Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dies at 84

The Bulgarian-born artist made his name transforming landmarks such as Germany's Reichstag by covering them with reams of cloth.

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Wajid Khan of music composer duo Sajid-Wajid dies aged 42

The composer was hospitalised few days ago due to complications arising from a kidney infection

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Notes from Sweden

Shops and restaurants are open, and as crowded as they have always been. The city’s joyous commotion has not really ebbed

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Lockdown-special live performances: from DJ sets to theatre

Be quizzed by British celebrities and enjoy the Met opera in your pyjamas, for this week’s list of Live Gigs features a mix of comfort viewings and highbrow culture

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In artist Siva Kumari’s painting, Bharat Mata presents positive art to fight the COVID-19 demon

Artist Siva Kumari’s acrylic painting and an innovative video showcase the strength of togetherness while highlighting the role of women during lockdown

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Next time, I will make ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay say ‘When do we start shooting, nanba?’

Lyricist-filmmaker Arunraja Kamaraj on his latest single ‘Kannakkuzhi Azhage’ and the film that almost happened with actor Vijay

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Ilaiyaraaja and SPB join hands for ‘Bharath Bhoomi’

The video song was released on Ilaiyaraaja’s official YouTube channel on Saturday

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This studio in Kerala capital provides facilities to host performances for live streaming

Cameo Light Studio in Thiruvananthapuram will be hosting a series of performances, many of which will be streamed online

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Scientists spot 29 new genes behind problem drinking

The research was done by a team from Yale Universty and the study was published in journal ‘Nature Neuroscience’

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Disney+ Hotstar new arrivals in June: ‘Jojo Rabbit’, ‘Ford vs Ferrari’, ‘Perry Mason’

Two Oscar-winning films, a behind-the-scenes look into the making of 'Frozen 2' and a new origin show on American fiction’s legendary criminal defense lawyer

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Wild Wild West is winning hearts of foodies in Delhi!

With food delivery now the norm, Wild Wild West delivers across Delhi

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Get ready to party with Zouk Phuturescapes this weekend

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has teamed up with nightclub Zouk Singapore to organise Zouk Phuturescapes — a series of virtual parties for audienc

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What you need to know before PlayStation’s ‘The Future of Gaming’ event

The virtual event, scheduled for the early hours of June 5 (India time), could finally answer gamers’ questions about the PlayStation 5 and its exclusive gaming content

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Joy of Anubhava discusses Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s alternate take on the Mahabharata

Discussion on ‘The Palace of Illusions’

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The best of lyricist Yogesh: A musical tribute

Veteran lyricist Yogesh was the man behind the songs of many films like ‘Anand’ and ‘Rajnigandha’, passed away in Mumbai on Friday. Here is a musical tribute to him

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Richa Chadha live on Instagram @the_hindu

In an Instagram Live session on #LockdownWithWeekend, actor Richa Chadha talks about the roles that inspire her. Today at 8 pm on @the_hindu

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HBO Max greenlights ‘Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020’ from Laura Benanti

The special is inspired by Benanti’s ‘Sunshine Songs’ initiative, in which high schoolers upload at-home performances from spring musicals that were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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'Gulabo Sitabo' music review: Folk for the win

The ten-track soundtrack of upcoming Shoojit Sircar film is an earthy earworm through and through

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Anupam Kher to launch his play ‘Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’ digitally

Anupam Kher’s autobiographical play ‘Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’ directed by Feroz Abbas Khan has been staged more than 450 times in 15 years

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Lady Gaga’s album ‘Chromatica’ is out now

The 16-track album which was meant to release in April, was delayed due to COVID-19

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SPIC MACAY’s Anubhav goes online from June 1

About 100 renowned artistes and 15,000 children from India and abroad are expected to participate in the annual convention

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Homebound but in high spirits, with home-delivered cocktails

As weekends at home become the norm, home-delivered cocktails and big brand campaigns for premium spirits could help bring the party indoors

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Butterfly migration in the Western Ghats

It is that time of the year when butterflies migrate, moving en masse in a bright, dramatic surge. Experts tell us what to look out for

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When Indian folk art finds a viral muse

From masked women in pattachitra paintings to warli compositions tracking the spread of the virus — here’s how Indian folk artists are documenting the crisis

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Pick of the week: Online events to catch

Concerts, stand-up and other online events you just can’t miss

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How event planners are adapting to the world of virtual shows

From comedy to music and summer camps to workshops, organisers and ticketing platforms are adapting to the world of virtual shows

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Jimmy Fallon’s blackface controversy: Jamie Foxx comes to comedian's support

Fallon, who hosts ‘The Tonight Show’ on NBC, has apologised for the two-decade old clip from his ‘Saturday Night Live!’ days

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Cate Blanchett to star in movie adaptation of ‘Borderlands’ video game

In the film, directed by Eli Roth, Blanchett will essay the role of Lilith, one of the main protagonists in the game series

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Stars will have to reduce their price: Mani Ratnam on films and filmmaking in a post-COVID world

In a webinar session, the veteran filmmaker spoke about the various challenges posed by the pandemic with regard to the craft of filmmaking

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Malayalam music video ‘Chaayappaattu’ by Sithara Krishnakumar muses about lockdown

Writer-director Muhsin Parari has written the lyrics, while composer Gopi Sundar has shot the visuals

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Then the chef broke a coconut

Chefs and diners connect online, share recipes and send each other care packages

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India’s cycling communities are pedalling for a sustainable commute option post-COVID-19

Spokes of Change: Could the new normal be better?

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When ants ‘starred’ in a Malayalam film

Rajeesh Pothavoor’s short film involved watching anthills and their inhabitants

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A family that sings together

A group of cousins has made their lockdown days memorable by launching a music video on YouTube

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‘Listen to Her’, a short film by Nandita Das, exhorts women to break the silence on domestic violence

The surge in domestic violence motivated Nandita Das to make the film and include the helpline numbers to reach out for help

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Alia Bhatt joins ‘Harry Potter At Home’ initiative, reads from ‘Philosopher’s Stone’

Alia teamed up with Hollywood star Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen to do the reading

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'My Bloody Jeans': When a pair of jeans tells a story

The Malayalam short film by JAS trains the spotlight on women’s safety

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Amole Gupte live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

Today on #LockdownWithWeekend, go beyond Disney and Pixar to explore kids’ movies by Hindi, Bengali, Iranian and Italian filmmakers

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Sonu Sood airlifts 177 Odia girls from Kerala

A special aircraft was called from Bangalore to airlift the girls from Kochi.

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India’s cycling communities are pedalling for a sustainable commute option post-COVID-19

Spokes of Change: Could the new normal be better?

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Why shouldn’t designers sell masks?

Making a case for personal fashion statements and why a medical necessity can also be decorative

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When every order is a seed: How to buy produce in advance and aid farmer rescue projects

Apples, honey and veterinary kits — how these social entrepreneurs are getting consumers involved in farmer rescue projects

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Butterfly migration in the Western Ghats

It is that time of the year when butterflies migrate, moving en masse in a bright, dramatic surge. Experts tell us what to look out for

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‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ review: Does the Jyotika film make a good argument?

‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ on Amazon Prime Video starring Jyotika comes across as a middling courtroom drama, but could have been a powerful film had more work went into its structuring

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Lockdown has forced Indian cinema to script a new sequel to filmmaking

For now, everyone is shooting at home, going OTT, creating... and waiting

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Apple TV+ new arrivals: ‘Central Park’, the ‘Dads’ documentary’ and more

A new animated musical comedy, the season finale of Chris Evans’ ‘Defending Jacob’ and two intriguing documentaries come to the platform

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‘Run’ review: A lacklustre psychological thriller

Navdeep is the saving grace of ‘Run’, the first made-for-OTT Telugu film

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Netflix new arrivals: ‘Space Force’, Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Choked’, ‘Dark’ Season 3 and more

A new show from the creators of ‘The Office’, several favourites return and an Oscar-winning director’s war drama are all part of the offerings to come

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SPIC MACAY’s Anubhav goes online from June 1

About 100 renowned artistes and 15,000 children from India and abroad are expected to participate in the annual convention

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Make your mangoes outlive summer

There are multiple ways to cling to your favourite fruit a little while longer, and most of them involve life in the freezer

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Tired of video calls? You’re not alone

Why video calls that were supposed to keep us employed and connected with friends and family are leaving us drained

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Landmark films, golden memories

Stars reveal what makes certain films close to their hearts

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Spotlight on the Nayaka

References were taken from ancient texts and Sanskrit literature by dancer Anupama Kylash to highlight various facets of a hero and the role of a companion

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‘Wellness check’ during lockdown

A virtual play with three students and a drama teacher focuses on mental health care

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NASA chief: ‘We want Tom Cruise to inspire kids to be the next Elon Musk’

NASA Administrator James Bridenstine and Elon Musk talk about the unprecedented hype that Tom Cruise’s next movie in space has generated

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By the artistes, for the artistes

Purdue University’s lockdown concert series offers a novel kutcheri format

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Virtual space — let the ripple not become a wave

Virtual space — to teach and perform — cannot substitute the traditional

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Dance of the Swan

For veteran Kumudini Lakhia, Kathak exponent vibrant at 90, 1956 was an extraordinary year of triumphs

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A bird, Bharati and melody

Carnatic musician R. Suryaprakash and Tamil scholar Dr. Arul Avvai Natarajan join hands for Kuyil Paattu

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L. Shenkar's latest is richly meditative

The violin virtuoso’s new star-studded album comes as a balm during stressful times

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Kalakriti’s new virtual exhibition ‘Sights & Insights’ highlights contemporary art

The Hyderabad gallery’s latest series has artists exploring themes ranging from daily life to culture and roots

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Watch 15 jazz and blues artistes perform as part of the NCPA@home series

NCPA@home presents a jam session between 15 international jazz and blues artistes on one stage. Catch the performance on May 28 at 6 pm on the NCPA Yo

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Henry Cavill discussing return as Superman in upcoming DC film

The British star has appeared as the superhero in ‘Man of Steel’, ‘Superman V Batman’ and ‘Justice League’

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This Delhi doctor’s message went viral

Dr. Ambarish Satwik typed out a message to his colony residents WhatsApp group, and it got forwarded many times over

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Tired of video calls? You’re not alone

Why video calls that were supposed to keep us employed and connected with friends and family are leaving us drained

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Apple finalises deal for Martin Scorsese’s next, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

The inflated budget of more than USD 150 million had led the veteran filmmaker to reach out to Apple, MGM and Netflix

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The ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast are reuniting amidst lockdown

Comedian Josh Gad is getting together Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Sir Ian McKellen and the rest of the cast together on his special ‘Reunited Apart’ episode

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Experts from Ananda in the Himalayas live on Instagram on The Hindu Weekend

This Sunday, The Hindu Weekend's beauty and wellness columnist, Vasudha Rai, talks to two experts from Ananda in the Himalayas.Senior Ayurvedic Physic

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Experts from Ananda in the Himalayas live on Instagram on The Hindu Weekend

This Sunday, The Hindu Weekend's beauty and wellness columnist, Vasudha Rai, talks to two experts from Ananda in the Himalayas.Senior Ayurvedic Physic

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'Betaal' review: These undead shouldn’t have come to life

Instead of soaring, the Netflix's steady start crashes and burns, just like its zombies

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'Listen to Her' review: The several faces of domestic abuse

Nandita Das’ short film brings out the patriarchy, mental and physical violence, and gender roles of parenting, experienced during the lockdown

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KSMDMC: 3.5 lakh metric tonnes of mango to be harvested in June

The Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation hopes to sell the crop at the annual mango mela

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Ananya Cultural Academy celebrates its silver jubilee

Founder RV Raghavendra speaks of the exhaustive library, the 2,500 programmes in the last 25 years and the help extended to musicians during the lockdown

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JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story ‘The Ickabog’ online

The story will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic

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John Krasinski tells Rainn Wilson why he sold ‘Some Good News’

The show became very popular during its eight-episode run, but Krasinski eventually decided to sell it to CBS

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Sonu Sood: ‘Migrant workers built our homes; I couldn’t watch them being homeless’

The actor, who is being hailed as a hero for all the relief work he has taken up voluntarily, talks to us about his 'Ghar Bhejo' campaign

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What post-COVID school life may look like

When educational institutions eventually open, it appears to be an uphill task for students, teachers and parents to collectively ensure strict adherence of safety protocols

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Mercedes-Benz to introduce 10 new models in 2020, unveils two AMG models at ₹1.33 crore & ₹2.48 crore

These two are the additions to the Mercedes-AMG portfolio in India.

