Sunday, February 28, 2021

Heard of heutagogy education? Chennai-based Beyond8, an alternative to school, tells you what it is

It includes a dream mapping programme, studying outdoors and learning subjects that the student is interested in

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Siddu Poornachandra’s film makes its way to the Rajasthan International Film Festival

The film, titled ‘Daari Yavudayya Vaikuntake’, is more than just graveyard diaries, says the director

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Key winners at the 2021 Golden Globes

The Golden Globes for film and television, organised by the Hollywood Foreign PressAssociation, were handed out at a virtual ceremony on Sunday hosted

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Golden Globes 2021 live updates | Tina Fey, Amy Poehler return as hosts

Hollywood's brightest stars sparkle on the red carpet at the virtual 78th annual Golden Globes awards.

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Saturday, February 27, 2021

‘The Girl on the Train’ movie review: A supposed suspense-thriller with a lacklustre attitude

Filmmaker Ribhu Dasgupta’s adaptation of ‘The Girl on the Train’ loses the essence of the novel halfway through, and tries to cover up the narrative gaps instead

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Golden Globes to launch pandemic-era Hollywood awards season

This pandemic edition will be broadcast from two scaled-down venues, with frontline and essential workers among the few in attendance

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‘Sangathalaivan’ movie review: This idealistic take on an ideology lacks verve

The Samuthirakani-starrer wears its Communist shirt proudly but fails to sell its politics convincingly

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Nidhi Sunil: outspoken, driven, and L’Oréal Paris’ new global ambassador

The New York-based Malayali model is a vocal opponent of colourism and gendercide. And now she has a larger platform to speak from

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Notes from a kallbad, or ice bath, in Sweden

Skinny dipping in their icy waters is a national obsession for Swedes

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Fishing vlogger Sebin Cyriac on shooting Rahul Gandhi’s day out at sea in Kerala

The Congress leader’s adventures were shot for his channel, Fishing Freaks

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Avarekai anecdotes

Every winter, the women of my family would huddle together shelling hyacinth beans, singing songs and sharing stories

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The second edition of Birds of Coimbatore is a handy guide for seasoned bird watchers of Tamil Nadu

The book covers over 400 species of birds that can be seen across various districts of Tamil Nadu

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Coimbatore-based filmmaker Amudhavanan’s Quota wins awards at the festival circuit

Quota is in spotlight at Indian and international film festivals

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Coimbatore-based filmmaker Amudhavanan’s Quota wins awards at the festival circuit

Quota is in spotlight at Indian and international film festivals

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Living in the moment

Woman to knowNidhi Sunil made headlines earlier this week as the newest global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris. This lawyer-turned-model in her 30s from

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This artist re-imagines characters from the iconic Malayalam comics Mayavi with a Mollywood touch

Kottayam native Anoop Velayaudhan's digital artworks blending Mayavi comics and Mollywood stars tickle ribs

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‘Ninnila Ninnila’ review: For the love of food

A romance drama where love, loss, longing and healing are forged through food

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This artist re-imagines characters from the iconic Malayalam comics Mayavi with a Mollywood touch

Kottayam native Anoop Velayaudhan's digital artworks blending Mayavi comics and Mollywood stars tickle ribs

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‘Aelay’ film review: A well-crafted rural film on a problematic father son relationship

Director Halitha Shameem’s latest offering lacks pace but the performances and characterisation make up for it

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Protecting the city

A campaign by awakened citizens has halted the work on turning Turahalli forest into a tree park, but the threat still persists. By M.A. Siraj

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What’s in your walls: plastic, paper, carbon?

Meet the people who are going back to the basics of construction, but with a sustainable twist. Plus, post-pandemic home trends

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‘Akshara’ review: Preachy and lacklustre

A fictional story woven around the rot in the education system

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‘Check’ review: The moves aren’t smart enough

Chandra Sekhar Yeleti’s story of a prisoner who turns out to be a chess champion doesn’t live up to its potential

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‘I Care a Lot.’ movie review: Pike and Dinklage are well-matched adversaries

The savage, dark thriller tears along at breakneck speed with double and triple crosses galore.

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Watch | Inside Vietnam's flower village

A video on the largest flower village in the Mekong Delta region in Vietnam

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Your ultimate Gulmarg ski guide

What to do (and avoid) on the slopes before the season comes to a close

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Enjoy paintings, meet artists online

‘Art Grooves’, initiated by Mumbai artist Poornima Dayal, gives an interactive platform for artists to showcase their works online

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Tempeh for mixed company: how plant-based proteins are encouraging chefs in India to experiment

A popular choice when you have both vegetarians and meat eaters at the table, plant-based proteins are encouraging chefs in India to experiment

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Why sherbet-maker Ondippili is a 115-year-old success story

We go behind the scenes with the famous Tamil Nadu sherbet named after a family deity which means ‘lone tiger’

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

‘I don’t belong anywhere’: actor Manoj Bajpayee on thinking like a migrant and his new film, Silence Can You Hear It

Actor Manoj Bajpayee explains why he thinks like a migrant and talks about tackling a different genre in his upcoming film, Silence Can You Hear It

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High on fruit

COVID-19 lockdowns made India’s locally sourced and produced fruit wines a popular option, with many wineries doubling their sales in 2020

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Hi-tech farming takes root in Kerala

Modern agricultural practices are finding favour among farmers

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Indian Twitter targets the wrong Tom Holland, trends #BoycottSpiderman

“I’m a huge admirer of the modesty Modi showed in naming the world’s largest cricket stadium after himself.” Tom Holland tweeted on February 24 after

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Barry Jenkins’ ‘The Underground Railroad’ to be out in May

Filmmaker Barry Jenkins’ much-anticipated limited series The Underground Railroad will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 14.Jenkins, best known f

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Leela Samson on Rukmini Devi

Aalaap, on behalf of senior Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Leela Samson and the Spanda Dance Company, will host a special panel discussion tit

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Meet Chennai’s teenage horse-riding champion

Samartha Satyajit has been on horseback since the age of four, and his eyes set on the Olympics

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Music video ‘Heart Awakes’ creates empathy and acceptance in times of COVID-19

‘Heart Awakes’ by band That Room In The Corner attempts to educate people on the mental health condition of depersonalisation and derealisation

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The Man Who Sold His Skin steals show

24 films screened on third day at IFFK

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The still small voice of minority

Janashatru, a recent theatre production based on Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, was boldly creative

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Earthy thoughts

Ricky Kej’s new song is about the misuse of earth’s resources

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Kathakali plays with a new-age sensibility

Sadanam K. Harikumar’s experimental works are known to explore the pysche of women and transgenders. The latest is Shikhandi

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Becoming the voice of a dancer

S. Rajeswari, recipient of the M.S. Subbulakshmi award, on how she chose to sing for dancer Kumari Kamala

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Understanding Rukmini Devi

On her birth anniversary, a relook at the dancer-choreographer’s monumental vision for dance

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The first film on Tyagaraja

Made in Bombay in 1937 by director Virendra Desai, the film had 32 songs

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The 31st Pt. Durgalal festival was all about dance

The Pt. Durgalal Festival was a fine tribute to the Jaipur gharana maestro

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Tribute to musician Prabhavathi Ganesan

Veena exponent Prabhavathi Ganesan, who passed away recently, will be remembered for her bhava-rich and gamaka-laden renditions

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Hemp, hustle and music at Ten10 Fair near Auroville

Loka House’s pet-friendly fair draws together a creative community with Tamil electronica, art, poetry and more

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Hemp, hustle and music at Ten10 Fair near Auroville

Loka House’s pet-friendly fair draws together a creative community with Tamil electronica, art, poetry and more

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Singer Vani Jairam on a rewind mode

20,000 songs, 1,000 films, 18 languages — Vani Jairam gets a well-deserved M.S. Subbulakshmi Award

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Praveen Sparsh — Taking mridangam beyond traditional settings

Along with a fine sense of laya, Praveen Sparsh brings to the stage a thoughtful and gentle creativity

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This murukku has a sense of humour

In Bengaluru, an online home chef-sourced snack brand is packaging its offerings with thematic cartoons

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How Disney film ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is set to “break barriers”

At a virtual press conference for Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’, the cast and makers chat about the impact the project will have on young Southeast Asians and on popular culture

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Awkwafina and Kelly Marie Tran chat about ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ and representation

Taking on lead roles in Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’, Awkwafina and Kelly Marie Tran chat about the nuances of voice-acting and connecting with their characters

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Music video ‘Heart Awakes’ creates empathy and acceptance in times of COVID-19

‘Heart Awakes’ by band That Room In The Corner attempts to educate people on the mental health condition of depersonalisation and derealisation

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Rarely spotted Mandarin Duck and Black-necked crane stop by in Assam

The beautiful Mandarin duck has shown up in Assam after a century, much to the excitement of the birding community, and it is not alone

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Hi-tech farming takes root in Kerala

Modern agricultural practices are finding favour among farmers

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Devotees participating in Attukal Pongala will be cooking with ‘valiyachennellu’ from Wayanad this year

The famed Pongala, which falls on February 27 in connection with the annual festival at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in the Kerala capital, will be held in the homes of devotees in keeping with COVID-19 regulations and some of them will be offering the goddess bran-rich valiyachennellu, a native organic rice

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The moral compass

Kiranmayi Indraganti’s feature film ‘Rallalo Neeru’ is an indie-spirited Telugu adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s play, ‘A Doll’s House’

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Tom Hiddleston's 'Loki' to debut on Disney Plus on June 11

The six-episode series will take place after the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

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Amazon teams up with Mahindra, deploys nearly 100 EVs for deliveries

Last year, the e-commerce giant had announced that it will include 10,000 EVs in its delivery fleet in India by 2025.

