Sunday, January 31, 2021

Sumedh Mudgalkar: ‘No fun to playing Krishna if you won’t explore’

The lead actors of ‘RadhaKrishn’, Sumedh Mudgalkar and Mallika Singh, share the experience of being a part of a long running television soap

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IFFK to open with Quo Vadis, Aida

The film is based on the 1995 Srebenica massacre

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Coronavirus | Stagger show timings, discourage popcorn rush during intermission, Centre tells cinema halls

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issues SOP after the clearance of 100% occupancy in theatres from February 1.

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Staggered film show timings, no hopping out of seat for popcorn during intermission, says Ministry of Home Affairs

While issuing the SOP, the Ministry has clarified that the State and Union Territory administrations can impose additional measures as per their own assessment.

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Saturday, January 30, 2021

Medium is the message

Reopening after a year, Shrishti Art Gallery puts the spotlight on emerging artists who experiment with three-dimensional artworks

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Farmers disrupt shooting of Janhvi Kapoor’s movie in Patiala

This is the second time that the shooting of the movie was halted.

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New Toyota tech unit promises world's safest drive

As traditional automakers face competition from the likes of Apple, Amazon and Sony, Toyota is looking to marry Woven Planet's Silicon Valley approach with its storied Toyota Production System manufacturing process to develop the next generation of cars.

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Anupama Parameswaran on the kind of discussion Malayalam short film ‘Freedom@Midnight’ is generating

Released on YouTube, the 29-minute-film focusses on Chandra, a career woman, devoted wife and mother, who finds her husband cheating on her with a series of virtual affairs with women he has met only in cyberworld

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Life proves inspiration for music band ManaKarma

Life experiences, the books they have read and their travels play the muse for the three-man band ManaKarma

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Notes from the streets

My favourite one, the one that I see on most days, is located on a pub-punctuated street, and is a mural by a Columbian artist, ‘Stink Fish’

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Parasailing parachutes into Thiruvananthapuram

Bond Adventures’ venture Fly Kovalam has flagged off the water sport of parasailing for thrill-seekers in the Kerala capital

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Secret recipes and private smiles

Once my grandmother realised a child liked a particular dish, she made mounds of it. Mountains of halwa, lakes of kheer, jarfuls of laddoo

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‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ review: Middling YA fantasy fare

Grindingly predictable, the six-episode series is based on Iginio Straffi’s wildly popular animated series ‘Winx Club’

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Rahul Gandhi joins chefs of YouTube channel for cookout session

Rahul Gandhi took a lesson on cooking and Tamil from 'Village Cooking Channel'

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Juicy, healthy and tasty: juice lounge

Juice it up, the right way

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Paris Couture Week finds its missing voice

From the muscular lines at Schiaparelli, the high emotion of Kim Jones’ Fendi couture debut to Rahul Mishra’s ode to mushrooms, 2021’s showcase brought relevance back to haute couture

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Anne Hathaway, Jared Leto to star in Apple series based on fall of WeWork

‘We Crashed’ is described as following the greed-filled rise and inevitable fall of WeWork, one of the world’s most valuable startups

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Inside LVMH Watch Week 2021

With zippy presentations and Zoom calls, Hublot, Bulgari and Zenith work as a team to impress watch aficionados

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Nicole Kidman to star in, executive produce series based on Maria Sodahl’s ‘Hope’

The series is based on the film ‘Hope’, that is Norway’s entry for the best international feature film category at the 93rd Academy Awards

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‘KGF: Chapter 2’ to release on July 16

Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film is a sequel to the 2018 period-action blockbuster ‘KGF’, led by Yash

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Friday, January 29, 2021

'Justice League' Snyder cut to premiere on HBO Max in March

Filmmaker Zack Snyder's highly-anticipated version of 2017 movie Justice League will arrive on streaming platform HBO Max on March 18.The Warner Bro

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Great expectations

The pandemic-battered real estate segment is looking for govt. sops. By Balaji Rao

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Your home plan needs the right Budget

Expectations of the real estate industry are high as the Finance Minister gets set to present the Union Budget 2021-22

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In the spirit of recycling: how Johnnie Walker and Sepoy & Co turn bottles to glass installations and sand

By turning bottles to glass installations, and sand for construction, beverage companies like Johnnie Walker and Sepoy & Co are trying not to add to our piling landfills

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Meet the man who is named after a number

Sevenraj, who has produced and acted in Chaddidost Kaddi Alladusbutta, has a fondness for red and white

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Amrutha Achalla, second prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Amrutha Achalla, second prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

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‘Palmer’ movie review: A restrained Justin Timberlake anchors a sweet drama that needed a little friction

Palmer is the kind of film that would fetch a place in the Emerging Voices category of an international film festival, had the intent was to make a “serious” political statement out of its material (written by Cheryl Guerriero)

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‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ review: Animated comedy is a fun love letter to original classic

In this new show, ‘Rick and Morty’ writer Mike McMahon looks at the lives of those characters who usually would be running and screaming in the background

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Karthik G, first prize in Vocal, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Karthik G, first prize in Vocal, 20-40 years

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‘Tiger’ movie review: A cautionary tale of a flawed champion

A new HBO documentary film on Tiger Woods charts the rise and fall of the American golfing sensation narrated by people who have known him

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Akhilesh Pandey, second prize in Hindustani, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Akhilesh Pandey, second prize in Hindustani, 20-40 years

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Simbu and Gautham Menon to collaborate again

The duo had worked together earlier in ‘Karthi Dial Seytha Yenn’, ‘Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada’ and ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa’

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Jared Leto, Darren Aronofsky reunite for Blumhouse horror ‘Adrift’

The supernatural horror movie is an adaptation of a short story of the same name by Koji Suzuki, the writer behind ‘The Ring’

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Cicely Tyson, pioneering Black actor, dies at the age of 96

The star gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in ‘Sounder’ and also won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88

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Noah Baumbach inks exclusive deal with Netflix, sets ‘White Noise’ as next project

The movie, which will reportedly star Baumbach’s partner Greta Gerwig and Adam Driver, will start production later this year

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Olivia Morris as Jennifer in ‘RRR’

Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ team unveils the first look of Olivia Morris from the film

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In the spirit of recycling: how Johnnie Walker and Sepoy & Co turn bottles to glass installations and sand

By turning bottles to glass installations, and sand for construction, beverage companies like Johnnie Walker and Sepoy & Co are trying not to add to our piling landfills

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Watch | India's first igloo café

A video on Kolahoi Green Group of Hotels and Resorts' igloo café in Kashmir

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A swig of the Godless Doppelbock

Merch is old-school. Leading thrash metal band Godless goes a step ahead and creates its own beer instead: a chocolatey, nutty, and dark brew made in collaboration with Hyderabad’s Over The Moon brewing company

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How to catch a star: on Benares, a new entrant in the 2021 Michelin Guide

‘Our food is truthful’ says executive chef Sameer Taneja as his London restaurant reclaims its Michelin status

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Joy of a beginner’s mind

After 2020 transformed the way we live, it’s time to approach wellness and beauty with a clean slate this year

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Govt approves closure of Scooters India

The firm has around 100 employees.

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It’s time for an architectural revival

Why bringing back traditional building techniques and art forms is the need of the hour

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IFFK lifetime award for Godard

Delegate registration for 25th edition of festival begins tomorrow

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Tyagaraja as inspiration

For more than a century, composers have been moved to write songs in the saint-poet’s praise

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Netflix’s ‘Bling Empire’ review: Culture, couture and rich people problems

The reality series on some of the wealthiest Asians in Los Angeles, might be a guilty pleasure watch, but checks off all the boxes in terms of entertainment

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Home is where the art is

Some artistes are broadcasting from home. Others are inviting small audiences home. And one has made a museum home

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‘New Wave’ proponent Jean-Luc Godard bags IFFK Lifetime Achievement award

The 25th edition of the IFFK, postponed from last month due to COVID-19 pandemic, is scheduledto be held in February-March in compliance with safety protocols

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Kutty Kahani: Epics retold in a nutshell

Animation, catchy tunes, storytelling — Kutty Kahani has all the right ingredients to grab children’s attention

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Watch | How six-year-old Teresa Manimala’s questions on sexism made her a viral celebrity

It was during the family’s routine bedtime ritual that Teresa asked her mother, Sonia John, about the embedded gender disparity in books

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The many flavours of broken wheat

Recipes with broken wheat are trending on YouTube as households in Kerala search for dishes to make with it

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Why Thiruvananthapuram loves Turkish rolls

Mobile joints vending varieties of Turkish rolls have mushroomed in the Kerala capital

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A casting call for director Emcy Joseph’s next film in the form of a rap song

A casting call in rap form, which has emerged on YouTube, acknowledges the challenges of chasing the film dream

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‘Kabadadaari’ movie review: A mildly-interesting police procedural

The Tamil remake of Kannada film ‘Kavaludaari’ could have used more zing

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Soumya Sadanandan’s short film, ‘Rooh’, speaks for the third gender

The short, starring a transperson, is one minute long and was shot on a mobile phone

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‘Penguin Bloom’ review: A spirited film, but with clipped wings

Naomi Watts delivers a moving performance as a paraplegic mother in Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’, but is unable to compensate for a lacking storyline

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Zombies in Rayalaseema

Director Prasanth Varma discusses his Telugu zom-com ‘Zombie Reddy’ through which he attempts a satire on film tropes in the Rayalaseema faction backdrop

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Hitman 3 is an emotional release for gamers, says Agent 47 voice-actor David Bateson

Having voiced the iconic assassin in the Hitman video games for 21 years now, David Bateson shares some behind-the-scenes memories, and reveals why Hitman 3 holds a special place

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All about the comic book-inspired animation in ‘The Legend of Hanuman’

Sharad Devarajan and Jeevan Kang talk about visual animation grandeur and the influences of making something uniquely Indian on a greater scale

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Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’ to release on August 13

The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Dhananjay and Sunil

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Singer Halsey reveals that she is pregnant with first child

The 26-year-old singer, whose real name is Ashley Frangipane, took to Instagram on Wednesday and shared three photos of herself with the baby bump

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Master’, ‘The Great Escapists’ and more

The Vijay-Vijay Sethupathi action thriller, Michael Keaton’s ‘Birdman’, and Tory Belleci and Richard Hammond’s documentary are among the highlights of the week

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Shruti Haasan joins Prabhas-starrer ‘Salaar’

The official Twitter account of production house Hombale Films made the announcement on her 35th birthday

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Oscar winning-actor Cloris Leachman dies at the age of 94

She was known for her portrayal of a lonely housewife in ‘The Last Picture Show’ and a comedic delight as the fearsome Frau BlĂĽcher in ‘Young Frankenstein’

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‘Money Heist’ director to helm feature thriller ‘Sabine’

Jesus Colmenar’s Spanish crime drama series has been renewed for a fifth and final season by Netflix

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Baidu gets California nod for testing empty self-driving cars

Currently, 58 companies have permits in California to test self-driving cars with such a backup driver, including most major automakers and Apple Inc.

