When the buttermilk possibilities are endless...

Plain, spiced or flavoured, the ways to enjoy a glass of buttermilk are almost as diverse as India’s tastebuds

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Sitar maestro Pandit Debu Chaudhuri dies of Covid-related complications

Sitar maestro Pandit Devbrata Chaudhuri died of Covid-related complications at a Delhi hospital on Saturday. He was 85.His son Prateek Chaudhuri annou

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From ‘Ayan’ to ‘Anegan’: How KV Anand picked unique Tamil titles for his films

Late Tamil filmmaker KV Anand was known to opt for names with a deep literary meaning

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Indo-Canadian MMA fighter KB Bhullar on being part of UFC: ‘It’s a dream come true’

The 29-year-old Bhullar takes on Andreas Michailidis in UFC’s upcoming Fight Night

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Gal Gadot to star in adaptation of Catriona Silvey’s novel ‘Meet Me in Another Life’

The story revolves around a man and a woman who continue to meet in multiple different versions of reality

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Child actors of Swatantra Theatre bring Dadasaheb Phalke on stage

The play to be staged on April 30 and May 1is based on the life of the father of Indian cinema

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Disney+ Hotstar launches ‘Quix’, a lineup of short-form titles starring Mandira Bedi, Shreyas Talpade among others

The titles range across genres such as crime, thriller, comedy and romance, and will start streaming from May 7

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Find your flavour: a guide to heirloom spice mixes

Kartha masala to Parsi khara, a guide to heirloom spice mixes that have a following across the country

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Priyadarshan on K.V Anand: Indian cinema has lost one of its most talented cinematographers

Director recalls working with the late cinematographer on his debut film, ‘Thenmavin Kombath,’ which won the National Award for Best Cinematography

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The Disciple’ movie review: A window into the inner conflicts plaguing an artist, shot artfully

Chaitanya Tamhane’s sophomore film makes for an immersive, poetic watch, brought to life by a terrific team of technicians and actors

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KV Anand and his never-ending love for cinematic ‘twists’

Filmmaker-cinematographer KV Anand’s signature style, in the films he directed, was the trademark climatic twists that gave the audience a high

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KV Anand’s last project: A love story in the backdrop of election politics

Writer-lyricist Kabilan Vairamuthu talks about his association with the late director

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Building bridges: Myanmar’s artists and their resonance in India

They survived repression, flourished and continued to address injustices in more hopeful times. And miracles do happen

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‘The Father’ movie review: Anthony Hopkins’ Oscar-winning act leaves you with a heavy heart

Florian Zeller’s film adaptation of his play has Hopkins — who won in the Best Actor category at the 93rd Academy Awards — play a man struggling to cope with his dementia

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‘Shadow and Bone’ season one review: All hail the Grishaverse

Netflix’s latest fantasy series is a hit for both the Grisha series lovers and new audiences, detailing the story of an underdog story in a powerful new way

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Reviving memories of Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

A short film clip shows the Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve making its way through the Western Ghat forest with lumber. Considered an engineering marvel, it connected Chalakudy and Chinnar

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What’s coming to Netflix: ‘Love, Death & Robots: Volume 2’, ‘Alma Matters: Inside The IIT Dream’ and more

Find out what goes into making an IITian an IITian, and the second season of the Emmy-winning animated anthology on the platform

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Windmills, an Indian microbrewery, now has an US address

Bengaluru-based Windmills Craftworks recently opened a branch in Dallas, Texas, becoming the first Indian microbrewery to take its brand to the United States

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Sharing ‘Nonbu Kanji’ during Ramzan: Gruel for the fasting soul

Slow-cooked in huge cauldrons, the rice-based nonbu kanji is an integral part of iftar meals, distributed to those in need during Ramzan

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‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ review: What does it mean to be Captain America?

Marvel’s latest superhero offering has too much to grapple with and brims with ambition initially, but doesn’t quite pull it off

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IIT Madras releases a music video on river conservation

A video launched on Earth Day by IIT Madras alumni combines ragas, eminent singers and a message

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Ford to decide on India investment plan in second half of 2021

Ford is not the first western automaker to struggle to win over India’s frugal buyers and turn a profit.

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Chennai-based Pradeep Babu sets a new Noble World Record

It is for the maximum number of bikes going over a person in record time

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U.K. film academy suspends award-winning filmmaker Noel Clarke over misconduct claims

As many as 20 women had accused Clarke of misconduct including sexual harassment and sexually inappropriate behaviour on set.

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Director and cinematographer K.V. Anand no more

Anand was at the helm of popular movies like ‘Thenmavin Kombath’, ‘Ayan’ and ‘Sivaji’, among others.

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The custodian of KVN’s legacy

Padma Narayanaswamy speaks about her passion for music and her life with the maestro KVN

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Pt. Rajan Mishra’s bond with Benaras

How the river and the ancient city defined his art

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Pt. Rajan Mishra’s jugalbandi with life

Pt. Rajan Mishra’s music perfectly blended the Benaras gharana’s ethos with contemporary sensibility

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A petitioner in Krishna’s court

A performance of the Kathakali play Santhanagopalam saw spectators moved by a bereaved father’s anguish

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Tribute to Kumar, the young Murugan in Avvaiyar

Actor P.N. Kumar became famous for the ‘sutta pazham’ scene in the film Avvaiyar

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‘Sowcar’ Janaki: ‘I’m an incurable romantic’

‘Sowcar’ Janaki, who turns 90 this year, took up acting to earn a living but stayed on to become a star

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‘Zero’ review: Delightfully-grounded take on the superhero origin story

The series tackles serious issues of immigrants and gentrification of neighbourhoods in an entertaining and engaging manner, aided by a talented cast

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Wall art’s message: Use face masks to fight COVID-19

A mural by Hyderabad artists Kona Ramakoteswara Rao and Sridhar Uppara highlights the importance of wearing masks

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Pravin Kannanur’s ‘Core’ series of paintings at Lokame Tharavadu turn heads

Pravin Kannanur’s paintings on display at ongoing Lokame Tharavadu conteemporary art show in Alappuzha manifest the micro and macro aspects of nature

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Actors Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani on their upcoming comedy series ‘LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse’

It is the local version of the streaming platform’s original international series called LOL, and will feature 10 comedians

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Aprajita festival: dance for ‘resilience’

Kripa Iyer and Neelambaree Prasad’s virtual festival, Aprajita, is connecting dancers across the globe and redefining what it means to be a community

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How the Narikuravars around Madurai are surviving on the sidelines

A lesser known nomadic tribe, the Narikuravars are trying to survive the lockdown on the outskirts of Madurai, with help from good samaritans and NGOs

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Reviving memories of Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

A short film clip shows the Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve making it way through the Western Ghat forest with lumber. Considered an engineering marvel, it connected Chalakudy and Chinnar

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Actors Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani on their upcoming comedy series ‘LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse’

It is the local version of the streaming platform’s original international series called LOL, and will feature 10 comedians

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Wall art’s message: Use face masks to fight COVID-19

A mural by Hyderabad artists Kona Ramakoteswara Rao and Sridhar Uppura highlights the importance of wearing masks

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Lakshmi Madhavan’s installation ‘Hanging by a Thread’ at Alappuzha blends art with life

Lakshmi Madhavan’s installation, showcased at the ‘Lokame Tharavadu’ art exhibition in Alappuzha, is an ode to her roots and celebrates the traditional weaves of Balaramapuram

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Florence Pugh to star in adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s novel ‘The Wonder’

Pugh will next be seen in ‘Black Widow’ and Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

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How Pixar film ‘Luca’ weaves Italian folklore and childhood friendship together

How director Enrico Casarosa and his team of animators and artists used memories of the Italian filmmaker’s childhood in Genoa to weave an otherworldly universe in upcoming animated feature ‘Luca’

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Guy Ritchie, Jason Statham reunite for action thriller ‘Wrath of Man’

The dark thriller sees Statham play ‘H’, a mysterious loner who takes up a job at a security firm

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‘Enjoy Enjaami’ sound engineer Sai Shravanam: ‘Views do not define music, intent does’

Loved ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ and the tracks from ‘Karnan’? It is the result of several hours put in by sound engineer Sai Shravanam whose latest project is a tribute to India’s rivers

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‘Citizen Kane’ loses perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes after 1941 negative review resurfaces

The critic branded the movie “a flop” and wrote that the film’s noir-inspired visuals and use of shadows “gives one the creeps”

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India is my home, it’s bleeding: Priyanka Chopra urges people to donate as India battles COVID-19

Priyanka further said she and her husband, Nick Jonas, have already contributed towards the cause and will continue to do so.

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Ford announces new lab to develop lithium-ion, solid-state vehicle batteries

Opening next year, the $185 million lab in Michigan, U.S., will develop, test and build lithium-ion and solid-state vehicle battery cells and arrays with a cross-functional team of 150 experts.

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Netflix’s Play Something feature is here to solve your binge-watching indecision

Netflix’s new feature ‘Play Something’ is evocative of traditional TV. Cameron Johnson, Director of Product — TV & Kids, tells us about the UX decisions and the timing of this shuffle feature

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These Chennai restaurants take you to Japan, Italy and Turkey, via their takeaway box

Despite a bleak year, there are a burst of feisty openings, determined to keep staff employed in the hope of a better tomorrow. Now, stay home, stay safe and explore the world

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Sound engineer Sai Shravanam: ‘Views do not define music, intent does’

Loved ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ and the tracks from ‘Karnan’? It is the result of several hours put in by sound engineer Sai Shravanam whose latest project is a tribute to India’s rivers

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In filmmaking, bravery beats competence, says director Mira Nair

While working on artist Amrita Sher-Gil’s biopic, BAFTA jury member Mira Nair talks of the importance of experimenting with different forms of filmmaking

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The Joker has a message: How Sendrayan’s latest shoot came about

Actor Sendrayan believes that his ‘Comali’ photoshoot by L Ramachandran will grab eyeballs and raise awareness on the ongoing pandemic

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Allu Arjun tests positive for COVID-19, under home quarantine

The Telugu star has multi-lingual action thriller ‘Pushpa’ set to release on August 13 in theatres

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Bajaj launches new Pulsar NS125

Bajaj has launched the new Pulsar NS125 at ₹93,690. The NS125 is the third model from the NS range and the 10th Pulsar model to now be on sale. The NS

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Q & A with Hormazd

Style and substanceI am planning to buy the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Chestnut red. Is it worth buying or should I go for the Benelli Imperial 400? My

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TVS Apache RTR 160 4V assures greater fuel efficiency

TVS’ Glide Through Technology, or GTT, makes it an easy motorcycle to ride in slow moving traffic too

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Mercedes’ AMG A35 is a treat on wheels

The vehicle offers sharper handling, a richer cabin and more kit, plus better performance

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A fête in Irinjalakuda celebrated the versatility and genius of Swathi Thirunal

The four-day festival featured music concerts and a Mohiniyattam recital

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A Kannada OTT platform to promote films from Karnakata