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This artist from Auroville makes tree bark prints

Meet Birgitta Volz, an Aurovillean artist who experiments with tree bark to print abstract pieces of art

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Chennai’s new ‘party land’ features a cocktail bar, local ingredients and modernist techniques

The iconic Green Meadows has been updated with a chic bar and an restaurant that serves Middle Eastern food

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A deep dive into cyanotype printing

In a workshop led by photographer Varun Gupta, the process of cyanotype printing is in focus as a way to explore cheap, analogue-based, DIY ways of developing photographic images

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I have become more courageous now: Shruti Haasan on her recent choices

She talks about her latest Tamil track, ‘Yaazha’, and why she takes more risks in cinema now

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‘Tuck Jagadish’, ‘Rang De’, ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ and more from Telugu cinema

Leading up to the theatrical releases, film units have stepped up promotions

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Nanga Hittu, a newly-opened restaurant in Coimbatore serves the traditional cuisine of the Badagas, a native tribe of the Nilgiris

A first-of-its kind Badaga restaurant in Coimbatore is attempting to revive the traditional cuisine of the Nilgiris’ original inhabitants

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Fair and square of C5 Aircross

The vehicle has a fantastic ride quality, impressive refinement,and an easy-to-drive nature

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape in revived case

An initial inquiry against the star was dropped in 2019 because of lack of evidence, but was later revived.

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Clay takes over Hyderabad’s highways

The highways of Hyderabad are dotted with roadside vendors selling clay cookware from Rajasthan

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What lies beneath the Jawa Forty Two...

... changes beyond what the eye can see, including a strengthened chassis and an adjustment to the preload in the front suspension

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Maruti Suzuki drives in new Swift at ₹5.73 lakh

Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday announced the launch of all-new Swift 2021, with price starting from ₹5.73 lakh and going up to ₹8.41 lakh (ex-showroom De

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Pratilipi, a storytelling platformfor the homegrown writer

Find poems, short stories and novels on the platform, which has over 2.7 lakh writers and more than 2.5 crore readers

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A summer date with sherbet

After almost a year, K Ondipulia Pillai’s family is smiling again. With the onset of summer, after the lull of the pandemic, business is resuming for

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The ‘Butterflies of Tamil Nadu’ introduces you to 90 commonly found butterflies in the state

This 24-page booklet was recently launched by The Nature and Butterfly Society. It is aimed to create an interest in butterfly-watching among students

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Karuna Ezara Parikh’s book talks the language of love

The author says her novel is a love story between India and Pakistan, a girl and her passion, a boy and his religion, and another boy and food

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Tulika at 25: How this Chennai publishing house explored different styles and themes

As the Chennai-based publishing house Tulika turns 25, its founder Radhika Menon discusses the evolution of children’s storytelling and their role in it

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Tracks from BE and a surprise for fans on BTS’ MTV Unplugged performance

It was a momentous year for BTS with several highs, but the inability to perform in front of their fans was something the members kept circling back to.

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Why comedian Amit Tandon keeps his jokes family friendly

Unlike many of his peers, Amit Tandon, with his ‘clean comedy’, entertains a generation older than millennials

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Why comedian Amit Tandon keeps his jokes family friendly

Unlike many of his peers, Amit Tandon, with his ‘clean comedy’, entertains a generation older than millennials

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George Kora’s ‘Thirike’ to release on Neestream later this week

The co-writer of Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela, George Kora débuts as director with the digital release, Thirike

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Karuna Ezara Parikh’s book talks the language of love

The author says her novel is a love story between India and Pakistan, a girl and her passion, a boy and his religion, and another boy and food

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Wesley Snipes is so good at being bad

The Hollywood actor, who plays General Izzi in Coming 2 America, says he owes his work ethic to Michael Jackson

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‘Akshara’ and the business of education

Nandita Swetha talks about her Telugu film ‘Akshara’ and why it has a personal connect

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Watch | Kalaripayattu gains popularity online

A video on Kalaripayattu, classes for which are seeing many takers online

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Watch | The 105-year-old grandma who was awarded Padma Shri

A video featuring 105-year-old R. Pappammal, who won the Padma Shri for agriculture this year.

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‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’ game review: A tribute to 16-bit beat-em-ups

Inspired by the comic of the same name, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World- The Complete Edition is a retro treat that is at home on the Nintendo Switch

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Microsoft, Bosch partner to build a connected car software platform

The duo plan to integrate cars with cloud to allow software downloads to happen easily and to reduce technical complexities in development.

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The joy of sharing

Sharing, the author realises, is a way of telling the other that we care

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All about Powerplay, the new privacy-themed card game from India

Ditch your ordinary playing cards, PowerPlay is here to get you thinking about data breaches and Government intervention

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Monday, February 22, 2021

‘Bliss’ composer Will Bates on blending two disparate worlds together through music

British composer Will Bates chats about working with dircetor Mike Cahill for the Salma Hayek and Owen Wilson science-fiction film, and touches upon the Rihanna documentary he is scoring for

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The growing industry of personalised beauty brands in India

India’s homegrown personalised beauty brands are growing their customer base, but are they really all that different from regular brands?

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Reshma Valliappan on creating the canvas of stories surrounding people’s emotions

It is called the Shared Consciousness Project and she hopes to make this the world’s largest art piece

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Reshma Valliappan on creating the canvas of stories surrounding people’s emotions

It is called the Shared Consciousness Project and she hopes to make this the world’s largest art piece

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French dance music superstars Daft Punk split

The helmet-wearing French duo shared the news Monday in an 8-minute video called 'Epilogue'.

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How to walk?

There is a proper walking form. But it turns out we forget how to walk right, with time, added weight, shoes and more. Experts tell us ways to relearn the basics to avoid aches and pains

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Love, handmade

Priya CV, through her ‘Donate A Card’ campaign, is reviving the art of crafting and letter-writing

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KK Ramachandra Pulavar expands the scope of tholpavakoothu

The Padma Shri recipient addresses socio-political issues and contemporary themes through the ancient art form

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Six different expressions on display at Hyderabad’s M. Eshwariah Art Gallery

The gallery hosts the sixth edition of its ‘Six Dimension’ art show

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Kalyani Malik comes a full circle with ‘Check’

Music composer Kalyani Malik on teaming up with director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti after 18 years, for the Telugu film ‘Check’

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‘Ninnila Ninnila’ opts for a digital release

The Telugu film starring Ashok Selvan, Nithya Menen and Ritu Varma will also release in Tamil as ‘Theeni’

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In memory of Rahat Indori

Songdew, an Indian music platform for artists to distribute, promote and release music has unveiled its unique tribute to Indian poetry legend, Rahat

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Actor Saveree Sri Gaur reflects on the realism of ‘Bhor’

Having played Bhudhini in Kamakhya Narayan Singh’s ‘Bhor’, Saveree Sri Gaur looks back on her acting journey so far and recollects the commitment of the production team did to make the film feel true

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The Bihar Museum Biennale 2021 kicks off on March 22

In its first edition, the event will take connoisseurs of art to different museums in the country and abroad, showcasing key pieces of work

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How this Chennai boy’s love for eSports secured him top place at Virtual Racing Championship

Amith Kutti was among the 28 participants at the recently-concluded Virtual Racing Championship, organised by Volkswagen Motosport India

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Sunday, February 21, 2021

Dhanush’s Jagame Thandhiram to release on Netflix

The film, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, revolves around the story of a nomadic gangster called Suruli

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‘Operation Java’ review: A promising debut unravelling the world of cybercrime

At the heart of the film lies two issues - cybercrime and joblessness.

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Rubina Dilaik wins 'Bigg Boss 14'

Besides Dilaik, the other finalists of the show were Rahul Vaidya, Nikki Tamboli, Aly Goni and Rakhi Sawant.

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An exotic journey

Filmmaker Sajin Baabu on his dream run with the movie Biriyani

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Kareena-Saif welcome second child, thank well wishers for love and support

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who welcomed his second child, a baby boy, with actor-wife Kareena Kapoor Khan on Sunday, thanked well wishers for the

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'Behind her Eyes' review: Three-way love affair and twisted mind games involving out of body experience

If you like thrillers, Netflix’s latest series, Behind her Eyes, might interest you. I say go ahead and watch it and then, let’s discuss the formidabl

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Saturday, February 20, 2021

Vivek Oberoi fined after sharing video of bike ride with wife

The video shared by the actor on social media showed him riding a brand-new motorbike without wearing either helmet or face mask.

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Mind the curves

Mint candies and ghosts inspire this week’s edit of home accents

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Mattel Toys launched UNO cards to honour frontline workers

The cards feature all the Mattel characters and is a part of its global Thank You Heroes initiative

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Jeethu Joseph to remake ‘Drishyam 2’ in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi

The Telugu version’s shoot is to start next month itself, and will release in theatres

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‘Love’ Malayalam movie review: Everything that comes after (the emotion)

Rajisha Vijayan and Shine Tom Chacko star in this film about the inner workings of a couple whose marriage is on the rocks

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Bangalore theatre: Catch Rupesh Tillu’s Madbeth and Shakuntalam at Ranga Shankara

The plays by Rednose Entertainment from Mumbai will be staged on Saturday and Sunday

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‘Flora & Ulysses’ movie review: A fun watch for bright-eyed and bushy-tailed audiences

This delightful adaptation of ‘girl meets squirrel’ is backed by intelligent storytelling, a strong cast and a talented director in Lena Khan

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New K-pop girl band TRI.BE releases debut album

Have you heard them yet?

