Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt among 819 new members invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Oscars body has started campaign to diversify the AMPAS, and those who accept the invitation will have voting rights at the 93rd Academy Awards

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'Dark' Season 3 review: A fitting finale to Netflix's sci-fi masterpiece

The final season of the German time-travelling family saga spirals into a logical conclusion

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Anna Ben on ‘Kappela’ among other things: 'Art shouldn’t be restricted to a language'

The Malayalam actor talks about her latest release on Netflix, how she chooses scripts, and missing the thrill of being on set

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‘47 Days’ movie review: Barring Satyadev’s performance, there’s nothing to root for

There’s a lot going on in the film written and directed by Pradeep Maddali, but it ends up as a hotchpotch

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Cover story: Book binding in the age of online education and publishing

As students shift to online lessons and skip the book binders this year, we explore how the industry has adapted to new market requirements to stay relevant

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Ali Milles’ emotional ghost story, ‘The Croft’, is set to stream online

‘The Croft’ travels between time schemes and is based on the stories of families displaced in the Highland Clearances

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Art shouldn’t be restricted to a language: Anna Ben on ‘Kappela’ among other things

Anna Ben discusses ‘Kappela’, her latest film which released on Netflix recently, and the process behind her script selection

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How Napoleon landed a role in ‘Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge’

Tamil actor Napoleon’s first Hollywood project to release digitally soon

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How doctors relieve their stress in the time of pandemic

At the forefront of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps it’s vital now more than ever that healthcare warriors take a breather to recharge their batteries. On National Doctors’ Day that falls on July 1, we find out how some doctors unwind during their hectic schedule.

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How doctors relieve their stress in the time of pandemic

At the forefront of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps it’s vital now more than ever that healthcare warriors take a breather to recharge their batteries. On National Doctors’ Day that falls on July 1, we find out how some doctors unwind during their hectic schedule.

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Karting drives in to the Kerala capital

Go-Karting at Funplex in Thiruvananthapuram flags off the city’s first karting circuit. The soft launch is on July 1

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A board game that teaches kids about coronavirus protocols

A 10-year-old in a Delhi school developed a board game around COVID-19 and it’s now available online

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Hindi short film ‘Ghar Se’ takes a hard look at violence against women

Directed by Mridul M Nair, the film narrates how the accused’s mother and wife help the survivor get justice

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‘Naandhi’ showcases a new Allari Naresh

The teaser of Telugu film ‘Naandhi’ promises a starkly different Allari Naresh, far removed from the comedies he’s known for

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The thumbprint quilt project: how designer Jayshree Poddar is turning hand-painted kora fabrics into quilts for children

How hand-painted kora fabrics from Jayshree Poddar’s workshop with children at Aim for Seva are being turned into infant and toddler quilts

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Dev Mohan makes his acting début in ‘Sufiyum Sujathayum’ opposite Aditi Rao Hydari

Directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas, the Malayalam film premières on Amazon Prime on July 3

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The thumbprint quilt project: how designer Jayshree Poddar is turning hand-painted kora fabrics into quilts for children

How hand-painted kora fabrics from Jayshree Poddar’s workshop with children at Aim for Seva are being turned into infant and toddler quilts

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Janet Hubert on partnering with Toonz to produce animated series ‘JG and the BC Kids’ featuring characters from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities

Created by Janet, ‘JG and the BC Kids’ has a woman with super powers empowering children to be comfortable in their own skin

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Lost Stories’ Prayag Mehta and Rishab Joshi on their new singles ‘Noor’, ‘Mai ne Meriye’ and being chosen for YouTube’s Foundry program

Prayag Mehta and Rishab Joshi of Lost Stories talk mixing subcultures, about the road ahead, and how music helped them deal with COVID-19 lockdown

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‘47 Days’ review: Lost in the melee

Barring Satyadev’s performance, there’s nothing to root for in this listless thriller

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Thriving in seclusion: the endangered Narcondam hornbill

A wildlife photographer KA Dhanuparan tracks the endangered Narcondam hornbill to its natural habitat in the Andamans

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Nimmalakunta puppeteers go online

The pandemic has set puppeteers from Nimmalakunta on the digital path with many of them going online with workshops over video calls

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Actor Grace Antony turns director with the short film ‘K-nowledge’

The film is a sensitive but light-hearted take on the taboo around menstruation

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Are we now dressing for health and not fashion?

We are now seriously considering how much we already have, why we need more, and where to invest money when it comes to clothes — yes invest, not buy mindlessly

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Bibayo: The cashew nut you’ve never had

The first few weeks of the monsoons find people foraging for this hyperlocal Goan condiment. And it’s available only for another 10 days

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Deeper than blue: ‘Jeremy Wade’s Dark Waters’ comes to India

In the Animal Planet series, Wade does what he does best — explore the mysteries of our planet’s water bodies and their creatures, highlighting local problems and solutions in the process

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The ultimate dog versus cat debate

Who makes for a better companion: the goofy and loyal dog or the unpredictable yet loving cat?

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Rent a kitchen to keep your business going

‘Book your kitchen’ rents out professional kitchen units to food businesses

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‘Laxmmi Bomb’, ‘Bhuj’, ‘Sadak 2’, other Bollywood movies head to Disney+ Hotstar

The first movie of Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex will be Sushant Singh Rajput’s last movie ‘Dil Bechara’, which will start streaming from July 24

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Deeper than blue: ‘Jeremy Wade’s Dark Waters’ comes to India

In the Animal Planet series, Wade does what he does best — explore the mysteries of our planet’s water bodies and their creatures, highlighting local problems and solutions in the process

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‘Laxxmi Bomb’, ‘Bhuj’, ‘Sadak 2’, other Bollywood movies head to Disney+ Hotstar

The first movie of Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex will be Sushant Singh Rajput’s last movie ‘Dil Bechara’, which will start streaming from July 24

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Perumkulam - Kerala’s village of books

With contribution from local residents, an initiative by a library in Kerala’s Perumkulam has added public book shelves, earning it the title of India’s second ‘village of books’

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When Sripriya and Nasser came together for the short film ‘Yashoda’

Actors Sripriya and Nasser in conversation with ‘The Hindu’ about their short film ‘Yasodha’, which will be uploaded to YouTube later today

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Singer SPB livid at rumours of S Janaki’s death, posts video to clarify

Janaki’s son Murali Krishna soon said it was a hoax, and that she had gone through a surgery and was well

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Amazon Prime new arrivals in July: ‘Sufiyum Sujatayum’, Season 2 of ‘Hanna’, ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’

Three regional film premieres, Abhishek Bachchan’s digital debut and Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial come to the platform this month

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A board game that teaches kids about coronavirus protocols

A 10-year-old in a Delhi school developed a board game around COVID-19 and it’s now available online

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Madame Gandhi live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

Ahead of the launch of her music video ‘Waiting For Me’, the Los Angeles-based musician and activist talks about the current position of female music producers in the industry, and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to be a success

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‘Star Wars Episode 1: Racer’ review: a nostalgic Podracing adventure

Feel the speed of a Star Wars Podracing champion in Star Wars Episode 1: Racer

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Sathankulam custodial death makes director Hari regret making cop films ‘Singam’ and ‘Saamy’

The Sathankulam custodial torture and deaths of father-son duo Jayaraj and Benicks prompts filmmaker to release statement

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These artisanal bottles made in Tripura are a testament to the bamboo boom

This unique project, part of Tripura Rehabilitation Plantation, went viral, owing to the locally-sourced bamboo that speaks high of sustainability

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Journey into ‘The Twilight Zone’: A look at Rod Serling’s timeless sci-fi masterpiece

From the 1983 movie to the 2019 reboot from Jordan Peele, the phenomenon is one of the most emulated shows in the history of broadcasting — but the original creation by Rod Serling has no peers

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Oscar-winner Charles Randolph to helm COVID-19 pandemic movie set in China

The feature will be on the early stages of coronavirus pandemic in China’s Wuhan city

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The Hindu Explains | Why is there a controversy over a film project on the protagonist of 1921 Malabar Rebellion?

Why is there a controversy in Kerala over a new film project on the protagonist of an uprising against the British?

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A memorable Vietnamese meal!

Foodies can now dig into dishes of Vietnam and other Asian countries at Yum Yum Cha

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Wayne Rooney biopic-documentary in the works from ‘Maradona’ producer

BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Matt Smith will be directing the documentary-feature

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Beyonce to release visual album ‘Black Is King’ inspired by ‘The Lion King’

The album will be launched on Disney Plus on July 31

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‘The Princess Bride’ gets quarantine remake with Hugh Jackman, Sophie Turner, others

Filmmaker Jason Reitman is helming the remake that was shot entirely at-home by each member of the star-studded cast using their phones

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Rajesh Touchriver announces making of multilingual film on ‘Cyanide’ Mohan

The movie will be made in Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu, director Rajesh Touchriver said.

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Thriving in seclusion

A wildlife photographer KA Dhanuparan tracks the endangered Narcondam hornbill to its natural habitat in the Andamans

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‘Bhonsle’ movie review: Agents of anger and gloom

Bhonsle might be set in another time and deals with hatred of a specific kind. But it feels prescient for the here and the now because hate hasn’t quite died amongst us. The emotion has just shifted shape to become even more multi-faceted and demonic.

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‘Chakra’ trailer: Vishal, Shraddha Srinath star in hacker drama

The cyber-crime thriller revovles around a mass robbery that happens on Independence Day

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Perumkulam - Kerala’s village of books

With contribution from local residents, an initiative by a library in Kerala’s Perumkulam has added public book shelves, earning it the title of India’s second ‘village of books’

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‘Nobody Knows I’m Here’ movie review: Jorge Garcia excels in slow-burn Netflix drama

The feature debut of Chilean director Gaspar Antillo about a former child singer-turned-recluse strikes a poignant chord

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WWE’s Roman Reigns talks fatherhood, family and making a comeback into the ring

After opting not to perform in the ring during the COVID-19 pandemic, the WWE superstar talks about preparing for a return to the ‘new normal’ in wrestling

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Companies roll out virtual team activities as employees continue working from home

Employee engagement initiatives is aimed at team building and to connect with families

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Notes from Hanoi

There is no ‘grab-and-go’ coffee shop concept here. People prefer to sit down at cafés and have leisurely, conversation-enhanced coffee drinking sessions

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Huff, puff and crunch: The deep-fried magic of aralu sandige

Made with puffed paddy rice, sago, green chilies, salt and either onions or pumpkin, a heady aroma would fill the house as my mother started cooking the base porridge for the sandige

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These artisanal bottles made in Tripura are a testament to the bamboo boom

This unique project, part of Tripura Rehabilitation Plantation, went viral, owing to the locally-sourced bamboo that speaks high of sustainability

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Tales of myth, suspension and violence shine in this multi-disciplinary show

The show which is currently available for online viewing features artists Arshad Hakim, Sarasija Subramanian and Moonis Ahmad Shah and their well-researched works spanning genres

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Online screenwriting workshop for aspiring writers

The workshop is conducted by John Edathattil who wrote the screenplay for Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Gunaa’

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Kedar Dhondu’s ‘Lonely Residents’ project explores people’s lockdown experiences

The Goan-based artist documents lockdown experiences in his sketches and shows how people stuck at homes have forged new bonds, survive and thrive in this pandemic

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What’s in a word, you ask?

