay in isolation ward

Shakir Subhan, better known as the ‘Mallu Traveller’ on YouTube, continued to post videos after he got himself admitted into an isolation ward at a government hospital in Kannur

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Mysskin responds to ‘Thupparivaalan 2’ allegations: ‘I must protect Tamil Nadu from Vishal’

The ‘Psycho’ director went on an explosive rant, promising to expose Vishal’s true colours and that they were going to ‘war’ together

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are taking it ‘one day at a time’ after coronavirus diagnosis

The actor shared a picture of the couple, with an update on their health, on his social media platforms

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Warli art and the stick figure stories from Hyderabad

They are everywhere: on walls at busy junctions, bus stops... artists in the city are using the traditional Warli art form to not just beautify Hyderabad, but also to create awareness on important issues

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Deepa M makes healthy baby food, noodles and sevai with millets

Deepa M on how she began making healthier alternatives to baby food, as well as noodles and sevai, with millets

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Covid-19 ‘accessories’ are finding takers willing to wait months

Designed for geeks, Gwyneth Paltrow fans and the fashion-conscious, these Covid-19 ‘accessories’ are finding takers willing to wait months

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‘Panchopasana’: A well-knit production

Revathy Srinivasaraghavan’s ‘Panchopasana’ combined bhakti literature and abstract concepts

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Kochi band ‘Chemmeen’ collaborates with singari melam team ‘Attamkala Samithi’ to create a different kind of music

‘Chemmeen feat Attam’ creates a new kind of pulsating music

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Bira joins the beer party in Bengaluru with its first taproom

The company opens its first taproom in Bengaluru where customers can try a new brew every week.

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This south Indian eatery is the best thing to happen to Mayur Vihar Phase 2 recently

Got ID?

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A sip of bhoot jolokia

A special blend of tea leaves from Assam now has bhoot jolokia in it

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Ramayana has lessons in leadership skills

In his speech, Prof. Sivakumar drew from Tyagaraja and Valmiki

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Black sheep should not be allowed to use religion as a crutch: Neeraj Pandey

Ahead of the release of Special Ops, Neeraj Pandey talks about targetting a particular religion in terror-related stories and his historical on Chanakya

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How this Kerala entrepreneur proves good health begins at home with her multi-grain mix

Priya Ravikrishnan from Thiruvananthapuram highlights healthy eating habits with her home-made multi-grain mix that can be used to make a number of dishes

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Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary ‘Get Back’ to release in September

The film will showcase the making of the legendary band’s studio album ‘Let It Be’ and their final live concert as a group, on London’s Savile Row

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Know your Ghalib from Danish Iqbal

Danish Iqbal’s “Dastan-e-Ghalib” combines prose and poetry to highlight the multifaceted personality of the people’s poet

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Lively performance

While renowned violinists Parur M.A. Sundareshwaran and Parur M.A. Krishnaswamy showed their class, young vocalist Bhavya Hari impressed with her training at different Carnatic concerts in Delhi

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Sattriya: Past forward

The Pragjyoti International Dance Festival screened rare footage of Sattriya dance that opens pathways to the past and also calls for a more careful transition of the form in the future

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Hollywood reacts to Harvey Weinstein sentencing: ‘It’s the power of people who speak up’

More than 90 women, including A-listers Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, and Uma Thurman, came forward to accuse Weinstein of sexual assault and sexual harassment

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K.S. Rajendran’s ‘Ghosts’ explores human relations

Directed by K.S. Rajendran, “Ghosts” explores the moral dilemmas of a dysfunctional family

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Bowing to the beauty of Orchha

The debut edition of ‘Namaste Orchha’ celebrated art and heritage in a quaint setting

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Coronavirus: The story of a Kerala vlogger who documented his stay in isolation ward after virus scare cut short his solo bike trip across the globe

Shakir Subhan, better known as the ‘Mallu Traveller’ on YouTube, continued to post videos after he got himself admitted into an isolation ward at a government hospital in Kannur

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Ekta Mittal’s new film looks at myriad moods of migration

Inspired by Shiv Kumar Batalvi’s poem, Ekta Mittal’s Gumnaam Din looks at the inner worlds of migrant workers

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Hotstar removes Disney+ content from website; says it was testing ‘beta version’ in India

Users will now have to wait till March 29 for the official Disney+Hotstar launch in India, to access the content

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Choreographer Brindha turns director, casts Dulquer Salmaan, Kajal Aggarwal and Aditi Rao Hydari

The film is titled ‘Hey Sinamika’, inspired by the song from Mani Ratnam’s ‘OK Kanmani’

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My favourite five...