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The Bihar Museum Biennale 2021 kicks off on March 22

In its first edition, the event will take connoisseurs of art to different museums in the country and abroad, showcasing key pieces of work

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A virtual springboard of actors and filmmakers

Sudheer Kumar Yandapalli has created an app that provides a platform for those struggling for break

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Matthew McConaughey interview: ‘I wanted to get rid of the filters’

Academy Award-winning actor and now author, Matthew McConaughey discusses the challenges of adapting his storytelling abilities from screen to paper for his book, ‘Greenlights’

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‘83’, ‘Jhund’, ‘Atrangi Re’, other Bollywood biggies set release dates in 2021

Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’ and Sidharth Malhotra-starrer ‘Shershaah’ are some of the other films to announce theatrical releases this year

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Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West

Celebrity gossip site TMZ — which broke the news February 19 — said the separation was “as amicable as a divorce can be.”

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‘Tom & Jerry’ movie review: Happy trip down memory lane

Tim Story’s film is a sweet tribute to the countless hours of watching William Hanna and Joseph Barbera’s fantastic animated series

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Carmakers wake up to new pecking order as chip crunch intensifies

Car manufacturers including Volkswagen, Ford and General Motors have cut output as the chip market was swept clean by makers of consumer electronics such as smartphones - the chip industry's preferred customers because they buy more advanced, higher-margin chips.

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Kalamkari’s main man: Jonnalagadda Gurappa Chetty’s legacy

Master artist Jonnalagadda Gurappa Chetty leaves behind a legacy of revival and experimentation

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‘Chakra’ movie review: A cyber crime thriller that takes itself too seriously

The Vishal-starrer cashes in on a timely subject, but does little justice to it

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The great Indian OTT makeover

With regional platforms, original shows, better subtitles, and an audience base that’s spilling outside metros and across borders, streaming is growing up in the country

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Ranbir Kapoor’s next with Luv Ranjan books Holi 2022 release date

The movie will also star Shraddha Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and Boney Kapoor

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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bellbottom’ to have theatrical release in May

Produced by Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment, the film is set in the 1980s and is about one of India’s forgotten heroes

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Life, one script at a time: Vidhu Vinod Chopra on his new book, ‘Unscripted’

The Bollywood director talks about making enriching cinema and surviving life’s ups and down in his book, co-written with screenwriter Abhijat Joshi

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‘Naandhi’ movie review: What it takes to turn the tables

Vijay Kanakamedala makes a confident directorial debut, helped by ‘Allari’ Naresh’s bravura performance

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‘Kapatadhaari’ movie review: Sumanth and Nandita Swetha starrer is an edge-of-the-seat thriller

A well made thriller showing a traffic cop solving a crime

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Inside Rajasthan’s hidden studios

From meenakari to puppet making, immersive craft experiences in the Sunshine State are giving visitors glimpses into the lives of artists. And helping grow their trade

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‘Naandhi’ review: What it takes to turn the tables

Vijay Kanakamedala makes a confident directorial debut, helped by ‘Allari’ Naresh’s bravura performance

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Kapatadhaari: Edge-of-the-seat thriller

A well made thriller showing a traffic cop solving a crime

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Bring in the marigold

Ten ways your home can make friends with yellow, Teja Lele Desai writes

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‘Pitta Kathalu’ movie review: Into a darker zone

The anthology Telugu film is a mixed bag, with some highs and others falling short

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‘Mortal Kombat’ trailer: Exactly what the fans ordered

The film is inspired by the blockbuster video game franchise, and is directed by Simon McQuoid

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Joaquin Phoenix to star in Ari Aster’s ‘Disappointment Blvd’

The movie is described as an “intimate, decades-spanning portrait of one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time.”

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The Fabergé x Irish whiskey collab at $2 million

Fabergé and The Craft Irish Whiskey Co team up for seven experience sets that include 30-year-old whiskey and other luxe rarities

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Shahid Kapoor to make digital debut with Raj and DK’s Amazon series

The untitled thriller-comedy series is created and written by Raj and DK, who earlier helmed the hit ‘The Family Man’ for the streamer

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The ‘Work Experience Girl’: actor Pallavi Sharda on Tom & Jerry and her journey to the movies

'Tom & Jerry' actor Pallavi Sharda chats about her journey to the movies and why the live-action adaptation of a much-loved series is personal

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‘Unhinged’ movie review: Pulpy road rage thriller that borders on the nonsensical

Russell Crowe has lots of fun growling, sneering and bashing heads in as an unstable man on the road

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A song for Chennai by two National award-winning music directors

Aravind Murali and Jaishankar Iyer have come out with a song that celebrates the spaces they had missed during lockdown

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‘Drishyam 2’ movie review: A decent follow-up to a much celebrated film

Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal team up again to revisit Georgekutty’s life in a sequel that has its share of memorable twists and turns

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All about love: How Shakthisree Gopalan went about composing ‘Nee Podhumey’

The singer talks about exploring themes of warmth and togetherness in her latest independent Tamil track

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Filming the historic farmers' protest

The ongoing farmers' protest at the Delhi borders has been shot by the Kannada documentary filmmaker, Kesari Haravoo

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This year’s Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off at a 3D Diggi Palace

The event’s debut virtual outing boasts an enviable line up of speakers, including Noam Chomsky and Malala Yousafzai, and some fun tech

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Farmers as food educators

On Sunday, a healthy food market in Madurai will help to reconnect people to their food system

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Filming a historic protest

The farmers protest at the Delhi borders has been shot by the Kannada documentary filmmaker, Kesari Haravoo

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The sacred and thesublime

The 40th edition of Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar Sangeet Samaroh brought together musicians from all gharanas

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Art is serious matter

EVAM 2021 was a melange of themes and emotions

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Farmers as food educators

On Sunday, a healthy food market in Madurai will help to reconnect people to their food system

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Cha-cha with kombucha

Have you been scoffing at all fermented stuff? Stop. It’s time to be seen with kombucha in your hand, as the brew evolves from virtuous health fad, to fiesty summer cooler

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Meena on returning as Rani George in ‘Drishyam 2’

Actor Meena, who reprises her role in the sequel to the 2013 blockbuster Malayalam film, Drishyam, says she didn’t have to hit the rewind button while filming

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Experience one foreign cuisine every month, with Koi’s DIY mealkit

This Mumbai duo is packing DIY meal kits that help lockdown-hit wanderers taste foreign cuisines once a month

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‘Khayal Yadnya’ — The best of old and new

The three-day ‘Khayal Yadnya’ was a perfect tribute to Pt. Bhimsen Joshi on his centenary

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The story of Shakuntala and Dushyant set in contemporary times reaches Broadway

The Mahabharata’s Shakuntala and Dushyant find themselves in a modern day setting, addressing the same old conflict, in this play by Isheeta Ganguly

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Rajam’s journey with the violin

N. Rajam, who will be conferred the Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award, on how she created a space of her own in theworld of music

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Coimbatore’s Update Studios bags their first feature film project with Halitha Shameem’s 'Aelay'

The studio handles post production of several social-themed independent films, short films and documentaries

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Wednesday Addams live-action series from Tim Burton set at Netflix

Titled ‘Wednesday’, the cominf-of-age series marks the TV directing debut for Burton

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PVR acquires award season favourites ‘The Father’, ‘The Mauritanian’ for India release

Apart from the international films, the company’s 2021 slate also includes Bollywood movies, including Akshay Kumar’s ‘Sooryavanshi’ and Kabir Khan’s cricket drama ‘83’, starring Ranveer Singh

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Animator Aju Mohan’s comic twist to an iconic scene in ‘Manichitrathazhu’ goes viral

The 18-second video is his tribute to the Malayalam classic

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A mission to find the next BTS, American style

The company behind South Korean boy band BTS has announced a project to find the next K-Pop sensation, through a global audition program

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Korean movie ‘Minari’ is talk of Hollywood

The film is a tender, quintessentially American story about an immigrant family in the 1980s trying to better themselves by starting a farm in Arkansas

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‘C.B. Strike’ review: Faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s detective series

With Rowling as one of the executive producers, the TV show moves smoothly along, excising the problematic parts and the gory, unpalatable details

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Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father’s autorickshaw

Born in Mumbai and raised in the small town of Hata in Uttar Pradesh, Manya was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 runner-up in a ceremony last week.

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Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father’s autorickshaw

Born in Mumbai and raised in the small town of Hata in Uttar Pradesh, Manya was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 runner-up in a ceremony last week.

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‘Cruella’ trailer: Emma Stone channels her inner Joker

The film is directed by Craig Gillespie, and is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution

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YRF’s 2021 slate: Ranveer Singh’s ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’, Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Shamshera’ to release

The first release from the production house will be Dibakar Banerjee-directed ‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’, featuring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra, on March 19

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 2,000 jobs globally

This follows the announcement that Jaguar brand will be entirely electric by 2025.

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Video | In conversation with cast and director of 'The Girl on the Train'

A video interview with the cast and director of 'The Girl on the Train'

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An unforgettable ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train that has restarted after 10 moths

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train is back in action after 10 months. MetroPlus hops on board for a ride

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Hulk mode on: ComicCon India turns 10

We explore how and why fan-fuelled trade show ComicCon India switched up pop culture across the country

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Short film ‘Muthuvan Kalyanam’ showcases a tradition once practised by one of Kerala’s indigenous tribes

Documentary filmmaker Shawn Sebastian on unearthing a tradition that was once-practised by an indigenous tribe for his short, ‘Muthuvan Kalyanam’, which features in Bharatbala’s ‘Virtual Bharat’ series

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CIFF 2021: What’s in store for Chennai’s film buffs

Undeterred by a challenging year, the 18th Chennai International Film Festival kickstarts on February 18 and will feature 90 films from 53 countries

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NewYork’s Secret Theatre brings an experiential horror-thriller play to India

‘Redemption Room’, an experiential horror-thriller theatre performance by New York-based Secret Theatre, is set to premiere in India

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The annual Merchant’s and Banker’s Golf Tournament flags off on February 19

In its 14th edition this time, it is limited to 124 participants, given the pandemic

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India’s online thrift stores and their love for luxury brands

Be it Swarovski, Versace, Guess or Gucci, these thrift stores — run by millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs — can get you all these at a price that will not burn a hole in your pocket

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When fruit goes postal

Delight in the sticky sweetness of sun ripened fruit on warm afternoons under a tree. Or, just twist open a jar, as produce goes online

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Hyderabad, the city of love

Moshe Dayan’s watercolour paintings for Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Love Story’ highlight the love stories behind Hyderabad’s well known monuments

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‘When an actor acts, he is actually writing with his body, his mind and his entire being’

Murali Gopy appears as a police officer in ‘Drishyam 2’, premièring on February 19

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‘Naandhi is in a realistic space’

Director Vijay Kanakamedala’s ‘Naandhi’, starring Allari Naresh and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, is more than a courtroom drama

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Hyundai unveils concept vehicle that can walk on four legs

TIGER is designed to operate autonomously and features a sophisticated leg and wheel locomotion system. The UMV retracts its wheels to drive in its most efficient mode, and uses its walking ability when stuck or needs to travel over difficult terrain.