Fair & Lovely is dropping the word ‘Fair’ and we say it means less than nothing. Let’s call a marketing plan just that

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‘Seasonal Wonderlands’ review: Tracking the dramatic transformations in nature

Narrated by Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson, the three-part nature documentary lets you visit exotic landscapes to watch stunning changes

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Pick of the week: June 27 to July 3

Online events you can’t miss this week

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‘The Boys’ are back in town: season two kicks off September 4

Gritty superhero satire ‘The Boys’ returns to Amazon Prime Video for a second season that promises to be even wilder than the first, with the addition of a new Supe

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Watch | Cinema-goers miss theatres

A video on how 82% of cinema-goers miss the theatres despite TV and streaming platforms growing substantially during the COVID-19 lockdown

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Aashiq Abu’s ‘Variyamkunnan’ scriptwriter withdraws from film, following controversy

Scriptwriter Ramees’ old Facebook posts have stirred a furore, as they revealed extreme Islamist and misogynistic views

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Siddhu Jonnalagadda: Every actor needs one film that showcases his capabilities best

Actor-writer Siddhu Jonnalagadda weighs in on ‘Krishna and his Leela’, which finally puts him in the spotlight

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‘The Simpsons’ will stop using white voices for characters of colour

The move follows years of public pressure about the show’s Indian convenience store character Apu, who is voiced by Hank Azaria

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Thinking ahead: Can shipping containers become vaccination units?

Waugh Thistleton Architects in the UK is readying mobile vaccination centres for the post-vaccine scenario

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This website lets you see the world through illustrations

Graphic Travelogues takes viewers on a journey around the globe, through works of comic artists

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Daytime Emmys 2020: Full list of winners

Nominees, presenters and hosts checked in remotely instead of gathering at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where the show was to be held on June 12

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Justin Bieber files $20 million defamation lawsuit over sexual misconduct claims

The lawsuit said the accusations by the two women were “outrageous, fabricated lies”

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Cinemas: a cautious reopening

What can we expect when theatres begin to function in a post-pandemic world?

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Sahil Vasudeva, piano’s meditative rockstar

‘Qinara’, Sahil Vasudeva’s collection of original solo pieces, launched on YouTube, reflect his minimalist approach to composition

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Panacea in a panchayat: The web series, ‘Panchayat’, takes us right inside a village

Web series ‘Panchayat’ is located somewhere between Ambedkar’s ‘dens of vice’ and Gandhi’s ‘heart of India’, and gives a glimpse of the world our migrant workers were trekking towards

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Wings on paper: Michelle Poonawalla’s interior design collab with Inkiostro Bianco

In one of the few international collabs with an Indian name during the pandemic, Michelle Poonawalla debuts gold foil wallpapers with Inkiostro Bianco

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Fashion goes to AI school: how designers can stand out on the virtual runway

How designers can upskill during the pandemic to stand out on the virtual runway

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Remembering Sam Walsalam, musician and teacher who founded Trivandrum Men’s Chorus and Trivandrum Choral Society

Grandson of the legendary Moses Walsalam Sasthriar, (1847 -1916), Sam J Walsalam taught Christian hymns and spirituals, carols and light classical folk songs to many in Thiruvananthapuram

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#VanLife for India: is this the future of travel?

Countries are easing borders, flights are taking off and hotels are getting bookings. But when it comes to holidays, most people are still looking local. As road trips garner interest, caravans could be an option

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Three dogs, a baby and a route map: how travel influencer Divya Dugar is planning self-driven holidays in remote locales

How a travel influencer and her train-hopping family is now looking at self-driven holidays, charting familiar routes and remote locations

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Are we ready to travel?

As travel restrictions ease and hotels open again, are we ready to travel? Should we be taking a revenge (on coronavirus) holiday? The answers lie in trust and logic

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'Bulbbul' director Anvita Dutt: 'Don't be sleeping beauties waiting for princes' kisses'

Anvita Dutt, Rahul Bose and Tripti Dimri speak about their film on Netflix, that juxtaposes an important message for women everywhere

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Celebrity chef Nimish Bhatia talks about role of food in building communities

The Bengaluru-based chef says the COVID-19 pandemic will have a long-term impact on restaurants

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'Don't be a Sleeping Beauty waiting for Prince Charming'

Anvita Dutt’s Bulbbul is a cautionary tale for women everywhere to snatch agency instead of waiting for it

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Country music trio Dixie Chicks drop ‘Dixie’ from name, to drop association with racism

The word ‘Dixie’ is associated with the U.S. southern states where chattel slavery was legal

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Docu-series ‘The Broken And The Bad’ inspired by ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’

Hosted by Giancarlo Esposito, known for his iconic role as Gustavo Fring, the series will compare moments from the hit shows to similar real-life incidents

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Elizabeth Banks to play Ms. Frizzle in ‘The Magic School Bus’ live-action movie

The movie will be adapted from the popular ‘90s animated series ‘The Magic School Bus’, which was based on the original Scholastic books

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Woody Allen’s movie ‘Rifkin’s Festival’ to open San Sebastian film festival

The movie stars Elena Anaya, Louis Garrel, Gina Gershon, Wallace Shawn and two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ postponed yet again to August 12

Warner Bros has also delayed the US re-release of Nolan’s sci-fi blockbuster ‘Inception’, in honour of the film’s 10th anniversary, to July 31

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Netflix new arrivals this week: ‘Dark’ season 3, ‘Eurovision’ movie, ‘Lenox Hill’ and more

The return of a modern sci-fi classic, two reboots of much-loved original shows, and an intimate documentary that pays tribute to doctors

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'Kekee Manzil - The House of Art' chronicles a micro-history of Mumbai anchored in a century-old family home

Filmmakers Behroze Gandhy and Dilesh Korya’s documentary transports viewers to an old-world city that evokes simpler times

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‘Jwalamukhi’, a Malayalam music video conceptualised by seven mothers, wins hearts

Smitha Nambiar’s lines have been sung by Sajna Vinish as a lullaby

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Singer-composer Sanjeev Thomas’ experimental single is engineered to capture lockdown moods

The singer-composer releases the first single, ‘Not a Love Song’, from his upcoming album ‘Future’

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Lens-view of an icon

Plenty of lenses seemed to be glued on Carnatic vocalist and activist Bangalore Nagarathnamma, Nagabharana’s is one such

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Double-edged moves

With the pandemic, the performing arts have shifted to the digital space. But is it the same as performing live?

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A glimpse into the lives of Indian doctors fighting COVID-19 in the US

Filmmaker Sweta Rai’s documentary ‘A Pandemic: Away from the Motherland’ aims to take audiences on a journey of empathy for the doctors who are on the coronavirus frontline

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What next, for the dancer?

A look at some vital aspects, with the paradigm drastically changing

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Network of Artistic Theatre Activists Kerala (NATAK) is keeping the theatre scene in Kerala active through social media

District and zonal units of NATAK are busy conducting drama contests and festivals, radio plays, discussions, interviews…

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Nurture a fizzy ginger bug

Lockdown could be the best time to try out home-made probiotic drinks, which are both simple and cost-effective

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WFH blues: What people miss the most about their workspaces

It has been three months of working from home. Missing your colleagues’ samosa and chai breaks? We ask four professionals what they miss about their currently closed places of work

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‘Jwalamukhi’, a Malayalam music video conceptualised by seven mothers, win hearts

Smitha Nambiar’s lines have been sung by Sajna Vinish as a lullaby

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Jasleen Royal and Radhika Madan reinterpret Lata Mangeshkar’s song

The indie musician collaborated with the ‘Angrezi Medium’ actor during lockdown with the assistance of their house helps who shot the video

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Why watching ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye’ was an unforgetable experience for Tapas Nayak

For your weekly watchlist, sound editor Tapas Nayak goes back in time, reminiscing the days watching classics on Doordarshan and at film festivals

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Dawood Ahamed, Chennai: I need your suggestion on upgrading stock headlights. I own a 2019 Ford Freestyle 1.2 Petrol Titanium and I am happy with it;

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Buying a used Tata Hexa

It is a well-built, practical and comfortable SUV, and at these prices, it is a great deal

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Manjima Mohan hates the word ‘female-centric’

Actor Manjima Mohan, who has been on a long recovery phase since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon, discusses her new Instagram project and opines why female actors are capable of shouldering films despite not playing the sole lead

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film ‘Dil Bechara’ to release on Disney+ Hotstar

The film is the official remake of 2014 Hollywood romantic drama ‘The Fault in our Stars’, which was based on John Green’s popular novel of the same name

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Arjun Kanungo and Sonal Chauhan team up for new music video, ‘Fursat hai aaj bhi’

‘Fursat hai aaj bhi’ was filmed on an iPhone and directed remotely

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Vocalist Soma Ghosh’s musical route to campaigns

Vocalist Soma Ghosh on a special song for COVID-19 warriors and online campaigns for weavers and accompanists

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‘Krishna and his Leela’ movie review: A saga of confused relationships

Director Ravikanth Perepu’s Telugu film on Netflix navigates tricky corners of confused relationships with humour

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This website lets you see the world through illustrations

Graphic Travelogues takes viewers on a journey around the globe, through works of comic artists

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A Rapid upgrade

The Skoda sedan with its combination of build quality, excellent dynamics and practicality, gets the fundamentals right

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COVID-19: A sanitising kit with your food

Restaurants in Hyderabad are providing a single-use sanitising kit with takeaway food

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Mrs Janaki and me: How Chennai comedian Abishek Kumar is making heads turn

During lockdown, the comedian has created Mrs Janaki Teacher, an endearingly opinionated fictional character

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HBO Max brings back ‘Gone With The Wind’ adding commentary on slavery

The Oscar-winning 1939 film was pulled two weeks ago as the United States began a mass reckoning with systemic racism triggered by nationwide protests over police brutality

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‘Betty’ review: An engaging slice-of-life portrait from the colourful world of skating

Based on the film ‘Skate Kitchen’, the series is a coming-of-age story of women skateboarders who are outsiders on many levels — of race, gender and sexual orientation

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'Bulbbul' movie review: Strikes at the putrid core of patriarchy

Director Anvita Dutt mixes the feudal with the supernatural, the spooky, the mythological and the fable-esque in a thoughtful, moving and engaging manner

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Curry recipes to The Ramayana, BlaaZe raps them all

Rap is my therapy, says BlaaZe who has been entertaining people through lockdown by rapping his own name, egg curry recipes and even the Ramayana

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‘Golmaal Again’ to be first Hindi film to release in New Zealand after theatres reopen

Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film stars the likes of Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Parineeti Chopra and Tabu, among others

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This website lets you see the world through illustrations

Graphic Travelogues takes viewers on a journey around the globe, through works of comic artists

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The future of Indian co-working spaces in 2020

As traditional offices decentralise, and Work From Home fatigue starts kicking in, co-working spaces are positioning themselves as ad-hoc solutions. Here is how they plan to attract and maintain clients

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Malayalam film industry splutters into action with the announcement of four films by young Turks

Filmmakers Mahesh Narayanan, Khalid Rahman, Lijo Jose Pellissery and Harshad call the shots

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BS Saroja talks about working with MGR and Sivaji Ganesan in ‘Koondukkili’

The 93-year-old gets nostalgic about being the leading lady in the only Tamil film featuring both MGR and Sivaji Ganesan

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Watch: Raghu Dixit’s Love 2 Humanity anthem featuring Yash, Nithya Menen and more

The video of the anthem, shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, was launched on World Music Day

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Kathakali, symphony and a discussion about RTI on NCPA’s digital series

NCPA@home is a digital curation of some of the high-profile events that NCPA has hosted

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Learn about the flowers in Bengaluru by scanning this postcard

FlippAR Go has launched a new set of augmented reality postcards featuring 12 flowers

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COVID-19: A sanitising kit with your food

Restaurants in Hyderabad are providing a single-use sanitising kit with takeaway food

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Sanchi, based in Kerala’s capital, launches a ‘Corona kit’

The kit has masks, gloves, ‘protection key’, ‘mask adjuster’ and a towel

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Barry Jenkins, Leonardo DiCaprio, Netflix partner for feature adaptation of ‘Virunga’

The original documentary focused on the fight to protect the world’s last mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Amazon Prime new arrivals this week: ‘Motherless Brooklyn’, ‘Ramy’ Season 2

A crime drama and the return of a dark comedy series are the highlights on the platform this week

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Luxury fashion label Christian Dior revives fashion shows

The shows, however, will run without the celebrated front row audience

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Peafowl sightings have gone up in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

What explains the rise in peafowl sightings in human-dominated landscapes in Tamil Nadu and Kerala?

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Russell Crowe’s ‘Unhinged’ will be first film to release after theatres reopen

Other titles expected to be released in theatres next month include Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ and Disney’s ‘Mulan’ live-action remake

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Actor Lavanya Tripathi collaborates with designer Anitha Reddy to produce washable, reusable masks

With an emphasis on Vocal for Local, masks are the first products from their collaborative initiative Redtri

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Actor Lavanya Tripathi collaborates with designer Anitha Reddy to produce washable, reusable masks

With an emphasis on Vocal for Local, masks are the first products from their collaborative initiative Redtri

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‘Sufiyum Sujatayum’ trailer: Mystique and music in Aditi Rao Hydari’s next

Starring actor Jayasurya in the lead as well, the musical romance is set for a July 3 release

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Live chat with Anupriya Kapur on Instagram on @thehinduweekend

A session on how to be a social media star

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Transparent masks that cover your face but don’t hide it, by Desmania

Desmania’s face masks, produced in collaboration with IIT Delhi, combine face masks, shields and goggles to design protection for the entire face

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How India is fighting back COVID-19

The only way to truly see how a nation is fighting back, is from a patient’s point of view. The writer got diagnosed with COVID-19, and this is his experience

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Violin is the star of this quarantine playlist by Shravan Sridhar

For this week’s Playlist, we skip the words and let the music do the talking. The NonViolinist Project’s Shravan Sridhar recommends songs in which the violin is the star of the show

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Designer Gopi Prasannaa creates posters of yesteryear Tamil superhits using retro colour palettes

‘Sadma’, ‘16 Vayathinile’, ‘Mullum Malarum’, ‘Mouna Raagam’, ‘Antha 7 Naatkal’ are a few of the movies that feature in the 10-part series, aptly titled Ninaivugalai Thedi

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Nagaswaram player’s temple music strikes a ‘divine’ chord in Kamal Haasan

The actor-politician tweets a poem in praise of vidwan Pillappan

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A film about the importance of being responsible in these COVID-19 times

'Sarbath', a Malayalam short film, implies that irresponsible behaviour in these times could cost someone their life, through an unusual narrative style

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From 'Panchayat' to 'Narcos', the riskiest entertainment titles to search for online

As more people are on the lookout for free-to-access content, McAfee reveals two lists of top 10 movie and TV titles, targeted for web crime

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Here's how you can participate in the Pride Parade, from your living room

The emotions are real. The street is not. WeWork India’s digital programme brings the pride march, queer art and more to your living room

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Peacocks on staycation

What explains the rise in peafowl sightings in human-dominated landscapes in Tamil Nadu and Kerala?

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Will COVID-19 push people into buying homes?

From home office spaces to affordability, here’s what buyers are looking for

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Kerala stand-up comic Sabareesh Narayanan’s ‘God’s Own Country’ to première live via Zoom

The Kochi-based stand-up comedian is set to host his new show on the video-conferencing platform on June 28

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Kerala stand-up comic Sabareesh Narayanan’s ‘God’s Own Country’ to première live via Zoom

The Kochi-based stand-up comedian is set to host his new show on the video-conferencing platform on June 28

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Telugu film ‘Bhanumathi Ramakrishna’, which will stream online soon, discusses romance in the 30s

Director Srikanth Nagothi, actors Naveen Chandra and Salony Luthra hold forth on their new Telugu film Bhanumathi Ramakrishna

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A five-minute Kathakali play to raise awareness about measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

Jagratha, a five-minute play in the Kathakali format, written and choreographed by Margi Vijayakumar, details the precautions and measures to be taken against COVID-19

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Author Aruna Nambiar’s book recommendations for you

From a collection of elegant short stories and a travelogue with a touch of humour to hard-hitting novels about race and families, 'The Monsters Still Lurk' and 'Mango Cheeks', 'Metal Teeth' author Aruna Nambiar has an eclectic Reading List for you this week

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A five-minute Kathakali play to raise awareness about measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

Jagratha, a five-minute play in the Kathakali format, written and choreographed by Margi Vijayakumar, details the precautions and measures to be taken against COVID-19

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Prakash Javadekar virtually inaugurates India Pavilion at Cannes Films Market 2020

The film market includes virtual pavilions for institutions such as film funds and filming boards from across the globe

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Shahid Kapoor celebrates one year of ‘Kabir Singh’: ‘You understood our interpretation of the angst of a broken heart’

Bollywood actor thanked fans for the success of the film, and said it was an ‘emotional arc’ that resonated with people

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Monsoon pet care means more than just belly rubs

Here are few things you can do to help strays stay safe from ticks this rainy season

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#spreadheART campaign on Instagram has artists sharing messages of hope and healing

This global campaign on Instagram, initiated by LA-based Inner-City Arts, has seen participation from India as well

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A not-so-sweet battle: Mango vs banana

Which is the better fruit? The versatile banana or mango, the summer favourite?

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Joel Schumacher, director of ‘Batman Forever’, ‘Phone Booth’ dies at 80

In Schumacher’s hands, Batman received a garish overhaul that resulted in two of the the franchise’s most cartoonish movies

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Michael Keaton to return as Batman in ‘The Flash’ stand-alone movie

Ezra Miller will star as The Flash in the superhero movie, directed by Andy Muschietti

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'Aarya' review: Crime thriller with basic storytelling done right

Sushmita Sen is a tour de force in a gripping, but not-too-ambitious crime saga

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Prithviraj Sukumaran's film project on Malabar hero sets off hate campaign

The film is timed to coincide with the centenary of the Malabar Rebellion next year

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Fahadh Faasil’s new film 'See You Soon' faces early hurdles

Actor clarifies to producers that it is not meant for release in cinemas

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These vessels are made of dreams

Coimbatore-based Queenthunk Amalanathan F, whose wooden models of ships decorate museums in India, finds meaning in the craft that requires patience and a whole lot of research

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‘The Last Of Us Part II’ review: Intense, to the last play

Revenge is a dish best served cold, with a heavy side of zombies, in the much-anticipated sequel The Last of Us Part II — a perfect game for any time other than now

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Wrestling legend The Undertaker announces retirement from WWE

Social media was full of tributes for the 55-year-old veteran wrestler, whose original name is Mark Calaway

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A fun podcast list: Pam and Angela discuss 'The Office', Conan O'Brien tries to find friends

Taking a break from our usual slightly serious lists, this week we present some fun podcasts. In most of these, there aren’t any experts dispensing knowledge. The list is a mix of humour, horror and mystery

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A fun podcast list: Pam and Angela discuss office, Conan O'Brien tries to find friends

Taking a break from our usual slightly serious lists, this week we present some fun podcasts. In most of these, there aren’t any experts dispensing knowledge. The list is a mix of humour, horror and mystery

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‘The King’s Man’ trailer: Prequel movie set to be a breathless ride

The movie, directed by Matthew Vaughn, explores the origin of the intelligence agency Kingsman

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When a star tills the soil: 'Real star' Upendra takes up farming during lockdown

The Kannada star is promoting organic farming and advising others to avoid using chemicals and pesticides

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#spreadheART campaign on Instagram has artists sharing messages of hope and healing

This global campaign on Instagram, initiated by LA-based Inner-City Arts, has seen participation from India as well

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Likith Shetty: ‘In the Kannada film industry, there is no insider or outsider’

Kannada actor Likith Shetty chats about joining hands with director Arjun Kumar for a film titled 'Family Pack'

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How Hyderabad’s Kishore Konda and Sreedhar Rao Puvvada straddle the IT world and farming

Kishore Konda and Sreedhar Rao Puvvada of Prithvi Farms took to farming three years ago and now cultivate heirloom rice varieties

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Sonakshi Sinha deactivates Twitter: I’ve cut direct source of insult and abuse in my life

The 33-year-old actor posted a video saying she realised staying away from Twitter is beneficial for her

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Tackling racism in the luxury fashion industry

Many global fashion brands were called out for their discriminatory work environments and challenged to confront their racist attitude

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Malavika Mohanan on films, fandom, and being almost-famous

The ‘Master’ star speaks about her social media persona, working with actor Vijay and wanting to make a difference in the long run

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What is CBD Yoga?

Claiming to reduce anxiety and stress, this type of yoga is now popular in the UK and the US

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What is CBD Yoga?