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COVID-19: Telugu plays shine on digital platform

Telangana Online Theatre Festival has opened new doors for Telugu theatre lovers

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It’s fresh from the garden produce for these neighbours in Kerala capital

A group of neighbours in Thiruvananthapuram has transformed a plot of land into a vegetable garden

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Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ surpasses ‘Baahubali 2’ collections, when adjusted for inflation

The Bollywood star said that his 1977 film made ₹7.25 crores upon release, a figure that would cross the ‘Baahubali 2’ collections if adjusted

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‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ to now get an Amazon web-series

The series will place Lisbeth Salander in the contemporary world with a new setting, characters and story

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Tom Cruise’s movie in space to be directed by Doug Liman

Cruise and Elon Musk are collaborating with NASA for the movie to be shot aboard a real SpaceX vessel

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‘I had questions for Nolan everyday,’ says John David Washington on ‘Tenet’

Actor says he was surprised by some of the information that Nolan decided to give to the audience through the second trailer

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Sendhil Ramamurthy sets the record straight about the ‘thakkali sambar’ controversy from ‘Never Have I Ever’

In an Instagram Live with The Hindu Weekend, the actor also announced he has done voice-work for two major video games, while chatting about his experiences as one of the few actors-of-colour in early 2000s Hollywood

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Lockdown blues? Drive through different cities with this app

Musical Drive, a web app developed by 19-year-old Khushil Shah, simulates the first-person view of a driver in a car, replete with street sounds and radio stations

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Sendhil Ramamurthy sets the record straight about the ‘thakkali sambar’ controversy from ‘Never Have I Ever’ which broke Tamil Internet

In an Instagram Live with The Hindu Weekend, the actor also announced he has done voice-work for two major video games, while chatting about his experiences as one of the few actors-of-colour in early 2000s Hollywood

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‘Surrendering to the director enriches you as an actor,' says Betaal's Viineet Kumar

The actor on playing a character in 'Betaa'l, who struggles with his past and dark secrets and what makes OTT an attractive medium

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Director Pushpendra Nath Misra on the slice-of-life comedy in 'Ghoomketu'

Debutant filmmaker speaks about Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Anurag Kashyap becoming co-actors for the first time

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‘Surrendering to the director enriches you as an actor’

Viineet Kumar on playing a character in Betaal, who struggles with his past and dark secrets and what makes OTT an attractive medium

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‘The benefit of OTT is its wide audience’

Debutant director Pushpendra Nath Misra on his film Ghoomketu’s digital release and writing for different formats

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Upsized tyresVishal, Mumbai: For my 2017 Honda City, which tyres would be best for city and occasional highway driving: Bridgestone, Michelin or Good

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Lockdown blues? Drive through different cities with this app

Musical Drive, a web app developed by 19-year-old Khushil Shah, simulates the first-person view of a driver in a car, replete with street sounds and radio stations

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Summer nostalgia: For the love of pickles and ‘vadiyaalu’

The process of planning, making and preserving pickles and vadiyaalu lift up the spirits

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Watch | India's 'superfood' jackfruit goes global

A video on jackfruit's growing popularity as a superfood meat alternative across the world

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India line-up for ‘We Are One: A Global Film Festival’ unveiled

10-day digital festival on YouTube will feature over 100 films co-curated by prestigious partner festivals

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Buying a used Hyundai i20 Active

The cross-hatch is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, making it worth considering

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Bold and beautiful

The aggressive BMW F 900 R makes a lasting first impression because it looks like it is all set to punch you in the face

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‘Chintu ka Birthday’ to release on Zee5

The film set in the backdrop of the early days of the US-led war on Iraq in 2003 is touted as a family enteratiner and releases on the streaming platform on June 5

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When Ghungroo danced to Ghazal’s tune, online

Dancer-actress Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Gayatri Asokan collaborate live on Instagram to mark their 20 years in films

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Bangalore Hindi Theatre pays tribute to Girish Karnad with the Karnad Monologue Contest

This theatre contest is open to everyone, of all age groups, irrespective of their experience in theatre or acting

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COVID 19: A photo-artist’s tribute to the victims of COVID-19

A medical doctor and photographer, Unni Krishnan Pulikkal, pays a tribute to the COVID -19 victims of India through his current project: Zen Spots of the Fallen Leaves

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Spatial design for gatherings in post pandemic times

Project Platypus, the brainchild of Bengaluru-based SortedPandit, is a competition that requires designing a space for a gathering of not less than 10 people, keeping in mind social distancing. You can use technology, but it must have a physical experience

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IIHS film screenings move online with ‘Being Bhaijaan’

While the film is available on the PSBT YouTube channel, there will be a discussion with the filmmakers on May 27 at 6 pm on Zoom and the IIHS Facebook page

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Malayalam director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan on collaborating with Manju Warrier in ‘A’hr (Kayattam)’

Sanal Kumar Sasidharan speaks about the hardships the cast and the crew faced while filming ‘A’hr (Kayattam)’

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Jyotika: ‘Every time I saw an unintelligent woman shown on screen, it raised a lot of questions in my mind’

The actor explains the thought process behind ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ releasing on Amazon Prime this Friday, and why it shouldn’t be considered just a docu-drama

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Gucci, Saint Laurent seek radical redo of fashion calendars

Luxury brands rethink the pace of fashion to cope with a post-COVID-19 world

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Sonu Sood launches toll free number to help migrants reach home

The actor has transported workers to far off states such as Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand and UP

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Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’ franchise to get an animated series now

The first season will have 52 half-hour episodes and the makers are in conversation with various OTT platforms

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Thus flowed the toddy or ‘white water’ across Telangana villages, during the COVID-19 lockdown

Post-lockdown lifting, the writer heads to Siddipet, Telangana, to speak to toddy tappers about the emerging supply chain for freshly-extracted toddy

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‘Wild Karnataka’ to be narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Prakash Raj among others

Premiering on June 5, World Environment Day, the Discovery documentary has actors Rajkummar Rao and Rishab Shetty on board as well

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‘Bell Bottom’: Akshay Kumar listens to virtual script narration from director

The film follows the story of one of India’s forgotten heroes and is said to be inspired by true events

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Mangalore musicians Ashwin Shriyan and Nishith Hegde come up with new single

Ashwin and Nishith, apart from composing jingles, have worked with several Hindi film singers

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John Abraham to remake ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ in Hindi

Directed by Sachy and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon, the Malayalam, film released earlier this year and was a huge box office success

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Karan Johar reveals that his house staff have tested positive for COVID-19

The filmmaker said the family members and other staff are not showing any symptoms but have taken swab test, the result of which was negative

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Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

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Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

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Two professors from CKP use the lockdown to create art

While A Sridhar Murthy has done a series of paintings to represent another planet, D Rajagopal finished three acrylic paintings, 15 pen drawings and an intricate Tanjore painting

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Progress over perfection: These podcasts are all about body postivity

From Jameela Jamil’s I Weigh to Nicole Byer’s Why Won’t You Date Me?, these body image positivity talks are for your weekly Podcast recommendations.

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Producers’ Guild recommends new protocol to be followed after film productions resume

The exhaustive report offers standard operating procedures for almost every department and professional at film and TV shoots

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Coronavirus lockdown | Theatres need govt. help, says AGS Cinemas CEO

‘Halls should be allowed to screen early morning shows’

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‘Wonderful 101’ review: this remastered video game gets a second chance to shine

One of the best games on the Wii U gets some remastered love and a second chance to shine and be Wonderful 101

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When theatres take on OTT platforms

Can OTT platforms ever replace or reproduce the old charm of cinema? Let us find out

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In just 10 minutes, ‘Modulation Nowhere’ takes innocence and trust to an unusual space

Brooklyn-based filmmaker Todd Bogin explains why his award-winning short film ‘Modulation Nowhere’, is centred around a violin

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Entries invited for online music festival conducted by Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum

The festival is held in connection with World Music Day that falls on June 21

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Are you in digital overdrive?