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KTM’s new 250 Adventure beckons

It is firm yet absorbent ride is exactly the same as the 390’s — one of the many features it shares with its bigger sibling

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Drishyam 2’, ‘Unhinged’ and more

Mohanlal returns in his iconic role of Georgekutty in the sequel to ‘Drishyam’ and Russell Crowe revels in an action-thriller

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Bengaluru-based Prataya Saha’s short film streamed on Disney+Hotstar

'The Good Wife' captures the beauty of ‘90s Kolkata

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Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer to star in Jordan Peele’s next project

Peele broke out with his feature directorial debut ‘Get Out’ in 2017, for which he beca,e the first black screenwriter to win the best original screenplay Oscar

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Making time for mistakes and magic: Inside 'The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’

Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen talk of the one day they would like to relive on a loop like their characters in 'The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’

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The Altroz iTurbo is a combination of power and performance

It boasts of an excellent ride and handling; the well-judged suspension, along with the stiff and taut body shell, enables the car to sail over bad stretches with ease

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

‘Kamali from Nadukkaveri’ movie review: Drab nerdfest

A simplistic plot and screenplay shorn of imagination notwithstanding, this Anandhi-starrer lacks another crucial element: entertainment

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Printed in days, a house: New York firm takes 3D printing to the next level

With a detached garage, the house will cover some 1,400 square feet (130 square meters). The footings, foundation and slab, along with the walls, will be entirely made with the 3D printer.

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‘Game of Throne’ stars Rose Leslie, Kit Harington welcome first child together

The couple were photographed with their newborn in London on Tuesday.

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I’m excluded for being Congress supporter, says Salim Kumar

Salim Kumar not among those invited for IFFK-Kochi launch

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‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ movie review: Perfecting the time loop trope

Director Ian Samuels concocts a delicate dance of delightful little moments, which have you rooting for the couple

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Award winning wildlife photographer Senthil Kumaran’s documentation of the gentle giants

Tamed Tuskers, Senthil Kumaran’s series of photographs that depicts the bond between elephants and their mahouts are on display at Madurai’s J C Art Gallery till July

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'The Man Who Sold His Skin' movie review: Raising pertinent questions about ‘art commodity’

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania's movie is about a man lending his body as a canvas to an artist

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'Nowhere Special' and 'Needle Park Baby': A single thread connects the twain

Two films, set in two countries, explore in depth the ties between a single parent and child

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The real rockstars

Uma Magals’ film Other Kohinoors highlights the need to preserve the pre-historic rocks of Hyderabad that define the Deccan Plateau’s landscape

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These craft rum makers are creating a buzz in Goa

Stilldistilling Spirits came up with the newest Indian craft rum offering this year. We speak to founder Kasturi Banerjee about her journey from banking to blending

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Zonobia Safar is on a musical high

She has sung the track ‘Ore pakal’ in Drishyam 2 composed by Anil Johnson

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Ferry me the taste of home: delivery services

Post lockdown, delivery services are busy criss-crossing Hyderabad and other cities, carrying homemade food from one house to another

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After ‘Brahmastra’, Nagarjuna begins work on a new Telugu film

The action entertainer will be directed by Praveen Sattaru

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Neeraja Raj’s rise in a rocket: on her latest short, 'The Girl Who Built A Rocket'

Cats in space, to girls flying to Mars — the award-winning animator’s imagination is as varied as the subjects she tackles. And water scarcity is the latest

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'Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam' movie review: An experiment in ‘captive’ conversation

Don Palathara’sl film, screened at IFFK, focuses on a couple bickering in a car

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Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan to star in ‘Yudhra’

The film is directed by Ravi Udyawar, best known for Sridevi’s swansong ‘Mom’

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Neeraja Raj’s rise in a rocket: on her latest short, 'The Girl Who Built A Rocket'

Cats in space, to girls flying to Mars — the award-winning animator’s imagination is as varied as the subjects she tackles. And water scarcity is the latest

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Watch | IIT Madras' home-grown e-bike

A video featuring Pi Beam's made-in-India sustainable utility e-bike PiMo

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Have you eaten hibiscus yet?

The ubiquitous flower is increasingly being consumed for its stress-relieving properties

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Monday, February 15, 2021

All JLR cars to be fully electric by 2030; Jaguar all electric by 2025

Known for its iconic, high-performance E-Type model in the 1960s and 1970s, Jaguar faces the challenge of many other carmakers - making the transition to electric vehicles while retaining the feeling and power of a luxury combustion engine model.

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A film-within-a-film in ‘Pagaivanukku Arulvai’

We catch up with M Sasikumar and his co-actors on the set of Tamil film ‘Pagaivanukku Arulvai’, which is adapted from Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’

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OnePlus Band fitness tracker: a work in progress

OnePlus’ first fitness wearable is a solid device, but comes with an app that still needs some shaping up

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Dia Mirza, businessman Vaibhav Rekhi get married

The couple got married as per the Hindu rituals in the garden area of Mirza's Bandra residence.

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Minmini’s son makes debut as singer in ‘Operation Java’

Playback singer Minmini’s son, Alan Joy, ventures into singing with the Malayalam film Operation Java

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Theodore Baskaran wins Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award 2020

Sanctuary Nature Foundation honours conservation hero S Theodore Baskaran with Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award 2020 for his role in wildlife conservation and his continuing legacy of writings in Tamil and English to the conservation discourse

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Why environmentalists encourage green drives with native trees

A renewed interest among corporates to create green spaces thriving with native trees is cheering up environmentalists

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Street art enters a gallery in anonymous artist Tyler’s first solo show

Subverting the belief that graffiti does not belong in galleries, anonymous artist Tyler gets their first solo show in Mumbai

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Four home-grown apps on snakes from Kerala

Know more about snakes from the apps SARPA, SnakeHub, Snake Lens and Snakepedia

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Here’s how bonsai is picking up as an artform during the pandemic

An eager brigade of bonsai lovers is now turning to virtual classes and social media live sessions to learn more about these miniature trees

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Sunday, February 14, 2021

What is DOMS, and how do we deal with it?

All those New Year’s workouts can be a literal pain in the muscles. It could be DOMS.

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Torn between Djokovic and hummus

Meet the 27-year-old chef who is serving up an assortment of flavours at the Australian Open

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Kochi to host second leg of IFFK

The second leg of the 25th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will be held in Kochi from February 17.As many as 80 films will be screened in

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Police say Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver

She has not made any public statement about her father's death.

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An experiment in ‘captive’ conversation

Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam focusses on a couple bickering in a car

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The Hindu scribe wins best reporter award at IFFK

S.R. Praveen, Senior Reporter, The Hindu, Thiruvananthapuram, has won the award for best reporter in the print category at the Thiruvananthapuram leg

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Raising pertinent questions about ‘art commodity’

The Man Who Sold His Skin is about a man lending his body as a canvas to an artist

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JJ Valaya: Couture is like an old pair of jeans

When couture is timeless, it stays relevant for generations, says the designer, who brings his signature maximalist looks to the Instagram runway on February 14

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Saturday, February 13, 2021

A single thread connects the twain

Two films, set in two countries, explore in depth the ties between a single parent and child

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Malayalam film ‘Yuvam’ is a dream come true for director Pinku Peter

Director Pinku Peter on directing his first film Yuvam and waiting optimistically for a year for it to hit theatres

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Bamboo finds favour with artisans and architects in Kerala for green construction

The 17th edition of Kerala Bamboo Fest, to be held virtually this year, will highlight the potential of bamboo and its applications

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The secret ingredient is Maria Callas: Making Eric’s apple tart

“There is no recipe for this apple tart,” announced Eric mysteriously on that last evening at his Chennai home

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Roshan Mathew on raising the bar as an actor

The actor, whose upcoming film ‘Varthamanam’ releases in March, has come into his own with roles that have left an indelible impression

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Shreya Ghoshal: ‘I am an ambassador of Indian music’

Singer Shreya Ghoshal believes she represents the nation on the world stage making the kind of music she does. The singer speaks to MetroPlus on her latest indie track ‘Angana Morey’

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Dhruva Sarja: ‘I feel the pressure to live up to my uncle’s legacy’

Actor Dhruva Sarja on taking the ‘action’ route like his uncle Arjun Sarja, and filmmaker Nanda Kishore explains why he used international bodybuilders as antagonists in ‘Pogaru’

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Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson

Timberlake’s social media post comes a week after the release of The New York Times’ documentary ‘Framing Britney Spears’

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Emraan Hashmi to play Salman Khan’s antagonist in third part of ‘Tiger’ franchise

The action-thriller, backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), features Khan and Katrina Kaif as spy agentsZoya

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover team up for ‘Mr. and Mrs Smith’ series

The Amazon Studios project will be a series reboot of the 2005 action-comedy film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

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IFFK 2021: 'Godard Pala Yathrakal', a tribute to Jean-Luc Godard

Film critic G.P. Ramachandran's book covers the maestro’s politics and the revolutions he brought about

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Friday, February 12, 2021

‘Framing Britney Spears’ review: We know why the caged pop star sings

The episode featuring the pop star in the ‘New York Times Presents’ docu-series reignites the discussion about a woman’s financial freedom and identity

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'Biriyaani' movie review: Potent jabs at the hyper-conservatism sweeping through religions

Sajin Baabu's film, screened at the 25th International Film Festival of Kerala, takes a fresh look at the plight of families of radicalised Muslim youth

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‘Live Telecast’ review: A mishmash of scenes that is soulless and emotionless

Venkat Prabhu and Kajal Aggarwal’s digital debut ‘Live Telecast’ is a lesson on the Horrors of Horror Template 101

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In Delhi, Kannur’s on my mind

Malayali food is now available across the city, and here are the basic foods to start off with

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Valentine’s Day : Love under lockdown

Couples who connected despite social distancing and pandemic stress, some forging new bonds, some strengthening relationships, and some rekindling romances

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Kalari, the new yoga?