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Aditya Birla Fashion to acquire 51% stake in Sabyasachi

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has signed a definitive agreement for acquiring 51% stake in luxury designer brand Sabyasachi.The brand i

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Celebrity chef Sabyasachi Gorai makes his Chennai debut

Saby marks his maiden tryst with Chennai through a collaborative menu at Dank, featuring global cuisines and local ingredients

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Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ ride to remove ‘negative depictions’ of some cultures

The entertainment giant last year also posted advisories on some of its classic animated movies, including ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘The Aristocrats’ warning that they contain outdated or stereotyped depictions of people of color

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‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ trailer: Disney’s latest warrior princess could be the best of them all

Disney’s first Southeast Asian-centered animated movie features a fantastic new princess as she rallies her crew and con artists on a quest to find the mythical last dragon

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Keira Knightley won’t act in ‘sex scenes’ directed by men

But if a female director was behind the camera, that might be a different matter, the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star said in a podcast

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Arunvignesh’s film 'Honeysuckle' gets an international release

The director is thrilled with the international début of his film,in which three stories intertwine

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Tales from the knight bus: Rupam Dutta

From elephants that demand a toll to manoeuvering risky hairpin bends, Rupam Dutta shares his onroad experiences in the book ‘Life Of A Driver - Cabinor Ipare’

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

A. R. Rahman bats for independent musicians with new initiative ‘Maajja’

Music composer unveils tech platform that helps with marketing and distribution, along with YAALL, a music festival of ambitious proportions

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Golden Globes 2021: Jane Fonda to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award

Fonda, 83, has captivated and inspired fans along with critics in such films as ‘Klute’ and ‘Coming Home’

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‘Harry Potter’ TV series in the works from HBO Max

The books were previously made into a blockbuster film franchise led by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint

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Skoda re-introduces Rapid Rider

Skoda has quietly re-introduced the entry-level Rapid Rider at a price of ₹ 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Skoda had temporarily halted bookings for this v

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‘Juno’ star Elliot Page announces divorce from wife

Page had come out as a transgender in December 2020.

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Sivakarthikeyan’s next is ‘Don’

The actor is teaming up with debutante Cibi Chakaravarthi for the film, which will see him play a college student

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Maruti Suzuki commences export of the Jimny from India

Maruti Suzuki has started exporting the locally manufactured Suzuki Jimny SUV, with the first batch of 184 units headed for Latin America. Manufactur

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Updated Lexus LS 500h launched

Lexus has launched the updated LS 500h in India at a price of ₹ 1.91 crore (ex-showroom, India). Aside from getting a few updates, the brand’s flagsh

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Tyre TalkI am buying a KIA Seltos GTX+ diesel automatic, which has factory tyres of size 215/60 R17. Can I upsize to 255/60 R17?Kalingarayar, via emai

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Enjoy an improved riding experience with BMW’s Gran Limousine

Despite the long wheelbase, the 3 Series Gran Limousine is fairly agile and well-mannered at high speeds

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Five most fuel-efficient diesel cars in India today

Who wouldn’t be happy to get more for less? These fuel effiecient cars offer the same satisfying experience

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A foucs on the Indian toy industry as National Toy Fair is set to begin next month

Will teddy bears and toy guns give way to desi play things as a new line of thinking takes over the world of toys? The industry is set for change as the first ever National Toy Fair begins next month

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Charu Hariharan’s song ‘Flight of Joy’ blends Indian classical and the western

Malayalam musician-composer Charu Hariharan on collaborating with Greek drummer Panos Vassilopoulos for the experimental soundtrack

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Charu Hariharan’s song ‘Flight of Joy’ blends Indian classical and the western

Malayalam musician-composer Charu Hariharan on collaborating with Greek drummer Panos Vassilopoulos for the experimental soundtrack

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Meet Sreevidya M and Saifulla P, winners of best young farmers instituted by Kerala Government

While Sreevidya converted a rocky terrain into green patch, Saifulla grows medicinal plants and other crops on leased land

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In 2021, the F word will dominate?

Functional training of all kinds and feedback will be important in 2021, as the world recovers from COVID-19

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Vijay-starrer 'Master' to release on Amazon Prime Video on January 29

The film, also starring Vijay Sethupathi, released in theatres during Pongal

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‘Palmer’ is a homemade and handmade film: Fisher Stevens

Filmmaker Fisher Stevens discusses his return to feature filmmaking with the Justin Timberlake-starring ‘Palmer’, releasing this Friday

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Aditya Ganesh, second prize in Flute, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Aditya Ganesh, second prize in Flute, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Priyadharshini Prakash, second prize in Flute, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Priyadharshini Prakash, second prize in Flute, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithyaram Gundala, first prize in Flute, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithyaram Gundala, first prize in Flute, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sreejith G. Kammath, first prize in Flute, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sreejith G. Kammath, first prize in Flute, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nithin Parthasarathy, third prize in Flute, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nithin Parthasarathy, third prize in Flute, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: B S Kishan Permudennaya, third prize in Flute, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: B S Kishan Permudennaya, third prize in Flute, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Krithikh Gopalakrishnan, second prize in Flute, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Krithikh Gopalakrishnan, second prize in Flute, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sushameendra G Jamadagni, first prize in Flute, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sushameendra G Jamadagni, first prize in Flute, 13-19 years

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Arunvignesh’s film gets an international release

The man is thrilled with the international début of his film, Honeysuckle

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Abhay N Vatsa, first prize in Flute, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Abhay N Vatsa, first prize in Flute, 0-12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Madhu Ramakrishnan, first prize in Veena, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Madhu Ramakrishnan, first prize in Veena, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Madhu Ramakrishnan, first prize in Veena, 20 to 40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Madhu Ramakrishnan, first prize in Veena, 20 to 40 years

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S S Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ on October 13

The film starring NTR, Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt will release in multiple languages

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We need resilience and relevance

These are important for us to have a better future

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: A. Archana, third prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: A. Archana, third prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: B Sneha Gomathy, third prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: B Sneha Gomathy, third prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sangeetha Narayanan, second prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sangeetha Narayanan, second prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sriya Marellapudi, first prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sriya Marellapudi, first prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Lavanya Srikanth, first prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Lavanya Srikanth, first prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: S. Ramkumar, first prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: S. Ramkumar, first prize in Veena, 13 to 19 years

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On the surging market of at-home fitness equipments

With adjustable dumbbells, skipping ropes and yoga blocks flying off shelves, the market for at-home fitness equipment is going strong even in 2021

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‘Godzilla vs Kong’ trailer: The ultimate kaiju battle

The MonsterVerse from Legendary Pictures comes full circle finally, but could there be a surprise twist to the storyline?

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Telugu cinema vies for box office attention

From Nithiin’s ‘Check’ and ‘Rang De’ to Rana Daggubati’s ‘Aranya’, the next two months are likely to witness a flurry of theatrical releases from Telugu cinema

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Mahesh Babu’s ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ goes on floors

The Telugu film unit began its 30-day filming schedule in Dubai

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Asia Argento accuses ‘The Fast and the Furious’ director Rob Cohen of sexual assault

Italian actor-director Argento is one of the most outspoken voices against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and an early accuser of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein

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Sunday, January 24, 2021

Debutant director Kavya Prakash on helming the woman-centric Malayalam film ‘Vaanku’

‘Vaanku’, which releases on January 29, is based on a short story by Unni R

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IFFI 2021: Danish film ‘Into the Darkness’ wins Golden Peacock

The 51st International Film Festival of India was pared down considerably due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Kenneth Branagh to play UK PM Boris Johnson in new TV drama

Titled 'This Sceptred Isle', the Sky original series will chart the UK prime minister’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Janani Mahesh, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Janani Mahesh, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Moukthika Manikandan, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Moukthika Manikandan, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Harini Raguraman Iyer, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Harini Raguraman Iyer, third prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Padmini Harish, second prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Padmini Harish, second prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: S.Logashree, first prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: S.Logashree, first prize in Veena, 0 to 12 years

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Varun Dhawan marries Natasha Dalal

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan tied the knot with fashion designer Natasha Dalal on Sunday evening at Alibaug's luxurious resort The Mansion House in