Called Katte, this platform will include Konkani and Tulu films along with music, theatre and games from every district of the state

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‘Nokkuvidya Pavakali’s’ lone practitioner

A documentary film that puts the spotlight on the form of puppet theatre in Kerala that has only one practitioner left

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Trivandrum Flea Market — An all-Women Initiative has been connecting women entrepreneurs and buyers

More than a dozen virtual exhibitions and Facebook live sales have been organised through the online initiative

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‘22 vs. Earth’ has an evolved storytelling for 22’s character, says director Kevin Nolting

The editor of Oscar-winning animated film ‘Soul’, Kevin Nolting discusses turning director for the prequel short film ‘22 vs. Earth’, and why Tina Fey and Richard Ayoade are a director’s dream

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Dhanush’s ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ to premiere June 18 on Netflix

Dhanush plays the character of Suruli in the story of a nomadic gangster who has to choose between good and evil

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‘My Octopus Teacher’: Swati Thiyagarajan on the Netflix documentary’s Oscars win

Filmmaker and environmental journalist Swati talks to us about the award-winning film, that features her husband Craig Foster forging a relationship with an octopus

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The idli dosa batter goes popular as eating out becomes rare in the pandemic

The pandemic has spurred consumer demand for the idli and dosa batter that ranks high on convenience and hygiene

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An installation on the boundaries of womanhood

Artist Maredu Ramu seeks the boundaries of womanhood through an art installation

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Photographs of Nature to highlight plastic pollution in the wild

A social media campaign featuring photographs of birds amid plastic pollutants tweeted with #saynotoplastic, highlighted the life-threatening side of the material

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Meet ‘Cook with Comali’ star Ashwin Kumar: The man you know, the journey you don’t

In this interview, Ashwin Kumar discusses his long-short journey from Coimbatore, the success of the cooking reality show, and how the industry sees him, now that the spotlight shines brightly

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Chennai-based Zvata Studios shakes things up by designing strategic games that are played on unconventional set-ups

Bored? Bring out the board game

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Fashion start-up JHOP makes women’s clothes with functional pockets

Friends and mompreneurs Anisha Gopinath and Anupama Srinivasan hope their JHOP line will make women go hands-free

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Orchids in full bloom at the Kaziranga National Orchid Park in Assam

The Orchid park near Kaziranga National Park, Assam, is a treat for the eyes and a paradise for flower lovers

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Keen on the NFT art drops? It’s all about strategy, buyer knowledge and timing

As the hype around NFT art reaches a crescendo, here’s how we may have to shift our thinking as more artists venture into this crypto-fuelled world

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Gourov Dasgupta on composing for The Big Bull and Chehre starring Amitabh Bachchan

The composer talks about composing for films, remixes, independent music and more

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‘NieR Replicant Ver.1.22474487139’ review: Almost a holy gaming experience

After more than a decade, we get the Japan-only NieR Replicant Ver.1.22474487139..., completely overhauled, but missing that Platinum magic

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Without Remorse’, ‘Vakeel Saab’ and more

Michael B Jordan starring in a Tom Clancy adaptation and Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Pink’ remake are the highlights on the platform this week

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Tamil director Thamira passes away due to COVID-19

The filmmaker was known for his films like ‘Rettaisuzhi’and ‘Aan Devathai’

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Oscars 2021 | What was with that weird ending?

By switching the normal awards order, the 93rd Academy Awards may have set a new bar for anti-climactic

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Immortals Fenyx Rising is ‘ancient Greek meets Fantasia’, says composer Gareth Coker

From commissioning Greek lyres to writing ‘chicken music’, games composer Gareth Coker chats about how Ubisoft’s Immortals Fenyx Rising does not take itself too seriously

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Oscar winner ‘Another Round’ getting English remake, Leonardo DiCaprio attached

At the Academy Awards, director Thomas Vinterberg dedicated the film to his 19-year-old daughter Ida, who died in a car accident just days into the filming

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A stream of awards: On Oscars 2021

Oscars this year saw many firsts, and also a fair amount of continuity and predictability

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Meet Pubarun Basu who won the Youth Photographer of the Year 2021 at the Sony World Photography Awards

The 20-year-old photographer from Kolkata won the award for his photograph, No Escape from Reality

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Meet Pubarun Basu who won the Youth Photographer of the Year 2021 at the Sony World Photography Awards

The 20-year-old photographer from Kolkata won the award for his photograph, No Escape from Reality

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For Hopkins, a second Oscar cements legacy of greatness

He creates history by becoming oldest actor to win the award

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It’s the numbness you’re feeling, put down in words

People from across India share their experiences of living through the second wave of COVID-19, in blogger The Delhiwalla’s new series

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It’s the numbness you’re feeling, put down in words

People from across India share their experiences of living through the second wave of COVID-19, in blogger The Delhiwalla’s new series

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National award-winning editor Waman Bhonsle dies aged 87

He was the man at the editing table for more 230 films including “Mera Gaon Mera Desh”, “Do Raaste”, “Inkaar”, “Dostana”, “Agneepath”, “Parichay”, “Hero”, “Kalicharan”, “Karz”, “Ram Lakhan”, “Saudagar”, “Ghulam”, among others

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India connect at Oscars: win for ‘My Octopus Teacher’, Irrfan and Athaiya remembered

Indian echoes at the 93rd Academy Awards, a social distancing event held in the shadow of the pandemic, were faint but distinct.

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On song: Shashwat Singh is the new kid on the block

The lead voice of AR Rahman’s recently-released 99 Songs, Shashwat Singh on the lessons he learnt from the maestro

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The best of the Oscars 2021: History, glamour ... and a weird ending

There were several strange moments in the most unusual of all Oscar telecasts, one that defied convention in so many way

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Michael B Jordan talks of his latest film, Without Remorse

For the film, the actor trained like a Navy Seal with combat training and deep-sea diving

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China mutes reaction to Chloe Zhao’s Oscars win

Zhao faced a nationalist backlash in March when she won a Golden Globe for best director, with internet users in China questioning whether she could be called Chinese and some saying she had insulted her home country in comments on the political system

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Academy Awards 2021 red carpet: Thank God, no hoodies

Stars dazzle in gold, from nominees Carey Mulligan in Valentino to Leslie Odom Jr in a Brioni suit

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Academy Awards 2021 red carpet: Thank God, no hoodies

Stars dazzle in gold, from nominees Carey Mulligan in Valentino to Leslie Odom Jr in a Brioni suit

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Luxury brands use blockchain to promote product transparency

The companies will use blockchain to match product ID with client ID, enabling customers to access product history and authenticity by tracking manufacturing process right from raw materials stage to the point of sale

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Food in times of the Covid crisis

Many small food operations in Delhi-NCR, like Bhojan, Paanch Phoran, and House of Kitchens are offering simple, healthy meals at affordable prices to tide us through Covid times

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Get fit with celebrities

Fitness programmes designed by celebrities promise to give you a full body workout

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Elon Musk to soon host Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live doesn't make a habit of having business executives host its show, but Musk is far from a stuffy corporate type

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This subscription meal service provides home style meals at affordable rates

How a Bengaluru-based techie launched a meal subscription service in Chennai to help out an old friend and assist others rendered jobless by the pandemic

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Oscars 2021: ‘Nomadland’ wins Best Picture at 93rd Academy Awards

In the biggest surprise of a socially distanced Oscar ceremony held during the pandemic, best actor went to Anthony Hopkins for his performance in the dementia drama ‘The Father’

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Author Harlan Coben: We live in the golden age of crime novels

Author Harlan Coben — whose 2021 novel ‘Win’ is in the Myron Bolitar universe — describes his novels as books you start when you go to bed at 11 o'clock, and stay up reading it till four or five in the morning

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Oscars 2021: The complete list of winners (updating live)

The action is underway at the Dolby Theatre and Union Station in Los Angeles, as Hollywood brings its A-game to the ceremony

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Oscars 2021 LIVE: All the updates and winners from the ceremony

Follow all the action from the 93rd Academy Awards, as Hollywood's biggest night of the year gets underway

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Classical singer Rajan Mishra passes away

Belonging to the Benaras gharana, Mr. Mishra, along with brother Sajan Mishra, made a mark for himself as a vocalist in the khyal style of Indian classical singing.

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Giuliani earns Razzie award for year's worst movie performances

The Razzies, or Golden Raspberry Awards, were created in1980.

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Bengaluru singer Saahas Patil’s single ‘California’ is about his life in Los Angeles

Saahas was previously the lead singer of the Bengaluru-based band Allegro Fudge

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Filmmaker Balaram J on his recent animation movie, ‘Oru Thudakkathinte Kadha’

The Malayalam short film discusses the issues of religious intolerance and the importance of people living in harmony

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Siblings Sakina and Zainab narrate stories with a personal touch on their Instagram handle, @bohrasisters

They use stop-motion animation, videos and digital drawings to document memories of a small town, their love for Indian street food and Bollywood music

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Filmmaker Balaram J on his recent animation movie, ‘Oru Thudakkathinte Kadha’

The Malayalam short film discusses the issues of religious intolerance and the importance of people living in harmony

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How I learnt to make the perfect Ottu Shavige

‘My ottu shavige dreams were rarely indulged, until I got married, and took notes from my mother-in-law’

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Notes from Sydkyst, Denmark

Sydkyst is home to Stevns Klint, which bears testimony to the impact of the Chicxulub meteorite that’s believed to have wiped out the dinosaurs

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‘83’ star Aditi Arya on her new thriller series

The model-turned-actor talks about starring in ‘Sumer Singh Case Files: Girlfriends’, and why she’s now a fan of the IPL

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‘Life in Color’ review: David Attenborough makes us marvel at the world yet again

The docu-series on Netflix shows us how the animal kingdom uses colour to conceal, confuse and caution

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Watch | In conversation with Ma Sheela

The Hindu's Sunalini Mathew speaks to Ma Sheela and Shakun Batra about the new Netflix documentary Searching for Sheela.

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New ‘Captain America’ movie in the works

‘Captain America 4’ is likely to continue Sam Wilson’s story though there is no official update on the casting

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Martin Scorsese to next tackle series on origins of Christianity

Scorsese and writer-filmmaker Paul Schrader, who have worked together on iconic films like ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Raging Bull’, will team up for the show

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How to realise India’s Oscar dreams

Late announcements, lack of strategy — Anu Rangachar and Samir Sarkar on the roadblocks keeping us from Oscar glory

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Taking India to the Oscars: What are we getting wrong?

Director Vetri Maaran on the country’s constant hope for glory at the Academy Awards

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How ‘dance marketing’ on Instagram Reels has helped homegrown brands widen their reach

The relatability of these videos have boosted sales, say the people behind these brands

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The new sari sales pitch

How marketing the six yards through choreographed moves on Instagram Reels has helped homegrown brands widen their reach

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Oscars Predictions 2021: Who will win at the 93rd Academy Awards?