Rekha Sreekumar, a teacher of English from Thiruvananthapuram, writes in her top five films

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Tovino Thomas on 'Kilometers and Kilometers', an actor's need for fitness, and being a movie buff

The actor, whose ‘Kilometers and Kilometers’ will be out in theatres soon, talks about the kind of effort he puts in while juggling roles of various shades

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Rajinikanth puts off political entry, says he wants to bring about revolution in TN politics

Rajinikanth says he doesn't want to be the Chief Minister, but wants to "create leaders".

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Radhika Madan on playing Tarika in 'Angrezi Medium': 'We both can't stop dreaming'

The actress and director Homi Adajania on living different lives, stepping out of the comfort zone and working on the upcoming film

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison

More than 100 women, including famous actresses, have accused the former movie producer of sexual misconduct stretching back decades, fuelling the #MeToo movement against sexual abuse and harassment.

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Tom Hanks announces positive test for coronavirus

Hanks, 63, said he and Wilson came down with a fever while in Australia, where he is reportedly filming a new movie about the life of Elvis Presley.

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Why the same old coffee?

Speciality coffee, with its varied flavours, methods of brewing and roasting, is the next big thing in Hyderabad

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Bhoomika theatre group in Hyderabad now brings entertainment to your doorstep

The new initiative ‘Theatre at your doorstep’ is winning new types of audiences

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Tom Hanks announces positive test for coronavirus

Hanks, 63, said he and Wilson came down with a fever while in Australia, where he is reportedly filming a new movie about the life of Elvis Presley.

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Want to throw a break-up surprise party?

Surprise proposals are passé. Event planners across India are providing everything from break-up surprises to golgappa eating competitions

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Kari, an exhibition of photographs by Praveen Mohandas in Thiruvananthapuram, zooms in on elephants

The snaps, taken at Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, celebrates elephants in the wild even as it ponders on the future of these creatures

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How BingeIt uses AI to help cinema-lovers decide what to watch next

The multi-device app also doubles as a social platform to connect friends and family who share similar interests

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Coronavirus: ‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe denies testing positive for COVID-19

The British actor has become the first celebrity to be caught up in a coronavirus hoax

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‘Baffled’ by RSS’ communal connotations, says Milind Soman in his memoir

The model-actor recalls going to the local ‘shakha’ at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai as a young boy

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How BingeIt uses AI to help cinema-lovers decide what to watch next

The multi-device app also doubles as a social platform to connect friends and family who share similar interests

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Kasturi Shankar to actor Ajith Kumar: ‘How long will you remain silent?’

The Tamil actress, most recently seen in season three of ‘Bigg Boss’, wants the ‘Valimai’ star to address the harrassment she faces online from his fans

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The pizza guy

Ciro Cattaneo, the man behind the now defunct Bella Ciao, is back with his pizzas; this time, he sells them on food delivery platforms from his cloud kitchen

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Kumail Nanjiani: I wanted to look like Hrithik Roshan in ‘The Eternals’

The ‘Silicon Valley’ star also addresses getting body dysmorphia, a mental health condition, during his transformation for the Marvel movie character

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Coronavirus: Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals postponed due to COVD-19 outbreak

Pop diva Madonna was also forced to cancel her two shows in France amid the outbreak

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Coronavirus: ‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe denies testing positive for COVD-19

The British actor has become the first celebrity to be caught up in a coronavirus hoax

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Vishal responds to Mysskin on ‘Thupparivaalan 2’ rift: ‘No producer should go through such an ordeal’

The actor likens the director’s decision to leave the big-budget project to ‘abandoning a baby at an orphanage’

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Bengaluru through your eyes

Three Project 560 grantees gave presentations on their projects covering areas in the city

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25 years of ‘Bombay’: The story behind the iconic theme that lingers on from Mani Ratnam’s classic