Into lockdown 4.0 now, we have spent little time outdoors and too much indoors on screens. Doctors help us lighten eye strain

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Here’s how COVID-19 has changed the rules of eating out

As restaurants fire up their cooking ranges and open their doors for takeaways, there is a mixed response from the people about ordering out

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Entries invited for online music festival conducted by Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum

The festival is held in connection with World Music Day that falls on June 21

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HC paves way for release of ‘Betaal’ on Netflix

A scripwriter had claimed that the projections made by the producers of ‘Betaal’ had infringed on his copyright, and was plagiarised from his fictional story

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Tochi Raina, Ricky Kej and Usha Uthup in Hungama’s online concert line-up

Hungama has roped in over 75 independent artists from around the world for its Independent Together concert

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Tovino Thomas hits out at ‘religious fanatics’ for destroying the church set of his film ‘Minnal Murali’

The members of Antharashtra Hindu Parishad (AHP) and Bajrang Dal claimed responsibility for the vandalism, with Kerala CM promising that action will be taken against them

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Right wing activists demolish film set at Kalady

The Facebook page of Hari Palode, general secretary of Antharashtra Hindu Parishad (AHP), said that the demolition was done by activists of Bajrang Dal

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First OTT original Telugu film ‘Run’ to première on May 29

Director Lakshmikanth Chenna’s psychological thriller stars Navdeep and Pujitha Ponnada

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Disney’s new animated show ‘Mira, Royal Detective’ celebrates India’s cultural diversity globally

Starring the likes of Freida Pinto and Kal Penn as voice artistes, the show is now available on Disney+ Hotstar in India

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Apple TV+ promotes its kid-friendly shows ‘Ghost Writer’, ‘Here We Are’ and others

Apple has released an advert on YouTube and other channels to promote child-friendly movies and shows on its Apple TV+ streaming service

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‘Homecoming’ review: An eminently watchable thrill-ride, despite its flaws

Season 2 does not have too much propulsive power, and basically riffs off season 1’s premise instead of taking a new route and uncovering some other villainy of the military-pharma complex

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Lockdown special episodes of ‘Amrutham Dhvitheeyam’

Two episodes of the Telugu series, shot entirely in the respective actors’ homes, will première on May 27

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Venice Film Festival to go ahead with 2020 edition in September

Luca Zaia, governor of Veneto, said on Sunday that the festival will be held as planned

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Ajit Andhare live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

Ajit Andhare, the Chief Operating Officer at Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, talks about the future of the film industry today at 5 pm on @thehinduweekend Instagram

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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan gives tips on Indian classical music

Ustad Amajd Ali Khan, sarod maestro, tells us what kind of music he is listening to during lockdown

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Why Jessie matters, be it ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa’ or ‘Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn’

A quarantine rewatch of Gautham Menon’s 2010 modern-day classic brings intriguing perspective to his recently-released short — and the characterisation of Trisha’s most fascinating role till date

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Rebekah Blank live on @thehinduweekend Instagram

Gluten intolerant? Cutting back on sugar? Join Fabcafe’s health food chef Rebekah Blank to talk new beauty foods and simple recipes such as coconut yogurt

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Ranga Shankara launches play streaming programme

Watch plays such as ‘Fish Tree Moon’, ‘Circle of Life’, and ‘Chippi the Chipkali’, and more on YouTube

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Actor Kiran Kumar tests positive for COVID-19

The 74-year-old actor said he is asymptomatic and is doing “absolutely fine.”

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When the future, present and past crisscross in Malayalam short film ‘Vuja De’

Joby Varghese’s short film seamlessly moves between the future, the present and the past

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Reusabale, breathable and sustainable masks that help you flaunt #UseLocal

As masks become an important part of everyday attire owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at a few options that are practical even as they are fun and stylish. And, yes you can even be Batman.

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Muhammed Musthafa’s Surabhi Lakshmi-starrer ‘Niqab’ does well on YouTube

The short film by the actor-director is an intriguing take on the niqab

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Pixar’s ‘Out’ introduces studio’s first gay lead character

The nine-minute short film on Disney+ follows a man named Greg, who is trying to hide his sexuality from his parents

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Your lockdown guide to must-watch live gigs

Your weekly Live Gigs list features a mix of musical performances, innovative comedy and serious discussions about the situation of the indie industry

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Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever’: Promise squandered by clichés

Kaling gives the stage to an Indian American heroine, but spoils it with hackneyed diaspora tropes and a very dated fixation on sex

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Meet the man who is on a mission to travel the world without stepping into an aircraft. He has visited 194 countries so far

Thor runs aboard container ships on the Atlantic, walks inside flooded caves, and wakes up with strange bugs. He is now stuck in Hong Kong, and is nine countries short of finishing his world tour.

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Vijay Sethupathi fights for a cause in ‘Ka Pae Ranasingam’

The teaser to the actor’s upcoming film was uploaded to YouTube and features him taking on the administration yet again

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Zee Telugu celebrates 25 years of ‘SA Re Ga Ma Pa’ with virtual digital concert

The concert for a cause takes viewers down memory lane with musical performances

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Hotel Savera is adapting itself to the new normal by launching take away combo for Ramzan

When lockdown began, about 120 staff moved into Chennai’s Hotel Savera to look after 12 stranded guests. Now, they are launching takeaways for Ramzan

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Get a taste of lockdown meals at Café Lota

It’s a time to keep our resilience high by reaching for the familiar at this eatery near Pragati Maidan

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Zee5 acquires Tamil film ‘Mamakiki’

The long-delayed film featuring RJ Ramesh Thilak and filmmaker Nalan Kumarasamy among others is set to premiere on the digital platform on May 30

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GV Prakash Kumar and Gautham Menon unite for a film

The duo will share screen space in an action-thriller movie helmed by filmmaker Vetri Maaran’s associate

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Salman Khan unveils ‘Bad Boy’ poster, debut of Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi

The heroine Amrin is the daughter of the film’s producer Sajid Qureshi

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Ranveer Singh bats for Indian Sign language to be declared an official language

Bollywood actor also released rapper-poet Spitfire’s ‘Vartalap’, a first sign language video

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Avila Juliet from Coimbatore makes handicrafts out of coconut shells

There has been no lockdown of Avila Juliet’s creativity and craftsmanship as she continues to create beautiful things from the coconut

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Sendhil Ramamurthy live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

With roles in ‘Never Have I Ever’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘The Flash’, Sendhil Ramamurthy talks about the sci-fi and espionage trend, and sets the record straight on “thakkali sadam”

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Adding blend of spices to meal may help reduce inflammation:Study

The findings were published in the ‘Journal of Nutrition’

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Adding blend of spices to meal may help reduce inflammation:Study

The findings were published in the ‘Journal of Nutrition’

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‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ turns 25, will get new title track by Amaal and Armaan Malik

The new ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ track will be presented as ‘India Ka Naya Music Anthem’ during the ‘Ek Desh, Ek Raag’ concert on May 24, celebrating the silver jubilee of the TV show

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‘Avatar’ movie sequel to resume production in New Zealand

Released in 2009, ‘Avatar’ had been the highest-grossing movie of all time until July 2019 when it was overtaken by superhero flick ‘Avengers: Endgame’

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Rekindle love for Telugu with Lavanya Srinivas’ online stories

The storytelling sessions promise to keep us engaged and aid in dealing and healing with this pandemic

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BoF’s Imran Amed: fashion’s survival guide

In a Zoom interaction for #LockdownWithWeekend, Imran Amed, founder and CEO of Business of Fashion, talks about the future of fashion and how stakeholders can overcome the challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic

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Walking or cycling to work may reduce early death risk: Study

For the findings, published in the journal ‘The Lancet Planetary Health,’ the researchers conducted a study on more than 300,000 commuters

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Dining dummies help cafe-goers adhere to social distancing in Lithuania

Mannequins dressed in clown hats and couture frocks have taken up seats in restaurants in Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius to coax customers back after th

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Unboxing dancers on Instagram

In ‘Boxed’, a new Instagram series, Anita Ratnam invites artistes to improvise

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Chennai’s Devi Theatre turns 50, spruced up during lockdown phase

The theatre has a rich cinematic history, with the first screening held on May 23, 1970, for the film Sweet Charity

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An animation video that evokes the feeling of walking through Kerala countryside on a rainy day

Ajai PK’s animation video, ‘A Rainy Day in Kerala’ captures the feel of Kerala after it rains

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The return of the kaftan

A celebrity essential during lockdown, this ‘day to night’ garment is all set for the long haul

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Shorter menus, local substitutes?

Noma’s Rene Redzepi leads the way, and the democratisation of luxury dining begins

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Tribute: Phillip Zarrilli (1947-2020) — The mindful thespian

He came to India at 29 to learn Kathakali but discovered kalaripayattu, and went on to make the integration of mind and body the core of his practice

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This Kerala shutterbug has a photograph for each day of the lockdown

Photographer Arun Kunjunny from Thiruvananthapuram has documented each day of the lockdown to battle COVID-19 with photographs that he clicked in and around his home

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This Kerala shutterbug has a photograph for each day of the lockdown

Photographer Arun Kunjunny from Thiruvananthapuram has documented each day of the lockdown to battle COVID-19 with photographs that he clicked in and around his home

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Filmmaker Aruna Raje Patil to hold session for seniors

The programme is part of The Pathbreakers series by Silver Talkies

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Jonita Gandhi and Ashwin Adwani’s electronic rendition of a folk classic for Lost Stories

Lost Stories has unveiled the single ‘Mai ni meriye’, a rendition of the folk song ‘Chamba’, by singers Jonita Gandhi and Ashwin Adwani

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How chef and actor Jeevan Kumar coordinated a massive social drive during the lockdown in Hyderabad

Telugu actor and chef Jeevan Kumar helped in cooking and distributing food for 2.5 lakh people in Hyderabad, and organised essentials for those in need

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Kerala gives a push for tuber cultivation during COVID-19 lockdown

With food security emerging as a priority during the lockdown, the State is promoting tuber cultivation

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Over 75 artistes join hands for online gig ‘The Independent Together’

The multi-format online gig will take place on May 31 and feature prominent names including Usha Uthup, Ricky Tej and Manasi Scott among others

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Singer-songwriter Sanjeeta Bhattacharya’s new single, ‘Watercolour’ is out

The song, released on her birthday, speaks of an “unfinished kind of love"

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Musician Shyamala Bhave no more

Well known classical musician Shyamala G Bhave passed away at Bengaluru on Friday morning. She was 79.Bhave performed mostly in Hindustani style, but

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‘Ghoomketu’ movie review: Oddly lost in another time and world

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s film has taken too long to see the light of the day to have remained impactful

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‘Beanpole’ movie review: Redefining women at war

Intimate, poignant and captivatingly shot, Beanpole beautifully executes the age-old adage of storytelling: show, don’t tell

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Instagram account 6ftlove creates a grid of global solidarity during COVID-19

A trans US-India team aims to create Instagram’s largest network of people who are physically distancing, with illustrations and personal stories

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Watch the new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’: All about manipulating time

The main protagonist in the movie has to reverse-engineer time in order to stop World War III

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Prithviraj Sukumaran and ‘Aadujeevitham’ team return to India from Jordan

The Malayalam actor, along with a 58-member cast and crew, was stranded at a desert camp in Wadi Rum, due to the coronavirus pandemic for around two months

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This Kerala shutterbug has a photograph for each day of the lockdown

Photographer Arun Kunjunny from Thiruvananthapuram has documented each day of the lockdown to battle COVID-19 with photographs that he clicked in and around his home

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Tamil television serials given the green signal to resume shooting

The directive from Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami follows discussions held with FEFSI and small screen producers’ association

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COVID-19: Kerala Tourism looks at the local traveller to kickstart tourism

In a bid to restart tourism post COVID-19, industry stakeholders launch ‘Keralam Kaanaam’, an initiative to offer hotels and experiences to local travellers at competitive prices

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Srinivas Reddy’s biography of Krishnadevaraya is a throwback to the glorious Vijayanagara Empire

Author Srinivas Reddy discusses his biography of emperor Krishnadevaraya, whom he likes to describe as poet-king

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Mohanlal announces ‘Drishyam 2: The Resumption’ on his 60th birthday

Seven years after the first film, the Malayalam superstar and director Jeethu Joseph release a promo for the sequel of their 2013 blockbuster

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Kumudini Lakhia: The lovable diva of choreography