Will ‘Nomadland’ continue its imperious awards season run, or could the likes of ‘Mank’ and ‘Promising Young Woman’ derail its run? Here is our final list of predictions for all 23 categories

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Alphonso Arul Doss passes away : a gentleman and an artist

A generous teacher and influential artist, Alphonso Arul Doss who just passed away, had a mastery over oils, defining his own ‘line’ with light, time and space

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Watch | Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane on 'The Disciple'

Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane discuss their upcoming movie 'The Disciple'

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Veteran artist and former principal of Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai, Prof Alphonso Arul Doss passes away

Arul Doss who was part of the Madras Art Movement passed away earlier today at his Bengaluru home

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‘Mortal Kombat’ movie review: A sluggish reboot that has no Mortal Kombat tournament

The reboot of the franchise that brought us a couple of gory films in the ‘90s, fails to land any solid punches this time around

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The ‘replay’ test

Which Oscar winners are obsessively re-watched and which have been wiped clean from memory?

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Sula’s wine route

While Sula Vineyards is taking wines online and betting big on post-pandemic tourism, quality control issues with local partnerships are a hurdle, says brand ambassador Grégoire Verdin

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‘Bandish Bandits’ actor Amit Mistry dies of cardiac arrest

The 47-year-old actor was at his residence in Andheri with his mother when he breathed his last at around 9.30 AM

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Panel discussion: what’s ticking with all things K

A panel discussion on the rising Korean wave in India threw light on how the pandemic has furthered Hallyu, with K-Drama, K-Pop, K-Beauty and food finding new fans

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Nadeem-Shravan made 1990s Bollywood melodious

Composer Shravan Rathod, of popular music director duo Nadeem-Shravan, passed away on Thursday due to COVID-19 related complications

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Luxury watches from fishing nets, paper, food scraps

With the world of haute horology speaking about sustainability so aggressively in 2021, these are the timepieces to know

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‘I’m interested in urgent cinema’: Director Ben Rekhi on his latest documentary, ‘The Reunited States’

Going beyond the polarisation in US politics, director Ben Rekhi aims to bridge the divide among parties and get people talking about issues like race in his latest documentary, The Reunited States

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Looking beyond Swati Tirunal

Kerala has produced several brilliant composers, but their works remain neglected in the Carnatic repertoire

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‘This is my name’ : Godse’s claims of being a patriot

A new play that explores one horrific moment in the past to raise unsettling questions about the future

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Golden oriole to the Asian koel, a wealth of biodiversity

During lockdown, Kobita Dass Kolli and Lakshmi Prabhala documented birds, insects and plants in their backyards in Hyderabad and the result is a digital exhibition that opens for viewing on Earth Day 2021

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Concert themed on Dasavataram

Vignesh Ishwar chose the perfect raga and song to describe each of the avatars of Vishnu

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Spirit Awards 2021: ‘Nomadland,’ Riz Ahmed take home the honours

Michaela Coel’s ‘I May Destroy You’ also won for best new scripted series and for best ensemble in a new scripted series

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Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ series to be an original story, and not remake of movie

The producer said that the HBO series will not be a remake of Bong’s Oscar-winning thriller on the class-divide in South Korea

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No evidence to back my charge on Sterlite protest: Rajinikanth tells inquiry

After meeting families of the victims of police firing and violence, the actor had told journalists that the infiltration of anti-social elements had led to violence

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‘Searching for Sheela’ review: A problematic take on Ma Anand Sheela’s complex legacy

The new Netflix documentary presents the controversial Sheela Birnstiel as an unlikely feminist icon and fiery go-getter who merely fell prey to an obnoxious scandal

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Dhanush and Mari Selvaraj to team up again

After the success of ‘Karnan’, the duo have begun pre-production work on their next film together

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Composer Shravan Rathod, of Nadeem-Shravan duo, dies of COVID-19

The composer was admitted to SL Raheja hospital in a “critical” condition after testing positive for COVID-19. He breathed his last in the hospital.

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Vijay Siva launches new YouTube series

Vijay Siva explores a range of topics in an easy, anecdotal way

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Dance like a boy

Traditionally performed by young men, Gotipua, the precursorof Odissi, is being modernised and gentrified, losing the raw energy that is its essence

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On the trail of Muvva’s unsung poet

A revival project that seeks to bring the ten surviving songs of Puvvada Sri Ramadasu to light

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Shreyas Talpade: ‘I felt when everything is going online, why not theatre’

Actor Shreyas Talpade launches Nine Rasa, an OTT channel for theatre

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How about these traditional summer drinks that are loaded with nutrients

Every region in India has that one go-to drink it turns to when the sun shines its brightest. We take a minute to appreciate three such local favourites, beyond the mainstream bounty of mango and watermelon

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Karthik Maralabhavi on his directorial debut 'Thugs in Ramaghada'

The Kannada film features Ashwin Hassan and Chandan Raj in lead roles

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Typographers, unite! Have you designed for #36DaysOfType yet?

The annual 36 Days Of Type movement is back. We speak with the studio that started the global design challenge and how it makes you look at your ABCs in a whole new way

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Vishnu Vishal and Jwala Gutta get married

The celebrity couple has been dating for a while now, and made their relationship public on social media around two years ago

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Sreedhar Vykunta’s miniature photographs and matchstick art

Sreedhar Vykunta’s miniature photographs dwell on themes as varied as IPL and COVID-19 safety protocols.

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‘Kuruthi’ is a fast-paced socio-political thriller, says director Manu Warrier

The director’s début Malayalam film, with Prithviraj in the lead, hints at a story of revenge

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Sheela Birnstiel on 'Searching for Sheela' and more: ‘I know I am not boring’

Mercurial, reflective, pragmatic — the new documentary 'Searching for Sheela' shows the multiple facets of Osho’s personal secretary, Sheela Birnstiel, and leaves viewers with more questions

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Amazon launches Fire TV Cube in India; users can control device with Alexa

The far-field voice recognition in Fire TV Cube uses eight microphones and advanced beamforming technology to make sure Alexa clearly hears a user’s request when placed next to their TV.

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‘How I Met Your Mother’ sequel to star Hilary Duff, will stream on Hulu

‘How I Met Your Father’ will star Hilary Duff as Sophie, a mother telling her young son the story of how she met his father

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Vetri Maaran’s next film with Soori and Vijay Sethupathi titled ‘Viduthalai’

Produced by Elred Kumar, the film was shot in the dense forests of Sathyamangalam in Erode district of Tamil Nadu

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Disney signs deal to stream ‘Spider-Man,’ other Sony films

The agreement covers new Sony films that debut in theaters between 2022 to 2026, that includes Marvel’s ‘Morbius,’ Brad Pitt-thriller ‘Bullet Train’, etc

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‘Radhe’ trailer: Salman Khan is back with Eid action-extravaganza

Directed by Prabhudeva, the film will release simultaneously in theatres and on OTT platforms on May 13

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Akshay Kumar to star in ‘Mission Mangal’ director’s next

The duo first worked together on the 2019 space drama film, inspired by the story of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation

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Golden oriole to the Asian koel, a wealth of biodiversity

During lockdown, Kobita Dass Kolli and Lakshmi Prabhala documented birds, insects and plants in their backyards in Hyderabad and the result is a digital exhibition that opens for viewing on Earth Day 2021

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A WhatsApp group of film technicians and aspirants in Kerala got together to make a short film

The members made monetary contributions besides being part of the crew as technicians and actors in the short film made during the pandemic

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Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane discuss ‘The Disciple’

It may have missed the Oscars, but 'The Disciple' is grabbing eyeballs for its universal theme that explores artistic ambition, legacy and acceptance

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When Tamil film 'Mandela' makes news

Madonne Ashwin’s recently-released Tamil political satire is in the spotlight for all the right reasons

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Ileana D’Cruz on her film ‘Unfair & Lovely’: Colour doesn’t define beauty

Actor says the film will strike a chord with the audience and will hopefully change the conservative mindset of people with regards to beauty

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Watch | Meet the team behind 'Ajeeb Dastaans'

A video interview with the director and lead actors of 'Geeli Pucchi' and 'Khilauna', two shorts part of Netflix's 'Ajeeb Dastaans.'

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Dakota Johnson to star in Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’ adaptation

Acclaimed theatre director Carrie Cracknell will make her feature directorial debut with the movie

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Affordable art by Chennai veteran artists at Cholamandal Artists’ Village, displayed

Micro Trends 2021, a display of affordable miniature and small format works by 23 artists at Cholamandal Artists’ Village, aims to takes art beyond a niche audience

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Can't fly out of the country? Sit back and have a cuppa at this Danish tavern in Serampore

In West Bengal’s Serampore, a former Danish colony, old landmarks are being restored back to life, recreating memories brick by brick

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Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe’ to release May 13 in theatres and ZEE5 simultaneously

The film, directed by Prabhudeva, will have a multi-format release with audiences able to watch it in cinemas or on OTT

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Chennai restaurants curate Iftar boxes for your dinner table

Restaurants make it easier to participate in Iftar from home this year, offering imaginatively curated boxes packed with everything from traditional haleem to chicken 65 rolls

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Watch | Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir

A video on the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden which hosts an annual Tulip festival

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Order in exotic food for that restaurant experience at home

Staying in this weekend? Recreate a restaurant style dinner at home with takeway dips and DIY doughnuts

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Earth Day 2021: Apple TV+ celebrates event with three new premieres

The new releases are documentary special ‘The Year Earth Changed’, and second seasons of ‘Tiny World’and ‘Earth at Night in Color’

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COVID-positive and quarantining alone? Talk it out with comedian Amit Tandon

Amid the gloom of the pandemic, comedian Amit Tandon is hosting #TalkPositive sessions with people who have tested COVID-19 positive and are quarantining alone

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BMW’s facelifted 6GT rolls out

From quality upgrades and spacious interiors to supple ride comfort and strong performance, the series possess a lot of appeal

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Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe’ to release May 13 in theatres and ZEEPlex simultaneously

The film, directed by Prabhudeva, will have a multi-format release with audiences able to watch it in cinemas or on OTT

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Saina’, ‘Roberrt’ and more

The Parineeti Chopra-biopic on India’s ace shuttler Saina Nehwa is the highlight on the platform this week

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Five affordable Bluetooth-enabled two-wheelers in India

Their design and pricing may just make these ideal for that true blue riding experience

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Netflix’s pandemic-fueled subscriber growth is slowing down

The streamer added four million worldwide subscribers from January through March, its smallest gain during that three-month period in four years

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Dalgona coffee, gooseberry, fresh fruit... a popsicle for every mood

The popsicle, a nostalgia-inducing summer favourite of the 1980s, returns in easy-to-make, creative avatars

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‘Furiosa’: ‘Mad Max’ prequel set to become biggest film ever made in Australia

Anya Taylor-Joy will star in the film as a younger version of Furiosa, who was played by Charlize Theron in the 2015 installment

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Artist Devi Seetharam’s series of paintings at ‘Lokame Tharavadu’ portrays a stark picture of patriarchy

Devi Seetharam from Thiruvananthapuram, who grew up living in China, Cambodia, South Africa, Switzerland and Thailand, uses the paintings to divulge the dominance of men in contemporary Kerala