The martial art form is seeing a resurgence through Zoom classes, while its Instagram-worthy visuals and fitness aspects will only grow its popularity

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Painting the future of the planet

A work by artist C B Shibu has been nominated in an international cartoon contest on global warming

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‘Binge-watching’ Godard to pen a book

Film critic’s work covers the maestro’s politics and the revolutions he brought about

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‘Parris Jeyaraj’ movie review: Santhanam hits the sweet spot

Whilst it still is a typical Santhanam film, ‘Parris Jeyaraj’ has an engaging narrative. Importantly, it does not have the pull-out-your-hair-kind of humour

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Director Shankar’s next to have Ram Charan in the lead

The untitled trilingual will be produced by Dil Raja and have a pan-Indian release

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The game changer: Precast, offsite

This method of construction ensures greater efficiency and faster completion of projects, says C.N. Govindaraju

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‘Uppena’ review: Romance on the high seas

Backed by appreciable performances, the musical romance goes beyond the norm

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A celebration of sadhana

The annual Sangeet Samaroh in Goa in memory of the legendary Kesarbai Kerkar is a homage to all the women who became colossal figures in classical music

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Tyagaraja in Hyderabad

The Pancharatna kritis reverberate, warming up the last of the winter chill. Post-pandemic, most cultural organisations in Hyderabad had planned to sc

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The virtual date debate

Love in the time of Covid has moved online, but there are pros and cons. While the connections have increased, deep conversations and quality time seem to be taking a hit

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Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu to reunite for thriller ‘Dobaaraa’

The project will mark the filmmaker-actor duo’s third collaboration after 2018’s hit ‘Manmarziyaan’ and biographical drama ‘Saand Ki Aankh’

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Britney Spears legal case draws new scrutiny after TV documentary

On social media, fans and celebrities have been expressing support for Spears, now 39, with the hashtags #We’reSorryBritneyand #FreeBritney

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Berlinale 2021: Celine Sciamma’s ‘Petite Maman’, Daniel Bruhl’s directorial debut among Competition line-up

Productions from 16 countries, including Germany, France, Romania, Hungary, Mexico, South Korea and Japan, are represented in the Competition

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Tears in Leicester Square: In conversation with Parineeti Chopra and the team from 'The Girl on The Train'

Parineeti Chopra discusses the last day of shoot and how they adapted the psychological thriller releasing on Netflix, to give it their own spin

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Get custom portraits created by artists with disabilities through the Portrait Perfect Valentine initiative

This is organised by Atypical Advantage and features eight artists from across India

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Traditional weavers reinvent their craft, go online, during lockdown

The Gramin’s Handloom Utsav, a five-day handloom exhibition, offers a platform for artisans working in sustainable fashion

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Get custom portraits created by artists with disabilities through the Portrait Perfect Valentine initiative

This is organised by Atypical Advantage and features eight artists from across India

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Of vetiver blinds and jaalis

Anupama Mohanram on natural cooling materials you could opt for

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New on Netflix this week: ‘I Care A Lot’, ‘The Crew’ and more

Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage’s new dark comedy-thriller, and a NASCAR laughathon from Kevin James are the highlights on the platform this week

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New on Amazon Prime: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’, ‘Life in a Year’ and more

A new fantasy feature and an emotional Valentine’s Day romance are the highlights on the platform this week

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‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ movie review: Teen trilogy winds down in predictable fashion

Lana Condor and Noah Centineo once again hope to make audiences swoon for them in this final chapter of the beloved YA novel adaptation

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‘Kutty Story’ movie review: A peek into new worlds, but with little impact

Nalan Kumarasamy and Gautham Menon deliver what is expected of them in this Tamil anthology, but there’s not much beyond that

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How a wrongful arrest inspired Mohit Priyadarshi to make his debut film

'Kosa' is a tale of Adivasis caught in the crossfire between the establishment and corporates

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Soorya reaches out to budding artistes

He establishes a black box theatre which they can use free of cost

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A biopic on the bard of Tiruvaiyaru

Bombay Gnanam’s Endaro Mahanubhavulu captures the life of Tyagaraja for the big screen

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The story behind the Pancharatnam

How Tyagaraja’s five legendary songs were chosen for the group singing

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‘Tom & Jerry’ director Tim Story on the pressure and liberation around the cartoon series’ iconism

Directing the live-action ‘Tom & Jerry’ film, Tim Story chats about melding two worlds in this nostalgic release. Plus, a little bit about that Indian wedding it stars...

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Elisabeth Moss joins cast of ‘The Godfather’ feature

Moss will play Eleanor Coppola, documentary filmmaker and Francis Ford Coppola’s wife

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‘Operation Java’ is a cyber crime thriller, says director Tharun Moorthy

The Mollywood filmmaker says the investigation thriller, which releases on February 12, is inspired by real-life case files from cyber police

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Steven Spielberg wins Genesis Prize for films, philanthropy

The $1 million award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values

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‘Hustler’ magazine publisher Larry Flynt dies at 78

His life was depicted in the acclaimed 1996 film, ‘The People vs. Larry Flynt,’ which brought Oscar nominations for director Milos Forman and for Woody Harrelson, who portrayed Flynt

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Water way to grow: Simply fresh

Hyderabad-based hydroponics farm, Simply Fresh has now forayed into medicinal plants for nutraceutical companies

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'Annaatthe' to 'Doctor': A peek into Tamil cinema’s exciting 2021 release calendar

Packed with star power, Tamil cinema's 2021 line-up is exciting. We look at a few of the films that are expected to release, and those that could still spring a box-office surprise

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Powering ahead, for a contemporary aesthetic

Anjali Agrawal, founder of Kota Doria Silk, on why she doesn’t shy away from the power loom variant of Kota fabric

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Oracle survey finds 67% people trust robots over humans to manage finances

Business leaders in the survey also pointed out that robots could assist in identifying opportunities, thereby reducing general spending and investing in stock markets.

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Alagappa Chettiar and the untold story of his Jupiter Airlines launched in pre-independence Madras

A tribute to Alagappa Chettiar, the business tycoon, philanthropist and aviator who received the Padma Bhushan in 1957

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Lucasfilm fires Gina Carano from ‘The Mandalorian’ over controversial posts

Carano, who essayed the role of bounty hunter Cara Dune in the first two seasons of the ‘Star Wars’ space western, recently made a series of remarks on Instagram

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Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey to headline HBO’s ‘Last of Us’

‘The Mandalorian’ star Pedro Pascal and teen actor Bella Ramsey will play the lead roles in HBO’s adaptation of popular video game

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Keeping an art form alive

A group of artistes in Tirupathur have been performing and teaching ‘Theru Koothu’ for years.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas dissects her life in memoir ‘Unfinished’

The former Miss World, Hollywood and Bollywood star wrote the book, choosing a title she says reflects what she still wants to do with her career

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Sidharth Malhotra, Rashmika Mandanna begin filming for ‘Mission Majnu’

Set in the 1970s, the film is inspired by real events and follows the story of India’s most courageous mission in the heart of Pakistan that forever changed the relationship between the two nations

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The right match: Chennai family streams India-England Test match at wedding hall

A photo of guests watching the match has gone viral, with cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin too posting it

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Kriti Sanon to reunite with Tiger Shroff for Vikas Bahl’s ‘Ganapath’

The action-packed thriller, to be directed by Vikas Bahl, will mark Sanon’s reunion with Shroff, who co-starred with her in ‘Heropanti’ in 2014

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Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari turns author with ‘Mapping Love’

The 41-year-old director’s book will be published by Rupa Publications in May this year.

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Cooku with Comali’s Pugazh and Sivaangi: On the show’s popularity and their friendship

How the reality series on Star Vijay is combining culinary skills with feel-good comedy, and has proven to be a stress-buster for viewers during the pandemic

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When narratives are made and erased: on Bahman Tavoosi's 'The Names of the Flowers'

The Names of the Flowers is on questions surrounding a witness to a historical event

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Telangana’s Manasa Varanasi crowned VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020

The grand finale will be telecast on February 28 on Colors TV channel.

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Oscars 2021 will be broadcast from multiple locations

Specific plans have yet to be unveiled for the show, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is 'determined to present an Oscars like none other'

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Online experience improves in India driven by teenagers, Microsoft says

India’s online civility score improved three points to 68 in 2020, indicating fewer people experienced negative online interactions or encountered online risks.