Tracking the journey of Kumudini Lakhia, the unconventional dance icon, who turned 90 on May 17

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‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ trailer: Jyotika fights for justice

The film produced by actor Suriya’s 2D Entertainment streams worldwide on Amazon Prime Video from May 29

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The craft connect during COVID

Online sale has come to the rescue of artisans in a big way, directly linking them to buyers

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‘Game of Thrones’ stars Peter Dinklage, Jason Momoa reunite for vampire thriller ‘Good Bad & Undead’

Dinklage will essay the role of Van Helsing, while Momoa will play a vampire

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‘What Are The Odds?’ movie review: An uptight teen drama

Megha Ramaswamy’s Netflix film puts whimsy on a pedestal over substance and eccentricity remains an embellishment

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Mubi launches new ‘Library’ section with films of Kieślowski, David Lynch, among others

A treasure-trove of world cinema, the section features curated retrospectives and contemporary festival favourites

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Chennai architect explores the city’s windows through illustrations

Chennai’s past is reflected in its buildings. Sunil Raghavendher K explores the city’s architectural styles through illustrations, in a series titled ‘Windows of Madras’

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Rana Daggubati gets engaged to Miheeka Bajaj at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad

The 35-year-old ‘Baahubali’star had earlier in the month announced that he’s getting married to the entrepreneur who is also from Hyderbad

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Eloquent lines of Venkatapathy

They are present in all the forms of D. Venkatapathy’s body of work

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‘Donate Through Photography’ initiative brings works of masters to the fore during the COVID-19 lockdown

The fund raising initiative curated by Bandi V Ramana and Srikanth Alle showcases limited edition archival prints

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Aussie band The Buckleys set for India debut with virtual tour

Australian band The Buckleys will perform virtually for Indian music lovers on May 29

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Zarrilli’s work embodied silence

The silence of attentive and respectful listening — his theatre was indeed a spectacle in listening

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Indie artiste Vivek Verma is set to release his single ‘Aashiyana’, post lockdown

The teaser of Indie music composer, producer, playback singer Vivek Verma’s new single ‘Aashiyana’ promises to be a feel-good music video

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‘For each individual, their favourite Mohanlal film would be different’

Filmmakers and co-stars pick their favourite Mohanlal films, while sharing their memories of working with the superstar, on the occasion of his 60th birthday

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On Mohanlal’s 60th birthday, remembering 10 of his finest performances

From his stunning portrayal of a movie star-turned-Chief Minister in ‘Iruvar’ to pulling off a Shakespearean tragedy in ‘Kireedam’, the actor’s career makes for a fascinating highlight reel

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Snyder cut version of ‘Justice League’ to finally come out on HBO Max in 2021

The prayers of DC fans have finally been answered as Warner Bros has announced that it will be releasing the mythical ‘Snyder-cut’ version of its sup

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Kerala musicians busy as ever

They are performing, teaching and gathering funds for indigent artistes

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Akshay Anantpadmanabhan — at home in any genre

The mridangist straddles multiple spheres with ease

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When Agam the Carnatic rock band went live on Instagram with MetroPlus

In an Instagram takeover and live combined, Harish Sivaramakrishnan and Swamy Seetharam answered followers’ questions and took requests for 45 minutes, under #AtHomeWithMetroPlus

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L Subramaniam releases video extolling unity

Legendary musicians in India with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Voices and global instrumentalists come together for the violin maestro’s video

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Chennai architect explores the city’s windows through illustrations

Chennai’s past is reflected in its buildings. Sunil Raghavendher K explores the city’s architectural styles through illustrations, in a series titled ‘Windows of Madras’

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No IPL, no problem! Here’s how star cricketers are keeping themselves busy during lockdown

CSK’s Harbhajan Singh has come a long way from eating cornflakes for dinner to now experimenting with every meal he cooks. The former Indian spinner is not alone. Shikhar Dhawan, for instance, has dropped his bat for something else made out of a piece of wood.

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Farm to home concept is gaining momentum during the COVID 19 crisis

Over the past month, organic farmers have been finding inventive ways to connect directly with customers and deliver produce to apartments. Just in time for the current surge of interest in fresh, seasonal and indigenous food

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Dubai restaurants turn creative amid COVID-19

Running a restaurant in Dubai, where a discerning international clientele has more than twice as many dining options per head as in New York, was a cu

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Madhuri Dixit turns singer, debut single ‘Candle’ to release on Saturday

The Bollywood actor-dancer said that the music and its lyrics bring a lot of positivity and define hope

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Sasikumar to act in ‘Mundhanai Mudichu’ remake

The remake will see Sasikumar reprising the role played by K Bhagyaraj

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Mollywood actor Roshan Mathew set to make Bollywood début with Anurag Kashyap’s Netflix original ‘Choked’

The young actor plays a musician who moves to Mumbai to follow his dreams in Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai that premières on Netflix on June 5

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Indian honey bees need some love

Apis Mellifera, a European import, produces 75% of India’s honey. But the conversation needs to move away from ‘foreigners’ and honey, and look at why our indigenous bees can better the lives and yields of farmers

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Steven Soderbergh has written a sequel to Palme d’Or winner ‘Sex, Lies, and Videotape’

The director has revealed that he has finished writing the sequel to his iconic 1989 film during the coronavirus-led lockdown

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Sculptor and artist Kalyan S Rathore on the intersection of math and art

The sculptor and artist says foam can be interpreted as algorithms to open applications

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Sculptor and artist Kalyan S Rathore on the intersection of math and art

The sculptor and artist says foam can be interpreted as algorithms to open applications

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Bong Joon Ho set to publish ‘Parasite: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards’ as the film turns one

The celebrated South Korean-director is known for extensively storyboarding his scenes before shooting.

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‘Parasite’ turns one, Bong Joon-ho celebrates by publishing film’s storyboards

Fans can get a glimpse into the creative mind of the Oscar-winning director as he publishes ‘Parasite: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards’ in the US

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David Warner wishes Jr. NTR a happy birthday by dancing to ‘Pakka Local’ song

The Australian cricketer and his wife once again took to TikTok to attempt replicating the Telugu star’s dance moves from the popular song

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Tom Hanks’ war drama ‘Greyhound’ skips theatres, goes directly to Apple TV Plus

Sony Pictures was originally planning to release the film on June 12, but the coronavirus pandemic made it reconsider its strategy

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Lost Stories on YouTube’s global artist development program, Foundry

DJ/producer duo Prayag Mehta and Rishab Joshi of Lost Stories have become the first Indian artists to be a part of Foundry

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Fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens unveils a never seen image of NTR to mark his birthday

A photograph by Daboo Ratnani showing NTR flaunting his ripped muscles brings cheer to his fans

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On Netflix's latest 'Betaal': Rise of the zombie Redcoats

Co-directors Patrick Graham and Nikhil Mahajan talk about the upcoming paranormal show that hopes to reinvent the zombie genre

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Musician Varun Sunil’s lockdown playlist recommendations

For your weekly Playlist, Varun Sunil, composer, percussionist and founder of the band Masala Coffee, shares with us the songs that relax him

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'Twilight' actor found dead with girlfriend in Las Vegas

An actor in the film Twilight and his girlfriend were found dead last week in a Las Vegas condominium, authorities said Tuesday. Clark County Coroner

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Musician Varun Sunil’s lockdown playlist recommendations

For your weekly Playlist, Varun Sunil, composer, percussionist and founder of the band Masala Coffee, shares with us the songs that relax him

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Sculptor and artist Kalyan S Rathore on the intersection of math and art

The sculptor and artist says foam can be interpreted as algorithms to open applications

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Musician Varun Sunil’s lockdown playlist recommendations

For your weekly Playlist, Varun Sunil, composer, percussionist and founder of the band Masala Coffee, shares with us the songs that relax him

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Meet India’s inspiring farmers who pivot, adapt and keep supplying fresh produce during the lockdowns

Even as large grocery stores went bare during the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers struggled to find buyers for their produce during lockdown, highlighting the importance of supporting local farms. MetroPlus speaks to these farmers who have adapted to the challenging new measures:

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COVID-19: Deepika Padukone has joined hands with Instagram to curate a ‘Wellness Guide’

This is a part of Instagram’s new feature to keep people inspired during these tough times

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Musician Varun Sunil’s lockdown playlist recommendations

For your weekly Playlist, Varun Sunil, composer, percussionist and founder of the band Masala Coffee, shares with us the songs that relax him

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COVID-19: Deepika Padukone has joined hands with Instagram to curate a ‘Wellness Guide’

This is a part of Instagram’s new feature to keep people inspired during these tough times

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When 10 filmmakers came together to shoot ‘The Lockdown Shorts’ virtually

‘The Lockdown Shorts’ brings 10 filmmakers together to tell stories, while adhering to physical distancing

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Gear up for online indie concerts

Chennai-based Riffbook.org offers online concerts to support independent musicians during the lockdown

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Ilaiyaraaja’s tech-savvy drummer, R. Purusothaman, dies

Mr. Purusothaman, who died in Chennai on Tuesday, was 70 and is survived by two sons

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I was in awe of Kamal Haasan, tweets Mckenzie Westmore on her association with the actor

The actor took to Twitter to reminisce her childhood days spending time with Kamal Haasan

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Lilly Wachowski reacts to Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump over ‘The Matrix’ red pill tweet

In a cryptic Twitter post over the weekend, Musk wrote “Take the red pill” with an emoji of a red rose

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COVID-19: Artist Vijay Belde throws a ‘Paint your mask challenge’

The Hyderabad-based artist hopes his social media campaign will prepare us to make masks a part of our attire

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Kalyan S Rathore: Soap bubbles as software

The sculptor and artist says foam can be interpreted as algorithms to open applications

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Jr. NTR asks fans to wait for first look of ‘RRR’, says social distancing guidelines have caused delay

‘RRR’ stars Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in lead roles along with Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn

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‘Monkeys with 5G’ by Arivu and Madan Gowri uses pop culture to call out casteism

Rapper-lyricist Arivu and YouTuber Madan Gowri’s new collaboration is a viral song that talks about technological addiction and how it has perhaps blinded people to systemic injustices like casteism

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Salim-Sulaiman to release a new song ‘Maalik Mere’ for Eid

The composer duo Salim-Sulaiman to continue their tradition of unveiling a new song for Eid

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Long distance runner S Balaji suggests podcasts that you can listen to during the lockdown

For your weekly Podcast recommendations, we head to the running tracks. S Balaji, a long-distance runner, who has competed in the Comrades Marathon, Two Oceans Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and all the major ones in India, recommends this list

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A funny take on official meetings

Puneeth BA, who uses social media to promote Kannada cinema, has uploaded four hilarious videos on the new worklife

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Director Abhilash Reddy wanted strugglers, not stars for his web series ‘Loser’

The sports drama with an anthology of three stories has opened to good response, and director Abhilash Reddy weighs in on what worked for the Telugu web series

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Online listening circle for health care workers

Caretharsis is a safe space where doctors and nurses share their experiences freely, without judgement

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Chennai’s artists are helping make its anganwadis safe and creative

The smart anganwadi project aims to do more than just beautify these spaces, and even during lockdown, the creative minds behind it are hard at work

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Lost and found during the lockdown

Some connections that we miss and some that we have rediscovered, during the past two months

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Work-from-home is nice, but the office wants you back

The COVID-19 lockdown offered companies a good opportunity to evaluate the pros and cons of this concept from a relatively long-term perspective

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COVID-19: The return of the tea time snack

All across India, the current lockdown has brought a resurgence of the lost ritual of the 4 o’clock tea, where families gather, conversation flows like chai and forgotten recipes reappear

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Gorkhas demand Amazon’s Paatal Lok drop sexist slur

Members of the Gorkha community in India have taken strong offence at the use of a sexist slur in the second episode of Amazon’s Paatal Lok original s

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Deva interview: ‘Kushi’ proved that I could do more than just ‘gaana’

How the Vijay-Jyotika starrer, which turns 20 this week, helped the veteran music composer break listeners’ notions

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Flight of the Indian honey bee

With World Bee Day (May 20) round the corner, we look at what makes our indigenous foragers so special

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Cooking versus Cleaning: Which task wins in a battle of wits?

