Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Rajinikanth to be bestowed with Dada Saheb Phalke award

The honour is considered India’s highest award in cinema.

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A solo ride across India with an easel

Artist Prasanth KP is painting his way across the country on a bike piled with canvases, brushes and a tripod

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Weave it yourself

Compact looms at the Co-optex is open for the public to use and experience the sheer joy of weaving

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Ramasseri idli has put a small village in Palakkad on the food map of India

The popular Ramasseri idli, a fusion of an idli and a dosa, has a distinctive texture

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Karthi interview: Making a commercial film is the toughest

How the actor’s gut instinct made him choose ‘Sulthan’, which hits screens this Friday

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Online communities to swap, share or exchange seeds and plants are on the rise

Instead of buying at nurseries, gardening enthusiasts are trading plants and seeds via Facebook groups

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A peek at five most affordable turbo-petrol cars and SUVs on sale in India today

We list those that offer you value for money

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A close look at Mercedes-Benz GLC

...and touch upon all that is new across the 2021 range

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New on Disney+ Hotstar in April: ‘Nomadland’, ‘Big Shot’, ‘Mare of Easttown’

The Oscar-nominated drama starring Frances McDormand, John Stamos’ high school comedy, and Kate Winslet’s new murder-mystery series are the highlights on the platform this month — along with the 93rd Academy Awards

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When the season’s last fleet of migratory birds flew over Madurai

Photographer S Venkatesh captures flamingos and several other rare birds in Madurai's water tanks as the migration season of the birds draws to a close

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‘Thalapathy 65’ pooja held, Kavin of ‘Bigg Boss’ part of project

The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, and produced by Sun Pictures

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In Tamil Nadu, political rallies are fuelled by biryani, but this year the sales is yet to pick up

In Tamil Nadu, political rallies are fuelled by biryani. Although sales are slower this year, the cadre’s favourite cooks are gearing up for assembly elections

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Britney Spears on ‘Framing Britney Spears’ documentary: I cried for two weeks

The critically-acclaimed New York Times documentary took an inside look at the iconic singer’s rise to fame, her mid-2000’s struggles, and the #FreeBritney social media movement

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Sriram Venu: Pawan Kalyan can take ‘Vakeel Saab’ to the masses

Director Sriram Venu talks about balancing the star power of Pawan Kalyan with the core idea of ‘Pink’, in the Telugu remake ‘Vakeel Saab’

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Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Joji’ to premiere April 7 on Amazon Prime Video

The film is inspired by Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘Macbeth’, and is directed by Dileesh Pothan

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Benjamin Daimary: ‘Northeastern States more tolerant of LGBTQ persons’

Benjamin Daimary, India’s first gay actor to win a National Film Award, opens up on acceptance

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Former ‘Bigg Boss’ contestant Ajaz Khan arrested in drugs case

He was initially detained by the NCB Mumbai zonal unit on Tuesday.

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‘Northeastern States more tolerant of LGBTQ persons’

Benjamin Daimary, India’s first gay actor to win a national award, opens up on acceptance

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Turning 3D waste into vehicle parts

The parts have better chemical and moisture resistance, and are 7% lighter and cost 10% lesser than conventional versions, the automotive company noted.

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Rahul Dua, Shridhar Venkataramana and Anubhav Singh Bassi look back on at their journey from isolation to getting back on stage

A year on, the three stand-up comedians talk about virtual shows, lost tours, cancelled shows and the struggle to get accustomed to hearing laughter through a screen

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Seth Rogen: Emma Watson did not storm off the sets of ‘This Is The End’

Rogen said there was miscommunication between him and Watson that led her to an “uncomfortable position”

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Manifest’, ‘Anbirkiniyal’ and more

Season 3 of a fan-favourite supernatural drama and the Tamil remake of Malayalam hit ‘Helen’ are the highlights on the platform this week

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‘Pesaha’ appam is a must on Maundy Thursday in many Christian households in Kerala

‘Pesaha’ appam, an unleavened bread made of rice flour, is cooked in many Christian households

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Madhav and Prateek join hands for Tamil single ‘Ennodu Vaa’

This breezy number, composed by Madhav Krishna and Prateek Gandhi, is about a girl and her pet dog, their daily routine and what happens when she moves out

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I had my doubts about pulling off the role in ‘Aarkkariyam’: Biju Menon

The actor discusses playing a septuagenarian in his upcoming movie directed by Sanu John Varughese and his 25-year journey in Malayalam cinema

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Do a salsa and more at Miss Margarita in South Delhi

Mexican food has a number of ingredients Indians love, and Miss Margarita in South Delhi taps into this

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Pandemic shaped art

Four artists channel their personal and collective memories of a year dominated by COVID-19

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Love Dakhni comedy? This Hyderabad content creator is making people laugh with his skits

Gaining popularity for his Dakhni comedy content, Mohammed Furkhan Ahmed makes unique rhyming videos to the ‘marfa’ beat

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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ series adds Joel Edgerton, Kumail Nanjiani

The special event show, which will see McGregor reprising his role of the iconic Jedi Master, will begin shooting in April

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K-pop outfit BTS slams anti-Asian racism in the West

The South Korean boy band posted a statement on social media in both Korean and English, accompanied with the hashtags #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate

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‘Monster Hunter Rise’ review : Packed with fun mechanics

The massive 'Monster Hunter' video game series goes portable, with some surprising tweaks up its sleeve to keep the series fresh

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‘The Irregulars’ review: Sherlock Holmes spin-off is a satisfying supernatural diversion

Based on the Baker Street Irregulars, the series on Netflix offers mystery and monster seekers enough to root for

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This is what happens when artificial intelligence meets emotional intelligence

An AI-powered tool developed by the University of Stanford can be used to understand the emotional intent in great works of visual art

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‘The Courier’ movie review: Throwback spy-thriller that delivers on its promise

The cast is exceptional and held together by Benedict Cumberbatch’s virtuoso performance as Wynne

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This Korean dance-fashion show is where tradition meets modernity

Dance-fashion performance Fever hopes to revisit Korean traditions with a contemporary outlook

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This Korean dance-fashion show is where tradition meets modernity

Dance-fashion performance Fever hopes to revisit Korean traditions with a contemporary outlook

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Russell Crowe joins ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ cast

The film, directed by filmmaker-writer Taika Waititi, is currently in production in Australia

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The trailer of Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Vakeel Saab’ looks promising

Director Sriram Venu’s ‘Vakeel Saab’ is the Telugu remake of the Hindi film ‘Pink’, starring Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan, Nivetha Thomas, Anjali and Ananya Nagalla

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Monday, March 29, 2021

No Oscars for Hong Kong for first time since 1969

It won’t be broadcast here next month.

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Watch | Icelandic volcano's first eruption in 900 years

A video on the volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland

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Mosaic art is seeing a resurgence

From stained glass works in churches, to murals in public spaces and high-end wall art, mosaic art grew popular during the pandemic

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Rare Marathi films make way to NFAI vaults

The prints, which are in the 16mm and 35mm format, also contain some important Hindi films.

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I’ve had many humbling moments on ‘The Apprentice’, says Niraj Puran Rao

Competing in ‘The Apprentice ONE Championship’, which combines business and martial arts, Pune-based Niraj Puran Rao talks about representing India and why ‘biz talk’ in sports should be highlighted

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A game developer and a scientist show an automated future in this game

It is an online game in which users can try out possible options to pursue in an increasingly automated working environment.

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My best work is yet to come: Ranjith Ambady

Winner of the National Award for best make-up, the artiste talks about pushing boundaries in his line of work

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Surabhi natakam takes the online streaming route

Hyderabad’s iconic family theatre group, Sri Venkateswara Surabhi Theatre, is moving online with a month-long programme

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This Korean dance-fashion show is where tradition meets modernity

Dance-fashion performance Fever hopes to revisit Korean traditions with a contemporary outlook

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Speaking out about periods

Actor Tisca Chopra's book What's Up With Me? is a conversation starter between parents and tweens on puberty and periods

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

‘Apples and Oranges’, awarded the National Award for the Best Educational Film, teaches acceptance despite diversity

Rukshana Tabassum chats about her National Award-winning film that teaches acceptance and tolerance

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Fashion filmmakers on the rise

Meet the directors who are showing us new ways to see fashion, with films that are immersive and experimental

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India a potential market for recently-launched new-gen Panamera sedan: Porsche

"For sure, India can also become a Panamera market in future.”

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Sonakshi Sinha wraps up 'Fallen' shoot

Sinha penned a long note as her portions for the series came to an end.

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

Rahman dons a new hat for 99 Songs

After two decades as composer, the movie is the Academy Award winner’s debut as writer-producer

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Four Kerala artists on an all-India trip to discover the country

Travelling in a car, they are funding the journey by holding roadside exhibitions and selling their works

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Four Kerala artists on an all-India trip to discover the country

Travelling in a car, they are funding the journey by holding roadside exhibitions and selling their works

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Notes from Mandu

The monuments echo with a love story way ahead of its time

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Kong Flody and pig trotter soup

Pig trotter soup is a popular dish in the local cuisine of Shillong. It scores high both in nutritional value and taste

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A crime thriller in the digital age

Director Sajit Warrier on the making of his cyber crime thriller ‘Chakravyuh...’ streaming on MX Player

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Artist gives longer life to oil paintings

Kochi-based artist Suresh TR has come up with a gel-based reagent that can protect oil paintings from fungus

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‘Thellavarithe Guruvaram’ review: In pursuit of love

A simple narration of a reluctant couple finding love in each other

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New ‘Transformers’ movie in the works at Paramount

Filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto has boarded the team as the director

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HC asks Nani film ‘V’ makers to decide if they will meet Sakshi Malik’s demand

Actress sued Venkateshwara Creations, the makers of ‘V’ over the use of her image in the film, released on a streaming service in September 2020, without her permission

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6Qs with Dr Bill Lumsden of Glenmorangie Company

Whisky’s Willy Wonka shares a few favourites

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Dr Bill Lumsden has his cake and drinks it too

From creating a Glenmorangie single malt inspired by grandma’s cake to another designed for mixologists, whisky's Willy Wonka is ready for a changing world

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Saiyami Kher: Sports is my first love

Actor Saiyami Kher, who will be seen next in the Nagarjuna-starrer ‘Wild Dog’, hopes to crack the Ironman challenge in 2022

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DESIGNING THE URBAN

How to synthesise projects, plans, and policies and create a more liveable city. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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‘One’ Malayalam movie review: Mammootty’s political drama fails to hit the highs

The actor’s towering screen presence holds the film together, even when the script falters

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‘Kurup’ teaser: Dulquer Salmaan brings his A-game to crime biopic

Directed by Srinath Rajendran, the film also stars the likes of Sobhita Dhulipala and Indrajith Sukumaran

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‘Saina’ movie review: Too cute for a biopic, too easy for a sports film

Saina Nehwal’s inspiring journey is reduced to a mere cinematic template, specifically aimed to leave a positive note on children. Shouldn’t the adults care too?

