An Instagram Live session with Vetri Maaran on Kurosawa movies

The Instagram Live session with Vetri Maaran in conversation with Namrata Joshi is on May 1 at 6 p.m. on @the_hindu

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Diaspora comes to the rescue of stranded artistes

Nirmala Rajasekhar and Ramya Ramnarayan, for instance, have let art be the driving force behind the initiatives

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Netflix working on ‘coronavirus-themed’ comedy series titled ‘Social Distance’

The show is being created by Jenji Kohan, popular for ‘Weeds’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black’

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Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman remember co-star Irrfan Khan

Both the actors expressed their condolences and sent their love to the Bollywood icons’s family and loved ones

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Shorts from Komal Theatre

Stories by legendary writers are being presented as ‘‘Quarantine Series’

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Karaoke offers opportunities aplenty

Scope has widened for aspirants and tracks are available but caution is needed in selecting the right ones

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‘Ajith was in the hospital bed when I narrated the script’ : Rajiv Menon on 20 years of ‘Kandukondain Kandukondain’

The director pulled off one of the biggest casting coups in south Indian film history with his 2000 flick that starred Mammootty, Ajith, Abbas, Aishwarya Rai and Tabu — now he goes down memory lane, two decades after its release

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Theatre can also make you rich and famous: Abhishek Pattnaik

A management graduate, Abhishek Pattnaik on why he chose to pursue theatre

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Parveen Sultana on the beauty of a pause in life and music

Begum Parveen Sultana makes her art an integral part of the lockdown routine

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Solitude vs Isolation

Artists are re-discovering life, relationships and Art in this period of curfew

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Rishi Kapoor's death: Amitabh Bachchan, PM Narendra Modi, Rajinikanth react

Tributes come in for the veteran Bollywood actor who passed away at the age of 67 at a private hospital in Mumbai.

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Actor Neeraj Madhav ‘beats’ lockdown blues with Malayalam rap song

The Mollywood actor’s home-shot video of ‘Oru Kadha Parayam’, which he penned to free beat, goes viral

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Remembering Irrfan Khan: ‘A part of me has died with him’

Friends from the film fraternity recall their memories with the Bollywood actor, who leaves behind an astounding legacy of work to celebrate him

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Actor Neeraj Madhav ‘beats’ lockdown blues with Malayalam rap song

The Mollywood actor’s home-shot video of ‘Oru Kadha Parayam’, which he penned to free beat, goes viral

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‘RK Nagar’ movie review: Self-infliction in the time of self-isolation

Billed as Tamil cinema’s first, direct release on a streaming platform, ‘RK Nagar’ is an empty gabfest filled with a profound sense of obscurity

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Ashley Lobo: Important to acknowledge how dance can lift spirits during tough times

On International Dance Day, choreographer Ashley Lobo launched the campaign ‘Keep Dancing. Stay Positive’

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Classical dancers step it up to depict contemporary themes, narrate stories for children

Classical dancers in Kerala are thinking outside the box to take dance to a new generation of viewers even during the lockdown. April 29 is World Dance Day...

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In pictures: Rishi Kapoor (1952 - 2020)

The Bollywood actor passed away at the age of 67, on Thursday morning

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Classical dancers step it up to depict contemporary themes, narrate stories for children

Classical dancers in Kerala are thinking outside the box to take dance to a new generation of viewers even during the lockdown. April 29 is World Dance Day...

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Rishi Kapoor's death: Amitabh Bachchan, Prakash Javadekar react

Tributes come in for the veteran Bollywood actor who passed away at the age of 67 at a private hospital in Mumbai.

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Lockdown turns stand-up shows to ‘sit-in’ as comedians start live streaming

Online live shows, quarantine special digital content and a whole lot of patience: here’s how ‘stand-up’ is becoming ‘sit-in’ comedy while adapting to the lockdown

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Bangalore’s DJs and artistes release a cover of Michael Jackson’s Heal The World

Neeraj Kapoor, one of the members of the core team of The Bangalore Collective, says that the music video is deeply moving

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Rishi Kapoor, veteran Hindi actor, passes away

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has passed way at a private hospital in Mumbai on Thursday, his brother Randhir Kapoor said.The 67-year-old actor

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Irrfan Khan, a versatile actor: Rahul Gandhi

Tributes for Irrfan Khan poured in as several Congress leaders took to twitter on Wednesday to pay their homage.“I’m sorry to hear about the passing o

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Fine dining experiences will change post COVID-19 lockdown, feel restaurateurs

Fine dining experiences will never be the same again, feel restaurateurs who believe people will be more interested in takeaway and online ordering af

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Lisa Mishra unveils her first non-film track, ‘Nai Chaida’

After singing for ‘Veere di Wedding’, ‘The Sky is Pink’ and ‘Good Newwz’, Lisa Mishra came up with her non-film track ‘Nai Chaida’ that looks at long-distance relationships

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Classical dancers step it up to depict contemporary themes, narrate stories for children

Classical dancers in Kerala are thinking outside the box to take dance to a new generation of viewers even during the lockdown. April 29 is World Dance Day...

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Hyundai Creta revamp:Bettering a blockbuster

Hyundai has played to its strengths, foregoing things like driving dynamics for greater comfort and an even longer equipment list

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Classical dancers step it up to depict contemporary themes, narrate stories for children

Classical dancers in Kerala are thinking outside the box to take dance to a new generation of viewers even during the lockdown. April 29 is World Dance Day...

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‘Upload’ review: An amusing glimpse into the not-so-distant future

Greg Daniels’ new show finds humour and romance in a futuristic world, while sounding the bugle for a capitalist dystopia and the pandemic of loneliness

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‘Ramayana 2020’: This modern Ramayana 2020 is packed with humour

Teenager Vikram Nagarajan reimagines the Ramayana for youngsters driven by humour and a global mindset

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Homeschooling parents share ideas to keep children happy during lockdown

Lessons to be learnt from parents who homeschool, for those who are now compelled to do so because of the lockdown

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Film editor Bharath MC releases his short film

Inspired by real events, ‘Mouna’ is available online

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Bengaluru movement arts centre Attakkalari is conducting online programs for children and adults

Attakkalari has come up with new classes amidst the COVID-19 lockdown

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Bangalore’s DJs and artistes release a cover of Michael Jackson’s Heal The World

Neeraj Kapoor, one of the members of the core team of The Bangalore Collective, says that the music video is deeply moving

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Check out composer Govind Vasantha’s lockdown playlist

Staying indoors for a while? We have you covered. For your Weekly Playlist, Govind Vasantha, composer and frontman of the band Thaikkudam Bridge, shares with us the songs that inspired him to become a musician and those that keep him going

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COVID-19: A safety campaign through art

Artists create self-portraits with masks and circulate it online to encourage people to stay safe during the lockdown

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Irrfan Khan’s death: Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Priyanka Chopra, other celebs react

Tributes come in for Bollywood actor who passed away at the age of 54, at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai

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A podcast that delves into the lives of transgenders

De Taali-Life of a Transgender educates and sensitises listeners on different aspects of the community

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Irrfan Khan passes away in Mumbai, a day after being hospitalised

Bollywood actor, who was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour in 2018, was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai for a colon infection on Tuesday

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In a first, streaming-only films to be eligible for Oscars 2021

The organisers of the annual awards made the announcement on Tuesday, adding that the COVID-19 outbreak had forced the Academy to make the “temporary exception” due to the shutdown of theatres.

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Golden Globes alters eligibility rules due to coronavirus crisis

The HFPA will consider titles that had a theatrical release planned to begin in Los Angeles starting March 15, with no cut-off date

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Homeschooling parents share ideas to keep children happy during lockdown

Lessons to be learnt from parents who homeschool, for those who are now compelled to do so because of the lockdown

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This Bengaluru woman turned her knitting hobby into a full-time job, post-retirement

Madhu Mehra was inspired to make this gamechanging move when she was identified as ‘the lady who knits’

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During lockdown, explore Hyderabad through virtual heritage walks

After virtual walks to Charminar and Golconda, Hyderabad Trails intends to conduct more such heritage walks

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CADRRE designs online sessions for autistic children, launches awareness drive during lockdown

Thiruvananthapuram-based CADRRE comes up with innovative online lessons and activities for children on the autistic spectrum even as it is conducting an awareness campaign on autism on Facebook and Instagram

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Only streamed films to be eligible for Oscars 2021 for the first time

The organisers of the annual awards made the announcement on Tuesday, adding that the COVID-19 outbreak had forced the Academy to make the “temporary exception” due to the shutdown of theatres.

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‘The World of Raja Ravi Varma’ by Manu S Pillai will be launched on the artist’s 172nd birth anniversary

Manu S Pillai’s ‘The World of Raja Ravi Varma: Princes & Patrons’ tells the stories of the men and women who appear in the artist’s portraits

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Regional jokes to which people of northeast can definitely relate

Dimasa YouTuber Vishal Langthasa, creator of Chugli TV, chats about his two most popular characters: Bonosree and Nijula

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Madhuri Dixit to organise virtual dance fest, to help people amidst pandemic

Organised by her academy, the festival will kickstart on April 29 on World Dance Day

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Regional jokes to which people of northeast can definitely relate

Dimasa YouTuber Vishal Langthasa, creator of Chugli TV, chats about his two most popular characters: Bonosree and Nijula

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Daft Punk will compose music for Dario Argento’s new film ‘Black Glasses’

The duo had last provided the background score for 2010 sci-fi film ‘Tron: Legacy’

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Seth Rogen’s ‘An American Pickle’ to premiere on HBO Max

The film, based on Simon Rich’s 2013 novella of the same name, has been directed by Brandon Trost

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Ganesh Shivaswamy: ‘It is important to acknowledge this anniversary’

The Ganesh Shivaswamy Foundation marks 150 years of Raja Ravi Varma’s first commissioned paintings with the virtual launch of 200 images of the artist’s work

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And she just knits away

Meet Madhu Mehra, whose hobby has turned into a full time job post retirement

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During lockdown, explore Hyderabad through virtual heritage walks

After virtual walks to Charminar and Golconda, Hyderabad Trails intends to conduct more such heritage walks

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Sachet Tandon on ‘Masakali 2.0’ criticism: I respect audience opinion

The singer stated that he gave the song recreated by Tanishk Bagchi his best, but accepts the audience verdict

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COVID-19: Lyricist Kaushal Kishore on what inspired him to pen ‘Muskurayega India’

Written by Kaushal Kishore and composed by Vishal Mishra, the music video features Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao, among others

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Netflix to release ‘Becoming’ documentary on Michelle Obama’s book tour

A behind-the-scenes look at the former First Lady’s 34-city tour, will be released on May 6

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No plans for Malayalam films to release directly on OTT platforms, say Kerala Film Producers’ Association

‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’, ‘Malik’ and ‘Kilometres and Kilometres’ are some of the big-name projects ready for release

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A podcast that delves into the lives of transgenders

De Taali-Life of a Transgender educates and sensitises listeners on different aspects of the community

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A virtual conference

NIKC (Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography) announces a Digital conference titled ‘The Dr Maya Rao Kathak & Choreography Conference. The vir

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Stepping into the virtual world

Nupura School Of Bharatanatyam organises a live streaming to celebrate International Dance Day on April 29

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The science behind the ability to grow plants

Agri-scientist and entomologist Rajendra Hegde gives a step-by-step guide to urban gardening

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YouTube to host free film fest with Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca and others

Film festivals worldwide are teaming up to launch ‘We Are One: A Global Film Festival,’ which will play out over 10 days

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Karan Johar to kickstart ‘Heart To Heart’ series with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

The live interactive series, with ten episodes, will aim to help people deal with issues such as mental health and anxiety during the pandemic

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CADRRE designs online sessions for autistic children, launches awareness drive during lockdown

Thiruvananthapuram-based CADRRE comes up with innovative online lessons and activities for children on the autistic spectrum even as it is conducting an awareness campaign on autism on Facebook and Instagram

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Netflix’s Debra Chinn details how dubbing tech is a complex art form

The streaming service’s Director of International Dubbing, Debra Chinn, on making dubbing accessible to storytellers and audiences — and why dubbing itself is a growing necessity

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Chennai transwomen create street art to spread awareness on COVID-19

From a massive public awareness art work in Pallikaranai to door-to-door surveys, transwoman M Nila and team are doing plenty to help the city fight COVID-19

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Would you rather work from home or an office?