Claiming to reduce anxiety and stress, this type of yoga is now popular in the UK and the US

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Of travels and positive stories

Niyati Mavinkurve and Abhiraj Rajadhyaksha on ‘Following Love’ and the stories around it

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‘The Woods’ review: Netflix murder mystery is watchable, but profoundly forgettable

The Polish web-series cannot decide if it wants to be a mystery thriller or a full-blown drama

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'Chaman Bahaar' review: Static sketch about a small-town male-centric world

Despite actor Jitendra Kumar being in great form as the common “lover” next door, the show eventually turns out to be a forgettable mess

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Yoga gurus and practitioners discuss the ups and downs of online teaching sessions

Online yoga sessions have many takers as the lockdown persuades gurus to take to tech solutions and live stream their classes. July 21 is International Yoga Day

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Yoga gurus and practitioners discuss the ups and downs of online teaching sessions

Online yoga sessions have many takers as the lockdown persuades gurus to take to tech solutions and live stream their classes. July 21 is International Yoga Day

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Sonam Kapoor on Twitter: My privilege is not an insult

The ‘Neerja’ actor said that though she acknowledges her privilege as a star child, her identity is a matter of pride for her

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Hugh Jackman in talks to play Enzo Ferrari in racing drama ‘Ferrari’

The film is based on Brock Yates’ book ‘Enzo Ferrari: The Man and the Machine’

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A star’s voice: Ten songs that ‘singer’ Vijay aced

From ‘Bombay Party Shilpa Shetty’ to ‘Kutti Story’, the singer in Thalapathy has continued to entertain us over the years

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‘Timeless Tales from Marwar’ tells stories of the common man

The book of folktales translated by Vishes Kothari, brings alive a quotidian, rustic world to a global audience

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Chaman Bahaar: it’s raining men

Despite actor Jitendra Kumar being in great form as the common “lover” next door, Chaman Bahaar remains a static sketch about a small town male-centric world

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Actress Usharani passes away at 62

She acted mainly in Malayalam cinema, but also featured in several Tamil films, alongside superstars like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan and Kamal Haasan

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Ansel Elgort accused of sexual assault, actor denies claims

Gabby, whose Twitter account has since been deleted, said she direct-messaged Elgort two days before her 17th birthday

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Salman requests fans to stand with Sushant’s family

Salman Khan asked his fans to understand the emotions Sushant’s admirers were going through after his demise.

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Yash Raj Films submits copies of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's contract to police

The Bandra Police had sent a letter to Yash Raj Films seeking details.

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The big picture is yet to be revealed

With several State Governments giving permission to resume shooting of movies and serials in a restricted environment, the film industry is hoping to find its feet in a post COVID-19 world

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Yash Raj Films submits copies of late actor’s contract to cops

The Bandra Police had sent a letter to Yash Raj Films seeking details.

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Kiran, a Coimbatore-based design student won the ‘D’Source Corona Design Challenge for her book, ‘Hope’

Her work was selected out of 1254 entries from over 2000 participants from 52 countries

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‘Chaavunadappaattu’, written by Anvar Ali and sung by John P Varkey, is an anthem for migrant labourers

The track, composed by Dawn Vincent, is set against the exodus of migrant labourers and their plight during the lockdown

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Yoga gurus and practitioners discuss the ups and downs of online teaching sessions

Online yoga sessions have many takers as the lockdown persuades gurus to take to tech solutions and live stream their classes. July 21 is International Yoga Day

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AKC Natarajan: A decades-old bridge between the clarinet and Carnatic music

Veteran musician AKC Natarajan, who modified and adapted the clarinet to Carnatic music, continues his tryst with music even beyond his 90th star birthday

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‘Dads’, ‘Greyhound’, ‘Little Voice’ and other new titles coming to Apple TV+

A documentary for Father’s Day, Tom Hanks’ naval drama and a musical romance are some of the new highlights

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Yoga gurus and practitioners discuss the ups and downs of online teaching sessions

Online yoga sessions have many takers as the lockdown persuades gurus to take to tech solutions and live stream their classes. July 21 is International Yoga Day

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Telugu television shows back on track

As shootings resume amid safety measures, Telugu serial buffs can look forward to fresh episodes from June 22

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‘Into the Wild’ stampede trail bus removed by Alaska National Guard

The bus was immortalised in John Krakauer’s book and later Sean Penn’s movie that narrated the story of 24-year-old wanderer Chris McCandless

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The aroma of ghee and roast!

Ghee and roast conjure up images of crispness, warmth, and comfort

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‘Dads’, ‘Greyhound’, ‘Little Voice’ and other titles coming to Apple TV+

A documentary for Father’s Day, Tom Hanks’ naval drama and a musical romance are some of the new highlights

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Indie musician Tejas on releasing his new single ‘Lead’ in the lockdown phase

Tejas feels this is the time for musicians to expand their role in society and look for ways to cultivate a new audience

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A gamechanger for live music on World Music Day

This Sunday, as we celebrate World Music Day, Dr. Suvarnalata Rao, a senior musician-musicologist, tells us how music has changed post the global pandemic

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Kiddie guide to yoga

Two picture books introduce kids to asanas and techniques with the help of a dog, a frog, an elephant and all-time favourite Peppa the pig on this International Yoga Day

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Pick of the week: June 20 to 26

Online events you can’t miss this week

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On Juneteenth, Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’

Proceeds from the song will benefit black-owned small businesses, a message titled “Black Parade Route” on the singer’s website said

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'Kadakh' movie review: An edgy and fun romp through darkness

Despite the locational containment, there is a fluidity in the interpersonal interactions amongst Kadakh’s actors, as we move from revelry to skirmishes to drunken brawls

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Why Kerala speaks its own design language

A unique tropical modern design is emerging in Kerala, which engages with the land’s geography and architectural history. And house-proud clients and social media are taking note

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’Chariots of Fire', ‘Lord of the Rings’ actor Ian Holm dies at 88

Ian Holm died peacefully on June 19 morning in a hospital, surrounded by his family and carer, his agent Alex Irwin said in a statement. His illness was Parkinson’s-related.

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Instagram adds ‘Remembering’ and memorialises Sushant Singh Rajput’s account

According to the photo-video sharing platform, no one can log into a memorialised account

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COVID-19: How women-only communities on social media helped women cope with the stress of the lockdown

Support systems came in many forms during the COVID-19 lockdown, women-only groups on social media played a big role in Kerala

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Fine dining: surviving takeout

DIY kits to butler service — as five-star hotels and high-end restaurants get into food delivery, they must navigate questions of quality, pricing and profits

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How fish markets opened on Facebook and WhatsApp during the lockdown in Kerala’s capital

Most of the online markets in Thiruvananthapuram were started by members of the coastal community

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These vessels are made of dreams

Coimbatore-based Queenthunk Amalanathan F, whose wooden models of ships decorate museums in India, finds meaning in the craft that requires patience and a whole lot of research

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Kiddie guide to yoga

Two picture books introduce kids to asanas and techniques with the help of a dog, a frog, an elephant and all-time favourite Peppa the pig on this International Yoga Day

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‘Corona Kumar’ is a spin-off of ‘Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara’

... says filmmaker Gokul after he shared the ‘title look’ of his next film on YouTube in a quiky video

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Kerala State Women’s Commission registers case against actor Sreenivasan

Malayalam actor faces the charge of having made public comments allegedly demeaning to Anganwadi teachers

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D Imman is ambassador at University of Toronto’s Tamil chair

The composer, who was earlier this year acknowledged with a ‘Leaders for Change’ award in Canada, termed the recognition a “proud moment”

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‘7500’ movie review: A hijacking gone wrong, riddled with clichés

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s superlative performance in the film lifts a middling story and saves it from crashing upon impact

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Peter Jackson to make original animated content for cinemas and streaming

Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, the married filmmaking team behind ‘The Lord of the Rings’ plan to write, produce and direct several projects for Weta Animated

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Sushant case: Cops seek details of his contracts with YR Films

“Police are investigating various angles, including that of professional rivalry, in the case.”

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Sushmita Sen discusses her web-series 'Aarya', ambition and mental health

Back on-screen after a hiatus, the actor speaks about her new show in which she plays a mother taking to crime to protect her family

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Sushant case: Actor goes to police station to record statement

The police were trying to understand reasons behind Rajput’s depression.

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Tribute | Sachy enjoyed remarkable success as a scriptwriter and director

The filmmaker who passed away at the age of 48, had a knack for writing commercial scripts

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Netflix new arrivals: ‘Bulbbul’, ‘Feel The Beat’ and more

Father’s Day specials, Anushka Sharma’s latest production and returning seasons of fan favourites come to the platform this week

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Warner Bros, Spotify team up for original superhero podcast series

This podcast partnership is the first to involve the intellectual property of the entire DC Universe

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‘Penguin’ movie review: A confusing thriller with great visuals

This Keerthy Suresh-starrer is inconsistent for the most part, despite some brilliantly-imagined sequences

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How to create a fragrant garden, live on Instagram on @thehinduweekend

In this Sunday’s live session as part of the ongoing #LockdownwithWeekend series, art connoisseur Deepak Badhwar speaks to The Hindu Weekend columnist Vasudha Rai

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Cannes Film Market 2020 as ambitious as ever

Beginning June 22, the new version of the Marché du Film has been designed to mirror the traditional Cannes experience as closely as possible

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The many moods of life indoors during the lockdown chronicled in photos

Five photographers of the street photography collective, In-Street, turn the camera inward to capture their new confined world - personal and universal - during the COVID 19 lockdown

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In Hyderabad, a new space to work and create

The Chalet Social, a members access co-working space in Hyderabad looks to welcome creative entrepreneurs, with COVID-19 hygiene protocols

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Akshaya CR uses everyday objects as subjects for her illustrations

This Coimbatore-based artist has done more than 100 art works in the past four years

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Three-day Global Online Yoga Festival from June 18 to 20

The International Yoga Day, being celebrated on June 21, will be more significant in the times of the pandemic and mental stress the world seems to be going through

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Nature next door

The Greenstorm International Nature Photography Competition invites entries

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‘Neekosam Neereekshana’, a digitally restored and dubbed version of ‘16 Vayathinile’ in Telugu

Bama Rajkannu, daughter of S A Rajkannu who produced the original directed by Bharathiraja starring Sridevi, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, talks about the restoration and changes she made to the original

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A peek into the world of rasas

Sri Mudhraalaya conducted an online workshop in two parts

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Dance, on a digital platform

Virtual learning and connecting through cyber space have become the new normal in this testing time

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Kriti Sanon on Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: ‘The blame game never ends, stop the gossip’

The actor, who worked with Rajput in ‘Raabta’, criticised the media culture of blind items, and said it should be branded “illegal”

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‘That ‘70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women

The verdict comes after a three-year investigation of the 44-year-old Hollywood actor

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Will Smith to play the lead in runway slave thriller ‘Emancipation’

The period film is based on the true story of Peter, a slave on a Louisiana plantation, owned by John and Bridget Lyons

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Anne Hathaway, Oscar Issac join James Gray’s ‘Armageddon Time’

The movie will also feature Robert De Niro, Cate Blanchett, Donald Sutherland, among others

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Peace — root of all emotions

Like pristine white, in which all colours merge

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Amazon Prime new arrivals: ‘Penguin’, ‘7500’ and ‘Bad Boys For Life’

Keerthy Suresh’s serial killer mystery premieres this week, along with Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s thriller set on a flight

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Three-day Global Online Yoga Festival from June 18 to 20

The International Yoga Day, being celebrated on June 21, will be more significant in the times of the pandemic and mental stress the world seems to be going through

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The sound of fitness: Podcasts that help you get strong

Podcasts that help you get strong and build agility, balance, and flexibility — all things that exercisers love

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A rare dragonfly spotted in chance encounter

Megalogomphus superbus Fraser, endemic to the Western Ghats, has been photographed for the first time in nine decades

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The sound of fitness: Podcasts that help you get strong

Podcasts that help you get strong and build agility, balance, and flexibility — all things that exercisers love

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Jimmy Kimmel to host Emmy Awards in September

The TV presenter had previously hosted the 64th and 68th editions in 2012 and 2016.