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Fashion filmmakers on the rise

Meet the directors who are showing us new ways to see fashion, with films that are immersive and experimental

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Wong Kar Wai addresses controversy surrounding the 4K restoration of his films

The legendary filmmaker is currently busy supervising the 4K restorations of his older work, compiled in a new box set from the Criterion Collection

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New on Netflix this week: ‘Run’, ‘The Serpent’ and more

Sarah Paulson’s psychological thriller, and a crime drama on the life of serial killer Charles Sobhraj, are the highlights on the platform this week

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Tried the vegan cookies and and keto meals at 45th Avenue, Hyderabad?

45th Avenue in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, from The House of Karachi Bakery brings in European cuisine for vegan and keto diners

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‘Pagglait’ movie review: An insightful tale of repression and tragedy, taking pride in its simplicity

At the heart of it all, lies the power-packed yet unostentatious performance by Sanya Malhotra, who brings the lead character to life with much aplomb

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‘Rang De’ review: An entertaining romantic comedy drama

Keerthy Suresh and Nithiin shine in this coming-of-age story steeped in humour

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Meet the team behind 'Pagglait'

A video interview with Sanya Malhotra, Sayani Gupta and director Umesh Bist of 'Pagglait'

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‘I find robots harmless’: Radhika Apte shares her OK Computer experience

How Radhika Apte adapted to working with machines for the sci-fi comedy, releasing today on Disney+Hotstar

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Celebrating AR Rahman: Chennai’s film fraternity roots for ‘99 Songs’

From director Shankar to actor Sivakarthikeyan, Kollywood’s who’s who came together for AR Rahman's 99 Songs, releasing on April 16

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‘Arrested Development’ star Jessica Walter dies aged 80

The Emmy-winning actress appeared in dozens of TV shows and films such as Clint Eastwood’s ‘Play Misty for Me’ and her 1966 breakout role ‘Grand Prix’

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Centella asiatica’s beauty mark

Tracing the roots of this hero ingredient found in everything from cica creams to beauty routines

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Who should we take health advices from? Book excerpt from ‘Change: How To Make Big Things Happen’ by Damon Centola

Should doctors be role models for the healthy lifestyles they advocate? Would you take dieting advice from an overweight physician? Actually, it depends on the patient

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Pakistani rock band Strings call it quits after 33 years

The group took to social media on Thursday evening to announce their decision to disband, saying that the members will share an “inseparable bond”

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‘Aranya’/‘Kaadan’ movie review: The jungle giants deserved better

Rana Daggubati is the stoic, saving grace of this middling man Vs animal drama

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

‘OK Computer’ review: Absurdist comedy that is both effective and okay

Creators Pooja Shetty, Neil Pagedar and Anand Gandhi have an outrageous premise at hand but somewhere lose control of the show’s ‘sur’

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Celebrate an eco-friendly Holi with organic and skin-safe colours

As Holi nears, here is a look at some home-grown brands that offer organic, skin-safe colours to make your celebrations guilt-free

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt summoned by court in relation to their movie 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'

The film is based on a novel by S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges, and is being being produced by Bhansali Productions.

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The Artist Spud holds first solo exhibition

A chat with Bengaluru’s anonymous The Artist Spud, whose work has been creating a buzz from busking spots to art galleries

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Ratika Haksar’s artistic tribute to spring

The Chennai-based artist-designer’s All Things Floral showcases a collection of sculpture paintings and saris

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Art across the Palk Strait

The rich cross-border collaboration and exchange between Sri Lanka and India has been halted by the pandemic

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Laxmipriya Mohapatra: Trailblazer and inspiration

Laxmipriya Mohapatra was the first dancer to perform the then-unnamed Odissi on stage

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High notes of Holi

In Hindi cinema, the tradition of ‘hori’, celebrating the love of Radha and Krishna, has always been big

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What makes Imman’s music click

Looking beyond the composer’s National Award winning song

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Invincible’ season one, ‘The Illegal’ and more

A new adult animated superhero series and an immigrant drama starring Suraj Sharma are the highlights on the platform this week

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The smell and taste of lemongrass at Azuma Kara in Delhi

Azuma Kara is the new address for Oriental meals in South Delhi

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Khansaama recreates Kallan Bawarchi’s food in Delhi-NCR

Khansaama in the Walled City is recreating Kallan Bawarchi’s magic recipes and delivering food across Delhi-NCR

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‘Kala’ movie review: A mindless celebration of violence

Vagueness is the hallmark of this Tovino Thomas-starrer all through, which leaves too much to our imagination

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R Madhavan tests positive for COVID-19, references ‘3 Idiots’

Like his character Farhan from the Rajkumar Hirani directorial, Madhavan quipped he had followed in the footsteps of Aamir Khan’s Rancho here too

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Sthaayi theatre brings out its latest Tamil play 'Hayavadana' in Coimbatore

The play is directed by Thirunavakkarasu and is a tribute to Girish Karnad and BV Karanth

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The chef who lost her sense of smell 30 years before the COVID-19 pandemic

As this writer recovers from COVID-19, she speaks to a chef who lost her sense of smell 30 years ago

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Cool off with some dahi vada

Some dishes and drinks have been irrefutable Holi playmates for aeons. This year, snuggle at home with one such universal favourite — dahi vada, with all its shapes, flavours and toppings

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Traditions, rituals and cuisine of the Thanjavur Maharastrian community has been documented by Jaishri P. Rao in her book

Jaishri P Rao documents the 350 years’ old rich culinary and cultural heritage of the Thanjavur Maharashtrian community

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‘No Zoom’ option at Oscars causes backlash, with several nominees unable to attend

Multiple nominees who live outside the United States and those still under pandemic restrictions will not be able to take part in the ceremony

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‘Karnan’ controversy: Mari Selvaraj makes changes to ‘Pandarathi Puranam’

The use of the term “Pandarathi” was labelled offensive to certain communities in Tamil Nadu, and has been changed now

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Actor Sway Bhatia on being empowered on the sets of ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’

Set to portray a fierce ice hockey player in Disney’s The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Indian-American actor Sway Bhatia chats about continuing the legacy of a fan-favourite underdog story alongside a new set of talents

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‘The Illegal’ movie review: Immigrant drama doesn’t quite hit the mark

While the film is engaging and works for its sincerity, the clichés in this Suraj Sharma-starrer make this an overall tepid watch

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Cary Joji Fukunaga to direct Legendary’s ‘Tokyo Ghost’

The storyline is set in the year 2089, when humanity has become fully addicted to technology as an escape from reality

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Mira Nair to direct ‘National Treasure’ series for Disney Plus

The new show explores the timely issues of identity, community, historical authorship and patriotism

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The widow who wouldn’t cry: Sanya Malhotra on ‘Pagglait’

Sanya Malhotra’s characters are never predictable and in her latest film, ‘Pagglait’, the challenge has been to get audiences to empathise with a woman who cannot grieve

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Swimming pool precautions in COVID times

Swimming pools and trainers are putting protocols in place to make sure people stay safe, but doctors say it is best to avoid a crowd

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A year in lockdown: Evolution of the work desk

This time, last year, we were lounging in bed, our laptops perched on a messy pile of pillows. The work desk has come a long way since then

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Tamil actor Pallu Babu found dead

Pallu Babu was found dead in an autorickshaw

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Kerala Assembly Elections | An iconic satire’s reemergence in the time of elections

Panchavadippalam film posters dot several parts of city

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When Chai Met Toast is back on the road with a multi-city tour

One of the first Indian bands to restart multi-city tours, Kochi band When Chai Met Toast is in Chennai for its final gig

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Aravind Kaushik’s film promo goes viral

The director started a virtual promotion for his latest film, ‘Steel Paathre Samaan’, which has received response from Kannada film actors too

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This singer is the parody king of Kerala’s election season

Kochi-based Abdul Khadar Kakkanad has been writing and recording tracks since the late 1990s, and is very much part of the poll fervour this year as well

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‘Thalapathy 65’: Pooja Hegde cast as Vijay’s co-star

The action-thriller is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, and produced by Sun Pictures, while Anirudh Ravichander will compose music for the project

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Lockdown anniversary: Visiting a theatre to drinking at a bar, the simple joys we missed

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. To mark one year of the first lockdown, we asked our reporters what slices of life they value a whole lot more, after spending months deprived of them

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Amole Gupte on ‘Saina’: Biopics are not Madame Tussauds

Filmmaker Amole Gupte discusses adapting the inspiring story of sports personality, Saina Nehwal, for the screen

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Lockdown anniversary: Visiting a theatre to drinking at a bar, the simple joys we missed

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. To mark one year of the first lockdown, we asked our reporters what slices of life they value a whole lot more, after spending months deprived of them

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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ movie review: A no-holds-barred monster spectacle for the ages

The two Titans face off against each other in the ultimate battle, but is there another kaijƫ around?

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These people moved back in with their parents in 2020; what have they learned?

For many, the lockdowns of 2020 meant moving back in with families. As we march towards the first anniversary of lockdown, we look back on a year that changed the idea of relationships, personal space and gratitude

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A year in lockdown: How the pandemic changed the way we cook and dine

Our last unmasked night out at a restaurant was a year ago. The pandemic, and a year at the sink, has changed how we cook and dine

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Prabhu Solomon: Rana Daggubati was a perfect fit for ‘Kaadan’

Filmmaker Prabhu Solomon explains why the film revolves around a story that needs to be told

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Adarsh Gourav wins Rising Star award at Asian World Film Festival

The ‘White Tiger’ actor also bagged a leading actor BAFTA nomination earlier this month

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‘Black Widow’ release set for July 9, will hit theatres and stream on Disney Plus simultaneously

‘Cruella’, the prequel to ‘101 Dalmatians’ that serves as an origin story for iconic villain, is arriving as scheduled on May 28

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Aamir Khan tests positive for COVID-19, in self-quarantine

Just last week, the actor announced that he had decided to leave social media

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

When Mohanlal met artist Namboodiri

Akhil Sathyan’s 'Gandharvan — Two legends and a painting', a short film on Mohanlal and artist Namboodiri, is a unique work of art

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AVM Productions enter OTT space, announce crime-thriller ‘Tamil Stalkers’

The series is inspired from a real-life film piracy group, and will stream on SonyLIV

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Diesel or petrol?