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Saturday, January 23, 2021

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shreyas Raghavan, special prize in Mridangam, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shreyas Raghavan, special prize in Mridangam, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Akhilesh Chandrasekar, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Akhilesh Chandrasekar, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nandini Dhanya Muralidharan, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nandini Dhanya Muralidharan, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Kapil Ramanarayanan, second prize in Mridangam, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Kapil Ramanarayanan, second prize in Mridangam, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Samyuktha Sriram, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Samyuktha Sriram, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shanmugapriya Balasubramanian, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shanmugapriya Balasubramanian, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Vishal Anand, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Vishal Anand, special prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Vignesh Venkataraman, first prize in Mridangam, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Vignesh Venkataraman, first prize in Mridangam, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Manuhushri Balakrishnan, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Manuhushri Balakrishnan, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Mahatee Raghuram, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Mahatee Raghuram, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: V Ranjani Radha, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: V Ranjani Radha, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Ishani Mukherjee, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Ishani Mukherjee, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Abhiram Nitin, third prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Abhiram Nitin, third prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: G. Pranavi, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: G. Pranavi, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Saishree Anand, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Saishree Anand, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithi Hebbar, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithi Hebbar, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sreya Sundararaman, first prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sreya Sundararaman, first prize in Vocal Thukkada, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sai Keshav Sabesan, second prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sai Keshav Sabesan, second prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Raam Manikandan, second prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Raam Manikandan, second prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Skandan Subramanian, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Skandan Subramanian, third prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: A. Shreeya, second prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: A. Shreeya, second prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nagaraja M, first prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nagaraja M, first prize in Mridangam, 13-19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Chittoor V Bargavavignesh, first prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Chittoor V Bargavavignesh, first prize in Violin, 13 to 19 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithya Sathyanarayana, first prize in Violin, 20 to 40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithya Sathyanarayana, first prize in Violin, 20 to 40 years

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Untapped destinations in and around Visakhapatnam

From little known islands in Konaseema, reservoirs that offer picturesque views to natural hot water springs of Odisha, here are some little-known places in and around Visakhapatnam that are perfect for long-weekend getaways

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This witty Hinglish podcast follows an openly gay couple from India

Yogi and Kabeer chat about what makes their Spotify podcast Shuddh Desi Gay special and how they’re keen to reach certain parts of India through language

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‘Bangaru Bullodu’ movie review: Unappealing gold rush

A family/social drama premise gets squandered by cringe-inducing comedy

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Bigg Boss Tamil attracted most eyeballs on Disney+ Hotstar

Mahesh Babu’s films dubbed in Tamil are most watched on the OTT platform

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This witty Hinglish podcast follows an openly gay couple from India

Yogi and Kabeer chat about what makes their Spotify podcast Shuddh Desi Gay special and how they’re keen to reach certain parts of India through language

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Pashmina meets metallic polymers in a new Amit Aggarwal x Dusala collab

Shawls, stoles and saris showcase the designer’s signature use of metallic yarn and the skill of Kashmir's artisans

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Microsoft reverses Xbox Live Gold price hike after backlash from gamers

The software giant also said that gamers “no longer need” an Xbox Live Gold membership to play free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Halo on Xbox.

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Brie Larson to star in, executive produce Apple series ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

It is based on author, science editor, and copywriter Bonnie Garmus’ upcoming debut novel

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Spotify’s ‘Mission ISRO’ tells the story of India’s space programme with verve and accuracy

Narrated by Harsha Bhogle, the series strikes the right note between the technical and the social (and of course the political) to make for engaging storytelling

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‘A Quiet Place II’, ‘King’s Man’ and other films delayed

‘Uncharted’ and ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ are some of the other films to be postponed

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Sathish Ninasam: ‘Excited to work with a great director like Sasikumar’

Actor Sathish Ninasam on making his dĂ©but in Tamil cinema with the Sasikumar-starrer ‘Pagaivanukku Arulvai’

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Composer Bijibal and lyricist BK Harinarayanan sing for the farmers

They rap for the rights of peasants in the music video ‘Vithu’

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'Vellam' movie review: Jayasurya's performance keeps afloat this archetypal drunkard tale

The film, inspired from real-life incidents, portrays the sheer helplessness of an addict

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Helmets to predict Alzheimer’s, a stress-canceller, an app to track seizures : Health tech at CES 2021

Wellbeing was disrupted for the better at the virtual Consumer Electronics Show 2021, which ultimately saw a brave new world of health tech. Plus, a few wise words from expert speakers.

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Triple H: ‘Never say never about my in-ring return’

WWE executive Paul Levesque aka Triple H says the wrestling promotion plans to produce localised content for India whilst discussing the challenges for Indian athletes to make their mark in the main roster of performers

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Director Sharan Venugopal on his recent short film, ‘Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole’

The film was recently screened at the 51st International Film Festival of India, Goa and it explores the idea of personal space

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Akshara Balaji, third prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Akshara Balaji, third prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sumedha V, second prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sumedha V, second prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Mahashri Gopalakrishnan, first prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Mahashri Gopalakrishnan, first prize in Violin, 0 to 12 years

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Chennai’s quarantine quilt project

With a new section for child artists, a shopping hub and lectures, the digital avatar of India International Quilt Festival begins this weekend

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Vellam moview review : Acting keeps afloat this archetypal drunkard tale

Real-life inspired Vellam portrays the sheer helplessness of an addict

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Falguni and Shane Peacock collaborate with Cocoon Fine Rugs for their first venture into home decor

The Meraki collection transfers their edgy aesthetic on to seven limited-edition, hand-spun wool and silk carpets

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Four native martial arts are now part of Khelo India Youth Games

Four indigenous martial art forms walk a tightrope to maintain their core culture and the need to modernise, after their inclusion in 2021 into the Khelo India Youth Games

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iPads for infants and other post-pandemic early learning trends

Even as older students tackle the challenges of remote learning during the pandemic, edtech players are rolling out programmes for the pre-K years

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‘Super Over’ movie review: It happened one night

Late Praveen Varma’s 83-minute thriller shows glimpses of his potential

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New on Netflix this week: ‘Snowpiercer’ Season 2, ‘Penguin Bloom’ and more

A new season of the dystopian thriller, Naomi Watts in a family drama, and a sporting docu-series are the highlights on the platform

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‘Pulikkuthi Pandi’ movie review: A regular Muthaiah affair with an interesting surprise

A mishmash of scenes that keep coming and coming until Muthaiah tries, only tries, to redeem the film with a surprise ending

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A chandelier from the Mysore Palace: on AstaGuru’s upcoming auction

The year’s first auction from AstaGuru features furniture and dĂ©cor with unusual stories and fine craftsmanship

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘James May: Oh Cook’, ‘Al Mallu’ and more

A new cooking show, a comedy drama Malayalam film and a new season of a popular fantasy series are among the highlights of the week

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Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19

The comedian has cancelled his upcoming shows in Austin, Texas.

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‘The White Tiger’ movie review: A darkly satirical, thrilling ride

Based on Aravind Adiga’s 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning eponymous novel, this is a gripping, funny and heart-breaking film

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Ramin Bahrani: speaking for the underdog

Focussing yet again on minority struggles, the Iranian-American director talks to ‘The Hindu Weekend’ about filming a friend’s story and why ‘The White Tiger’ resonates today

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Pratik Gandhi teams up with Pen Studios for rom-com ‘Atithi Bhooto Bhava’

The film also features actors Sharmin Segal and Jackie Shroff.

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DĂ©cor trends to ditch in 2021

Owl motifs, floral cushions and Indian kitsch. Here’s what you need to bid goodbye to this year

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: B. Shwetha, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: B. Shwetha, third prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: K. Akshay, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: K. Akshay, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Janhavi Swaminathan, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Janhavi Swaminathan, second prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sahana Kaushik, first prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sahana Kaushik, first prize in Vocal Thukkada, 0 to 12 years

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Takeout in a sal leaf: restaurant packaging trends for 2021

Top restaurant packaging trends for 2021 include natural solutions from our past as well as new age materials like bioplastics

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iPads for infants and other post-pandemic early learning trends

Even as older students tackle the challenges of remote learning during the pandemic, edtech players are rolling out programmes for the pre-K years

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Crunch and munch: The new science of eating

Eating is as much about the grey cells as about the taste buds

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James Bond flick ‘No Time to Die’ pushed to October 2021

The film, which marks Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as the iconic British spy, was earlier scheduled to release on April 2

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Mythology with a dash of western adventure in ‘Fab Four The Legend of Garuda’

Finance professional-turned-writer Srinivasan Gopalan gives a global context to reach out to a wider audience in his latest work, Fab Four: The Legend of Garuda

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Meet the Chennai girl who owns 130 fossils

Chennai-based school student Aswatha Biju’s interest in palaeontology has taken her to several fossil sites in India, and led her to educate other students as well

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James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' delayed again amid pandemic

The movie’s new debut date is October 8, according to an announcement.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: K. Madhurkanth, first prize in Keyboard, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: K. Madhurkanth, first prize in Keyboard, 13-19 years

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Kalidasa’s Vikramorvaseeyam on Koodiyattam stage

G. Venu brought alive the nuances of Kalidasa’s Vikramorvaseeyam at the recent Koodiyattam mahotsavam

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Saptak festival: Where only music mattered

The Saptak festival stood out for its formidable line-up of artistes from across the globe

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Truckloads of flavours: Truckin Foodie

Truckin Foodie is Apoorva and Deeksha Marur’s tribute to their passionate food lover father Vijay Marur

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Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan: The eternal romantic

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan lent melody and soul not just to classical music but film songs too

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Prajesh Sen on how the Jayasurya-starrer ‘Vellam’ came to be

Director Prajesh Sen is as excited as he is nervous about Malayalam film Vellam: The Essential Drink, which releases today in theatres

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithya Srihari, third prize in Mridangam, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Adithya Srihari, third prize in Mridangam, 0-12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: K. Jishnu, second prize in Mridangam, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: K. Jishnu, second prize in Mridangam, 0-12 years

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Take a tour of Manish Malhotra's virtual store and feel like a Bollywood bride

Manish Malhotra launches his — and perhaps India’s — first virtual designer store

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Why Malayali households went back to ration shops during the pandemic

The pandemic is when many of Kerala’s urban millennials, Gen Z and even celebrities rediscovered the good old Public Distribution System, with its free, quality grocery kits

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Aayush Sriram Bharadwaj, first prize in Mridangam, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Aayush Sriram Bharadwaj, first prize in Mridangam, 0-12 years.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shamith S. Gowda, first prize in Ghatam, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shamith S. Gowda, first prize in Ghatam, 20-40 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: R. Naveen, first prize in Ghatam, 13-19 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: R. Naveen, first prize in Ghatam, 13-19 years.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shriman Raghu Krishna, first prize in Ghatam, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Shriman Raghu Krishna, first prize in Ghatam, 0-12 years.