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The mask as canvas during coronavirus days!

Shreya Mondal, from Balitikuri, Howrah, has won the children’s KNMA Mask-a-thon in the senior category

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Srishti Shrivastava: ‘I want to be as fearless as Guddo’

The actor on being a scene stealer in 'Gulabo Sitabo', working with a stellar cast and rediscovering her birthplace

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Sayani Gupta: ‘Axone shines a torch on how diverse culture is’

The actor talks about tolerance, racism and the need for gender representation in entertainment

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How Satyadev Kancharana approached ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’ as a fresh project than a remake

Following the medical thriller web series 'Locked', actor Satyadev Kancharana looks forward to his new Telugu film in which he reprises Fahadh Faasil’s part from 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram'

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The mask as canvas during coronavirus days!

Shreya Mondal, from Balitikuri, Howrah, has won the children’s KNMA Mask-a-thon in the senior category

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Kristen Stewart to essay Princess Diana in biopic ‘Spencer’

Pablo Larrain will direct the film that will centre around the Princess of Wales’ decision to leave Prince Charles while holidaying with the British royals

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Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles showcases 125 films from their last 17 editions

The line-up, including features, documentaries and shorts, will be available for 17 days, from June 19 to July 5

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A pride concert for a cause, by Chennai’s indie musicians

Rainbow Renaissance, a three-day online concert by Period Chennai, brings together musicians such as Mr Kev and Shilpa Natarajan

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Forgotten musical forms come alive with the works of famous poets

‘Kannada Kavya Kamanabillu’ by Krithika and Deepika Srinivasan cover Kannada literature lyrically and musically

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‘Jagame Thanthiram’ is meant for theatrical release: Karthik Subbaraj ahead of ‘Penguin’

The filmmaker talks about dabbling in the digital space and why he decided to release ‘Penguin’ directly on Amazon Prime

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When Mani Bai learnt English

A 95-year-old matriarch decides that the lockdown is a good time to shore up on her vocabulary

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A week of lockdown liftup

As we sit at the edge of opening up — stores, malls, restaurants — but also continue to work and study out of home, here’s what Unlock 1.0 looks like in Delhi

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Here’s why indigenous produce is garnering more attention during the pandemic

The pandemic has resulted in a demand for indigenous produce, as international supply chain networks come under pressure due to the lockdown and exotic ingredients stay out of reach. Are these inventive, seasonal, locally-influenced menus here to stay?

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Forget Ludo, this is how senior citizens have embraced playing bridge online

Not even a pandemic could keep these senior citizens from pursuing their love for bridge. Now they play online

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Stuck at home but need to consult a vet? This app lets you do just that, virtually

The newly launched CoZo Plus (+) app connects pet parents to vets for virtual consultations, free of cost

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English playwright Alan Bennett’s ‘The Habit of Art’ is now streaming online

The play imagines an encounter between composer Benjamin Britten and poet WH Auden

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Three-day Global Online Yoga Festival from June 18 to 20

The International Yoga Day, being celebrated on June 21, will be more significant in the times of the pandemic and mental stress the world seems to be going through

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How a residents’ association in Kerala capital set up a library during lockdown

Residents of Rajeev Nagar at Melarannoor in Thiruvananthapuram put the time to good use by realising their dream of establishing a reading room

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Hyderabad artist Varunika Saraf to showcase her work at Heidelberger Kunstverein

Varunika Saraf, along with artists Nadira Husain and Amina Ahmed, is part of the ‘Confluence-Sangam’ showcase at Heidelberger Kunstverein, Germany

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Enter, the dragonfly!

A rare dragonfly, Megalogomphus superbus Fraser, endemic to the Western Ghats, has been photographed for the first time ever

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‘Bokshi’, a horror-fantasy film in the making

To be directed by Bhargav Saikia who made the short film ‘The Black Cat’, ‘Bokshi’ will be filmed in Northeast India later this year

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A short film that explores the trend of ‘online’ marriages

Malayalam short film Dheerkha Sumangali Bhava, written and directed by Parthan Mohan and Kavitha K Menon, zooms in on the trend of such weddings and manifold aspects surrounding it

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A short film that explores the trend of ‘online’ marriages

Malayalam short film Dheerkha Sumangali Bhava, written and directed by Parthan Mohan and Kavitha K Menon, zooms in on the trend of such weddings and manifold aspects surrounding it

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Services that establish ‘home offices’ growing in numbers

With many companies extending WFH till the end of the year and offering an allowance to their remote-working employees to establish a work space, this trend is inevitable

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Rare mango varieties make an appearance

Don’t fret about the mango season ending soon’ in fact some new varieties are set to delight your palate

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Conservationist H Byju writes why vultures are indispensable to bio-diversity in his book

Photographer, independent researcher and conservationist H Byju writes passionately about why the vultures are indispensable to the bio-diversity in his book Valley of Hope — Moyar and Vultures

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The sound of fitness: Podcasts that help you get strong

Podcasts that help you get strong and build agility, balance, and flexibility — all things that exercisers love

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This Mumbai-based photographer is creating scenes from superhero movies using household items

Buildings made of dumbbells, lava made of jello: Arjun Menon has been using his time during the lockdown to click Batman and Joker in action

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Pandemic dreams: Have you been having unusual dreams lately? Here’s why

You are not alone. After some particularly vivid quarantine and pandemic-related dreams, we explore why this is happening

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The sound of fitness: Podcasts that help you get strong

Podcasts that help you get strong and build agility, balance, and flexibility — all things that exercisers love

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Turbo-petrol cars under ₹10 lakh

A look at practical and affordable family cars with a sporty character on sale in India

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‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ review: a slick, real and over-the-top video game

Shang Tsung and a few familiar fighters are back, in a new Mortal Kombat 11 expansion, Aftermath. Finish it!

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Check out these nutritionist-vetted health drinks available in India

As a thumb rule, packaged foods are to be avoided. But if you have them for lack of time or effort, here are a few nutritionist-vetted health drinks available in the market

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Check out these nutritionist-vetted health drinks available in India

As a thumb rule, packaged foods are to be avoided. But if you have them for lack of time or effort, here are a few nutritionist-vetted health drinks available in the market

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A balanced design with a relaxed appeal

Comfortable on the inside, well built, and nice to drive, Skoda’s Karoq is an SUV that ticks a lot of boxes

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The curtains are down: Chennai’s AVM Rajeswari’s rich cinematic heritage, and why it had to end

Established in 1979, the cinema hall had low ticket rates and catered to family audiences

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What goes behind the scenes as daily soaps and shows are back on air on Malayalam channels

As shootings start in full swing, cast and crew are working with several restrictions in place

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What goes behind the scenes as daily soaps and shows are back on air on Malayalam channels

As shootings start in full swing, cast and crew are working with several restrictions in place

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An online workshop on Rubik’s Cube for beginners

‘3x3 for Beginners’, led by Thiruvananthapuram-based Rubik’s Cube enthusiast Bany Sadar, offers training classes on solving the popular combination puzzle

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Kochi Muziris Biennale 2020 will open on December 12

As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s news from the art world: the Kochi Muziris Biennale 2020 will open as scheduled on December 12

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Get inside your beauty routine: with dermatologist Dr Kiran Sethi

Dr Kiran Kaur Sethi’s guide to navigating the confusing world of skincare

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How Satyadev Kancharana approached ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’ as a fresh project than a remake

Following the medical thriller web series Locked, actor Satyadev Kancharana looks forward to his new Telugu film Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, in which he reprises Fahadh Faasil’s part from Maheshinte Prathikaaram

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Siva Sai Vardhan: ‘Geetha Subramanyam 2020’ is a family-friendly live-in relationship drama

In 2017, the YouTube Telugu series Geetha Subramanyam (GS) exploring the relationship dynamics of a live-in couple had quite a loyal following. Three

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Sarwaa Eats: a cornucopia of old and new delicacies

Sarwaa Eats, which opened on June 16 in Thiruvananthapuram, has a wide range of food sourced from home cooks all across Kerala

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Coronavirus | BAFTA film awards pushed to April 11, following Oscars change

Originally, the 2021 BAFTAs were going to take place on February 14 and the change allows for an extended eligibility period.

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Telugu singer Sunitha forays into new territory

Singer Sunitha Upadrashta has been signed as global brand ambassador for Touch-A-Life Foundation

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‘Slapped’ was shot during the lockdown in Bengaluru

Director Prataya Saha says the four-minute film took nine hours to shoot. ‘Slapped’ is now available to view on shorted.in

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A short film on child abuse and dissociative identity disorder

Freelance theatre artiste Amrita Roy directed and edited ‘Within’ during the lockdown

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Telugu film ‘Bhanumathi Ramakrishna’ to stream on ‘Aha’ from July 3

The romance drama starring Salony Luthra and Naveen Chandra is directed by Srikanth Nagothi

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Pandemic fallout: Bengaluru musicians, DJs are taking to online platforms, but there is uncertainty in the air

They say experience is not the same for either artistes or audience; monetisation of performances a big challenge

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Online discussion on Ambedkar’s contribution to the Indian Constitution

Author Aakash Singh Rathore and policy expert Shruti Viswanathan will discuss the former’s book Ambedkar’s Preamble

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Why vultures matter

Photographer, independent researcher and conservationist H Byju writes passionately about why the vultures are indispensable to the bio-diversity in his book Valley of Hope —Moyar and Vultures

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Stories from ancient Kerala in paint

Artist Manoj Mathasseril, through his YouTube channel, explores the charm and relevance of traditional Kerala murals

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Oscars 2021 ceremony switched to April from February due to coronavirus

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus

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‘In OTT, I am your prisoner’

Aarya, Ram Madhvani’s foray into original digital series, brings Sushmita Sen and Chandrachur Singh back on screen in a relationship drama

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This Chennai artist tackles colourism through her ‘Dark is Beautiful’ series

Artist Rohini Mani, explains her love for portraits and why she considers the technique apt to convey her take on colourism

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Open, stir, serve. Have you tried DIY meal kits yet?

