British filmmaker Alan Parker dies at 76

British filmmaker Alan Parker, director of movies ranging from “Bugsy Malone”, a gangster comedy featuring children armed with machineguns that fired

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Taiwan grandparents become Instagram stars modelling abandoned clothes

Chang Wan-ji, 83, and his wife Hsu Sho-er, 84, have racked up nearly 6,00,000 followers on Instagram over the last month as their attitude-filled fashion portraits went viral.

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Sima Taparia: ‘The key to a happy marriage? Compromise, adjustment and love’

The star of the hit Netflix reality series ‘Indian Matchmaking’ on the response to Season 1, love, life, and everything in between

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This action short film packs a punch

Wolfman, directed and edited by Ben Sebastian, zooms in on a high-octane escape act with all guns blazing

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‘There is nobody like Irrfan’: Tigmanshu Dhulia

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia, whose movie ‘Yaara’ is streaming on Zee5, discusses why nobody can fill the shoes of the late Irrfan Khan and the unique trait of not using expletives in his films

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TIFF announces 2020 line-up: Regina King’s film on Muhammad Ali, ‘Nomadland’ and more

The Toronto International Film Festival this year will feature the directorial debut of Regina King and the latest documentaries from Frederick Wiseman and Werner Herzog

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Koratala Siva to direct Allu Arjun’s 21st film

Koratala Siva to direct Allu Arjun for a Telugu film to be produced by Mikkilineni Sudhakar

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Bryan Cranston reveals that he tested positive for COVID-19 with ‘mild symptoms’

The ‘Breaking Bad’ star was diagnosed with coronavirus but has now recovered and donated his plasma

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‘The Speed Cubers’ review: A heartwarming insight into the lives of two champions

Filmmaker Sue Kim shows us an intriguing, emotional side to competitive sport, through this documentary on the world of speedcubing

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Baba’s Sunday mutton curry

My father would start adding and frying the masala in an order reminiscent of a military march-past

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In Paris, I showcased nine kinds of rainfed rice from India: Chef Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar

The chef and restaurateur on how she is making indigenous produce the centrepiece of her cuisine

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Sonu Nigam launches music label with a devotional single

Singer Sonu Nigam unveiled his music label ‘I Believe Music’ with the single ‘Rudhrashtakam’

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‘Alex Rider’ review: Ultimate escapist fare with the teen James Bond

Adapted from the books by Guy Burt, the series strikes the right balance between believable, high-octane action and full-on fantasy

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Whatever I create has to have an innocence: Shantanu Moitra

A musician, traveller, story-teller and science buff, Shantanu Moitra opens about his passions in a free-wheeling chat

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Netflix new arrivals this week: ‘Berlin, Berlin’, ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ and more

There’s much to look forward to for Indian viewers on the platform in the month of August

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‘Yaara’ review: Too much plot, too little sense in this Vidyut Jammwal starrer

Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, ‘Yaara’, which is streaming on Zee5, is a combination of an unimaginative story stitched together using a weird screenplay that throws you off rails

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‘Yaara’ review: Too much plot, too little sense

Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, ‘Yaara’, which is streaming on Zee5, is a combination of an unimaginative story stitched together using a weird screenplay that throws you off rails

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‘The Hater’ movie review: A ghastly reflection of today’s hate culture

Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa’s Black Mirror-like follow up to his 'Suicide Room' speaks of a global issue and shows the horrors of cyber bullying and false political propaganda

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Billie Eilish releases new song ‘My Future’

The song is Eilish’s first release since the official track of upcoming James Bond movie “No Time to Die”, which has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ellen DeGeneres addresses workplace allegations in letter to staff

Dozens of employees of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' have come forward alleging sexual harassment and misconduct by some of the show’s top executive producers.

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‘Raat Akeli Hai’ movie review: Death at a wedding

The whodunit starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte is so focused on misleading the audience, that it loses its hold over characterisation

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Gael Garcia Bernal to topline wrestling drama ‘Cassandro’

The wresting drama will mark the feature directorial debut of Roger Ross Williams, best known for his Oscar-winning short ‘Music by Prudence’

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Disney+ Hotstar new arrivals in August: ‘The One & Only Ivan’, ‘Lovecraft Country’ and more

A modern-day Disney classic, a racial horror-drama from Jordan Peele, and a tribute to a legendary lyricist are among new offerings this month

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U.K. rapper Solo 45 sentenced to 24 years for violent rapes

The rapper, whose real name is Andy Anokye, was convicted of 30 charges, including 21 rapes and five counts of false imprisonment.

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‘Avrodh’ review: An ensemble cast takes on terrorism in this military drama on Uri

‘Avrodh: The Siege Within’ is profuse with detail and well-intentioned, but barely held together by its storyline

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Tribute to Kuchipudi’s unsung hero

Munukuntla Sambasiva, who wrote books, guided dancers and supported researchers, has passed away too soon

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New arrivals on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Shakuntala Devi’ and ‘Bandish Bandits’

A biopic on the ‘Human Computer’ and a musical drama arrive on the platform this week, aside from a hit superhero flick

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Samarpana’s initiatives for folk arts and artistes

Conversations, performances and workshops — social media accounts of arts organisations are buzzing with activity. However, popular classical art fo

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‘12 Angry Men’ is the perfect kind of film to make during lockdown: filmmaker Deeraj Vaidy

From a Sidney Lumet classic to a Paul Thomas Anderson experimental, filmmaker Dheeraj Vaidy‘s list for this week’s Watchlist is a handbook for cinephiles

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COVID-19:Friendships sustained virtually are a source of strength during the pandemic

Friendships during crisis are the ones that really last, say these buddies who lean on each other and keep the bond sustained virtually

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Turbans are trendy. Meet the man who can tie them in 108 different styles and holds a record

After earning a place in the India Book of Records for tying the smallest Rajasthani turbans on fingers, Pawan Vyas is now attempting a record for the world’s biggest headgear

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The boy wizard turns 40: Here’s a look at some of the popular Harry Potter tours from around the world

As we celebrate the birthday of the fictional wizard on July 31, we look at what it is that still draws people to these thematic tours, despite it being almost a decade since the release of the last film

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How pet plants put down roots in homes and hearts around the world

Plant lovers are adopting them as companions and confidantes

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Brahmi lightens the pandemic burden

As a compilation of Brahmanandam’s memes floods the online space, the ace Telugu comedian says he is blissfully unaware of it

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A poetic call to remain humane

Art Cross Theatre Main is presenting a collection of poems online in the hopes they will rekindle feelings of benevolence among mankind

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Adah Sharma talks about filming with COVID-19 restrictions

Actor Adah Sharma is back on set for a new Telugu film directed by Vipra

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Kalanilayam’s drama ‘Hidimbi’ to stream live on August 1

The play is presented in English by Gayathri Govind who essays the titular character

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Sushant Singh Rajput death: SC refuses to entertain plea seeking CBI probe

Police should be allowed to do their job, says CJI Sharad A. Bobde

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Shivarama Chary, the man who turned found objects to art

One of Hyderabad’s best known sculptors, Y Shivarama Chary, who succumbed to COVID-19 recently, leaves behind fond memories and an impressive line of work

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Watch | Salim-Sulaiman, rapper D’Evil use Apple’s ‘Memoji’ to make music videos

The videos for two recent singles have been shot by the musicians in lockdown using the innovative iPhone feature

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‘New Stories in Old Frames’ virtual exhibition by Dhi Artspace

The group show showcases miniatures conveying concerns of contemporary times

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Malayalam actor Anil Murali dies at the age of 51

The veteran star’s last film was ‘Forensic’ in which he shared screen space with Tovino Thomas

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‘Uma Maheshwara Ugra Roopasya’ review: A welcome petrichor

Venkatesh Maha and Satyadev’s film is a heart-warming story of love, hurt, anger and a quest for self respect

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‘New Stories in Old Frames’ virtual exhibition by Dhi Art Space

The group show showcases miniatures conveying concerns of contemporary times

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Matthew McConaughey writing book based on life-changing adventures

The book titled ‘Greenlights’ will draw upon a diary the actor has kept for 35 years

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A new recognition for Telugu writers

Late writer Indraganti Srikanth Sharma’s family institutes an annual award for Telugu literature, and poet Sikhamani is the first recipient

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‘Baahubali’ director Rajamouli, family test positive for COVID-19

Rajamouli said he and his kin are asymptomatic and “feeling better”.

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Emmy Awards ceremony to be held online due to pandemic

ABC television, which will broadcast the show, said on Wednesday that producers had reached out to nominees and that plans were still being worked out.

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Rainn Wilson, Greta Thunberg to appear in docu-series on climate change

‘The Office’ star will be hosting the show titled ‘An Idiot’s Guide To Climate Change’

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Sanjay Dutt’s ‘Adheera’ from ‘KGF Chapter 2’ revealed

On the occasion of the star’s birthday, the makers of the Kannada epic revealed his character’s first look

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A new recognition for Telugu writers

Late writer Indraganti Srikanth Sharma’s family institutes an annual award for Telugu literature, and poet Sikhamani is the first recipient

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s father files FIR against Rhea Chakraborty

A four-member police team from Patna reaches Mumbai

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Adolescence in conflict zones: an illustrated children’s book by Priya Sebastian

‘Is It The Same For You?’ paints an intimate portrait about growing up in a fragile part of the world

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Millie Bobby Brown to headline Netflix thriller ‘The Girls I’ve Been’

Jason Bateman will produce the feature film through his Aggregate Films Banner along with his partner Michael Costigan

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'Soorarai Pottru' star Aparna Balamurali feels at home in both Malayalam and Tamil

Aparna Balamurali on acting with Suriya in the upcoming Tamil film based on the life of Captain G R Gopinath, who founded Air Deccan

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Golden Globes 2021: HFPA unveils new date

The 78th edition of Golden Globes will be now held on February 28 next year

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Kerala photographer’s alluring monochromatic images of wildlife

Photographer Praveen P Mohandas brings out alluring details of Indian wildlife by taking colour out of the equation

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Kerala photographer’s alluring monochromatic images of wildlife

Photographer Praveen P Mohandas brings out alluring details of Indian wildlife by taking colour out of the equation

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Emmys 2020 nominations: The biggest surprises and snubs

The final seasons of ‘Homeland’ and ‘Modern Family’ didn’t get much love from Emmy voters, while ‘The Mandalorian’ snagged a surprising 15 nominations

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Emmy Awards 2020: ‘Watchmen’ leads charge with 26 nominations

The acting categories included a record number of black nominees, 35, among the 102 contenders

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For Bengaluru marathoner Manoj Bhat, running is a spiritual experience

Manoj has been a long-distance runner for over a decade and has ran over 25 marathons and ultra marathons

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For Bengaluru marathoner Manoj Bhat, running is a spiritual experience

Manoj has been a long-distance runner for over a decade and has ran over 25 marathons and ultra marathons

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How Presel Divakaran captured collective childhoods with his art

A viral photograph inspires an artist to imagine the new reality of online education through the mind of a child

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Little things matter

Slatted wooden armchairs to wall prints that celebrate a natural wonderland, small additions to make a big impact

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#ForYourMind: music and art in aid of mental health

Raghav Meattle, Hanita Bhambri, Vibhav Singh, Swarathma... artists and musicians across the country are putting their work on sale for the cause of mental health

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How Presel Divakaran captured collective childhoods with his art

A viral photograph inspires an artist to imagine the new reality of online education through the mind of a child

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Engineering students lay the groundwork for sustainable agriculture

Farmers in the outer suburbs of Delhi are experimenting with new growing methods through Project Aahar, run by students from Netaji Subhash University of Technology in Dwarka

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Celebrities are stepping it up with campaigns, vlogs and webinars to take on cyberbullies

Should cyberbullies be ignored or stopped by the laws of the land?