Flautist Naveen Kumar explains how A.R. Rahman executed the ‘musical storyboard’ idea that he had visualised for the 1995 film starring Arvind Swami and Manisha Koirala

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From Kamal Haasan to Ajith Kumar, meet the bouncers who guard your favourite actors

Follow The Expendables Bouncers as they watch over South India’s biggest stars, protecting them with quick reflexes and billowing biceps

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From Kamal Haasan to Ajith Kumar, meet the bouncers who guard your favourite actors

Follow The Expendables Bouncers as they watch over South India’s biggest stars, protecting them with quick reflexes and billowing biceps

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Disney+ goes live in India with Hotstar; original shows like ‘The Mandalorian’ available to watch

Ahead of the expected launch on March 29, the streaming platform rebranded to Disney+ Hotstar and released all its original as well as back catalogue content to Indian users

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From Kamal Haasan to Ajith Kumar, meet the bouncers who guard your favourite actors

Follow The Expendables Bouncers as they watch over South India’s biggest stars, protecting them with quick reflexes and billowing biceps

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Indian filmmaker Bauddhayan Mukherji chosen for L’Atelier programme

The director of the upcoming film 'Marichjhapi' will receive support from the prestigious programme at the Cannes Film Festival

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Kamal Haasan to Ajith Kumar: Meet the bouncers who guard your favourite stars

Follow The Expendables Bouncers as they watch over South India’s biggest stars, protecting them with quick reflexes and billowing biceps

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Kamal Haasan to Ajith Kumar: Meet the bouncers who guard your favourite stars

Follow The Expendables Bouncers as they watch over South India’s biggest stars, protecting them with quick reflexes and billowing biceps

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Kamal Haasan to Ajith Kumar: Meet the bouncers who guard your favourite stars

Follow The Expendables Bouncers as they watch over South India’s biggest stars, protecting them with quick reflexes and billowing biceps

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‘Agnisikha’ : a documentary on Eashwari Bai, one of Independent India’s first female politicians

The 35-minute long documentary, mostly shot in and around Hyderabad, has so far won four awards on the film festival circuit

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Indian filmmaker chosen for L’Atelier programme

Bauddhayan Mukherji upcoming Marichjhapi will receive support from the prestigious programme at the Cannes Film Festival

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Coronavirus: How this Singapore illustrator’s comics fight misinformation in the age of COVID-19

Weiman Kow and her comics have become popular on Instagram with kids — and adults — for being a simple, yet effective guide on staying safe during these worrying times

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Coronavirus: Theatres in Kerala to be shut down until March 16, film releases postponed

The release of Mohanlal’s ‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ has been postponed, and the fate of April releases ‘Master’ and ‘Soorarai Pottru’ hangs in the balance

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Meditations on canvas; The sixth edition of I Rise exhibition organised by Art Houz features works of 11 women artists

I Rise is the theme of the all-women exhibition brought to town by Art Houz

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Watch | ‘Vaathi Coming’: Second single from Vijay’s ‘Master’ released ahead of audio launch

The rest of the songs from Anirudh Ravichander’s album will be released during the event later this week on March 15

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This Japanese man in Chennai offers his own take on filter coffee

At his Alwarpet cafe Coffee Trotter, Hirano Takeshi serves up cups of Joe and homemade pound cake offers a Japanese take on Chennai’s filter coffee

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Life through the poetry prism

Senior marketer Ajeesh Venugopalan’s début poetry anthology talks about the mundane as well as serious societal issues

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BS-VI: Why are small-capacity engines losing power?

The shift to BS-VI has resulted in multiple small-capacity motorcycles seeing a drop in power. Here is why...

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Rebirth of a legend

It is hard not to comprehend the reasons behind Bajaj Auto’s decision to resurrect the Chetak brand as it steps into the realm of e-scooters

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Kamal Haasan is too busy to give me a call: Gnanavel Raja

Studio Green’s Gnanavel Raja discusses his spat with Kamal Haasan over unsettled dues, reveals why film distribution business is a betting game. Gnanavel Raja, who is bankrolling Suriya’s next film with Hari titled ‘Aruvaa’, also says ‘Darbar’ issue with Rajinikanth was avoidable...