As the lockdown forces us to work from home instead of an office, we debate which is the better option

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Bhumi Pedenkar to help people tackle ‘emotional eating’ during lockdown

The Bollywood star will share health and nutrition tips, and will intitiate the effort with her nutritionist

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Andrea stars in short film ‘Lockdown’, shot entirely on iPhone

The short will be directed by Aadhav Kannadhasan

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‘I cried while singing Vaan Varuvaan’: Shashaa Tirupati talks about her milestone songs

National Award winning singer Shashaa Tirupati talks lks about recording with AR Rahman and more

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This music video was shot during the lock-down

RECK. artiste and Mumbai based singer-songwriter, Andrew Sabu released a music video for his single ‘Rest’ on April 25. The song is evocative of the times

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This mentalist teaches you how to read minds

This online class by mentalist Narpath Raman helps one dabble in the art of reading minds

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Breast milk donation during COVID-19 in Coimbatore

Doctors, milk donation groups and police work together to procure milk for the human breast milk bank in the city

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Coronavirus | U.P. police serves notice on Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor

She has been booked for negligence and committing acts that were likely to spread infection.

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Historian Sunil Khilnani has lockdown podcast recommendations for you

For your Weekly Podcasts, here are a few choices by the author and podcast host of “Incarnations: India in Fifty Lives”

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Fishing, surfing and hunting beckon New Zealanders after coronavirus lockdown

Lockdown eases from midnight on Monday and as an estimated 400,000 people to return to work, surfers ready to hit the water

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Why ‘Varane Avashyamund’ needs to be celebrated, not berated

The Malayalam film finds itself in the middle of a social media debate, but should persist among viewers as a fantastic ode to the ethos of Chennai

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‘Predator: Hunting Grounds’ review: a big red splotch on Sony’s otherwise flawless sheet

Predator: Hunting Grounds gets it right with the legendary Predator — as long as you are prepared to wait in long queues

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Lockdown: More fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

The lockdown has resulted in many changes in iftar gatherings in Lucknow

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A three-day virtual dance festival by Kuchipudi Meetup starts on April 28

The festival celebrates International Dance Day with unique performances by young dancers

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Who are the immunocompromised?

Several factors like diseases, treatments and age can make one immunocompomised and they are at a higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Who are the immunocompromised?

Several factors like diseases, treatments and age can make one immunocompomised and they are at a higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Follow the science of growing plants

Agri-scientist and entomologist Rajendra Hegde gives a step-by-step guide to urban gardening

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Here’s how local delivery apps in Visakhapatnam are supporting small kirana stores

Local food delivery apps in Visakhapatnam tie-up with the local stores for supplies which means customers get their deliveries faster and the corner shop is thrown a vital lifeline as otherwise it would struggle to survive

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A new film every week

NammaFlix, an online platform, streaming Kannada films was launched on April 24

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Dulquer Salmaan apologises for ‘Prabhakara’ joke in ‘Varane Avashyamund’

A seemingly harmless joke in the recent Malayalam film was misconstrued as a direct attack against Tamil leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, forcing Dulquer Salmaan to intervene and apologise for the same

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Kate Winslet was recognised as Rose from ‘Titanic’, in the Himalayas

Actor recalled her trip to India after playing the character of Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron’s blockbuster

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COVID-19: Vijay Deverakonda announces ₹1.30 crore to help the middle class

Actor Vijay Deverakonda plans to help people buy essential groceries and facilitate jobs for fresh graduates through The Deverakonda Foundation

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Producers court OTT platforms to cash in on summer movie season

Jyothika-starrer 'Pon Magal Vandhal' to debut directly on Amazon Prime Video; cinema owners up in arms, threaten to ban Suriya’s films

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COVID-19: Annual pickle-making rituals go awry due to lockdown

Is the COVID-19 lockdown coming in the way of Telugu households’ annual pickle making affair?

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Every person I came in contact with tested negative, says singer Kanika Kapoor

In a statement issued on Sunday, she responded to allegations of not adhering to quarantine norms.

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Chris Hemsworth on playing Hulk Hogan: ‘I’m fascinated by the world of wrestling’

The Netflix biopic on the wrestling superstar will be directed by ‘Joker’ filmmaker Todd Phillips

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This artist creates pop art-inspired portraits to raise funds for COVID-19 relief

A Lucknow-based artist is ingeniously raising funds for COVID-19 relief by creating colourful digital pop-art, and asking patrons to donate to NGOs in lieu of payment

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‘Don’t Ask Me About Colour’: A retrospective of master abstractionist Mehlli Gobhai

To view the lifework of the artist, who died two years ago, is to find oneself on the path of a parabola, climbing hesitantly in one direction and landing with more questions than answers in a different place

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COVID-19: Telecounselling helps people with alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Experts have seen a marked increase in video calls seeking help for different mental health issues, including alcohol dependence

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Marvel-Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ sequels delayed amidst coronavirus pandemic

Tom Holland’s ‘Uncharted’ also among several other movies, whose release dates have been changed

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Nischay of Parekh & Singh live on Instagram @thehinduweekend today

One half of dreampop duo Parekh & Singh, the Kolkata-bred and Dubai-based Parekh will be in conversation with writer Anurag Tagat

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‘Shark Tank’ Season 11, Trever Noah’s new specials, and more on Voot Select

New arrivals include the return of Mark Cuban and the rest of the Sharks, and chef Gordon Ramsay at his terrifying best

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COVID-19: Neem-infused and silver grid masks to enter the market

According to wellness entrepreneurs, masks will soon become a fashion statement

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Locating birds in Coimbatore to get easier

A team of 74 birders begin compiling data for the Coimbatore City Bird Atlas project

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Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf, Chris Pine headline Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

Wilde, who made her directing debut with ‘Booksmart’, will also star in the new movie

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Kobe Bryant to be immortalised in documentary, similar to ‘The Last Dance’

A camera crew followed the basketball player, who died in a helicopter crash earlier this year,l in his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015-16

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Prenatal exposure to air pollutants linked to growth delays

The study was published in the journal ‘Environment International’ and analysed data from more than 1,700 mother-child pairs

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Prenatal exposure to air pollutants linked to growth delays

The study was published in the journal ‘Environment International’ and analysed data from more than 1,700 mother-child pairs

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The Rolling Stones unveil quarantine song ‘Living in a ghost town’

Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the new track finds the band grappling with COVID-19 isolation

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‘Bad Education’ movie review: Hugh Jackman revels in a sharp-edged satire

Based on a true story, the slick telling and persuasive performances turn this high school scandal into a thrilling watch

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Witness performances by eminent artistes from across genres

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) presents NCPA@home. Log on to NCPA’s YouTube channel on April 25 and April 26, at 6 pm, to witness

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The perfect juggler

Actor-RJ Nethra releases a podcast series based on Anant Nag’s book Nanna Thamma Shankara

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A special theme for Jallikattu bulls planned in Vetrimaaran’s ‘Vaadivasal’, says GV Prakash

Amid lockdown, the actor-composer went live on YouTube to talk about Suriya’s ‘Soorarai Pottru’, acting alongside Gautham Menon, and Dhanush crooning a new song in ‘Jail’

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Albums, singles and free online concerts

Prakash Sontakke and Jyotsna Srikanth share their lockdown routines

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COVID-19: Rising up to the ‘challenges’ during lockdown in Kerala

People are finding interesting ways to fend off isolation blues by participating in viral ‘challenges’ on social media

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COVID-19: Rising up to the ‘challenges’ during lockdown in Kerala

People are finding interesting ways to fend off isolation blues by participating in viral ‘challenges’ on social media

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COVID-19: Rising up to the ‘challenges’ during lockdown in Kerala

People are finding interesting ways to fend off isolation blues by participating in viral ‘challenges’ on social media

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Why is quinine being discussed in COVID-19 times?

As hydroxychloroquine, a modification of quinine is being used to treat COVID -19, the ancient malarial drug is back in the spotlight. April 25 is World Malaria Day

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Looking for affordable art? This collective makes independent artists visible

Carpe Arte, a volunteer-led organisation has been helping independent artists looked over by galleries gain an audience. The lockdown made them take new life on Instagram

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During lockdown, Telugu filmmakers build a collaborative plot on social media

Ever since director Sailesh Kolanu initiated a plot on Twitter, well known names including Indraganti Mohanakrishna and Venkatesh Maha have been contributing to a collaborative story development

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Beyoncé donates $6 million for COVID-19 relief

Singer Beyoncé Knowles has partnered with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to help African-Americans during COVID-19

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Stand up for craftspeople: how to support India’s artisan community during the COVID crisis

Locked out of their livelihoods, they are in need of unusual solutions and the united efforts of the government, craft organisations and designers

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COVID-19: Rising up to the ‘challenges’ during lockdown in Kerala

People are finding interesting ways to fend off isolation blues by participating in viral ‘challenges’ on social media

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COVID-19: Rising up to the ‘challenges’ during lockdown in Kerala

People are finding interesting ways to fend off isolation blues by participating in viral ‘challenges’ on social media

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COVID-19: Rising up to the ‘challenges’ during lockdown

People are finding interesting ways to fend off isolation blues by participating in viral ‘challenges’ on social media

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Mindy Kaling on 'Never Have I Ever', growing up Hindu, and showing relatable Indian women on screen

'The Office' actor and writer talks about her latest Netflix series, why lead star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was such a perfect fit, and representing the cultural expectations of Indian women in the US

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Fashion Revolution asks the question #WhatsInMyClothes