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John Stamos on ‘Big Shot’, fatherhood and Uncle Jesse’s legacy

In his new dramedy, the actor plays a disgraced basketball coach who gets ousted from the NCAA, and now has a chance for redemption at an elite private high school for girls

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Coronavirus | Malayalam film industry staring at yet another crisis with many theatres downing shutters

The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala decided that the theatre owners can take a call on whether to continue functioning or not

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Coimbatore-based toy designer develops indigenous games inspired by kolam and rangoli

Kanaka Ananth launches games named Krazy kolam, Rangolio, Trikona and Paheli at the India Toy Fair 2021

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Like a babushka doll: A review of ‘Bhoomi’, Adishakti’s new play

Layer by layer, the play shifts planes, changing mood and tone, throwing up questions that demand answers, problems that demand a solution

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Fancy buying a Madhubani painting or a Rogan Art stole from award-winning craftsmen? This new platform might help

Yeebo is a marketplace that attempts to digitally connect craftspersons with potential buyers

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Jammu-based hip hop singer Shen B’s never-say-die attitude

Jammu-based hip hop singer Shen B takes on the bullies, censorship and corruption in his four-track EP

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Framing the festive cheer of Bihu in Assam

Using nostalgia as their guide, illustrators in Assam recreate Bihu customs to strike a happy chord

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Framing the festive cheer of Bihu in Assam

Using nostalgia as their guide, illustrators in Assam recreate Bihu customs to strike a happy chord

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‘Furiosa’: ‘Mad Max’ prequel set to become become biggest film ever made in Australia

Anya Taylor-Joy will star in the film as a younger version of Furiosa, who was played by Charlize Theron in the 2015 installment

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‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ trailer: Marvel debuts its first Asian superhero

The film features Canadian actor Simu Liu as Shang Chi, apart from other stars like Wenwu and Awkwafina

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‘Rudra’: Ajay Devgn to make digital debut in remake of Idris Elba’s ‘Luther’

The Hotstar Specials series is billed as an engaging and dark new take on cop stories by the makers

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Movies on Sushant Singh: HC seeks filmmakers' stand

“The defendants (filmmakers), taking advantage of this situation, have been trying to encash this opportunity for ulterior motives”, says the plea by the late actor’s father

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‘Leonardo’ review: Aidan Turner’s Renaissance murder-mystery just about makes the cut

The new show on the legendary Italian polymath is rather silly, but still binge-worthy

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Marion Cotillard, Adam Driver-starrer ‘Annette’ to open Cannes Film Festival

Set in contemporary L.A, the film tells the story of Henry (Driver), a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humour, and Ann (Cotillard), a famous singer

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Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s book for children paints a vivid portrait of celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma

Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s ‘Prince With a Paintbrush: The Story of Raja Ravi Varma’, introduces children to the multifaceted artist

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Ramanathapuram Forest Range Officer S Sathish on winning the International Ranger Award 2021

Satish won the award for his contribution to marine conservation at the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park and Palk Bay region

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The rising Korean wave in India

An online conversation on Hallyu in India and how it will influence post-pandemic travel to South Korea

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Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s book for children paints a vivid portrait of celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma

Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s ‘Prince With a Paintbrush: The Story of Raja Ravi Varma’, introduces children to the multifaceted artist

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‘Who is Baul?’ documentary delves into the philosophy of Bengal’s musical mystics

Sairam Sagiraju’s documentary — Who is Baul? — delves into the centuries-old philosophy of Bengal’s wandering musical mystics

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Singer Arya Dhayal’s new song video ‘Angane Venam’ is a catchy call against gender discrimination

Composed for Women and Child Development Department, the track wins hearts on social media

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Meet photographer Vinodh Baluchamy who prints photographs on fresh leaves

The technique is called chlorophyll printing and the Tiruvannamalai- based photographer has been doing it for the past 10 years

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Tools to keep your pets cool during summer

Take a look at how some of our pets and strays are being treated to stay cool during the summer heat

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Meet photographer Vinodh Baluchamy who prints photographs on fresh leaves

The technique is called chlorophyll printing and the Tiruvannamalai- based photographer has been doing it for the past 10 years

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Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s book for children paints a vivid portrait of celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma

Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s ‘Prince With a Paintbrush: The Story of Raja Ravi Varma’, introduces children to the multifaceted artist

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National Film Award winner Sumitra Bhave is dead

Her probing films changed the Marathi cinematic landscape

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City restaurants keep up with the rising demand for nutritious meals for COVID-19 patients under home quarantine

Restaurants across Chennai pivot to deal with an increasing demand for nutritious meals for COVID-19 patients, serving up everything from creative millet-based pizzas to hearty milagu pongal

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A neurosurgeon leads a cleaning campaign in Kochi

Dr Arun Oommen, a neurosurgeon, came up with a plan to clean the touristy seaside city of Kochi

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Badiger Devendra applauds his team

The début director, dedicates every award his film has won to his cast and crew

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It was important the complex science in ‘Coded Bias’ be distilled but have integrity, says director Shalini Kantayya

Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya says ‘Coded Bias’ highlights data rights as the unfinished business of the civil rights movement

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A hot game summer: mark your calendars for the must-play video games of the season

With lockdowns brewing , here are all the latest games to keep you indoors, safe and sane — as well as games you can look forward to in the next few months

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Stretch marks are now well-earned stripes for many on social media

The conversation around stretch marks is changing; we speak with social media mavens about how and why

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Mallika Prasad’s solo piece explores what lies beyond the frame of a ‘picture-perfect’ post

‘Hidden in Plain Sight,’ a solo digital performance addresses issues of loneliness, isolation and mental well-being

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‘Ishq’ and ‘Thank You Brother’ take release dates of ‘Tuck Jagadish’ and ‘Virata Parvam’

With star-led films ‘Tuck Jagadish’ and ‘Virata Parvam’ postponing their releases owing to COVID-19 second wave, ‘Ishq’ and ‘Thank You Brother’ are scheduled to release soon

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Massive 6.5 crore set for Nani-starrer ‘Shyam Singha Roy’

The final schedule of the film directed by Rahul Sankrityan is underway in Hyderabad, at a ₹6.5 crore set

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Light fare for warm days — home delivered in Delhi

Jain Annapurna Shudh Satvik Rasoi in Delhi home delivers fresh food with minimal processes and spices

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How parents and peers influence alcohol consumption in India

As Delhi lowers the legal age to consume alcohol, we explore how peers and parents influence the decision of when to start drinking

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These women on the Trans Himalayan Cycling Tour are riding through ‘what will people say’

A fun Facebook post by feminist-activist Kamla Bhasin, of One Billion Rising, actually had a whole story behind it

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Actor Divya Dutt’s forever connection with her mother

Gippy and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag actor Diya Dutta talks of the emotional bond in her recently launched audio book Me and Ma

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Actor Divya Dutt’s forever connection with her mother

Gippy and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag actor Diya Dutta talks of the emotional bond in her recently launched audio book Me and Ma

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Musician P. Vasanth Kumar no more

Son of the late Sulochana Pattabhiraman, eminent musician and musicologist, he was a member of the Executive Committee of The Music Academy.

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Naseeruddin Shah starrer Dhillon’s Jackpot re-launched as six-episode series

Director Taranjiet Singh Namdhari resurrects his first feature film as a six-episode series

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ to kick off Tribeca Film Festival

Tribeca — canceled last year due to the pandemic — is planning a festival beginning June 9 to take place in open-air venues around NYC

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New season of Drama Juniors – The Next Superstar

Director KV Krishna Reddy débuts as a judge on the show that provides a platform for aspiring young actors

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10 of Vivekh’s most iconic comedy roles in Tamil cinema

The late actor Vivekh has given Tamil audience plenty of reasons to ROFL during a three-decade career. We recount a few in a tribute

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Danish Renzu talks about The Illegal

The filmmaker describes the movie as a fictional drama about an immigrant, inspired by real events

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How Vivekh’s brand of comedy stood out

Despite popular predecessors in comedy, Vivekh still managed to create a unique identity for himself in Tamil cinema

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Vadivelu on Vivek: ‘Every word that he uttered was impactful’

The two comedy legends starred together in several films like ‘Viralukketha Veekkam’, ‘Middle Class Madhavan’, ‘Manadhai Thirudivittai’ and others

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Sonu Sood tests positive for COVID-19, days after receiving vaccine

The actor was recently made the brand ambassador for Punjab's anti-coronavirus vaccination programme

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Actor Vivek, a green warrior who targeted to plant one crore saplings

He had launched the ‘Green Kalam’ project, a massive tree planting drive, in 2011 and had planted nearly 33.23 lakh saplings so far

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In pictures | Vivekh - Tamil cinema’s iconic comedian

The actor's legacy will forever live on, through his memorable characters and legendary one-liners

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Vivekh and music: The comedian who played the piano

How the late actor encouraged composers and kept pursuing his musical passion

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Thank you, Vivekh: The man who made us laugh and also question

In his decorated career, Vivekh was a rare actor who practised what he preached through comedy, and lived his life based on those beliefs

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Karan Johar’s Dharma productions replaces Kartik Aaryan in ‘Dostana 2’

Without taking any names, the production house issued a statement about replacement in the film

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Actor Vivekh passes away

He was taken to SIMS hospital in Vadapalani on Friday morning after he suffered a massive heart attack

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'Peaky Blinders' actor Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52

She is also known for her role as the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” movies.

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Actor Vivekh continues to be critical, on ECMO support

Health Secretary, SIMS doctors claim cardiac event has no link with vaccine

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Mixing metals in the kitchen

Revival stories from Zishta as it brings its traditional cookware to Chennai

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Actor Vivekh continues to be critical; on ECMO

Health Secretary, SIMS doctors say vaccine-related complication unlikely; further investigation will be commissioned

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Art 2021: Gallerists think small

Everything’s shrinking, from price tags and canvas sizes to payment models, as curators and gallerists experiment with fresh themes to tap a new audience

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Pawan Kalyan tests positive for COVID-19

The actor-politician has remained in self-isolation at his farmhouse outside Hyderabad after returning from the by-election campaign in Tirupati on April 3

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For watch dials, green is the new blue

The verdant hue nudged aside blue in 2020 and the trend continues this year with watch dials in colours such as pistachio and cocktail olive

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‘99 Songs’ movie review: Composer AR Rahman, and not the writer, is who we need more of

The Academy Award-winning musician’s debut effort as a writer falls way short of being an engaging film

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Ascent of a woman: an ad film that traces the journey of a transwoman

Bhima’s new film boldly goes where no jewellery ad has gone before

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Restoring art & interiors

World Art Daywas celebrated on April 15 to build awareness on creative activity. Ranjani Govind takes a look at the making of Thanjavur and Mysore paintings, now an intrinsic part of ethnic decor.

