Monday, May 31, 2021

This week in fashion

A round-up of what’s been happening in India and around the world, from The Hindu Weekend desk

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Meet Shaurya Mehrotra, the Gurugram-based potter with Down Syndrome

He builds platters, cups and bowls in his studio with the help of his mother, Nina Mehrotra

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Meet Shaurya Mehrotra, the Gurugram-based potter with Down Syndrome

He builds platters, cups and bowls in his studio with the help of his mother, Nina Mehrotra

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Juhi Chawla moves Delhi High Court on 5G technology

The actor seeks study on any adverse effects of radiation emitted by cellular telecom on health before the rollout

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Kerala: Disinfection services mushroom as people rush to make their homes ‘COVID-19-free’

People recovering from COVID-19 look toward sanitisation of their homes to feel safe, despite doubts on efficacy of spraying disinfectants and fumigation in stopping the spread of the infection

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All about Rezoy, one of India’s first food delivery apps by a restaurant association

Starting with Kochi, Rezoy — launched by Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association — is set to start full operations in other parts of the State. We explore how the app works and why it benefits the industry:

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Solo traveller Yati Gaur is travelling on foot across the country

Travelling slow is as much about experiencing the destination as it is about savouring the journey, he says

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‘Biomutant’ game review: Viva la evolution

An intriguing world and concept does not save Biomutant from the depths of mediocrity

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Sunday, May 30, 2021

MG Srinivas talks about his latest film ‘Old Monk’

The rom com with several senior actors, has been a treat Srini says, as he got to work with legends

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Meet Priyanka Jena and Tanveer Taj who went on a 120-day trip across India with their dogs

Sony BBC Earth has packaged their adventures into a show, Life off the Leash

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Meet Priyanka Jena and Tanveer Taj who went on a 120-day trip across India with their dogs

Sony BBC Earth has packaged their adventures into a show, Life off the Leash

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Vijay, Vamsi Paidipally team up for ‘Thalapathy 66’

The ‘Maharishi’ director revealed the news recently, and added that producer Dil Raju is on board

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Vairamuthu to ‘return’ ONV Kurup literary prize

Though he said he was ‘returning’ the award, in effect he was declining the honour, saying he did not want the jury to face embarrassment and blamed ‘vendetta’ behind the decision to reconsider the award by the ONV Cultural Academy.

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Kannada film 777 Charlie traces the bond between a man and his dog

Director Kiran Raj will release the teaser on June 6, coinciding with Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty’s birthday

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Theatre group from Kerala to present a play on Clubhouse

The play, ‘Lakshadeepam’, will be staged on Clubhouse by Kanal Samskarika Vedhi on May 30

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Mathew Thomas, a student, started a buffalo farm during the lockdown

Mathew Thomas, pursuing his post-graduation, runs a farm with Murrah buffaloes at Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district

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‘Bharathapuzha’, directed by Manilal, is about the never-say-die attitude of a marginalised woman

Manilal’s Malayalam film ‘Bharathapuzha’ starring Siji Pradeep compares the protagonist’s life to the ebb and flow of a river

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‘Gossip Girl’ reboot teaser: Kristen Bell’s back and it’s all ‘XOXO’ from here on

The new series will premiere July 8 on HBO Max, and will address just how much social media —and the landscape of New York itself — has changed since the original version of the show

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‘You’ star Victoria Pedretti to headline movie ‘Lucky’

Pedretti will play 18-year-old Alice, a burgeoning writer in her freshman year at Syracuse University

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Priyadarshi headlines Telugu crime series ‘In the Name of God (ING)’

The series starring Priyadarshi, Nandini Rai and Posani Krishna Murali is produced by filmmaker Suresh Krissna

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Director Prasanth Varma’s next Telugu film is ‘Hanu-Man’

Billed to be a superhero film, director Prasanth Varma dedicates it to real-life superheroes who are at work during the pandemic

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Miles Teller replaces Armie Hammer in ‘The Offer’ series

Hammer was earlier set to headline the series, about the making of the movie ‘The Godfather,’ but had to drop out in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations

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‘Blue Miracle’ movie review: Netflix fishing drama certainly knot enough

For a movie about a group of underdogs emerging triumphant against all odds, Julio Quintana’s latest feature strays hopelessly from the true spirit of its story

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‘Malaysia to Amnesia’ movie review: A dull comedy in which MS Bhaskar shines

Director Radha Mohan’s core idea has the ingredients of a fun trip, but this flight gets stranded

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Watch | A look at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021

The pandemic edition of the biennale is designed around the curatorial question ‘How will we live together?’

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A look at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021

The pandemic edition of the biennale is designed around the curatorial question ‘How will we live together?’

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A look at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021

The pandemic edition of the biennale is designed around the curatorial question ‘How will we live together?’

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India’s top five motorcycles between ₹2-4 lakh

While the price range seems restrictive, this list features motorcycles that would suit every kind of rider

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New on Disney+ Hotstar in June: ‘Loki’, ‘Luca’, ‘Wolfgang,’ and more

This month, Tom Hiddleston is back as the God of Mischief, while Jacob Tremblay voice-stars in Disney and Pixar’s ‘Luca’

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What’s coming to Netflix: ‘Skater Girl’, ‘The Kominsky Method’ Season 3, and more

The inspiring story of a teen in rural India fighting against the odds to become a skater, and Michael Douglas returning as Sandy Kominsky for one last time, are among the highlights on the platform

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Marriott hotels across India are now offering a ‘Mood Diet’

The curated menu will be available via Marriott on Wheels, the hotel group’s direct food delivery service

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French artist Anais Tondeur’s latest work explores the contagious power of laughter

‘When the World was a Laugh’, an exhibit showcased at Science Gallery Bengaluru’s online exhibition ‘Contagion, assigns a cosmic significance to laughter

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COVID-19: Contemporary artistes help folk performers across Tamil Nadu through the second wave

Contemporary performers, students and patrons step up to help folk artistes across Tamil Nadu, breaking barriers between artistic fraternities

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Game developers can now dive into Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 Early Access

As early access for Unreal Engine 5 unlocks for game designers and developers, we explore what sets the new build from Epic Games apart from its predecessors

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How do you like your amla?

Try it in a macaron, a salad, or perhaps a delicious prawn bake with salted kokum

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Last of the shaukeen Kayasth men

How my father Rajeev Rishi, a bon vivant and amateur chef, gave us life lessons through his food and left an indelible mark on Avadhi cuisine

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You can enjoy the 2021 virtual Ooty flower show from anywhere in the world

A virtual tour of the 124th edition of the annual flower show at the Government Botanical Garden in Udhagamandalam showcases an exotic line up of flowers

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Game developers can now dive into Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 Early Access

As early access for Unreal Engine 5 unlocks for game designers and developers, we explore what sets the new build from Epic Games apart from its predecessors

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Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s next Telugu film titled ‘Bimbisara’

The first look poster of ‘Bimbisara’ starring Kalyan Ram was unveiled on NTR’s birth anniversary

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It is double joy for Meghana Lokesh who plays a dual role in ‘Kalyana Vaibhogam’

The serial on Zee Telugu with its 12-year-leap brings new characters, twists and turns

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ONV award to poet Vairamuthu to be re-examined

Several actors, writers and women’s rights activists are criticising the jury’s decision to confer the award on a person facing multiple #MeToo allegations

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Talking beauty with amla

Where to get what, to add some vitamin C into your skin and haircare routine

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Shivan & Narresh launch art wallpapers that bring a slice of their travel diaries to homes

The prints are drawn from five of their collections, namely Seoul, Araki, Edomer, Patu and Wilding 20s