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‘Game of Thrones’ star Jack Gleeson back to acting, after a six year break

The actor is best known for the role of King Joffrey in the globally popular fantasy series

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Taylor Swift tops Google’s 2020 list of most-searched women in music

Serena Williams was the most-searched for female athlete, while Awkwafina was the most searched-for woman in comedy

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A Mumbai-based photographer is one of the winners of Apple’s Night Mode photo challenge

Mitsun Soni describes the photographic encounter which took place in Dubai

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Coronavirus: Theatres in Kerala to be shut down until March 31, film releases postponed

The release of Mohanlal’s ‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ has been postponed, and the fate of April releases ‘Master’ and ‘Soorarai Pottru’ hangs in the balance

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All about the action: Teasers of Arya’s ‘Teddy’ and Jayam Ravi’s ‘Bhoomi’ out

A CGI bear accompanies the hero in a revenge action-drama, while the other social drama that takes up the plight of farmers and farmlands

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Jayasurya’s magnum opus ‘Kathanar The Wild Sorcerer’ taken over by Gokulam Films

Directed by Rojin Thomas, the Malayalam film will be a two-part 3D fantasy-thriller, shot on a budget of Rs 75 crores

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Shruti Haasan joins the cast of Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Vakeel Saab’

The actor is expected to play the role of Pawan Kalyan’s wife in the film, which was essayed by Vidya Balan in 'Nerkonda Paarvai' opposite Ajith

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COVID-19: 15-20% impact on revenues of big ticket Hindi films

Far less on South industry; board exams and protests too factors, say observers

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Max von Sydow, ‘Seventh Seal’ and ‘The Exorcist’ star, dead at 90

The Sweden-born French actor died on Sunday, his representatives confirmed

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Watch | Looking back at 10 years of péro

péro’s 10th anniversary ‘Time to Love' is all about slowing down to appreciate the time it takes to create garments

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Chennai’s attempt at Chinese yum cha culture

It is about more than just dim sums. It is a tradition from further East that Chennai is finally warming up to

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When 30 Chennai guitarists join hands

From new performers to festival directors and music school founders, they all bring their signature, varied sounds together for a single track under Ultimate Chennai Guitarists Chillstep Collective

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How the entertainment industry, education models and taboos around crypto could change, post-SC ruling

For many years, India was not a crypto-friendly nation... but a five million-plus strong pro-crypto community is now celebrating its new freedom. We speak to four crypto-preneurs about what to expect:

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Stories on the wall

Kannagi Nagar is now a canvas for artists from India and abroad. How is the community welcoming this initiative by St+art India?

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‘The Division 2: Warlords of New York’ review: a fun experience with new enhancements

The latest expansion of the Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft video-game takes us back to familiar territory

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A Mumbai-based photographer is one of the winners of Apple’s Night Mode photo challenge

Mitsun Soni describes the photographic encounter which took place in Dubai

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Did someone say buffet? Head to Cur8 for a multitude of options

From sourdough pizza to quinoa salad, there is something for everyone

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Watch | Bear Grylls shares Rajinikanth’s TV debut video

The one minute video ends with the superstar saying ‘this is the real adventure’

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Elegant vocabulary

Veteran dancer-choreographer Astad Deboo says performance spaces are few and far between and that much more can be done to present dance shows

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The gift of Aqua Gold

Why this columnist’s skin looks and feels like a freshly-peeled egg

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Srinath Gowtham and Vinoth Kumar teach the basics of natural dyeing at a workshop called Varna in Coimbatore

Srinath Gowtham and Vinoth Kumar gave a step-by step demo on natural dyeing and how there is beauty in colours originating in Nature

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Puri Jagannadh is an inspiration for ‘Solo Brathuke So Better’, says director Subbu

Debutant director Subbu hopes the message in his film becomes a point of discussion

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Cory George of F45 Training: I regret my former bodybuilding-like mentality

The 27-year-old was recently in Hyderabad for a massive training event at Begumpet Hockey Stadium

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Cory George of F45 Training: I regret my former bodybuilding-like mentality

The 27-year-old was recently in Hyderabad for a massive training event at Begumpet Hockey Stadium

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‘Kappela’ film review: Promising debut, but with a dampener effect

Director painstakingly develops the plot only to squander away the effort by not finishing it in style

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Love in the library: What books taught me about travelling

You can explore the world by travelling. Or just by staying in a library, nose inside book

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In Kollywood, insurance is not top priority

Experts in the film insurance industry point out that when it comes to insurance, the Tamil film industry is still at a nascent stage.