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Dial up brilliance: bejewelled timepieces at Watches and Wonders 2021

Baguette-cut diamonds and sapphires are clearly the flavour of the season, as seen at Geneva’s Watches and Wonders

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Mike Horn and a hydrogen-fuelled future

In a post-pandemic world where sustainability is on everyone’s mind, Mike Horn shows us nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it

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Actor Vivekh critical, hospitalised in Chennai

The 59-year-old comedian complained of chest pain and fainted and was rushed to a private hospital

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With flagship electric car, Mercedes takes fight to Tesla

Daimler now joins rival Volkswagen AG with a dedicated electric platform. BMW will launch a dedicated platform in 2025.

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Pete Davidson to play Joey Ramone in upcoming Netflix biopic

‘I Slept With Joey Ramone’ will chronicle the life and times of the punk rock legend

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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ & the four shorts formula

Netflix’s latest anthology explores themes like dysfunctional love, prejudice, loneliness and revenge

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Selling books on the footpath and writing books — Kerala bookseller on his love of words

Shamnad N discovered a fondness for fiction, selling novels on the footpath. Now, he has two books to his credit

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Filmmaker Roberto Benigni to receive Venice Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement award

The ‘Life is Beautiful’ filmmaker has been honoured with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 78th Venice International Film Festival

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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ review: Netflix anthology fails to break new ground, but is an earnest attempt

The Karan Johar-produced film does best when its ensemble cast rises to the occasion, emoting authentically on screen, the frustrations of their characters

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New on Netflix this week: ‘The Disciple’, ‘Searching for Sheela’ and more

Chaitanya Tamhane’s acclaimed Marathi drama and a docu-film on Ma Anand Sheela are among the highlights of the week

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The squire from Tikli Bottom

Remembering Martin Howard, naval pilot, raconteur and buffalo farmer, who hosted everyone from backpackers to retired prime ministers at his Gurgaon haveli

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Mojitos by the sea

Mixologist Mervyn Payaso demonstrates the theatre of his craft and brings mocktails out of pubs on to the streets of Kochi

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Mads Mikkelsen joins Harrison Ford in ‘Indiana Jones 5’

James Mangold is taking over the directing duties from Steven Spielberg, who helmed the first four ‘Indiana Jones’ movies

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A musical tribute to Suguna Purushothaman

A concert by the students of Suguna Varadachari marked the 80th birth anniversary of musician and composer Suguna Purushothaman

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Nirupama Rajendra unveils her new dance project

Nirupama Rajendra’s Desi Marga Adavu Project is designed as an easy-to-use guide for dance teachers and students alike

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A new Kathakali production rich in innovation

‘Palazhi Madhanam’, a power-packed presentation, was premiered at Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University

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Bickram Ghosh’s journey from concerts to composing

Tabla exponent Bickram Ghosh recently won the Best Composer award for the film Abhijatrik at the Montreal Independent Film Festival

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Taste Ukhrul brings the best Manipur’s natural bounty

Leiyolan Vashum and Zeinorin Angkang are bringing the rich natural produce of Manipur’s Ukhrul province to food lovers in various Indian cities, through e-commerce

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Silpi Janardanan: The make-up hand for Kathakali and Krishnanattam

Chutti artist Silpi Janardanan’s make-up and costumes transform actors into characters

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Shankar responds to ‘Anniyan’ producer: Stop agitating such baseless claims

The director has replied with a statement saying that the script vests with him, and he is absolutely entitled to exploit the same in any manner he deems fit

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‘Them’ review: Amazon’s horror series does not provide the catharsis it is supposed to

Horror is meant to entertain — so are the makers using black trauma for entertainment? Or using horror as a metaphor?

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The film was destined to be made, says Prince Joy of his debut film ‘Anugraheethan Antony’

Debutant director Prince Joy is happy with the response that his much-delayed Malayalam flick starring Sunny Wayne, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Gouri Kishan, is getting at the box office

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Unnimaya Prasad: Dileesh Pothan gives interesting inputs which make you think as an actor

The Malayalam actor discusses how director Dileesh Pothan’s brief helped her understand Bincy’s character in 'Joji'

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The ustad behind Senia gharana

Wazir Khan, the star musician of the Rampur court, was both exceptional performer and teacher

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Heritage enthusiasts celebrate history and heritage via virtual platforms

As we approach World Heritage Day on April 18, local communities curate online conversations to connect and celebrate Indian heritage and culture despite the pandemic

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Chennai gets a Chester Bennington mural, thanks to the city’s Linkin Park fan club

After the unrelenting, three-year-long efforts of Linkin Park India, a Chester Bennington mural is up in the city

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Rooting for folk in Telugu and Tamil cinema

Does the latest film song you’re humming have roots in ancient folk tradition? Explore how rustic melodies are becoming superhits in Telugu and Tamil cinema

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Ramy Youssef to star opposite Emma Stone in Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’

The film is based on Scottish writer Alasdair Gray’s novel of the same name

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Pandemic diaries: The view from within

Photographers across the country showcased a slice of life from windows and rooftops during lockdown 2020. In 2021, these three photographers continue to do so

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Gautam Sen’s latest book is on India’s historic fascination with automobiles

In ‘The Automobile’, author Gautam Sen chronicles the history of motor cars in India and how a passion for cars fuelled the industry even before Independence

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‘Anniyan’: Aascar Ravichandran calls Shankar’s Hindi remake with Ranveer Singh ‘illegal’

Producer states that the rights of Tamil original are still with him, that Shankar had “stooped to a low level” and has to immediately stop proceedings on the Hindi film

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Kani is the winner of ‘Cook with Comali’ Season 2

Shakeela and Ashwin finished in the second and third places respectively after a celebrity-packed finale

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But, who spends $69 million on digital art?

Well, Vignesh Sundaresan (Metakovan) and Anand Venkateswaran (Twobadour) are still delighted with ‘Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days’, their polarising Christie’s buy that is changing the conversation around Art

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But, who spends $69 million on digital art?

Well, Vignesh Sundaresan (Metakovan) and Anand Venkateswaran (Twobadour) are still delighted with ‘Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days’, their polarising Christie’s buy that is changing the conversation around Art

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Intel unit to build a fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles

The Transporter fleets will begin commercial operations in 2023, and the companies will produce over 35,000 Mobileye-driven Transporters between 2023 and 2028.

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Chennai’s iconic Spaces now flows into Synck, where culture and coffee collide

Synck has a sprawling cafe offering progressive, vegetarian menus. And cocktails with a Chennai soul

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From screening reruns of old movies to converting their properties, how single-screen theatres survived the pandemic

As single screen theatres in the South struggle to survive the pandemic, they rely on old favourites — from Kamal Haasan’s ‘Kalaignan’ to Vijayakanth’s ‘Karimedu Karuvayan’ — that still draw crowds

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Santanu Hazarika and his world of cyborg queens and laser kings

Artist Santanu Hazarika tells us how comic books and metal music are the two constants in his evolving style

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Has the pandemic influenced NaPoWriMo?

Themes of isolation, nostalgia and hope are popular in this year’s National Poetry Writing Month challenges

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An online session to decode Deccan rock formations in medieval art

Art experts Navina Najat Haidar, Kathleen James-Chakraborty and Abeer Gupta will discuss the intersection of art and rock formations of Hyderabad and Deccan

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The genius of ‘Cook with Comali’

A fan pictures together the experience of ‘discovering’ the much-loved cooking show that reinstated joy and happiness during a period of uncertainty, ahead of the finale

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‘The Simpsons’ actor Hank Azaria feels he needs to apologise to every Indian for voicing ‘Apu’

Mr. Azaria told podcast hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman that he took time to learn more about what people were feeling.

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Audi’s S5 Sportback is back in its facelifted guise

An unchanged powertrain, comfortable suspension and unflinching road grip makes the Audi’s range rather easy to pilot

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‘Anniyan’ Hindi remake: Shankar, Ranveer Singh join hands

The original 2005 Tamil version, starring Vikram as a frustrated everyman developing multiple personality disorder to take on the system, was a massive blockbuster

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Serena Williams signs programming deal with Amazon Studios

Williams has not played since she lost in the Australian Open semifinals in February to Naomi Osaka.

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Here’s the updated version of KTM’s Duke 125

With tweaks in its sharp tank extensions, updated subframe and more, the vehicle goes beyond mere styling

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Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga receives second highest civilian French honour

Monga was given the honour of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at the Residence of France for her contribution to world cinema

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Bohag Bihu Bird Count 2021 set to begin on April 14

As the Bohag Bihu Bird Count 2021 begins on April 14 in Assam, birders across the country talk about the significance of this month in bird watching

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The ‘Dreamum Wakeupum’ girls: Priyanka and Sindhuja on their viral Instagram Reel

The Chennai dancers’ choreography for the popular Bollywood number has garnered over 15 million views, and is a social media superhit

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Google, Instagram lack effective policies against self-sabotaging behaviour: report

Stanford researchers ranked 39 online platforms including social networks, search engines and gaming platforms to identify the clarity in public-facing policies relating to self-harming behaviour

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A photographer’s journey through 2020 in the form of video call screenshots

A unique gallery display shows a photographer’s journey through 2020’s lockdown months in the form of screenshots from video calls

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Vishnu Vishal and Jwala Gutta to get married on April 22

The celebrity couple got engaged in September last year, and will tie the knot in a private ceremony in Hyderabad

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Oscars 2021 | Brad Pitt, Bong Joon Ho, Halle Berry and more part of ensemble cast of presenters

Show producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh have unveiled the “stellar” cast of stars to present at the upcoming ceremony

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‘Court’ actor Vira Sathidar passes away, due to COVID-19 related complications

Apart from ‘Court’, which was India’s official entry to Oscars 2016, Sathidar went on to feature in two more short films

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‘Searching For Sheela’: Netflix docu-film on Osho Rajneesh’s former aide premieres in April

Ma Anand Sheela, who shot to global fame with the documentary ‘Wild Wild Country’ on controversial spiritual guru Osho Rajneesh, will be back to the screen

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Sanu John Varughese: The camera is an extension of my personality

The cinematographer-turned-director discusses his directorial debut 'Aarkkariyam'

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Watch | South Africa's theft ridden avocado industry

A video on the 'superfood' avocado that has been subject to thefts in South Africa.