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Lauren Graham: ‘I am an actor, so I act like a skater’

Talking of her role in ‘The Mighty Ducks Game Changers’, the ‘Gilmore Girls’ star said she skated with a bit of movie magic

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Venice Architecture Biennale 2021: Lost in tokenism

The pandemic edition of the biennale is designed around the curatorial question ‘How will we live together?’ yet offers visitors few practical solutions

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Oscars 2022 delayed to March, will return to Dolby Theatre

The eligibility period for Academy Awards consideration, however, will return to the standard December 31 deadline

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More than words: why it’s a good time to explore wordless books

If you haven’t tried a wordless picture book yet, now is a good time to leave behind the politics of language and explore

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Venice Architecture Biennale 2021: Lost in tokenism

The pandemic edition of the biennale is designed around the curatorial question ‘How will we live together?’ yet offers visitors few practical solutions

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‘The Human Voice’ review: Tilda Swinton revels in Almodóvar’s short film

In his first English feature, the director has made the restrictions of the pandemic his strengths

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Tesla to remove radar sensor in select models, moves to camera-based Autopilot system

Tesla vehicles use a range of sensors including radar to support its advanced driver assistance systems – Autopilot and Full-Self Driving – as well as certain active safety features.

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Dancers break the walls of solitude

Four exponents of four classical dance styles perform thought-provoking pieces at the Anvesana festival

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Gurcharan Singh Channi’s theatre for social change

Remembering Gurcharan Singh Channi, whose work in community theatre reached out to the furthest margins

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‘Anvesana: Reflections in solitude’ featured intriguing themes in myriad styles

Four exponents of four dance styles perform thought-provoking pieces at the Anvesana festival

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A first-of-its-kind book on the anatomy of mridangam

Techie percussionist Erickavu N. Sunil pens a unique book that delineates the science and aesthetics of the mridangam

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B. Bhanumathi — An endearing guru

B. Bhanumathi’s democratic approach to learning helped her students gain insight and confidence

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Meet the chef giving London’s fine diners a taste of Kerala

As Chef de Cuisine at The Lalit London, Jomon Kuriakose is putting dishes like payasam, duck mappas and mathanga erissery on the map

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Tribute to G.S. Channi, who introduced street theatre in Chandigarh

Remembering Gurcharan Singh Channi, whose work in community theatre reached out tothe furthest margins

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COVID-19: Contemporary artistes help folk performers across Tamil Nadu through the second wave

Contemporary performers, students and patrons step up to help folk artistes across Tamil Nadu, breaking barriers between artistic fraternities

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Oprah, Prince Harry host discussion with Lady Gaga, Glenn Close

Apple TV+ announced that it will release on Friday ‘The Me You Can't See: A Path Forward’

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You can enjoy the 2021 virtual Ooty flower show from anywhere in the world

A virtual tour of the 124th edition of the annual flower show at the Government Botanical Garden in Udhagamandalam showcases an exotic line up of flowers

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The designer helping artisans CoWIN

Sonica Sarna, a designer based in Delhi, is helping hundreds of weavers, printers, and dyers who form a part of the fashion supply chain, register for COVID-19 vaccinations

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Sanjay Dutt receives golden visa for UAE

The 61-year-old Bollywood actor took to Twitter to share the news

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‘The French Dispatch’ to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Wes Anderson’s film will be a part of the festival’s prestigious Competition line-up

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Tamil film ‘Seththumaan’ and Malayalam film ‘Biriyaani’ bag top honours at IFFLA 2021

This year’s festival, which was made availabe in India for the first time, had over of 40 films from 17 languages with 16 women directors

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‘Baggio: The Divine Ponytail’ movie review: The tragedy of expectations

The Netflix biopic sets out to explore the ‘man behind the football,’ but captures neither the essence of the man, nor of football

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This virtual art show unites 24 Indian artists in support of Cancer Patients Aid Association

Mumbai’s popular ‘Colours of Life’, which has been virtual since 2020, features a visual narrative with the theme: Art Brings Hope

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Here’s what to include in your post-COVID-19 diet

Once you’ve recovered from COVID-19 and are out of quarantine, your body needs strengthening for quick healing

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Amazon to acquire MGM for $8.45 billion

Amazon is paying $8.45 billion for MGM, making it the company's second-largest acquisition after it bought grocer Whole Foods for nearly $14 billion in 2017

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This virtual art show unites 24 Indian artists in support of Cancer Patients Aid Association

Mumbai’s popular ‘Colours of Life’, which has been virtual since 2020, features a visual narrative with the theme: Art Brings Hope

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson to headline Sony’s ‘Kraven the Hunter’

In the Marvel Comics, Kraven is a vicious big game hunter, and is also part of the original members of Spider-Man’s infamous rogues gallery, Sinister Six

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Carnatic music marries theatre in The Madras Players’ ‘Trinity’, set to reach a global audience

The Madras Players’ ‘Trinity’, filmed by a four-camera set up, will be made available for a global audience in June

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‘Ek Mini Katha’ movie review: An interesting idea, but a boring katha

Santosh Sobhan takes up an unusual role in this Telugu film, but the dreary narrative is a letdown

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Produce wastage during the lockdowns sees startups mobilising to aid farmers and vendors

With lockdowns in place across India, these homegrown startups leverage AI, IoT, data science and more to offer innovative solutions to fresh produce vendors and farmers, preventing wastage and revenue loss

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‘Friends Reunion’ review: The One Where They Gave You The Feels

Despite being schmaltzy, the long-delayed sitcom reunion is unapologetically nostalgic, and manages to recreate the magic all over again

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Dulquer Salmaan to star in R Balki’s psychological thriller

The project also reunites Salmaan and Sreeram after the 2015 hit romance drama ‘O Kadhal Kanmani,’ directed by Mani Ratnam

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Royal Enfield issues recall of Meteor, Bullet and Classic 350

Royal Enfield has issued a recall for 2,36,966 units of the Meteor, Bullet and Classic 350 that were sold in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines,

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Answering your vehicle-related queries

Sump safetyI am planning to buy the Renault Triber but I understand its engine crank case/sump is made of plastic instead of metal. I have also come a

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The short film boom: How the pandemic and lockdown triggered creative content

The challenges of the pandemic have resulted in a spurt of cathartic short films, many created at home with minimal frills

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'Malaysia to Amnesia' will be a stress-buster, says director Radha Mohan

Director Radha Mohan discusses helming his latest direct OTT release, that stars Vaibhav and Vani Bhojan

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The short film boom: How the pandemic and lockdown triggered creative content

The challenges of the pandemic have resulted in a spurt of cathartic short films, many created at home with minimal frills

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All about the ‘meme-ification’ of NFTs

As the iconic ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ viral video is sold as an NFT for US$760,999, we look at the memes that have made headlines as an emerging crypto-art subculture

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How ‘Operation Java’ helped Binu Pappu make his mark in Malayalam cinema

Son of veteran actor Kuthiravattam Pappu, Binu Pappu talks about the success of Malayalam film ‘Operation Java’ and his journey

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Radha Mohan: ‘Filmmakers need to stay updated’

Director Radha Mohan discusses helming direct OTT release Malaysia to Amnesia, starring Vaibhav and Vani Bhojan

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New on Amazon Prime: ‘Panic’ Season 1, ‘Ek Mini Katha,’ and more

A new teen drama-thriller and a Telugu romcom starring Santosh Shoban and Kavya Thapar are the highlights on the platform this week

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Dabbawalas in Mumbai are set to do food delivery from restaurants