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For the first time in its history, Joynagar moa being exported

The highly popular Bengali sweet, available only during winter months, is highly perishable

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: V. Murali, third prize in Kanjira

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: V. Murali, third prize in Kanjira.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: V.V. Sabareesh, second prize in Kanjira

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: V.V. Sabareesh, second prize in Kanjira.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Vishnu V Kammath, first prize in Kanjira

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Vishnu V Kammath, first prize in Kanjira.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Siri Chandrashekar, second prize in Konnakol, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Siri Chandrashekar, second prize in Konnakol, 20-40 years.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nachiketa Sharma Miganakallu, first prize in Konnakol, 20-40 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nachiketa Sharma Miganakallu, first prize in Konnakol, 20-40 years

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Writer, director, producer of Tandav get transit anticipatory bail

A criminal case has been registered against them in Uttar Pradesh

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Motifs inspired by Dravidian temple architecture feature in this series of artworks

Motifs of fauna inspired by temple architecture make an appearance in this series of pen sketches by architect and artist, Matthew Samuel

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This Madurai couple promotes the art of drawing kolams

A Madurai home features kolams on its walls, thanks to the handiwork of a local street artist

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Kanivamuthan, special prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Kanivamuthan, special prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Satvik Sharma, third prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Satvik Sharma, third prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

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Pune International Film Festival to be held from March 4 to 11

The rich bonanza from across the globe is dedicated to COVID-19 frontline warriors.

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sahana Karthik, second prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Sahana Karthik, second prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nitika Pande, first prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Nitika Pande, first prize in Keyboard, 0-12 years

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Kannada film director on a mission to sign SRK

Bengaluru-based director Jayanth Seege plans to camp outside the superstar’s house with a placard seeking the actor’s time to listen to his script

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Music stars slam U.K.'s 'shameful' failure on EU touring rules

New Brexit norms overlook artists and musicians’ free movement through EU countries.

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Tandav case probe | U.P. Police arrives in Mumbai

The four-member team is likely to record statements of the makers and cast and crew of the Amazon Prime Video's series.

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Girish Karnad’s play ‘Broken Images’ to be staged in Coimbatore

The play is directed by Jayashree Murthy, founder director of Sthaayi School Of Theatre Arts and performed by Minakshi Vyas

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Motifs inspired by Dravidian temple architecture feature in this series of artworks

Motifs of fauna inspired by temple architecture make an appearance in this series of pen sketches by architect and artist, Matthew Samuel

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Wearing a cactus

Leather pouches and wallets made from the spiny plants lend a luxurious feel and help cut plastic pollution

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Arnav Vikranth Thirkannad, third prize in Konnakkol, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Arnav Vikranth Thirkannad, third prize in Konnakkol, 0-12 years

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The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Aniruddha Pradyumna Kandadai, second prize in Konnakkol, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Aniruddha Pradyumna Kandadai, second prize in Konnakkol, 0-12 years

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Netflix surpasses 200 million subscribers for the first time

The streaming platform gained another 37 million subscribers last year, a 22% increase from 2019

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Cooking up a storm: on 'The Great Indian Kitchen'

A new film shows that it is individual insurrections that could prove critical in challenging hegemony

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Captain Ketch goes around the world

British adventurer James Ketchell flew into the Guinness World Records when he became the first to officially circumnavigate the globe in a gyrocopter in 2019. In 2023, he will sail the world with young ex-offenders in a bid to give them a second chance

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Divya Dutta comes aboard Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Dhaakad’

The movie, which is being headlined by Kangana Ranaut, will also feature actor Arjun Rampal

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Finale of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' 12 to honour Kargil War heroes, in the run-up to Republic Day

We speak to the gameshow’s ‘lifeline’ expert for the day, Colonel (retired) Vembu Shankar

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Netflix’s first Telugu film ‘Pitta Kathalu’ on February 19

The anthology film has stories of women, directed by Tharun Bhascker, B V Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy

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Finale of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' 12 to honour Kargil War heroes, in the run-up to Republic Day

We speak to the gameshow’s ‘lifeline’ expert for the day, Colonel (retired) Vembu Shankar

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Cruise, GM partner with Microsoft to ramp up self-driving vehicles

The new investment pushes Cruise to the forefront of companies developing self-driving vehicles and technology.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition: Skanda Manjunath, first prize in Konnakkol, 0-12 years

The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition : Skanda Manjunath, first prize in Konakkol, 0-12 years

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The Indian Stammering Association (TISA)’s self-help groups build community support system

The Indian Stammering Association’s (TISA) self-help groups empower individuals with tools and techniques to inform, motivate, and be comfortable with stammering

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One more FIR against Amazon Prime’s ‘Tandav’

Charges of disturbing communal peace raised against the cast and crew of the web series

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BBC’s Elizabeth White talks about Emmy Award-winning series Frozen Planet

The filmmaker talks about filming in frigid zones, climate change and more

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Watch out for these EVs set to grace Indian roads in 2021

These soon-to-arrive EVs are bound to be conversation starters for their looks as well as their performance

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Malayalam actor Jayasurya is all set for the theatre release of ‘Vellam: The Essential Drink’

Jayasurya talks about playing an alcoholic in his film Vellam, which hits theatres later this week

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‘Radhe’ will release in theatres on Eid 2021, says Salman Khan

Directed by Prabhudheva, the action drama was scheduled to hit screens during Eid last year, but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Chefs from Visakhapatnam talk about the year that went by and the lessons for 2021

From unavailability of ingredients during lockdown to the big debate around immunity boosters, it’s been a tumultuous year for the chefs. Three chefs from the coastal city reveal how Covid-19 has changed their lives

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Varun Tej in sports drama ‘Ghani’

Director Kiran Korrapati’s Telugu film stars Varun Tej as a boxer

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Rana Daggubati on a mission with the BSF

Actor Rana Daggubati details the simulated mission he was part of for the Discovery+ documentary ‘Mission Frontline’

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Lamborghini’s promotional campaign showcases a slice of Kerala and its culture

The campaign, ‘The Meeting Place’, is made by Vimal Chandran and Sharan Velayudhan for the Italian car major’s global photography and art project, ‘With Italy, For Italy’

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‘Walker’ review: A forgettable reboot which takes itself too seriously

The series is eerily reminiscent of a time in American television history when shows adhered to crude archetypes of one-dimensional storytelling

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FIR against web series Mirzapur for hurting religious, regional sentiments

Complainant says he wants name of Mirzapur to be removed from the series

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How to Squat?

The exercise targets the quadriceps, hamstrings and the glute muscles and helps to strengthen the lower body

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Matt Damon’s ‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ casting confirmed, actor reaches Australia for filming

The film also stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Christian Bale and Jaimie Alexander

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A brand that empowers women artisans in rural India

A clothing brand works with artisan clusters of women in rural India providing them with sustained employment

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Monday, January 18, 2021

Actor Kishore to play Veerappan for a web series

Actor Kishore discusses playing the deadly forest brigand for the second time, and his newest passion: farming

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An algorithm to fix legacy issue in a pandemic hit industry

To solve the booking issue, a team of researchers at the University of Trento, Italy, collaborated with an Italian start up to develop software inspired by the popular Tetris video game.

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Chennai birders go on a guided walk around Pallikaranai marshland

Birders young and old went on a guided walk around Pallikaranai marsh as part of Margazhi Bird Utsav 2021, documenting resident and migrant species

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Kamal Haasan’s surgery successful, say daughters

‘He is doing well and is in good spirits and working towards a speedy recovery,’ Shruthi and Akshara Haasan said in a statement.

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A musical tribute with Indian links at the Biden-Harris Inauguration

In the ensemble is the recently formed South Asian Symphony Orchestra, which was co-founded by former Foreign Secretary and Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Nirupama Rao.