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‘Thalaivi’, ‘Mookuthi Amman’, ‘Raangi’: 10 women-centric Tamil films to root for this Women's Day 2020

This International Women’s Day on Sunday, we arc the spotlight on what promises to be an interesting year for Kollywood, as a slew of films headlined by women get ready for release. Small victories, but we’ll take them

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Actor Ajith Kumar issues statement clarifying rumours of him joining social media

The ‘Valimai’ star’s legal team has released a public notice stating that a fake newsletter was doing the rounds yesterday

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Notes from Comuna 13

Once one of the most dangerous places in the world, Comuna 13 is now a cradle of art and culture

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Jugaad on the dining table

Think of the many leaps culinary imagination must take to reproduce a native dish in a foreign land

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Isha Ambani’s Holi party: Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Katrina Kaif celebrate among other celebs

Other Bollywood stars at the bash included Vicky Kaushal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Huma Qureshi and Rajkummar Rao

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‘Watch | ‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ trailer: Mohanlal’s war epic is a spectacle for the ages

Directed by Priyadarshan, the multi-lingual film is set to release on March 26

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A life in music

A drama that brings the life and achievements of Veena Doreswamy Iyengar to mark his Centenary will be staged by Kala Gangotri

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Zigzag to the precipice

A new book on street theatre doyen Safdar Hashmi serves almost as an emotional call to arms in these tumultuous times

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Play it again

Contemporary theatre resonates with current affairs

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Life lessons

GK Maastarara Pranaya Prasanga, which tells the story of a teacher who imagines he finds love, will be staged today

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Woody Allen’s memoir ‘Apropos of Nothing’ cancelled by Hachette Book Group

The publisher dropped the project following the director’s estranged children, Ronan Farrow and Dylan Farrow, condemning the plan, and a protest by the company’s employees

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A life of passion and humility

Across the country, every ghatam that resonates with music, is sure to have come from Manamadurai. And passed through the hands of Meenakshi amma. Like most women, she too remained in the background and allowed men to take credit for her labour and love

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A tribute to five formidable women who have rewritten theatre history

A salaam to five women of theatre

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We have to look at cinema beyond the lens of business: Subrata Beura

With the 11th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Bhubaneswar behind him, coordinator Subrata Beura talks of nurturing cinema in Odisha

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Reversing privilege in ‘Arvind Desai ki Ajeeb Dastaan’ and ‘Chhoti si Baat’

Two scenes in which humour and fantasy are deployed as soft weapons against privilege

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Tessa Thompson: Christian Bale playing the antagonist in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Taika Waititi is back in the director’s chair for Marvel after delivering MCU’s 2017 blockbuster ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

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‘Onward’ movie review: Pixar's latest advocates for the everyday magic within us

The audio-visual creativity on-screen supersedes the messaging, which is simple and personal, but hardly life-altering

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‘Kaamyaab’ movie review: A nostalgic trip carelessly executed

An ode to the side-actor of older Hindi films, unfortunately this Hardik Mehta-directorial doesn’t go beyond being a great idea

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Selvaraghavan confirms ‘Pudhupettai 2’ with Dhanush

Director-actor brother duo to work on fifth collaboration together, the sequel to their acclaimed 2006 gangster classic

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The eternal relevance of Michael Scott from 'The Office'

Steve Carell's now-legendary character is emblematic of a generation that manufactures voices to drown out the silence in their heads

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Candy crush: The Bombay Sweet Shop opens in Byculla

Mithai gets an update at the new Bombay Sweet Shop, where ghevar turns tart and puran polis make their way into softies

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This closed Facebook group for women has evolved as a space for free expression

The group, started by Anjali Manoj, has women from across the world as members

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Palasa 1978: Strong script makes it real

A gritty story of folk artistes picking up guns for survival

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Harness the sun’s power with light tubes