Mumbai’s popular office lunch delivery system collaborates with restaurants to serve the city, as part of India’s move to ‘order direct’

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Salman Khan files defamation complaint against Kamaal Khan for latter’s ‘Radhe’ review

A legal notice in regards to the complaint was sent to Kamaal Khan by the legal team of the Bollywood star

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Charlize Theron to headline Netflix’s big wave surfing drama

The film will follow four women who surf the world’s most dangerous spots and fight for equality in big wave surfing

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Suresh Mukund: This is a win for Indian hip-hop

Suresh Mukund exults as Kings United wins the World Choreography Awards 2020 in the best choreography category for a television reality show

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‘Loki’ doesn’t just explore ‘anywhere’, but also ‘anywhen’: creator Michael Waldon

‘Loki’ miniseries producer-lead writer-creator Michael Waldron chats about Marvel’s favourite troublemaker finally harnessing his true power and wit while at the behest of the Time Variance Authority

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

‘Friends: The Reunion’: Best episodes to watch ahead of Thursday’s special

We pick some all-time classics from each of the ten seasons that guarantee the ultimate nostalgia hit before the gang’s upcoming reunion

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Actor Yuvika Chaudhary issues apology for using ‘casteist slur’ in video

The former ‘Bigg Boss’ contestant took to Twitter to issue an apology, saying she did not know the meaning of the said word

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‘Master of None’ Season 3 review: Beautifully-nuanced look at modern love/ life

Aziz Ansari turns director as new season focuses on the relationship between two Black, queer women played remarkably by Lena Waithe and Naomi Ackie

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Watch | Madurai's famous Jigarthanda

A video feature on a summer drink that is a favourite in Tamil Nadu

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt to play Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in new series

The anthology drama titled ‘Super Pumped’ hails from ‘Billions’ creators Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Beth Schacter

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Lindsay Lohan makes comeback to acting with Netflix Christmas rom-com

The ‘Mean Girls’ star will play a “newly engaged, spoiled hotel heiress” in the film

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Timothee Chalamet to play young Willy Wonka in Warner Bros’ origin movie

Titled ‘Wonka,’ the story will focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures prior to opening the world’s most famous chocolate factory

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‘Eternals’ trailer: Chloe Zhao’s Marvel outing promises a rousing spectacle to come

The film is headlined by a diverse cast including the likes of Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani

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Cicada sushi, anyone? U.S. chef serves up sustainable delicacy

Billions of "Brood X" cicadas are appearing in U.S. states including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana and Tennessee

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Tamil Nadu government seeks ban on release of ‘The Family Man 2’

Serial depicts the Eelam Tamils in a highly objectionable manner, says Minister in letter to Centre

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The best looks from the Billboard Music Awards 2021 red carpet

Bright colours like pinks and reds plus sequins and diamonds were the hot favourites

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Pradeep Kumar: a bright reporter, biker and friend

The MetroPlus team fondly remembers journalist and film writer

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‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids’ review: Eivor meets the Irish

We interrupt your normally-scheduled pillaging of 9th century England with an eventful trip to Ireland, in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Wrath of the Druids DLC — complete with Irish accents and battles with cultists

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Billboard Music Awards: Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big

Drake was named artist of the decade, accepting the honor alongside his 3-year-old son

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‘Palestine is an experience, not a place you can merely visit’

Hyderabad-based filmmaker Pranav Pingle Reddy’s five-part documentary ‘Occupied’ that focuses on young Palestinians using art as tools of resistance, will première later this year at the Athens International Film and Video Festival

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Kevin Spacey to make first film appearance following sexual assault allegations

The actor will be seen in Italian independent project ‘L’uomo Che Disegno Dio’

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‘Friends: The Reunion’ to stream in India on ZEE5

Ben Winston has directed the special and executive produced along with ‘Friends’ executive producers Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane

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The best looks from the Billboard Music Awards 2021 red carpet

Bright colours like pinks and reds plus sequins and diamonds were the hot favourites

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Sharing and caring begins from the kitchen amid the pandemic

Acts of liking and sharing have moved to the non-virtual world as food lovers are being selective about social media posts, finding happiness in cooking for friends or neighbours instead

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

Upendra steps up for COVID-19 relief

This lockdown, the Kannada star has taken to social media to mobilise help for the needy

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Telugu film producer-journalist B A Raju passes away

B A Raju was well known among Telugu and Tamil film circles and worked as a journalist, producer and publicist

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COVID-19 surge: A look at how Bengaluru’s celebrities are doing their bit during the crisis

Arranging hospital beds, oxygen cylinders, medicines, distributing food among other essentials for those affected by the second wave keep them busy.

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Documentary on Auroville’s afforestation project to be screened at ChangeNow summit

‘I am excited and proud that my film will be screening alongside Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary Breaking Boundaries,’ says Aurovillian Christoph Pohl.

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Documentary on Auroville’s afforestation project to be screened at ChangeNow summit

‘I am excited and proud that my film will be screening alongside Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary Breaking Boundaries,’ says Aurovillian Christoph Pohl.

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Sir Alex Ferguson looks back on life and career in ‘Never Give In’

The film goes back to Ferguson’s Glasgow roots, his playing career at Scottish clubs including Rangers and his 26-year tenure at Manchester United

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Notes fromParvada

Ordinarily, Parvada would be nowhere on my list of places to visit — it would never make the cut. Everything in this rollercoaster of a year though ha

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Titanic and the Waldorf pudding

A new book featuring the culinary adventures of time-travelling siblings is the perfect ride for a food writer in lockdown

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Raamlaxman (1942-2021): The composer behind some of Bollywood’s biggest hits

The music director was renowned for his work on blockbusters like ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’and ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’

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Music director Raamlaxman, of ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ fame, dies at 78

The composer was known for his work on films like ‘Maine Pyar Kiya,’ ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ and ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’

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Henry Cavill to star in ‘Highlander’ reboot from Chad Stahelski

In an Instagram post, the actor said he has always been a fan of the franchise and is elated to get the opportunity to star in the upcoming version

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Making a Gran entry: BMW’s 330Li petrol limo

With a finely tuned engine and raised suspension, the BMW’s 330i Gran Limousine exudes refinement and luxury

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The diagnosis helped me learn to love myself

The writer, who has come to terms with her bipolar diagnosis, shares how her journey to better mental health involves friends, boardgames, and cats

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‘Solos’ review: Portraits of solitude, memory and remembrance

Starring A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman, the Amazon anthology takes us through seven characters telling their personal stories

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Mark Ruffalo joins Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe in Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’

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

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Shilpa Gupta opens at Antwerp’s M HKA

Antwerp’s Museum of Contemporary Art presents Today Will End, the first mid-career survey exhibition of Mumbai artist Shilpa Gupta

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Watch | Huma Qureshi speaks on her latest Hollywood movie

Huma Qureshi talks about working in LA, Chennai and Mumbai, and her biggest project yet — Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of The Dead’

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Now I follow the Pegan Diet: Dr Mark Hyman

Dr Mark Hyman, functional medicine practitioner, on his book The Pegan Diet, food practices and food habits to adopt, and what elements to pick from paleo and vegan

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Members nominated to Kalakshetra board

Sudha Ragunathan among those in list

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The play ‘Demo’ recreates a virtual meet-up

The online performance depicts marriage rituals and interactions in the digital world with a touch of humour

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‘Teak and the Tiger’ is an evocative trek through the evolution of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Directed by Suresh Elamon, the documentary narrates the history and biological diversity of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

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Dancers turn filmmakers

Young dancers starved of a stage are taking to filmmaking to reconnect with the audience and their art

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Suneeta Rao pledges support to climate with single ‘Vaada Karo’