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When the sun met the clouds

Can the romance of the rain beat the joy of a sunlight sky? Our writers debate

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For Bengaluru marathoner Manoj Bhat, running is a spiritual experience

Manoj has been a long-distance runner for over a decade and has ran over 25 marathons and ultra marathons

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Spot where Van Gogh painted his last canvas 'discovered'

Experts at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam have backed the finding, saying it was “an interpretation, but it looks like indeed it is true.”

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Our top favourite Harry Potter background scores through the years

What is this magic? It is the magic of the Harry Potter music, and no, we aren’t talking about ‘Hedwig’s Theme’

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Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Dharma Productions CEO reaches police station to record statement

Sushant Singh Rajput had worked with the production house of Karan Johar in the 2019 film “Drive”

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Amitabh Bachchan rebukes anonymous trolls, says 'they hope I die with Covid'

The 77-year-old actor wrote an angry blog post from Nanavati Hospital where he is currently being treated for COVID-19

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What’s topsy turvy in online education

A viral photograph inspires an artist to imagine the new reality of online education through the mind of a child

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Kerala photographer’s alluring monochromatic images of wildlife

Photographer Praveen P Mohandas brings out alluring details of Indian wildlife by taking colour out of the equation

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Celebrities are stepping it up with campaigns, vlogs and webinars to take on cyberbullies

Should cyberbullies be ignored or stopped by the laws of the land?

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An online film festival

Watch ‘Ghatashraddha’, ‘Thayi Saheba’ and ‘Kanasembo Kudureyaneri’ as part of a Girish Kasaravalli retrospective, which is on till August 2

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This children’s play from Seoul narrates the Korean legend of ‘Choon Hyang’

One of the show’s highlights is its costume design — the elaborate Korean traditional costumes are made out of hanji paper. It will be available to stream on July 30

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’: Is a theatrical release so important?

This is the fourth time that the sci-fi epic’s release has been postponed and given the fluidity of the situation, there is nothing to say the present dates are etched in stone

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Mini series ‘Unseen’ presents the darker side of lockdown

Natasha Malpani Oswal discusses the making on ‘Unseen’ and its stories pertaining to mental health, anxiety, grief and privilege

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For Bengaluru marathoner Manoj Bhat, running is a spiritual experience

Manoj has been a long-distance runner for over a decade and has ran over 25 marathons and ultra marathons

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Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas welcome first child together

The actor-musician couple have named their daughter Willa

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Dhanush’s birthday: ‘Karnan’ poster, ‘Rakita Rakita’ from ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ released

New single from the actor’s film with Karthik Subbaraj and the title poster of Mari Selvaraj’s ‘Karnan’ were both released on the occasion of star’s 37th birthday

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Watch | Indian Railways and private operators

A video on the Indian Railways opening doors for private operators

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Natalie Portman beefing up to play ‘The Mighty Thor’

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ will see her taking on the mantle of a female incarnation of the superhero

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Chloe Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’ to premiere across fall festivals

Adapted from Jessica Bruder’s non-fiction book, the film is headlined by Oscar winner Frances McDormand

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Dulquer Salmaan to play 'Lieutenant Ram' in a period love story

The untitled multi-lingual film will be directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, and presented by Vyjayanthi Movies

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‘Tenet’ to be released internationally starting August 26, US release comes later

Nolan’s sci-fi epic will be released in 70 overseas territories, before opening in select cities in the US over Labor Day weekend

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‘The Witcher’ prequel in the works at Netflix

Titled ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’, the limited series will tell the origin story of the first Witcher

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Meet Ramachandra Raju, the 'KGF' villain

The spotlight shone brightly on the actor following his performance in the 2019 film, which turned to be one of the biggest hits in Kannada cinema

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Pop songs get a medieval twist: have you heard of bardcore style of music?

How the coffin dance meme gave rise to an entire genre of music: bardcore, medieval renditions of pop hits

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Your go-to list of podcasts on yoga

To help you get an asana right, there are videos, but to help you stay motivated and even learn about the history of yoga, you need a podcast

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This initiative sends letters to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic

Mumbai-based Write To Recognize puts pen to paper in the name of gratitude for the frontline and essential workers during the pandemic

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Designer Narendra Kumar on how to keep up with Gen Z

Fashion designer Narendra Kumar, who returns to television with Decoded, reveals why reflecting upon what is happening in society is the key to connecting with younger clients

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‘Extraction’ has great significance in my life and career; it helped me move on: Randeep Hooda

The actor, who didn’t work for three years before signing the film — Netflix’s most viewed original film ever — is nothing but grateful

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New rules for online performances, here’s who has to pay royalties

As online streaming increases under lockdown, a copyright union called IPRS has issued directives demanding royalites for branded performances of songs belonging to its members. Here are the updates

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Aishwarya Rai, daughter Aaradhya test negative for COVID-19, discharged from Nanavati Hospital

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan are still being treated at the hospital

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Pop songs get a medieval twist: have you heard of bardcore style of music?

How the coffin dance meme gave rise to an entire genre of music: bardcore, medieval renditions of pop hits

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Vidyut Jammwal: ‘It’s not enough to have eight pack abs or strong shoulders’

The actor and martial arts exponent discusses his upcoming film ‘Yaara’, his idea of fitness, friendship and why he has not returned to work in a film down south since Vijay’s ‘Thuppakki’

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Guillermo del Toro on filming ‘Nightmare Alley’ in aftermath of COVID-19

The film, starring Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett, is based on the 1946 novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham

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Your go-to list of podcasts on yoga

To help you get an asana right, there are videos, but to help you stay motivated and even learn about the history of yoga, you need a podcast

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‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ winner Karishma Tanna: ‘The industry is very uncertain for everyone, film or TV stars’

Bollywood star and ‘Sanju’ actor won season 10 of the reality show that was filmed in Bulgaria, and hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty

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Actor Nithiin weds Shalini in an intimate ceremony

Telugu actor Nithiin tied the knot with Shalini at Taj Falaknuma Palace

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Jim Sturgess and Brooklynn Prince on playing tough-as-nails reporters in ‘Home Before Dark’

The two leading actors on the Apple TV+ series share their favourite memories of portraying real-life journalists, Matthew and Hilde Lysiak

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After A.R Rahman, Resul Pookutty also bemoans ‘Oscar curse’

The Oscar-winning sound engineer says that he experienced a near-breakdown as nobody was giving him work in Hindi films, and only regional cinema helped him

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‘The Kissing Booth 3’ shot in secret, will release on Netflix in 2021

The first film, which came out in May 2018, was based on the Beth Reekles self-published coming-of-age novel

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Reducing your plastic footprint

With COVID-19 also contributing to a rise in single use plastic waste, eco-warriors discuss why smaller changes can muster a larger collective impact in the long term

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Zack Snyder says his ‘Justice League’ will not have a single shot from Joss Whedon

Warner Bros had recently announced that the original version of the movie, dubbed Snyder-cut by the DC Comics fans

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Shekhar Kapur tells A.R. Rahman: ‘An Oscar is the kiss of death in Bollywood’

The composer had earlier said that some people have been spreading “false rumours” about him in Bollywood

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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bellbottom’ gears up for UK shoot: Charter flight, on-set doctor, masks and more

The retro-drama is one of the first films to announce resumption of its shooting schedule in the wake of the coronavirus-induced lockdown

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Gone with the wind star Olivia de Havilland passes away

De Havilland’s acting career included two Academy Awards, a victory over Hollywood’s studio system and a long-running feud with her actress-sister Joan Fontaine.

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Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt to record his statement

“Mahesh Bhatt will record his statement in a day or two,” Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said

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Coronavirus | Amitabh Bachchan on how COVID-19 takes toll on patient’s mental health

Highlighting his own state, Mr. Amitabh wrote he sings to keep himself entertained in the loneliness.

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COVID-19:Embattled professionals from various lines of work cash in on the popularity of home-style food

As we get used to a string of lockdowns and delivery orders for home-style food keep pouring in, embattled professionals from various lines of work are cashing in on their cooking skills

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A.R. Rahman says false rumours being spread about him by Bollywood ‘gang’

Rahman’s comments come amidst a raging insider versus outsider debate in Bollywood following actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise

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John Saxon, known for Enter the Dragon, Nightmare on Elm Street, dead at 83

With a career spanning more than six decades, Saxon has over 200 films and hundreds of shows to his credit.

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Made in India: The handmade copy of a Stradivarius violin

The craftsmen were trained by internationally-renowned violin maker James Wimmer, through the Lalgudi Trust

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Why Vitamin C matters

Limes and lemons aren’t your only source of this power nutrient. Choose from a variety of fruits and vegetables to get your daily dose of vitamin C. Plus, some interesting recipes to help you along!

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Why Vitamin C matters

Limes and lemons aren’t your only source of this power nutrient. Choose from a variety of fruits and vegetables to get your daily dose of vitamin C. Plus, some interesting recipes to help you along!

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Watch a rehearsed reading of murder mystery ‘Three Candles for the Dead’ on July 26

The reading is being presented under Bangalore Little Theatre’s New Voices programme

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Professor of happiness

Her course The Science of Well Being has over two million takers online, and now Yale University’s Laurie Santos tells us how our post-pandemic lives could be happier than before

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Notes from Laat Bhairav

A place where the strains of azaan and Ramcharitmanas’s chaupais meld in the air

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Singer Arya Dhayal’s videos featuring a mix of Carnatic and Western music go viral

Amitabh Bachchan is among the celebrities who’ve shared her video

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Reduce your plastic footprint

With COVID-19 also contributing to a rise in single use plastic waste, eco-warriors discuss why smaller changes can muster a larger collective impact in the long term

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Outcast, a documentary about queer community’s struggle against section 377 to premier in India

Director Anita Singh talks about her experiences while shooting the documentary for three years and the tales of struggle that have still stayed with her

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George Clooney to direct, produce ‘The Tender Bar’ adaptation

The film will be based on Moehringer’s novel, which has been described as a “coming-of-age” story

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Sudheesh Sasikumar’s single ‘We are human being’ is an ode to artistes battling the lockdown

The song resonates with the spirit of the times. The number was released by filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery on his Facebook page

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Adil Hussain talks about being a rickshaw puller in his upcoming film, Pareeksha

Actor Adil Hussain on why the role of Buchi Paswan in upcoming flick, Pareeksha, directed by Prakash Jha, is one of his favourites

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‘The Kissing Booth 2’ movie review: About as conventional as teen romcoms get

A better movie would have made us care for the characters and invest in their troubles, but who needs any more emotions these days?