Solar light tubes are ideal for cramped spaces, says Anupama Mohanram

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Give your home a Scottish touch

Opt for neutral colours, a tartan rug and quilts in herringbone patterns. By Teja Lele Desai

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The travelling mum’s diary

From scouting for cheap flights to hunting down kid-friendly hotels, learn a trick or two from these mothers who travel with their children in tow

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Keeping it short: on the new show, I Am Not Okay With This

I Am Not Okay With This may look like yet another teen drama, but offers more

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Kareena Kapoor Khan finally makes Instagram debut

The ‘Good Newwz’ star posted her first picture in all-black attire, in what seems to be a promotional collaboration with Puma athleisure

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Yyamini Padma is the girl next door

Yyamini Padma reveals why her role in Thoorpu Padamara is close to reality

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HBO is adapting video game ‘The Last of Us’ into a TV series, ‘Chernobyl’ creator Craig Mazin on board

The show will be produced by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions, and also has the game’s co-director and writer Neil Druckmann on board

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This improvisation workshop in Chennai bridges music and movement

The improvisation workshop at March Dance 2020 hopes to bridge disciplines of dance, theatre, music and more

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Taika Waititi will helm two Netflix series based on ‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’

The series will follow in the footsteps of Gene Wilder’s 1971 portrayal of Willy Wonka and Johnny Depp’s 2005 interpretation

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Cannes Film Festival to go ahead, despite concerns over coronavirus outbreak

Hardly any probability of gathering of over 5,000 at same time in one location for screenings

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Why India’s popular restaurants are creating delivery-only brands

They have loyal walk-in customers, but established walk-in restaurants are also catering to the whole different set of needs that at-home food lovers have

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Abinas Nayak on winning the coveted Masterchef Season 6 title

Flavours from home: Abinas Nayak used cuisines and techniques he was familiar with to win the coveted Masterchef Season 6 title

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‘Velvet Nagaram’ movie review: Varalaxmi struggles in a movie that is both confusing and patchy

Manojkumar Natarajan seems clueless about his own material, and the amateurish way of handling suspense is both derivative and simplistic, despite a potent subject at the centre

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Cannes Film Festival to go ahead, despite concerns over coronavirus outbreak

Hardly any probability of gathering of over 5,000 at same time in one location for screenings

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Anoo sisters on their journey: From a garage to a global market

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Anoo sisters recall their 37-year-old journey in the beauty business

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Is dance the kingdom of the nayikas?

Dance is one place, you would believe, where the women rule. But seeing is not believing. While women occupy the stage, men control most of the backstage

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SPB: ‘I sat under a mango tree and cried’

When SPB felt catching a cold was a boon

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Singer Srinivas on returning to independent music with ‘Nenjil Oru Vannam’

Singer Srinivas’ latest independent music venture, ‘Nenjil Oru Vannam’, is about adding colour to your dreams

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A vocal touch to the veena

The multi-faceted musician Ramana Balachandran made good use of his vocal strengths in a recent veena concert

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A collaborative effort

Several music institutions across the city put up a united front to celebrate the works of Tumu Narasimha Dasu commemorating his birth anniversary

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Past forward

A group of techies who made the phychological thriller ‘Gatham’ hopes to get an India-U.S. release

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Saudi Arabi’s first film festival postponed due to fears over coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has spring and summer festival authories around the globe on tenterhooks, with several cancelled for now

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Watch | 2020 Audi A8 L review and first drive

Video review of 2020 Audi A8 L

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Kerala artist E H Pushkin’s exhibition of drawings shows how art is an egalitarian refuge in a polarised society

‘Sign Here’, an ongoing exhibition of over 40 drawings at Suryakanti Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram, drives home the point using minimal strokes

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Saudi Arabi’s first film festival postponed

The coronavirus outbreak has spring and summer festival authories around the globe on tenterhooks, with several cancelled for now

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‘The Batman’ director Matt Reeves reveals first look of new Batmobile from Robert Pattinson’s movie

The cast for the DC superhero reboot has added two more actors: ‘Teen Wolf’ stars, twins Max and Charlie Carver in mystery roles

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COVID-19: Pop star Khalid postpones India tour amidst coronavirus scare