The songwriter, singer and stage performer teams up with Dharavi Rocks and composer Dhruv Ghanekar in her comeback video

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‘November Story’ review: This Tamannaah-starrer has too much talk, too little action

The Tamil web series from director Indhra Subramanian needed to pack in more punch in its core narrative

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Kate Hudson joins cast of ‘Knives Out 2’

Actor joins others like Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae and Leslie Odom Jr in the much-hyped sequel to the 2019 hit

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Love notes and scented cards: a perfumer’s pandemic journey

Perfumer Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan’s pandemic journey shows us how the last months have reminded many of the power of smell and helped them reconnect with it

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How to eat healthy and prevent lifestyle diseases

Eating healthy is fairly simple if we focus on the basic food groups on our plate and not chase fad diets and supplements. Here’s a basic guide

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Steven Soderbergh crime drama ‘No Sudden Move’ to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

The film is set in 1954 Detroit and stars Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour and Ray Liotta, among others

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‘The Me You Can’t See’ review: Oprah and Prince Harry deliver a nuanced take on mental health conundrums

The Apple TV+ docu-series, featuring both celebrities and ordinary people, is compromised by the jarring nature of its narrative, but is still a credible attempt

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Prashant Neel to direct NTR

‘KGF’ director Prashant Neel to collaborate with NTR for his 31st film

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Best automatic hatchbacks under ₹10 lakh

These five premium makes, which offer a sleek look and a smooth drive, make the cut:

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London Indian Film Festival dedicates 2021 edition as love letter to India

The festival will open on June 17 with a UK premiere of ‘W.O.M.B. (Women of My Billion)’, an inspirational feature documentary on Srishti Bakshi

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Purple sweet potatoes from Odisha trending

The sweet-scented spuds from Sanjog Sahu’s Mati Farms are a summer surprise at chefs’ tables and will soon find a prominent place in restaurant menus

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Ismail Merchant’s legacy

Remembering the Indian-born producer behind films like A Room With a View and Howards End

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LG CineBeam HU810P projector: A little expensive, but strives for perfection

Equipped with Filmmaker Mode, IRIS Mode and Adaptive Contrast, LG’s new 4K Ultra-HD home-video projector a offers a rich cinematic experience with ultra-sharp images — and a hefty price to bear its weight

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Western string meets Eastern note

How Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya has integrated the slide guitar into Hindustani music

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A Sarod festival in memory of master-musician Annapurna Devi

At a three-day live festival, exponents of the instrument showcased the Maihar gharana’s specialities

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Singer Arijit Singh’s mother dies at the age of 52

Aditi Singh had tested negative for COVID-19, but succumbed to a cerebral stroke late on Thursday

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Actor-dancer Rima Kallingal’s new piece captures the spirit of Maya Angelou’s poem ‘And Still I Rise’

Rima talks about experimenting with music, make-up, costume, space and movement in her productions

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Nagme, Kisse, Baatein, Yaadein.. — A peek into the illustrious career of Anand Bakshi

A new book by his son reveals Anand Bakshi’s struggles and successes as a lyricist

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‘Batgirl’ movie: Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to direct DC feature

The duo who directed Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-starrer ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ will helm the movie for for Warner Bros

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‘You’ actor Jenna Ortega cast as Wednesday Addams in live-action series

Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ will be an ‘Addams Family’ spin-off series focused on the iconic character

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The Israeli founders of Sadhana Forest, Auroville explain how a team of volunteers reforested 70 acres barren land and changed it into a tropical forest

As Sadhana Forest in Auroville turns 18, founders Aviram and Yorit Rozin explain how a team of volunteers worked together to turn a lunar landscape into a lush, tropical community

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Nidhin Maliyekkal cycled from Kerala to Kashmir, selling tea to fund his trip

He started out on his 5,647 km journey with just ₹170 in his pocket

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Venba, a new narrative cooking game, has South Indian cuisine and immigrants at its centre

Venba, a narrative cooking game with South Indian cuisine and immigrants at its centre, discusses love, loss and identity

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Venba, a new narrative cooking game, has South Indian cuisine and immigrants at its centre

Venba, a narrative cooking game with South Indian cuisine and immigrants at its centre, discusses love, loss and identity

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A small scale car museum owner and a connoisseur of vintage car launches a restoration and classic automobiles outfit

In the quiet of the lockdown, Rajesh Ambal and wife Ramya Lakshminarayan have been bringing rare vintage cars back to life

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Chennaiites are enjoying mangoes brought directly from farms in multiple States

The arrival of mangoes from has been delayed by two weeks because of the unusual February rains during flowering season. Finally, the Banganapalli, sendhura and alphonso from Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Karnataka are here

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Chandigarh band Rawmats’ ‘refix’ music recaptures the 1990s vibe

The band’s latest romantic single ‘Kyu Kehti Ho’ is a big hit online

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Netflix picks up Arnold Schwarzenegger’s TV series debut

The story follows a father and daughter who learn that they have each secretly been working as CIA Operatives for years

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‘Harry Potter’ TV specials to mark ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ 20th anniversary

Fans of the boy wizard can test their knowledge of the books and films in a new TV quiz competition series being launched by WarnerMedia

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Decorating your walls with Art could raise money for COVID-19 relief

Artist-led fundraisers use limited edition photographs, postcards, and portraits as incentives to encourage people to donate to COVID-19 relief campaigns

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‘Friends’ 17 years down the line: Rachel’s clothing line, Joey with a sandwich shop..

Ahead of the reunion, the stars of the sitcom imagined what their characters would be doing after the series came to an end in 2004

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A biopic on Cher in the works at Universal

The music icon, who turned 75 on Thursday, shared the news of the biopic on Twitter

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Meet the mother-son duo from Kochi who drove pan-India, covering 16,800 kilometres in 49 days

Mitra Satheesh began her car journey, Oru Desi Drive, in March, when COVID-19 cases were falling. The second wave forced her to cut it short

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‘Army of the Dead’ review: Zack Snyder’s zombie fest is fast, furious and fun

Netflix horror-thriller delivers an overdose of explosions, decapitations, gouts of blood and even a zombie tiger to ensure an enjoyable popcorn outing

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Love in the time of Covid-19: Kannada director Jayanth Seege on his next venture

The Kannada film looks at the relationship between a couple who reconnect on social media during the 2020 lockdown

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Vaishali S: Striking a ‘cord’ in Paris

Come July, Indian textiles will be in the spotlight as Vaishali Shadangule takes Chanderi and her three-dimensional motifs to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

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‘Friends: The Reunion’ trailer: They are still here for you

HBO Max has finally unveiled a two-minute trailer, featuring all the lead stars, ahead of the special’s premiere on May 27

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Aishwarya Lekshmi, the breakout star Tamil cinema has been waiting for

The actor talks about her upcoming Tamil projects ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ why ‘Mayanadhi’ still holds pride of place in her heart, and more

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From Barack Obama to Meryl Streep, hear your favourite celebrities read out a variety of audiobooks as you discover new literature while in lockdown

Audiobooks are having their moment in the sun, drawing celebrity authors and providing screen-free entertainment that fills the silence while you do your chores

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Drew Barrymore says she was ‘gaslit’ into working with Woody Allen

The 46-year-old actor opened up on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ which she hosts, as she sat for an interview with Allen’s adopted daughter Dylan Farrow

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Pop star Demi Lovato identifies as non-binary, changes pronouns to they/ them

The 28-year-old said on Twitter that the decision had come after “a lot of healing & self-reflective work”

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“Now I follow the pegan diet” — Dr Mark Hyman