A new report on the unrecognised work of women cotton farmers forms a part of Fashion Revolution Week that encourages people to ask the question #WhatsInMyClothes

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A.R. Rahman shares tips on working from home, and staying away from vices

The composer talks about being productive while WFH, setting an example to his kids, and why everyone needs to be empathetic in today’s scenario

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Art experts speak on ‘What Happens Next’

The online series addresses how to cope with COVID-19

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Art experts speak on ‘What Happens Next’

The online series addresses how to cope with COVID-19

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Once victims of their own success, Belgian tourist spots emptied by coronavirus

Pandemic reduces tourism to zero n Brussels and Bruges

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Actor Sameera Reddy’s recommendations for lockdown viewing

Staying indoors for a while? We have you covered. For your weekly Watch List, actor Sameera Reddy shares her choice of films and TV series to watch

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Quarrel over actors' donations leads to death

Fans of actors Vijay and Rajinikanth got into a heated fight over which star had donated more for the COVID-19 relief fund in Tamil Nadu

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Why the Purple Sunbird changes colour in spring

Listen for the Purple Sunbird, one of the most common and most beautiful birds in Delhi’s urban gardens

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‘We have to learn to share and care’

The virtual world is a bombardment of all kinds of music in this Corona shutdown period. Thousands of musicians have lost livelihoods, while some artistes preserve their popularity quotient. Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma, leading percussionist and chairman of Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy, voices some worries

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Vijay fan killed by Rajinikanth fan, after argument over coronavirus relief funds

The duo got into a heated fight over which actor had donated more for the COVID-19 relief fund in Tamil Nadu

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Jigar Saraiya: Indie music could benefit from lockdown

Jigar, of the Sachin-Jigar Bollywood composer duo, feels independent music stands to gain, as films and film music face delays

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Akashavani Thiruvananthapuram uploads 10 iconic radio plays on YouTube for listeners during lockdown

All India Radio has directed stations across the country to broadcast radio plays on the digital platform

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A podcast on the Armed Forces

Gul Panag, the narrator of the series Special Mission with Gul Panag, brings to life the true and unique stories of soldiers and army families

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Art experts speak on ‘What Happens Next’

The online series addresses how to cope with COVID-19

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‘Buniyaad’ was an emotional journey: Kiran Joneja

As ‘Buniyaad’ returns to television, Kiran Joneja Sippy remembers how her role had a personal connect

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Kabir Bedi is using the time during the lockdown to write his autobiography

The veteran actor will hold a Facebook Live session as part of #TheLivingRoom initiative by Columbia Pacific Communities on April 23 at 4 pm

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Stringed tribute to the earth

Sarod artiste Soumik Datta released a single ‘Tiger Tiger’ on the occasion of Earth Day

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Pt. Ravi Shankar was as much India’s sun: Oliver Craske

This is a key conclusion of Oliver Craske, author of the first biography on Pt. Ravi Shankar

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How real is the Virtual?

In social media, dancers are finding a delightful window of opportunity. But how much of the display is genuine?

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Pt. Ravi Shankar’s wife Sukanya on life with the restless explorer

The centenary events have been cancelled, but for Sukanya Shankar the years spent with Pt. Ravi Shankar were a celebration

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Kamal Haasan releases new song ‘Arivum Anbum’, states that ‘knowledge and love’ is the need of the hour

The actor-politician talks about his new virtually-conceived project to spread positivity during the global lockdown

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The Purple Sunbird changes colour in spring

Listen for the Purple Sunbird, one of the most common and most beautiful birds in Delhi’s urban gardens

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COVID-19: Farmers in Kerala depending on State government to sell their produce during the lockdown

With the supply chain affected due to the lockdown, farmers in the State turn to the government machinery to trade their produce

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Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan’s Facebook page comes alive with poetry, music, dance and more during COVID-19 lockdown

The cultural centre in Thiruvananthapuram invites artistes, professionals and amateurs to take part in an ongoing online fiesta

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A tale around Sunday

Susmita Sameera, who has worked as an art director in Kannada films, directs an eight-minute short

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Stephen Devassy

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A book and a film on Raja Ravi Varma

The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation commemorates the artist's 172nd birth anniversary with online activities

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Dr Ekbal playing the tabla

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Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan’s Facebook page comes alive with poetry, music, dance and more during COVID-19 lockdown

The cultural centre in Thiruvananthapuram invites artistes, professionals and amateurs to take part in an ongoing online fiesta

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This mobile phone servicing is on call during lockdown in Kerala

Kerala Mobilephone Vyapara Samithi offers phone servicing free of cost for those police and fireforce personnel, health workers and others on essential duty during the lockdown against COVID-19

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TIFF could go digital amid coronavirus pandemic, say organisers

The pandemic has forced cancellations of a number of film festivals all over the world and cast a shadow on those held in Cannes, Venice, Berlin as well as Toronto

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Oscar-nominated actress Shirley Knight, dead at 83

In recent years, she had a recurring role on the long-running ABC show ‘Desperate Housewives,’ gaining one of her many Emmy nominations

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Biopic to be made on Whitney Houston’s life, titled ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’

The singer, at the age of 48, drowned in her bathtub in 2012, on the eve of the Grammy Awards, after taking cocaine

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Sofia Coppola on Bill Murray-starrer ‘On The Rocks’: ‘It’s a clash between two generations’

The director-actor duo are reuniting after their 2003 film ‘Lost In Translation’, which won Coppola the Oscar for best original screenplay

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Panchayat's Chandan Roy: ‘The problems of poor farmers and workers is the same everywhere’

The much-loved Vikas of 'Panchayat', talks about his new found success and the reality of India’s hinterlands

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Virtual Photo Summit to raise funds for daily wage earners

Around 25 storytellers have come together for Virtual Photo Summit, to be held from April 24 to 26, to raise funds for daily wage earners affected by the lockdown

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Virtual Photo Summit to raise funds for daily wage earners

Around 25 storytellers have come together for Virtual Photo Summit, to be held from April 24 to 26, to raise funds for daily wage earners affected by the lockdown

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Jharkhand’s chhau dancers and artisans take a battle stance against COVID-19

Instead of celebrating spring with chhau, artisans in Seraikela are pivoting their skills to redesigning traditional masks as PPE, including three-ply fabric to cover the nostrils

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Lockdown, Nature and us

On World Earth Day, three Coimbatoreans talk about how the lockdown has brought them closer to Nature and a sustainable lifestyle

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Virtual Photo Summit to raise funds for daily wage earners

Around 25 storytellers have come together for Virtual Photo Summit, to be held from April 24 to 26, to raise funds for daily wage earners affected by the lockdown

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This mobile phone servicing is on call during lockdown in Kerala

Kerala Mobilephone Vyapara Samithi offers phone servicing free of cost for those police and fireforce personnel, health workers and others on essential duty during the lockdown against COVID-19

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Virtual Photo Summit to raise funds for daily wage earners

Around 25 storytellers have come together for Virtual Photo Summit, to be held from April 24 to 26, to raise funds for daily wage earners affected by the lockdown

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SS Rajamouli admits he ‘fell asleep’ while watching ‘Parasite’

The ‘Baahubali’ director stated recently that he couldn’t finish watching Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar winner

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Eminem celebrates 12 years of sobriety

Rapper Eminem showed off a chip he received after staying sober for 12 years, recovering from addiction

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Kannada film 'Maduve Oota' is made on a 'zero-budget', claims director

26-year-old debut director Mahesh had technicians and theatre actors who worked for free on the project

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An offbeat effort

Debut director Mahesh claims his film is made entirely on a zero budget

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Vijay pledges ₹ 1.30 crore to coronavirus relief fund

The ‘Master’ star distributed his donations across several funds all over south India, as well as within his fan clubs to help those affected by the pandemic

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HBO Max sets official launch date on May 27

Consumers will eventually have access to around 10,000 hours of content, stated WarnerMedia’s streaming service

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Millie Bobby Brown’s Sherlock Holmes spin-off acquired by Netflix

‘Enola Holmes’ is based on author Nancy Springer’s six-part book series, that focuses on younger sister of Sherlock Holmes

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Now, dental consultation through telemedicine

The is an initiative by the Dental Surgeons Association of India along with the Anti-Corona Task Force and the consultation will be through CallDoc App

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When illusionist David Copperfield sat down with 15 Indian magicians

The legendary David Copperfield got together with 15 Indian magicians to discuss how to bring more magic online in a COVID-19 world

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This programme gives artists visiblity in the market

Ashvita’s Emerging Artist Programme hopes to bridge the gap between talent and the market, focussing on artists from South India

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Now, dental consultation through telemedicine

The is an initiative by the Dental Surgeons Association of India along with the Anti-Corona Task Force and the consultation will be through CallDoc App

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Tour the Wall House with Anupama Kundoo on Apple TV Plus’ ‘HOME’

In the India segment of Apple TV+’s ‘HOME’ show, architect Anupama Kundoo takes us inside Wall House in Auroville, with its adjustable walls and ‘guna’ roof

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Kamal Haasan, Ghibran, Yuvan, other Kollywood celebs collaborate for music video

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the track titled ‘Arivum Anbum’ will release via Zoom call on April 23

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Tour the Wall House with Anupama Kundoo on Apple TV Plus’ ‘HOME’

In the India segment of Apple TV+’s ‘HOME’ show, architect Anupama Kundoo takes us inside Wall House in Auroville, with its adjustable walls and ‘guna’ roof

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‘Friends’ cast launches contest for fans to attend their reunion special

Those participating in the ‘#AllInChallenge’ raising money to feed Americans most at risk because of the pandemic, will get a chance to attend the taping of the HBO Max reunion special

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‘The Hunger Games’ prequel movie in development, based on new book

Francis Lawrence, who helmed three movies in the hit franchise, will direct this installment as well

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Netflix adds 15.8 million new subscribers during first quarter of 2020, owing to lockdowns globally

Streaming giant now has over 182 million subscribers worldwide, with the number rising everyday

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Himesh Reshammiya focusses on new songs, scripts during lockdown

The singer-composer spoke about composing romantic and dance numbers, and judging ‘Big Golden Voice’ on radio

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World Earth Day 2020: What artists are creating to commemorate the event turning 50

Themed on climate action, Earth Day 2020 has a lot in store: digital events, performances, and collaborations

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‘Defending Jacob’ is a Scandinavian noir thriller in Hollywood, says composer Atli Örvarsson

The Icelandic composer also explains why the filmmaking, acting and scoring for the Apple TV+ Chris Evans-starrer ‘Defending Jacob’ required a lot of restraint

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Popularity of ‘Ramayan’, ‘Mahabharat’ serials prompts review of DD programme selection process

Javadekar said the current process, referred as L1 under which work is allotted to the lowest bidder, of programme selection had “destroyed” quality

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Silence of the looms: Social enterprises look for ways to revive the handloom sector post lockdown

Amid the lockdown and pause in sales, as weavers and craftspeople are left with little or no work, craft organisations call for long-term solutions to revive the handloom sector