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Nani’s ‘Tuck Jagadish’ postponed, NTR-Koratala Siva announce pan-Indian project

The rising COVID-19 cases have prompted Nani-starrer ‘Tuck Jagadish’ to postpone its theatrical release

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A 1944 wedding invite resurfaces to throw light on a life and times in Kanjirappally, a small rural town in Central Kerala

A Karippaparampil family wedding in 1944 at St Dominic’s Cathedral began a trend of pilgrims to board and lodge at the family home before proceeding to the Sabarimala temple

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A 1944 wedding invite resurfaces to throw back light on a life and times in Kanjirappally, a small rural town in Central Kerala

A Karippaparampil family wedding in 1944 at St Dominic’s Cathedral began a trend of pilgrims to board and lodge at the family home before proceeding to the Sabarimala temple

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Shilpa Aravind : We did what we knew best — make a film

Aravind Kaushik and his wife, Shilpa, used the lockdown to create a four-part web series

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Camera is an extension of my personality : Sanu John Varghese

The cinematographer-turned-director discusses his directorial debut Aarkkariyam

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Kubbra Sait interview: On gratitude, acting, writing a memoir and more

‘Gratitude’ is atop her list of three secrets to success, followed by ‘challenging yourself’ and ‘getting good sleep’

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How to do a push-up, for beginners

Learn the right technique to do push-ups from experts

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Everything you ever wanted to know about whey protein

Do you really need whey protein to build muscle? Experts weigh in

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘The Priest’, ‘Scoob!’ and more

Mammootty’s new murder-mystery is the highlight on the platform this week

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Nivetha Thomas: Enacting Pallavi in ‘Vakeel Saab’ came with responsibility

Nivetha Thomas talks about reprising Taapsee Pannu’s part from ‘Pink’, in the Telugu remake ‘Vakeel Saab’, and pulling off the courtroom meltdown scene in one take

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Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’ teaser unveiled

The film directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka is inspired by the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and will release in Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam

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Celebrating Vishu with ‘Vishukkanji’ and ‘Vishukkatta’

Ahead of Vishu 2021, we examine the popularity of ‘Vishukkanji’ and ‘Vishukkatta’ and how they are prepared at different households in the northern Kerala

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Ugadi, Puthandu, Bihu, Vaisakhi: How India ushers in a new year

Amid COVID-19 second wave, subdued but spirited celebrations usher in the new year, whether it is Ugadi, Navreh, Bihu, Vishu or Vaisakhi

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Who’s the boss (burger)?

Boss Burger in Delhi delivers veg and non-veg bun delights

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How to do a push-up, for beginners

Learn the right technique to do push-ups from experts

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Streaming service Bandra Film Festival for film-buffs

YouTube channel Bandra Film Festival is currently streaming #LockdownShorts, a collection of four films

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Trisha’s ‘Paramapadham Vilayattu’ to premiere April 14 on Disney+ Hotstar

The actor’s 60th film is a political-thriller, and is directed by K Thirugnanam

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BAFTAs 2021: Complete list of winners

Filmmaker Chloe Zhao's ‘Nomadland’wins 4 awards, including best picture, director

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Annaatthe’ resumes shoot

In December 2020, the shooting of the film had come to a halt following a outbreak of COVID-19 on the sets

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Deepika Padukone steps down as Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival chairperson

Padukone had replaced filmmaker Kiran Rao to become the chairperson of the festival in 2019

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Deepika Padukone steps down as Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival chairperson

The actor said, she was departing from MAMI knowing that the festival would be in “the best hands possible”

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Irrfan Khan’s son Babil to make acting debut opposite Timri Dimri with ‘Qala’

The new movie comes from director Anvitaa Dutt, who had directed ‘Bulbbul’ earlier for Netflix

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BAFTA Awards | 'Nomadland' wins 4 awards, including best picture, director

Emerald Fennell’s revenge comedy “Promising Young Woman” was named best British film, while the best actor trophy went to 83-year-old Anthony Hopkins for playing a man grappling with dementia in “The Father.”

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Anne Beatts, groundbreaking comedy writer, dead at 74

Starting in 1975 and running for five seasons, Beatts was among a team of gifted writers who helped make 'Saturday Night Live' a cultural phenomenon.

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The Hindu Explains | What is the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal, and why has it been abolished?

How will the recent ordinance on tribunals impact filmmakers seeking redressal on certification and cuts?

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‘Mahabharat’ actor Satish Kaul dies of COVID-19-related complications

The actor worked in over 300 Punjabi and Hindi films including ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha’, ‘Aunty No 1’ and the TV show ‘Vikram Aur Betaal’

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Filmmaker Farha Khatun’s documentary ‘Holy Rights’ discusses the topic of triple talaq and woman quasis

The film recently won the National award in the non-feature category for the best film on social issues.

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Justin Timberlake to star in ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ series for Apple

The actor-singer is set to play American host Chuck Barris in an hour-long drama series

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‘Thunder Force’ movie review: Much ado over mutants

Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer struggle to deliver the laughs in this superhero-sisterhood comedy

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Abolition of Film Certification Appellate Tribunal leaves film industry puzzled, anxious

The Government of India’s decision to abolish the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) has triggered a wave of criticism with filmmakers questioning the necessity of such a move

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Benedict Cumberbatch to star in Netflix series ‘The 39 Steps’

The six-episode show is based on the 1915 John Buchan novel that has previously been adapted several times

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The Pandemic has redefined the days of the week

More than a year of living amid a raging pandemic has upset our routine, and altered our perception of what each day means to us

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Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 7’, ‘Top Gun 2’ releases delayed by Paramount

The studio has also announced new release dates for seven other projects, including its ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ movie

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge to star alongside Harrison Ford in fifth ‘Indiana Jones’ movie

Ford is returning to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for the fifth time

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Angry Rahul Dravid rules: From his ‘Jammy’ days to ‘Indiranagar ka gunda’

The Indian cricket legend appears in a new advert, where he loses his cool at being stuck in a Bengaluru traffic jam

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Sabyasachi on your sofa

With another Asian Paints collaboration, the designer extends to home furnishings that explore print on print and old-world motifs

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Uptick in residential sector

Steady rise in sales and launches in first quarter of 2021. By M.A. Siraj

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Swatch and Panerai’s ‘green’ launches at Watches and Wonders 2021

Watch brands from both ends of the price spectrum talk sustainability

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Appu N Bhattathiri on making the cut as director with ‘Nizhal’

Nayanthara and Kunchacko Boban play the lead in Appu N Bhattathiri’s début film

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Film federation lays new guidelines for shooting amid rise in COVID-19 cases

The film and TV industry has been badly hit due to the rising COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, and particularly Mumbai

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Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Love Story’ defers theatrical release

The Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer sets precedent by postponing the theatrical release in the wake of surge in COVID-19 cases

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‘Karnan’ movie review: Dhanush and Lal make a fantastic pair in a film that resists, rises and revolts

Mari Selvaraj’s follow-up to ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ is even more assertive, even more aggressive, and twice as painful to watch and introspect

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Author Deepak Dalal’s new books for young readers put the spotlight on conservation

Author Deepak Dalal’s two new books, one set in Lakshadweep Islands and the other on Snow Leopard Adventure in the Himalayas, create a connection between young readers and wildlife, and eventually conservation

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Krug’s onion chronicles

When the Champagne maison peeled back the layers with a Chef Encounters stopover in Jaipur and some dishes to celebrate the humble bulb

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‘Unfinished’ by Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Audible: intrigue, tears and giggles on tap

While the written book ‘Unfinished’ entails much of Chopra Jonas’ career and personal successes, the audiobook experience adds an intimate layer of personability that does draw empathy.

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Abhishek Majumdar’s play Desdemona Rupakam is a mix of Shakespeare, feminism and traditional art

The play, featuring musicians MD Pallavi and Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy, will be staged in Ranga Shankara on April 10 and 11

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‘Vakeel Saab’ movie review: Pawan Kalyan amplifies ‘no means no’ in a masala-laced adaptation

The Telugu remake of ‘Pink’ headlined by Pawan Kalyan hits the right notes in the courtroom proceedings

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Stay cool with clay tiles

When installed correctly they could have a lifespan of almost 75 years

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A shot of hot, Himalayan rasam at Avva’s Cafe in Bir

Bir, the village in Himachal known for its paragliding, has an authentic South Indian café just off the landing ground

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Tough love: should you peel to heal?

This columnist gives microneedling a shot in her quest for perfect skin

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Bald, the new black

Hollywood knows it, Japan too. Guess we Indians didn’t get the memo?

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Tom Holland to lead first season of Apple’s new series ‘The Crowded Room’

Described as a gripping anthology series, the show will explore the true and inspirational stories of those who have struggled and learned to successfully live with mental illness

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Adishakti Theatre Arts’ latest musical turns the lens on sexual assault and power politics at the workplace

Adishakti Theatre Arts’ latest musical, ‘Bhoomi’, is adapted from Sarah Joseph’s Malayalam play, ‘Bhoomirakshasam’

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New on Netflix this week: ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’, ‘My Love: Six Stories of True Love’ and more

An anthology on four fractured relationships, as well as six real-life stories on longtime couples in different parts of the world, are the highlights on the platform this week

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‘The Big Bull’ movie review: Perfunctory storytelling, lacking an original vision

Despite Abhishek Bachchan’s best efforts to portray the fallen stalwart of the Bombay stock exchange, the film comes across as a drab attempt to glorify its problematic protagonist

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‘Chathur Mukham’ movie review: Manju Warrier’s ‘techno-horror’ has a few surprises up its sleeve

The film might score lower on the scare-quotient part, but makes up for the same with the novelty and believability of some of the plot points

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‘Spider-Man’, ‘Jumanji’, other franchise films to hit Netflix after theaters

The five-year arrangement will begin with the 2022 slate of movies, which is scheduled to include Marvel film ‘Morbius’ and Brad Pitt thriller ‘Bullet Train’

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic to make acting debut in new ‘Asterix and Obelix’ film

The legendary striker is Milan’s top scorer with 17 goals in all competitions this season

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Pregnant Father: An idea well-conceived

Vibha Rani’s stinging satire won the Nemichandra Jain Playwriting Award this year

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How Yakshagana is adapting to modern times

Acclaimed performer Shivananda Hegde continues to tell stories with vigour and passion

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A date with dates: How the fruits are an essential part of the Ramzan diet

As Ramzan approaches, dates will again be an unmissable part of feasts across the globe, in its natural form, or as part of innumerable dishes

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Art with a purpose

Artist Shan Jain uses mandalas as art therapy

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Spotlight on women composers — From Andal to Ambujam Krishna and beyond

A series that explored the rich feminine legacy in musical composition

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A fresh approach to Padavarnam

‘Padavarnam’, presented by Urmila Satyanarayanan’s students, had many fresh elements

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Many strings to his bow

Sankari Krishnan’s lec-dem was able to bring out Lalgudi Jayaraman’s genius as composer

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‘Nayattu’ movie review: A convincing portrayal of the mercilessness of a faceless system

Director Martin Prakkat chooses a darker mood, which sits well with the hopelessness that pervades the film

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Actor Kathir: ‘Sarbath’ is a cocktail of emotions

The ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ actor chats about his upcoming comedy flick ‘Sarbath’ which is set for a television premiere this weekend

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Girish Sadhwani and Khanak Joshi’s Sufi concert at Alliance Française de Bangalore on April 10

The aritsts will perform for Jalsa-e-Sufiyana, a fundraiser show organised by Charista Foundation.