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Sharat Sunder Rajeev and Sruthi Satheesan are bringing out a range of collectibles that portray Travancore’s heritage

The products include articulated paper dolls, bookmarks and art prints

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This flow arts academy in Chennai is bagging Guinness World Records by the dozen

Students and trainers at K Gokulnath’s flow arts academy (GUTA) in Chennai are claiming Guinness World Records by the dozen, and they are not about to stop soon

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PS Vinothraj on ‘Koozhangal’ and the growing space for parallel cinema in Tamil

Filmmaker PS Vinothraj discusses the making of ‘Koozhangal’, his debut film which won the prestigious Tiger Award at the recently-concluded International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021

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Former SS Music VJ, Craig Gallyot, returns to the stand up comic scene after a hiatus of nine years

He talks about changes, what kept him busy and what it’s like to make a comeback

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Former SS Music VJ, Craig Gallyot, returns to the stand up comic scene after a hiatus of nine years

He talks about changes, what kept him busy and what it’s like to make a comeback

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How storage units are helping millennials save on rent during COVID-19

As the work from home brigade continues to function out of their native towns, storage units come to their rescue, housing their precious belongings while they give up their rented accommodations in their cities of work

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Calling handloom and craft enthusiasts

Conscious clothing and craft labels at the forefront in Crafts Council of Telangana’s Kausalyam expo

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Anita Hassanandani, Rohit Reddy become parents to baby boy

The 39-year-old actor announced her pregnancy in October last year.

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The colourful birds of Madurai

During the lockdown, ophthalmologist Dr. Haemoglobin followed the vocals and visuals of the winged visitors in Madurai

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Meet Prof Rattan Lal, the godfather of Soil Science, and a Padma Shri 2021 awardee

Soil scientist Prof Rattan Lal walks us through the growing urgency of this under-discussed subject within climate change

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An art show in a pub setting: Optikal Asylum comes to Chennai

Optikal Asylum, a touring contemporary art show opens in Chennai, introducing local artists in a relaxed pub setting

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Here is a list of books on health that will help you transform your lifestyle

Check out these words of wisdom for a happier, healthier life

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‘Jallikattu’, India’s official entry for the Oscars, fails to make the cut

The Malayalam-language movie is not part of the shortlist of 15 features that will be vying for a spot in the final five announced by AMPAS.

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Nakul Abhyankar composes songs for ‘Love Mocktail 2’

The team plans to release the song ‘Ninadene Januma’ on February 14

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The thrills and chills of wheelies

Inspired by Mission: Impossible 2, we give wheelies a try and discover they can be safe and fun too

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Jeep’s SUV dons a stylish new avatar

Four years after launching the Compass in India, the Jeep’s SUV is back with a comprehensive makeover

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Curtains up: Chennai gets back onstage

As audiences and artistes head back to performance spaces and offline events, a look at how the scene is shaping up in the city and elsewhere

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Many online thrift stores that emerged during lockdown are being run by multi-tasking school and college students

A lot of online thrift stores that saw the light in 2020 are managed by eco-conscious, multi-tasking school and college students. Here’s what motivates these young entrepreneurs

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Microsoft announces new features for Office 365 mobile apps to boost productivity

The software giant is bringing ‘conversational AI technology’ to Outlook for iOS with Cortana. The feature will allow users to do regular tasks and actions such as scheduling, adding participants to meeting invitations, and composing messages using their voice.

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Tracking the tigress at Panna National Park

In search of the majestic ‘141’ in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna National Park, a brush with brawling langurs, dainty deer and confused pheasants

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Sharat Sunder Rajeev and Sruthi Satheesan are bringing out a range of collectibles that portray Travancore’s heritage

The products include articulated paper dolls, bookmarks and art prints

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It’s time I chose roles carefully: Aju Varghese

The actor-producer chats about ‘Saajan Bakery Since 1962’, bringing out the movie during the pandemic and more

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An art show in a pub setting: Optikal Asylum comes to Chennai

Optikal Asylum, a touring contemporary art show opens in Chennai, introducing local artists in a relaxed pub setting

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Pristine and powerful recital of ‘Ravanolbhavam’

An evening of Kathakali and percussion showcased a complete Purappadu, a single Melappadam and a performance of Ravanolbhavam

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Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor dies at 58

Neetu Kapoor, wife of late actor Rishi Kapoor, was the first to confirm the news on Instagram

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Monday, February 8, 2021

‘Bombay Begums’ to release on Netflix on International Women’s Day

The series stars Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswami Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur and Aadhya Anand along with Rahul Bose, Vivek Gomber and Danish Husain

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Berlinale unveils 2021 Generation line-up, majority of films directed by women

The 2021 edition of the prestigious film gala will take place in two parts, starting with the industry-focused, online-only event from March 1 to 5

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Kajal Aggarwal: ‘I’m not a fan of horror’

The actor makes her digital debut with ‘Live Telecast’, a horror web-series directed by Venkat Prabhu

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IFFK 2021: 'Another Round' of laughter and reflection

Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg’s latest is a commentary on the Danes’ drinking culture

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Ben Schwartz: Disney film ‘Flora & Ulysses’ will warm your heart

Checking off on his bucket list of starring in a Disney feature film, Ben Schwartz recalls his working experience on the squirrel-starring ‘Flora & Ulysses’

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Meet the Kerala vlogger couple leading a ‘car life’ across the country

Harikrishnan J and Lakshmi Krishna from Thrissur who are on a mission to cover 13 States in their SUV, narrate the high points of their trips through YouTube channel TinPin Stories

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What is skin hunger?

Touch is important for humans and its deprivation can lead to mental and physical issues. Here, experts tell us how to deal with such a situation

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Government must come up schemes to provide socio-economic security for artistes, says TM Krishna

TM Krishna says the government must come up schemes to provide socio-economic security for artistes. He has been selected for the Kerala government’s Swathi Puraskaram for 2020

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Government must come up schemes to provide socio-economic security for artistes, says TM Krishna

TM Krishna says the government must come up schemes to provide socio-economic security for artistes. He has been selected for the Kerala government’s Swathi Puraskaram for 2020

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‘The Medium’ game review: Old school adventure horror meets next-gen gaming

In a world where most games feel the same, The Medium brings back the classic adventure game with a unique twist

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Meet Ricky Pond, the Internet’s favourite #DancingDad

Ricky Pond’s children created a social media account for him as a joke. Then, their father suddenly became a celebrated ‘dance-fluencer’

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Meet Ricky Pond, the Internet’s favourite #DancingDad

Ricky Pond’s children created a social media account for him as a joke. Then, their father suddenly became a celebrated ‘dance-fluencer’

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‘Space Sweepers’ movie review: A largely entertaining space adventure that needed a tighter story

The much-hyped Korean space opera film, which had a direct Netflix release is, atleast visually, a fantastic spectacle

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‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ trailer: Time for Sam and Bucky to join the big leagues

The duo team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities, as they face several challenges, including the return of Baron Zemo

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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Selvaraghavan’s ‘Nenjam Marappathillai’ to finally release on March 5

Starring SJ Suryah and Regina Cassandra in the lead, ‘Nenjam Marappathillai’ was supposed to have released in 2016, before it got into production issues

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HBO to release four-part docuseries on Woody Allen allegations

Titled ‘Allen v Farrow’, the four-part documentary hails from investigative filmmakers Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering and Amy Herdy, HBO said in a statement

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Actor Suriya tests postive for COVID-19

Filmamker Rajsekar Pandian, close associate of the actor, gave a heath update to the star’s fans in a Twitter post.

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PS Vinothraj’s ‘Koozhangal’ bags Tiger Award at Rotterdam Film Festival 2021

The indie drama, which had its world première at the recently-concluded Rotterdam Film Festival, is being presented by Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan

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The smoky flavours of Himachali food at Pahadi Pattal in Delhi

Pahadi Pattal in Delhi offers a home delivery menu with a thaali that’s worth a taste

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Saturday, February 6, 2021

‘Drishyam 2’ trailer: Mohanlal enters Georgekutty’s emotional saga again

The Malayalam thriller, directed by Jeethu Joseph, will release February 19 on Amazon Prime

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John Barnes: ‘Whether or not Liverpool retains Premier League title depends on Manchester City’

Liverpool FC legend John Barnes discusses the club’s Premier League misfortunes this season, manager Jürgen Klopp’s legacy and the documentary on their 2019-20 title win

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Pranitha Subhash to act with Ajay Devgn

Actor Pranitha Subhash who is set to make her début in Hindi films with Bhuj: The Pride of India does not believe in following a defined career path

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Anders Thomas Jensen on the writing of ‘Riders of Justice’

Danish filmmaker Anders Thomas Jensen discusses the writing of ‘Riders of Justice’ and why he believes there is an air of mystery around the characters played by Mads Mikkelsen

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‘We are happy that Rudri has touched a chord’ : Devender Badigar

His debut film has not only received critical acclaim but has also bagged many awards at various film festivals

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Social media is giving a boost to the artisans of Kinnal and their wooden dolls

Kinnal art, awarded a GI tag in 2012, is enjoying a resurgence powered by an artisan’s Instagram page

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Coimbatore-based Sanjay Molur wins the Wild Life Services Award

He has been working in the field of conservation for the past 28 years and has helped in deriving the IUCN status to more than 10,000 species

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How two Kudumbashree units in Kerala scripted history

Sanjeevani and JARMS, two Kudumbasree units in Malappuram district in Kerala, secured ISO Certification for Amrutham Nutrimix, a food supplement for children

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Hold on to that packet of chips. It could be your next fashion accessory

Thanks to EcoKaari, a Pune-based organisation that creates fabric from plastic waste

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Sabyasachi is back at Bergdorf Goodman

The Indian designer talks about bringing his saris and accessories to New York’s luxury retailer and breaks his silence about the Aditya Birla Fashion partnership

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A new kitchen companion

A leap of faith to buy a desi product turned up a few surprises

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Snapshots from IFFR 2021: In ‘Sexual Drive’, orgasm is derived from foodgasm

Japanese filmmaker Yoshida Kota uses food as a powerful tool to liberate his characters from their sexually-repressed state

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‘Malcolm & Marie’ movie review: Fascinating talkathon on life, art and relationships

Zendaya and John David Washington are riveting in this gorgeously shot, black-and-white film, that is uncomfortable, funny and heart-breaking in turns

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Mammootty, Mohanlal, other actors to work together in movie for A.M.M.A

The film will be directed by Priyadarshan and Rajeev Kumar, with proceeds going to the welfare of technicians and artistes from the Malayalam film industry, in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis

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‘Sound of Music’ patriarch Christopher Plummer dead at 91

Plummer lived with Elaine in Connecticut. He was the father of Tony Award-winning actress Amanda Plummer

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Zoom updates to support hybrid working models, office re-entry

The video-conferencing platform allows ‘Zoom Rooms for Touch’ users to send a whiteboard to Zoom chat or email, and also control a shared desktop of another user from their touch-based device to streamline content sharing.