Tired of sweating it out in your kitchen during lockdown? Fake it with DIY meal boxes that enable even the most reluctant home cooks pull off elaborate three-course meals

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Your lockdown guide to live music this weekend, from New York’s DJs to Mumbai’s rappers

Western classical music from Sydney, late-night DJs from New York, gully rap from Mumbai. This week’s list of online Live Gigs covers a range of moods for you

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Shan Re’s latest works are a tribute to migrants long trek home

The artist says she chose footprints as a symbol to show the workers’ determination to reach their destination

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Keerthy Suresh on finding rhythm to her character in ‘Penguin’

The actor talks about the Karthik Subbaraj-backed ‘Penguin’ and why she took a six-month break post ‘Mahanati’

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#handsoffporotta... Why Malayalis are up in arms against a GST ruling on their favourite porotta

The hashtag has been a hot trending topic on social media ever since a recent GST ruling by the Karnataka bench of Authority for Advance Rulings that categorised roti and porotta in different GST slabs

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Mohan Babu, Rajinikanth’s ‘Pedarayudu’ celebrates 25 years

Actor Mohan Babu shared a throwback video of the film’s muhurat graced by late actor and former chief minister N T Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao, among others

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The reality of OCD during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cover your face, scrub your hands, repeat. The pandemic has heightened anxieties of infection, even more so for people with obsessive compulsive disorder

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Pandemic parenting with an only child

Walks on the terrace, movie nights and reading sessions. How couples are working out a new routine for their kids

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Barbra Streisand makes George Floyd’s daughter a Disney stockholder

Gianna posted a photograph on her Instagram account holding her Disney shares.

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Sushant Singh Rajput death | Fan remembers actor’s kind act

Rajput donated ₹1 crore for Kerala flood relief in August 2018 in the name of one of his fans, Subham Ranjan. A month later, when flood ravaged Nagaland, he gave away ₹1.25 crore.

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Sushant Singh Rajput death | Reactions

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on Sunday morning.

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Pride Month parades cancelled? India’s LGBTQ+ communities have taken the celebrations online

We speak to some of the LGBTQ+ heroes — drag artistes, musicians, artists, activists — who have kept Pride Month 2020 going strong alive despite the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns and physical distancing

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Obituary | Sushant Singh Rajput leaves behind a short, but sparkling, legacy of films

A true blue shooting star, Rajput was a superstar even before he took his first step into Hindi cinema in 2013.

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We lost a lovely kid: Kiran More reacts to former trainee Sushant Singh Rajput’s death

The former India wicketkeeper trained Rajput for the role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the 2016 biopic ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’.

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Reactions to Sushant Singh Rajput's death

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on Sunday morning.

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Twitter reacts to Sushant Singh Rajput's death

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on Sunday morning.

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Actor Sushant Singh Rajput found dead in Mumbai

He was found dead at his residence in Bandra on Sunday morning.

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‘No Time to Die’ to now release in the U.S. on November 20

The new James Bond film marks Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as the iconic British spy.

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‘I firmly stand with the trans community’: Rupert Grint reacts to J.K. Rowling’s comments

Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, said that people should all be entitled to live with love and without judgement.

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Watch | Indian gym owners call for fitness centers to open

A video on gym owners and trainers are holding protests in several Indian cities

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Watch | Indian gym owners call for fitness centers to open

A video on gym owners and trainers are holding protests in several Indian cities

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Cinematographer B Kannan passes away

He was known for his association with director Bharathiraja and had worked with him in films such as ‘Alaigal Oyivadhillai’ and ‘Kaadhal Oviyam’

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‘Baahubali’ writer KV Vijayendra Prasad in talks to pen Aamir Khan’s ‘Mahabharat’

The 78-year-old writer’s next project is son SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ that is scheduled to release in 2021

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Queen of rasam

Meet Usha Prabhakaran, whose upcoming book holds a thousand recipes of the wonder dish that can be made with almost any ingredient, even those you discard

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This virtual choir group is raising funds for children with HIV/AIDS during lockdown

Through virtual choirs, Mellow Circle hopes to draw attention to the need for funds to support the care of at-risk children with HIV/AIDS during the pandemic

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This virtual choir group is raising funds for children with HIV/AIDS during lockdown

Through virtual choirs, Mellow Circle hopes to draw attention to the need for funds to support the care of at-risk children with HIV/AIDS during the pandemic

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Director Jayaraj releases tribute to coronavirus warriors, with popular Malayalam song

The new version of ‘Kaliveedurangiyallo’ from the 1996 Malayalam film ‘Desadanam’ has been sung by Akhila Anand

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Will the ‘success’ of ‘Ponmagal Vandhal’ prompt an OTT release for Vijay’s ‘Master’?

With OTT platforms becoming the only medium available for producers to release their content currently, measuring the success of a digital première film becomes pertinent

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Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation provides relief to theatre professionals in eight states

Mohammad Ali Baig says that this endeavour to support artistes and workers is a token of appreciation

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Free online concert featuring Supriya Raghunathan, MD Pallavi and others

The concert on June 14, featuring over 10 musicians, is to raise funds for performing artists struggling due to COVID-19 lockdown

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Ludo emerges as the most popular game during lockdown

At its peak, the total number of daily active users on Ludo King was 251 million, says creator Vikash Jaiswal

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Butter chicken variety during the lockdown!

Butter chicken derivatives are just right for lockdown season

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‘Jimikki Kammal’ goes viral again

Assamese sisters Ankita Nandy’s and Antara Nandy’s rendition of the song is going places

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Jason Kim to develop film about Korean grandmothers returning to school

It is based on Choe Sang-Hun’s New York Times story ‘Running Out of Children, a South Korea School Enrolls Illiterate Grandmothers’

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World Gin Day with Karina Aggarwal and Emma Stokes live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

Join beverage consultant Karina Aggarwal and Emma Stokes, who runs World Gin Day, on #LockdownWithWeekend today at 5.30 pm

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’ to get a live musical adaptation

Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj has come on board as the creative director of the prooject

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‘Axone’ movie review: Witty and culturally-rooted

The film chronicles the experience of being the ‘other’ in your own country with levity and authenticity

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'Madness in the Desert': The sanity behind the madness of filmmaking

Satyajit Bhatkal’s documentary on the making of Ashutosh Gowarikar’s 'Lagaan' reveals the inherent insecurities of art and how the life of a film artist is a nomadic assembly of farewells

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‘Da 5 Bloods’ review: Spike Lee unleashes an ambitious, topical argument with history and the present

The director’s new joint traces the journey of African-American veterans returning to Vietnam in a sharp satire that is also a tale of brotherhood, redemption and the never-ending war

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Pick of the week: June 13 to 19

Online events you can’t miss this week

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I failed to notice AR Rahman in his prime: Kamal Haasan

The duo, who join hands for the upcoming 'Thalaivan Irukkindran', spoke about a range of topics during an Instagram session

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World Gin Day: Cheers to the gin life

Hot lava or as smooth as silk? World Gin Day gives our spirits aficionado just the excuse he’s been waiting for to examine his tempestuous relationship with this versatile drink

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Parotas placed in 18% GST bracket

Rotis, naans and kulchas in 5% slab; iD Fresh Food to challenge order

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Christopher Nolan movie 'Tenet' to open July 31 as industry seeks rebound

Theaters are starting to reopen worldwide since going dark in mid-March to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Virtual experiences in lockdown times

In 1971, in New York’s SoHo neighborhood, a site-specific dance performance — one in which the ‘site’ in question encompassed a dozen rooftops over a

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‘Artemis Fowl’ movie review: A visual spectacle with a fuddled narrative

The live adaptation of a much-loved literary series is sadly a Disney film that doesn’t delight

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Malaysian reggae artist Sasi the Don talks about his Father’s Day single ‘Daddy Don’

Sasi also talks about fatherhood, single parents, his close association with India and more

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Bored at home? Explore art history at Goethe Zentrum Hyderabad’s online Kunstforum lectures

Art historian Sarada Natarajan looks at Indian art history and the German legacy in her first lecture on June 13

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Hope in a diamond ring at Christie’s upcoming auction

Why high-end jewellery brands will be keeping tabs on the 28-carat headliner at Christie’s this month

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Johny Dar’s celebrity jean pool

Through his Jeans for Reugees charity, the artist and designer raises funds for the International Rescue Committee

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Johny Dar’s celebrity jean pool

Through his Jeans for Reugees charity, the artist and designer raises funds for the International Rescue Committee

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Summer of Pride: movies, books, podcasts

What to read, watch and listen to if you want to be an informed ally this Pride month. Plus recommendations for teens and children to introduce them to the LGBTQ+ community

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‘Dark’ season 3 trailer: More mind-bending time travel twists

After a long wait, fans get a first glimpse of the final season of Netflix’s spectacular German show, that will drop on June 27

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COVID-19: Sustainable, skin-friendly masks from women weavers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Women weavers trained by Creative Bee Foundation explore mask making as an alternate source of income

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Yellow Paper Wasp: The caterpillar eater

The Yellow Paper Wasp is seen as a stinger, but it has a role in maintaining the health of a garden

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Abhishek Bachchan, Nithya Menen to make digitial debuts with ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’

The psychological crime thriller on Amazon Prime Video will de directed by Mayank Sharma

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Tom Hanks’ ‘Greyhound’ to stream on Apple TV+ from July 10

Hanks has penned the screenplay of the film, which is based on C S Forester’s 1955 novel ‘The Good Shepherd’

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Actor Balakrishna upbeat about his third film with director Boyapati Srinu

A teaser of their third Telugu film together, unveiled recently to mark Balakrishna’s 60th birthday celebrations, has garnered more than seven million views

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Sudhir Mishra live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

The director will discuss Abrar Alvi’s Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, current developments in the US and the controversy around Gone With The Wind

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Papon releases new romantic single ‘Haaye Rabba’

Singer Papon’s new song has been written and composed by Siddharth Amit Bhavsar during lockdown

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COVID-19: Armaan Malik unveils new track ‘next 2 me’

Armaan Malik’s new single describes the COVID-19 scenario of missing loved ones and wishing they were nearby

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Netflix new arrivals this week: ‘The Sinner’, ‘Da 5 Bloods’, ‘The Woods’ and more

Spike Lee’s much-awaited war commentary, returning mystery-thriller favourites, and Netflix’s first original film from Turkey come to the platform

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The first-night-first-show experience

Will film viewing in cinema halls be the same ever again?

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Documentary 'The Organic Seed' is a poignant ode to farming

Bengaluru-based filmmaker Adithyaa Sadashiv builds a fetching portrait of the farmer Giriyapura Halappa Kashinath who has transformed his village with his agricultural and social practises

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'Widow of Silence' movie review: A quiet but telling portrait of a half-widow

Praveen Morchhale’s film contrasts the visual beauty of the Kashmir Valley with the conflicts, evoking a feeling of angst in ‘normalcy’

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‘Gulabo Sitabo’ movie review: A biting satire on Lucknow and its people

‘Gulabo Sitabo’ is both a melancholic lament for and a biting satire on Lucknow and its people. A film in which language reigns supreme.