Diesel or petrol?I am planning to buy the new 2021 Jeep Compass. Can you please help me choose between the diesel and petrol variants? I have read and

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Mercedes’ E-Class gets a facelift

The vehicle is as enjoyable from behind the wheel, as it is from the back seat, with little to complain about the overall package

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We break down Honda CB350RS’ new design

Tweaked ergonomics, decent amounts of grip and a sporty profile, add to the bike’s charm

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Couples of different age groups on how the lockdown has been a life-changer

India declared a country-wide lockdown on March 24, 2020. One year later, couples from different age groups look back at what isolating as a family taught them

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Hollywood actor George Segal dies at age 87, says his wife

Charming and witty, Segal excelled in dramatic and comedic roles and had a life-long passion for the banjo.

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Lalitha of Hyderabad Sisters, no more

The passing of Lalitha came as a shock to the classical music world

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Bengaluru cinematographer’s Kapoor connect

BS Basavaraj remembers the time Shashi Kapoor gave him a lift

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Arjun Mathur: I’m entering a new phase in my career

How actor Arjun Mathur, in demand after the success of ‘Made in Heaven’, prepared for ‘Silence...Can You Hear It?’

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Nagarjuna: I had been holding the gun wrong all along

Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni opens up on filming in the mountains post lockdown, and how training to play an NIA officer in ‘Wild Dog’ proved to be an eye-opener

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In Hyderabad’s Shrishti Art Gallery, a touch of humour and satire

‘Licence to Laugh’ is an exhibition where art gets interactive through board games, puzzles and paintings with comic book elements

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Relocate your 9-to-5, with some coffee

For those who had enough of the work-from-home environment, cafés, workcations and co-working offices are providing alternative spaces

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A thumbs up for COVID vaccination with a song by doctors

How medical professionals, belonging to the class of ‘78 from Madurai Medical College, have come out with a ‘Covid Vaccine Song’ to leave a positive message on vaccination

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A thumbs up for COVID vaccination with a song by doctors

How medical professionals, belonging to the class of ‘78 from Madurai Medical College, have come out with a ‘Covid Vaccine Song’ to leave a positive message on vaccination

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Jamie Foxx to portray Mike Tyson in new series ‘Tyson’

This isn’t the only adaptation of the Tyson story in the works, with Hulu also developing ‘Iron Mike’ with Margot Robbie as one of the executive producers

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Looking ahead: Tamada Media rides the digital boom

In its 10th year, Tamada Media looks back at its many achievements with pride

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Seth Rogen joins cast of Steven Spielberg’s next movie

The untitled movie is said to be loosely based on Spielberg’s childhood growing up in Arizona

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Netflix to bring Keanu Reeves’ ‘Brzrkr’ comic to screen

Actor has teamed up with Netflix to develop a live-action film and anime series adaptation of his BOOM! Studios comic series

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Oscar-nominated ‘Nomadland’ to release in India on April 2

The film has garnered six nominations at the Oscars including the best picture, best actress and the best director nod

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Monday, March 22, 2021

‘Thalaivi’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut shines in Jayalalithaa biopic

Directed by Vijay, the biopic is set for a theatrical release on April 23

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What is happening on the sets of ‘Hostel’ starring Ashok Selvan and Priya Bhavani Shankar?

We interact with the cast and crew of ‘Hostel’, a college campus story directed by Sumanth Radhakrishnan

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Rich haul for Malayalam cinema at 67th National Film Awards

Director Priyadarshan’s ‘Marakkar: Arabbikkadalinte Simham’ winning best Feature Film led the list of honours

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How dancer Anuradha Venkataraman interpreted Dante through the ‘Mahabharata’

Sometimes East can meet West as VIDEODANTE a dance production by Instabili Vaganti proves

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Actor Suraj Sharma describes his acting journey

The Life of Pi actor, says it was all about learning, unlearning and understanding, with a lot of room to grow

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Indian Sonal Naroth helped make face shields in New York when the pandemic struck

Art director Sonal Naroth discusses her photo story on grandparents and explains why she dreams of working in Indian films

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67th National Film Awards: Complete list (updating)

The 67th National Film Awards are currently being announced in New Delhi

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Fishing for sport grows popular in India

Angling grew as a sport during the unhurried days of the pandemic

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Actor Kartik Aaryan tests positive for COVID-19

The actor has been shooting for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ with Kiara Advani and Tabu

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An e-commerce startup from Coimbatore designs planners on positivity

A startup that designs planners looks at how the physical act of putting pen to paper to write down one’s goals can be rewarding

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How inmates at Thiruvananthapuram zoo are beating the heat

Diet has been tweaked and sprinklers and showers have been installed

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Make a fashion statement with your mask

From a hastily re-purposed scarf to designer pieces strung with pearls, these essentials have evolved into popular, stylish accessories

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These people moved back in with their parents in 2020; what have they learned?

For many, the lockdowns of 2020 meant moving back in with families. As we march towards the first anniversary of lockdown, we look back on a year that changed the idea of relationships, personal space and gratitude

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How to clean your teeth

Experts explain the right way to clean your teeth to keep them strong and healthy

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Yasaswi Kondepudi is Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’s next singing icon

Hailing from Kakinada, Yasaswi Kondepudi is a student of medicine

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These family-friendly video games will even keep your grandfather entertained

With the summer break coming up, beat the outdoor heat and get a little healthy competition going with some entertaining video games, from sporty FIFA to the adorable Overcooked 2

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Anoushka Shankar’s experiments with the sitar

Her latest single, ‘Sister Susannah’ out today, sitar exponent Anoushka Shankar talks about ‘de-exotifying’ the instrument

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These family-friendly video games will even keep your Thatha entertained

With the summer break coming up, beat the outdoor heat and get a little healthy competition going with some entertaining video games, from sporty FIFA to the adorable Overcooked 2

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Fahadh joins Allu Arjun’s Pushpa

Multilingual film ‘Pushpa’, directed by Sukumar, will see Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil take on Allu Arjun

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Adivi Sesh in the next 'HIT'

The new Telugu thriller produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and presented by Nani, will have Adivi Sesh investigating a crime in Andhra Pradesh

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Shanaya Kapoor to make Bollywood debut with Dharma Productions

Karan Johar made the announcement about Shanaya, who starred in Netflix series ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’

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Rani Mukerji to star in intense drama ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’

Billed as an untold story about a journey of a mother’s battle against an entire country, the movie will be directed by Ashima Chibber

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Photographer Joseph Radhik, of celeb weddings Jonas-Chopra and Sharma-Kohli, takes us behind the scenes

There is more to Joseph Radhik’s life than endless sangeeths and wedding parties. It is also about taking quick decisions and saving his lens from revellers. The photographer also chats about his part in Netflix series ‘The Big Day’

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

Fahadh Faasil to play antagonist in Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’

The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Dhananjay and Sunil

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Sagar Sarhadi, writer of ‘Kabhi Kabhie’, ‘Silsila’, dead

Sarhadi breathed his last at his residence in the neighbourhood of Sion in Mumbai

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Noted Odissi dancer Laxmipriya Mohapatra dies at 86

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over her death and paid tributes to the departed soul

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

The autumn of 82: a lifelong fascination with films and Parveen Babi

Growing up in a movie-obsessed small town under the gentle shadow of Parveen Babi’s alluring ‘Oho’

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93rd Academy Awards: Glenn Weiss will return to direct Oscars ceremony

The show will mark Weiss’ sixth straight year directing the Oscars

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Joseph Radhik, who shot weddings of celebrities like Jonas-Chopra and Sharma-Kohli, tells us what goes on behind the scenes

There is more to his life than endless sangeet and wedding parties. It is also about taking quick decisions and saving his lens from revellers

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Sunshine and sausages: Ready for a picnic

Some good picnic advice

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Jaaved Jaaferi introduces viewers to various aspects of the animal kingdom, some funny and a few fierce

'Animals Gone Wild' will also feature the actor in different avatars

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Indian digital artists are exploring the latest craze: Cryptoart

A non-fungible token proves a digital work’s authenticity using blockchain technology, making it a hot commodity on the market

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Daniel Radcliffe to play villain in Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum adventure flick

Adam and Aaron Nee, best known for the 2015 indie ‘Band of Robbers’, will direct the project ‘The Lost City of D’

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Theatre for Change’s documentary on water consumption

H20, directed by Sujatha Balakrishnan, will release on World Water Day

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FIAF Award for Amitabh Bachchan: Scorsese, Nolan praise Bollywood superstar

During a virtual showcase, the Indian star was bestowed with the FIAF Award for his dedication and contribution to the preservation of the world’s film heritage

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ interview with Oprah Winfrey: On family, film and spirituality

The multihyphenate virtually sat down with queen of talk shows for the Discovery+ show, that delves into the inspirations of famous figures in popular culture

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Friday, March 19, 2021

As tourism opens up, a woman undertakes a car journey across India to encourage people to return to travel

Mitra Satheesh, a 40-year-old mother of two, is on Oru Desi Drive, a car journey across India.