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Renault and Stellantis cut some production as chip shortages bite

Carmakers around the world have been hit by the shortage of chips used in engine management and driver-assistance systems, which mainly come from Asia and especially Taiwan.

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Weekly Bytes | Rare Apple I on sale for $1.5 mn, Ford and Google’s partnership, and more

Here's our curated list of important tech news from this week in byte size.

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Rangbhoomi Spaces is Hyderabad’s new cultural space

Theatre actor, director and founder of KissaGo Theatre Group Jay Jha speaks on the hardships faced to make the dream come true

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Julie Andrews, Chis Evans, Helen Mirren pay tribute to Christopher Plummer

Plummer died on the morning of February 5 at his home in Connecticut.

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‘The Bicycle Diaries’ details how 12 cyclists set out as global explorers from 1923 to 1942

In their new book, Anoop Babani and Savia Viegas capture the five separate expeditions the men, all belonging to the Parsi community, undertook

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‘Kalathil Santhippom’ movie review: Missing the right spice

The Jiiva-Arulnithi starrer is a light-hearted movie inspired by the filmmaking styles of Sundar C and Hari, but offers little cinematic value

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Vishwakiran Nambi’s short film explores a woman’s relationship with the kitchen

It brings out true life experiences on screen using movement vocabulary

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‘The White Tiger’ makes it to BAFTA longlist in seven categories

The movie is among the 15 features vying for a spot in the final five for the best picture honour

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Focus on growth may benefit real estate

The Union Budget’s priorities likely to show results and bring some cheer in the post-pandemic era. By Balaji Rao

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‘I Would Never’, a movie about broken trust, took a lot of trust to make, says Kiran Deol

Filmmaker-actor Kiran Deol directs and stars in a thought-provoking short film I Would Never which is in the running for this year’s Academy Awards

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Fish amok in Karnad’s dining room

Cambodian motifs and flavours find room in the littérateur and playwright’s former writing studio, as Khmer Kitchen welcomes guests in Bengaluru

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‘Zombie Reddy’ review: When the zombies attack Seema

Director Prasanth Varma’s zom-com skilfully weaves together the pandemic, zombies and Rayalaseema family tussles

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Chloe Zhao to direct Universal’s new ‘Dracula’ movie

Zhao’s latest ‘Nomadland’ recently bagged four Golden Globe nominations, including best director and best actress for lead star Frances McDormand

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Penelope Cruz to star in Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Madres paralelas’

Actors Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Israel Elejalde, Milena Smit Julieta Serrano and Rossy de Palma are also part of the film’s cast

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Being resort ready in 2021

As post-lockdown travel gains momentum, here are some fashion discoveries that will last well past this moment

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‘Live Telecast’: How Venkat Prabhu converted his first movie script into a web series

The show, headlined by Kajal Aggarwal, is about a television crew that wants to make a reality show and how they get trapped in a haunted house

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The mood of the music

Sweden-based Daniel Javan touches hearts with his melancholic and melodious tracks

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‘Finding ‘Ohana’ movie review: Sweet adventure flick with its heart in the right place

This great-looking Netflix outing is an entertaining mix of action, adventure and feel-good family moments, despite being a tad too long

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New on Netflix this week: ‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’, ‘Layla Majnun’ and more

The third installment in the popular ‘To All The Boys’ romcom series, a new murder-mystery, and an Indonesian romance are the highlights on the platform this week

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Rangbhoomi Spaces is Hyderabad’s new cultural space

Theatre actor, director and founder of KissaGo Theatre Group Jay Jha speaks on the hardships faced to make the dream come true

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Now trending: vacation homes

Buyers are now exploring the likes of Kasauli, Panchkula, Alibaug, Panjim, Lonavala, among others.

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

‘Minari’, Chadwick Boseman lead SAG nominations

Boseman, who died last August at age 43, was nominated not just for his lead performance in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ but also his supporting role in ‘Da 5 Bloods’

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The big squeeze

Even as big-ticket releases are set to hit cinemas, many independent films may go straight to streaming platforms

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Apple near deal with Hyundai on autonomous cars: reports

The report said Apple wanted to work with an established automaker willing to allow the California tech giant to control the software and hardware that will go into the vehicle.

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The evolution of street art and graffiti in South India

Street art and graffiti in India inch closer to the mainstream, now being used as tools to brighten cities, transform neighborhoods and bring communities together

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Detour from the Telugu cinema norm

Directors Tharun Bhascker, Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy discuss the making of Netflix’s first Telugu anthology film ‘Pitta Kathalu’

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Dark, bold and unhinged

Amala Paul, Eesha Rebba, Saanve Megghana and Shruti Haasan get candid about their Telugu anthology film Pitta Kathalu

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Keeping SPIC MACAY going

Kiran Seth on how SPIC MACAY has been reaching out to students during the pandemic

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A theatre, a people and peace

Each year, Bhadrak in Odisha sees a 250-year-old folk theatre called Mogal Tamasha bring Hindus and Muslims together on stage and in life

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Across Kerala on a country boat

Abhijith and his father Bharathan from Thrissur, are on a journey through the lesser-explored waterways of the state on their boat

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Tribute to bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal

Narendra Chanchal, who passed away recently, set the trend for devotional music

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Meet Sadanam Harikumar, the multi-faceted artiste

Sadanam Harikumar, who has won the 2020 Akademi award for sculpture, is also a painter, musician, composer and dancer

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‘Koozhangal’ movie review: A sensational debut from PS Vinothraj that is evocative, visceral and powerful

There has never been a Tamil film that has captured the vastness of rural life in a more austere, art-house fashion. PS Vinothraj knows what are all the basics of filmmaking that is lacking, even in the works of celebrated filmmakers

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Twitter deletes Kangana Ranaut’s tweets over rule violations

The actor has been criticising protesting farmers over their agitations against the Centre’s three farm laws.

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Traditional cookware gains pride of place in modern kitchens

Many households are opting for brass and bell metal utensils, cast iron tawas, earthen pots and more amidst rising awareness of their health benefits

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A Neapolitan at Jamie Oliver’s in Hyderabad

Jamie’s Pizzeria opens it’s first restaurant in South India to an enthusiastic response from Oliver’s fans. We snag a table

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Just pour over it: pour over sachet

These bags are an easy way to get your caffeine fix no matter where you are, offering varying roasts and specialty options. However, are they a substitute to freshly ground beans? We find out

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How Malayali filmmaker Sijo Rocky ended up helming the Marathi movie ‘Preetam’

Kannur-based Sijo Rocky's directorial début ‘Preetam’, which hits screens soon, is set in the heartland of Maharashtra and features a Marathi cast

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Kunal Kohli believes OTT platforms are too finicky and curtail creative process

Following the digital premiere of ‘Lahore Confidential’, filmmaker Kunal Kohli discusses the differences in working patterns between mainstream cinema and OTT platforms

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‘Lahore Confidential’ movie review: An exercise in vain

With little espionage elements and no thrills, this Richa Chadha-starrer fails to justify its classification as a spy thriller

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Bliss’, ‘The Record’ and more

Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek’s sci-fi romantic drama, Australia’s journey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and more, come to the platform

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GM hit by chip shortage, to cut production at four plants

The chip shortage has led several automakers, including Volkswagen AG, Ford Motor Co, Subaru Corp , Toyota Motor Corp, Nissan Motor Co and Stellantis NV, to cut vehicle production.

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Amazon plans AI-powered cameras in delivery vans to improve driver safety

Amazon said in the video that the cameras, developed by transportation technology company Netradyne, use artificial intelligence to provide warnings about speeding and distracted driving among other things.