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Country music's Lady Antebellum changes name because of slavery association

Country music group Lady Antebellum on Thursday changed its name to Lady A, saying it regretted its blindspot over the name's association with a time

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Australian honour for Indian musician

Shobha Sekhar has been chosen for the Medal of the Order for her service to the community and the country

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As ‘Artemis Fowl’ hits screens, Eoin Colfer says ‘I can get on with my life’

After two decades, Eoin Colfer's anti-hero makes it to the screen. Also, the Irish author tells us why he’s swearing off the internet once Artemis Fowl premieres on Disney+ Hotstar

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‘Penguin’ trailer: Keerthy Suresh stars in an intriguing case of a missing child

The film, produced by Karthik Subbaraj, will have a direct release on Amazon Prime Video on June 19

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Television actor Jagesh Mukati dead

Actor had also worked in films like Sidharth Malhotra-Parineeti Chopra starrer ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ and Aamir Khan’s ‘Mann’

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Raghava Rao: Unsung vidwan of rare calibre

P.N. Raghava Rao was an accomplished musician but first and foremost a dedicated teacher

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Of GNB’s genius and timeless values

M.L. Vasanthakumari’s lec-dem, streamed on social media recently, brought to the fore her deep musical insights

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A.R. Rahman on board Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s international film ‘No Land’s Man’

The movie is directed by Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, and also stars Australian theatre actor Megan Mitchell

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Here’s why Houseparty refuses to monetise user data

The video-conferencing social network platform has observed 159-times growth in the last 30-day period globally, says Quentin Staes-Polet, General Manager India and SEA, Epic Games

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‘The Journey’ — Dedicated to all that is human

Ganesh Kumar’s album sings the story of seeing light at the end of the tunnel — a journey of despair and hope

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‘Gone with the Wind,’ TV show ‘Cops’ axed as pop culture reckons with racism

Oscar-winning Civil War epic ‘Gone with the Wind’ was removed from the HBO Max streaming service and reality TV show ‘Cops’ has been canceled

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What made Ranjith consider TV Soaps?

Ranjith on his foray into small screen, films and more

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Mangoes at your doorstep in Chennai: A complete guide

Has the lockdown prevented you from eating your annual quota of mangoes this year? Before the season drawns to a close, dive into fragrant Banganapalli, imam pasand, alphonso, malgova and more. Perhaps you should freeze some too, to help us get through the rest of 2020!

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Urvashi Rautela says that Hindi remake of ‘Thiruttu Payale 2’ will be universally relatable

Actor takes on the role played by Amala Paul in the 2017 original Tamil film directed by Susi Ganesan

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‘Crazy’ memories

Looking back, on his first anniversary

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What made Ranjith consider TV Soaps?

Ranjith on his foray into small screen, films and more

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J.K. Rowling says she is survivor of sexual assault

The British writer said that she was disclosing the information to give context to her controversial past comments about transgender women.

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How Juhi Chaturvedi recreates the sights and sounds of Lucknow in 'Gulabo Sitabo'

The writer speaks about depicting her home town, its colloquial speak, humour and that quintessential Awadhi sarcasm in the upcoming Shoojit Sircar film

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Bengaluru’s Mitti Cafe wins Bumble Grant Program 2020

Mitti Cafe founder explains how the grant helped them kickstart their COVID-19 relief work

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Art plates narrating stories specific to the pandemic fund meals for migrant workers

The Plated Project’s newest initiative titled A Plateful of Hope aims to provide 1,00,000 meals to daily wage workers by selling limited-edition art plates

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Mangoes at your doorstep in Chennai: A complete guide

Has the lockdown prevented you from eating your annual quota of mangoes this year? Before the season drawns to a close, dive into fragrant Banganapalli, imam pasand, alphonso, malgova and more. Perhaps you should freeze some too, to help us get through the rest of 2020!

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Kerala band Thekkan Chronicles’ ‘Onnayidum Lokam’ celebrates the spirit of togetherness despite the pandemic

Penned by Mollywood actor and theatre-person Maala Parvathi, ‘Onnayidum Lokam’ is composed and sung by Thekkan Chronicles’ frontman Gokul Harshan

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Documentary ‘Memoirs of Devaki — Oru Ammoommakkaalam’ captures the musings of a 91-year-old on pandemics

While exhorting viewers to stay safe, nonagenarian Devaki recalls the epidemics in her time in a short film made by her grandson Vinu Janardanan

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Coronavirus: Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals cancelled for 2020

The 2020 editions of the Coachella music festival and its country music counterpart Stagecoach have been cancelled due to concerns over a possible aut

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Juhi Chaturvedi: The girl from Lucknow

Juhi Chaturvedi on recreating the sights and sounds of her home town, its colloquial speak, humour and that quintessential Awadhi sarcasm

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Karthick Iyer live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

The violinist, teacher and founder of IndoSoul talks about building a USP on digital platforms where everyone is vying for attention. On June 11 at 9 pm, as part of our #LockdownWithWeekend series

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Film on first transgender student of Panjab University releases on June 13

Rolling Frames Entertainment’s ‘Admitted’ traces the journey of Dhananjay Chauhan

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100 days of cooking forgotten Tamil-native vegetables

Akash Muralidaran is on a quest to rediscover forgotten, local vegetables with a 100-day cooking project, 70-year-old recipe book and cheery determination to forage through the city

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Leading Indian chefs and restaurant brands are getting imaginative with food delivery

As diners opt to stay home despite easing of restrictions, innovative chefs and restaurateurs are reinventing themselves and redefining takeaway

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Production begins on ‘Spider-Man: Spider-Verse 2’

The sequel to the hit animated film has a release date of October 2022

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Together we can: Musician Shabir gets a ‘Lockdown EP’ ready

The Singapore-based singer-composer hopes that his songs will lift people’s spirits in the battle against COVID-19

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Ashok Selvan’s next is a family drama subject

The film is helmed by debut directorn Swathini, a former assistant of filmmaker Suseenthiran, and has Niharika playing the lead opposite Ashok Selvan

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Kit Harington still hasn’t seen final season of ‘Game of Thrones’

Actor also said that Jon Snow, his character on the show, would never have been happy had he ended up on the coveted Iron Throne

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Crochet: a craft that we are hooked on to during lockdown

With just a slip knot and a hook, crochet can fade out the white noise of daily life. During India’s extended lockdown, crochet is being rediscovered for its ability to focus the mind

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Kashish queer film festival 2020 to be held online

Titled ‘Kashish 2020 Virtual’, it becomes the first major Indian film festival to go digital this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Bang & Olufsen partners with Xbox to elevate gaming audio experience

With Xbox Series X launching in late 2020, this partnership with the Danish luxury audio-visual tech company includes ‘Designed for Xbox’ functionalities

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COVID-19: Five artists and a multitude of techniques for Relief Art Gallery’s virtual show

Hyderabad-based Relief Art Gallery’s virtual exhibition ‘Status Quo’ has five artists exploring themes of lockdown, migrants, Nature and mythology

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Sandhya Raju to raise COVID-19 fund for Kuchipudi gurus

Hyderabad-based Kuchipudi dancer Sandhya Raju to conduct an online workshop to raise funds for gurus affected by COVID-19 lockdown

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Crazy Mohan could laugh, and make us laugh: Prakash Raj on the first death anniversary of the iconic comedian

On the sets of Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vasool Raja MBBS’ released in 2004, both the actors bonded thanks to the funny one-liners

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Release work on for Vikram’s ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’, says Gautham Menon

The filmmaker went live on Instagram to discuss his music video ‘Oru Chance Kudu’ when he revealed the status of his upcoming film projects

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‘Christopher Nolan was thrilled with Dimple Kapadia,’ says Kenneth Branagh on ‘Tenet’ shoot

The veteran Bollywood actor stars in the espionage thriller along with others like John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki and Branagh

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Want a furry companion?

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

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I am working for migrants purely out of love for them: Sonu Sood

He estimates that he has helped 18,000-20,000 workers to go back to their homes in states such as Odisha, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.

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Film shooting in A.P. to resume from June 15

Actor Chiranjeevi said that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had in-principle agreed to allow shooting of films and serials

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Anushka Sharma: ‘I’m drawn to edgy, clutter-breaking subjects’

Even as Anushka Sharma basks in the success of the crime thriller show 'Paatal Lok', she reiterates a commitment as producer to out-of-the-box content

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World Oceans Day: A voyage across the ‘Roaring Forties’

On the occasion of World Oceans Day on June 8, a group of scientists and research scholars recount their experiences of a voyage to the Southern Ocean, which has the roughest waters in the world

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India makes presence felt at We Are One: A Global Film Festival

Country figured among the top ten viewing nations of the 10-day digital film festival

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Roshni Dinaker shares her experiences

The costume designer and filmmaker will highlight the difference between fashion and costume designing in a webinar

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COVID-19: How Ohmkar connected with television audience with a virtual ‘iShmart Jodi Special’

The anchor-turned-director speaks about reinventing the Telugu show and moving forward during lockdown

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Shaggy: Feels good to have lasted through so many trends

Shaggy’s 2019 track ‘Banana’, for which he collaborated with Conkarah, has become a rage due to banana drop challenge

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This stop-motion experiment with iconic Malayalam movie scenes is going viral

Production house Tales and Takes’ stop-motion animation clips feature comics superheroes donning the roles of Mollywood stars

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Tovino Thomas and wife Lidiya name their baby son ‘Tahaan’

The Malayalam actor also shared a picture of himself with his daughter Izza looking at the baby, on Instagram

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Keanu Reeves: ‘Matrix 4 has some meaningful things to say’

Actor says that director Lana Wachowski’s beautiful script and wonderful story for the fourth film in the franchise resonated with him

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This stop-motion experiment with iconic Malayalam movie scenes is going viral

Production house Tales and Takes’ stop-motion animation clips feature comics superheroes donning the roles of Mollywood stars

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Hype or Happening: Glucosamine supplements

Know about the aggressively marketed glucosamine tablet before you pop it in expecting instant relief for your joint pains.

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Amazon Prime new arrivals this week: ‘Gulabo Sitabo’, ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ and more

Shoojit Sircar’s quirky comedy arrives this week, along with a new film adaptation of the popular kids’ show with ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’

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Aneek Chaudhuri on making Malayalam film ‘Katti Nrittam’, that will be screened in the film market at Cannes 2020

The Kolkata-based director of Malayalam film 'Katti Nrittam', says he decided to make a film in the language, as he enjoys stepping out of his comfort zone

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‘Run’ review: Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson struggle to save a confused script

The show doesn’t succeed at being a rom-com or a thriller, nor is it able to blend the two successfully

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Actor 'TV' Varadharajen booked for his video on 'shortage of hospital beds'

The actor and former newscaster had recently put out a video saying that a friend of his who was unwell, struggled to find a bed in Chennai

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Hype or Happening: Glucosamine supplements

Know about the aggressively marketed glucosamine tablet before you pop it in expecting instant relief for your joint pains.