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Kunchacko Boban on his two very different roles in ‘Mohan Kumar Fans’ and the due-for-release ‘Nayattu’

With two back-to-back Malayalam releases, Kunchacko Boban hopes audiences will step into cinema halls back again

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Clubhouse a sandbox for talking 'influencers'

Launched nearly a year ago, Clubhouse -- which has already encountered a censorship hiccup in China -- is looking to establish itself as the standard-bearer for audio-only social media

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‘She’s All That’ remake lands at Netflix

The film features TikTok sensation-turned-actor Addison Rae and ‘Cobra Kai’ star Tanner Buchanan as well as original star Rachael Leigh Cook

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Jamie Foxx, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, January Jones to lead action-thriller ‘God Is a Bullet’

Filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, will direct the feature, which is based on the novel of the same name by Boston Teran

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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’: Dibakar Banerjee reunites with Ekta Kapoor

The duo are teaming up again after over a decade for the sequel of their critically-acclaimed drama ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha’

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Armie Hammer under investigation for sexual assault

The actor is the main suspect in a sexual assault that was reported to the LAPD

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‘Allen v. Farrow’ review: A biased tale of a broken family, masquerading as an investigative piece

The HBO series is a gripping watch, but does little to no investigation of its own to provide new information to its viewers

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HBO Max announces documentary series on actor Brittany Murphy

She died in 2009, under mysterious circumstances, at the age of 32

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‘Chaavu Kaburu Challaga’ movie review: A diluted plot spoils the party

This Karthikeya, Lavanya Tripathi and Aamani film has a promising storyline, but doesn’t make a mark

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Much ado about nothing: why we need to stop fiction from affecting our tender sentiments

If you want to distil the demand for the banning of Bombay Begums for further silliness, allow me to help

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Four young artists give colourful facelift to several walls in Hyderabad

Four young artists are giving a colourful facelift to several walls in Hyderabad, forging a fresh path for their peers in the process

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‘The Big Bull’ trailer: Abhishek Bachchan in top-notch form

Directed by Kookie Gulati, the film will will stream from April 8 on Disney+ Hotstar

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Cinema’s new mentors in the South

They are open to working with strangers and first timers, to help these filmmakers navigate both on-set challenges and film festivals. The only requirement: fresh ideas and talent

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‘Chaavu Kaburu movie Challaga’ review: A diluted plot spoils the party

This Karthikeya, Lavanya Tripathi and Aamani film has a promising storyline, but doesn’t make a mark

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‘Mosagallu’ movie review: Questions of money and morality

Jeffrey Gee Chin, Vishnu Manchu and Kajal Aggarwal put forth a partly engaging film based on the 300-million-dollar IRS scam

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‘Calls’ series review: A potentially strong signal with not as much impact as promised

Fede Álvarez’s latest production ‘Calls’ is not effective in raising the goosebumps and panic it promises

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New on Netflix this week: ‘Pagglait’, ‘The Irregulars’ and more

Sanya Malhotra’s moving comedy about a widow’s inability to grieve and a British crime drama based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are the highlights on the platform this week

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Picasso’, ‘Kapatadhaari’ and more

A new Marathi feature about a father-son relationship is the highlight on the platform this week

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Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s 'Anand' lives on

The classic starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna, that just turned 50, has not lost a bit of its charm

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Models, have a backup plan

Veteran model Lakshmi Rana, who is organising training camps in the capital, says aspirants must understand the business of fashion

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‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ movie review: A marathon passion project that mostly works

Snyder pours his heart and soul into making the indulgent movie of his dreams, that gives the fans exactly what they wanted

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‘One has to be a filmmaker at heart’ : Rahul Raj

Composer Rahul Raj explains why it is important to think like a filmmaker while scoring for movies

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When music became portable

Looking back, the mix-tape cassette was the first step in being able to make our own entertainment choices

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Right choice of compositions

The judicious selection of ragas and kritis by both Nithyasree and Pantula Rama made their concerts stand out

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The songs of Mylapore

As the Panguni festival returns after the lockdown, a look at Papanasam Sivan’s compositions around the event

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Talamaddale, in new environs

Phatak Yaksha Samskruti Trust presents Bhishma Parva in Rangashankara today

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What made M.S. Subbulakshmi a national icon

Keshav Desiraju’s book on M.S. Subbulakshmi comes alive with stories from the lost world of Carnatic music

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Kunhiraman Nair — the grand old man of Kathakali

Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair was one of the last exponents of the Kalladikodan style of the art form

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Spotify launches Loud & Clear to shed light on artistes’ revenues and streaming stats

The launch comes on the heels of the worldwide #JusticeAtSpotify protests in a fight for greater transparency within the streaming service and a move towards a user-centric payment model

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Dapu Khan, the fort singer

Dapu Khan, who performed at Sonar Qila in Jaisalmer for 25 years, passed away recently

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Listen between the lines

‘Enjoy Enjaami’ packs a punch with its vibrant and powerful lyrics

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Anand lives on

Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s classic that just turned 50 has not lost a bit of its charm

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Chiranjeevi unveils the teaser of Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Virata Parvam’

Director Venu Udugula’s ‘Virata Parvam’ starring Rana Daggubati, Sai Pallavi, Nandita Das and Priyamani is scheduled to release in theatres on April 30

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Dosa-sambar, pani puri, Irani chai: tasty reunions after the lockdowns

Some foods just cannot be savoured at home. Out on the streets, back in our favourite haunts, we reunite with our favourite guilty pleasures after a year-long pause

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A Zoom Call Re:Birds: Theatre group Indian Ensemble’s new experiment

The show combines theatrical and old-school radio programming elements

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Meet Lakshmi KV, a Bengaluru artist who makes miniature ceramic products

She started it in 2017 and has done more than 150 pieces so far

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Ridley Scott, Steven Knight team up for WWII series ‘Roads To Freedom’

The show is based on the books of author Antony Beevor, who will co-write the 10-episode series with Knight

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Meet Lakshmi KV, a Bengaluru artist who makes miniature ceramic products

She started it in 2017 and has done more than 150 pieces so far

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As tourism opens up, a woaman undertakes a car journey across India to encourage people return to travel

Mitra Satheesh, a 40-year-old mother of two, is on Oru Desi Drive, a car journey across India.

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BMW’s next-gen iDrive system uses AI, 5G to help drivers

First introduced in a BMW 7 Series, 20 years ago, the iDrive system has been constantly improving.

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‘Irul’ trailer: Fahadh Faasil stars in chilling murder-mystery

Directed by Naseef Yusuf Izuddin, the film also stars Soubin Shahir and Darshana Rajendran

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Lena Headey to headline psychological thriller series ‘Beacon 23’

The suspenseful thriller follows two people, Halan and Aster (Headey) whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together at the end of the known universe

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Tipperary Bungalow: Yercaud’s heritage home of misty memories

Like many relics of the British Raj, Tipperary Bungalow, among the oldest in Yercaud, has a storied past that lives only in oral recollections. It continues to be the hub of a coffee plantation

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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Rejuvenating massages, in-depth consultations, organic menus... domestic travellers are embracing wellness holidays to satiate their wanderlust, and counter the harrowing effects of 2020

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Meet the auto driver from Chennai whose passengers include dogs, birds and the occasional calf

N Basker also has a Facebook page called Help Voiceless, which people reach out to in times of need

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Playback singer Nithya Mammen’s scores a hit with ‘Alaare Neeyenile...’ from the film ‘Member Rameshan 9aam Ward’

Nithya Mammen is surprised by the response to her Malayalam song ‘Alaare Neeyenile...’

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Game of straws: eco variants to explore this Global Recycling Day

Homegrown brands are now experimenting with everything from rice and wheat to tapioca and the castor plant

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Indian sneakerheads lead the rise of a subculture that dresses feet first

With high-end Jordans and Yeezys in their closets, India’s sneakerheads are growing into a community of collectors, flaunting trivia and customised bling

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Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ to star Sobhita Dhulipala in one of the lead roles

The film, inspired by the Hindu myth of Hanuman, is set to release on Netflix in 2022

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These ex-prisoners who served life sentences are now making their acting début in a Tamil film

‘MetroPlus’ sits down with a group of ex-life termers who will make their acting dĂ©but in Tamil film ‘Pagaivanukku Arulvai’, directed by Anis

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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Ram Setu’ to be co-produced by Amazon Prime Video

The movie will also features actors Jacqueline Fernandes and Nushrratt Bharuccha in pivotal roles

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Shriya Pilgaonkar: I don’t choose projects out of fear

Soon to be seen in ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’, Shriya Pilgaonkar asserts that she has a long-term approach to her career in cinema

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‘Mohan Kumar Fans’ is a journey through Malayalam cinema, says director Jis Joy

The filmmaker talks about his new release and the post-pandemic scenario in the film industry

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Pragabhal Das on his six-year journey with ‘Muddy’

Debutant director Pragabhal Das discusses the challenges that were involved in the making of ‘Muddy’, billed as India’s first film on off-road racing

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‘The Falcon and The Winter Solider’: Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan on the relevance behind their superhero series

The duo talk to us about their new Marvel offering, why it is timely in the wake of the pandemic, and their much-celebrated bromance

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Vir Das joins Judd Apatow’s pandemic comedy film ‘The Bubble’

The Netflix film is a comedy about a group of actors and actresses stuck inside a pandemic bubble inside a hotel who are attempting to finish a studio franchise film

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Elliot Page becomes first trans man to star on ‘Time’ magazine cover

The ‘Juno’ star, who currently plays a leading role in the current Netflix hit ‘The Umbrella Academy’, announced he was trans in December

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Three recent films explore the class divide in Indian society

Is middle-class India finally waking up to the reality of its other half?

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Spike Lee to head Cannes Film Festival jury

This year’s Cannes Film Festival has been delayed by the pandemic, and is set to take place July 6 to 17

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Forever pressing play with Lou Ottens’ invention, the cassette tape

On March 6 2021, Lou Ottens, a pioneer in the audio tech world, passed away. We speak with collectors about why this medium will always remain special

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Killing Eve to end with season four, AMC developing spin-off projects

Laura Neal of ‘Sex Education’ fame is lead writer for the fourth season, continuing the tradition of a new writer every season

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John Abraham’s ‘Satyameva Jayate 2’ to release on May 13, will clash with ‘Radhe’

The Milap Zaveri-directed film, a sequel to Abraham’s 2018 hit, also stars Divya Khosla Kumar

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BMW M340i is all about power and poise

With variable-ratio steering and upgraded brakes, the M340i offers a nice, tied-down feeling in the corners and good composure at high speeds

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The Xpulse 200’s Rally Kit changes the experience of the motorcycle

Making it a game changing off-roader, offering unmatched value for money

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A plant kingdom in the heart of Visakhapatnam

Housing about 2,000 plant species, over 100 species of butterflies and other botanical wonders, Visakhapatnam’s Biodiversity Park is a green marvel on a once-barren piece of land

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Don't be a victim of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Have you been staying up late in the night and consciously delaying sleep to enjoy late night movies or play games on your mobile simply because you were too busy during the day? Doctors warn against making it a habit though it is not a serious clinical condition, yet

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Ruth E Carter on dressing it up

Academy Award winning costume designer says superhero films, despite being complicated, are fulfilling as well

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Singer Dilnoor: ‘I look forward to seeing if my songs will attract Bollywood audiences’

Punjabi musician Dilnoor explains why his latest track ‘Koi Hor’ is his big break in the industry

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Costume designer Ruth Carter on ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Coming 2 America’

Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E Carter says superhero films, despite being complicated, are fulfilling as well

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Faria Abdullah: I don’t want to be unidimensional

Faria Abdullah, who made her acting debut with ‘Jaathi Ratnalu’, is a multi-hyphenate, pursuing dance, theatre, painting and poetry

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How to build the ultimate gaming crib

Set-up is everything. Here is our starter guide on how to kick off a love for video games, for any budget and creature comforts