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How podcasts are taking off in India big time

India has emerged as the third-largest podcast listening market in the world after China and the US

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Actor Kishore play Veerappan for a web series

Actor Kishore discusses playing the deadly forest brigand for the second time, and his newest passion: farming

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Vibrant shots

Photographer Santosh Kumar’s works capture the myriad moods of life

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The people behind the COVID 19 vaccine reaching you

From a ASHA worker to the keeper of the cold chain, here, the unseen people responsible for the COVID-19 vaccine reaching you

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‘Tandav’ web series controversy | FIR against director, Amazon India head of content

Amazon India head of content, 'Tandav' web series producer, director and writer have been charged with hurting religious sentiments of Hindus

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Loved Vijay’s ringtone in Master? Meet Bjorn Surrao, the Chennai musician behind it

The 28-year-old indie musician is finding himself in the limelight unexpectedly after the release of Tamil film Master starring Vijay, and which features his track ‘Master the Blaster’

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Cymmon’s Auctioneers enters digital auction space

Cymmon’s Auctioneers enters the digital auction space with a mix of rare artworks and jewellery for sale going under the hammer

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Sreenath Bhasi: I try to have fun with both music and movies

The Mollywood actor talks about polishing his musical skills during the lockdown and composing for ‘KozhiPunk’ with Sekhar Menon

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Bored of online classes? Study-with-me vlogs might be the answer

With unending online classes, study streaming channels and vloggers see an uptick among students desiring peer company

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Sunday, January 17, 2021

Our Midnight Song: Shruthi Veena Vishwanath’s series highlights women artistes

The singer and curator brings to the fore under represented women artistes from rural areas

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‘Outside The Wire’ review: This plotline needs a charge up

Anthony Mackie stars as a stoic cyborg soldier who leads a storyline that drones on before tiring itself out

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Vijay Deverakonda aims high with ‘Liger’

The film produced by Karan Johar and directed by Puri Jagannadh also stars Ananya Pandey and Ramya Krishna

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Amazon Prime Video to continue investing in local content

A new partnership with Airtel will allow prepaid users of the telecom major to avail the video streaming service as a standalone offering.

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Akshay Kumar donates for construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, asks fans to contribute

After announcing his film ‘Ram Setu’ on Diwali 2020, the actor met U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Mumbai in December.

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Tandav controversy | I&B Ministry seeks explanation from Amazon Prime Video

BJP MLAs write to Prakash Javadekar alleging the series shows Hindu dieties in poor light.

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Phil Spector, famed music producer and murder convict, dies at 81

California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.

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‘WandaVision’: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Kevin Feige on Marvel’s new series

The team of Marvel’s first superhero show talk about its sitcom-inspired narrative structure, and entering Phase Four of the MCU in some style

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Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan dies at 89

His family said the demise was unexpected as the Padma Bhushan awardee had been keeping well.

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Saturday, January 16, 2021

Maharashtra: Case against Mahesh Manjrekar for 'slapping' man

A man has filed a police complaint against filmmaker-actor Mahesh Manjrekar for allegedly slapping and abusing him after his car hit Manjrekar's veh

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The Hindu music contest results announced

The results of The Hindu Margazhi Classical Music Competition are finally out. The newspaper received around 800 entries from participants across the

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IFFI apologises after mixing up Satyajit Ray's ‘Sonar Kella’ plot with Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’

The 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Saturday apologised for an incorrect information on its website, where synopsis of superstar

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Actors mourn demise of ‘Bigg Boss’ talent manager Pista Dhakad

Several actors, including former Bigg Boss contestants took to social media to offer their condolences to the departed soul.

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Cops get time till Feb. 1 to report on Javed Akhtar’s defamation plaint against Kangana Ranaut

Akhtar had filed a criminal complaint against Ranaut for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews.

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The kitchen’s calling: Rahul Verma reviews ‘Desi Delicacies: Food Writing from Muslim South Asia’

A mouth-watering collection of stories and essays, each chapter ending with a recipe

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Coimbatore’s hydroponic farm delivers fresh greens within three hours of harvest

Sustainable farming and fresh, zero-carbon food are the philosophy behind the city’s first urban hydroponic farm, located inside an industrial building campus. To know more, MetroPlus makes a visit

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‘One Night in Miami’ movie review: Regina King makes a thrilling directorial debut

This fictional account of a meeting between four powerful Black icons in February 1964 makes for a poignant, thoughtful and fascinating watch

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Early lessons in waste management and sustainable living in Kerala schools

A programme that teaches waste management and sustainability in school devised by a Finland-based start-up

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From page to pan: Meenakshi Ammal’s cookbook ‘Samaithu Paar’ is an enduring classic

The grand old lady still provides fresh and indispensable cookery tips, generations later

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‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ movie review: Makes practitioners of patriarchy squirm in their seats

Actors Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu are excellent in this hard-hitting take on the sheer drudgery of everyday life, that many women go through

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Actor Rima Kallingal on making use of Vinu Daniel’s architectural space for an experimental dance video

The actor-dancer turned Pirouette House in Thiruvananthapuram into a performance space

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A musician’s journey from a Mumbai metal band to Hollywood

From brutal death metal to electronic and orchestral, there is no form of music that LA-based Prateek Rajagopal has not experimented with

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Harshith: Fahadh Faasil is my role model

Meet Harshith Malgireddy, a B.Tech final year student, who is the surprise package of the Telugu film ‘Mail’

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‘Tribhanga’ movie review: Of mothers, daughters and then some

Renuka Shahane’s family drama on Netflix has its intentions in the right place, but falls short of expectations

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‘Lupin’ review: Netflix heist series is all style, wit and warmth

A story about thrilling heists, fathers and sons, class and colonialization, the French series has left us gasping for more

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The burger with a good mouth and hand feel at AKU’S Delhi

In Delhi, AKU’S: The Brrgrr Co. delivers burgers that come together well at different levels: the softness of the patty, the umami of the cheese, the sweetness of brown onions, and the juicy patty

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Vijay Sethupathi apologises for using a sword to cut his birthday cake

The ‘Master’ star had celebrated his birthday on the sets of his upcoming film with director Ponram

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KIFF: ‘Bandar Band’ of Iran adjudged best film

The road movie follows the journey of three musicians across a flooded landscape to attend a music competition in Tehran

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Bong Joon-Ho to head Venice Film Festival’s jury

This is the first time in the festival’s history that a South Korean filmmaker will be heading the competition jury

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The 2021 skincare and beauty update

From Ayurvedic ingredients to bee venom, what’s new in the Indian skincare and beauty market this year

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How Jo Malone created over 40 fragrances in 2020

The London-based perfumer says her Zara collab and being homebound taught her to work harder, push herself

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘One Night in Miami’, ‘Tandav’ and more

Regina King’s directorial debut and Saif Ali Khan’s political thriller are among the highlights of the week

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New on Netflix this week: ‘The White Tiger’, ‘Spycraft’ and more

Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao and Priyanka Chopra Jonas star in the film adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s award-winning novel, that comes to the platform this week, along with other new releases

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Netflix sets premiere date for ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before 3’

Franchise stars Lana Condor and Noah Centineo will be back in ‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever, Lara Jean’

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Cardi B to make acting debut as lead with Paramount’s ‘Assisted Living’

The movie is based on an original spec script by ‘This Is Us’ scribe Kay Oyegun

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Chloe Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’ to simultaneously release in theatres and on Hulu

The movie will play at IMAX theatres on January 29, followed by simultaneous debut in select US theatres and on Hulu from February 19

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‘Tandav’ review: A lackadaisical attempt at portraying India’s diverse polity

This Saif Ali Khan drama series is riddled with cliched troupes and larger-than-life figures, that only provides a glimpse at the project’s lost potential

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Lady Gaga to sing national anthem at Biden’s inauguration

Jennifer Lopez will also give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when he is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday.

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Build it green with clay roof tiles

Architect Manoj Patel says they cut down heat ingress, and can be used as stylish facade for exteriors and interiors. By Nandhini Sundar

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Vijay’s ‘Master’ to next get a Hindi remake

Starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, the Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed film released on Thursday across the country

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Priyadarshi: ‘Mail’ was an ego-busting experience

Actor Priyadarshi Pulikonda on how he played the computer know-it-all Hybath in the new Telugu film

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A great duet recorded separately in nagaswaram and vocal

2021 marks birth centenary of Karukurichi P. Arunachalam

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In the #houseplantclub

Becoming ‘plant parents’, a millennial trend that’s been around for a few years, came to a head in 2020. Now, influencers, stylists, and master classes are helping keep the momentum

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

‘Tribhanga’: mother knows best?

Renuka Shahane’s upcoming Netflix flick starring Kajol, Tanvi Azmi and Mithila Palkar will have you re-examining your relationship with your mother

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‘Tribhanga’: mother knows best?

Renuka Shahane’s upcoming Netflix flick starring Kajol, Tanvi Azmi and Mithila Palkar will have you re-examining your relationship with your mother

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‘Alludu Adhurs’ review: Not quite ‘adhurs’

Director Santosh Srinivas’s romance drama invokes a sense of deja vu

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‘Red’ review: Far from an intriguing thriller

‘Red’ is long-drawn and tiresome, not the engrossing whodunnit it aims to be

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‘Bhoomi’ movie review: A poorly-conceived formula film

The Jayam Ravi-starrer belongs in the crowded list of incorrigible films that deflates you from the first minute

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‘Eeswaran’ movie review: A predictable rural subject that goes nowhere

The Simbu-starrer is yet another village-based tale that has more uncles and relatives than ideas

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Armie Hammer drops out of ‘Shotgun Wedding’ over social media controversy

Hammer found himself in a controversy on social media after the circulation of unverified disturbing text messages attributed to him.

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Prakash Sontakke, Karsh Kale and The NonViolinist Project: music livestreams to look forward to

Your weekly list of live gigs features experimental talent with a global connect, beginning with a Grammy awardee

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Chennai’s Indira Nagar MRTS sports a mural that raises awareness on HIV/AIDS

The main facade of Indira Nagar MRTS is now a canvas for a panoramic mural that raises awareness on the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS

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A kitchen experiment to find the best alternative to raw rice for sweet pongal

Is it ‘thinai’? Black rice? Perhaps ‘thooyamalli’, a heritage rice variety?