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Ryan Reynolds’ time travel movie ‘Our Name Is Adam’ acquired by Netflix

Reynolds plays a man who must travel back in time to get help from his 13-year-old self

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The songs you remember from the films you don’t

There is a long list of timeless Hindi cinema songs from films that were flops

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Taylor Swift changes it up with 'Folklore' and earns rave reviews

In her new album, Taylor Swift shows a quieter indie folk sensibility that took fans and music critics by surprise.

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Introducing young minds to the world of music early on

Mumbai-based music teacher Shyama Panikkar’s classes Sur Taal Aur Masti help kids learn the facets of music through fun and play

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Sicily Chechi’s ‘super’ act on chef Thomas Zacharias’ IGTV

The anonymous ‘sister’ who has a fan following via Thomas Zacharias’ IGTV cooking videos talks about outakes, being a child actor and why The Bombay Canteen chef and flying objects don’t get along

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Introducing young minds to the world of music early on

Mumbai-based music teacher Shyama Panikkar’s classes Sur Taal Aur Masti help kids learn the facets of music through fun and play

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HBO to adapt Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between The World And Me’

Kamilah Forbes is set to direct, with Coates and Susan Kelechi Watson executive producing, and Roger Ross Williams producing.

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‘Jugaari’ Brothers to launch OTT platform called Katte Entertainment

BengaluruToday is legendary ‘Hasya Chakravarthy’ Narasimha Raju’s 98th birthday. As a tribute to the late actor, his grandsons — SD Arvinda and Avinas

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‘French Biriyani’ movie review: Danish Sait’s film is a tribute to the cosmopolitanism of Bengaluru

Despite the intent being fresh, clumy scripting and over-mining the material for sexual innuendo spoil what could have been a stellar effort

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COVID-19: Yashraj Mehra and Rishi Rich’s ‘Kanipatu’ music video celebrates Mumbai’s resilience

The hip-hop song written by Yashraj Mehra is supported by a video with animation by Hariom Verma

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Introducing young minds to the world of music early on

Mumbai-based music teacher Shyama Panikkar’s classes Sur Taal Aur Masti help kids learn the facets of music through fun and play

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And the restaurant comes home

Lockdown, social distancing, safety operating procedures have forced eateries in Hyderabad to look at different ways to stay afloat

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‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ trailer: Keanu Reeves’ new sci-fi comedy is a laugh riot

The film will follow the two time-traveling best friends as they set out on an epic adventure to save the world

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge to reunite with ‘Fleabag’ co-star Andrew Scott in ‘His Dark Materials’

Waller-Bridge will have a small voice role in the sophomore season of the fantasy drama series

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Layers of marginalization

Through Sumanasa Foundation, T.M. Krishna and friends have been reaching out to the community of artistes who have been badly affected by the pandemic. He says the philosophical is as scary as the real

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Arshiya Sethi’s poems on human crises amid the pandemic go visual

Dancers of varied forms have presented her poems in videos

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Introducing young minds to the world of music early on

Mumbai-based music teacher Shyama Panikkar’s classes Sur Taal Aur Masti help kids learn the facets of music through fun and play

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Oxford students publish ebook to help schoolgoers study at home

Bengaluru’s Tejas Acharya and his friends at the University of Oxford wrote Learn Better At Home to help secondary school students

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Cat-eyed Cappadocians: The delights of Turkish TV

Over-indulging in rich Turkish soap operas seems to have become quite the lockdown thing to do

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Netflix new arrivals this week: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 2, ‘Get Even’ and more

Teen dramas, the return of an exciting superhero series, and two fascinating documentaries provide a lot to look forward to this week

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: from romance to rancor, the complete timeline

Here is a timeline of the key facts about the romance that blossomed and turned sour for the two Hollywood stars

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‘Cursed’ review: High fantasy YA drama on Netflix forsakes logic for style and sheen

Katherine Langford’s new show also ticks the boxes with its inclusive representation in casting and sexuality, and sets up an intriguing second season

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Why the loud yellow Indian Bullfrog is a survivor

The Indian Bullfrog makes its presence felt in the rainy season

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Eminent danseuse Amala Shankar passes away at 101 in Kolkata

Wife of classical dancer Uday Shankar, she was awarded the West Bengal government’s Banga Bibhusan award in 2011 for her contributions to art

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Vijay Antony announces ‘Pichaikkaran 2’ with a first look poster

The sequel will be helmed by Priya Krishnaswamy who won the National Award last year for the social-drama ‘Baaram’

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‘Avatar’ and ‘Star Wars’ sequels, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, among several releases delayed again

Disney, Sony, Paramount have all rescheduled release dates of many big-budget films from 2020 to 2027

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Jithin Raj on penning lyrics for AR Rahman’s ‘Thumbi Thullal’

The track features in the upcoming movie 'Cobra', starring Vikram, Srinidhi Shetty and Irrfan Pathan.

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‘Dogs Don’t Wear Pants’ movie review: Hardcore kink as therapy

J-P Valkeapää’s film showcases emotional metamorphosis through a sex-positive narrative on sadomasochism

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Chronicling the life of movie mogul AV Meiyappan

To commemorate his 113th birth anniversary on July 28, AVM Productions has planned to release a documentary on his life and work.

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QTP’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ takes to the digital medium as a live storytelling performance

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is an interactive performance that initiates conversations around hope and coping together while dealing with the topic of mental health

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DIY Karkkadaka kanji

Consumed during the Malayalam month of Karkkadakam, the kanji, filled with the goodness of herbs, is believed to help digestion and improve immunity

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Bob Moses release ‘Desire’ in an interactive animated video format

Bob Moses releases its new title track ‘Desire’ in an interactive animated video format

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11th edition of KASHISH queer film festival gets underway online

157 films from 42 countries will be screened; the festival is on till July 30

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When Jagan Shakti received an appreciative message from Amitabh Bachchan for ‘Mission Mangal’

Queueing up to watch an Amitabh Bachchan classic to being blown by Kamal Haasan’s acting prowess, filmmaker Jagan Shakti’s list for this week’s Watchlist is filled with nostalgia

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QTP’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ takes to the digital medium as a live storytelling performance

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is an interactive performance that initiates conversations around hope and coping together while dealing with the topic of mental health

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Oxford students publish ebook to help schoolgoers study at home

Bengaluru’s Tejas Acharya and his friends at the University of Oxford wrote Learn Better At Home to help secondary school students

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Food cooked in bamboo

Tired of cooking in your regular utensils? Give these methods a try

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The loud yellow Indian Bullfrog

The Indian Bullfrog makes its presence felt in the rainy season

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Caution is key as Tamil TV serials resume shooting, fresh episodes to air from July 27

As TV soaps prepare to air fresh episodes from July 27, we speak to those who work behind-the-scenes to gauge what has changed post COVID-19

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Gunjan Saxena on being moved by Janhvi’s performance in ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’

Ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas this Sunday, Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena (retired) recounts her extraordinary journey during the Kargil war, and what it means to have a biopic made after 20 years

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‘French Biriyani will be a flavour of many characters’: Pannaga Bharana

After Happy New Year, the young director is set to release his next film virtually

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ArtMantram’s first international poetry festival focuses on identity

The Glass House Festival features poets from various languages and countries

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Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson reunite for Quibi animated series

Titled ‘Futha Mucka’, the series is being created and executive produced by Jim and Brian Kehoe, who also serve as showrunners

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Nithiin engaged to girlfriend Shalini Kandukuri, wedding on July 26

The Telugu actor’s wedding will be a low-key event held in Hyderabad this weekend

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My eco-friendly bamboo lunchbox from Manipur

A team of craftsmen in Manipur is using the lockdown to create and sell tiffin carriers carved out of bamboo, and have gone viral for it

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Fancy a petal tea scoop?

Designer Harpreet Padam talks about the role designers like him play in giving traditional artisans the impetus to innovate, and why it’s upto us to support craftspeople today

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Bring home a furry friend

Humane Animal Society, Coimbatore, has some pets ready for adoption

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Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of Chicago 7’ to release October 16 on Netflix

The film is based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven men charged by the federal government with conspiracy

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Suriya birthday surprise: First look of 'Vaadi Vasal' out, as actor makes Instagram debut

The film will mark the coming together of the star and acclaimed filmmaker Vetri Maaran

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This Kochi girl is helming one of New York’s prominent COVID-19 initiatives

A Kochi girl is helming one of New York City’s prominent COVID-19 initiatives. MetroPlus catches up with her for a chat

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Sanjana Sanghi: ‘Sushant and I used to talk about the authors we love’

Making her debut as a lead in 'Dil Bechara', the actor discusses her teenage obsession with 'The Fault in Our Stars' and working with Sushant Singh Rajput

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Bharathiraja and Ilaiyaraaja to work together after 28 years

The last time the duo worked together was the 1992 historical romance film "Nadodi Thendral"

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Bharathiraja and Ilayaraja to work together after 28 years

The last time the duo worked together was the 1992 historical romance film "Nadodi Thendral"

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Chennai, are you binging on ‘Popeye pizza’ while binge watching Indian Matchmaking on Netflix?

This week, whip up a complex dinner in minutes, with minimal washing up. Or Netflix and pizza on the couch. And if you are quarantined? We have a hospital canteen on call...