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Costume designer Ruth Carter on ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Coming 2 America’

Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E Carter says superhero films, despite being complicated, are fulfilling as well

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How to build the ultimate gaming crib

Set-up is everything. Here is our starter guide on how to kick off a love for video games, for any budget and creature comforts

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Tabla and the table is set

Fusion tabla player Nikhil Deepak Paralikar chats about launching Tarz Creators Studio and Cafe, and his early memories in music

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Tabla and the table is set

Fusion tabla player Nikhil Deepak Paralikar chats about launching Tarz Creators Studio and Cafe, and his early memories in music

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‘Vincenzo’ review: Slick and gloriously over-the-top

Despite the enjoyable campy treatment in the eight episodes aired so far, the K-drama could definitely do with some pacy, tighter writing

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‘The Dig’ has a dream-like quality to it, says composer Stefan Gregory

Australian composer Stefan Gregory on how the historical themes in Ralph Fiennes-starrer ‘The Dig’ translate into his score

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I have a lot of internal conflict about ‘Framing Britney Spears’: director Samantha Stark

Samantha Stark, producer-director of ‘Framing Britney Spears’, talks about the controversial documentary and shares what she would ask the singer if she had a chance to interview her

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Have trouble sleeping? These sleep aids could help

Sleep aids that may help you get some much-needed zzzz

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Priyanka Chopra, Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao celebrate ‘The White Tiger’ Oscar nod

Based on Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize winning novel of the same name, the movie follows Balram’s (Gourav) rise from a poor villager to a successful entrepreneur in India

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Abhishek Bachchan’s film ‘The Big Bull’ to premiere on April 8

The film, directed by Kookie Gulati, is part of the Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex slate, which was announced last year

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Pottery that’s inspired by Nature, shaped by hand

Inside Manpreeth Singh Nishter’s zero waste studio in Hyderabad, artistic pottery takes centrestage

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Pottery that’s inspired by Nature, shaped by hand

Inside Manpreeth Singh Nishter’s zero waste studio in Hyderabad, artistic pottery takes centrestage

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Crowning glory: Why people in their 20s are shaving their heads

Grew your hair through the lockdown? Like these people, you too could donate it all to help make wigs for people with cancer

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Monday, March 15, 2021

This T-shirt has a better travel itinerary than you do. But, don’t feel bad...

Siddhant Agarwal is sending a single T-shirt across 13 cities in five continents to capture the travel essence of 2020. This is Project Hope.

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Forever pressing play with Lou Ottens’ invention, the cassette tape

On March 6 2021, Lou Ottens, a pioneer in the audio tech world, passed away. We speak with collectors about why this medium will always remain special

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Aamir Khan quits social media

The actor said future updates on himself and his films can be found on his production banner's official account

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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses have a dedicated fan following on Instagram

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses, with their distinct logo featuring two two elephants, have inspired almost 100 fan pages

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Oscar nominations 2021: The complete list

The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on April 25

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Oscar nominations 2021: Complete list (Updating live)

The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on April 26

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‘-Scape’ at Ranga Shankara preview: A long-distance dance duet

Two dancers, who are separated by thousands of miles, attempt an exchange of their stories, cultures and lives through their art

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Grammy Awards 2021: the best-dressed on the red carpet

See what the stars wore — from Beyonce to Harry Styles

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Singer-composer Gowry Lekshmi is making waves with her music

She talks about her new Carnatic series, ‘Rathnamala’, producing music in the midst of the pandemic and going candid about mental health

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Tom J Mangatt’s short film ‘Women’s Day’ explores the unfair dynamics in a marriage

The film looks at the relationship dynamics in a middle-aged couple, where the woman frequently loses her identity

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Pottery that’s inspired by Nature, shaped by hand

Inside Manpreeth Singh Nishter’s zero waste studio in Hyderabad, artistic pottery takes centrestage

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Bhumika Chawla: I don’t want to be standing next to the hero doing nothing’

Actor Bhumika Chawla will be seen in a bunch of films soon, but admits that not enough interesting roles are written for women of her age

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Pottery that’s inspired by Nature, shaped by hand

Inside Manpreeth Singh Nishter’s zero waste studio in Hyderabad, artistic pottery takes centrestage

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‘Spin’, Disney Channel’s first India-centred film follows a young female DJ

The television movie stars Avantika Vandanapu as lead character Rhea Kumar who discovers a talent for mixing music

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture University’s renovated botanical garden opens with new attractions

Tamil Nadu’s second largest garden has been renovated, at the age of 113. Now, a walk through the refreshed botanical garden of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University is a riot of colours, scents and lessons in flora

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Abiu, achachiru, gac: These exotic fruits are now at home in India

From this Brazilian tree grape to black jackfruit and West Indian cherry, exotic tropical fruits are being cultivated in India

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Insha and the sea

Siju Vijayan’s Malayalam film revolves around a wheel-chair user’s secret desire

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Alia Bhatt’s first look in ‘RRR’ revealed

The actor plays Sita in SS Rajamouli’s film which is scheduled to release on October 13

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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Have you been staying up late in the night and consciously delaying sleep to enjoy late night movies or play games on your mobile simply because you were too busy during the day? Doctors warn against making it a habit though it is not a serious clinical condition, yet

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Crowning glory: Why people in their 20s are shaving their heads

Grew your hair through the lockdown? Like these people, you too could donate it all to help make wigs for people with cancer

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Beyonce breaks record for most Grammy wins by female artist

She secured the record after winning Best R&B Performance for her hit Black Parade, a single celebrating Black culture and activism.

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Grammy Awards 2021 | Beyonce makes history, Megan Thee Stallion slays at Grammys

Beyonce captured her first trophy of the day for Best Music Video, an award she shared with her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, who was in the clip for “Brown Skin Girl.”

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Grammy Awards 2021 | Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion win early Grammys ahead of main gala

Beyonce captured her first trophy of the day for Best Music Video, an award she shared with her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, who was in the clip for “Brown Skin Girl.”

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J-Rod continues: Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez say they're still together

The celebrity couple, given the nickname J-Rod, have been engaged for the last couple of years

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A song from a composer’s heart

Chethan Naik will be releasing an independent single, ‘Oh Baby I Love You’ soon

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Saturday, March 13, 2021

Director S.P. Jananathan passes away

For his first film Iyarkai starring Shaam, Radhika, and Arun Vijay, the acclaimed filmmaker received the National Award for best Tamil feature film.

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‘Cherry’ movie review: Tom Holland shines in floundering, dreary crime drama

The Russo Brothers can’t quite recreate their ‘Avengers: Endgame’ magic in this dreary adaptation of Nico Walker’s novel

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Actress strips at Cesar Awards to protest France's COVID-19 strategy

The ceremony took place at a theatre as anger and frustration grows amongst actors, musicians and artists at the government's unwillingness to set a date for the reopening of cultural centres.

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Parvathy Thiruvothu: I get to showcase diverse characters and there is nothing more I want in my resume

The actor, all set to turn director, talks about her new releases and being vocal about things in her life and career

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Flights of fancy

Far from the unappetising, cardboard-like taste of airline food served on board today, flying in the 80s and early 90s initiated a budding gourmand into a world of delicious delicacies in the sky

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I get to showcase diverse characters and there is nothing more I want in my resume: Parvathy Thiruvothu

The actor, all set to turn director, talks about her new releases and being vocal about things in her life and career

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The American actor who quotes the Gita: How Alexx O’Nell landed in Indian cinema

The actor, who was recently seen in Hindi horror comedy ‘Roohi’, chats about his connection with films

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Nagarjuna, Pawan Kalyan and NTR’s new projects

Nagarjuna-starrer ‘Wild Dog’ to release soon, Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Hari Hari Veeramallu’ eyes January 2022, and NTR to host ‘Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu’

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Director Fede Álvarez on why thriller series ‘Calls’ is like a Rorschach test

Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Álvarez on the inspiration behind ‘Calls’, his new audio-driven thriller series that has an all-star ensemble cast including Nick Jonas, Lily Collins, and Pedro Pascal

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A documentary traces the journey of Assembly Rooms, the oldest cinema hall of Udhagamandalam

A documentary throws light on the continuing legacy of Assembly Rooms, the oldest cinema hall in Udhagamandalam that occupies a pride of place in The Nilgiris

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A documentary traces the journey of Assembly Rooms, the oldest cinema hall of Udhagamandalam

A documentary throws light on the continuing legacy of Assembly Rooms, the oldest cinema hall in Udhagamandalam that occupies a pride of place in The Nilgiris

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‘Avatar’ set to surpass ‘Avengers: Endgame’ as highest-grossing movie of all time

James Cameron’s film rung up an estimated $3.5 million in new ticket sales after it was re-released in China, where movie-going has rebounded after the COVID-19 pandemic

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Kaley Cuoco to play Doris Day in new limited series

The untitled series is based on Day’s official biography ‘Doris Day: Her Own Story’

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Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ to hit theatres on May 13

The film is directed by Prabhudeva and also stars actors Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture University’s renovated Botanical Garden opens with new attractions

Tamil Nadu’s second largest garden has been renovated, at the age of 113. Now, a walk through the refreshed botanical garden of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University is a riot of colours, scents and lessons in flora

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Friday, March 12, 2021

Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez call off 2-year engagement

The celebrity couple, given the nickname J-Rod, have been engaged for the last couple of years

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Chennai-based Theatre Nisha’s new play is inspired from Girish Karnad’s ‘Yayati’

Theatre Nisha’s first live play after a pandemic-induced hiatus of one year, ‘Arundhati’, is based on a monologue from Girish Karnad’s ‘Yayati’

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Author files cheating, copyright breach case against Kangana

A case of alleged cheating was filed against actor Kangana Ranaut by the Mumbai Police on Friday on a local court’s orders after the author of Didda:

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Hermes and a heavy metal iron

H24, the luxury brand’s first men’s perfume in 15 years, has a note of warm metallic steam or sclarene

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Growth, in challenging times

The recently presented State Budget promises to bring buoyancy to the residential market, improve connectivity, and promote industrial townships. By Shrinivas Rao

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Get innovative

New materials help change the way we construct and retrofit buildings and improve their life. The approaching seminar organised by ICI will be an eye-opener, says civil engineer R. Nagendra

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Find letters written by personalities like Boman Irani to their children, grandchildren in a new book

Put together by author Sathya Saran, ‘Anything Can Be: Words of Wisdom & Love for our Children’, is an initiative by nonprofit CRY

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Find letters written by personalities like Boman Irani to their children, grandchildren in a new book