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In Chennai cafes, January opens with retro menus. And butter

After a harrowing year, in 2021, restaurant openings look forward with optimism, featuring menus that pay tribute to the past

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After ‘Paava Kadhaigal’ musician Sivatmikha dives into independent tracks

R Sivatmikha, whose latest work in Vetri Maaran’s short for Paava Kadhaigal has been well-received, is set to launch independent songs online

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Tarun Dhanrajgir’s ‘Bolo Hau’ set in the Old City of Hyderabad

Tarun Dhanrajgir’s ‘Bolo Hau’ set in the Old City of Hyderabad releases on January 15

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‘Mail’ movie review: A bittersweet tech story

Debut director Uday Gurrala’s film is a nostalgic trip to rural Telangana when the personal computer was a luxury

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‘Mail’ review: A bittersweet tech story

Debut director Uday Gurrala’s film is a nostalgic trip to rural Telangana when the personal computer was a luxury

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

‘Master’ movie review: Five takeaways from Vijay’s latest

A fantastic Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi try hard, but a so-so screenplay makes their job difficult...

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Watch | Lab-grown meat finally hits the menu in Singapore

A video on lab-grown chicken meat that recently made a historic debut at a restaurant in Singapore

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General Motors unveils Cadillac flying car and shuttle concepts at CES

The single-passenger Cadillac - technically, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone - will be able to travel from urban rooftop to urban rooftop at speeds up to 55 miles per hour.

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Jayam Ravi: ‘Star-driven culture not going away’

Why actor Jayam Ravi, whose ‘Bhoomi’ is ready for release, feels that the star value of an actor won’t change despite changing business dynamics

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Talking temple foods with Shoba Narayan and Rakesh Raghunathan

Shoba Narayan and Rakesh Raghunathan on the myriad ways in which temple foods are interlinked with life

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Finding faith in sacred meals

Shoba Narayan and Rakesh Raghunathan on the myriad ways in which temple foods are interlinked with life

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Objection to smoking visuals in K.G.F Chapter 2 teaser

They have sent letters to actor, producer, director, and KFCC

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Scaled-down revelries, but Vijay fans want to make it count in Kerala

Tamil superstar’s Master to hit cinemas across State with moderate fanfare

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BMW M5 Competition: A more serious, more demanding performance car

The upgardes include stiffer engine mounts, revised front suspension with greater negative wheel camber, sturdier anti-roll bars

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Moving on from the Innova CrystaRahul Vikas, Bengaluru: I am looking to upgrade from my 2017 Toyota Innova Crysta and have shortlisted the BMW X5 and

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2021: The motorbikes and scooters to go on sale this year

Here is a list of what motorists can look forward to in the next few months...

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When walls speak a thousand words at the Centre for Performing Arts in Varkala

The new Centre for Performing Arts at Varkala, Kerala, sports large murals depicting various performing arts specific to the State, done by muralist Suresh Muthukulam under the guidance of auteur Adoor Gopalakrishnan

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Wind sculptures spin with grace at Hyderabad’s Sanjeevaiah Park

Designed by experiential science centre DoScience, artistic wind sculptures at Hyderabad’s Sanjeevaiah Park showcase an engineering marvel

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Sonu Sood a “habitual offender” of illegal construction, Mumbai HC told

The BMC had alleged that Mr. Sood carried out structural changes in the six-storey residential building Shakti Sagar and was converting it into a commercial hotel.

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Netflix promises 'new movie every week' in 2021

The titles include action movie Red Notice, starring Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson; Zack Snyder’s zombie film Army of the Dead; and political satire Don't Look Up, featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio.

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When walls speak a thousand words at the Centre for Performing Arts in Varkala

The new Centre for Performing Arts at Varkala, Kerala, sports large murals depicting various performing arts specific to the State, done by muralist Suresh Muthukulam under the guidance of auteur Adoor Gopalakrishnan

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Malayalam gets a plethora of streaming platforms in OTT space

Original content such as feature films, web series, stand-up comedy and the like are on offer

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A slow fashion label celebrates the embroidery of the Toda tribe of The Nilgiris

Now Ethnic motifs and embroidery of the Toda tribe of The Nilgiris on a pret line

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These Indophiles like it quirky

Samyukta Nair and Param Sahib’s loungewear line, Hurrah Hindustan, has motifs inspired by Indian history

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Raw is the real deal when it comes to India’s honeys

Following the honey adulteration controversy, demand is high for exclusive, unpasteurised honey varieties sourced from forests across the country

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Malayalam gets a plethora of streaming platforms in OTT space

Original content such as feature films, web series, stand-up comedy and the like are on offer

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Nataraj to play a professor in ‘Padavi Poorva’

In a chance to return to his roots, the ‘Rama Rama Re’ plays a physics professor in his next film

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IFFI unveils line-up of 12 films for ‘Festival Kaleidoscope’ section

The festical was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now be held from January 16 to January 24

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‘Nomadland’ wins Best Film at Gotham Awards, kicks off award season

Nicole Behaire won best actress for ‘Miss Juneteenth’ and best actor went to Riz Ahmed for ‘Sound of Metal’

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Here’s the 411 of moving your business into the e-commerce space

Shop talk for 2021 is moving online. Himanshu Wardhan of Etsy shares what first-time business owners looking to pair up with an e-commerce platform need to know

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Raw is the real deal when it comes to India’s honeys

Following the honey adulteration controversy, demand is high for exclusive, unpasteurised honey varieties sourced from forests across the country

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‘Master’ and me: Meet the key players of the Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi-starrer

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan, and actors Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Arjun Das share their experience being a part of the big Pongal release, ‘Master’, starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi

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Get inspired by the people who are ‘going offline’ after a wholly virtual 2020

Feeling screen fatigue? You are not alone. After close to a year of doing everything virtually, many are taking any chance they get to reclaim an offline connection

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‘The Whale’: Brendan Fraser to star in Darren Aronofsky’s next

The big screen adaptation of writer Samuel D Hunter’s play is about a morbidly obese recluse

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Are 2021’s New Year gym memberships going online?

To some extent, say experts in the tech-led fitness and diet space, as they talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown gave digital products a boost that’s likely to stay

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Monday, January 11, 2021

Meet these over-50 Indian influencers who are redefining what ‘old’ means

Defying the notion that blogging is for young blood, the newer voices among social media influencers are above 50

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Yesudas gets a birthday melody from fellow singers

28 singers feature in a song composed by Shwetha Mohan

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Tamil anthology 'Navarasa' to help Tamil film industry members

The short-film anthology for Netflix is being made pro-bono

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This collective gives artistes a chance to shine in the spotlight

Bengaluru-based artists’ collective The Urban Weaver gives budding performers an opportunity to showcase their talents

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Delving into the world of autism

Documentary highlights autism spectrum disorder through the lives of three children

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Cold weather food, delivered at home in Delhi

Singla Sweets and Baa Bistro in Delhi, home deliver sarson ka saag and makkey ki roti

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Krish Ashok’s non-cookbook for kitchen nerds looks at the Science behind cooking

Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking delves into the physics, chemistry and cultural context you need to know, if you would rather not take recipes literally

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Words of wisdom

Books that inspire and give hope

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Meet Midhun RR who creates portraits out of human hair

The artist has been creating art out of human hair for the past four years

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The ‘friluftsliv’ way of embracing the outdoors like the Norwegians

After a year of being indoors, it is perhaps time to understand this Nordic concept of spending time in Nature, immaterial of the weather

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‘Tribhanga’: exploring the mother-daughter dynamic

Renuka Shahane’s upcoming Netflix flick starring Kajol, Tanvi Azmi and Mithila Palkar will have you re-examining your relationship with your mother

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When I think of Vijay sir, the word ‘dhairyam’ comes to mind: Malavika Mohanan on ‘Master’

The actor talks about being part of the big-budget action-thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, that is expected to revive theatres in 2021

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Mollywood actor Archana Kavi turns director with a web series

The comedy series ‘Pandaraparambil House at 801’ zooms in on a friendly neighbourhood Malayali family in a cosmopolitan city

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma announce birth of baby girl

Kohli took to Twitter to make the announcement, both in English and Hindi

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Baba Sehgal: ‘There’s light at the end of the tunnel’

Singer-composer-lyricist Baba Sehgal discusses his lockdown releases and determination to stay afloat during life’s lowest phases

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Sai Pallavi, Naga Chaitanya impress in Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Love Story’ teaser

Romance, dreams and aspirations take centre stage in this Telugu romance drama

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My decision final: Rajinikanth

“Please don’t hurt me by holding protest events with the intention of persuading me to change my mind.”

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The art of silence

Writing about Tarkovsky, Kurosawa commented that those who explain everything about their films can’t have a bright future

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Janhvi Kapoor to feature in Aanand L Rai’s ‘Good Luck Jerry’

The movie, backed by Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions, is directed by Sidharth Sengupta and written by Pankaj Matta

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First look of Vicky Kaushal’s sci-fi feature ‘Ashwatthama’ out

The film will see Kaushal playing the titular mythological character who was given the boon of immortality

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‘Fighter’: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone team up for Siddharth Anand film

The film is set to be released on September 30, 2022 and would mark third collaboration between Roshan and Anand

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HBO Max orders ‘Sex and the City’ revival titled ‘And Just Like That..’