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Lockdown live music and comedy to watch this week

Some quality jazz, a few ageless poems and a dose of laughter as usual. Your lockown list of Live Gigs this week is a mix of all things breezy

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‘Driven, witty and with the biggest laugh’: Why Vidya Balan is perfect for the role of Shakuntala Devi

As director Anu Menon’s first choice to play the mathematician, the actor gets another inspiring female role for her repertoire and a chance to underline why we must all fight for our dreams

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Danish Sait’s biryani with a French twist: 'Laugh your head off and go to sleep'

The comedian-actor is looking forward to the release of his Kannada film 'French Biriyani' on Amazon Prime Video tomorrow

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This Rakshabandhan, sponsor artisan-made rakhis for Indian Army personnel

Habba’s ‘Jai Jawan. Jai Artisan’ initiative will send 1,00,000 rakhis to soldiers and help artisans affected by the pandemic

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Laugh out loud: Meet the team behind ‘Certified Rascals’, whose funny videos are creating waves

‘Certified Rascals’ is a YouTube channel that highlights everyday work-from-home humour of software professionals

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‘Baby Day’s Out’, ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ among 100-odd titles added to Disney+Hotstar

Several Hollywood feel-good classics have come to the platform this month, including nostalgic movie franchises and animated classics

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Cinematography is about telling stories: Ravi K Chandran

The ace lensman on his stellar frames and why he finds Mani Ratnam the most demanding director he has worked with

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How this photographer ‘paints’ using light

Lensman Anoop Upaasana from Kerala uses a torchlight to create painting-like images with long exposure shots

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Danish Sait’: French Biriyani is a funny film

The comedian-actor is looking forward to the release of his Kannada film 'French Biriyani' on Amazon Prime Video tomorrow

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Sonu Sood launches app to help migrants find job opportunities

47-year-old actor has come out with a free online platform called ‘Pravasi Rojgar’, which will provide all the necessary information and right linkages to find jobs

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Need a change of scenery during lockdown? WindowSwap helps you refresh your view

Ever wondered what one sees from a window in Brooklyn, Manchester or Istanbul during lockdown? WindowSwap, created by couple Sonali Ranjit and Vaishnav Balasubramanian, takes you there:

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How this photographer ‘paints’ using light

Lensman Anoop Upaasana from Kerala uses a torchlight to create painting-like images with long exposure shots

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How farms across India are banking on native grains and hope to reap a good harvest

Bolstered by the timely South-West monsoon and a steady demand for native produce, the farming community is looking forward to the sowing season

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‘Big Little Lies’, ‘The Sopranos’ and 10 other HBO Originals to check out on Disney+ Hotstar

‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Westworld’ aside, a range of acclaimed dramas and mini-series could make for inspired viewing during this pandemic

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A. R Rahman releases ‘Dil Bechara’ musical tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput

Ahead of film’s release, the composer shared a video that featured all the singers on the album performing the songs, and dedicated it to the late lead actor

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‘Thappad’ director Anubhav Sinha ‘resigns’ from Bollywood

The filmmaker said he would only continue to work for the Hindi film industry, with his posts being supported by Sudhir Mishra as well

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Spike Lee’s documentary ‘American Utopia’ to open TIFF 2020

The 45th Toronto International Film Festival will be a much diminished event this year due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Kathakili, a finger puppet, will tell stories from the heart and soul of Kerala

Kathakili is the face of a social project that aims to create an understanding about the State’s rich heritage

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COVID-19: Bonalu festival gets personal this year

In the grip of the pandemic the thanksgiving festival is quieter, but no less celebratory, this year as it takes on a more intimate, digital form

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Colouring in scenes from India

Through Rang De, Priyadarshini Jain advocates using folk colouring canvases as stress busters

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COVID-19: Bonalu festival gets personal this year

In the grip of the pandemic the thanksgiving festival is quieter, but no less celebratory, this year as it takes on a more intimate, digital form

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Netflix pulls show as Turkey objects to gay character

“I believe that Netflix, with deeper determination, will show greater sensitivity towards Turkish culture and arts,” Mahir Unal, spokesman for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), tweeted

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Ooty’s famous boarding schools now turn quarantine centres

The sprawling campuses, with facilities meant for hundreds of students, are empty during lockdown and accommodate asymptomatic patients undergoing quarantine

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Guitarist Baiju Dharmajan’s pick-me up playlist for the times

Baiju Dharmajan, one of the country’s leading guitarists, is fondly referred to as the ‘God of Small Strings’ for his Carnatic-inspired riffs and solos. Here is Baiju’s pick-me-up Playlist for the times

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During lockdown, would you rather dive into books or binge-watch movies?

It is the age-old question that makes a bibliophile rise up in arms against the cinephile. Are books better than their movie adaptations?

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When a 1000 petalled lotus bloomed

Kerala-based hybridiser Ganesh Kumar Anandhakrishnan coaxes the ‘Ultimate 1000 petal lotus’ to bloom on his rooftop

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Sushant Singh Rajput death: Rajeev Masand records statement

The police are likely to question Masand about the ratings and reviews he had given to Rajput’s films, the official said.

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Colouring in scenes from India

Through Rang De, Priyadarshini Jain advocates using folk colouring canvases as stress busters

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Amazon Prime new arrivals this week: ‘French Biriyani’, ‘The Way Back’, ‘Just Mercy’

Danish Sait’s Kannada riot, a new Will Smith action fest and Ben Affleck’s story of redemption are some of the highlights coming to the platform

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Kahaniya, a platform for storytellers, has caught the attention of Telugu filmmakers

The platform has nearly 30,000 stories in 11 languages

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Kannapuram in Kannur district of Kerala is being declared an ‘Indigenous Mango Heritage Area’

The panchayat is home to over 200 different varieties of mangoes. National Mango Day is on July 22

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Sneakers with my sari

Who said gota was only for elaborate lehengas? Designer Shruti Kasat embellishes sneakers with hand-work and organza, adding character to ordinary footwear

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Superstar spice: fresh turmeric

Turmeric lattes are so 2016. The pandemic has given rise to a new appreciation for fresh turmeric, which is being made into golden-yellow salads, teas and juices

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‘Grease’ prequel ‘Summer Lovin’ in the works from director Brett Haley

The title is derived from one of the classic songs in the original movie ‘Summer Nights’

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From cat videos to cybernetics: Podcasts that talk about technology and the internet

This week’s list of Podcasts are not just for those who are clued into gadgets and cyberspace. Some of them narrate human interest stories and are way cooler than what you would watch in a sci-fi movie

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From cat videos to cybernetics: Podcasts that talk about technology and the internet

This week’s list of Podcasts are not just for those who are clued into gadgets and cyberspace. Some of them narrate human interest stories and are way cooler than what you would watch in a sci-fi movie

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Brass meets canvas

From a travelling desk fit for the Masai Mara to a silk carpet, luxury is in the details

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Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ release delayed indefinitely, in new blow to theaters

The spy thriller, due out on Aug. 12, was scheduled to be the first major Hollywood movie out in U.S. theaters following the shutdown

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Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter to star in ‘Phone Bhoot’

The horror-comedy will be produced by actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment

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Netflix reunites Denzel Washington, Julia Roberts for ‘Leave the World Behind’

The duo previously collaborated on the 1993 legal thriller ‘The Pelican Brief’

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Covid-19: On New York’s frontlines during the pandemic

A Kochi girl is helming one of New York City’s prominent COVID-19 initiatives. MetroPlus catches up with her for a chat

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Kathakili, a finger puppet, will tell stories from the heart and soul of Kerala

Kathakili is the face of a social project that aims to create an understanding about the State’s rich heritage

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No strangers in the wild: Janaki Lenin on her latest book, Every Creature Has a Story

Did you know rodents practise monogamy or that plants fight off predators? Author-journalist Janaki Lenin explores the human-animal connect in her latest book, Every Creature Has a Story

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When a book prompts a sandwich order from Delhi’s Hawker’s House

Sometimes, books from our youth call out to us with memories of food, and we simply must rekindle the connection

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Lockdown and shutdown

Kannada Film industry is going through unprecedented times. Will this situation ever return to normal?

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All for a prize

Venkatesha Tirako Kulakarni ‘Galaganatha’, translator of historical novels and an architect of the Kannada novel

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Hampi vineyard puts India on the global grapevine

KRSMA Estates ranked 46 in 50 World’s Best Vineyards last week. What does this mean for this small but steadily-growing industry?

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During lockdown, would rather dive into books or binge-watch movies?

It is the age-old question that makes a bibliophile rise up in arms against the cinephile. Are books better than their movie adaptations?

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On a whisky trip during the lockdown

How far would you go for a drink? Meet the group that risks a ghost to bag a bottle in a short film ‘Bottle Lockdown’

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‘Catherine: Full Body’ review : a risqué game of strategy and distress

Part mature-themed visual novel, part bizarre puzzle game, Catherine: Full Body is a psychological thriller sending players spiralling

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During lockdown, would rather read a book or watch something on a screen?

It is the age-old question that makes a bibliophile rise up in arms against the cinephile. Are books better than their movie adaptations?

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From cat videos to cybernetics: Podcasts that talk about technology and the internet

This week’s list of Podcasts are not just for those who are clued into gadgets and cyberspace. Some of them narrate human interest stories and are way cooler than what you would watch in a sci-fi movie

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First look of Nivin Pauly-starrer Padavettu is out

The first look poster of the Nivin Pauly-starrer Padavettu has been released. The film bankrolled by actor Sunny Wayne’s production company, Sunny Way

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Will digital wellbeing have its own vertical in the near future?

It is in human nature to problem solve, and a whole new industry is likely to spring up to get information and entertainment across to us in ways other than screens

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Will digital wellbeing have its own vertical in the near future?

It is in human nature to problem solve, and a whole new industry is likely to spring up to get information and entertainment across to us in ways other than screens

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‘I want to be known as a storyteller rather than a comedian’: Sundeep Rao

Sundeep talks about sharing inspiring stories in his latest Spotify original podcast Life Gone Wrong

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Sushma Nair: ‘I started off with costume designing’

The actor and designer speaks seven languages and is looking at expanding her boundaries

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How about a Kung Fu panda workout?

Hyderabad couple Avinash Rajapet and Prathima Koppolu’s app tries to make fitness a fun activity for children and teens

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The power of positivism during pandemic

As the pandemic split the world into pre- and post-COVID-19 eras, people turned away from anxiety, anger, angst, and anguish, to embrace productive, positive changes

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How about a Kung Fu panda workout?

Hyderabad couple Avinash Rajapet and Prathima Koppolu’s app tries to make fitness a fun activity for children and teens

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Author Jaishree Misra’s lockdown reading list for you

A mix of historical and fiction comprises author Jaishree Misra’s — known for novels such as Ancient Promises, Rani and A Love Story for my Sister — list of books for a lockdown read.

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One meditative stroke at a time, art therapy classes go virtual

Art therapists, exploring virtual classes to help clients cope with anxiety, discuss the highs and lows of online counselling

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How about a Kung Fu panda workout?

Hyderabad couple Avinash Rajapet and Prathima Koppolu’s app tries to make fitness a fun activity for children and teens

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How about a Kung Fu panda workout?

Hyderabad couple Avinash Rajapet and Prathima Koppolu’s app tries to make fitness a fun activity for children and teens

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Rajat Mukherjee, director of ‘Road’ and ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’, dead

Producer Anish Ranjan, a close friend of Mukherjee’s, said the director breathed his last in Jaipur

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Deepika Padukone, Prabhas to star in multilingual sci-fi film

Prabhas said the team is excited to have Deepika on board.