Cleaning is a focussed, one-track mindless work that does not get the credit it deserves, but is it any match for the highly complex, immensely creative, and passionately demanding art of cooking? Let’s find out.

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Frozen food will be the new kid in the block: Chef Ritesh Negi

With exponentially rising number of cases of COVID-19 all over the globe, strict codes of conduct have been implemented to cope with the new normal.To

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‘Gears Tactics’ review: Always battle-ready, in true Gears fashion

The action-heavy Gears of War has stepped into the tactical strategy game arena, bringing their signature combat experience to Gears Tactics

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Ruby Patel, first lady of the Parsi Gujarati stage

A theatre veteran, she was equally at home with both popular light-hearted fare and characters with more gravitas

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This photographer spent 1,500 days in museums observing people who end up matching with artworks

On International Museum Day on May 18, meet the photographer who has documented 1200 happy coincidences of colour, form, pattern and style in museums. And, none of these frames are orchestrated or posed for

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Let’s give living a try

Hyderabad-nased Pramod Seshu of Nawab Gang released a new Telugu rap track, ‘Bathukudama’

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Venkat Bharadwaj made ‘The Painter’ during lockdown

The director made the thriller set in five different locations by instructing actors over the phone on the precise shots he needed

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Reimagine iconic album covers from Elvis to Little Mix

Sony Music UK has launched The Colouring Sessions where you can pick from 10 templates and colour it in

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Tamannaah refutes rumours that she turned down Ravi Teja film

‘Baahubali’ actor slams ‘biased perceptions’ over the remunerations commanded by male and female artistes in the film industry

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This photographer spent 1500 days in museums observing people who end up matching with artworks

On International Museum Day, meet the photographer who has documented 1200 happy coincidences of colour, form, pattern and style in museums. And, none of these frames are orchestrated or posed for

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Meet our Indian honey bees

Some fly in dim light, others produce honey that’s highly-valued in Ayurveda. With World Bee Day falling on May 20, what better time to learn more about our indigenous foragers

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Musical notes by Nirali Kartik in lockdown times

Nirali Kartik, a classical vocalist, on how live streaming has become a medium for musicians coping with lockdown

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Rajni Ohria live on @thehinduweekend Instagram

The founder of Ohria Ayurveda will discuss clean haircare rituals and give us a quick tutorial on marma points

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Strong relationships boost physical activity in older adults: Study

The research studied 1,193 adults and the results were published in the ‘Journal of Aging and Physical Activity’

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Strong relationships boost physical activity in older adults: Study

The research studied 1,193 adults and the results were published in the ‘Journal of Aging and Physical Activity’

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Now, Bengalureans can enjoy their favourite craft beer during lockdown

The Karnataka Excise Department has allowed takeaway from microbreweries till June 30 or till stocks last, with restrictions

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This Bengaluru musician has been jamming from his bedroom for 54 days straight

Carlton Braganza promised to perform from his bedroom for two weeks of lockdown. However, as restrictions continue, so do his Jukebox Jammies sessions. One hour a day: 54 nights and counting

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Singer-composer Pradeep Kumar explains why his documentary is a tribute to ‘Thiruppugazh’

The musician, who is currently scoring for the Sivakarthikeyan-produced film ‘Vaazhl’ and Atlee’s production venture ‘Andhagaaram’, shares his experience filming the documentary ‘Arunagiri Perumale’, whose subject is the mystical 15th-Century Tamil saint poet Arunagirinathar

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Lockdown live performances to keep you entertained this week

Your weekly live gigs schedule features a mix of international DJs, the opera, and some much-loved familiar indie-rock

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‘Amour’ to ‘Parasite’: Movies that won top prize at Cannes Film Festival in the last decade — and where to watch them

To get over the disappointment of the Cannes Film Festival not being held this year, here a round-up of movies that bagged the prestigious Palme d’Or in the last 10 years

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Parenting in a post-COVID world

The pandemic has added one more layer to regular anxieties that new-born parents face, but experts say there are ways to fulfil our aspirations

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May’s missing maushis: A Mumbai summer without the itinerant East Indian masala makers

The city’s original ‘Spice Girls’, with their traditional work songs and rhythmic pounding of the many spices that go into the famous East Indian bottle masala blend, are solely missed

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‘Amour’ to ‘Parasite’: Movies that won top prize at Cannes Film Festival, in the last decade

Here is a round-up of movies that bagged the prestigious Palme d’Or in the last 10 years

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Two veteran curators discuss how museums might adapt to a post-COVID-19 scenario and be relevant to Generation Alpha

Unmasking how museums of tomorrow should ideally be are renowned museumologists Deepthi Sasidharan in India and George Jacobin in the U.S. May 18 is International Museum Day

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Ramya Krishnan’s ‘Queen’ comes to the Telugu small screen

Actress Ramya Krishnan on playing Shakti in the series and how she has been making most of her lockdown time

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Shah Rukh Khan posts about his ‘lockdown lessons’

Sharing a photograph of himself, Bollywood superstar penned a note on what he has learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Jacqueline Fernandez invites India to dance from home

Jacqueline Fernandez is launching the online dance competition ‘Home Dancer’ on Disney+ Hotstar, and the five-week show will be hosted by actor Karan Wahi

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‘Loser’ review: Priyadarshi, Annie and Kalpika walk away with the honours

An anthology of three sports stories, Abhilash Reddy’s ‘Loser’ is the new addition to the landscape of Telugu web series

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These online improv formats have clicked with Bengaluru audiences

Improv artistes Balasree Viswanathan and Laxmi Priya talk about the creative spin they have given to their performances

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AIR Bengaluru uploads archival interviews of Kannada art and culture stars

All India Radio Bengaluru has uploaded 24 interviews of luminaries including poets, actors and filmmakers under the Akashavaniya Amoolya Dhwani Bhandara section

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Netflix new arrivals this week: ‘White Lines’, ‘The Love Birds’ and the ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ interactive special

One of the greatest animation shows of all time, a new interactive special, and one more show from the creator of ‘Money Heist’ dominate the list of Netflix arrivals

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‘I Know This Much Is True’ review: A extraordinary Mark Ruffalo cannot save an ultimately exhausting watch

At a time when everyone revels in nostalgia, this show stubbornly looks at history with grimy glasses and leaves you emotionally bruised

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When Morning Glory leads you on to Thai food

A food memory triggers an order of Thai goodness

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Send a Bouquet of Hope to a loved one

People have been sending in photos from all over the world for the digital art collaborative by the Museum of Art & Photography

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Voot’s latest show ‘Go Fun Yourself’ is hosted by Kusha Kapila

A show hosted by Kusha Kapila that challenges your fun quotient

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Capital memories in sepia

Three senior citizens are showcasing online, what the city looked like over half a century ago

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Onir goes live on Instagram on The Hindu Weekend

Onir got acquainted with Pedro Almodovar's cinema pretty late in life, but counts him as his most favourite contemporary filmmaker. Almodovar is someo

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A desi version of Batman, inspired by the ‘Dark Knight’, narrating the tale of COVID-19

Popular film producer Raghunath’s son Vagmi R Yajurvedi has released a short film titled 'The Dark Spread'

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‘Paatal Lok’ review: Powerful performances in consonance with the pulse of the series, make this a gripping watch

There is a steady momentum, an unmistakable sense of force underlining the craft in the new Amazon Prime Video series: from the cinematography to the acting to the atmospherics

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Send a Bouquet of Hope to a loved one

People have been sending in photos from all over the world for the digital art collaborative by the Museum of Art & Photography

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‘Scarface’ reboot to be directed by ‘Call Me By Your Name’ director

Luca Guadagnino will direct the script , which is penned by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen

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Chennai-based singer Nadisha Thomas releases ‘Right As Rain’, her first single

The singer has also worked with renowned composers such as AR Rahman and Anirudh

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Now, PVR ‘disappointed’ with Indian films going directly to streaming platforms

Amazon Prime Video has unveiled its direct-to-service line-up spanning five Indian languages, causing a lot of debate amongst theatre chains in the country

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Bengaluru teen singer comes up with a new single

Rudy Mukta’s new single ‘Funny’, released on May 8, has over 5,000 streams on Spotify

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Voot’s latest show ‘Go Fun Yourself’ is hosted by Kusha Kapila

A show hosted by Kusha Kapila that challenges your fun quotient

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Asha Bhosle launches YouTube channel, egged on by her granddaughter

The first song to be launched on Asha Bhonsle’s YouTube channel is a birthday song ‘Main Hoon’

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Aditi Rao Hydari and Jayasurya’s ‘Sufiyum Sujatayum’ becomes first Malayalam release to get OTT release

Directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas of ‘Karie’ fame, the movie is among the seven Bollywood and regional films acquired by Amazon Prime Video

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‘Never Have I Ever’ is changing the conversation about South Asian women in the entertainment industry, says actor Richa Moorjani

On a #LockdownWithWeekend Instagram Live session on May 12, Moorjani also chats about her lifelong love for kathak and her love for the women in all verticals of ‘Never Have I Ever’

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Pedro Almodóvar’s lockdown diaries: Of laughter and libidos

Continuing the Spanish auteur's lockdown diaries, comedies and thwarted romances

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Producers’ Guild responds strongly to exhibitors on debate over films going directly to OTT platforms

Statement comes in the wake of a post by INOX, denouncing the release of feature films directly on Amazon Prime Video, bypassing theatrical release.

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Innovation and discovery: How online content creators keep audiences engaged during lockdown

The ongoing COVID-19 lockdown presents many creative and technical obstacles for YouTubers and other content creators who just want to have a few giggles and laughs. A few tell MetroPlus how they overcame these challenges:

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'Shakuntala Devi', 'Pon Magal Vandhal' and more: 7 movies to premiere directly on Amazon Prime

The straight to digital slate of films spans five Indian languages, and the titles are scheduled to premiere between May and August.