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Hold the alcohol! 2021 will be the year of mocktails

Bartenders across India chat about how the re-emerging bar culture sees bigger demand for more innovative, premium mocktails

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Remembering Prathima Devi

Actor, director and producer, CV Shivashankar and film distributor Suresh remember the legendary actor

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Of bonds, art and hope: Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala and the late artist Anjum Singh’s collaborative project

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala and the late artist Anjum Singh’s collaborative project will be unveiled on April 13

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Naveen Chathapuram breathes new life into his shelved film ‘The Last Victim’

Credited for being the filmmaker who gave Chris Hemsworth his Hollywood break, poducer-turned-director Naveen Chathapuram discusses his latest neo-Western thriller ‘The Last Victim’ starring Ron Perlman and Ali Larter

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Anthony Hopkins to star in indie movie ‘Where Are You’

The story is about a photographer who experiences an artistic decline and starts taking his aggressions out on his artist girlfriend

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New video features Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj

Director Sukumar’s Telugu film ‘Pushpa’ will witness a face-off between Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil

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Suniel Shetty discusses his fitness journey as the host of wellness show, ‘21 Din Wellness In’

“I got a break in films due to my action and not due to my acting,” says the actor

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Suniel Shetty discusses his fitness journey as the host of wellness show, ‘21 Din Wellness In’

“I got a break in films due to my action and not due to my acting,” says the actor

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How Jamakkalam weavers are reinventing this heritage product

From innovative designs to playful fabric blends, the age-old, GI-tagged Bhavani jamakkalam is undergoing a makeover

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‘Chathurmukham’ is not the run-of-the-mill horror movie, say the directors

Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V talk about their début project, which falls into ‘techno-horror’ genre

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Learn the theory of rap at this school of hip hop in Dharavi

The Dharavi Dream Project, India’s only school of hip hop, led by AR Rahman, completes one year of online classes with students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Canada

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A play adapted from Paul Zacharia’s ‘Ithanente Peru’ puts Nathuram Godse under the spotlight

Chennai-based theatre director Prasanna Ramaswamy’s new play, ‘This Is My Name’, is an adaptation of Paul Zacharia’s Malayalam novella ‘Ithanente Peru’ that interprets Nathuram Godse as a character

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Kerala filmmaker’s work selected for WHO ‘Health for All’ film festival

‘The Invisible Humans’ has been selected for the second edition of WHO Health For All Film Festival

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Malayalam content creator Karikku’s debut sketch video on Netflix grabs eyeballs

Malayalam digital platform Karikku’s founder Nikhil Prasad on the group’s OTT début on Netflix

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'Thalaivi': Neeta Lulla on what it took to recreate Jayalalithaa’s wardrobe

The National Award-winning costume designer tells us why the Kangana Ranaut-starrer has been the most challenging film of her career

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Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Rajinikanth: The man, the myth, the legend

With the Superstar being bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, we look back at his journey and why he has been an influential figure over the years

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This is the greenest DIY home décor trend that everyone is raving about

Made a terrarium yet? Social media is brimming with accounts — of novices and experts — that specialise in these miniature gardens, the numbers steadily growing.

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Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Rajinikanth: The man, the myth, the legend

With the Superstar being bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, we look back at his journey and why he has been an influential figure over the years

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#Villacation — have you tried this new holiday trend yet?

In dire need of a change of pace, holidaymakers are opting for the villa life to work and play

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Coimbatore-based We Little launches sleep passport booklet

A booklet by Coimbatore-based paediatric dentistry team We Little throws light on the mouth-sleep connection

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Skoda Kodiaq releases facelift teaser ahead global launch

The Skoda Kodiaq is all set to receive a facelift, which will officially be unveiled on April 13, 2021. This will be the first major facelift of the m

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The style sheet of Honda CB500X

With a rather plush suspension setup, the bike deals with all manner of bad roads with ease

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Check out BMW’s Gran Coupe 2 series

The model’s appeal lies in its snazzy styling, compact dimensions and fun-to-drive character

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‘The Serpent’ review: Confessions of a charming psychopath

The limited series produced jointly by BBC One and Netflix, tells the story of Charles Sobhraj, who preyed on western tourists on the hippie trail in the 70s

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‘Joji’ movie review: Dileesh Pothan scores a hat-trick with this perceptive study of criminality

Scriptwriter Syam Pushkaran and Pothan bring together elements from Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’and K.G.George’s emergency-era classic ‘Irakal’to construct a wholly original world, that is both engaging and darkly funny

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Naomi Watts to lead remake of Austrian movie ‘Goodnight Mommy’

The original 2014 movie had become a cult classic, and was selected as the Austrian entry for best foreign language film at the Academy Awards

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Kim Kardashian officially joins the billionaire club

The reality star and cosmetics businesswoman was included for the first time on Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s billionaires

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George Clooney, Julia Roberts reunite for ‘Ticket To Paradise’

The film features the stars as a divorced couple who go to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago

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‘Joji’ movie review: Dileesh Pothen scores a hat-trick with this perceptive study of criminality

Scriptwriter Syam Pushkaran and Pothen bring together elements from Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’and K.G.George’s emergency-era classic ‘Irakal’to construct a wholly original world, that is both engaging and darkly funny

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M.S. Dhoni announces animated spy series 'Captain 7'

The first season of the spy series, which is currently in pre-production, will be based on the former India captain

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‘Harry Potter’ star Paul Ritter passes away at 54

He also played ill-fated nuclear engineer Anatoly Dyatlov in the HBO drama ‘Chernobyl’

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Meet Pradeep Rudra and Mayank Parakh of ‘Wild Dog’

The actors who were part of the on-screen NIA team in the Nagarjuna Akkineni starrer ‘Wild Dog’, share their journeys from fitness and stand-up comedy to cinema

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Katrina Kaif tests positive for COVID-19

The actor is the latest Bollywood celebrity to have contracted the virus after Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Govinda, Alia Bhatt, R Madhavan and others

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Samantha Shannon talks about ‘The Mask Falling'

The author chose to weave Jack-the-Ripper mythos into her ‘The Bone Season’ series as she sought to ground the fantastical elements in history

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Anand Patwardhan’s documentary Reason exposes the culture of fear

Anand Patwardhan’s 2018 documentary film Reason is showing with English subtitles for the first time in India

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Malayalam music composer Prince George wants to be a singer composer

Composer Prince George shares his experience scoring music for the Malayalam film ‘Mohan Kumar Fans’

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A virtual boost to aspiring filmmakers

Two Bengaluru artistes, Aniruddh and Amrita Roy, have co-founded a platform that brings together aspiring actors, filmmakers and writers with OTT platforms hungry for content

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Ophelia Lovibond, Jake Johnson to star in comedy series on 1970s erotic magazine

Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the story follows Joyce (Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who dreams of producing a magazine by, for and about women

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It feels good that now I can be choosy about my roles: Joju George

The actor, who has had a dream run in Malayalam cinema, on playing a cop yet again in upcoming release, ‘Nayattu’ and cementing his position in the industry

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Samantha Shannon talks about ‘The Mask Falling'

The author chose to weave Jack-the-Ripper mythos into her ‘The Bone Season’ series as she sought to ground the fantastical elements in history

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‘Loki’ trailer: All hail the God of Mischief

The original series starring Tom Hiddleston will premiere on June 11

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Algorithmic recommendations inaccurate for some music lovers: study

The music streaming industry has become popular today, having more than 400 million subscribers worldwide, according to analytics firm Statista

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How Oscar-nominated song ‘Husavik’ shaped the ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ movie

Songwriters Savan Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus and Rickard Göransson, the team behind the Oscar-nominated song ‘Husavik - My Home Town’ from Netflix feature film ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ chat about the track’s far-reaching impact

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‘Outriders’ game review: This alien civil war is just better with friends

Outriders is a fast-paced loot-and-shoot game ideal for the PlayStation 5, set on an Earth-like planet with monsters and post-apocalyptic humans

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Actor Vijay explains decision to cycle to polling booth

The ‘Master’ star made news by opting to cycle from his house to the booth in Neelangarai, which attracted a huge crowd of bikers on the road keeping pace with him

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Composer Osei Essed on Will Smith-hosted series ‘Amend: The Fight For America’

Composer Osei Essed talks about scoring for Netflix limited series ‘Amend: The Fight For America’, that also features Randall Park, Mahershala Ali and Yara Shahidi

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‘Sooryavanshi’ release postponed indefinitely due to rise in COVID-19 cases

The Rohit Shetty-directed cop drama was originally scheduled for a release on March 24 last year, but was postponed due to the pandemic

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Kalaripayattu exponent Arifa Kodiyil on learning and teaching the ancient martial art form of Kerala

Arifa Kodiyil, a four-time State champion, believes every woman should learn Kalaripayattu to defend herself

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Festival of flavours with Noodle Bowl in Delhi

Since it wasn’t safe to step out and mingle around Holi, ordering in some Chinjabi from Noodle Bowl seemed the only option

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Monkey Bar comes to Chennai: here’s a first look

The popular multi-city gastropub makes its Chennai debut nearly a decade after its creation

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‘The Kid Detective’ movie review: Adam Brody’s finally grown up

Director Evan Morgan, who makes his feature debut with this film, manages to bring disparate elements together and present an engaging watch

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Amitabh Bachchan to step in for Rishi Kapoor in ‘The Intern’ adaptation

Bachchan is joining the project which originally starred Deepika Padukone opposite Rishi Kapoor, who passed away last April following a two-year battle with cancer

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Cross-cultural collaboration: Lucky Ali and Eliezer Botzer release their second single, ‘Amaraya’

Lucky Ali and Eliezer Cohen Botzer hold forth on their latest single ‘Amaraya’ and the spiritual harmony that binds them

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Kalaripayattu exponent Arifa Kodiyil on learning and teaching the ancient martial art form of Kerala

Arifa Kodiyil, a four-time State champion, believes every woman should learn Kalaripayattu to defend herself

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WWE Bobby Lashley: ‘Drew McIntyre and I have a ‘Never Quit’ attitude in common’

A confident Bobby Lashley discusses his WrestleMania 37 opponent Drew McIntyre, a potential feud with Brock Lesnar, and tells us why nobody can break ‘The Hurt Lock’

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Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar test positive for COVID-19

The Bollywood actors were reportedly shooting for director Shashank Khaitan's upcoming Dharma Productions movie ‘Mr Lele’

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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ wins top honour at Screen Actors Guild Awards

The win for Netflix’s courtroom drama marked the first time a film from any streaming service won the guild’s ensemble award

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Vivek Venugopal’s latest album Reveries, Op. 7: Notes of contemplation

Composer Vivek Venugopal discusses why it is the musician and not the composer who adds flavour and life to a piece of music

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Shraddha Kapoor to play double role in ‘Chaalbaaz In London’

The film will be directed by Pankaj Parashar, who helmed the 1989 Sridevi classic ‘Chaalbaaz’

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Zendaya to play Lola Bunny in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

Directed by Malcolm D Lee, the much-awaited sequel to the 1996 Michael Jordon-led cult classic features NBA superstar LeBron James this time around

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Akshay Kumar hospitalised day after testing COVID-19 positive

In a statement posted on his official Twitter page, the 53-year-old actor said he is “doing fine” and hopes to be back home soon

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Medicos Naveen and Janaki turn Instagram favourites with their rocking dance number

Medical students Naveen K Razak and Janaki Omkumar hit the limelight with their 30-second Instagram video of them burning the dance floor to ‘Rasputin’

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Malayalam filmmaker P. Balachandran passes away

In a creative life spanning several decades, he experimented and reinvented himself, shifting seamlessly between the stage and the screen, and writing scripts that were both critically-acclaimed and popular.