Put together by author Sathya Saran, ‘Anything Can Be: Words of Wisdom & Love for our Children’, is an initiative by nonprofit CRY

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Anamika Khanna: ready for a reunion

FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week join forces after 15 years, while Khanna returns to the runway after a hiatus of over two years

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GM announces partnership with lithium metal battery startup

GM executives said the technology being developed with SES will be used in future Ultium-based vehicles, the first of which go on sale this fall with the launch of the GMC Hummer electricpickup truck

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Watercolours by artist Hiremath hark back to a simpler time

Heritage Reflections by Pune-based artist K Hiremath evoke memories of a bygone era

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Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell join Ron Howard’s film on 2018 Thai caves rescue mission

Titled ‘Thirteen Lives’, the movie will start shooting in Australia this month before moving on to Thailand

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‘Varthamanam’ movie review: Makes all the right noises, squanders it in execution

In the film directed by Sidhartha Siva and starring Parvathy Thiruvothu, the recent storm of dissent and protests in the country’s campuses becomes the focal point

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‘Love, Life & Pakodi’ movie review: From a non-judgemental space

This indie-spirited film discusses modern romance and the changing norms of relationships

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‘Love, life & Pakodi’ review: From a non-judgemental space

This indie-spirited film discusses modern romance and the changing norms of relationships

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'Bombay Rose’ movie review: This animated wonder is an ode to the City Of Dreams and its people

Gitanjali Rao’s animated film goes beyond typical storytelling to explore the many ways one can love and be loved

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‘Teddy’ movie review: Uninspired writing drowns the bear

The Arya-starrer which opted for an OTT release lacks entertaining components to warrant a watch, despite its impressive soundtrack

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Viraj Khanna explores humour in fiberglass and paper

After a fashion label with his twin brother, designer Anamika Khanna’s son, Viraj, debuts as an artist

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Enjoy an interactive art experience on Instagram with Eye Candy

Art and its appreciation need no longer be a one-dimensional affair as Bengaluru-based artist Raghava KK presents in his latest series, Eye Candy

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New Information Technology rules threaten the creative freedom enjoyed by OTT platforms

‘Soft-touch regulatory architecture’ to help the government monitor and regulate OTT content more closely

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Artist Vignesh Raj wins state award for his painting based on Thirukkural

The Coimbatore-based artist took three days to finish the work

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Raw mangoes add a tangy punch to summer cuisine

Raw mango lovers are gearing up for the season and share a few of their favourite recipes

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Sundance Film Festival in Asia to launch this summer

The event will launch with a delegation of filmmakers, travel restrictions depending, and Sundance Lab initiatives aimed at Asian talent

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‘The Boys’ spin-off adds Lizze Broadway, Jaz Sinclair to cast

The show is set at America’s only college exclusively for young adult superheroes, and described as an irreverent, R-rated series

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Charlotte and the magic cream

Ahead of a busy 2021 of launches, British make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury chats about her bestselling product and why creating new solutions remains her focus

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

New on Netflix this week: ‘Sky Rojo’, ‘Country Comfort’ and more

A new Spanish crime drama from the creators of ‘Money Heist’ and Katharine McPhee’s sitcom are the highlights on the platform this week

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‘Toofaan’ teaser: Farhan Akthar pulls no punches

The film, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, is set to release on May 21

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Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh join cast of Prabhas-starrer ‘Adipurush’

The film is an on-screen adaptation of Indian epic ‘Ramayana’ and features Prabhas as Lord Ram and Khan in the role of Lankesh.

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‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’ review: An intimate coming-of-age story, with no curtains

R. J. Cutler’s documentary offers a deeply intimate look at the teen phenomenon’s journey that makes you root hard for the very real, no-holds barred girl on screen

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Telangana Martyrs Memorial: A new landmark

The Telangana Martyrs Memorial in Hyderabad is created in the shape of a ‘diya with light’ and symbolises hope

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‘Sreekaram’ movie review: Routine film on farming

This well-intended film could have benefited from a better plot and screenplay

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Special Forces veterans and people with disabilities all set for scuba diving record

The CLAW Global team is training the differently-abled to conquer sea, land and air for the Triple Elemental World Record. All you need to join them is an unconquerable spirit

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‘Moxie’ movie review: Amy Poehler’s film is a fierce feminist rant

Based on Jennifer Mathieu’s eponymous novel, the movie on Netflix does not go for broke, but has its heart in the right place

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‘Gaali Sampath’ movie review: Not engaging enough

Loud characters become a liability in this survival drama

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Manju Warrier: I am always happy, irrespective of the success or failure of projects

The actor discusses her new releases, acting with Mammootty for the first time in her career in 'The Priest', and her family

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‘Jathi Ratnalu’ movie review: Nonsensical laugh riot

Naveen Polishetty sparkles in this outrageous comic ride by debut director Anudeep K V

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Bee Gees biopic: Kenneth Branagh to direct movie on popular band

The film will follow the lives of brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb from their humble beginnings to pop superstardom

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New on Apple TV+ in March: ‘Cherry’, ‘Calls’ and more

Anthony and Joe Russo’s new film starring Tom Holland in the lead role and an immersive television experience based on the French series of the same name, are new on the platform this month

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Watch | The women at Netflix

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Netflix put together a series of roundtables featuring women filmmakers and actors to talk about how the

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At the Netflix roundtable...

At a series of roundtables in Mumbai, the platform’s actors, directors and head of the film division say there is reason to cheer

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Oscars 2021: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas to announce nominations

The actor also shared the news in a hilarious video posted on her Twitter handle

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Facets of femininity

How an e-catalogue brings together 14 women artists to celebrate the myriad qualities of womanhood

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Michael B Jordan to make directorial debut with ‘Creed III’

The franchise started with 2015’s ‘Creed’, which also featured Stallone as Rocky Balboa

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An anthem for hope

Composer Rohit Gopalakrishnan’s track on COVID-19 is a tribute to the spirit of mankind

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Natalie Portman, Lupita Nyong’o to star in Apple series ‘Lady in the Lake’

An adaptation of author Laura Lipman’s 2019 novel, the show will be directed by filmmaker Alma Har’el of ‘Honey Boy’ fame

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UNDP’s Open Up India Concert to feature Nikhil Chinapa and an eclectic line-up of musicians

The virtual event will take place on March 13

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How accurate are algorithms in detecting fake reviews online?

A 2019 survey by a market research firm found that nearly 80% people had read at least one fake review online, and a third of them said they spotted multiple fake reviews

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UNDP’s Open Up India Concert to feature Nikhil Chinapa and an eclectic line-up of musicians

The virtual event will take place on March 13

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The women at Netflix

At a series of roundtables in Mumbai, the platform’s actors, directors and head of the film division say there is reason to cheer

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Kawasaki launches BS6 Ninja 300

The BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 300 has been launched at ₹3.18 lakh (ex-showroom, India). It features updated graphics along with revisions made to meet the st

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Tata Tiago XTA launched

Tata has launched the new Tiago XTA priced at ₹ 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new AMT variant costs about ₹ 50,000 more than its manual counterp

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Bajaj launches new Platina 110, Platina 100 electric start

Bajaj has launched two new Platina models — the electric start-equipped version of the Platina 100 at ₹ 53,920, and the new Platina 110 that features

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‘Bombay Begums’ review: A gripping drama about the plight of women in India’s urban realm

Director Alankrita Shrivastava’s ability to navigate through various layers of suppressed anger and the emotional volatility of her characters make for a most engaging watch

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Watch | Pooja Bhatt and Alankrita Srivastava talk about ‘Bombay Begums’

In conversation with Pooja Bhatt and Alankrita Srivastava on 'Bombay Begums'

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Steven Spielberg to next direct film based on his childhood

Oscar-nominated actor Michelle Williams is in negotiations to star in the movie in a major role

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Try these meats and cheese for your next dinner party

As dinner parties resume, experiment with cheese and charcuterie boards using locally sourced ingredients. Or just order pork burgers

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JJ Fredrick out, Thiagarajan steps in as replacement to direct son’s ‘Andhadhun’ remake

‘Andhagan’ starring Prashanth, which is the remake of National Award-winning Hindi film featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu, starts filming in Chennai

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Naveen Polishetty: Agent Athreya would have blocked Jogipet Srikanth on Facebook

In a fun conversation ahead of the release of ‘Jathi Ratnalu’, actor Naveen Polishetty decodes his character Jogipet Srikanth

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Special Forces veterans and people with disabilities all set for scuba diving record

The CLAW Global team is training the differently-abled to conquer sea, land and air for the Triple Elemental World Record. All you need to join them is an unconquerable spirit

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Santhosh Narayanan on board for ‘Chiyaan 60’

The composer has replaced Anirudh Ravichander, who was supposed to score for the film when it was announced last year

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‘Toofaan’ to premiere May 21 on Amazon Prime

The film is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and stars Farhan Akthar as a national-level boxer

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

‘Toofan’ to premiere May 21 on Amazon Prime

The film is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and stars Farhan Akthar as a national-level boxer

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U.K. television host Piers Morgan steps down amid Meghan controversies

The former CNN host said he did not believe Ms. Markle when she said at one point she "didn't want to be alive anymore", sparking a deluge of complaints

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Buckingham Palace ends silence on Harry, Meghan racism allegations

The statement also said that “Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members."