The series will feature original stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kirstin Davis

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Saturday, January 9, 2021

The man behind some of Malayalam and Tamil cinema’s armoured tanks, amphibious vehicles and aircraft

From 2.0’s armoured tank to an amphibious vehicle for Malik, Kochi-based Rajesh Thaithara fabricates vehicles for film shoots

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How frozen ripe jackfruit is slowly making its way into the market

Efforts are being made by growers to sell it locally or supply it to big companies

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Shiva Nirvana, Nani’s ‘Tuck Jagadish’ on April 16

Director Shiva Nirvana and actor Nani’s second Telugu film is scheduled to release in theatres this summer

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Sundeep Kishan shows off his toned physique in ‘A1 Express’

The Telugu film with a story about hockey players stars Sundeep Kishan and Lavanya Tripathi in lead roles

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The Capitol effect: ‘America Endgame II’ sees Trump’s Twitter vanishing, COVID-19 vaccine to the rescue

John Handem Piette’s sequel to the viral parody ‘America Endgame II: Soul of the Nation’ is out and shows US President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden battle it out for control of the Senate

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‘Cobra’ teaser: Vikram embraces his multiple avatars in style

The Tamil film, directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu, also marks the debut of former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan

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‘History of Swear Words’ review: A charming Nicolas Cage, but not much else

This romp through the history of swearing is mainly limited to the United States and could have done with a bit more bite and depth

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‘Krack’ release faces glitches

Financial tussles led to cancellation of morning shows of the Ravi Teja-Shruti Haasan starrer on Saturday

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Mamata inaugurates 26th KIFF, allows full occupancy of Bengal theatres

The inaugural ceremony was also virtually attended by Bollywood superstar and West Bengal’s brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan from Mumbai

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‘Mail’ is director Uday Gurrala’s ode to Telangana’s Kambalapally of the mid-2000s

The Telugu film ‘Mail’ harks back to the time when the personal computer was new and revered

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Microsoft’s new enhancements to Teams meetings

Using the ‘virtual breakout rooms’ feature, meeting organisers will be able to split meeting participants into sub-groups to enable discussions.

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Hyundai recalls 471K more SUVs, tells owners to park outside

Tucsons equipped with Hyundai's Smart Cruise Control feature are not being recalled.

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Bengaluru continues to be one of the leading drivers of office space leasing in India

FDI influxAmidst the current unprecedented economic situation, Bengaluru continues to be one of the leading drivers of leasing in India, according to

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Bengaluru retains resilience

The city recorded 34% of overall volume of office space leased out in second half of 2020 across the eight major markets. By M.A. Siraj

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How to build a fence of financial security

If you have taken a huge home loan, here are some lessons from the year gone by. By Balaji Rao

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‘Pieces Of A Woman’ movie review: In pursuit of closure

Vanessa Kirby gives a devastating performance as a woman whose life and marriage is in turmoil, while coping with an unexpected loss

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High fashion comes home

As more designers turn their focus to interiors, offering everything from prototype houses to sumptuous décor, here are some names to track

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Veteran comedian Senthil in a new avatar

The film is a social satire to be shot in a remote village near Tuticorin

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‘Bridgerton’ review: A sexy, frothy escapist romance from Netflix

Despite a riotous pile-up of clichés and laughable chemistry between the leads, the period drama makes for addictive viewing

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Catch Aadyam’s comic revival of ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ on January 9, 16, 17

The pre-recorded production, directed by film and theatre veteran Akash Khurana, will be streamed online

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New on Netflix this week: ‘Tribhanga’, ‘Lupin’, ‘Outside the Wire’ and more

Kajol’s digital debut, a French fantasy adventure comedy and Anthony Mackie’s futuristic action-thriller are among the highlights on the platform this week

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Diana Kellogg and ovals in the sand

How a girls’ school in Jaisalmer has brought together an architect from New York, local stoneworkers, and the opportunity for a new economic avenue

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Satya Paul: The sari shaper

Be it with the contemporary drape or neckties, this legendary designer created a brand that wasn’t afraid to experiment

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Bryan Cranston makes a case: the actor on his latest series, Your Honor

The Golden Globe winner on Your Honor, drawing parallels with Breaking Bad and crafting characters contrary to mafia stereotypes

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‘Maara’ movie review: A little too long, but a better adaptation of ‘Charlie’

From an aesthetic point of view, ‘Maara’ directed by Dhilip Kumar is beautifully-shot and works somewhat better than the Malayalam film ‘Charlie’, although its rigidity comes close to spoiling the otherwise pleasant and charming film

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The missing Margazhi moments

What a disappointment to have the live experience snatched out of my eager ken

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

‘KGF: Chapter 2’ teaser: Rocky vs Adheera in a battle for the ages

The Prashanth Neel directorial stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon among others

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Sacha Baron Cohen says he won’t return as Borat in future movies

Cohen said he made ‘Borat 2’ because he “felt democracy was in peril” due to Donald Trump’s presidency

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The Sankranti rush

The 50% occupancy restriction notwithstanding, a bunch of Telugu films are scheduled to release in theatres for Sankranti

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Mercedes supersized display aims to outdo Tesla's hallmark touchscreen

Tesla has dominated global electric vehicle sales and traditional carmakers like Daimler have been pushing to develop vehicles to compete for market share.

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How 2021 has brought the focus back on heritage conservation

Here’s an overview of some significant developments in the heritage sector across different regions in India

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Swatantra Theatre’s ongoing four-day online live children’s theatre festival till January 10

Swatantra Theatre’s ongoing four-day online live children’s theatre festival tells stories of the famous funnyman in Urdu literature

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India’s unstoppable hallyu: Why K-dramas matter

As the Korean culture wave gathers steam across India well into 2021, fans of K-dramas are riding the tide like never before

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India’s unstoppable hallyu: Why K-dramas matter

As the Korean culture wave gathers steam across India well into 2021, fans of K-dramas are riding the tide like never before

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Nisha Rajagopalan’s unhurried and clear rendition

The proper selection of songs and ragas go a long way in the success of a concert. And Nisha Rajagopalan proved to be adept at it. With remarkable s

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Not many takeaways from Abhishek Raghuram’s concert

Certain aspects of Abhishek Raghuram’s concert marred the smooth flow of music

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India’s unstoppable hallyu

As the Korean culture wave gathers steam across India well into 2021, fans of K-dramas are riding the tide like never before

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What makes Kunnakkudi Balamurali Krishna an exciting young vocalist

Kunnakkudi Balamurali Krishna’s virtual concert had the fullness of a regular performance

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Kochi Music Foundation organises ‘Para’, a digital hip-hop festival

Leading rap artistes from Kerala are featured at the fete streamed on the Foundation’s YouTube channel

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Bringing out the veena’s melody

Too little time and yet an amply satisfying veena concert by N. Ananthanarayanan

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Sriranjani Santhanagopalan’s brilliant Bilahari

Sriranjani Santhanagopalan sang the soothing raga with majesty and detail

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Winter curries from across India: Foods that help fight cold weather

Come winter and every part of the country whips up warming seasonal brews. The common ingredient in all of them? Pepper

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Swatantra Theatre’s ongoing four-day online live children’s theatre festival till January 10

Swatantra Theatre’s ongoing four-day online live children’s theatre festival tells stories of the famous funnyman in Urdu literature

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Sudha Ragunathan’s flawless presentation style

Sudha Ragunathan showed why she continues to reign high in the popularity charts

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Fashion designer Satya Paul dead

Ace fashion designer Satya Paul, known for giving the Indian saree a contemporary touch, has passed away at the age of 79, his son Puneet Nanda said

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Tillotama Shome’s ‘Sir’ to release January 9 on Netflix

The Mumbai-set film is a tender romance between a widowed domestic help and her employer, who returns to India from the US after breaking off his engagement

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New ‘Master’ stills: Vijay, Malavika Mohanan star in college action-thriller

The film is all set to hit theatres globally on January 13

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When art comes to the audience

Holding the International Film Festival of Kerala in four cities will help reach a wider demography

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Ajay Devgn, Sidharth Malhotra and Rakul Preet Singh to star in ‘Thank God’

The slice-of-life comedy will be directed by Indra Kumar

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A matter of crime

Malayalam film 'Choran', directed by Santo Anthikad, was shot entirely at nights

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How vocalist Saketharaman is helping listeners cross over to Carnatic music

Saketharaman’s recent initiatives have a common objective: making classical music accessible to all

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Here’s how national parks are doing after the pandemic-induced hiatus

With sanitised safari jeeps, smaller tour batches and a will to bring wildlife tourism back on track, national parks and sanctuaries across the country are getting back on track as they open the gates to local tourists

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Stay clean, stay healthy: MicroGo bats for hygiene

Here’s how Chennai-based biotech start-up MicroGo has been focussing on making hygiene mandatory in everyday life

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A map of life lessons from across 195 countries

World Wisdom Map is a global project that shares wisdom from people in 195 countries, as we start another year. You can contribute, too

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How this yoga artist’s love for ‘kolam’ is gaining momentum in Japan

Nao Yamashita has been organising workshops for ‘kolam’ enthusiasts in Japan since 2018

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Maara’, ‘American Gods’ Season 3

A romantic drama starring Madhavan and Shraddha Srinath, a new season of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy epic, and a horror flick are the highlights of the week

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Shah Rukh Khan to be part of 26th Kolkata film festival inauguration

The seven-day festival will commence by paying tribute to two greats: auteur Satyajit Ray and iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee

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One with the soil

The latest edition of Sahodaran’s annual calendar is devoid of glamorous sets and costumes, focussing instead on the rawness of the Earth

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Need help translating songs in regional languages? Ask Lyrically Obscure

Wonder what the Malayalam portion in ‘Jiya Jale’ means? Lyrically Obscure on Instagram provides English translations of everything from film songs to garbas and aartis

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A map of life lessons from across 195 countries

World Wisdom Map is a global project that shares wisdom from people in 195 countries, as we start another year. You can contribute, too

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Planning that much-needed holiday? Here are the top travel predictions for 2021

Are these experiences on your bucket list?