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This programme is an artist’s guide to making themselves visible in the market

Ashvita’s Emerging Artist Programme hopes to bridge the gap between talent and the market, focussing on artists from South India

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Composer GV Prakash, singer Saindhavi welcome birth of baby girl

The duo got married in 2013, and have now become parents to their first child

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Anushka Sharma shares teaser of her Amazon Prime production

The yet-to-be-titled show is based on a crime thriller book written by Sudip Sharma

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COVID-19: Songs of gratitude and succour during the lockdown as singers and songmakers collaborate

Creativity gets a boost during the period of social distancing, an example is long-distance musical collaborations

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Coimbatore’s Pink Fitness offers personalised online training

This 15-day programme will help strengthen the body and also reduce stress, says centre head Reshma L

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South Africans volunteer to keep rhino orphanage going during lockdown

The world's first rhino orphanage in South Africa's Limpopo province depends on volunteers to keep it going

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Coimbatore’s Pink Fitness offers personalised online training

This 15-day programme will help strengthen the body and also reduce stress, says centre head Reshma L

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Tushar Mathur to release his latest single, ‘Stepping About’ on May 1

The song urges people to slow down and take care of themselves

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Films by Charlie Chaplin, François Truffaut coming to Netflix

The ‘heritage film’ titles will only be available in France for now, with the hope that it shall be expanded to other countries shortly

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Tom Hanks speaks about his coronavirus battle, and ongoing recovery

The 63-year-old actor, who is back in LA, detailed his and wife’s struggle with the respiratory illness

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‘The World According to Jeff Goldblum’ review: Just some quintessential Goldblum, in the best possible way

The docu-series on Disney+ takes the ‘Jurassic Park’ star across the USA, explaining his unique perspectives on everything from ice-cream to sneakers

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‘Modern Family’ bids warm final goodbye, despite a bumpy road to the finale

As the curtains came down on the long-running family comedy, there are lots of lessons and memories to remember them by

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Podcasts on happiness that could help you cope with COVID-19 lockdown

Get to know more about the science of happiness and hacks to increase positive feelings

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Podcasts on happiness that could help you cope with COVID-19 lockdown

Get to know more about the science of happiness and hacks to increase positive feelings

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Actor-politician Tara: Where is the I in all this?

Amidst the lockdown, COVID-19, and the hunger of the daily wage workers, the 'Kanooru Heggadithi' star questions the very nature of the human ego

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Real star Upendra: ‘There is no need to panic’

As the Kannada actor's look from his new film 'Kabza' goes viral, he gives us a peek into his lockdown schedule and his take on COVID-19

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'Never Have I Ever' review: Netflix's latest teen comedy by Mindy Kaling is a nuanced coming-of-age offering

Newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan sparkles as an Indian-American teen dealing with culture, identity and high-school woes in one of the most relatable series of the year

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Is the COVID-19 lockdown stress making you binge non-stop?

If your anxiety is leading you to drink, snack, game like never before, here are signs you need to stop before it turns harmful

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Is the COVID-19 lockdown stress making you binge non-stop?

If your anxiety is leading you to drink, snack, game like never before, here are signs you need to stop before it turns harmful

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Tara: Where is the I in all this?

Amidst the lockdown, COVID-19, and the hunger of the daily wage workers, actor Tara questions the very nature of the human ego

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Bob Dylan’s ‘Times They Are A-Changin’ lyrics for sale for $2.2 million

Bob Dylan’s handwritten lyrics to his 1960s classic The Times They Are A-Changin’ are going up for sale with a $2.2 million asking price in what coul

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Home gardening blooms around the world

Soothing, family friendly hobby that also eases concerns over food security

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Danish Sait on his lockdown videos and that Bangalore accent

Appreciation has been pouring in from all quarters, with the most popular video garnering 3,80,276 views on Instagram

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Here is how you can celebrate a lockdown birthday

With innovative cakes, virtual get-togethers replete with music, online scavenger hunts and game nights, lockdown birthdays are not so bad after all

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The Sims turns 20: why the social simulation game is more culturally relevant than ever

The team behind The Sims games discusses the franchise’s evolution, and why the franchise has sold over 200 million copies globally

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‘There is no need to panic’

Real star Upendra gives us a peek into his lockdown schedule and his take on COVID-19

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Social distancing Indian-Americans cooked everything from kesari to French cream horn at this virtual event

The 85 participants ranged from teenagers and young working professionals to visiting grandparents

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Podcasts on happiness that could help you cope with COVID-19 lockdown

Get to know more about the science of happiness and hacks to increase positive feelings

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Light and Life Academy offers free classes online

Life and Light Academy in the Nilgiris offers photography buffs a free online course on basic photography, and a series of photography-based activities on its Instagram handle

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An eerie ride on Hyderabad’s empty roads during COVID-19 lockdown

Can we speed? Shall we speed? Is this the turn? Should I stop at signal? Empty roads will have you questioning yourself at every corner

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Is the COVID-19 lockdown stress making you binge non-stop?

If your anxiety is leading you to drink, snack, game like never before, here are signs you need to stop before it turns harmful

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Is the COVID-19 lockdown stress making you binge non-stop?

If your anxiety is leading you to drink, snack, game like never before, here are signs you need to stop before it turns harmful

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Researchers develop stomach-friendly, plant-based food products

Many plant-based products, especially legumes such as chickpeas, beans, soybeans, contain FODMAP compounds that are poorly digestible and cause unplea

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‘Never Have I Ever’ review: Maitreyi makes a mark as Devi

Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ on Netflix, starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, is one of the most relatable coming-of-age series of the year

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Aadarsh Balakrishna’s ‘The karona rap’ is a fun, family video

‘The karona rap’ has actor Aadarsh Balakrishna and his family members urging viewers to use the lockdown time creatively

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Grammy winners come together for an online concert

Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, flautist Wouter Kellerman and singer Laura Dickinson are some of the stalwarts who will perform online at a concert curated by musician Ricky Kej to mark Earth Day on April 22

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COVID-19: Janaki Rangarajan’s video is inspired by domestic abuse faced by women

The dancer was inspired by the recent studies that indicate a substantial increase in domestic abuse due to lockdown

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COVID-19: First time in 250 years, Mumbai’s iconic Ramzan food market to be off menu

Mohammed Ali Road Street Food Bazaar remained open even after the 1993 serial bomb blasts, but it’s fate for the holy month of Ramzan this year, will be known only after May 3

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COVID-19: Deepika Padukone to discuss mental health with WHO chief

The “Chhapaak” star, who was diagnosed with clinical depression in 2014, will go live on Instagram with the WHO chief on Thursday at 7.30 pm IST.

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Film personalities release statement against ‘witch-hunt’ of students involved in anti-CAA protests

In a statement released on Twitter, the signatories said they are “shocked” to know that even as the country battles though a grave crisis of the COVID-19, the Delhi Police has arrested two students and several activists “who had participated in peaceful protests against the CAA.

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Actor Ajaz Khan arrested over comment on Facebook

He has been booked for making communally-sensitive statements during a Facebook live session.

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Lady Gaga, Beyonce kick off TV 'love letter' celebrating coronavirus frontline workers

The two-hour One World:Together at Home, broadcast across multiple television channels in the United States and overseas, features a Who's Who of pop culture.

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Your lockdown guide to live performances includes an international music festival from Mexico

Staying at home for a while? We have you covered. Your weekly Live Gigs list features indie bands from Mexico, Jazz pianists from the US, and more

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Lockdown cooking tips and recipe from chef Alfred Prasad

The man behind London’s Michelin starrred restaurant Tamarind of Mayfair and Delhi’s Omya has been heping out his neighbours and neighbourhood charities in London, and has some words of advice for you too

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Roll Rida and Tharun Bhascker’s Telangana rap song celebrates indie filmmaking

‘Mem cinema theesinam’ is a promotional song for the independent Telugu film ‘Manishi Brathuku Inthe’ directed by Varun Reddy

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Flipkart Video collaborates with Bollywood to launch original content during lockdown

A stay-at-home reality singing show, Hindi actors going back to school and an anthology of short films amongst offerings

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The personal and political are intertwined tightly in war documentary '5 Broken Cameras'

In filming resistance, the camera also becomes an ally and tool of protest, as is evident in this Academy Award-nominated movie, co-directed by a Palestinian and an Israeli

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5 Delhi monuments to be illuminated for World Heritage Day today

World Heritage Day: special illumination at Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Qila and Safdarjung’s Tomb

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Naveen Polishetty’s quarantine videos add a dash of humour during lockdown

In his quarantine video series, the 'Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya' actor's attempts at balcony singing and cooking lead to disastrous results

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Ranjit Chowdhry: theatre in his blood

Although the late Ranjit Chowdhry’s claim to fame has primarily been as a character actor in films — a familiar face particularly in the cinema of the

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Zaira Wasim asks fans to stop praising her, says ‘it’s dangerous for my Iman’

After quitting Bollywood as acting was interfering with her religion, teen ‘Dangal’ actor posts that she isn’t righteous and people shouldn’t shower love on her

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COVID-19: Online game show ‘Sumakka Super 4’ is ready to make audience crack up

While Suma hosts the show, television anchors Pradeep Machiraju, Ravi, Anasuya Bharadwaj and Rashmi Gautam shoot from their homes

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Documents the personal and the political

In filming resistance the camera also becomes an ally and tool of protest

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Covid-19: Tips for your kitchen garden during the lockdown

Growing your own vegetables not only ensures fresh food, but also helps calm the mind

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‘Hasmukh’ review: Finally, a great vehicle for Vir Das’ acting prowess

A few flaws aside, the crackling chemistry between Das and Ranvir Shorey make this Netflix show extremely watchable

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Netflix releases ten documentary features for free on YouTube

The likes of ‘Our Planet’, ‘Babies’, ‘Explained’ and other features can be streamed on the platform’s official YouTube channel

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Obesity can up type 2 diabetes risk by six times: study

The study was published in the journal Diabetologia and included samples of 4,729 individuals

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Obesity can up type 2 diabetes risk by six times: study

The study was published in the journal Diabetologia and included samples of 4,729 individuals

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Aditya Narayan: ‘Main dooba rahoon’ music video is a six-year-old dream

Singer Aditya Narayan’s new music video is out and the proceeds from it will go towards fighting COVID-19

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Amid lockdown, online contest for Goa’s next Mario Miranda

The contest ‘Who will be the next Mario Miranda?’ invites Goans to share cartoons on ‘Life in the time of Coronavirus’ with a tinge of humour

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Zoa Morani confirms that dad Karim and rest of family is COVID-19 negative

The actor, her father and sister Shaza had all tested positive for coronavirus last week and were admitted in the hospital

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Art in the time of Covid 19: ‘Online viewing rooms are like groping in the dark’

As curators think beyond the white cube and museums go digital with rare collections, a more imaginative use of the online space is needed

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Log on for art

With art becoming a predominantly online culture during the pandemic, podcasts, live streaming, how-to-paint videos and more abound