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BAFTAs 2021: ‘Nomadland,’ ‘Rocks’ lead more diverse nominations

Last year’s nominations by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were denounced for their all-male directing nominees and all-white acting nominees

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BAFTAs 2021: Adarsh Gourav nominated in leading actor category for ‘The White Tiger’

Veteran British actor Anthony Hopkins, Tahar Rahimare, Riz Ahmed, Mads Mikkelsen and the late Chadwick Boseman are the other nominees

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Amitabh Bachchan to be felicitated with FIAF Award

The actor will be the first Indian cinema personality to be bestowed with the FIAF Award

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Heed the call of wide open spaces astride the Himalayan

The Himalayan is a charming motorcycle that has far more to offer than its spec sheet would have you believe

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Mercedes’ new A-class is luxurious comfort onwheels

Mercedes has switched things up for the new A-class by amplifying traits such as space, comfort, quality, restrained style and tech

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‘Bravely Default 2’ review: A good dose of JRPG nostalgia

Bravely Default 2 has an ordinary storyline but the nostalgia it evokes should please fans of the JRPG genre

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Feeling demotivated? Check out these books brimming with words of wisdom

From fertility struggles to being more practical in your day-to-day life, here are some must-reads

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At 56, Srinivas Oblum has a fab body of work, literally

Srinivas Oblum who entered a bodybuilding competition at 56, says it is important to chase our dreams irrespective of our age

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New on Amazon Prime in March: ‘Coming 2 America’, ‘Invincible’ season one, and more

Eddie Murphy returns in one of his most iconic roles, and two shows premiere on the platform this month

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HBO responds to ‘Lovecraft Country’ extra’s skin darkening claim

In a video posted on TikTok last month, actor Kelli Amirah had claimed that her skin was darkened with foundation on the show

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A street food hero: How samosa is a treat for all seasons

The fried snack rules India’s street food scene, but change is afoot to make this crunchy delight appeal to a new generation of customers

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Nathalia Syam’s debut film ‘Footprints on Water’ highlights the plight of illegal immigrants in the UK

Shot in the middle of the pandemic, the film has Adil Hussain, Nimisha Sajayan, Lena and Antonio Aakeel in the cast

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‘Celebrating the Spirit of Womanhood’, an online art exhibition offers a new perspective

Offering a fresh perspective to art, national and international artists pay an ode to the spirit of womanhood in a virtual art show

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Singer Dhee: The ‘Goli Soda akka’ who now dares to dream

‘Rowdy Baby’ fame singer Dhee and rapper Arivu have brought out an independent track titled ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ on AR Rahman’s platform for indie musicians Maajja

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Fab body of work: Srinivas Oblum

Srinivas Oblum who entered a bodybuilding competition at 56, says it is important to chase our dreams irrespective of our age

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Have you checked out Yadvi Agarwal’s handpainted jackets?

She talks about what it means to be a mindful and sustainable designer

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UNDP’s fundraising event Open Up India Concert features Nikhil Chinapa and an eclectic line-up of musicians

The virtual event will take place on March 13

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Academy Museum to honour Sophia Loren, Haile Gerima at September gala

Others like Tom Hanks, Annette Bening and Bob Iger will also be saluted for their efforts to raise $388 million for the long-gestating museum

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Ranbir Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19

The Bollywood star’s mother, actor Neetu Kapoor, revealed the news on social media

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India brings the café experience home through coffee-brewing tools and more

Coffee-lovers are swamped by a sea of options to make cafe-style coffee at home with ease

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Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ accidentally leaked in streaming mistake by HBO

The highly-anticipated Snyder-cut version played instead of ‘Tom & Jerry’ when they opted for the title on the streamer

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‘OK Computer’ trailer: Can AI commit a crime?

Anand Gandhi’s sci-fi comedy series stars Radhika Apte, Jackie Shroff and Vijay Varma, and will release on March 26

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‘WandaVision’ review: Lost in Marvel’s la la land

A superhero outing unlike anything we have seen before, the studio’s first TV show rides on the fantastic performances of its leads

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Study reveals locked-down people favoured ‘old school tech’ during Coronavirus pandemic

Just barely a month into the COVID-19 pandemic that kicked off in 2020, cell phone companies, Internet providers, and video chat and social media platforms all reported huge spikes in traffic

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Kerala college students make educational toys out of up-cycled material, donate them to anganwadi

Fashion design students make reusable educational toys for children in anganwadis, out of up-cycled material

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Thiruvananthapuram-based Sparsh, a venture for home linen run by four women, completes 10 years

A month-long exhibition and sale has begun in connection with the anniversary

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Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Looop Lapeta’ to hit theatres in October

The film is a Hindi adaptation of critically-acclaimed German thriller ‘Run Lola Run’

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Watch | What is a vaccine passport?

A video describing vaccine passports and how it could soon become an essential document for resuming international travel and working from offices

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New on Disney+ Hotstar in March: ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’, ‘Breeders’, and more

A new superhero series from Marvel, and the return of Martin Freeman’s family comedy-drama are the highlights on the platform this week

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Kerala college students make educational toys out of up-cycled material, donate them to anganwadi

Fashion design students make reusable educational toys for children in anganwadis, out of up-cycled material

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Loaded with moisture, goat milk is being used in skincare products

Soap made using the farm animal’s milk is picking up traction among skincare products

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‘Saina’ trailer: Parineeti Chopra stars in inspiring sports saga

The Saina Nehwal biopic chronicles the journey of a small-town girl from Haryana all the way towards becoming the top-ranked badmintion player in the world

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Thiruvananthapuram-based Sparsh, a venture for home linen run by four women, completes 10 years

A month-long exhibition and sale has begun in connection with the anniversary

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Unbeaten survivors tell their stories of resilience and determination

Three survivors - of acid attack, child sexual abuse and suicide loss - share with us their journey of healing and transformation

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Dulquer Salmaan film with Diana Penty titled ‘Salute’

The cop drama is directed by Rosshan Andrrews, and has music by Santhosh Narayanan

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From recycled PET bottles to reusable period underwear: NC John and Sons’ Women’s Day launch

The Tirupur company’s Unmoda brand promises an eco-friendly solution to disposable menstrual supplies

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First-ever non-fungible token-based rock album is out

Non-fungible tokens, a type of crypto-asset, is becoming popular as several investors and enthusiasts are showing eagerness in spending large sums of money on items that only exist digitally

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First-ever non-fungible token-based rock album is out

Non-fungible tokens, a type of crypto-asset, is becoming popular as several investors and enthusiasts are showing eagerness in spending large sums of money on items that only exist digitally

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Aahana Kumra on playing a female detective with unusual abilities in her first podcast

The actor is joined by producer Mantra Mugdh, and the duo chat about creating the chilling paranormal world' I Hear You'

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New on Netflix this week: ‘Bombay Begums’, ‘Pagglait’ and more

Alankrita Shrivastava’s series revolving around power and women in Mumbai, and a new drama starring Sanya Malhotra are the highlights on the platform this week

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We need more female leaders in gaming, says Indian game designer Poornima Seetharaman

Poornima Seetharaman is fast becoming every gamer girl’s role model owing to her perseverance and professionalism in the entertainment industry

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We need more female leaders in gaming, says Indian game designer Poornima Seetharaman

Poornima Seetharaman is fast becoming every gamer girl’s role model owing to her perseverance and professionalism in the entertainment industry

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Singer Armaan Malik tries to explain why ‘Butta Bomma’ went viral

As the sensational number from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo crosses 550 million views on YouTube, we ask the man behind the song to decode its success

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‘Hush Hush’: Amazon Prime announces new series led by an all-women cast and crew

The show will star Juhi Chawla and Ayesha Jhulka, along with Soha Ali Khan, Karishma Tanna, Shahana Goswami and Kritika Kamra

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas opens restaurant in New York

Chopra Jonas took to Instagram and shared a picture of the restaurant named ‘Sona’, which will be opening doors for food enthusiasts later this month

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Oprah interview | Meghan says British royals worried about her son's dark skin

Sunday’s interview special opened with Meghan describing how naive she was about the ground rules of royal life before she married her husband, Harry, nearly three years ago.

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ movie review: Daniel Kaluuya leads an incandescent cast in this electrifying drama

Director King makes good on his promise of telling Hampton’s story and the ideology of the BPP through a beautifully-shot tale

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Kareena Kapoor Khan shares first picture with new born

Kareena and her husband Saif Ali Khan, welcomed their child on February 21

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At Dubai airport, travelers' eyes become their passports

On Sunday, travelers stepped up to an iris scanner after checking in, gave it a good look and breezed through passport control within seconds. Gone were the days of paper tickets or unwieldy phone apps.

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Study reveals locked-down people favoured ‘old school tech’ during Coronavirus pandemic

Just barely a month into the COVID-19 pandemic that kicked off in 2020, cell phone companies, Internet providers, and video chat and social media platforms all reported huge spikes in traffic

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Meet Chennai-based artist Rajkumar P who creates art out of pencil lead

He uses lead with diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 4 mm and has around 450 micro art works to his credit

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Unbeaten survivors tell their stories of resilience and determination

Three survivors - of acid attack, child sexual abuse and suicide loss - share with us their journey of healing and transformation

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

Audi to launch electric e-tron range in India in next 2-3 months, says official

Globally, Audi had announced a five-year plan under which it would launch 30 electrified vehicles.

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PVR to invest ₹ 150 crore to add 30-40 screens next fiscal; eyes 1,000 screens by FY23

Multiplex major PVR plans to invest ₹ 150 crore to open up to 40 screens across the country in the next fiscal.The company's target of having 1,000

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Watch | Actor Arya talks about his upcoming movie Teddy

Arya talks about his upcoming Tamil flick Teddy, which will release on Disney + Hotstar VIP on March 12.

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IFFK Suvarna Chakoram for best film for This Is Not A Burial, It’s A Resurrection

25th IFFK concludes in Palakkad with award ceremony

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Dolce & Gabbana seeks over $600 million damages from 2 U.S. bloggers

The suit was filed in Milan civil court in 2019 but only became public this week when the bloggers posted about it on their Instagram account, Diet Prada.

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‘Kunjiramayanam’ gave me the confidence to try comedy, says Deepak Parambol

The actor talks about his role in the web series ‘Instagraamam’ and his wait for stand-out roles

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JJ Valaya designs royal costumes for Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming 2 America’

The couturier joins 38 international designers in collaborating with Academy Award-winning costume designer, Ruth Carter

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Taapsee Pannu breaks silence on I-T raids

Taapsee Pannu posted a three-point statement on Twitter and also took a jibe at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s statement that the actor was raided in 2013 as well

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‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ review: A bright, bubbly adventure

Another colourful, cheerful fantasy with a sparkly doe-eyed dragon, spirited girls and jolly sidekicks.