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‘The Minimalists: Less Is Now’ review: Inspiring Netflix doc with a great deal of relatability

In less than an hour, the film tackles issues with consumer choices, hoarding, the effect of capitalism, and more

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Short film ‘Adivaanam’ captures the aloneness of the pandemic

Director Sharada Ramanathan on capturing the crippling sense of loneliness in light of a raging pandemic, in her short film Adivaanam

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Alexander Babu: ‘Cinema is a magical experience’

What the popular stand-up comedian learnt by making his Kollywood debut with Madhavan’s ‘Maara’, releasing this week

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‘A View to a Kill’, ‘That ‘70s Show’ star Tanya Roberts dies at 65

The former Bond girl has died, several hours after she was mistakenly declared dead by her publicist and her partner

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‘His Dark Materials’ Season 2 review: More high concept and heartbreak

Based on Philip Pullman’s trilogy, the sophomore season of the eponymous show is packed with creative world-building and breathtaking action, aided by a brilliant cast

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Explosive Jamal Khashoggi documentary ‘The Dissident’ debuts on demand

The cool reception from larger media companies raises questions about the future of political films on ever-larger and potentially increasingly risk-averse streaming services

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Sheethal Shetty takes on the mantle of direction with ‘Window Seat’

The Kannada journalist is becoming an actor as well as a filmmaker

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Luxury brands or Skoda Superb?Dharani Dharan, Tirupur: Is there a big difference between the Skoda Superb, Mercedes-Benz C-class, BMW 3 Series and Au

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BMW G 310 R: Minor makeover, massive price cut

The bike only really wakes up when you cross 5,000rpm, but after that it has got juice all the way up to 10,000rpm

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

‘Normal People’ comes to India on Lionsgate Play

The acclaimed television show starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal will be available on the platform on January 8

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Meet EDM-pop duo HelloDuck

The Kolkata-based band’s first track, ‘Jeene De’ off their debut EP, Yaadein, is out

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2021: New cars and SUVs to look forward to in January

After a challenging 2020, many carmakers are set to hit the ground running

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Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions

Comedian Trevor Noah is set to host the 2021 Grammys, where Beyonce is leading contender with nine nominations.

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Journalist turns director

After anchoring news Sheethal Shetty takes on the mantle of direction with ‘Window Seat’

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In Visakhapatnam’s Lambasingi village, strawberry picking emerges as a crowd-pulling winter attraction

Even as the pandemic and heavy rains delayed the sowing season, a record tourist inflow to the region has made the strawberry farmers happy

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Will 2021 be the year we eat out again?

After a year of home deliveries, diners have finally begun heading out. What do they have in store?

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Mahesh Narayanan: Those with content library will conquer the film industry

Award-winning editor and director of films such as 'Take Off', 'C U Soon' and 'Malik' tries to predict how filmmaking and watching films are likely to change on account of the pandemic

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Amber Heard: ‘I’m good at getting people to believe in the villainous woman character’

The ‘Aquaman’ star talks about starring in the mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s 1978 pandemic thriller ‘The Stand’, being a fan of co-star Alexander SkarsgĂĄrd, and how she inhabits her characters

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‘Tandav’ trailer: Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia in political thriller

Saif Ali Khan said that the Amazon Prime series delves into the psyche of people caught in the greed for power

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Actor Banita Sandhu tests COVID positive while shooting in Kolkata

The ‘Adithya Varma’ and ‘October’ star was admitted to a private hospital after she refused to be treated in a government facility

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Kapil Sharma to make Netflix debut

The comedian took to social media to share the big news and followed it with a video announcement

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Fresh air and the forest experience in Thodupuzha

Jaison Joseph Elayidom, a design consultant, has developed his half-acre property in Kerala to let guests trek, eat local cuisine and get plenty of fresh air

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A Malayalam short film that pans in on an aspect of cyberbullying

Luca co-writer Mridul George’s short film shines a light on why online abuse should not be tolerated

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Yakshagana artiste dies while performing on stage

The 58-year-old veteran Yakshagana artiste, Sadhu Kothari, died following heart attack while on stage in Shiriyara village near Kota of Udupi district

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The Bullet Journal method to stay organised through disruption

As we begin a new year, a look at why bullet journalling has gained interest among India’s students looking to stay organised through the disruption of the pandemic

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The Bullet Journal method to stay organised through disruption

As we begin a new year, a look at why bullet journalling has gained interest among India’s students looking to stay organised through the disruption of the pandemic

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Hyderabad’s government school teachers keep up with the times

From learning video editing to creating slide shows and presentations, Government school teachers from Hyderabad have got a taste of their own medicine

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Tanya Roberts still alive, representative now says, after claiming she had died

“... the hospital did call to say that she was still alive but it’s not looking good. We will hopefully have information (soon). It’s upsetting,” the representative said.

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Silambarasan: ‘I hope ‘Eeswaran’ and ‘Master’ helps revive Tamil cinema’s fortunes’

The actor whose 46th film ‘Eeswaran’ is scheduled for a Pongal release urges his fans to watch Vijay’s ‘Master’

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As 2021 kicks off, the gaming intensifes...

This new decade, we observe supply chains getting back on track; so, we look forward to the new year with fantastic games on the horizon, igniting fresh hope for gamers

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Before the ‘Great Before’: a chat with the story artists of Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’

As one of the conceptualisation teams of Disney Pixar’s latest heartwarmer ‘Soul’, story supervisor Kristen Lester and story artists Michael Yates and Aphton Corbin chat about the evolving narratives for animated films

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‘One Under the Sun’, featuring James Thakara and Vedan, calls for equality

The single, which blends melody and rap, is written and composed by Akhil Ramachandran

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The Bullet Journal method to stay organised through disruption

As we begin a new year, a look at why bullet journalling has gained interest among India’s students looking to stay organised through the disruption of the pandemic

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‘Modi Ganesha’, made of shellac, rescues dying art form in Bengal

After PM Modi’s response on being gifted a Ganesha made by Brindaban Chanda, the revival began of an art form that was nearly dead due to the lack of artists and patronage.

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A pret line that includes all

Two trans persons design and custom make clothes to suit to different identities

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On a fantasy high

Yashmi Gowda talks about her role in the VFX-driven television serial, Naga Bhairavi

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TN permits theatres to screen movies with full seating capacity

With the number of COVID-19 cases steadily falling in the State, the government has said theatres can screen movies with full houses, up from the earlier 50% seating capacity, while following the SOP

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Sunday, January 3, 2021

Satyadev in the Telugu film ‘Godse’

The actor is joining hands again with ‘Bluff Master’ director Gopi Ganesh Pattabhi

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First glimpse of Yeleti and Nithiin’s ‘Check’

The Telugu film directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti stars Nithiin as a convict who’s adept in chess

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A new year in verse

Brought out by a group of haiku poets, this haikai calendar celebrates the beauty of Indian seasons

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The three technologies helping us train for 2021

As break into a new decade, we look at the AI-driven technologies that will forge new paths from our pandemic fitness routines

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Veteran U.S. broadcaster Larry King in hospital with COVID

King, who has Type 2 diabetes, has confronted a series of medical issues over the years, including several heart attacks and quintuple bypass surgery in 1987.

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Saturday, January 2, 2021

131 films to be screened at 26th Kolkata film festival

Minister of State for Cultural Affairs Indranil Sen said the organising committee received 1,170 entries from 45 countries

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The women behind the Chhau mask

Chhau dance, with its martial origin and strenuous body movements, was once a strictly-guarded male domain. Now several all-women troupes are all the rage

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Pierre Cardin and an Indian prĂŞt story

The Italian-born Frenchman was the first international designer to hold a fashion show in India. He showed us prĂŞt, but are we taking it forward the way we should be?

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Artist George Fernandez opens gallery at his institute in Thiruvananthapuram

Flora Art Gallery in Kerala capital is exhibiting works by artists George and Krishna Kumar

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Artist George Fernandez opens gallery at his institute in Thiruvananthapuram

Flora Art Gallery in Kerala capital is exhibiting works by artists George and Krishna Kumar

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Decision to host IFFK across four cities sparks controversy

Many, including MP Shashi Tharoor, have alleged that this is part of an attempt to eventually move the festival out of Thiruvananthapuram

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Paul Donald Wight on being the Big Show ahead of ‘Legends Night’

In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Paul Donald Wight, known by his ring name Big Show, looks back at the highs and lows of his career, ahead of his appearance in WWE RAW’s ‘Legends Night’

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Suhas as ‘Writer Padmabhushan’

The ‘Colour Photo’ actor plays a budding writer in his next Telugu film

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Samantha to headline Gunasekhar’s ‘Shakuntalam’

The actor will also make her web series debut in the second season of ‘The Family Man’

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Nithiin, Keerthy Suresh’s ‘Rang De’ in March

Directed by Venky Atluri, the romance drama has cinematographer P C Sreeram on board

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‘Drishyam 2’ to be released on Amazon Prime

The film is the sequel of the hit crime thriller “Drishyam” starring Mohanlal, which released in 2013

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Friday, January 1, 2021

The virtual fitness pass

Online tools and apps for workout routines and winding down

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Yang & Yum gives Delhi cold weather comfort with pho, khao suey, and steaming dumplings

Yang & Yum home delivers Japanese, Chinese, Burmese and Thai dishes that warm the heart

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Check in to the future

Resorts and hotels that will open doors in 2021

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When there was glut in the market...

Real estate was among the worst performing sectors of 2020, with even the steep drop in lending rates offering little comfort. By Balaji Rao

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IFFK to be held in four phases, four venues

200 persons to be allowed for each show

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2021 - year of reckoning for real estate

After the devastation of the year just gone by, infra projects expected to propel housing and commercial office space market. A look by Shishir Baijal

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Biker groups plan to head out in 2021

A trip on the Silk Route, to Kerala, and through Sri Lanka. Biker groups are planning to head out in a hopefully calmer 2021

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Aranmula mirrors are getting a makeover, courtesy of a leading designer

The project with designer Ayush Kasliwal was organised by the Crafts Council of India to help revive business and support the artisan community following the 2018 Kerala floods, but some artisans aren’t happy about it

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