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Bored games in the lockdown

Ways to take board games off the table and into action, so you get movement, imagination, and one more way to spend your time during the coronavirus lockdown

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Bored games in the lockdown

Ways to take board games off the table and into action, so you get movement, imagination, and one more way to spend your time during the coronavirus lockdown

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Childhood exposure to parental smoking linked to poor memory in midlife

The cognitive performance of over 2,000 participants were measured for the study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology

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COVID-19: ‘Lockdown love’ is first ever live play

Actors attempt to host Indian first-ever virtual interactive play ‘Lockdown Love’

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JJ Abrams to collaborate with HBO Max for ‘Justice League Dark’ and two other series

The other shows are ‘Overlook’ inspired by Stephen King’s ‘The Shining’ and ‘Duster’ about a criminal getaway driver

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Johnny Depp joins Instagram to talk about coronavirus, covers John Lennon’s ‘Isolation’

Actor revealed that he has been working on a new album over the past few years with former Yardbirds guitarist Jeff Beck

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Coronavirus death: Allen Daviau, cinematographer of ‘E.T’, ‘Van Helsing’, dies at 77

He was a five-time Oscar nominee and collaborated with filmmaker Steven Spielberg on many projects

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Rihanna’s father survives COVID-19 battle

Ronald Fenty had tested positive for COVID-19 and Rihanna had shipped a ventilator to his home in the Carribean

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At Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s wedding, social distancing vanishes

The actor-politician and son of former Karnataka Chief Minister, married Revathi, the grand-niece of Congress leader M. Krishnappa at a farm house in Bidadi

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How Indian restaurants will change post lockdown

With the pandemic and the lockdown changing customer needs, Indian restaurateurs are brainstorming solutions — from drones for sanitising and waitstaff in masks to different table layouts

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Bird sightings rise following lockdown

Our cities are now bustling with bird life thanks to reduced noise levels and less pollution. We asked readers to send us photographs of birds they saw from their balconies. Here are their responses

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Karaoke – a blessing for amateur singers

The stage was set when the original voice could be removed from the track

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When Louboutins come to the aid of #chennaifightscovid

Chennai influencers dig into their designer wardrobes to contribute to relief efforts across the city

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Drama troupe’s success Down Under

T.V. Varadharajen shares the experience of his tour of Australia, just ahead of the lockdown

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Watch | ‘Mrs. Serial Killer’ trailer has Jacqueline Fernandez seeking justice through murder

The Netflix film, which is set to release on May 1, is about a wife imitating a serial killer to prove her husband’s innocence

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This app-based quiz series keeps students curious during lockdown

Q Series, an app-based quiz platform developed by Kerala-based Q Collective Knowledge Solutions, harnesses the idea of "edutainment" to keep school students engaged

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Farah Khan Ali tests negative for COVID-19, in quarantine for two weeks

The celebrity jewellery designer, who is Sussanne Khan’s sister, had earlier tweeted that an in-house member had tested positive for coronavirus

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‘Hasmukh’: Vir Das, Ranvir Shorey and Nikhil Gonsalves on their new Netflix show

Mini-series follows the darkly comic tale of a comedian from small-town Saharanpur, who murders people to be a better performer on-stage

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'Tungrus', 'Meal', 'Chuhedaani' and more: 13 shorts for quarantine

MovieSaints, an emerging platform for indie cinema, will drop a curated indie short film every alternate day on their platform

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Rock musician Suraj Mani’s new single is on separation and hope

The EP, ‘I am Fine’, his first after a break of two years, is relevant to the lockdown times

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On a hunt for salads

Does the traditional repertoire of recipes in Indian culture give much space to salads? We try to find out

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Our readers’ lockdown birding diaries

Our cities are now bustling with bird life thanks to reduced noise levels and less pollution. We asked readers to send us photographs of birds they saw from their balconies. Here are their responses

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Meet the mask heroes of the lockdown

Two women got busy making and distributing free masks for people in their neighbourhoods

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Author-producer Harlan Coben on his Netflix shows and his new book ‘The Boy From The Woods’

Two of Harlan Coben’s creations have been made into successful Netflix series. The multi-hyphenate talent talks about his latest page-turner, and about the convergence of the pen with the camera

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COVID-19: ‘Polar night’ is a short film on loneliness during lockdown

A short film titled ‘Polar Nights’ deals with the pain of separation from the loved ones

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Dance as a medium to deal with social issues

Can the collective female voice counter the violence against women? ‘Sthree’ explores

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After ‘Bandersnatch’, ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ to now get an interactive special on Netflix

Similar to the earlier ‘Black Mirror’ episode, viewers will get to decide the outcome of the ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ special on May 12

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Shanti Hiranand — vital link to Begum’s era

Vidushi Shanti Hiranand will be remembered for her devotion to Begum Akhtar as well as her soul-stirring singing.

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Eight Korean shows on Netflix to discover during the lockdown

Here’s a guide to the world’s latest obsession, with the most addictive Korean one-season dramas to hunker down with

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Actor Sundeep Kishan completes 10 years in Telugu cinema

Sundeep Kishan has acted in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films and was also part of the web series ‘The Family Man’

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Mahathalli gets real about her popular lockdown and quarantine YouTube videos

Hyderabad-based Janhavi Dasetty aka Mahathalli explains why she is inspired by her mother, and that her recent videos have presented her with new skills to learn

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History of the taco: The dish that evolved across borders

Though originated in what is now Mexico, the taco is a living food that has come to transcend borders, barriers and bullets

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Mahathalli gets real about her popular lockdown and quarantine YouTube videos

Hyderabad-based Janhavi Dasetty aka Mahathalli explains why she is inspired by her mother, and that her recent videos have presented her with new skills to learn

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A round-the-clock telemedicine facility for pets

In the wake of the Coronavirus lockdown, Chennai-based Sanchu Animal Hospital introduces online consultation with vets for ailing pets

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Sports stars and adventure enthusiasts offer tips for a proactive routine during the COVID-19 lockdown

For all those of you who are missing the great outdoors, here is some help from sports stars and adventure enthusiasts. Hint: wake up early, work out and allow yourself the occasional onion pakoda

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Sports stars and adventure enthusiasts offer tips for a proactive routine during the COVID-19 lockdown

For all those of you who are missing the great outdoors, here is some help from sports stars and adventure enthusiasts. Hint: wake up early, work out and allow yourself the occasional onion pakoda

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The Stock-home syndrome: How to deal with panic buying during the COVID-19 pandemic

Are you finding it difficult to resist panic buying yet another bag of rice on anxiety-fuelled, quick grocery runs during this lockdown? You are not alone

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Watch | Salman Khan berates people breaking lockdown rules, salutes healthcare workers in video

The actor, who is currently at his Panvel farmhouse, added that if everyone would have followed the guidelines properly, the lockdown would have been lifted

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Chris Hemsworth and Sam Hargrave on ‘Extraction’: 'This movie provides an escape for people'

Netflix’s ‘Extraction’ — starring Chris Hemsworth, David Harbour, Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripathi, Priyanshu Painyuli and Rudhraksh Jaiswal — is the sole big-budget summer movie of 2020

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Filmmaker Lynne Ramsay on adapting books to screen, working with Joaquin Phoenix, and more

Eyeing a Margaret Atwood short story next, the Scottish director, known for films like 'We Need To Talk About Kevin', discusses the joys and challenges of adaptations

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S Bharathidasan talks about the declining numbers of Egyptian Vultures in Tamil Nadu

Saving the Egyptian Vulture: S Bharathidasan, founder of Arulagam, an NGO that works towards conservation of vultures in The Nilgiris Biosphere talks about the declining numbers of Egyptian Vultures in Tamil Nadu

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Want to act with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro? Donate to fight the coronavirus pandemic

Those who donate stand a chance to star in the actors’ next movie, Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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COVID-19 lockdown: Purbayan Chatterjee tunes in with 12 musicians to recreate ‘Guddi’ number ‘Hum ko man ki shakti dena’

Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee takes the lead in reprising the evergreen number from ‘Guddi’, ‘Humko man ki shakthi dena’

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How an expression space is dealing with lockdown

Music jam, sharing lockdown experiences, an event around The Mahabharata, a discussion on how start-ups are handling the crisis and making things out of clay at home — Lahe Lahe, Bengaluru, has something for everyone

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COVID-19:An art initiative to show you care during the lockdown

An online campaign to help people bond through art, by creating and posting the artworks on social media

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Every mother’s favourite

The curry leaf or kadi patta bush or tree plays host to the Common Mormon butterfly

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What our kids teach us as journalists

Our children seem to be taking the lockdown better than we are, so we asked Metro Plus moms what they’d learnt from theirs

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Actor Ranjit Chowdhry dead at 65

His funeral will be held on April 16, and a gathering to celebrate his life and share his stories is scheduled for May 5.

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Joe Exotic’s ‘Tiger King’ to have a comic book version in June

Tidalwave Productions has added the story to its Infamous series of pop-culture comic books after the Netflix television series became a worldwide phenomenon

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COVID-19: #SOCIALIndoors bring a host of artistes to perform live

For the audience who are in the lockdown, a virtual treat is in store for the coming week

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Sanjay Mishra-Pankaj Kapur’s ‘Office Office’ back on television, during coronavirus lockdown

The show explored the travails of a common man caught in the endless loop of red-tapeism and corruption in government offices

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Jacqueline Fernandez’s ‘Mrs Serial Killer’ arrives May 1 on Netflix

‘Genda Phool’ star appeared in a video with co-star Manoj Bajpayee on Instagram to announce the release date

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Simply Stories Chennai goes digital this lockdown

Folk tales, stories from the Mahabharata and other epics come alive in Shweta Balambal, Karthik Krishna and Arjun Narayanan’s virtual storytelling sessions

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Designer Farah Khan Ali’s house staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali has revealed that a member of her in-house staff has been tested positive for the COVID-19. In a Twitter post on Tu

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COVID-19: Indo-European Orchestra’s online video ‘Mozart in Quarantine’ is dedicated to doctors, nurses and healthcare workers

Orchestra conductor Michael Makhal aims to bring happiness and spread the message of hope and positivity with this virtual video

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COVID-19: Indo-European Orchestra’s online video ‘Mozart in Quarantine’ is dedicated to doctors, nurses and healthcare workers

Orchestra conductor Michael Makhal aims to bring happiness and spread the message of hope and positivity with this virtual video

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What our kids teach us as journalists

Our children seem to be taking the lockdown better than we are, so we asked Metro Plus moms what they’d learnt from theirs

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Live fitness sessions for school children from Wednesday

It is organised by Fit India in association with Central Board of Secondary Education

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‘I like being at home’: Naseeruddin Shah on working with Vikran Massey, and reading Faiz during the lockdown

Veteran actor speaks to us on the eve of the release of anew short that he has acted in — Karan Rawal’s 'Half Full'

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Live fitness sessions for school children from Wednesday

It is organised by Fit India in association with Central Board of Secondary Education

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Mani Ratnam on Instagram: A mini ‘Alaipayuthey’ reunion, vignettes from ‘Nayakan’ and the director’s question to God

On the 20th anniversay of the iconic romance, the director had a enjoyable conversation with actor Madhavan, as well as fielded questions from fans on a variety of intriguing topics

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Saving the Egyptian Vulture

S Bharathidasan, founder of Arulagam, an NGO that works towards conservation of vultures in The Nilgiris Biosphere talks about the declining numbers of Egyptian Vultures in Tamil Nadu

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‘I like being at home’

Naseeruddin Shah on working with Vikran Massey and reading Faiz during the lockdown

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Jasleen Royal: There’s a lack of female music composers in India

The Bollywood singer-composer hopes to see more female composers who can take Indian music to a higher level

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COVID-19 and its mind games with the young and old

Instagram live, sessions over video calls and awareness posts: here’s how mental health experts are helping people deal with the psychological effects of the lockdown

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Sound choice: How Dolby Atmos can enhance your mobile videos

Why this time might be ideal to experiment with videos with high-quality sound

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COVID-19 and its mind games with the young and old

Instagram live, sessions over video calls and awareness posts: here’s how mental health experts are helping people deal with the psychological effects of the lockdown

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PlayStation gamers can now acquire Uncharted games for free

This move is part of PlayStation’s Play At Home initiative which aims to keep gamers — rookie and expert — at home during the COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines.