Dr Mark Hyman, functional medicine practitioner, on his book The Pegan Diet, food practices and food habits to adopt, and what elements to pick from paleo and vegan

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Raj and DK: Samantha was convinced of playing the adversary

Writer-director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK discuss season two of ‘The Family Man’ starring Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni, their indie film ‘Cinema Bandi’, and more

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In ‘State Funeral,’ filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa examines the personality cult of Joseph Stalin

Set against one of the pivotal moments of world history, Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa’s documentary flips through pages of the past to map the present

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World Central Kitchen kicks off across seven States in India

The non-profit organisation links chefs with Government hospital to provide free, healthy meals for the medical fraternity, under pressure from the pandemic

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Back to the roots for Telugu cinema

Alongside star-studded spectacle films, Telugu cinema is seeing charming small indies winning hearts

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Huma goes to Hollywood

At home in films across languages, the actor talks about working in LA, Chennai and Mumbai, and her biggest project yet — Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of The Dead’

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Netflix criticized by Chinese over use of Taiwan flag in drama series

Netflix and its popular Thai drama ‘Girl from Nowhere’ are under fire over a politically-charged issue

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IFFR 2021: The June programme to open with ‘The World to Come’ and end with ‘Poupelle of Chimney Town’

With a spread of 139 features including short, mid-length and VR films, the closing section of the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 boasts of a cocktail of genres and films

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‘The Family Man’ Season 2 trailer: Samantha Akkineni faces off against Manoj Bajpayee

The new season of the thriller series, created by Raj & DK, will be out on June 4

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Kumail Nanjiani to play Chippendales founder in ‘Immigrant’

The Hulu series is based on the true story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian-American entrepreneur who started Chippendales

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

‘We Are The People’: UEFA EURO 2020 anthem is out

Twenty-five year-old Dutch DJ Martin Garrix ropes in legendary U2 bigwigs Bono and The Edge for the song

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New on Amazon Prime: ‘Another Round’, ‘Solos,’ and more

Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar-winning Danish drama and a new seven-part sci-fi anthology are the highlights on the platform this week

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‘Sardar ka Grandson’ movie review: Gently gently turns fully filmy

This Neena Gupta and Arjun Kapoor starrer has an interesting premise, but is let down by a narrative filled with clichés

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Man enough?: on writer-researcher Deepa Narayan’s podcast, ‘What’s a Man’

With her latest podcast, ‘What’s a Man’, Deepa Narayan explores the various facets of being male today

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Without a single word, this mime act urges you to stay home during the pandemic

Mime act ‘The Farewell’ urges people to stay home and safe during the new Coronavirus pandemic wave

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‘We Are The People’: UEFA EURO 2020 anthem is out

Twenty-five year-old Dutch DJ Martin Garrix ropes in legendary U2 bigwigs Bono and The Edge for the song

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Kangana Ranaut tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Don’t want to offend COVID fan clubs’

The actor, whose Twitter account was permanently suspended for repeated violations of rules earlier this month, took to Instagram to share the health update with her fans

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Pink: parent, performer, pacesetter

Director Michael Gracey on shooting Pink for his new documentary 'P!nk: All I Know So Far,' and how her eight-year-old daughter often stole the show

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Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez in private ceremony

A representative for the singer confirmed that she recently married real estate agent Dalton Gomez

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‘Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream’ review: Netflix documentary engages, but lacks an outsider’s perspective

The three-part series on life inside the hallowed halls of India’s premier educational institution fails to probe into the true nature of the students’ experience

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Monday, May 17, 2021

‘The Underground Railroad’ review: Moving testament to the power of freedom

Barry Jenkins’ adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel is not an easy watch, but will persist in memory and is easily the best television of the year

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‘WandaVision’ dominates MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021

For ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan were named the best duo as the titular superheroes, respectively

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Match-fixing | ICC rejects claims made by documentary

The documentary Cricket’s Match Fixers released in 2018 had claimed that India’s game against England in Chennai in 2016 and the one against Australia in 2017 in Ranchi were fixed

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Gamers, celebrate; Twitch‌ ‌announces‌ ‌lower‌ ‌subscription‌ ‌prices‌ ‌globally‌

The update to the video game streaming service’s subscription plans across the world is ‘one of the biggest changes in Twitch history, which will help creators build larger, more global communities’

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Curious about food? This online conversation series explores a myriad Indian experiences

Peter Griffin’s Table Talk series pans a wide variety of topics, from rural Indian life to ancient Portugese influences, and is open to everyone interested in learning about food

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‘The Woman in the Window’ review: Best to draw the curtains on this one

Amy Adams headlines the under-delivering ‘The Woman in the Window’, a psychological-thriller riddled with clichés

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‘Pudhupettai’ and ‘Asuran’ actor Nitish Veera dies of COVID-19

Tamil actor Nitish Veera and lyricist-director Arunraja Kamaraj’s wife, Sindhuja, reportedly passed away due to COVID-19

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‘Mass Effect Legendary Edition’ game review: A fine repackaging of a much-loved trilogy

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a remaster packed with nostalgia for the followers of the series. But the new players will be in for a treat as well.

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Sunday, May 16, 2021

‘Halston’ review: The miniseries by Daniel Minahan suffers in its very concept

How Halston, the miniseries on Netflix, has let one of America’s greatest fashion icons down

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Andrea Meza of Mexico crowned 69th Miss Universe

Last year’s ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic.

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Saturday, May 15, 2021

Salman Khan warns of action by Cyber Cell after 'Radhe' leaks on pirated sites

Expressing his disappointment, Khan shared a note on his social media accounts late Saturday night and said watching a film on a pirated site was a "serious crime".

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Are you a dosa lover?

South Indian food from FarmVeda’s packets and Naivedyam thalis in Delhi — both equally good

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Robert De Niro’s injury won’t affect ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ production

The 77-year-old actor suffered a “quadriceps muscle” injury at his on-location home in Oklahoma, where he was working on the film

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‘Shipworm’: A feature-length audio ‘movie’ that keeps you listening

Fast-paced action unfolds against a rich aural backdrop in the two-hour-long drama podcast

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‘The Flavor Equation’ by Nik Sharma is all about sugar, spice and a pinch of science

The food writer-photographer marries his training as a molecular biologist with his experience as a cook

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Old flames: There’s more to fire than just the role it plays in cooking

Where there’s food, there’s fire, in some form or the other

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Small sellers go from IRL to URL

A year into the pandemic, 'homepreneurs' and small businesses from tier II and tier III cities are finding their feet online via a growing list of platforms

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Assam’s fictional superhero Advitya all set to hit the screens in fancy outfit without mask

Director Arindam Sharma had to reshoot after losing footage of 2019 film

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Renée Zellweger to star in NBC series based on ‘Dateline’

The two-time Oscar winner’s role in NBC’s ‘The Thing About Pam’ is a sign of how broadcast networks are banking on big names in Hollywood

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‘Ultraman’ CG-animated feature in the works at Netflix

The film marks Netflix’s second collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions following the release of the ‘Ultraman’ anime series which is in its second season

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High tea comes home

In need of ‘Afternoon Tea’ therapy? Pumpkin Tales, Chennai, introduced dainty sandwiches and other trimmings as a takeaway Mother’s Day High Tea last

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Vires versus virus in the second wave

Since the beginning of the pandemic, two singers have been supporting light-music performers through a charity sustained by live shows on Facebook. The initiative has undergone a major change, in fact ‘100 Changes’

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COVID-19: Fashion labels take up goodwill measures

From pledging a percentage of their sales to urging direct contributions to voluntary organisations, here’s what some of the leading Indian fashion designers are doing during the second wave of the pandemic