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‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ to release directly on Netflix

The film, starring Janhvi Kapoor, is inspired by the life of first Indian woman Air Force officer to fly in a combat zone during the 1999 Kargil War

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Daniel Radcliffe reacts to JK Rowling’s anti-trans posts: ‘Transgender women are women’

The ‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe posted a lengthy response and apology to controversial tweets posted by author J.K. Rowling last week

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‘Friends’ creator admits that show ‘didn’t do enough to promote diversity’

Marta Kauffman said she would have made some “very different decisions” when asked what she would have done differently with the popular sitcom

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How can you make pea protein tastier? This vegan powder uses chocolate and pumpkin seeds

Recently-launched Origin Nutrition’s vegan powder, which is made in Chennai, will soon be available in flavours such as vanilla and berry

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The nawabi world of Mirza and Baankey in Shoojit Sircar's 'Gulabo Sitabo'

The filmmaker on creating a new visual language for the upcoming comedy and why it’s his most difficult film till date

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Tillotama Shome: ‘Writing is a humbling discipline’

Currently penning a script, actor Tillotama Shome discusses the possibility of directing, and working with debut filmmakers with fresh voices

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Kannada star Suman Nagarkar will be seen in a Hindi film that has been shot virtually

The actor, popularly known as ‘Beladingala Baale’, shares the screen with Bollywood actor Shishir Sharma in 'DOTS'

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The nawabi world of Mirza and Baankey

Shoojit Sircar on creating a new visual language for Gulabo Sitabo and why it’s his most difficult film till date

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Build your own home gym in under ₹10K

These Bollywood celebrity trainers help us pick easy-to-buy, easy-to-store pieces of equipment to work out from home

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Build your own home gym in under ₹10K

These Bollywood celebrity trainers help us pick easy-to-buy, easy-to-store pieces of equipment to work out from home

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‘Writing is a humbling discipline’

Currently penning a script, actor Tillotama Shome discusses the possibility of directing, and working with debut filmmakers with fresh voices

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Rearing cows in the heart of Kochi

Picture cowsheds in the middle of bustling Kochi in Kerala, here is how dairy farmers contribute to keeping the city’s milk supply chain running

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Karthik Subbaraj teams up with Vikram and Dhruv for ‘Chiyaan 60’

The announcement was made by the filmmaker on Twitter with an illustration from the film

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Now, escape rooms go virtual. Go ahead, solve a puzzle and save the world, in your pyjamas

Solving a murder, warding off a terror attack, racing against time to diffuse a bomb... anything is possible in the virtual realm of escape rooms that offer succour amid the pandemic

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A strange friendship

The camaraderie between an owl and a snake was the subject of photographer Vishwanatha Suvarna’s lenses during this lockdown

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Connecting the dots

Kannada star Suman Nagarkar will be seen in a Hindi film that has been shot virtually

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When Janaki Sabesh and Ashish Vidyarthi had a ‘Ghilli’ reunion

Actors Janaki Sabesh and Ashish Vidyarthi recall the time they played parents to Vijay in the Tamil sports-drama, Ghilli

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How this Malayali couple went on a culinary voyage during the lockdown

Gourmets and avid travellers, Venket Seetharaman and Swapna Balakrishnan escaped the confines of the lockdown and recreated different cuisines by taking the spice route

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COVID-19: Lucky Ali’s new music video ‘Sacrifice’ in collaboration with Low Rhyderz

The music video has shots of migrant workers walking miles to reach home during the COVID-19 lockdown

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Most food lovers are vying for take away for now

With an ease in the lockdown, Hyderabad’s food industry is going through a serious rearrangement, mostly focussing on safety measures

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Free online film festival by Suchitra Film Society and Pedestrian Pictures

Nine documentaries will be screened from June 8 to 15; registration is not required

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Hype or Happening : Glucosamine supplements

Know about the aggressively marketed glucosamine tablet before you pop it in expecting instant relief for your joint pains.

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K-pop boyband BTS' fans match group's $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter

Fans of the popular South Korean boy band BTS matched its $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter (BLM) in support of U.S. protests against police

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Hype or Happening : Glucosamine supplements

Know about the aggressively marketed glucosamine tablet before you pop it in expecting instant relief for your joint pains.

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Five essential yogic rituals to track

Sandeep Ananda, head of yoga at Ananda in the Himalayas, on how mantra meditation and yogic rituals help

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Ayurvedic rituals for the day and night

Dr Naresh Perumbuduri, senior ayurvedic physician at Ananda in The Himalayas, on ayurvedic rituals to follow

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Five essential yogic rituals to track

Sandeep Ananda, head of yoga at Ananda in the Himalayas, on how mantra meditation and yogic rituals help

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Ayurvedic rituals for the day and night

Dr Naresh Perumbuduri, senior ayurvedic physician at Ananda in The Himalayas, on ayurvedic rituals to follow

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How can you make pea protein tastier? This vegan powder uses chocolate and pumpkin seeds

Recently-launched Origin Nutrition’s vegan powder, which is made in Chennai, will soon be available in flavours such as vanilla and berry

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As restaurants open post-lockdown, here is a sneak peak at what you can expect

As restaurants reopen on June 8, with fewer tables, masked staff and QR code menus, we take a look behind the scenes to see how they are grappling with a changed, and still-shifting, world in their fight for survival

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Javed Akhtar becomes first Indian to receive Richard Dawkins Award

The citation states that recipient will be a distinguished individual from the worlds of science, scholarship, education or entertainment who excels at upholding scientific truth

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Coronavirus lockdown | National Gallery of Modern Art to hold online summer art workshops

600 people have signed up for the interdisciplinary creative programme

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Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passes away at 39

While doctors suspect he suffered a cardiac arrest, they are also testing him for COVID-19.

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Banksy’s latest artwork pays tribute to George Floyd

Banksy frequently chooses topical themes for his artworks, which are normally stencilled on walls.

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Ravi Shankar centenary exhibition by IME goes online

Learn all about the sitar maestro and see some of his personal belongings including his hearing aid and letters to Beatle George Harrison

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From ‘parai aattam’ to ‘thol paavai koothu’ — this online arts festival focusses on artforms that are outside the digital economy

The funds raised are directed towards artiste communities that are left in the lurch following the lockdown

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‘All in Washington’ to ‘The Spotted Hyena’, your lockdown live performances for this week

From global music festivals to local comedic talent, this week’s list of Live Gigs has a wide variety for you to pick from

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What the world can learn from Mattias Löw’s COVID-19 photo essay ‘98 Days: Frozen in Fear’

In a series of confronting portraits, the Swedish filmmaker and photographer’s photo essay ‘98 Days: Frozen in Fear’ details the dread caused by the pandemic lockdowns

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Millets in my ice cream

Going local can have exciting results such as an ice cream made with millets

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Lockdown loaves: The rise of sourdough

At the very vortex of the lockdown baking frenzy is the humble yet hip sourdough bread, revelling in all its social media glory

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Jon Favreau: ‘The Mandalorian’ season 2 on track to arrive in October

In the sophomore season, the cast will be joined by Rosario Dawson, Timothy Olyphant, Temuera Morrison and Michael Biehn

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Kannada’s first journal

The editor of Mangaluru Samachara, which started in 1843, was Hermann Mogling, a christian missionary

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Air pollution can pose serious threat to brain health: Study

The study, published in the journal ‘Chemical & Engineering News’

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Air pollution can pose serious threat to brain health: Study

The study, published in the journal ‘Chemical & Engineering News’

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‘Shutdown’, a hip hop album on lockdown by Mass Appeal India and Gully Gang

Album ‘Shutdown’ is the first hip hop compilation after Divine’s Gully Gang signed up with Mass Appeal India

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Stranded 74-member crew of Malayalam film return to State from Djibouti

“...With the cancellation of international flights in view of COVID-19, we had no other option but to stay back at Djibouti till the situation eased,” said S.J. Sinu, director of the film

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18 natural bath products from small businesses across India

Looking to go #VocalForLocal? From bath salts and handmade soaps to organic shampoos and bamboo loofahs, here’s our pick of natural bath products crafted by small businesses across India

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Time to order good old momos!

It's time to sing a new song, with ordering in steamed or fried dumplings instead of eating them on the street

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18 natural bath products from small businesses across India

Looking to go #VocalForLocal? From bath salts and handmade soaps to organic shampoos and bamboo loofahs, here’s our pick of natural bath products crafted by small businesses across India

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Shaan and Swanand Kirkire talk about their Environment Day song

The composer and lyricist created a song, ‘Dhakk Dhakk Dharti’, for World Environment Day that celebrates biodiversity

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Vikramaditya Motwane to bring stories of Tihar jail on-screen with ‘Black Warrant’

‘Black Warrant’ is a memoir written by Tihar jail’s longest serving superintendent Sunil Gupta and journalist Sunetra Choudhury

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‘Chintu ka Birthday’ movie review: Life is not so beautiful

Though well-intended, the film doesn’t rise above being a facile take against war

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Pick of the week: online events to catch

Concerts, stand-up and other online events you just can’t miss, from June 6 to June 12

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Pick of the week: online events to catch

Concerts, stand-up and other online events you just can’t miss, from June 6 to June 12

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Dr Robert Antony’s viral video asks parents to be patient with teachers going online

Give teachers a chance, pleads paediatric surgeon Dr Robert Antony, through a video in support of teachers who have taken up online teaching

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The rains amid a pandemic

As the monsoon begins its journey over the Indian peninsula, MetroPlus speaks to artistes on what the rains mean to them this year

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‘Shadek is obnoxious; he is tough’

Actor Sudipto Balav on being Shadek in American action thriller Extraction

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‘Space Force’ review: Out of space and definitely out of our minds

Greg Daniels and Steve Carell’s new Netflix show aims for the moon, but falls short and doesn’t even land on a star

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TikTok India: wellness is trending and influencers are diversifying

Fitness and health videos are growing on TikTok, not least because of the pandemic. And with advertisers looking to the platform for brand promotions, influencers are learning to diversify

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Pradeep Sachdeva and open-plan spaces

Pradeep Sachdeva’s open-plan bazaars may offer an alternative to the mall experience

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TikTok India: wellness is trending and influencers are diversifying

Fitness and health videos are growing on TikTok, not least because of the pandemic. And with advertisers looking to the platform for brand promotions, influencers are learning to diversify

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Bengaluru garage rock band Iyer’s Filter Coffee release debut album, ‘Is This How You Do It’

Earlier this year, the band was adjudged co-winner at the Strawberry Fields music festival

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Venkatesh Maha to showcase another close-to-reality story with Satyadev starrer ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Rupasya’

Director Venkatesh Maha and producer Praveena Paruchuri discuss the making of ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Rupasya’, which will stream soon on Netflix

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How Kerala is turning the page with e-classes this academic year

Students and teachers across the State ‘log in’ as Kerala broadens the learning curve by going online during the lockdown

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Elevate your daily soak with these natural bath products crafted by small businesses across India

From bath salts and handmade soaps to organic shampoos and bamboo loofahs, here’s our pick of natural bath products crafted by small businesses across India

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