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Watch | Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu’s song on COVID-19 goes viral

The 90-second video has been uploaded on the Kerala Police’s Facebook page

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‘Game Of Thrones’ actor Kristofer Hivju recovers from coronavirus, in ‘good health’

The actor took to Instagram to share the health update, saying he and his wife Gry are finally “free of all symptoms”.

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Goethe-Institut takes German classes, films and more online

Documentary 'Muhi: Generally Temporary' will be streamed on April 22; the interaction with the filmmakers will also be online

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Land Rover Discovery Sport gets a new platform

At first glance, the updates to the new Land Rover Discovery Sport facelift seem visual. It is on the inside that the changes are obvious

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Response to online yoga classes by Indian embassy in U.S. encouraging: Ambassador

Online yoga classes have become popular during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Response to online yoga classes by Indian embassy in U.S. encouraging: Ambassador

Online yoga classes have become popular during the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID-19: Lockdown a testing time for Surabhi theatre artistes in Hyderabad

With their sole means of livelihood being out of bounds, members of Sri Venkateswara Surabhi Theatre are seeking funds to tide over the crisis

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Lockdown listen: Singer Sathyaprakash picks his favourite Tamil songs

Staying indoors for a while? We have you covered. Here, playback singer Sathyaprakash D lists his five favourite tracks to celebrate Tamil New Year

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People around the globe have turned to DIY hairstyling while in lockdown

Many are letting their hair down and grooming themselves during lockdown, while discovering DIY hairstyles in the process

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Social distancing Bengaluru chef Abhijit Saha tells us what’s cooking at home

The man behind Fava and Caperberry says the best way to spend this time is to cook together as a family, making everything from fajitas to Thai curry

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Why Kamal Haasan’s ‘Mumbai Xpress’ failed to make the cut

Fifteen years after its release, we look at why the Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Mumbai Xpress’ failed to recreate the magic of his previous comedies

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‘Tigertail’ movie review: A moving immigrant drama from Netflix, featuring a stand-out Tzi Ma

‘Master of None’ co-creator Alan Yang’s debut directorial is a poignant portrayal of a Taiwanese man’s life in the US, although a few questions in the narrative remain unanswered

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COVID-19: This art collective in Kerala launches storytelling chain on its Facebook page

Kozhikode-based Kamura Art Community’s ‘Story Shots’ features well-known names from different walks of life narrating stories they have heard or read

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‘Alaipayuthey’ at 20: Breaking down the eternal sadness of ‘Evano Oruvan’

As Mani Ratnam’s ‘Alaipayuthey’ completes 20 years, we make a case as to why ‘Evano Oruvan’ is a mark of genius-level writing and direction

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Vishal Mishra’s single ‘Aaj Bhi’ featuring Ali Fazal and Surbhi Jyoti is a bittersweet song of love

Composer and songwriter Vishal Mishra’s new single ‘Aaj Bhi’ for VYRL Originals is steeped in romance and nostalgia

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COVID-19: This art collective in Kerala launches storytelling chain on its Facebook page

Kozhikode-based Kamura Art Community’s ‘Story Shots’ features well-known names from different walks of life narrating stories they have heard or read

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An app for Chennaiites to track everything Covid-related

From helpline numbers to grocery deliveries, Chennai-based Shyam Sundar’s COVID19 Help – Chennai app is the ideal go-to information platform

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Indian, Pakistani artistes collaborate online; FWICE warns of ‘disciplinary action’

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) released a letter on Sunday addressed to all Indian musicians, singers, artistes and technicians drawing their attention to the total non-cooperation directive issued in the wake of Uri attack of 2016

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COVID-19: Only positive news with Atul Khatri

Standup comedian Atul Khatri brings in the much-needed positivity with humour, through his daily acts from his balcony

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How Self-Organised Learning Environments bring kids closer together during lockdown

During the COVID-19 lockdown, when children may feel isolated, technology brings communities closer, if only it is used right

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Malayalam writers on celebrating Vishu that falls in the middle of COVID-19 lockdown

The writers reflect upon the pandemic and their plans for Vishu

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COVID-19: Kerala Police uses drones to keep an eye on those who flout the lockdown

Kerala Police’s Project Eagle Eye uses close to 350 drones to track those flouting the rules of COVID-19 lockdown

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Authors Pranoti Sheldenkar and Archana Rajagopal on 'Mama Mia', a colouring book for adults that captures parenting moments

Pranoti Sheldenkar and Archana Rajagopal bring exhausted parents a colouring book called Mama Mia that might teach them to smile again

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Pitbull releases new song, proceeds to go to COVID-19 relief

Rapper Pitbull’s song ‘I believe that we will win’ aims so support Coronavirus relief efforts worldwide

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COVID-19: Radhika Apte, Vikrant Massey and Jonita Gandhi’s music video #AageKiSoch

Actors Radhika Apte, Vikrant Massey, Aparshakti Khurana, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Naveen Polishetty team up with singer Jonita Gandhi for a music video urging people to stay productive during lockdown

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Nayi Disha’s 30-day plan of activities for children with developmental disabilities

The Centre’s online campaign encourages parents to use the lockdown period to play and click pictures and shoot videos of their children

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‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ review: This video game is a labour of love

A remake of Final Fantasy VII presents the perfect opportunity for new generations to experience the classic, even if it is just a part of the saga

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‘Love Wedding Repeat’ review: Dreary Netflix romcom flatters to deceive

Armed with a great cast, the movie misses its chance to be the feel-good surprise we were all waiting to binge during the lockdown

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COVID-19: This art collective in Kerala launches storytelling chain on its Facebook page

Kozhikode-based Kamura Art Community’s ‘Story Shots’ features well-known names from different walks of life narrating stories they have heard or read

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COVID-19: Kerala Police uses drones to keep an eye on those who flout the lockdown

Kerala Police’s Project Eagle Eye uses close to 350 drones to track those flouting the rules of COVID-19 lockdown

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COVID-19: This art collective in Kerala launches storytelling chain on its Facebook page

Kozhikode-based Kamura Art Community’s ‘Story Shots’ features well-known names from different walks of life narrating stories they have heard or read

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Revisiting a Bengali meal through an app

It was a trip down memory lane with Homefoodi’s Bangla food that captures the magic of the past

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Malayalam writers on celebrating Vishu that falls in the middle of COVID-19 lockdown

The writers reflect upon the pandemic and their plans for Vishu

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Dancer Preeti Vasudevan’s Red Curtain Project shares Indian stories with the world

Classical dancer and choreographer Preeti Vasudevan’s storytelling project uses gestures and expressions to narrate stories for all age groups

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Kamal Haasan praises Kerala police for ‘Nirbhayam’ music video

Kerala police chief Loknath Behera said the department was “honoured and delighted” to receive the congratulatory message

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Priyanka Chopra helping students in LA adapt to virtual classrooms, amid COVID-19 crisis

The actor-singer took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself talking about helping students with the new concept

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All night long...

Pranoti Sheldenkar and Archana Rajagopal bring exhausted parents a colouring book called Mama Mia that might teach them to smile again

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Watch | Save the Indian Mango: How farmers are hoping to tide over COVID-19 crisis

A video on the COVID-19 impact on mango harvest and exports

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‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 3’ , ‘The Suicide Squad’ will not be delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Filmmaker James Gunn opened about the status of the films while answering fans’ questions on his Twitter account

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Baisakhi 2020: Punjabi singers plan online musical concert on April 16

As the nation is observing the traditional spring festival of Baisakhi on Monday, April 13, several Punjabi singers, including B Praak, Himanshi Khura

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Zoom sessions of ‘Friends’ cast could be aired as a special, with original reunion delayed

A 90-minute special put together from virtual meetings of the cast amidst lockdown, could be released to excite waiting fans

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Bollywood actor Zoa Morani recovers from coronavirus, at home in strict isolation

While her sister Shaza has also been discharged from hospital, their father Karim Morani is still receiving medical attention

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COVID-19: Hyderabad artist Avani Rao Gandra plans month-long virtual exhibition of paintings

Avani Rao Gandra to present one painting a day, exploring multiple issues that have risen after Coronavirus outbreak and lockdown

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Sleep loss for 5 consecutive nights fosters negativity

The study was done on 42 people and the findings were published on the Journal of Sleep Research

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Sleep loss for 5 consecutive nights fosters negativity

The study was done on 42 people and the findings were published on the Journal of Sleep Research

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Why ergonomics plays an important role during this work-from-home period

Dr Maj S Bakhtiar Choudhary speaks about the connection between good ergonomics and work output, which is especially important during the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown

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Tom Hanks, post coronavirus recovery, hosts experimental ‘SNL’ from his kitchen

The actor, along with wife Rita Wilson, was diagnosed with the coronavirus on March 11 while they were in Australia for work

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Why ergonomics plays an important role during this work-from-home period

Dr Maj S Bakhtiar Choudhary speaks about the connection between good ergonomics and work output, which is especially important during the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown

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COVID 19: Live-hopping is the way to go

With the lockdown keeping us indoors, people are ‘live-hopping’ for virtual hangout sessions

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The Beatles’ classic 'Here Comes the Sun' gets U.S. hospitals through dark days of pandemic

In New Jersey, the “Rocky” theme song filled the air at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Paterson when Dr. James Pruden, the hospital's director of emergency preparedness, was discharged last week as he recovered from the virus, rolling in his wheelchair past cheering staff

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Coronavirus | Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor of The Goodies dies

The Goodies — Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie — specialized in slightly surreal sketches incorporating visual inventiveness, slapstick and songs.