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The journey from an audio and video cassette rental to launching an OTT platform, Saina’s journey in entertainment

When OTT Platform Saina Play goes live, it will be another feather in founder PM Bava’s cap

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‘Ammonite’ movie review: Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan’s forbidden romance flatters to deceive

Director Francis Lee brings a meditative beauty to his second feature, that will remain fascinating for its spirit of inquiry

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Speaking up with internet art

From cartoons to digital art, India’s young are expressing their anger and anguish on social media — and are finding resonance

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‘The Last Hour’ review: Exquisitely shot series about nothing

Directed by Amit Kumar, the eight-episode series at the height of its dramatic highs, looks like a concept presentation that went knocking on Ekta Kapoor’s doors but was ultimately turned down for the lack of erotica

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Dennis Joseph scripted a new chapter in Malayalam cinema

Writer-director Dennis Joseph, who passed away on May 10, created a wide range of characters and stories that have stood the test of time

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‘Oxygen’ movie review: A claustrophobic film experience that breathes due to Melanie Laurent’s grit

Director Alexandre Aja, with the ample help of his lead actor, weaves together a tale that keeps you interested mostly, save for the underwhelming last few minutes

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What’s coming to Netflix: ‘Army of the Dead’, ‘Sardar Ka Grandson’ and more

Zack Snyder’s zombie heist thriller, Arjun Kapoor’s emotional comedy-drama and a documentary on legendary footballer Roberto Baggio are some of the highlights coming to the platform

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Zack Snyder and Dave Bautista on resurrecting the SnyderVerse through ‘Army of the Dead’

Ahead of the launch of the Netflix feature film, director Zack Snyder and actor Dave Bautista chat about taking his ‘of the Dead’ zombie films to the next level and the global support for the SnyderVerse

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'It was like living in a zoo': Prince Harry speaks about life as a royal, departure from U.K.

Harry said it was a heavy burden and he struggled to deal with being a member of the royal family.

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Yuvan Shankar Raja, AR Ameen collaborate for new spiritual single

Titled ‘Tala Al Badru Alayna’, the Islamic indie song has been released on the occasion of Eid

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‘The gaze wasn’t right’: director Nikhil Pherwani, of ‘Ahaan’, on the portrayal of developmental disabilities in Indian cinema

Not satisfied with how developmental disabilities were portrayed in Indian cinema, director Nikhil Pherwani cast an actor with Down syndrome in his début film, ‘Ahaan’

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‘Cinema Bandi’ movie review: Camera-fuelled hope

Telugu film ‘Cinema Bandi’ is a charming narrative that explores how a high-end camera fuels dreams in a hamlet

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Remembering Mrinal Sen on his 98th birth anniversary

A true-blue liberal and a staunch idealist, the filmmaker was relentless in his pursuit of telling a story in the most authentic fashion possible

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What India had to offer Fashion For Good this year

Amsterdam-based Fashion For Good annual exhibition focusses on sustainability in the fashion industry

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'Ramyug,' another disappointing entry in Bollywood’s mythological genre

Why has it proven so difficult for Indian creators to match the popularity of Ramanand Sagar’s 'Ramayan' and B.R. Chopra’s 'Mahabharat'?

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Netflix announces ‘Enola Holmes’ sequel

Actors Mille Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill are set to return for the sequel to their hit Netflix film

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‘Shang-Chi’, ‘Free Guy’ to debut exclusively in theatres

The announcement came hours after studio announced that Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ will debut in theatres and on Disney Plus on the same day

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‘Another Round’ to release May 20 on Amazon Prime

The Danish film, starring Hollywood star Mads Mikkelsen, won the Academy Award for Best International Feature

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Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’ to release in two parts

The action-thriller chronicles the red sanders heist in the hills of Andhra, and will also feature Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

‘Friends’ Reunion special to premiere on May 27, first teaser released

All six original cast members are coming back for the special, titled ‘Friends: The Reunion’, along with special guests like David Beckham, BTS and Malala Yousafzai

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COVID-19 | Actor Ajith Kumar contributes ₹25 lakh to TN CM relief fund

The 'Valimai' star contributed the sum through bank transfer

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Malayalam actor P.C. George passes away

He made his debut in the movie 'Amba Ambika Ambalika,' and wenr on to act in Ramu Kariat’s 'Dweepu'

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Singer VV Prassanna takes the independent route with ‘Masikkadhey’

The journey of musician VV Prassanna’s upcoming musical effort

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Compositions with Rama as muse

Rama was not just inspired Tyagaraja, but many other composers

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Guru Prema Hariharan was as graceful as her music

Prema Hariharan, who passed away recently, was an exemplary guru and vocalist

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Mead in India: It’s all about the honey

Produced with a minimal carbon footprint, Indian meads rely on existing bee colonies on farmlands, and are slowly making a buzz in the country

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Raghunath Mohapatra: The sculptor who dared to dream big

Eminent sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra planned to create a replica of the Sun temple at Konark

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Vyjayanti Kashi: ‘Kesava Prasad was a dedicated guru and guide’

I have had a long association with Pasumarthy Kesava Prasad. In fact, he was instrumental in making possible my first visit to Kuchipudi village, whi

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Jayanth’s flute captures the beauty of Mohanam

Jayanth’s concert stood out for aesthetic and elaborate interpretation of ragas

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Vanraj Bhatia’s extraordinary, multi-faceted oeuvre

The composer’s transcultural experiments were always intense and persuasive

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Jayanthi Kumaresh tells stories through the veena

Veena exponent Jayanthi Kumaresh’s new series attempts to catch listeners young

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‘Minari’ movie review: Poignant immigrant drama blossoms into absorbing classic

Director Lee Isaac Chung recalls his childhood in 1980s rural Arkansas, led by a wonderful cast that has created unforgettable characters

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Tribute to guru Kesava Prasad, the icon of Kuchipudi village

Pasumarthy Kesava Prasad created a strong bond between the village and the classical dance fraternity

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Tyagaraja’s opera and the French connect

Nauka Charitram was staged across Europe, thanks to Christian and Miriam Ledoux’s love for the composer’s works

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‘Radhe’ movie review: Salman Khan can’t save this mess of a film

Prabhu Deva and Salman Khan’s third outing is dull and unintentionally hilarious

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‘Farmers are frontline workers’: Artist Pradosh Swain’s works on the role of farmers

Delhi-based artist Pradosh Swain’s 20 surreal works focus on the role of farmers

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The cast of ‘The Underground Railroad’ on 'telling the story of the black experience'

Thuso Mbedu, William Jackson Harper, Aaron Pierre, Sheila Atim and Joel Edgerton speak of picking up cues from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel and director Barry Jenkins

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Bhaskar Chattopadhyay talks about his latest novel

The author's fourth whodunit, 'Best Served Cold', is set in a beautiful tea estate in the Dooars region of Bengal

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This Chennai girl used Tinder to help with a blood donation drive

After a long pause, Tinder is back in business. Only this time, users are not looking for a prospective date

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‘Manzar’ is of hope and smile during the pandemic

Singers Salman Ali and Vipin Aneja’s recently released music video is an ode to humanity during the pandemic

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Rajinikanth gets second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The actor had returned to Chennai yesterday, after finishing a month-long schedule for his next film ‘Annaatthe’ in Hyderabad

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Short film ‘VOICEE’ draws attention to the dark side of technology

Directed by Sanil Thomas, the film shows the dangers lurking behind technological advancements

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Salman Khan’s ‘Radhe’ sends ZEE5 servers crashing