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‘Seed envelopes’ keep a hobby alive and growing

Many gardening enthusiasts across Chennai don’t want to miss out on what they consider the ideal time to start growing new vegetable and flower plants; and some have found a novel way of sharing seeds

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Netflix reveals its most-watched films ever, ‘Extraction’ tops list

Meanwhile, Charlize Theron’s ‘The Old Guard’ is on track to reach 72 million households, says platform

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Jagan Krishnan: ‘YouTube reviewers criticise Tamil films way worse than stand-up comedians’

Stand-up comic Jagan Krishnan discusses the evolving concept of tolerance among the creative arts community after roasting Tamil film personalities in his special, ‘Acadummy Awards’

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About those with unfulfilled cinema dreams

Sreekanth Panagapattu captures the travails of the film industry, in the short film 'The Director'

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‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ review: K-drama revels in its nuanced writing and strong performances

Among the top trending shows on Netflix, the ongoing romance-drama would benefit from more discussions surrounding mental health in the upcoming episodes

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Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Yash Raj Films chairman Aditya Chopra records his statement

Filmmaker and Yash Raj Films (YRF) chairman Aditya Chopra on July 18 recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police in connection with actor Sushant S

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‘Snowpiercer’ review: A circle of mediocrity elevated by flashes of good acting and action

With Bong Joon-ho serving as executive producer, this reboot show on Netflix can’t quite recapture the original film’s manic magic

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Visually-challenged Shifna Mariyam’s YouTube radio ‘Minnaminni’ is a platform for unknown talents from Kerala

Shifna herself is a star in her own right and is a five-time winner of the Kerala State School Youth Festival

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‘The Painted Bird’ movie review: The boy who harnessed the wind

Russian filmmaker Vaclav Marhoul exploits the innocence of a boy to dig deeper into the dark corners of human mind, resulting in a three-hour-long movie that could best be described as torturous

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How UFC has resumed in the new normal: ‘The mentality comes from preparation’

UFC fighters Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas speak discuss combat sports in the wake of COVID-19, #BlackLivesMatter and more

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Visually-challenged Shifna Mariyam’s YouTube radio ‘Minnaminni’ is a platform for unknown talents from Kerala

Shifna herself is a star in her own right and is a five-time winner of the Kerala State School Youth Festival

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Coronavirus made us number one: Directors Adil and Bilall on ‘Bad Boys For Life’ becoming the highest grosser

From watching Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s movies on television to directing them in their popular franchise, it has been a long yet fulfilling journey for the filmmaker duo

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One meditative stroke at a time, art therapy classes go virtual

Art therapists, exploring virtual classes to help clients cope with anxiety, discuss the highs and lows of online counselling

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All tangled up: The straight and narrow of Chindian food

Cutting a wide swathe across several regional Indian cuisines is a mind-boggling variety of ‘inspired’ noodle and dumpling dishes

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Ice ice baby: A short history of ice

When ice was first shipped to India, it was described as a plan of ‘magnificent foolhardiness’

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Join the HandleBards as they take on Romeo and Juliet on July 18

Join the HandleBards in a live streaming event held in association with Imbroglio Productions on July 18. Actors Lucy, Tom, and Paul will explore the

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Storyboard Productions’ virtual play reading: What’s the ‘Good Answer’

Hyderabad-based Storyboard Productions brings a virtual play reading on July 25 and 26

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Keanu Reeves makes comic book writing debut with action epic ‘BRZRKR’

The comic focuses on a warrior who looks a lot like Reeves and has walked a blood-soaked path across the world for centuries

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Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling to headline Russo Brothers’ spy thriller ‘The Gray Man’

With the film, Netflix aims is to create a new franchise with a ‘James Bond level’ of scale and a budget upward of USD 200 million

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Actor Sampathram looks forward to his 200th film, after two decades in Kollywood

After years of playing small-time antagonist roles, the veteran star headlines his next outing ‘Kasa Kasaa’

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Tarun Tahiliani’s Instagram fashion show

Couturier Tarun Tahiliani rolls out India’s first full-length digital fashion show on Instagram, with his ‘Pieces of You’ bridal and festive wear collection

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Deliveries of BS6 Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque petrol begin

Land Rover has announced that it has begun deliveries of the BS6-compliant petrol models of the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, priced from ₹5

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Daft Punk, dives and Panerai

The Luminor’s 70th anniversary celebrations include digital storytelling and a Spotify playlist that channels Portofino

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BS6 Honda X-Blade launched

Honda has launched its second BS6-compliant 160cc offering, the X-Blade, priced at ₹ 1.06 lakh and ₹ 1.1 lakh for the single- and dual-disc variants,

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Uncorked: India’s wine teachers online

Move over WSET and UC Davis, India’s top wine professionals have their own online wine courses, especially made for the local audience

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Renault Kwid 1.0 RxL, RxL AMT launched

Renault has announced the launch of a new mid-spec variant for the Kwid, powered by the larger 1.0-litre petrol engine. Buyers can now opt for the mor

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Netflix adds 10 million new subscribers from April to June 2020

The streaming giant has also named the company’s chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, as co-CEO

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From the therapist’s couch to yours: how social distancing has made teletherapy popular

Social distancing has made teletherapy popular, and experts say its convenience and flexibility will ensure it will be a part of our post-pandemic reality

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‘Indian Matchmaking’ review: The big fat desi wedding stereotype

Under a glossy look, Netflix’s latest original show peddles some atavistic ideals of marriage and tradition

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Lockdown music videos go mobile

When our indie musicians create memorable videos using crowdsourced and phone-shot footage with minimal technology

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Lockdown music videos go mobile

When our indie musicians create memorable videos using crowdsourced and phone-shot footage with minimal technology

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Meet Neil D’Cruz, a Goan school teacher with a passion for creating music and musicians

Neil has released two singles — ‘Together as One’ and ‘Thank you Mama’ — during the lockdown

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‘What could possibly be more important to us than Nature?’: Prakash Belawadi

The veteran actor talks about the pressing need to change our lifestyle, the post-pandemic future of theatre and more

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The truth about mothers and daughters in the movies

On films that celebrate various shades of the relationship

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Bringing back Dynamo

The magician makes a return to Indian television with Beyond Belief, a new three-part series that chronicles his journey

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Netflix new arrivals this week: ‘The Kissing Booth 2’, ‘Street Food: Latin America’ and more

A sequel to a hit teen romantic comedy, a food travelogue through six countries and Katherine Langford’s fantasy drama are the highlights coming to the platform

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No trans characters, LGBTQ representation declines in Hollywood movies

LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD revealed that of the 118 films released by the major Hollywood studios in 2019, 22 had LGBTQ characters

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‘Stateless’ review: Cate Blanchett’s immigration drama is a shallow offering

The Australian drama series streaming on Netflix plays out in the backdrop of an immigrant detention centre, but ends up being a ‘white narrative’ of a situation

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Watch | Gautham Menon on the changing phase of filmmaking, 'Dhruva Natchathiram' and more

The director also talks about turning narrator for Discovery Plus documentary 'COVID 19: India's War Against the Virus'

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Why actors changed their names

Jagdeep’s demise reminds us of a time when actors found it hard to retain their identity in film credits and Urdu was the lingua franca of Hindi cinema

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Actor Sarath Kumar to mark his OTT debut with ‘Birds of Prey’

The decorated star’s next project is based on the novel written by Archana Sarat

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Gautham Menon: I don’t regret making my cop films

The director’s penchant for the khakhi has come forth in Suriya’s ‘Kaakha Kaakha’, Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu’ and Ajith’s ‘Yennai Arindhaal’

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The Greater Coucal is not your average cuckoo

The Greater Coucal takes care of its own young, unlike the majority of its family members

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More with less: How to minimalise waste while cooking

As we focus on mindful living and eating during lockdown, it’s a good idea to pay attention to minimising waste too

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Ever wanted to try journalling? No time like the present.

Journallers, part of a growing creator community, talk about how this form of ‘diary keeping’ has become more popular during lockdown and how it helps mentally

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‘Greatness Code’ review: this sports docu-series takes a different track

Replete with visual effects and an intense score, the short episodes are a great motivator for these home-bound times

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Rhea Chakraborty says she’s Sushant Singh Rajput’s girlfriend, asks Home Minister to initiate CBI enquiry

The Bollywood actress has been the subject of much abuse online since she posted a tribute to Sushant

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Lunch box nostalgia

Upma cups, puran poli cupcakes, adai sliders, muffin idli and more such familiar yet creative, easy-to-make snacks for children are listed in Uma Raghuraman’s cook book launched this week

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Karnataka vineyards make it to 50 World’s Best

KRSMA Estates near Hampi is at number 46 in 50 World’s Best Vineyards 2020

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Actor Sreenath Bhasi’s recommendations for your lockdown watching

Staying indoors for a while? We have you covered. For your weekly Watch List, we have Mollywood actor Sreenath Bhasi sharing his list of favourite movies that he recommends. "The lockdown helped me revisit a few yesteryear hits and catch up on some must-watch flicks that I had missed," says the actor.

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Actor Sreenath Bhasi’s recommendations for your lockdown watching

Staying indoors for a while? We have you covered. For your weekly Watch List, we have Mollywood actor Sreenath Bhasi sharing his list of favourite movies that he recommends. "The lockdown helped me revisit a few yesteryear hits and catch up on some must-watch flicks that I had missed," says the actor.

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‘John Wick’, ‘Knives Out’ and ‘Bombshell’ among movies part of Lionsgate Play

Lionsgate hopes to expand its market in India with the launch of its streaming service Lionsgate Play later this year

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Rhea Chakraborty says she’s Sushanth Singh Rajput’s girlfriend, asks Home Minister to initiate CBI enquiry

The Bollywood actress has been the subject of much abuse online since she posted a tribute to Sushant

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Kaakkum Amman: A short film on COVID-19 awareness

Kaakkum Amman, a short film on COVID-19 awareness, uses divine intervention to reach out to people in rural Tamil Nadu

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Henry Golding to lead voice cast of ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’

The adaptation of the best-selling children’s book from Paramount Animation will be directed by Pixar animator Carlos Baena

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‘Home Alone’ reboot: Kenan Thompson, Ally Maki join cast

New film is believed to follow a young boy, played by Archie Yates, at war with a couple over a stolen figurine

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Theatre artist Subhadramma Mansur dies aged 81

State Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa condoled her death.

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A website by science enthusiasts gains traction during the lockdown

The page shasthrasnehi.com has articles written by science buffs from across the country

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‘Dil Bechara’ music review: AR Rahman delivers a rousing swansong to Sushant Singh Rajput

Rahman’s latest Hindi album is a layered, intricate work that deserves multiple listens to understand its true nature

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Raghu Samarth: ‘Always wanted to portray strong women on screen’

The director talks of the inspiration for the legal thriller, ‘Law’, which releases digitally on July 17

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‘Naan Un Joshua’: First video song from ‘Joshua’ promises captivating album from Karthik and Gautham Menon

Starring Varun and Raahei, the thriller is about the romance between a bodyguard and the woman he protects

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Your at-home guide to the stars, planets and comets

The skies are clear, Jupiter is close and Neowise the comet will be teasing stargazers for days. What better time to try your hand at some amateur, at-home astronomy?