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Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal launch production studio

The first film bankrolled by Pushing Buttons Studios is Shuchi Talati’s ‘Girls Will Be Girls’

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Netflix India: ‘The objective of Intermediary Rules is to do what is best for consumers and creators’

Netflix India’s Monika Shergill discusses the streaming service’s commitment to offering a wide variety of content for its Indian subscribers

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The Dictador x Lalique limited edition offers just 300 bottles

A 1976 vintage Dictador in a custom Lalique decanter recently fetched £30,000 at a Sotheby’s sale. Our columnists finds the taste worth the “not so rational sounding” price

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All things lime and lemony

Azuma Kara is the new address for Oriental meals in South Delhi

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Kodiyala’s weave architects

When Bengaluru’s The Registry of Sarees and a postgraduate in regenerative architecture created the revival project, Hosa Arambha

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Diving breaks in the Maldives

Indian celebrities may be flooding social media with selfies from the island nation’s luxury resorts, but here’s what you need to know about the more affordable diving trips and guest houses

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Luxury 2021: How private clubs are changing

With targeted memberships, upgraded facilities, and a focus on the digital, the ‘club class’ is pivoting towards a fresher, younger experience

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Bikaner House: Collaborative in-person exhibitions are back

Curated by four leading galleries, On | Site returns us to the ‘corporeal’ experience of art

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These women bosses are leading three of India’s new liquor brands

While Maka Zai rum and Rahasya Vodka were launched in January this year, Matinee Gin will be launched on March 13

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Purushothaman Sathish Kumar wins the Serendipity Arles Grant 2020

The photographer says he will use the ₹12 lakh grant to develop his work and present at Les Rencontres d’Arles in 2022

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‘Capturing Cricket – Steve Waugh in India’ review: Journey of a Waugh photographer

A new documentary follows the former Australian captain’s journey as he captures the country’s obsession with the sport

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'Anbirkiniyal' film review: A chilling, efficient remake of 'Helen'

A remake can be tricky business, for comparisons are inevitable. But this Keerthi Pandian-starrer gets a lot right

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The best dressed at the Golden Globes

This year’s virtual edition of the Golden Globes had it all in terms of fashion — from award winner Jason Sudeikis wearing a comfy tie-dye hoodie prom

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I-T raids on Taapsee, Anurag Kashyap: FM says they were raided in 2013 as well

In comments seen as defending income tax raids on Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on

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Reducing guidance value will help

It will augment buyer demand, says Shrinivas Rao

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Seeking a fair deal for the buyer

Real estate experts expect the State Budget to deal effectively with shortcomings in construction norms and give further impetus to RERA guidelines. By R.P. Deshpande

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‘Chaos Walking’ review: The sound of a wasted opportunity

This underwhelming dystopian saga lets down its strong cast and source material

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‘A1 Express’ review: A sports-centric masala film

This tale of friendship, sports and romance has its moments but could have been way better

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'Coming 2 America' review: Prince Akeem returns to Queens

Most of the cast from the original reprise their roles.

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‘Nenjam Marappathillai’ movie review: Beautifully disjointed

Selvaraghavan’s long-delayed ‘Nenjam Marappathillai’ rewrites the conventions of horror, putting an interesting spin on the genre, to illustrate a larger theme of God versus Satan by (intentionally) having a virgin lady as the protagonist

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From current affairs to social change: here’s what Indian women talked most about on Twitter

Some women also tweet about challenges like working from home and being a single mom. This has helped them build connections by sharing experiences, the company noted

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Welcome to the Balu Mahendra Library, an initiative by young film buffs in Sri Lanka

Mahendra, who hailed from eastern Batticaloa, worked in the island nation’s dominant Sinhala film industry as a young technician

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Fatima Sana Shaikh to star in Hindi remake of Tamil hit 'Aruvi'

Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh has been roped in to play the lead role in the the Hindi adaptation of 2017 Tamil blockbuster movie Aruvi, the producers ann

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Want a ‘rurban’ way of life? Organo Naandi has a solution

Residents of this Hyderabad community grow their own vegetables and live with the principle of giving back to Nature

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Old meets new

The ‘Remembering Rukminidevi’ festival at Kalakshetra commemorated her ideas

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The man behind the Konark festival

Remembering Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, who dreamt of putting the small Odisha town on the cultural map

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Rise of the young brigade in Hindustani music

The pandemic has brought some semblance of democracy to the world of Hindustani music by giving young artistes the centre stage

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In Pooja Bhatt’s kingdom: the actor joins director Alankrita Srivastava to talk about Bombay Begums

The actor joins director Alankrita Srivastava to talk about exploring sisterhood and sensuality in their new show, Bombay Begums

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OTT platforms will not have to register: Centre

Prakash Javadekar holds talks with OTT representatives.

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No need to register, Government tells OTT bodies

Prakash Javadekar holds talks with OTT representatives.

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Sai Shravanam: ‘I am the catalyst between the creator and listener of music’

Sai Shravanam becomes the first sound engineer to be conferred the Kalaimamani

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The curious case of star sons

The ones who got the best of genes and launches but failed to make a mark

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Revamped ICF gallery adds shine to Chennai Rail Museum

The revamped ICF gallery at Chennai Rail Museum takes one through the agency’s manufacturing history — from sleeper wagons and Metro coaches to the Vande Bharat Express

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Periyar to the Bosphorus: Good Earth’s journey of motifs

As the sustainable luxury brand makes it to its 25th year, designers and customers look back on favourite collections, motifs and more

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All about artsy reconfiguration with Sameer Kulavoor

As we adjust to a new normal, Mumbai artist Sameer Kulavoor hosts an international workshop on ‘object talk’

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Filming is always political: ‘Notturno’ director Gianfranco Rosi

The documentary filmmaker talks about the challenges behind shooting Notturno, Italy’s entry for the 2021 Academy Awards

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Sree Vishnu: The father-son bond in ‘Gaali Sampath’ is unique

Actor Sree Vishnu holds forth on working with Rajendra Prasad and what drives his choices

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‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-Kyun to star in Apple TV Plus new Korean sci-fi thriller ‘Dr Brain’

The live-action sci-fi series ‘Dr Brain’ is based on a popular Korean webtoon and already in production, set for a release later in 2021

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A 120-year-old bungalow in Mysuru finds new life as a chocolate factory

Artisan brand Naviluna is restoring a heritage bungalow, at walking distance from the Mysore Palace, and converting it to a brasserie

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

A boardgame inspired by the weaves of Kanchipuram

Don the garb of a weaver and create patterns in Ettana — The Looms of Kanchi, a boardgame inspired by Kanchipuram’s famed weaving traditions and fabrics

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Updating traditions, women priests and ‘qazis’ are now officiating weddings

With Women’s Day around the corner, we take a look at how an increasing number of women are interested in becoming priests and ‘qazis’, and what it takes to be one

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'Scam' franchise season two to explore Telgi stamp paper fraud

Hansal Mehta said he is delighted to be back with exploring yet another fascinating story.

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The DOT Theatre is back in Coimbatore with its latest play, ‘Baksa’

Directed by Amrith Jayan, it talks about the struggle to overcome the conditioning of humans by society

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The DOT Theatre is back in Coimbatore with its latest play, ‘Baksa’

Directed by Amrith Jayan, it talks about the struggle to overcome the conditioning of humans by society

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Museum celebrates the functional beauty of vintage technology

The Chettinad Vintage Gallery in Pillaiyarpatti, Sivagangai district, has a motley collection of rare cars, clocks, cameras and more — all in working condition

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What makes Earth home, asks David Attenborough’s new series ‘A Perfect Planet’

Up in the sky, down in the volcanoes — producer Huw Cordey narrates his experience filming Sony BBC Earth’s ‘A Perfect Planet’ across 31 countries

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Arya interview: ‘Marriage was the most beautiful thing that happened to me’

Arya, who shares screen space with wife Sayyeshaa in upcoming Tamil flick Teddy, gets candid about the three Fs in his life: fitness, friendships and films

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'The Disciple', Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Haseen Dillruba' among Netflix's line-up of 13 movies

Chaitanya Tamhane's award-winning film "The Disciple", Taapsee Pannu-Vikrant Massey-starrer "Haseen Dillruba" and Kartik Aaryan's "Dhamaka" are among

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A 120-year-old bungalow in Mysuru finds new life as a chocolate factory

Artisan brand Naviluna is restoring a heritage bungalow, at walking distance from the Mysore Palace, and converting it to a brasserie

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Feeling lonely? Design your own virtual pet

Delhi design pros Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra will help people leverage art and technology to conceptualise a digital companion

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Shells and feathers as medium for Kerala artist

Sreeja Vijaykumar uses sea shells and feathers to express in her ongoing exhibition Kakkothy

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Feeling lonely? Design your own virtual pet

Delhi design pros Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra will help people leverage art and technology to conceptualise a digital companion

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Netflix India slate: Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tandon-starrer shows, seasons 2 of 'She', 'Delhi Crime'

"It's 40 plus titles, right from big films to big series to returning seasons of series.”

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The many facets of Manikandan

K Manikandan, who was recently seen in ‘Aelay’, discusses the many hats he has donned — from a mimicry artiste and dialogue writer to becoming an actor

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HC asks Amazon to take down film over actor's defamation case

The court directed OTT platform Amazon to take down the movie within 24 hours until the said scene is deleted.

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In the time loop: how the fantasy-fiction genre fared at the 2021 Golden Globes

From Groundhog Day to the most recent The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, the concept of time loops has taken the fancy of directors

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Nicole Kidman, Allison Brie to star in ‘Roar’, a female-driven anthology series

Apple TV Plus’ anthology series of darkly comic feminist fables also stars Cynthia Erivo and Merritt Wever, and is adapted from Cecelia Ahern’s best-selling book of the same name

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Saddu Vicharane Nadiyuttide creates the right noise

Actor/ director Bhaskar Neenasam’s is creating ripples for its cast and unusual story

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New SUV on the block

A light steering, quick responses from the accelerator and top-of-the-range kit are a few outstanding features of the Renault Kiger

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Ace your race with the Kawasaki Ninja 300

A decently powerful motorcycle and some inexpensive modifications are all one needs on a race track

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‘Persona 5 Strikers’ review: A game with flashy action and groovy soundtracks

Persona 5 Strikers has less of high school simulator role-play experience

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A yarn against all odds

Chela Edit, a showcase of Chendamangalam weaves that opens in Kochi on March 5, hopes to recapture the sales and exhibition opportunities lost due to COVID-19

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Amazon Prime Video apologises unconditionally for 'Tandav'

The streamer said it will continue to develop entertaining content with partners while "complying with the laws of India and respecting the diversity of culture and beliefs of our audiences".

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A QR-coded garden in a college in Kochi

Kochi’s Maharaja’s College has digitised the flora on its campus with QR codes that lead straight to information

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India leans into better vegan options across the board

Vegan menus in India are expanding, with a rise in home grown mock meats, dairy-free cheese and desserts, as more people experiment with plant-based diets

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‘Splitsvilla’ hosts Sunny Leone and Rannvijay Singha on the show’s evolution

Actors Sunny Leone and Rannvijay Singha, who are back hosting ‘Splitsvilla’ for a sixth time, discuss managing contestants and filming in a bio bubble

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EDAM’s five-day music festival in Kochi featured seasoned and young musicians

The fĂȘte was the first of its kind after the lockdown

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AI finds Bollywood’s association of beauty with fair skin unchanged

A team of researchers used artificial intelligence to detect social bias trends prevalent in Bollywood movies for decades

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