The streaming platform crashed due to the large volume of users logging in to view the Prabhudeva directorial

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World’s first NFT classical music piece bought for more than US$200,000

After shooting to crypto-fame for buying Beeple’s ‘Everydays’, Metapurse dives into classical music with a choral piece drawn on one of the world’s most fascinating missing person’s cases: Amelia Earhart

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'My country is at war': Gal Gadot criticised following statement on Israel-Palestine conflict

Gadot, a former Israeli Defence Forces fighter, said both Israel and its “neighbour” deserve to live as “free and safe” nations.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Community-led online radio meets live-streaming across Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces

Whether you are planning a live on filmmaking or just a live-streamed jam session, the rise of drop-in audio social spaces such as Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces across India harken back to the era of community radio

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Ellen DeGeneres to end talk show after 19 years

Announcement comes a few months after the talk show faced accusations that it was a toxic place to work

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Children’s book ‘A Little Spice is Extra Nice’ introduces kids to Kochi’s Mattancherry spice market and shows them how spices are made

An illustrated children’s book takes a trip to the Mattancherry spice market in Kochi and traces the journey of spices from farm to kitchen

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Doctors find time to pursue their passion amidst their hectic schedule

A paediatrician runs a successful cookery channel on YouTube, while a dermatologist and surgeon launch a food subscription service

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New on Amazon Prime: ‘Karnan’, ‘Minari’, ‘The Last Hour’, and more

Gal Gadot’s latest tryst as Wonder Woman, Zoom horror feature ‘Host’ and a new series from Barry Jenkins are among the other highlights on the platform this week

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The music of Chennai-based bass singer Dr Samuel Grubb

Dr Samuel Grubb, who passed away recently, has been conductor of the Madras Musical Association, member of the GATT Quintet that performed at the Sydney Olympics and sung for Ilaiyaraaja. But what he will be undoubtedly remembered for is his deep voice, one that American gospel queen, Mahalia Jackson, called ‘the Bottomless Bass’

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This zero waste store offers sustainable alternatives for everyday requirements

This new store is equipped with a mill and a community fridge, to propagate the concept of zero waste

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Restaurants gear up to send protein-rich COVID meals for home quarantine patients

With entire families quarantined, restaurants in Chennai are tweaking menus and logistics to deliver affordable, nutritious and hot meals to your doorstep

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Mercedes’ new GLA comes with a superior kit and spacious interiors

It also gets uprated suspension components including a wider track for improved stability

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BMW’s R18 is rolls out in style

While BMW has stayed true to the original 1936 R5 style wise, the R18’s engine is a pleasant surprise, among other things

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Amit Kumar and Asif Kapadia discuss ‘The Last Hour’

Filmmaker Amit Kumar discusses his debut web series, ‘The Last Hour’, and the rapport he shares with British filmmaker Asif Kapadia, who has come on board as the executive producer

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‘Ghilli’ actor Maran dies of COVID-19

The actor, best known for playing a key role in Vijay-starrer ‘Ghilli’, has reportedly died of the novel coronavirus

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Director Jayaraj: My association with Madampu Kunjukuttan was a turning point in my career

Ace director looks back at the memorable films on which he collaborated with the late screenwriter

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Regina King to next direct ‘Bitter Root’ for Legendary

Described as a ‘1920s-set race-themed’ movie, the film is an adaptation of the acclaimed Image Comics series

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Musk’s fully autonomous Tesla car claim does not match reality, report says

Tesla’s current autopilot options offer features to help the driver, but they have not reached a stage where the vehicles are autonomous.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Seven books to help overhaul your life in times of stress

During the new COVID-19 wave, many aspects of our health get thrown off-axis. We’ve compiled some comforting and educational reads to help guide you through times of stress, confusion and loneliness.

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This book by Aparna Devagiri is a guide for working women in a complicated world

Aparna Devagiri’s ‘The Professional Woman’s Handbook Navigating Choices for Success’ is an accessible guide to career shifts, body image, and more

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Barry Jenkins talks about ‘The Underground Railroad’

The Oscar-award winning director, talks about the joy of creating the show using the ingredients from the Pulitzer-prize winning novel

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Vetrivel Chandrasekar’s ‘Kaal Kattu’ web series turns the spotlight on the lingering love between couples

The series has completed a whopping 50 episodes and has now entered a third season

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Savitha Sastry releases a short film titled ‘Colors: White’

The film, a part of a trilogy based on the colours of the Indian National Flag, is written and directed by her husband AK Srikanth

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How to make summer vacation fun during COVID-19

Summer break is upon us and with families being forced to spend yet another vacation at home, it may be wise to distract children by keeping them engaged in creative hobbies

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‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ review: Netflix’s comic book series is a superhero snooze-fest

Beneath its glossy facade of a sleek superhero offering, the series is an empty shell of unexplored potential and half-baked plot points

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Vineet Hukmani’s new single ‘So New’ has optimism at the forefront

The Harvard alumnus and former Radio One CEO shares his winning formula on remaining at the top of the charts

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Lady Gaga, Glenn Close join Prince Harry and Oprah for mental health TV series

‘The Me You Can’t See’ series will feature stories from high-profile guests and others across the world about mental health and emotional well-being issues

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‘Cinema Bandi’: A camera and a village

Debut director Praveen Kandregula talks about the Telugu film ‘Cinema Bandi’, in which village folks chance upon a camera and try to make a feature film

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Tamannaah on 'November Story', fighting COVID-19, and staying relevant in the industry

The actor talks about exploring the Tamil web space with a whodunit, and looks back at her fast-paced Kollywood career

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Writer, actor Madampu Kunjukuttan passes away

The 81-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 after he was admitted to a private hospital in Thrissur

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‘Cinema Bandi’: A camera and a village

Debut director Praveen Kandregula’s talks about the Telugu film ‘Cinema Bandi’, in which village folks chance upon a camera and try to make a feature film

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Tamannaah interview: ‘The life of an actor is unique’

Tamannaah on exploring the Tamil web space with a whodunit titled November Story

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Vijay Sethupathi to host ‘MasterChef Tamil’

The ‘Master’ star appeared in a promo on Sun TV’s official social media handle, confirming his presence on the cooking reality series

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Golden Globes controversy: Tom Cruise returns trophies; NBC drops broadcast

Actor Scarlett Johansson also joined critics including Netflix, Amazon Studios and WarnerMedia, who said they would no longer work with the HFPA unless it made far-reaching changes

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Screenwriter Dennis Joseph passes away

Known for his blockbuster scripts, Joseph’s 1988 directorial venture Manu Uncle won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film.

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Adieu to Malayalam cinema’s master writer

If his Rajavinte Makan marked the beginning of the superstardom for Mohanlal, New Delhi helped Mammootty script a spectacular comeback after a series of disappointing films.