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Vast archives at JFK Library help bring 'Hemingway' to life

A new documentary on Ernest Hemingway is shedding new light on the acclaimed novelist.

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Veteran actor Shashikala dies at 88

She starred in over 100 films in her career spanning around six decades

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Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19 positive, in home quarantine

Actor Akshay Kumar has tested positive for COVID-19. He confirmed the news on Twitter, and added that he is under home quarantine as per protocol."I w

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A summer playlist of 18 podcasts for kids aged 10 to 16

Listen to folk tales, the history of India’s space programme, and the story of the ta-dum sound that introduces Netflix

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‘Chiri Paatu’ is an ode to friendship

Composed by Varkey and directed by Goutham Soorya, the music video brings together a group of friends and capture their smiles

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Thiruvananthapuram YWCA’s message of hope for Holy Week

The Thiruvananthapuram chapter of the YWCA make a video of tableaux depicting the important events of Holy Week and the Resurrection

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Sithara Krishnakumar’s band Project Malabaricus comes up with a song and a campaign for the environment

The song ‘Arutharuthu, Arutharuthu’, an anthem for the environment, reminds us to respect and protect Nature and its resources

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Medicos Naveen and Janaki turn Instagram favourites with their rocking dance number

Medical students Naveen K Razak and Janaki Omkumar hit the limelight with their 30-second Instagram video of them burning the dance floor to ‘Rasputin’

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Blend it like Louiz Banks

The celebrated pianist, who just turned 80, was writing jazz compositions using Carnatic scales four decades ago

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Lullabies go digital

Two ongoing initiatives — lullaby workshop and digital music series — turn the spotlight on that elusive lockdown phenomenon: a good night’s sleep

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Breakfast most fowl: An Easter treat

After a 40-day dalliance with vegetarianism, Easter was always a time to indulge

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A summer playlist of podcasts for kids aged 10 to 16

Listen to folk tales, the history of India’s space programme, and the story of the ta-dum sound that introduces Netflix

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Salma Hayek joins cast of Ridley Scott’s ‘House of Gucci’

Film will also feature pop star Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, the ex-wife of Guccio Gucci’s grandson Maurizio Gucci (to be played by Adam Driver).

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Malayalam actor Joe John Chacko wants to make the cut on his own

The actor talks about his recent release, Chiri, and also scripting a film

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‘Madame Claude’ movie review: Wearisome retelling of the French icon’s rise and fall from grace

The biopic falls flat on its face, lacking the gravitas or attention to details necessary in painting a realistic cinematic portrait of this iconic woman

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‘Seaspiracy’ review: Fact and fiction meet fish in controversial Netflix documentary

Though presented as a piece of investigative journalism, the documentary does spread misinformation, and has now been panned by experts and even participants of the film

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‘Mandela’ movie review: Yogi Babu excels in a film that understands caste structure and vote-bank politics

Debutante Madonne Ashwin’s ‘Mandela’ is a first-rate political satire that shows how deep-seated caste is, by taking an unflinching yet unsentimental look

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The man behind the persona named 'Rajinikanth'

While everyone is busy congratulating the Superstar, we meet four of his close friends who know him as Shivaji Rao and have been a part of his struggle

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Gen Z and the hip-hop boom

Luck, A-Gan, D₹V, Arivu, K4 Kekho — the next generation is coming up strong with help from mentors and initiatives geared towards amping up the Indian scene

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Critical Keerthanegalu is all about IPL and betting

The film, directed by Kumaar, talks about the disasters of gambling

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The man behind the persona named Rajini

Everyone knows that Rajinikanth’s real name is Shivaji Rao and that his life started in namma Bengaluru. He worked in this very city issuing bus ticke

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‘Powerpuff Girls’ live-action show's Mojo Jojo Jr. will be Nicholas Podany

The new series follows Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, who are now disillusioned twenty-somethings and resent having lost their childhood to crimefighting

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Bengaluru records 0.8% YoY decline in residential prices; ranks 129 globally

Residential prices across 150 cities globally increased by 5.6% on average in 2020

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Unconventional, minimalist, aesthetic

Nine architects showcase their talent after international weblog ArchDaily shortlisted projects for Building of the Year Award 2020. By Nandhini Sundar

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How is Ironhill India’s newly launched 2.9-acre microbrewery in Bengaluru?

Ironhill India's microbrewery, which opened on March 27 in Marathahalli, is among the world's largest

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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: Lured by a spectacle

With cinemas shutting across the world, will there be room only for ‘event’ cinema like Godzilla vs. Kong?

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The comfort of comedy: shows that are revisiting the slice-of-life genre

Reacting to crime drama fatigue, makers of shows like 'Gullak', 'Panchayat' and 'Kota Factory' continue to revisit the slice-of-life genre

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‘Wild Dog’ review: Nagarjuna Akkineni packs a punch

Director Ahishor Solomon doffs his hat to NIA’s undercover operation in this action thriller

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New on Netflix this week: ‘The Big Day: Collection 2’, ‘Thunder Force’ and more

The hit series returns with more larger-than-life Indian weddings, while Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer team up as a crime-fighting superhero duo in some of the week’s highlights

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Steven Yeun to star in Jordan Peele’s next thriller movie

The cast also features actors Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya

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Rashmika Mandanna’s Bollywood flick ‘Goodbye’ with Amitabh Bachchan starts shoot

Directed by filmmaker Vikas Bahl, the movie is a Balaji Telefilms and Reliance Entertainment production

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Alia Bhatt tests positive for COVID-19

The 28-year-old actor took to Instagram and posted a note, informing her fans that she is currently following all the safety protocols listed by her doctors

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Netflix buys ‘Knives Out’ sequels in $450 million deal

Rian Johnson will direct with Daniel Craig returning as inspector Benoit Blanc in the sequels

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‘Joji’ trailer: Fahadh Faasil stars in modern-day ‘Macbeth’ adaptation

Directed by Dileesh Pothan, this crime drama is scripted by Syam Pushkaran, and will stream April 7 on Amazon Prime

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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ trailer: Netflix anthology explores jealousy, entitlement and toxicity

Starring the likes of Fatima Sana Shaikh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Konkona Sensharma, Aditi Rao Hydari among others, the anthology releases on April 16

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‘Sulthan’ movie review: This Karthi-starrer packs a mass-y punch

An engaging commercial film that combines two popular Tamil cinema’s ideas: rowdyism and farming

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‘Snowpiercer’ Season 2 review: Sean Bean’s marvellous villainy saves the show

The second season has thrills and violence aplenty, and a villain so mundane, so believable and so charismatic that it is difficult to take your eyes off him

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‘Irul’ movie review: A half-baked, half-hearted effort

Despite a great cast, the accomplished performers do not really get to show their prowess, due to the weak script and dialogues

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Make your own eggs this Easter

Staying indoors this weekend? Why not whip up a batch of Easter eggs with your loved ones? Experts share tips for first-timers

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Meet 14-year-old entrepreneurs who work to popularise the spelling bee

The Chennai-based twins now have over 1,000 registrations from 10 countries in their website

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‘Nomadland’ movie review: A graceful, moving portrait of van-dwelling America

Chloé Zhao and Frances McDormand combine to deliver a stirring commentary on the economy today, that bristles with bravery

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Meet Pt. Birju Maharaj, the poet

The Kathak maestro comes up with ‘Brij Shyam Kahe’, a compilation of poetry for dance

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The four-hour challenge in Carnatic music

Young Bharat Narayanan produced a rich variety of ragas and kritis but the very concept might need rethinking

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New tune for a thillana

Carnatic musician Vasantha Kannan composes a thillana in the lesser-known Kadyutha Ganthi raga

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Koodiyattam on a wooden stool!

Nepathya Rahul Chakyar showed how a dancer can create a huge impact even when performing in a small space

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A mural shows a slice of Kerala

Eight artists from Kalady depict multiple facets of Kerala in a large mural at ‘Lokame Tharavadu’, an art show at Alappuzha

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‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ trailer: Madhavan reaches for the stars, and then some

Actor plays the role of real-life scientist, Nambi Narayanan, in the epic biographical drama film, which also stars Simran as the female lead

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‘Aarkkariyam’ movie review: Biju Menon impresses, but film doesn’t fulfill its potential

Director Sanu John Varughese gets quite a few things right, but the easy-going atmosphere and patchy nature of the script holds back the film from soaring even higher

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There’s nothing Rajini-kanth: When the Superstar flexed his acting chops

With Rajinikanth bagging the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, here’s looking at when he pushed the boundaries to deliver some remarkable performances

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Meet 14-year-old entrepreneurs Harpith and Harpita Pandian who work to popularise the spelling bee through their platform, Classminds

The Chennai-based twins now have over 1,000 registrations from 10 countries in their website

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‘Aanum Pennum’, an anthology, focuses on three women in different periods of time

The three short films in the Malayalam anthology talk about women who live life on their own terms

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Kirti Kulhari announces separation from husband Saahil Sehgal

The actor is best known for featuring in the film ‘Pink’ and the web series ‘Four More Shots Please!’

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Ahead of Good Friday, we trace Chennai’s history with hot cross buns

Hero of the famed nursery rhyme, part of Passion week lore... In Chennai, the hot cross bun is flavoured by Anglo-Indian, Vietnamese and English recipes

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Kirron Kher diagnosed with blood cancer, Anupam Kher says she is on ‘her way to recovery’

Anupam Kher released a statement, also on behalf of son Sikandar, that the 68-year-old actor is currently undergoing treatment in Mumbai

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Telugu cinema: In the hope of a gold rush

With nearly 100 feature films, web films and series under production, the Telugu film industry is looking at some very busy months ahead. But it might soon have a problem of plenty

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Praveen Sattaru: ‘11th Hour’ is Tamannaah’s best to date

Director Praveen Sattaru discusses the Telugu corporate boardroom drama series ‘11th Hour’

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Rajinikanth dedicates Dadasaheb Phalke to bus driver Raj Bahadur, among others

The superstar released a statement reacting to the honour, thanking several people, including his brother Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad and mentor K Balachander

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Hitting the high notes with Samira Koppikar

The singer-composer talks about her latest hit single ‘Ishq Tumpe Aise’ and her Bollywood journey and philosophy

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Dada Saheb Phalke award: Wishes pour in for Rajinikanth

100 per cent appropriate, says Kamal Haasan

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Meet CJL, the latest Tamil hip-hop artist from Malaysia

Logeswara Rao, also known as CJL, is the latest of the many Tamil rappers from Malaysia. He gets chatting about ‘Lepal Mamak’, his recent hip-hop single

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Watch | Brittany's pink granite coast

A video on Côte de Granit Rose on the coast of France's Brittany

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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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