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Women bikers distribute rations

She for Society has delivered rations to families who are in need, identifying them with the help of the police. So far they have distributed to 200 families, including the transgender community and a few orphanages

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COVID-19: Doctors of a hospital in Kerala dance to a golden oldie to boost morale during the lockdown

At a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, 23 doctors dance to a Malayalam song and post a video clip of it, much to their patients’ delight

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Obese kids may be at higher bone fracture risk

The research studied 466,997 children and the result was published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

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Obese kids may be at higher bone fracture risk

The research studied 466,997 children and the result was published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

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Counting birds on the sea shore

Three birders set off to meet birds that live, visit and call the coast their own

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Japanese filmmaker Obayashi, who portrayed war’s horrors, dead at 82

Obayashi stayed stubbornly true to his core pacifist message through more than 40 movies and thousands of TV shows, commercials and other videos

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‘Friends’ reunion won’t premiere with HBO Max launch in May

No taping was done before the coronavirus crisis hit, the company said Friday

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Celine Dion tweaks ‘My heart will go on’ for COVID-19 days

Celine Dion has altered the lyrics of the ‘Titanic’ song to highlight the pandemic situation

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Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint set to welcome first child

Actor, known for his role of Ron Weasley in the franchise, shared the news that girlfriend Georgia Groome was pregnant

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Bringing patrons back to theatres

Theatres are looking at how to operate their business during the initial few weeks after the lockdown

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Telangana artists collaborate with Kalakriti Art Gallery for an online art auction for a cause

The gallery also launches its virtual platform with kalakritiartgallery.com during the auction

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Balcony extensions in COVID-19 times

This Ironman enthusiast put himself through an online challenge via the platform, due to the Coronoavirus lockdown

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Balcony extensions in COVID-19 times

This Ironman enthusiast put himself through an online challenge via the platform, due to the Coronoavirus lockdown

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Johnny Orlando to perform live for ‘Vh1 Quarantunes’ on April 12

The teen pop star who is working on songs inspired by Coronavirus and lockdown, also wants Justin Bieber on his live series

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‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ review: Canvas of a forbidden romance

The affecting love story brims over with strong passion, boundless grace and sports a resolutely feminine gaze

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Two dancers from Kerala launch an online dance battle during COVID-19 lockdown

‘Quarantime Online Battle’ is in progress for those who pursue different dance styles

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Two dancers from Kerala launch an online dance battle during COVID-19 lockdown

‘Quarantime Online Battle’ is in progress for those who pursue different dance styles

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COVID-19 effect: Hostel students at University of Hyderabad stare at long, lonely days

Students who’ve stayed back at University of Hyderabad hostels are appreciative of the administration’s efforts to provide them their basic needs, but grapple with isolation and anxiety

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‘Robin Hood’ live-action remake for Disney Plus in the works

The new version is being developed with the animals in a CGI/live-action hybrid format

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We must seek out different local varieties of mangoes: Vikram Doctor

Food journalist Vikram Doctor explains why we need to appreciate mangoes in season and connect with the producers

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Skincare for the lockdown

Dry-body brush, oil hair, apply castor oil on lashes and brows — dedicate a few minutes of your day to take care of your skin. It is the simplest form of self-care, writes this columnist

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Kerala girl sketches Spanish street, wins hearts

Work depicted an ‘eerie’ locality during the pandemic

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How you can help weavers and artisans during the lockdown

How handloom enterprises are helping their artisans cope with the Covid lockdown

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Harvey Weinstein has no more coronavirus symptoms

Weinstein, who is currently serving a 23-year jail sentence, had tested positive for COVD-19 on March 22

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Helicopters, fines in Australia's Easter travel crackdown against coronavirus

Autralia to crackdown on those who defy regulations to contain the spread of coronavirus

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Community Radio and the lockdown

Covid 19: A six-week community radio talk series called 144lilum kuzhanthaigal Nalan to guide young people on how to tackle lockdown

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‘The Batman’ is not an origin story, reveals director Matt Reeves

Reeves said he is trying to explore the psychological and emotional elements of the Dark Knight’s story

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COVID-19: Malayalam short- filmmakers focus on various takes on coronavirus

Up-and-coming filmmakers from Kerala are shooting short films and mini-web series on the pandemic, which entertain and enlighten

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Answering vehicle-related queries

Pick the i10 NiosDeepak Modi, Vadodara: I want to buy a new petrol car within ₹7 lakh. Which would be the choice between the Maruti Suzuki Swift VXi,

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During the lockdown, this Bengaluru company is using an app to bring farm-fresh produce to seven cities

Ninjacart’s app-based sales plan is bringing fresh fruits and vegetables right to your apartment, so you can stay home safe

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Framed in solitude: When films resonate with our pandemic experience

During this pandemic, we have turned to cinema for comfort, or for eerily prescient visions of our new reality

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COVID-19: Will virtual classes change the way we learn?

From French lessons to dance sessions, many are logging in to keep up the learning curve during lockdown

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Beating quarantine blues: People recreate famous artworks with objects at home

Getty Museum has challenged its patrons to reinterpret classical artworks from their collection

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Learn how to make simple cloth masks from The Bangalore Mask Project

Jana Henning, who’s part of an online expat community, is trying to spread information on making, wearing and cleaning masks

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My Auto Rani and I

How a chance encounter turned into an eyeopener

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When films become guidebooks to surviving a pandemic

For better or worse, cinema is the only prism through which we visualise the gravity of an unprecedented situation

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Ravichandran Ashwin to ICC: ‘Vadivelu’s Bullet Pandi would have made a good cricketer!’

The cricketer, who is a huge Kollywood fan, had the perfect reply to a question posed by ICC’s official handle on Twitter

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Ramayan’s popularity proves its contemporary relevance, says 'Ram' Arun Govil

Arun Govil, who plays Ram on the Doordarshan show, says content and emotion can triumph over technique

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Doordarshan highest-watched channel in India during week ended April 3: BARC

Starting with the Hindu mythology series 'Ramayan', DD has got back other classics like 'Mahabharat', 'Shaktimaan' and 'Buniyaad' to serve the audiences during the three-week lockdown

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Ramayan’s popularity proves its contemporary relevance, says 'Ram' Arun Govil

Arun Govil, who plays Ram, says content and emotion can triumph over technique

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Irish priest delivers Easter cheer from vintage 'popemobile' without violating the lockdown to contain COVID-19

Parishioners in a rural area in Ireland listened to their priest delivering the Easter message from a ‘popemobile’ that he drove around

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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on ‘Masakali 2.0’: ‘Rahman and I felt the need to voice our concern’

The ‘Delhi-6’ filmmaker and lyricist Prasoon Joshi speak about the ‘remix debate’ that the recent T-series music video hs triggered, and why they decided to speak out

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Lockdown has changed the very idea of the leisurely weekend

Work hours seep into leisure, and housework intrudes into the work-from-home hours. When every day feels the same, what is the difference between Sunday and Monday?

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COVID-19: Black Sabbath icon Tony Iommi to auction guitar

Black Sabbath’s guitarist Tony Iommi is auctioning his personal belongings to raise funds for UK’s National Health Service

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Neha Kakkar: We don’t get paid for singing in Bollywood

‘Kala chashma’ singer Neha Kakkar, who is collaborating with Yo Yo Honey Singh for ‘Moscow suka’, says Hindi cinema hardly pays its playback singers

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Amid lockdown, Rangashankara goes online

Theatre, a spectator art performance, has been facing an existential crisis in times of social distancing following the COVID-19 pandemic. In Bengalur

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Covid 19: Films to watch during the lockdown

Three film makers from Coimbatore pick their favourite films to watch and urge you to do the same safely from home

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COVID-19: Social media is abuzz with pandemic-related works posted by artists from Kerala

Illustrations and art work on Instagram and Facebook pages highlight different aspects of the lockdown and battle against Coronavirus, all with a touch of humour

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Covid 19: Films to watch during the lockdown

Three film makers from Coimbatore pick their favourite films to watch and urge you to do the same safely from home

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Covid 19: Films to watch during the lockdown

Three film makers from Coimbatore pick their favourite films to watch and urge you to do the same safely from home

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Watch | 'Corona car’ spreads awareness on the pandemic

A video of 'Corona car' creating awareness around the pandemic

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Atul Kulkarni and Neil Bhoopalam on their latest series, The Raikar Case

Actors Atul Kulkarni and Neil Bhoopalam on their latest whodunit murder mystery, The Raikar Case, life in lockdown, and more

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Rob Lowe, Ryan Murphy developing project on ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic

‘Tiger King’, a seven-episode series, has become a rage among the audiences ever since it debuted on Netflix on March 20

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'Houston, we’ve had a problem here': Apollo 13’s most famous quote originated in Hollywood

Director Ron Howard’s film starring Ed Harris as Kranz and Tom Hanks as mission commander Jim Lovell was based on Lovell’s 1994 autobiography, 'Lost Moon'

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Disney+ Originals and Hotstar Premium new releases to watch: ‘Mrs America’, ‘Run’, ‘Bad Education’ and more

A new show from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Cate Blanchett in yet another star turn and Natalie Dormer in a horror avatar: there’s much to enjoy from the new April releases on Disney+ Hotstar

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James Marsden didn’t expect ‘X-Men’ films to be so popular

Marsden believes the books gave a solid base to the ‘X Men’ films

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Coronavirus changes how Americans buy their food

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'Houston, we’ve had a problem here': Apollo 13’s most famous quote originated in Hollywood

Apollo 13 best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood. Their moon-bound spacecraft wrecked by an oxygen tank explo

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Early bedtime may help children maintain healthy weight

The study was done on 1,258 Indigenous Australian children and the findings were published in in the journal Acta Paediatrica

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Early bedtime may help children maintain healthy weight

The study was done on 1,258 Indigenous Australian children and the findings were published in in the journal Acta Paediatrica

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COVID 19: Kochi artist paints a picture of an affected country every day in solidarity

Kochi-based Sujit Sudhi creates a water colour painting each day as a tribute to countries affected by COVID-19

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‘Friends’ reunion: The band is back together without the instruments, says Matt LeBlanc

Actor, who played Joey Tribbiani on the show, spoke about the delayed reunion special on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

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This online art project celebrates resilience and creative spirit of emerging artists during lockdown

The Spirit Remains Unlocked today has 30 artists from across the country

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Friends across the fence: How Indians are coping with isolation

Terraces and balconies are becoming the new social hotspots, as the nation-wide lockdown teaches Indians to find solidarity with their neighbours

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New ‘Romeo and Juliet’ movie announced, starring Camaron Engels and Francesca Noel

The project, with the working title ‘R#J’, is directed by Carey Williams

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‘The show's enigmatic quality is like a painting’: 'Tales from the Loop' creator Nathaniel Halpern

The writer and showrunner discusses brutalist architecture, time and why the sci-fi show is better felt than binged

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A.R. Rahman openly criticises ‘Masakali 2.0’, asks fans to enjoy original instead

The composer took to social media to express his displeasure with the latest T-Series music video starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria