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AR Rahman to score for war film ‘Pippa’, as well as GVM-Simbu untitled project

Set in the backdrop of 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, ‘Pippa’ will feature Ishaan Khattar, Mrunal Thakur, and Priyanshu Painyuli

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‘The Dig’ movie review: Ralph Feinnes shines in beautifully meditative period drama

A lovely movie about a shining thread of humanity binding the past, present and future, this drama is worth every moment you spend with it

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An international touch: How singer Tanvi Shah re-packaged a Tamil classic

The singer and composer Girishh Gopalakrishnan have worked on P Susheela’s ‘Unnai Kaanadha Kannum’

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Chip crunch to impact global auto production into third quarter, says IHS

AutoForecast Solutions, which tracks industry production plans, on Tuesday forecast production volume impact of 964,000 vehicles in 2021 due to semiconductor shortage.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Snapshots from IFFR 2021: In ‘Landscapes of Resistance’ and ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’, women are at war

How two starkly different films on war made by two remarkably powerful voices are united in their common fight to make a larger political commentary about our times

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Farmers’ protest | Akshay, Ajay and others say 'India against propaganda' after Rihanna, Greta support farmers

In a statement, the MEA said a very small section of farmers in parts of the country have some reservations about the farm reforms

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The evolution of street art and graffiti in South India

Street art and graffiti in India inch closer to the mainstream, now being used as tools to brighten cities, transform neighborhoods and bring communities together

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Arulnithi: ‘Thrillers are my strong zone but I need to do something different’

Arulnithi is steering away from familiar territory with the multi-starrer ‘Kalathil Santhippom’, where he shares screen space with actors Jiiva, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Manjima Mohan

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Old classic cars and some New York jazz at HCAI’s latest in Mamallapuram

Historical Cars Association of India’s latest car show featured classic models whose counterparts had starred in Hollywood films

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‘The Girl On The Train’ trailer: Parineeti Chopra’s murder-mystery looks intriguing

The film is is an official adaptation of Paula Hawkins’ bestselling book by the same name

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Cinematographer Nirav Shah reopens Chennai's original café, Coffee? with a 1999-inspired menu

This time too, it’s a passion project, but with a lot more frills and inclusions such as chicken katsu sandwiches, Buddha bowls, trendy blue pea tea, nitro brews and hazelnut coffee shooters

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How Tamil web-series ‘Vallamai Tharayo’ bridges the gap between digital and TV content

This ‘made for YouTube’ programme starring Shali Nivekas, VJ Parvathy and Kaushick is being telecast on TV

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The coming-of-age story of Rani Rudrama Devi on television

Producers of the Telugu TV serial Rani Rudrama Devi, Alind Srivastava and Nissar Parvez explain why period dramas need a rich storyline to go with its technical brilliance in order to connect with audiences

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Ramin Bahrani to reunite with Aravind Adiga for ‘Amnesty’ adaptation

The project will see Bahrani, Adiga and Netflix team up again after ‘The White Tiger’, based on the Indian author’s Man Booker Prize-winning novel

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Simbu signs new film with Tamil Nadu Movie Makers Sangam

The newly-formed association is headed by his mom Usha Rajendar

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Vaccine passport | how secure is your data stored in it?

A vaccine passport is not physical passport like the name suggests, but an app. Users can download the app on their smartphones and enter details of their recent COVID-19 test result, temperature scans and inoculation information.

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City sees surge in startups catering to sustainable living

Pandemic increases demand for healthier and organic food products

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Golden Globes award ceremony to be bi-coastal event

Several other details are still being worked out for the Feb. 28 ceremony, which is the first major award show in the lead-up tothe Oscars

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Indian documentary ‘Writing with Fire’ wins audience award at Sundance Film Festival

The film chronicles the rise of ‘Khabar Lahariya’, India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women

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Rihanna brings global Twitter attention to farm protests

The 32-year old Rihanna is a native of the Caribbean island nation of Barbados, though she has lived in the United States since 2003

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Volkswagen plans to challenge Google with own autonomous car software

Volkswagen and Daimler are working on their own operating systems for autonomous cars to make sure they have a chance to compete with large tech firms such as Apple and Amazon in the area of electric vehicle data.

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Live chat with Dr Shubham Pant on Instagram @the_hindu

With World Cancer Day on February 4, the oncologist will discuss his latest book and eating right to prevent the disease

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Tesla to recall 135,000 U.S. vehicles under pressure from auto safety regulators

Many complaints had said Tesla required owners to pay to replace the unit once warranties expire. Tesla will replace the defective part and reimburse customers who paid to replace apart that failed because of lifetime wear.

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Indian documentary 'Writing with Fire' wins audience award at Sundance Film Festival

This Indian film follows this ambitious group of Dalit women who run a newspaper.

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Winning the space race with the new Tata Safari

Beefed up brakes and a tweaked suspension set-up make the new Tata Safari a three-row SUV to reckon with

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Kickstart your solo rides with the new Jawa Perak

With its spartan features, the bike, will appeal to those who value aesthetics

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New on Disney+ Hotstar: ‘Live Telecast’, ‘Flora & Ulysses’ and more

Kajal Aggarwal’s supernatural horror series and a superhero adventure film are among the highlights on the platform this week

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An upcoming short film kick starts the discussion on body shaming

Earthling Koushalya on the need to discuss body shaming in her upcoming short film, ‘En Udambu’

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Scuba divers discover a natural arch under the sea bed off Visakhapatnam Coast

Presence of good underwater life and accessibility make it an excellent dive spot, say scuba divers

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A conservationist’s song for saving the grasslands

Ecologist Vasanth Bosco has launched a song to drive home the message of conservation

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Why hobbyists of aquatic plants love growing greens under water

With gardening in general attracting wider interest since the pandemic-induced lockdowns, some with green thumbs are dedicating their downtime to growing aquatic plants

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How schools are taking steps to keep COVID-19 at bay as they get ready to welcome students

Beyond social distancing norms on the playground and sanitising stations in every classroom, schools are turning to tech, science, and Nature to keep COVID-19 at bay

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Ayushmann Khurrana reunites with Anubhav Sinha for ‘Anek’

The movie renuites the duo after 2019’s critically-acclaimed ‘Article 15’, which revolved around the caste divide in the country.

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‘Black Panther’ director developing Wakanda TV series for Disney+

Ryan Coogler is developing a streaming television series set in the movie’s fictional futuristic kingdom of Wakanda

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Apple MacBook Air M1 review : The innovation is strong with this one

We took the M1-powered MacBook Air for a ride and our heads are still spinning. We get into why this ultrabook is a great base model from Apple.

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Home-grown brands Hidesign and Fabindia launch their first joint location store in Chennai

The next joint store will open in Ahmedabad, followed by one in Agra

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Singer Jonita Gandhi on how musicians are creatively adapting in the time of COVID-19

Jonita Gandhi also talks about her latest Tamil number ‘Pudhidhai’ that chronicles simpler times in Madras from the movie, ‘Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee’

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Get down, dirty and creative

The experience tour at Creative Bee Natural Dye Farm in Hyderabad encourages visitors to learn a craft, or two

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Meet the IT professional who bikepacked 3,000 kilometres on his second hand cycle, between Zoom meetings

Andrew Menezes worked from dhabas and small roadside eateries by day and slept at dharamshalas and lodges by night

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Marilyn Manson denies Evan Rachel Wood’s abuse allegations

The rocker was dropped by his record label on Monday after actor Evan Rachel Wood accused her ex-fiancé of sexual and other physical abuse

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IFFK to open with Bosnian film 'Quo Vadis, Aida'

The film is based on the 1995 Srebenica massacre and will be the opening film on February 10

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Non-bailable warrant issued against director Shankar

With this, the proceedings commenced in the Metropolitan Magistrate Court–II, Egmore.

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Inside LVMH Watch Week 2021



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Monday, February 1, 2021

20 years of Gautham Menon: A retrospective on his movies, romance and everything in between

Along with ‘Minnale’, the prolific filmmaker-actor completes two eventful decades in the industry today, and looks back upon his films, family and career choices with fascinating insight — but what’s next?

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Meet Mathachan KJ who grows pearls in his farm in Kerala

This farmer from Kasargod has been doing it for the past 22 years

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How to bathe?

Experts explain the steps and also give tips to choose the right bath products

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‘Riders of Justice’ movie review: Mads Mikkelsen does a Mads Mikkelsen in a first-rate drama that is not-bad in the middle parts

Anders Thomas Jensen’s screenplay has ample scope to deliver what you are looking for: drama, comedy and revenge. But you do feel the tendency to overstuff the film with underwritten backstories

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Go summer festive with Payal Singhal x Indya

Payal Singhal’s signature looks get an affordable and accessible makeover in this summer festive line that is perfect for intimate post-pandemic gatherings

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Ace cinematographer Nivas passes away

He shot films such as 16 Vayathinile,Mohiniyattam and Sagara Sangamam

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Mike McMahan talks about 'Star Trek: Lower Decks'

The creator of the animated series says there are plenty of stories to be told of the support crew on a not-so-important spaceship

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Kaaliraathri — a Malayalam short film on the horrors of patriarchy

Bishwas Balan on directing the short ‘Kaaliraathri’, which has been getting significant attention on the festival circuit

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Driven to perform: Nalneesh Neel Sagar

Actor Nalneesh Neel Sagar talks about his ‘Vitillgo lips’ act in Netflix’s The White Tiger

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Guru Savan makes his directorial début with Senapura

In his upcoming début film, Senapura, Guru Savan has threaded together tales of oppression and pain into something he hopes will bear the fruit of 16 years of labour in cinema

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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli reveal daughter's name

Sharma said that the arrival of Vamika has been a blessing for them.

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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli reveal daughter's name

Sharma said that the arrival of Vamika has been a blessing for them.

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Meet Sainath Menon who has been documenting the built heritage of Kerala’s northern districts

Sainath says he was motivated to set out on such a journey after he saw several posts on social media that lamented the vanishing of Kerala’s vernacular architecture, landscape, sacred groves, ponds, rituals and customs

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Padma Shri at 105, meet the Coimbatore grandma who is giving a leg up to organic farming

She is 105 years old and still wakes up before the sun to head to the fields. Meet R Pappammal, an organic farmer from Coimbatore who was awarded the Padma Shri for agriculture this year

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Bamboo artist from Kerala teaches himself a nose flute instrument played by a tribe in the Philippines

Meet the bamboo artist from Kerala who has mastered the art of playing a tongali, a nose flute instrument used by tribes in the Philippines

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The coaches of Instagram tell us how to fight workout challenges

In step with these fit-fluencer coaches

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‘FAU-G’ game review: Is this a battle royale, with added masala?

The wait is over, and the much-hyped FAU-G is finally here, in the form of its first campaign mode — and it offers a mixed experience

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