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Order food using sign language at this Chennai restaurant

This new restaurant in Velachery, Chennai encourages diners to order via sign language

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A podcast of open letters, during the lockdown

Letters From The Lockdown is a audio collection of ‘open letters’, detailing everyday people’s inner journeys

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Netflix India: ‘There is no bidding war between the different OTT platforms here’

After the platform announced a slew of direct-to-digital arrivals, the Vice President of Content, Monika Shergill, talks to The Hindu

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Netflix announces new line-up of Indian premieres: ‘Ludo’, ‘A Suitable Boy’, ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ and more

The streaming giant has announced a line-up of 17 new offerings that will have a direct-to-OTT release on the platform

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Gautham Menon: ‘Dhruva Natchathiram will be an event film bringing audiences back to theatres’

The director speaks about his next two films releases, on lending his voice for a COVID-19 documentary, and what he foresees in the future for filmmaking

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Artists use digital illustrations to support nature, wildlife and conservation

Be it habitat loss of birds or plastic waste choking marine life, a new breed of artists make their voices heard with their digital artwork

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Buttered buns and biryani buckets to beat the lockdown blues

Combat the lockdown blues Chennai-style, with our weekly guide on food ventures in the city

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

A sedan within ₹20-25 lakhParth Tikmani, Mumbai: I want a sedan within ₹20-25 lakh, but can’t decide which one to buy.There isn’t much choice in this

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BMW F 900 XR: heated grips, a wider handlebar and a host of new features

The aim is to offer a sporty motorcycle with just the right amount of touring abilities

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B.Ed. student Sreedevi G climbs coconut trees as she follows in her father’s profession of plucking coconuts

During the lockdown, she learnt to scale coconut trees with the help of a mechanised climber

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A website by science enthusiasts gains traction during the lockdown

The page shasthrasnehi.com has articles written by science buffs from across the country

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Tiny particles, big solutions

Nano-coated materials could be the anti-virus weapons of future

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Artists use digital illustrations to support nature, wildlife and conservation

Be it habitat loss of birds or plastic waste choking marine life, a new breed of artists make their voices heard with their digital artwork

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We will ensure ‘Dil Bechara’ is a good send-off for Sushant: musician Hriday Gattani

The singer and music supervisor discusses his double association with A.R. Rahman’s ‘Dil Bechara’ album, which released recently

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‘Japan Sinks: 2020’ review: Masaaki Yuasa’s anime series on Netflix is flawed, but relevant

The show, based on the 1973 novel of the same name, follows a middle-class urban family’s struggle to survive an earthquake-ravaged country

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Dolce & Gabbana launches catwalk of the COVID-19 era

No air-kissing, a safely-distanced front row and face masks are de rigueur — Dolce & Gabbana is rewriting the rules of high-end fashion engagemen

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New Delhi’s Vikas Baghel raps on COVID-19

His first hip-hop number ‘Corona Lockdown’ makes a point in an entertaining way

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Sonu Sood to author book on his work with migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic

The yet-to-be-titled book will reveal the emotional and often challenging journeys the actor undertook along with the people he helped

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Bring home a furry friend

Humane Animal Society, Coimbatore, has some pets ready for adoption

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‘Shakuntala Devi’ trailer: Vidya Balan is all whimsy and inspiring in her new biopic

The biopic shows the journey of the renowned math genius, as she also struggles to balance her family with fame and passion

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When a boy chanced up on a tale of compassion

Sreehari Rajesh, a 10th standard student in Kerala, talks about his "accidental" short film, that he shot during a visit to Fort Kochi

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'Czechmate - In Search of Jiří Menzel', a throwback to the Golden ’60s

A seven-hour documentary on the Czech New Wave, has been released by Second Run on Blu-Ray

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Should we be shifting to transparent masks?

When was the last time you exchanged smiles with someone on the street? As masks become everyday attire, MetroPlus explores if there is need to shift towards transparent versions

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Suzi the chimpanzee celebrates turning 34, with mixed fruit salad

The beloved chimpanzee at Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad will celebrate a lockdown birthday on July 15

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This large spotless kitchen feeds Delhi’s largest COVID-19 facility

This kitchen that feeds the patients admitted to the 10,000-bedded Sardar Patel Covid Centre and Hospital in Delhi’s Chhatarpur, shows how regular people who offer 'sewa' can sustain a large facility

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Rajkummar Rao to headline the Hindi remake of ‘HIT’

Sailesh Kolanu who directed the cop thriller in Telugu will helm the remake

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‘Vanity Fair’ cover shot by black photographer for first time

The publication has “had a problem in the past with putting black women on the covers,” Davis says in an interview for the magazine.

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‘Ghost of Tsushima’ review: a gaming homage to legendary director Akira Kurosawa

Take on the Mongol invasion of Japan in Ghost of Tsushima, the latest Sony exclusive from Sucker Punch

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Your guide to buying a pre-owned two-wheeler

With many wishing to avoid using public transport, the demand for two-wheelers has risen dramatically

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Lockdown playlists by Anand Bhaskar cover a range of moods

Whether you want to quiet down or energise, Anand Bhaskar’s Playlists have a song for you, and offer some of the must-know tracks in the worlds of metal and Indian indie

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Aabha Hanjura pays tribute to the emotion of love with her new track, ‘Nundbane’

In ‘Nundbane’, a rustic Kashmiri folk song is fused with contemporary folk-rock

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Amazon Prime new arrivals this week: ‘Law’, Season 3 of ‘Absentia’ and more

The premiere of a new Kannada legal drama, a Gujarati sports tale and the return of a crime thriller series are the highlights on the platform this week

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Gurudas Shenoy: ‘This break has been a blessing’

Bengaluru-based artist Gurudas Shenoy, who created 15 works in the lockdown, says the quietude helped him converse with his brush ‘unhurriedly’

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Singer Sanah Moidutty makes her début in Malayalam with the song ‘Athira Raavil’

'Athira Raavil', which she sang with K S Harishankar for the upcoming movie Anandakalyanam, was released recently

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Singer Sanah Moidutty makes her début in Malayalam with the song ‘Athira Raavil’

'Athira Raavil', which she sang with K S Harishankar for the upcoming movie Anandakalyanam, was released recently

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New streaming platform Peacock debuts with paid, free subscriptions

Peacock joins a streaming field that has dramatically expanded with recent additions Disney+, Apple TV+ and HBO Max joining the old-guard that includes Netflix, Hulu and Amazon

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The music of the movies, by composer Sandeep Chowta

The music director discusses his latest album, From the Cinematic Vault Vol. 8, where the tracks conjure up specific imagery from the movies

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Satyadev, Tamannaah in ‘Love Mocktail’ Telugu remake

The Kannada romance ‘Love Mocktail’ will be remade in Telugu by Nagashekhar

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Tiny particles, big solutions

Nano-coated materials could be the anti-virus weapons of future

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Spice Girls documentary to be made, will provide complete portrait of the girl band

Titled ‘Girl Powered: The Spice Girls’, it will be directed by Rob Coldstream and Clare Cameron

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Rhea Chakraborty on Sushant Singh Rajput: ‘You’re the one who made me believe in love’

The Bollywood actor penned an emotional note on Instagram to remember her close friend, a month after his death

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My Kaad helps you set up your own vegetable and fruit garden

The team from Kerala promotes sustainable models and provides all assistance from scratch to take up farming

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Rakul Preet Singh: ‘The sets of Indian 2 were a learning experience’

The actor on balancing multiple films in different lessons, looking to experiment with OTT platforms, and being socially conscious off-camera

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Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Couch Travel Anthology’ with Simon Reeve, Sue Perkins and Romesh Ranganathan brings home the world

The series taps into the wanderlust of the three well-known presenters to showcase unconventional places and people

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KR Murali Krishna: ‘I was moved to tears by her humility and love’

KR Murali Krishna’s last release was the Kannada film Gara, which was based on RK Narayan’s short story Astrologer’s Day. The film had popular televis

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Artists use digital illustrations to support nature, wildlife and conservation

Be it habitat loss of birds or plastic waste choking marine life, a new breed of artists make their voices heard with their digital artwork

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Artists use digital illustrations to support nature, wildlife and conservation

Be it habitat loss of birds or plastic waste choking marine life, a new breed of artists make their voices heard with their digital artwork

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The toss up between dining out or ordering in

A restaurant dinner is a compelling promise of good things to come. A joyous collusion of creative chefs, skilled staff and enthusiastic diners. It is

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Monochrome makeover

Tufted armchairs to decorative marble plates, five pieces to update your home with

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Gayathri Babu combines wit and sarcasm in shows on her YouTube channel ‘Get Roast with Gaya3’

‘Get Roast with Gaya3’ takes a close look at popular shows and trends and mixes in a generous dose of satire and laughter

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Houseproud in 5

Tufted armchairs to decorative marble plates, five pieces to update your home with

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Fun food podcasts to listen to during lockdown

There’s more to food than just a recipe. This week’s list of Podcasts features a few that break down the emotions, cultural influences and fun facts behind your favourite tidbits

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Gayathri Babu combines wit and sarcasm in shows on her YouTube channel ‘Get Roast with Gaya3’

‘Get Roast with Gaya3’ takes a close look at popular shows and trends and mixes in a generous dose of satire and laughter

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Why these Kerala forest officers decided to babysit a rescued python hatching its eggs in their office

Officers of the Forest and Wildlife Department at Chalakudy, Thrissur, say it was a memorable experience for all the staffers

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Through daily live sessions, Mumbai’s Coconut Theatre keeps conversations on the genre active

Coconut Theatre brings national and international theatre veterans to keep the dialogue on the artform going, through live sessions on Facebook

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The music of the movies

Composer Sandeep Chowta discusses his latest album, From the Cinematic Vault Vol. 8

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Appu Prabhakar: Venkatesh Maha didn’t want anything glossed over

Cinematographer Appu Prabhakar recounts the experience of filming the soon-to-stream Telugu film ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’ starring Satyadev, in Araku Valley

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Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to make digital debut with ‘Bandish Bandits’, a musical romance

Directed by Anand Tiwari, the series will release on August 4 on Amazon Prime

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legion, Far Cry 6: highlights from virtual Ubisoft Forward 2020

The UbiForward event by Ubisoft added some must-play video games to your entertainment calendar

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Actor Divvya Chouksey passes away at 28, after battle with cancer

After her debut in films, Divvya also turned singer with the single ‘Patiyaale Di Queen’ in 2018

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This 20 year-old college student makes parottas to beat the odds stacked against her

Kerala college student Merinda Vijayan is going viral on social media for her parotta-making skills

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John Cena shares a picture of both Bachchans wishing them a speedy recovery

The wrestling superstar and actor had posted similar updates for the likes of Sushant Singh Rajput and Irrfan Khan as well

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Covid-19: Homestead farmers in Kerala are looking at self-sufficiency post-pandemic

Those with a few vegetables have added more to their gardens aiming at food security and self-reliance in case of another crisis

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Kelly Preston, actress and wife of John Travolta, dies of cancer at 57

The ‘Jerry Maguire’ star, who had a lengthy career on film and television, died after a two-year battle with breast cancer

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Amitabh Bachchan thanks fans for prayers, yagna held at Ujjain for family’s recovery

The Bollywood superstar, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya have all tested positive for COVID-19

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From Assam to Mumbai: ‘Aarya’ actor Priyasha Bhardwaj on making it as an outsider

The actor, who essays the role of sister of Sushmita Sen’s sister in the crime drama, is now looking forward to the release of ‘Mirzapur’ season 2

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‘Bird Box 2’ in development, based on novel ‘Malorie’

Though Netflix has not made any official announcement, author Josh Malerman revealed that the movie is under development

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Watch | Inside Vietnam's gold-plated hotel

A video feature on Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake, which claims to be the world's first gold-plated hotel

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Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Couch Travel Anthology’ with Simon Reeve, Sue Perkins and Romesh Ranganathan brings home the world

The series taps into the wanderlust of the three well-known presenters to showcase unconventional places and people

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Coronavirus | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, daughter Aaradhya test positive

The actor’s mother-in-law tested negative, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said.