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‘Nature is healing’ memes: Twitter makes fun of exaggerated stories of reduced pollution during lockdowns

Tweets include the return of the dinosaurs, Godzilla and the Loch Ness monster

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COVID 19: Kochi artist paints a picture of an affected country every day in solidarity

Kochi-based Sujit Sudhi creates a water colour painting each day as a tribute to countries affected by COVID-19

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Rashmi Shaarvi: I did not expect the song to become so popular

The catchy tune on coronavirus, set to Camila Cabello’s Havana tune has had responses from UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka

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With restaurants closed due to COVID-19, Belgian chefs cater to hospitals

Belgian chef Nils Proost did not sit back when Coronavirus restrictions forced the closure of his restaurant. He is now one of 30 top cooks serving me

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Art sale to celebrate Southeast Asian women artists

Online art sale focusses on women in southeast Asia

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Ten cricket documentaries on YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime to keep you hooked during the lockdown

Fans across the country might be dismayed at the postponement of the IPL season, but here are some fantastic cricket-docus to satiate your fix for the gentleman’s game

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Art sale to celebrate Southeast Asian women artists

Online art sale focusses on women in southeast Asia

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Pride Art Showcase by Hyderabad-based Mobbera Foundation goes online

The city-based organisation brings a digital event with dance performances, and a focus on mental health

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Installation artist Sapna Dube’s latest project asks people to reconnect with letters

Now that we are in isolation, there is time to contemplate, re-evaluate, and express gratitude to each other, she says

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Rakshit Shetty: I am a very pro-online guy

The Avane Sriman Narayana star and Rishab Shetty will teach the nuances of filmmaking online organised in The Big Little

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Jake Gyllenhaal: Heath Ledger refused to present at Oscars over ‘Brokeback Mountain’ joke

Ledger died in January 2008 due to due to an accidental overdose of prescription medications

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World Heritage Day: INTACH Bengaluru organises events online

Beginning on April 8, INTACH Bengaluru offers walks, workshops, open days sketching and talks

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Selena Gomez to give part of album sales to COVID-19 relief fund

The singer announced that the Deluxe Edition of her album ‘Rare’ will feature two new songs

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Swaraag’s song on Coronavirus with Rajasthani twist

Music band Swaraag’s new song ‘Ja ja re Coronavirus’ has a folksy vibe

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Watch | ‘Masakali 2.0’: Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria feature in recreation of A.R. Rahman number

After the success of Badshah’s ‘Genda Phool’, here comes anothe rmusic video to entertain viewers in lockdown

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COVID-19: Two Kerala friends come out with Instagram story for children on the pandemic

Instagram story ‘KovyNintee — Diya Gets Battle-ready’ by Arjun Sankar and Anjali Anil looks at the coronavirus pandemic from a child’s perspective

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Cary Joji Fukunaga says final cut of ‘No Time To Die’ is perfect and doesn’t need any tinkering

The James Bond movie’s release has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic

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American folk singer John Prine dies from coronavirus at 73

The legendary Grammy award-winning artiste was regarded as one of the greatest by his peers such as Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash

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Actor Paul Schneider on new sci-fi show 'Tales From The Loop': 'These are stories about heart'

The actor, stuck in a lockdown like the rest of the world, thinks that the new Amazon Prime show is particularly resonant during these times

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Lockdown cheer: From ‘Moonu’ to ‘Master’, Anirudh Ravichander enthralls fans with live YouTube concert

The music director took song requests and performed numbers from all his albums, as a treat for everyone in isolation and quarantine

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In these hard times, actor directs relief in village

Rajshri Deshpande mobilises supplies in Pimpalgaon Pandhari, her NGO spreads awareness of sanitation

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COVID 19: Classical singer Priya R Pai’s song for the times

Priya R Pai recorded the song to exhort people to stay strong and not get bogged down by the lockdown

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Allu Arjun, Sukumar’s new film titled ‘Pushpa’

‘Pushpa’ will star Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead and will release in five languages

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In these hard times, actor directs relief in village

Rajshri Deshpande mobilises supplies in Pimpalgaon Pandhari, her NGO spreads awareness of sanitation

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Lockdown cheer: From ‘Moonu’to ‘Master’, Anirudh Ravichander enthralls fans with live YouTube concert

The music director took song requests and performed numbers from all his albums, as a treat for everyone in isolation and quarantine

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COVID-19: Two Kerala friends come out with Instagram story for children on the pandemic

Instagram story ‘KovyNintee — Diya Gets Battle-ready’ by Arjun Sankar and Anjali Anil looks at the coronavirus pandemic from a child’s perspective

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Actor Ajith contributes ₹1.25 crores to coronavirus fund

Actor was shooting for his next film ‘Valimai’ that has been put on hold, following the lockdown

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‘The Valhalla Murders’ review: Netflix Nordic-noir is a compelling watch

Netflix’s first Icelandic series is a thrilling, slow-burn murder mystery that is filmed beautifully

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‘Persona 5 Royal’ review: Energetic comic book-styled graphics and edgy character design

The latest definitive edition of Persona 5, aptly titled Royal, is the perfect way to experience one of the best game series of the decade

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The Goodwill Tribe's 'Letters in the time of Corona' initiative aims to cheer up those feeling under the weather

The Goodwill Tribe’s latest initiative is to send anonymous letters of hope, love and support to those going through a rough time in the wake of this pandemic. You can join in too

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‘Persona 5 Royal’ review: Energetic comic book-styled graphics and edgy character design

The latest definitive edition of Persona 5, aptly titled Royal, is the perfect way to experience one of the best game series of the decade

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Amazon Prime Video new arrivals: ‘It: Chapter Two’, ‘Dharala Prabhu’, ‘Godzilla’ and other titles

From the second chapter of the horror-thriller to the Tamil comedy about a sperm donor, here’s what to expect from the platform this week

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The Unknown Pen’s play ‘Isolation’ connects digitally

Hyderabad-based theatre group, The Unknown Pen brings a live performance on April 9

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‘Extraction’ trailer: Chris Hemsworth is all guns blazing in thrill-a-minute first look of Netflix film

Directed by Sam Hargrave and produced by ‘Avengers: Endgame’ duo Joe and Anthony Russo, film will release on April 24

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Watch | Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, others star in ‘Family’, a short film on social distancing

The made-at-home film chronicles a family’s effort to find a misplaced pair of sunglasses belonging to Bachchan’s character

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SRK, Priyanka Chopra part of Lady Gaga’s ‘One World’ concert to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic

The star-studded virtual live event will also feature artistes such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish among others

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Malayalam character actor Kalinga Sasi no more

59-year-old actor starred in about 100 films including 'Amen', 'Pranchiyettan & the Saint', Vellimoonga among others

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‘The Dark Knight Rises’, ‘Aliens’ actor Jay Benedict succumbs to COVID-19

Benedict, who was 68, was best known for playing Russ Jordan in James Cameron’s 1986 release ‘Aliens’

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Malayalam character actor Kalinga Sasi no more

Kalinga Sasi acted in about 100 films including Amen, Pranchiyettan & the Saint, Vellimoonga, Indian Rupee and Adaminte Makan Abu

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How the Healing Himalayas Foundation has been cleaning up the mountains, one plastic bottle at a time

They trek to collect trash and help the Himalayas heal

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Lockdown diaries: ‘Westworld’ actor Evan Rachel Wood takes piano lessons

Evan Rachel Wood is making use of the downtime to do gardening, learn music and keep her spirits up

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34 years on a raw diet

This naturopath has been eating only uncooked fruits, vegetables, and dry fruit for over three decades

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Farmers bring watermelons directly to Chennai homes during lockdown

As their market dries up because of the pandemic, watermelon farmers bring their produce directly to apartment complexes

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This Chennai couple delivers vegetables in an autorickshaw to those in need

Deepa goes to Koyambedu at 5 am everyday with her husband to procure vegetables worth ₹2000 which are later sold in and around Velachery

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Short video-streaming service Quibi launches in India to rival Netflix

The service is now available for a 90-day free trial, and then will charge Indian users Rs 669 per month

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1960s ‘James Bond’ girl Honor Blackman dead at 94

The actress shot to fame after playing Pussy Galore in the 1964 movie ‘Goldfinger’, starring alongside Sean Connery

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Sangeeta Goel: Most of my work is story-based

The Bengaluru-based storyteller is sending audio stories on social media on request

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Lockdown | Modi making same mistake of demonetisation albeit at a larger scale: Kamal Haasan

This ill-planned lockdown is leading us to a fatal combination of loss of both life and livelihood, he says

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Modi’s makes a statement in a mundu

Prime Minister’s traditional attire conveys message of national unity

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COVID-19 | Your lockdown podcast recommendations include NASA astronauts, Indian scientists and more

Staying indoors for a while? We have you covered. For your weekly Podcasts, we have a bunch of shows featuring top scientists, NASA astronauts and other experts, that will help you get a better grip on scientific concepts, foster critical thinking and make you curiouser about things around you

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Love board games? Here are a few fun ones that you can play during this period of lockdown

The lockdown doesn’t mean the board-game nights have to stop. Players from around the world are either gathering around online table tops or printing out DIY games

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Use gliding discs to make core muscle workouts more efficient

Gliding discs are simple, inexpensive, easily available, and can be substituted by paper plates or face tissues

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This Chennai musician is reinventing ancient instruments from different countries

From a Tamil yazh to a Mongolian morin khuur, Tharun Sekar is trying to make lesser-known musical instruments more universal

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Use gliding discs to make core muscle workouts more efficient

Gliding discs are simple, inexpensive, easily available, and can be substituted by paper plates or face tissues

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COVID-19: The 9 to 5 flower arrangement challenege

Karan Singh Parmar, a Delhi-based florist and urban gardener, challenged people to do simple flower arrangements during the coronavirus lockdown

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A virtual platform for début directors

Lohit H, director of Mummy launched a contest for filmmakers through his production house — Friday Films

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They trek to collect trash and help the Himalayas heal

Pradeep Sangwan’s Healing Himalayas Foundation has been helping clean up the mountains, one plastic bottle at a time

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Sangeeta Goel: Most of my work is story-based

The Bengaluru-based storyteller is sending audio stories on social media on request

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COVID-19: Shankar Mahadevan’s song of hope

Shankar Mahadevan and Amitabh Bhattacharya’s ‘Haara Nahin Hoon Main’ urges listeners to stay positive to tide over the COVID-19 pandemic

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COVID-19: How grocers in Hyderabad are catalysing a new breed of business ideas during lockdown

Vendors and shopkeepers in and around Hyderabad become the true heroes for the city’s households

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Tips from ancient Tamil literature for troubled times

Danseuse V Karunasgari talks about the solace she draws from Sangam literature and about teaching dance online

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COVID-19: Vienna hotel uses horse-drawn carriages to deliver food to elderly

A luxury hotel in Vienna has started delivering food using horse-drawn carriages to the city’s older residents, who are confined in their homes due to

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