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'Bogaseyalli Male', a documentary on how Mumbai influenced a writer’s journey

Jayanth Kaikini is the favourite of Kannadigas for more than one reason. An 86-minute documentary on this writer-poet-lyricist was released last year

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'Paatal Lok' creator Sudip Sharma: ‘It’s about people who have a sense of desperation’

The man behind Amazon Prime Video's latest crime-thriller series talks about the state of journalism, creative collaborations and the shift to making a limited OTT series

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IME to hold online summer camp for children

With children stuck at home during this summer, the question of how to keep them engaged is uppermost in parents’ minds.The Indian Music Experience wi

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Narrative monologues by women on marginalised voices

The digital version of The Rainbow is Enough, presented by Theatre for Change, is a series of performances that bring to the fore stories of people we know little about

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No lockdown on creativity! Kerala musicians come out with productions reflecting the times

Composers, singers and technicians collaborate on virtual platforms during lockdown to launch singles and music videos

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How to maintain family relationships during lockdown?

The pandemic has given rise to a steep rise in domestic disputes

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Vidya Balan's 'Shakuntala Devi' to premiere directly on Amazon Prime

The straight to digital slate of films spans five Indian languages and the titles are scheduled to premiere between May and August.

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Sugary drinks up heart disease risk in women by 20 percent: Study

The study included more than 106,000 women and the results were published in the JAHA: Journal of the American Heart Association’

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COVID-19: Michelin-Star chef Vikas Khanna distributes dry ration meals across India

Michelin-Star chef Vikas Khanna, who has successfully distributed four million dry ration meals to the needy across 79 cities in India amidst the COVI

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‘After Life’ to ‘Pandemic’ and ‘Hollywood’, here are Shruti Haasan’s suggestions for lockdown viewing

For your weekly Watch List, actor-singer Shruti Haasan has a few recommendations

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‘Guru Pichumani Iyer showed paternal affection’

His style of playing the Tanam was indeed unique

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An offering to counter the pandemic

An online event found seven dancers invoking divine power for relief

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Veena Pichumani Iyer — stalwart of Thanjavur bani

Pichumani Iyer had an open mind about innovations, which is revealed here

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Drama troupe raises the bar

Stage Creations presents a full-fledged play on digital platform

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Theatre enthusiasts, check out this multifaceted voice workshop

Udaan Performing Arts is in charge of this online voice workshop, which kicks off on May 15

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Malayalam filmmaker M.C Jithin finds his name missing from his film’s credits

The 2018 film ‘Nonsense’ was released on streaming platforms recently, and has the director and as well as the lead actor Rinosh George’s names missing from the credits

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Spotlight on Kathakali singers

Live streaming has brought them closer to the audience

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Passion beyond his years

Young Prahladh has a huge collection of divine drawings

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Marginality in a churning milieu

How a multi-art Indo-Australia collaboration sought to explore the concept from different perspectives

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Cover classics on this music platform

Smule India is connecting people during the lockdown with sing-alongs and karaoke

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The intriguing world of Nayikas

Through abhinaya, a dancer can capture the nuances, provided the subtext is grasped

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Tyagaraja’s imploration, Balamuralikrishna’s genius

On how the legend gave ‘Sri Rama Padhama’ his distinctive touch

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COVID-19 brings curtain down on a shadow puppet theatre in Cambodia

Shadow puppet theatre narrating the Ramayana downs shutters in Cambodia due to curbs on gatherings and travels

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Ashy Prinia is ready to mingle

The Ashy Prinia is a small sociable bird that’s easy to spot, considering it’s kicking up quite a racket now

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‘Rock On!’ and ‘PK’ actor Sai Gundewar dies at the age of 42

The actor had been battling brain cancer and passed away in Los Angeles on May 10

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Telugu actor Nikhil Siddartha marries girlfriend Pallavi Sharma in lockdown wedding

The ‘Arjun Suravaram’ actor had earlier planned a grand wedding on April 15 and 16, but decided to postpone the festivities

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Chennai art students recreate classical paintings while on lockdown

Chennai visual art students rope in their families to pose in creative props to recreate classical paintings, under lockdown. Now, it’s your turn

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Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’ to get Audible adaptation; James McAvoy leads cast

Besides McAvoy, the audio series will also feature Riz Ahmed, Justin Vivian Bond, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, among others

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Classicist of the transition era

By adopting an engaging style, Pichumani Iyer won a huge circle of admirers

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Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

It is the first major new Bollywood to opt for a direct to streaming service release.

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Learn about Mysuru’s rich crafts heritage

A free webinar by the Ministry of Tourism, Dekho Apna Desh, will have speakers from NIFT talking about Channapatna toys and Mysuru’s rosewood inlay work

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This is designer Neeta Lulla’s idea of an adventurous holiday

Learn along the wayNeeta Lulla’s idea of adventure is different from most others. “I am not a holiday person. For me, my work is adventure,” says the

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Pankaj Advani rediscovers Auckland’s beauty on a leisure trip

My mother’s cousin — I call her ‘Didi’ — and her husband live in Auckland, New Zealand. They had moved from Mumbai many years ago. They kept asking u

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Author Anees Salim’s recommendations for lockdown reading

Staying at home for a while? We have you covered. This week’s Reading List features world literature hand-picked by Anees Salim , author of ‘The Small Town Sea’, ‘Vanity Bagh’, ‘The Blind Lady’s Descendants’

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Where are the mangoes?

This summer, mangoes arrived much later than usual; they were available from the second week of March, but usually, start making an appearance towards

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Tennis star Somdev Devvarman’s honeymoon in the wild

“For our honeymoon, we took one large backpack and a small one in which we carried our cameras and GoPros,” says former tennis player Somdev Devvarman

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‘There will be more soul and sensibility in fashion from now on’: Designer Nimish Shah

The designer also feels that people are going to step back and prioritise well

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Actor Shriya Saran recounts her experience of swimming with whale sharks

Despite a mix-up in schedule, a diving expedition in Maldives turned out to be life-changing for Shriya Sharan

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Nimrat Kaur on her adventure holiday in the Pacific Northwest

Nimrat Kaur has just got off a celebratory Zoom call at home in Mumbai to mark the last episode of Homeland, the American spy thriller series, in whic

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Ten best food shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar

Be it watching celebrity chefs like David Chang and Samin Nosrat travel the world discovering food culture, Jon Favreau bring his Marvel banter into the kitchen, or the new judges in the Masterchef kitchen — there’s plenty to binge (watch) during the lockdown

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How composer Kaushik Krish found his musical calling

The music director chats about his association with Hip Hop Tamizha and how he bagged ‘Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu’

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Amaal Mallik records with Macedonian Symphonic Orchestra for Saina Nehwal biopic

During lockdown, music composer Amaal Malik recorded with Macedoninan Symphonic Orchestra for the biopic on badminton player Saina Nehwal

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1999 US Women’s World Cup-winning soccer team to be the subject of a Netflix film

The project is based on Jere Longman’s book ‘The Girls of Summer: The US Women’s Soccer Team and How It Changed the World’

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Award-winning composer Vivek Maddala recommends must-listen instrumentals for your lockdown playlists

For your weekly Playlists, we go the instrumental route. Two-time Emmy-winning co-composer Vivek Maddala of ‘The Tom and Jerry Show’ and composer of 2020 PBS documentary ‘Asian Americans’ shares the scores which speak to him

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Ten best food shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar

Be it watching celebrity chefs like David Chang and Samin Nosrat travel the world discovering food culture, Jon Favreau bring his Marvel banter into the kitchen, or the new judges in the Masterchef kitchen — there’s plenty to binge (watch) during the lockdown

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The history of yoga in a readable book

Alistair Shearer’s The Story of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern West delves into a simple question of how yoga went from a spiritual practice to a physical one

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The history of yoga in a readable book

Alistair Shearer’s The Story of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern West delves into a simple question of how yoga went from a spiritual practice to a physical one

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Reese Witherspoon to act in, produce two Netflix romcoms

‘Your Place Or Mine’ is a new script, penned by Aline Brosh McKenna of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ fame, whereas ‘The Cactus’ is an adaptation of a bestselling novel

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ movie heading to Disney Plus on July 3

The film is being touted as a ‘live-capture’ recording of the original cast of ‘Hamilton’, shot in 2016

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The lockdown-affected stray animals find their messiahs

Srilu Bhopal and TV Siva Prakash are on a massive drive to feed the hungry stray animals on Hyderabad roads

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‘Saavira Pranaama’: Singer Nakul Abhyankar’s tribute to mothers

Abhyankar, who’s sung for leading music directors such as AR Rahman, has released his composition for the first time

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YouTube Music set to replace Google Play Music

Google is inviting users of Play Music to transfer their music libraries and playlists to YouTube Music

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Sexual health under lockdown: answers to questions you’ve been too shy to ask

Radhika Chandiramani, a clinical psychologist who founded TARSHI (Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues), and Dr Murali Chakravarthy, Chairman, Central Infection Prevention and Control Committee, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru, help us find our way through our most intimate relationships

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When life gives you ash gourd, make petha

Farmers in Karnataka, struggling to sell 2,000 tonnes of ash gourd under lockdown, have found a sweet solution

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People want to get out of their homes and watch new movies, says Sanjeev Kumar Bijli of PVR Cinemas

The Joint Managing Director of PVR Ltd, talks about the extensive safety measures that have been conceived and put in place, to safely resume playing movies again after the pandemic

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‘The Last Dance’ review: A ringside view to when Michael Jordan ruled

The ESPN/ Netflix docu-series is a spectacular effort in deconstructing the competitive spirit and career of the legend, who still sits on top of basketball’s echelons

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Rana Daggubati to wed entrepreneur Miheeka Bajaj

The ‘Baahubali’ star posted a picture with his fiance on his social media accounts, to the surprise of fans and the film fraternity alike

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Annaatthe’ to release on Pongal 2021

Produced by Sun Pictures, the film also stars Nayanthara, Khushbu, Meena, Keerthy Suresh and Prakash Raj

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Salman Khan releases ‘Tere Bina’, his music video with Jacqueline Fernandez

Bollywood star revealed that the song has been shot at his Panvel farmhouse in presence of just three people: him, Jacqueline and the DOP

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Actor-model Poonam Pandey debunks arrest rumours, says she has been at home

Poonam and her friend were booked for lockdown violation by the Marine Drive police in Mumbai

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Award-winning composer Vivek Maddala recommends must-listen instrumentals for your lockdown playlists

For your weekly Playlists, we go the instrumental route. Two-time Emmy-winning co-composer Vivek Maddala of ‘The Tom and Jerry Show’ and composer of 2020 PBS documentary ‘Asian Americans’ shares the scores which speak to him

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Radikaa, Khushbu, Urvashi and Suhasini come together for a romantic comedy film