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Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya have tested negative: Mumbai mayor

The Mayor’s statement came after Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek said they had tested positive for COVID-19 and were admitted to a hospital.

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Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek ‘feeling better’ after COVID-19 diagnosis, BMC to sanitise their bungalows

The father-son duo are in the Nanavati Hospital’s isolation ward.

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COVID-19: Rekha’s bungalow sealed after guard tests positive

The security guard has been hospitalised at the BMC’s COVID-19 care facility in Bandra Kurla Complex.

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COVID-19 | Celebrities wish speedy recovery of Bachchans

The bollywood celebrities, who are at Nanavati Hospital, shared their health update on Twitter, on Saturday night.

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Coronavirus | Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for COVID-19

Both of us are having mild symptoms and have been admitted to hospital, tweets Mr. Abhishek Bachchan.

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Jyotsna Bhatt: High priestess of fire and clay

With the passing of Jyotsna Bhatt, India has lost a doyen of ceramic arts, with the spontaneity of clay and the marvels of expression speaking through her owls and smiling cats

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A short film on what Bev Q, the app for booking liquor, meant to a village

Biju Maani’s film Bev Q is a light take on the life of tipplers after the app was launched

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This 20 year-old college student makes parottas to beat the odds stacked against her

Kerala college student Merinda Vijayan is going viral on social media for her parotta-making skills

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‘Honey Boy’ movie review: Shia LaBeouf’s movie therapy makes for cathartic viewing

Written by the actor himself, the film is not an easy watch, but a necessary one for its message of hope and healing

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Singer Krish turns composer, gets a song bank ready

How the ‘June Ponaal’ singer handled lockdown and worked on his composing assignments

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‘A Suitable Boy’ trailer: Mira Nair’s adaptation promises a stunning drama

The drama series starring Tabu, Ishaan Khatter and others is set to premiere on BBC One on July 26

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The ‘relatable’ women of Telugu cinema, from ‘Pelli Choopulu’ to ‘Krishna and his Leela’ and ‘Bhanumathi & Ramakrishna’

A new crop of filmmakers are ushering in closer-to-reality depictions of women in films with their eagerness to characterise multi-dimensional female protagonists

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Kolkata-based animators’ short film on the dangers of climate change garners global attention

Titled 'Wade', the short film by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya and Kalp Sanghvi follows a family of climate change refugees in a dystopian future

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Prakash Raj, Sampath Raj team up for a crime drama series produced by Sushmita Konidela

Prakash Raj and Sampath Raj to star in a Telugu web series directed by Anand Ranga and produced by Sushmita Konidela

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High-octane drama in ‘No. 1 Kodalu’ and ‘Trinayani’ on Zee Telugu

Wedding sequences were shot with all safety measures, assures the channel

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Gear up for ‘Yaun Rog’, a light-hearted monologue on July 18

Hyderabad-based KissaGo Theatre group hopes to keep the audience engaged virtually during the staging

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This large spotless kitchen feeds Delhi’s largest COVID-19 facility

This kitchen that feeds the patients admitted to the 10,000-bedded Sardar Patel Covid Centre and Hospital in Delhi’s Chhatarpur, shows how regular people who offer sewa can sustain a large facility

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‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ resumes filming in the UK

The film, starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard is scheduled to open on June 11, 2021

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‘Batman’ to get a new spin-off police drama series

HBO Max said the original drama series would be produced by Matt Reeves, director of the upcoming ‘The Batman’

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NIFT Hyderabad students tell COVID-19 story through Cheriyal art

A unique craft initiative helped students learn and make products sporting the traditional art

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At Home with Airbnb: class is in session

Presenting fitness tips from Deepika Padukone’s trainer and sustainable cooking ideas from chef Sandeep Sreedharan, At Home with Airbnb brings seven Indian experts to your digital device

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Airbnb: class is in session

Presenting fitness tips from Deepika Padukone’s trainer and sustainable cooking ideas from chef Sandeep Sreedharan, At Home with Airbnb brings seven Indian experts to your digital device

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Guardians of food & drink

Diageo has pledged $100 million and The World’s 50 Best is auctioning exclusive experiences to aid the hospitality sector. In addition, local F&B communities have stepped up with morale-boosting quizzes, tutorials and contests with cash prizes

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Keeping up With Kevin Kwan: the author on his upcoming novel, Sex & Vanity

The man behind the bestselling Crazy Rich Asians trilogy on exploring the snobbery of old money in his upcoming novel, Sex & Vanity

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Season of global collabs: Indian musicians on how the lockdown has made way for virtual shows with international stars

Indian musicians say the lockdown has made way for virtual collaborations with stars such as Ric Fierabracci, LL Cool J and Jenee Fleenor

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Usain Bolt on his ‘Greatness Code’ episode, fatherhood, and the value of sports documentaries

Featured in Apple TV+’s sporting docu-series ‘Greatness Code’, eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt explains why his own episode gives him goosebumps

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Budding kitchen farmers

The COVID-19 lockdown has encouraged children across the country to create their own microgreen farms at home

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Authorities search for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera, believed to have drowned

Rivera, 33, disappeared after renting a boat on Wednesday afternoon and taking it out on Lake Piru in Ventura County

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Johnny Depp due to wrap up evidence at libel trial against tabloid

Depp claimed ex-wife Amber Heard was the aggressor, and he had only tried to restrain her “to stop her flailing and punching me.”

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Idli-sambar from a vending machine

A duo in Hyderabad have built a contactless solution for those who miss their favourite breakfast treat during lockdown

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The smuggled smell of home: How the new film ‘Axone’ took me straight back to my own Delhi days

Bafflingly, the first question a house-owner asked me was, “No stinky food, I hope?” Taken aback, I mumbled a feeble “no”

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The boy who photographed birds from age six

Photographer and birding enthusiast, Rohan Arora, a 16-year-old from Greater Noida, has written his first book, My First Flight With Widespread Birds of India

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NYIFF to screen 40 films, documentaries at virtual edition amid coronavirus pandemic

Vibha Bakshi’s National Award-winning project ‘Son Rise’and Tanuja Chandra’s documentary ‘Aunty Sudha, Aunty Radha’ are the two centerpieces at the festival

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‘Cocktail’ movie review: Yogi Babu-starrer is a flawed drink

The film’s core plot is ripped from ‘The Hangover’ films, but the prudent way it has been shot could be a guide to filmmakers preparing to work under COVID-19 restrictions

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‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ review: Netflix’s charming reboot hits all the right chords for kids and parents alike

Despite a few quibbles, the new adaptation of Ann M Martin’s classic children’s books is definitely worth a watch

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A Kerala entrepreneur’s experiments with ‘soil-less’ gardening

Anas Nasser from Aluva uses organic raw materials for his coco peat-based potting mixture that acts as a fertile soil substitute

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‘Warrior Nun’ review: Nuns on the run, full-on pulpy fun

Superhero nuns taking on a plethora of monsters in some of the loveliest locations in Spain — what’s not to love?

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‘Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado’ review: Bringing a myth to life

The documentary puts the spotlight on celebrity astrologer Walter Mercado; his rise and fall, and his disappearance from the public eye following a lawsuit in 2006

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Netflix new arrivals this week: ‘Indian Matchmaking’, ‘Cursed’ and more

Fan-favourite movies such as ‘Moneyball’, ‘A Star is Born’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald’ also come to the platform this week

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‘Dil Bechara’ title track: Sushant Singh Rajput, A.R. Rahman deliver instant crowd-pleaser

The first track in the album sets the right tone for the release of the film on July 24

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Chennai photographer attempts an underwater remote photoshoot from home

Edwin J Robert, who has a penchant for underwater photography, took to FaceTime to actualise this shoot

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Mira Nair to adapt New York Times article ‘The Jungle Prince of Delhi’ in a series

Written by Ellen Barry, the article reveals the truth about the history of royal family of Oudh

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Prabhas, Pooja Hegde starrer titled ‘Radhe Shyam’

After ‘Saaho’, Prabhas’s next film titled ‘Radhe Shyam’, directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and co-starring Pooja Hegde in the lead, is looking at a nationwide release in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil

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How corporates are making WFH comfortable and viable

By engaging with employees’ families and encouraging feedback on their lockdown days, corporates are compensating for the lack of office interaction that drove collaboration and promoted bonhomie

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Chennai photographer attempts an underwater remote photoshoot from home

Edwin J Robert, who has a penchant for underwater photography, took to FaceTime to actualise this shoot

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Forest and Wildlife Department in Kerala sell forest produce via WhatsApp groups and home delivery

Vanasree eco shops come up with new avenues to market the forest produce

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‘Gharana does not matter if an artiste is good at what he performs’

Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, the renowned exponent of the bamboo flute, speaks about his life and struggles

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A new chapter in ‘Veenira Aadai’ Nirmala’s life

Actor, dancer and now, a writer. ‘Veenira Aadai’ Nirmala has been busy working on translating a Hindi book into Tamil during the lockdown

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All the world’s her runway

Known for turning any place into a runway for her edgy shows, model and fashion show producer Jessica Minh Anh now focusses on a travel show that highlights Vietnam as a luxury travel destination

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‘Hanna’ season two review: An emotional and bingeable return for the stylised action-drama

Esmé Creed-Miles returns as Hanna, this time with a more personal agenda and a lot more at stake as she takes on the nefarious entity Utrax

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Mamta Mohandas on her song ‘Ambili Rumaal’ in 'Lalbagh' and her role in the upcoming movie

Over a WhatsApp call from Los Angeles, the actor talks about her song that she recorded inside her wardrobe for her new film 'Lalbagh' and how she beat lockdown blues

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Composer-singer Job Kurian pays tribute to his great-grandmother in his new music video ‘Kaalam’

The track is the fourth song in his ‘Hope’ series

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‘Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show’, comprising science demonstrations for children, will stream online

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show is a physical show comprising simple yet fascinating science experiments for children above the age of four

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‘Jojo Rabbit’, ‘Dark’ and ‘Bulbbul’ among Ritu Varma’s choices for OTT viewing

Actor Ritu Varma picks five web shows and films that she found interesting, from period dramas to the irreverent and funny, for this week’s Watchlist

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Geetu Mohandas lambasts allegations of non-payment of remuneration in ‘Moothon’

The allegation was raised by costume designer Stephy Xavior who had worked in the much-acclaimed Malayalam film

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Fermented foods of Northeast