The ‘Eastside’ singer released a statement saying that the highest priority remains the safety of the fans, his team and everyone who has been working on the concerts

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Margi Visishta and Margi Aswathy did a fine job of describing the sights in the garden in ‘Bhagavadajjukam’

Margi Visishta and Margi Aswathy donned the roles of Ajjuka and Madhurika respectively in the Sanskrit work

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Chenda artiste Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan on the changing phases of the chenda in Kathakali

The percussionist talks about the importance of redefining and repositioning the instrument in the art form

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‘Gramavrikshathile Kuyil’ follows the poetic and personal journey of Kumaran Asan, says director KP Kumaran

The film stars composer-singer Sreevalsan J Menon as the poet

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Artist Venu Kotheril’s second coming with his new collection of paintings

‘Transcending hues’, his collection of paintings in oils and acrylics, signalled the resurrection of an artist taking up the brush after a long interval of nearly 30 years

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Katy Perry expecting first child with Orlando Bloom, shows off baby bump in ‘Never Worn White’ video

The singer confirmed her pregnancy during an Instagram Live after the music video premiered on YouTube

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My favourite five...

Keerthana LS a student of MA English from Thiruvananthapuram, writes in her top five films

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Shane Nigam issue ends as AMMA, KFPA reach an agreement

The Malayalam actor will complete his movies 'Veyil' and 'Qurbani' between March 2 and April 18

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Sanjay Mishra on his next film 'Kaamyaab': 'This is the story of my industry – which I live and breathe'

The veteran actor talks about playing the quintessential character actor in his latest, dealing with grief and the art of listening

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Marat Bisengaliev to perform at Rangashankara’s 15th anniversary celebrations this weekend

The evergreen allure of classical music

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Shane Nigam issue ends as AMMA, KFPA reach an agreement

The Malayalam actor will complete his movies 'Veyil' and 'Qurbani' between March 2 and April 18

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Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku has numerous ways to keep one entertained

The prince of the Caspian

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Watch | Audi RS Q8 review and first drive

Video review of Audi RS Q8

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Head to Meghalaya this weekend

Discover Meghalaya through the maiden edition of a unique tourism festival that will showcase the State’s adventure, scenic and cultural hotspots

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Watch | All you need to know about BS-VI fuel

A video on Bharat Stage-VI emission norms that will be implemented from April 1, 2020

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Koodiyattam exponent Sooraj Nambiar’s evocative presentation of excerpts from ‘Shakuntalam’ and ‘Thoranayudham’

He came up with captivating solo acts of certain excerpts from the texts in Thrissur

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No Time to Die: James Bond movie release pushed back seven months amid coronavirus

The release of Daniel Craig's last outing as agent 007 will be postponed from the start of April until November, producers said

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‘Every film is a turning point’

Sanjay Mishra on playing the quintessential character actor in his latest, dealing with grief and the art of listening

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James Taylor gets nostalgic

One always looks forward to a new album by singer-songwriter James Taylor. So I was happy to hear that, he’d released American Standard, a collection

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Folk matters

Living Traditions celebrates the performative art forms to emerge from Odisha through two days of music, dance and theatre

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‘The idea is to have fun with chefs’

Once a month Boo Kim invites another chef take reigns of the menu and kitchen at Dirty Buns while he mixes up some mean cocktails

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Aaditi Pohankar’s Netflix series ‘She’ is about a female constable taking on a drug cartel

The crime thriller is helmed by Imtiaz Ali, and directed by Arif Ali and Avinash Das

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Hrithik Roshan: ‘I’m looking at the entire world for a good script’

The actor discusses his new-found desire to push the boundaries of learning as he looks up to move West, to Hollywood, in search of new opportunities

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Vietnamese song ‘Jealous Coronavirus’ created to spread awareness on COVID-19 goes viral

The animated music video was conceptualised by the Vietnamese Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health, in collaboration with musicians Khac Hung, Min, and Erik

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Review: Activa 6G is a greener version of its former self

A sleek update

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Why the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza petrol is an all-round, sensible buy

A facelift sans all the frills

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Bharatanatyam performances by Rama Vaidyanathan and Shobana in Palakkad showcased their virtuosity

They performed at the 9th National Cultural Festival organised by Gowri Creations

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