80s stars reunite for James Vasanthan’s romcom titled ‘O Andha Naatkal’

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‘Master’, ‘Indian 2’ among other Tamil films to start post-production work

With lockdown restrictions now being relaxed, Tamil films featuring big name heroes, like Vijay’s ‘Master’, Kamal Haasan’s ‘Indian 2’ and Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Doctor’, have begun post-production work

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COVID-19: The India Design Fund to take place from May 14 to 20

The online sale ‘OTLO’, curated by Asheish Shah, in collaboration with StoryLtd by Saffronart, aims to raise funds for those severely impacted by COVID-19 crisis

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The history of yoga in a readable book

Alistair Shearer’s The Story of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern West delves into a simple question of how yoga went from a spiritual practice to a physical one

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The history of yoga in a readable book

Alistair Shearer’s The Story of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern West delves into a simple question of how yoga went from a spiritual practice to a physical one

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Malayalam web series ‘The Secret Eye’ has viewers solving crimes

The crime series on YouTube has an interactive component in it that has viewers guessing who the culprit is

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Bryce Dallas Howard’s documentary ‘Dads’ to premiere June 19 on Apple TV+

Featured are the likes of Judd Apatow, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, Ron Howard, Jimmy Kimmel, Will Smith and more

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How maths, science and imagination came together for a transmedia Bharatanatyam opera inspired by Srinivasa Ramanujan

Unveiling the music of their pet project ‘Antariksha Sanchar’, visual artist Avinash Kumar and music composer Murthovic discuss the many facets of the Bharatanatyam dance opera with a story centred on mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan

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'Sindhustan' and the transmission of trauma

Empty metaphors make Sapna Moti Bhavnani’s directorial debut, a personal documentary on postmemory of Partition, a curious but hollow watch

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Cate Blanchett boards filmmakers Adam McKay and James Gray’s projects

James Gray’s upcoming movie is ‘Armageddon Times’and Adam McKay’s next directorial venture is Netflix film ‘Don’t Look Up’

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‘Friends’ reunion special to film at end of summer for HBO Max

The one-off event for HBO Max was originally slated to be available on streaming service on its May 27 launch

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Harish Shankar signs Devi Sri Prasad for Pawan Kalyan’s 28th film

Eight years after the Telugu blockbuster ‘Gabbar Singh’, director Harish Shankar, music composer Devi Sri Prasad and actor Pawan Kalyan are coming together for a new film

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‘Silence brings music to life’: Sid Sriram

The singer was responding to fan questions on his Twitter account

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The transmission of trauma

Empty metaphors make Sindhustan, a personal documentary on postmemory of Partition, a curious but hollow watch

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COVID-19:Meet the man behind Kerala’s public health infrastructure

Dr. PGR Pillai set up nine medical college-hospitals and allied services, many of which are in the forefront of the battle against COVID-19

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‘Seinfeld’ and ‘King of Queens’ actor Jerry Stiller, dies at 92

The comedian’s son, actor Ben Stiller, announced the news on Monday via social media

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‘Dance Unlocked,’ a short film conceptualised by Mallika Sarabhai, has 24 eminent Indian dancers performing

‘Dance Unlocked’, directed by Yadavan Chandran and presented by Darpana and Natarani with the 24 dancers performing in their homes, showcases the liberating power of dance

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Staying hygienic cuts risk of common infections by 50 percent: Study

The research was published in the ‘American Journal of Infection Control’

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‘Dance Unlocked,’ a short film conceptualised by Mallika Sarabhai, has 24 eminent Indian dancers performing

‘Dance Unlocked’, directed by Yadavan Chandran and presented by Darpana and Natarani with the 24 dancers performing in their homes, showcases the liberating power of dance

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Staying hygienic cuts risk of common infections by 50 percent: Study

The research was published in the ‘American Journal of Infection Control’

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Cannes Film Festival to not go virtual, will join hands with other movie galas

The annual event will unveil a selection of movies early June and collaborate with several festivals, including Venice, to present some films

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Telugu short film ‘Manasanamaha’ wins at Independent Shorts Award for April 2020

‘Manasanamaha’ won the Best Romantic Short Platinum Award for April 2020 at Independent Shorts Award, the IMDb qualifier monthly short film festival

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COVID-19: Amitabh Bachchan and 60 celebs in motivational song ‘Guzar Jayega’

Composed by Jazim Sharma and written by Siddhant Kaushal, ‘Guzar Jayega’ aims at spreading positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic

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‘Into The Night’ review: A bingeable thrill ride that delivers on its premise

Inspired by the 2015 digital novel ‘The Old Axoloti’, the apocalyptic sci-fi thriller on Netflix makes for a great quarantine watch

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This ‘ungle’ offers lockdown advice on YouTube

Dermatologist, theatre artiste and stand-up comedian Dr Anil Abraham talks about his videos of a well meaning uncle offering humorous advice in lockdown

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Dil Raju, Telugu producer of ‘V’ and ‘Vakeel Saab’, gets hitched for second time amid coronavirus pandemic

Dil Raju also put out a statement on Sri Venkateswara Creations' Twitter page about his marriage

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Sunny Leone travels to the USA with family, amid coronavirus pandemic

In order to ensure the safety of her children against the coronavirus, actor revealed that she has travelled to Los Angeles

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Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’ action sequence made on a budget of ₹6 crore

The producers have dropped the idea of shooting abroad, and are now planning to hire th best Indian technicians to make it as a ‘Make in India’ project

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HR Bhargava: ‘He was a genius in masking and trick photography’

The director remembers his friend and colleague, cinematographer SV Srikanth who passed away on May 8

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Spotify India users can now access 1,00,000-plus Saregama retro tracks by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and more

The licensing negotiations between Saregama and Spotify India has not been smooth sailing but has now reached fruition

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Spotify India users can now access 1,00,000-plus Saregama retro tracks by Lata Mageshkar, Mohammed Rafi and more

The licensing negotiations between Saregama and Spotify India has not been smooth sailing but has now reached fruition

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Trisha stars in Gautham Menon’s short film, ‘Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn’

The director recently unveiled a teaser from an upcoming short film, which is a spin-off on his iconic STR-Trisha movie ‘VTV’

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Covid-19:Mask to go with a pack of dosa batter

Kochi businessman distributed complimentary masks with a kilo of his brand of dosa batter

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Women entrepreneurs

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Sajna Najam home video

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Priyadarshi is an air rifle shooter in the web series ‘Loser’

Actor Priyadarshi Pulikonda opens up on playing an air rifle shooter in the Telugu web series Loser, an anthology of three sports stories in different time periods

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How people in Kerala are getting creative with their time in quarantine

People are honing their artistic side during the lockdown

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How many in Kerala are getting creative with their time in quarantine

People are honing their artistic side during the lockdown

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Model Poonam Pandey booked for violating lockdown norms

An FIR was registered against Ms. Pandey and a person accompanying her by the Marine Drive Police

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#LockdownWithWeekend: Song for Mother’s Day with Sona Mohapatra

On an Instagram Live session with The Hindu, singer-songwriter Sona Mohapatra talks about creativity during quarantine and her tribute to Mother Earth

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My mother helped me carve islands of stillness from where my dance emerged: Alarmel Valli

Ahead of Mother’s Day, the acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer talks about how her mother was her constant companion in dance

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This Bengaluru NGO sells handmade COVID-19 masks by women artisans

Sixty underprivileged women artisans from Bengaluru and Hyderabad make the masks sold by Craftizen Foundation

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Pravara Arts Studio presents popular monologues online

Starting from May 9, 24 artistes from the theatre company will present monologues live on social media

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An action thriller in shades of grey: Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Sicario’

The film’s existence in a grey zone, both physical and mental, makes it resonate in these uncertain times

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Sai Pallavi’s first look in Rana Daggubati’s Telugu film ‘Viraata Parvam’

In the poster, Sai Pallavi is seen waiting for someone at Martyrs Memorial

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How to enjoy Kerala food in East Delhi

You realise you had good food days only once they’re over, but to get a tiny glimpse of what you're missing, there's always delivery

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I live my life and the jokes come: Stand-up comedian Praveen Kumar on ‘Mr Family Man’

The Tamil comedy show tells about the difficulties of being a family man

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Salman Khan, Jacqueline’s song shot in lockdown is his cheapest production

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez shot at the song ‘Tere bina’ at a Mumbai farmhouse during lockdown

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What is it about us as mothers?

As Mother's Day approaches, we look at women bearing the double burden of office and house work and now, with the COVID-19 lockdown, enduring extra familial pressure

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Live on Instagram: Sona Mohapatra on staying creative during the lockdown

The singer-songwriter goes live on @thehinduweekend on Saturday, May 9, at 6 pm to talk about staying creative during the lockdown and her new documentary, ‘Shut Up Sona’

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A Malayalam song from Italy to beat the pandemic

As Italians sing on their balconies to keep their morale high, this priest renders 'Aayiram Kannumayi' from the 1984 film 'Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu'

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COVID-19: Public art in Hyderabad to spread awareness

Md. Abdul Basith, with a team of 15 artists, spreads awareness on the lockdown through public art at various junctions in the city

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This Mother’s Day, the best movies/ shows to watch on Disney+ Hotstar: From ‘Baahubali’ to ‘Badhaai Ho’

Here’s a list of Indian movies and TV shows you and your mother can binge together (virtually) — that celebrate the matriarch — and will make the lockdown slightly more bearable

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s song tribute for all moms on Mother’s Day

Actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana has collaborated with composer Rochak Kohli for a music track titled ‘Ma’, to be unveiled on Mother’s Day

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Shruti Haasan: I’ve surprisingly taken the lockdown very well

Actor-singer Shruti Haasan keeps a busier schedule during lockdown, and enjoys writing and playing music

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Riding out the lockdown

As they cannot hop on to their bikes now, three intrepid bikers instead mull over what they miss the most about not being on the road and where they plan to go once lockdown is lifted

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‘Awake’ movie review: A freeze-frame shot

Atul Mongia’s short ‘Awake’ is about a woman and a strange equation with her husband

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'Zoya', the search for a parabolic tiger

Sahirr Sethhi’s short film 'Zoya' spotlights wildlife conservation and man's disconnect with nature

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Miley Cyrus: I really have no idea what this pandemic is like

Singer Miley Cyrus is comfortable in her space but understands that the COVID-19 pandemic has been rough for a lot of people, financially and otherwise

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Mother's Day 2020: A session to address pregnancy, natural birthing and other related topics

For a happy pregnancy: Coimbatore Parenting Network rings in Mother’s Day with a two-day online session on pregnancy, raising babies, and making informed birthing choices

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Mother's Day 2020: A session to address pregnancy, natural birthing and other related topics

For a happy pregnancy: Coimbatore Parenting Network rings in Mother’s Day with a two-day online session on pregnancy, raising babies, and making informed birthing choices

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Virtual music festival Common Roots kicks off on May 9

The fest, featuring Indian and international artistes, aims to raise money through donations for Give India, India Foundation for the Arts and Voice of Stray Dogs