‘Axone’ on Netflix has brought the fermented ingredient into the spotlight. We take a look at some more such offerings from the Northeast

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Why the praying mantis eats its mate

And the games the male praying mantis plays to avoid geting eaten

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The boy who photographed birds from age six

Photographer and birding enthusiast, Rohan Arora, a 16-year-old from Greater Noida, has written his first book, My First Flight With Widespread Birds of India

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Jagdeep remembered by ‘Sholay’ co-stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra

Several Bollywood personalities including Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, Ayushmaan Khurrana and Johnny Lever took to social media to pay tribute to the veteran comedian-actor

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‘The Boys’ Season 2 trailer: More intense, more insane

Amazon Prime’s dark superhero series returns on September 4 and promises more of the same manic action

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Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan pay tribute to K Balachander on his 90th birth anniversary

On his 90th birth anniversary, actors Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vivekh and Parthiban reminisced about their memories with the iconic filmmaker

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‘Tughlaq Durbar’ first look exposes the good and dark sides of Vijay Sethupathi

Actor Vijay Sethupathi plays a politician in ‘Tughlaq Durbar’, which is directed by Delhiprasad Deenadayalan

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‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera missing, feared drowned at California lake

Rivera, 33, had rented a boat in the early afternoon along with her four-year-old son

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‘A platform to exchange ideas’: 'U-Turn' director Pawan Kumar on his new film club

Pawan’s Filmmakers United Club, started in June, already has 30 filmmakers including Lijo Jose Pellissery and Vasanthabalan

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‘Malcolm & Marie’: Zendaya, John David Washington secretly shot a new film during lockdown

The film has been written and directed by HBO series ‘Euphoria’ creator Sam Levinson

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In a first, ‘Batwoman’ casts black actor to play comic book superhero

Javicia Leslie, who is also bisexual, will take on the cape and cowl for the CW television show

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Johnny Depp accuses Amber Heard of ‘hoax’ abuse claims in London court

The actor also acknowledged he may have done things he can’t remember while he was under the influence

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Kannada actor Susheel Gowda found dead

Sushil Kumar (32) an upcoming actor known by his screen name Susheel Gowda ended his life at a farm house on the outskirts of Mandya, on Wednesday.He

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View from a terrace: Chennai photographer documents life under lockdown

Wedding photographer Pon Prabakaran documents life under lockdown in his seaside home, using a mobile phone camera

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Going for a cheese overload? Here is what’s trending in Chennai’s take out menu

As diners stay home, the hospitality industry fights to stay afloat with cloud kitchens and relentless reinvention

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Honda City: subtle changes, ride quality give it an edge over its predecessor

The sharp-looking head and tail lights offer a contemporary look; the petrol engine, while still a 1.5-litre, is a new DOHC unit

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Online live performances to watch during lockdown

It is laughter riot this weekend, as your list of Live Gigs features a host of comedic talent, and some musicians to boot

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Chennai musicians turn to online jams and collaborations during lockdown

Online collaborations have seen an unsurprising rise in the city’s music circuit, not only for original creations but also to keep spirits high, creativity flowing and just have fun

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When COVID-19 drives a wedge between pets and families

Chennai-based Lokesh Jey’s animated short feature 'Frisbee' casts a spotlight on abandoned pets during lockdown

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Animated series based on Oscar-winning short ‘Hair Love’ greenlit at HBO Max

Titled ‘Young Love’, the series will explore the family dynamics of a young black millennial family

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Amazon Prime new arrivals this week: ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’ and ‘Honey Boy’

Abhishek Bachchan’s digital debut and Shia LaBeouf’s acclaimed drama are the highlights coming to the platform

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Architect Srijit Srinivas’ design for Benziger Hospice Home wins him the Jury award at the World Architecture Community Awards 34th Cycle 2020

The Hospice in Thiruvananthapuram provides free accommodation and food to indigent cancer patients

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MojoJojo’s Beat Mandli project brings together genres and geographies

The music producer talks about working with artists remotely to create fun tracks during the lockdown

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‘I thought I was singing only the scratch track’: Nakul Abhyakar on ARR’s ‘Thumbi Thullal’ single

The vocalist sang the AR Rahman-composed song with Shreya Ghoshal for Vikram’s upcoming Tamil film Cobra

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‘Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy - Siege’ trailer: All or nothing

The Netflix original anime series will premiere on July 30

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‘Away’ trailer: Hilary Swank stars in Netflix’s new space epic

The two-time Academy Award winner headlines the new series that will premiere on September 4

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Jude Law to play Captain Hook in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

David Lowery, who directed ‘Pete’s Dragon’ for the studio, will helm the project

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Ajith’s ‘Viswasam’, Jayam Ravi’s ‘Comali’ to re-release in Malaysia

On July 9, cinema screens across Malaysia have organised a free screening of both films as they open after months of lockdown

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Bring home a pet

Humane Animal Society, Coimbatore, has some dogs ready for adoption

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Watch | ‘Mask parottas’ to create awareness about COVID-19

A video on traditional veechu parottas made in the shape of masks

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‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’ and other Telugu films to look forward to on OTT platforms

Aha, Zee5 and Netflix to add to their bouquet of Telugu movie content

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Johnny Depp blasts ex-wife Amber Heard’s ‘sick’ abuse claim at libel trial

Hollywood star strongly denies Heard’s claims that he assaulted her during their tempestuous marriage, and is suing The Sun’s publisher

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Bollywood’s many maladies

While nepotism is widely discussed, there are other structural injustices in the industry that need to be addressed too

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I&B ministry wants OTT platform content under its purview

During the lockdown, several OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5, ATLBalaji have witnessed a huge jump in their subscriptions

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Be discerning when dipping into the lucrative wellness pie

Here’s why a recent video that offered the services of a ‘soul sister’, without any medical training, has become an accurate parody of the beauty and wellness world today

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The tale of 2020: How Indian storytellers are taking their art online

Indian storytellers are recording this period in history, and modifying their medium and content to provide entertainment as well as talk therapy to restive kids and adults

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Podcasts that will help reduce stress and anxiety during the pandemic

It’s been a while, hasn’t it, since we last strolled in a park, went to the movies, hung out in a cafe and did other outdoor activities without fear?

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Chennai Super Kings’ birthday tribute to Dhoni features a song by Chennai’s indie musicians

‘Mahi Ve’, a fan music track by Adil Mohammed and Vajahath Ali, became part of an official Chennai Super Kings video, celebrating team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s birthday

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Claiming insurance Abhishek Singh, Kolkata: During Cyclone Amphan, my 2019 Maruti Suzuki Baleno petrol was submerged for two days. It is waiting a se

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Miss the nightclubs? Now, DJs are bringing the party home

With nightclubs shut for now, DJs are setting up their consoles against interesting backdrops, as they livestream their sets and experiment with new sounds

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Your lockdown playlist, put together by The F16s’ Abhinav Krishnaswamy

The melodic, the macabre and everything in between. This week’s Playlists by The F16s’ guitarist are an exploration of sounds, from hypnagogic pop to acoustic indie

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About a girl named Shakeela

The short film 'Shaeekla' tells the story of a woman, who shares her name with the Malayalam adult film star

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Sricharan Pakala: I owe my music to Vizag’s hills and beaches

The music composer talks about breaking the thriller mould with the Telugu romance ‘Krishna and his Leela’, and his love for Vizag

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‘Removing food delivery apps helped with my weight loss’: Simon K King

The Tamil film composer, who recently posted a tweet showing his physical transformation during COVID-19 lockdown, said that he was addicted to restaurant and takeout food

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The tale of 2020: How Indian storytellers are taking their art online

Indian storytellers are recording this period in history, and modifying their medium and content to provide entertainment as well as talk therapy to restive kids and adults

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Halle Berry quits movie project after backlash from transgender community

Actor also misgendered her character several times during an interview, which also triggered criticism on social media

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Coronavirus | Govt. to come up with SOP for shooting films: Javadekar

Incentives planned to facilitate the faster resumption of film production

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‘Removing food delivery apps helped with my weight loss’: Simon K King

The Tamil film composer, who recently posted a tweet showing his physical transformation during COVID-19 lockdown, said that he was addicted to restaurant and takeout food

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‘Removing food delivery apps helped with my weight loss’: Simon K King

The Tamil film composer, who recently posted a tweet showing his physical transformation during COVID-19 lockdown, said that he was addicted to restaurant and takeout food

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The zero waste cooking guide: with Eeshan Kashyap

The former executive chef and head at Trident in Kochi on how to make the most of vegetable peels, eggshells and bread crumbs

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Anavila Misra’s goodwill gesture for Indian Postal Service, in handlooms

Anavila Misra discusses her recent efforts to acknowledge the Indian Postal Service and its last mile connectivity

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Independent musician Amal Manohar on his latest music video ‘Amal’s Stanza Café’

Independent musician Amal Manohar on how the soft strains of his violin created the perfect mood for romance in his Chennai-based music video ‘Amal’s Stanza Café’

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Brad Pitt to star in David Leitch’s ‘Bullet Train’

The film is based on the Japanese novel ‘Maria Beetle’ by Isaka Kotaro

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Johnny Depp takes on UK tabloid in court battle over ‘wife beater’ claims

The case is likely to delve into the private lives of the Hollywood star, his ex-wife actress Amber Heard and a number of other well-known figures

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Morena Baccarin: ‘The Twilight Zone’ feels oddly appropriate, given what is going on

The ‘Deadpool’ star talks about working in Jordan Peele’s reboot of Rod Serling’s show, and why it offers an escape from the collective trauma of the outside world

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Colin Kaepernick signs deal with Disney, ESPN for documentary series

Kaepernick’s company Ra Vision Media will produce scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social justice and the quest for equity

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‘Greyhound’ movie review: Tom Hanks’ WWII naval drama is a win for Apple TV+

A layered performance from the lead star, who also wrote and produced the film, elevates this from being a mere at-sea war thriller

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This Malayalam short film by FEFKA warns against fake casting calls

‘Act Smart’, starring Anna Ben and directed by cinematographer Jomon T John, is part of a campaign by FEFKA against fake auditions

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This Subgwala is a user-friendly app

A popular 30-year-old corner vegetable store in Secunderabad, Telangana, has switched to e-commerce

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COVID-19: To counter infections such as this, doctors stress the need for a balanced diet

On World Zoonoeses Day, July 6, as the pandemic raises concerns on animal-origin diseases, doctors advocate a diet that is kinder to your body, as well as the planet

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Now, animals turn pen pals. Go on, write that letter to Mr Alpaca

Animal sanctuaries and farms are now recruiting their horses, goats and ducks as pen pals to connect with children around the world

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‘Home Game’ review: Netflix’s ringside view to the world’s weirdest sports

The sports documentary features eight of the weirdest sporting traditions from across the world, each of them difficult and deadlier in its own right

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When AR Rahman conversed with a 123-year-old yogi

When the music composer virtually met Swawi Sivananda, it resulted in a conversation about materialism and spirituality

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