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Made in India: How Covid-19 is changing the luxe living room

With the uncertainty around imports from Europe and other western markets, this is the best time for Indian brands like Scarlet Splendour, Klove and Jaipur Rugs to woo local clients

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Lockdown live with butterflies this weekend

Butterfly enthusiasts can look forward to an Instagram live with women butterfly experts from India, and a webinar on butterflies from other countries

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Kerala animation firm to co-produce feature adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Canterville Ghost’

The film, directed by Kim Burdon and co-produced by Thiruvananthapuram-based production house Toonz Animation Group, is expected to release in 2021

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‘Four More Shots Please!’ is Amazon Prime India’s most-watched show, renewed for third season

Third season will star regulars Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo, and be directed by Tannishtha Chatterjee

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Lockdown live with butterflies this weekend

Butterfly enthusiasts can look forward to an Instagram live with women butterfly experts from India, and a webinar on butterflies from other countries

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Triumph at Tribeca: Prashant Nair’s latest anthology film, Tryst With Destiny, bags an award at Tribeca Film Festival

How Prashant Nair’s latest anthology film, Tryst With Destiny, clinched the best screenplay award in the international narrative section

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Cinema’s long road ahead: what going to the movies post the pandemic might look like

Social distancing in cinema halls and film releases on OTT platforms. Here is what going to the movies post the pandemic might look like

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For a happy pregnancy

Coimbatore Parenting Network rings in Mother’s Day with a two-day online session on pregnancy, raising babies, and making informed birthing choices

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Cinema’s long road ahead: what going to the movies post the pandemic might look like

Social distancing in cinema halls and film releases on OTT platforms. Here is what going to the movies post the pandemic might look like

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For a happy pregnancy

Coimbatore Parenting Network rings in Mother’s Day with a two-day online session on pregnancy, raising babies, and making informed birthing choices

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Ankur Tewari on composing for the web show ‘REJCTX2’

Season two of the teen musical thriller ‘REJCTX’ will have music for the young by the young, says composer-singer Ankur Tewari

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Music recorded during quarantine

When independent artistes find hope and comfort by producing music in isolation

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‘Ad Astra’ movie review: Brad Pitt’s sci-fi epic is a thrilling beacon of hope

The movie, which did not release in India last year, is finally available to viewers on streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar

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Who needs booze during a lockdown?

When you have method acting and cognitive therapy, alcohol can take a back seat

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Colouring the lockdown with luxury brands

From designer shoes to luxury cars, these colouring pages will keep you occupied while you stay at home

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‘Betaal’ trailer: Shah Rukh Khan’s Netflix series pits a zombie army against the Indian police

The horror-thriller is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and the showrunner is Patrick Graham, who earlier helmed horror miniseries ‘Ghoul’

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Have you tried this latest lockdown trend? Jigsaw puzzles are all the rage now

Ever spent 16 hours on a puzzle? It is par for the course for jigsaw enthusiasts, who are putting together thousands of pieces to create things of joy and beat lockdown blues

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‘Vijay would be ideal as The Professor’: ‘Money Heist’ director Alex Rodrigo

The filmmaker behind the superhit Spanish crime series also picked roles for Shah Rukh Khan, Ajith and Mahesh Babu should there be an Indian remake of the show

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Spike Lee’s Netflix feature ‘Da 5 Bloods’ to release on June 12

The movie features an ensemble cast of Chadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, among others

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‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint welcomes baby girl with girlfriend Georgia Groome

The long-time couple had last month confirmed that they were expecting their first child together

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Lady Gaga’s new album ‘Chromatica’ to arrive on May 29

‘Chromatica’ is pop star Lady Gaga’s sixth studio album

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Lockdown treats with leftovers

COVID-19: Inventive recipes and cooking styles have emerged out of the lockdown as home cooks find ways to limit waste and grocery shopping

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Band-like clouds seen over Sun’s neighbour

They were found in the latest study of one of a pair of binary brown dwarfs

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Amid Coronavirus lockdown, how museums are sprucing up their collections and keeping history virtually alive

There is going to be a shift in tourism once the lockdown lifts, and museums and other public spaces are mulling over the changes they have to make in their functioning. Here are a few that are using the time to plan ahead and hoping to come back stronger

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Live on Instagram: Director Anjali Menon talks about Mira Nair’s 'Monsoon Wedding'

Watch Anjali Menon live on Instagram on May 8 at 6 pm @the_hindu

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Marabu Foundation keeps date with divine composers

Sangeethanjali to Syama Sastri and Tyagaraja happened on Facebook, the conductor sitting in Thillaisthanam village

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‘Ema’ movie review: Intoxicating cinema that casts a hypnotic spell

Director Pablo Larrain and lead actress Mariana Di Girolamo present a dizzy ride that leaves you energised and tired in equal measure

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Bhargavi Venkatram on what shifted her focus towards Carnatic music

She hailed from a musical family but for Bhargavi, the proverbial penny took time to drop

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Through Her eyes — The Woman came to the fore

In the depictions of these dancers, who dealt with well-known personalities

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Kevin Spacey can relate to people 'who lost jobs due to coronavirus’

The actor went through a downfall in his career after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him during the #MeToo movement

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Five adventurous podcasts for the vicarious traveller during the lockdown

Be it academic analyses of historic landmarks or blunders happening during journeys, these podcasts will feed your aching wanderlust

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It’s all about e-classes during the lockdown in the Kerala capital

Online teaching becomes the order of the day in Thiruvananthapuram

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Five adventurous podcasts for the vicarious traveller during the lockdown

Be it academic analyses of historic landmarks or blunders happening during journeys, these podcasts will feed your aching wanderlust

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Chennai’s Tambaram Railway Station sports a mural saluting frontline workers fighting COVID-19

Through a mural spanning its entrance walls, Tambaram Railway Station conveys a big salute to all frontline workers fighting COVID-19

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Samantha Akkineni taking virtual acting lessons from Helen Mirren

The ‘Super Deluxe’ star is making the most of the lockdown, by signing up to classes from the veteran English actress

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Celebrating 30 years of the Chiranjeevi-Sridevi Telugu blockbuster ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’

The evergreen entertainer ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’ celebrates its 30th anniversary on May 9. Here’s a lowdown on what helped this Chiranjeevi-Sridevi Telugu film click big time

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Selena Gomez to host quarantine cooking show

Singer-actor Selena Gomez will host a 10-episode cooking show on HBO Max, and will be joined remotely by different master chefs

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Yosha Gupta of MeMeraki on how folk art thrives through online classes, during the COVID-19 lockdown

The entrepreneur, whose organisation is based in Gurugram, explains how art enthusiasts across the world are learning from the masters in India

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Telugu film ‘D K Bose’ starring Sundeep Kishan eyeing an OTT release

The Sundeep Kishan and Nisha Aggarwal starrer directed by A N Bose was originally expected to hit theatres in 2013

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Selena Gomez to host quarantine cooking show

Singer-actor Selena Gomez will host a 10-episode cooking show on HBO Max, and will be joined remotely by different master chefs

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Men’s Milan Fashion Week postponed to mid-July, goes virtual

The Men’s Milan Fashion Week set for June will be postponed to mid-July and presented in purely digital format with photos and video to avoid the risk

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Easy on the ears: A student’s solution to make mask-wearing comfortable is finding its way to hospitals in Chennai

Tejas Gopalan’s device to make mask-wearing comfortable – the COVID-19 Ear Protector – is finding its way to hospitals in the city

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Art for awareness: How Chennai artist uses pots, bulbs during lockdown time

Drawing teacher Joel Fertician is spreading messages of ‘stay home, stay safe’ using his unique form of art

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Celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s birthday: From ‘Planet Earth’ to ‘The Hunt’, watch his best documentaries

As the legend turns 94 this May 8, Sony BBC Earth pays tribute to the natural historian’s legacy with some of his most astonishing creations

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Singer Adele shares new picture, thanks COVID-19 first responders

The Grammy winner, who turned 32 on Tuesday, posted a new photograph showing off her physical transformation

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COVID-19:The pandemic from the cave dweller’s perspective

Those who have chosen isolation as a lifestyle are unaffected by the imposition of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Priyanka Banerjee: Painting deer in coronavirus times

Artist and writer Priyanka Banerjee draws a parallel between deer and humans, in the coronavirus lockdown

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Watch | Mechanic invents ‘social distancing’ motorbike

A video on a 'social distancing motorbike' that was invented by a mechanic from Agartala

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Why you should check out Shillong Chamber Choir’s latest musical medley

Shillong Chamber Choir is making waves on the Internet with their peppy medley for Facebook-hosted ‘I For India’ concert on May 3

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‘Oh My Kadavule’ to get a Bollywood remake?

Director Ashwath Marimuthu reveals he is in talks during an online interaction with Ashok Selvan and Vani Bhojan

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COVID-19:The pandemic from the cave dweller’s perspective

Those who have chosen isolation as a lifestyle are unaffected by the imposition of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Lithuanian capital holds ‘Mask Fashion Week’ amid COVID-19

Lithuania’s capital Vilnius is holding a special kind of fashion week suited to this time of a pandemic — no catwalks; just billboards and no fancy c

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Mollywood actor Anu Sithara launches her YouTube channel

The actor says she wanted to do something “creative” during the lockdown as shootings have been stalled

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Aeronautics and mythology keeps this filmmaker’s dream alive

Actor-turned-entrepreneur Jagadeesh Kanna on his firm Vaayusastra Aerospace and taking aeronautics to children using theatre arts

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COVID-19: Short film ‘Kaavaalna Vadda’ throws light on liquor home-delivery fraud

The online Telugu film shows how easy it is for cyber-fraudsters to trap people with false promises

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Taking a road trip from Delhi to Chennai during COVID-19 lockdown

Quarantined in Delhi after returning from the US, then stuck in the lockdown, the writer embarked on a road trip to Chennai, covering 2,200 kilometres. As private vehicles begin to ply, taking stranded travellers home, he recounts his adventures on the drive

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COVID-19: Short film ‘Kaavaalna Vadda’ throws light on liquor home-delivery fraud

The online Telugu film shows how easy it is for cyber-fraudsters to trap people with false promises

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Amitabh Bachchan shoots for ‘KBC’ during lockdown: ‘Sufficient precaution was taken’

The twelfth season of the popular game show has made its selection process completely digital amid the coronavirus pandemic

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How Macha Gharibian incorporates the music of Armenia to create her own special sound

Music in her blood

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COVID-19: ‘Kaavaalna Vadda’ throws light on liquor home delivery fraud

The online film shows how easy it is for cyber fraudsters to trap people with false promises

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Higher alcohol consumption linked to increased stroke risk: Study

The research was published in the ‘Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine Journal Report’

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Higher alcohol consumption linked to increased stroke risk: Study

The research was published in the ‘Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine Journal Report’

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It is a lyrical lockdown for Aathiraja R

Coimbatore-based musician Aathiraja R has put isolation to good use and made some music

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