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Doctors find time to pursue their passion amidst their hectic schedule

A paediatrician runs a successful cookery channel on YouTube, while a dermatologist and surgeon launch a food subscription service

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India-born Ivy League alumni and students come together to raise funds to fight COVID-19

Make a donation to a cause fighting COVID-19 and get a one-on-one counselling session with industry professionals and alumni of top institutions across the world

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Meet Ashwin Bhaskar, the musician behind ‘Perfect OK’, the ‘dialogue-with-beat’ video

The musician mixed beats with dialogues from a WhatsApp video by KP Naisal

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Lockdown impact: No new episodes for popular Malayalam TV serials

Serials like Swanthanam forced to take a break after second wave of COVID-19 forced Kerala to lock down

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Why the NRAI wants to cut out the middleman of aggregator platforms like Swiggy and Zomato

At a recent townhall webinar, The National Restaurant Association of India discussed the need for restaurants to reprioritise direct delivery

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Matthew Heineman on ‘The Boy From Medellín’

The director says if you end up with the story you started with, you weren't listening along the way

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Kambalapally ‘Mail’ goes to New York

The Telugu film ‘Mail’ will be screened virtually as part of New York Indian Film Festival 2021

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Unusual food pairings that Malayalis love

Meat fry with banana fritters, or with sweet neyyappam? In Kerala’s street food hubs and cafes, age-old food pairings are being replaced with quirky combinations that demand a leap of faith

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Dhanush’s ‘Karnan’ to release on Amazon Prime Video on May 14

The film, directed by Mari Selvaraj, released in theatres on April 9

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Sunday, May 9, 2021

As India shifts to vegan and gluten-free options at the bar, cider becomes popular

As young people express an interest in vegan and gluten-free options at the bar, cider — a fermented summer drink made from apples — attracts interest in India

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Dogecoin tumbles after Elon Musk calls it a “hustle” on ‘SNL’ show

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts had for days been eager to see what he would say, after his tweets this year turned the once-obscure digital currency into a speculator’s dream.

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Saturday, May 8, 2021

‘Elephant In The Womb’: Kalki Koechlin turns author with book on motherhood

The graphic book, illustrated by Valeriya Polyanychko, will be a combination of personal essays and think-pieces.

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Shah Rule: ‘The simplest verse can get the job done’

Rapper Shah Rule says trust is the most important factor when collaborating with other artistes as he discusses his debut EP ‘Hooked’

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Mother’s Day: A letter to dear mother to say thank you

No matter the age, we all share deep bonds with our mothers and which only go from strength to strength with the passage of time. Six people settled abroad pen their thoughts in a letter to their mothers in India, to say why moms need to be celebrated

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Bit of a pickle: An Andhra delicacy made with sorrel leaves

As kids, my sisters and I would sit long hours plucking the leaves from stems, our contribution to the making of gongura pachhadi

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Alison Brie, Alessandro Nivola and Aubrey Plaza to lead indie comedy ‘Spin Me Round’

Brie has penned the script along with Jeff Baena, who will be directing the movie

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Kuchipudi doyen Pasumarthy Keshav Prasad passes away

He was an authority and promoter of Kuchipudi history and dance

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The life and art of Guru Dutt

As his debut film 'Baazi' turns 70 later this year, Bengaluru film historians weigh in with a city connection

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‘Monster’ movie review: Kelvin Harrison Jr. shines in predictable Netflix courtroom drama

Based on the award-winning novel by Walter Dean Myers, the drama is a biting, if myopic, commentary on the flawed nature of the criminal justice system

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‘Yenna Sonna’ is a song by a CSK fan, made for a legion of CSK fans

Bjorn Surrao and Arivu combine to give a Chennai Super Kings anthem titled ‘Yenna Sonna’

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My heart goes out to India, says Drew Barrymore

The current COVID-19 crisis in India has garnered global attention, with the latest international celebrity to take note being Drew Barrymore

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Meet Lori Arnold, America’s queenpin and ‘the original Walter White’

Ahead of the release of Discovery+ docu-miniseries ‘The Queen of Meth’, Lori Arnold talks about lessons learned from addiction and introducing dangerous drugs to a quiet part of the American Midwest. She is also joined in the interview by her brother, actor Tom Arnold.

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Kangana Ranaut tests positive for COVID-19

The actor termed the virus a “small-time flu” which has gotten too much press

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Cheering from the sidelines

These good Samaritans are encouraging volunteers and frontline workers in their endeavours, proving that kindness is indeed contagious

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Behind the network

From making live-tracking apps to platforms for home cooks, the people who are stepping up in the midst of the second wave

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Opinion | Will our celebrities please show up?

One expects involvement from celebrities and influencers with relief efforts because their fandom is the people

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Opinion | Will our celebrities please show up?

One expects involvement from celebrities and influencers with relief efforts because their fandom is the people

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Vanraj Bhatia, master of background scores and composer of less-heard melodies

The gifted musician, who faced financial difficulties in the evening of his life, never got his due

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Camila Cabello’s ‘Cinderella’ movie to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

Billy Porter is portraying Cinderella’s fairy godparent and Idina Menzel is playing her evil stepmother

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Vanraj Bhatia, master of background scores and composer of lesser-heard melodies

The gifted musician, who faced financial difficulties in the evening of his life, never got his due

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Young brands, big heart

Homegrown fashion and accessory labels respond to the need of the hour and offer up to 100% of their proceeds to NGOs

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A lazy Sunday biryani

The Hyderabadi speciality on a warm ‘holiday’ afternoon deserves a nap after

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‘And Tomorrow the Entire World’ movie review: A riveting insight into the antifa movement

Writer-director Julia von Heinz’s German political thriller presents an authentic account of contemporary antifa groups, by suitably portraying the non-violent aspects of their resistance

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In conversation with Ivan Ayr, director of 'Milestone'

A video interview with Ivan Ayr, director of 'Milestone'

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‘Thank You Brother’ review: A predictable drama

Anasuya Bharadwaj impresses in this predictable narrative

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How would Satyajit Ray have responded to the pandemic?

There may be clues in his cinema, which reveals a politically and socially conscious, and often prescient, vision of Bengal, India and humanity

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‘The Innocent’ review: Spanish adaptation of Harlan Coben thriller works better than the novel

Director Oriol Paulo, who shares writing credits with Jordi Vallejo and Guillem Clua has created a thrilling narrative, providing the right amount of detail in perfect doses

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Interviewing the Beatles was the biggest thrill of my life: Kabir Bedi

The ever-dashing actor on his work, tumultuous life, and new autobiography 'Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Journey Of An Actor'

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From 'Luca' to 'Space Jam: A New Legacy': What to watch with the kids this summer

Other films in the summer lineup include ‘Spirit Untamed’, ‘Cruella’, and 'Minions: The Rise of Gru'

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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma donate ₹2 crore in COVID-19 fight

The campaign will run for seven days on Ketto and the proceeds will be directed to ACT Grants, the implementation partner which will work towards providing oxygen, medical manpower, vaccination awareness and tele-medicine facilities

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What to watch with kids this summer

The summer lineup includes ‘Luca’, ‘Spirit Untamed’, ‘Cruella’, and a sequel to ‘Space Jam’

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Aditya Chopra to provide financial aid to film industry during COVID-19 crisis

Producer and filmmaker launched the ‘Yash Chopra Saathi’ initiative to support the daily wage earners of the film industry

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Golden Globes approves changes on diversity, ethics

Steps include hiring a chief diversity officer and emphasizing recruitment of Black journalists, among others

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'The Disciple' remains on the edge of the well of musicianship

Chaitanya Tamhane's Marathi drama, now showing on Netflix, engulfs you in its web of paradox and irony

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia dead at 94

Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia died in Mumbai on Friday after a brief illness, a former colleague said.The 94-year-old virtuoso, who scored the

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Bijayini’s new solo explores the mind of a woman

The Odissi exponent’s new work ‘Call of Dawn’ combines three musical pieces in raag Ahirbhairav

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Sharmila Biswas makes three powerful short films

Odissi exponent’s films combine dance and music with a strong narrative

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Papanasam Sivan’s songs in Sanskrit

Carnatic vocalist Gayathri Girish’s recent workshop showed the composer’s flair for the language

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Umayalpuram Sivaraman: ‘I have not even touched the tip of the iceberg’

With 75 years of performance behind him, mridangam maestro Umayalpuram Sivaraman’s zest is still as high as it was when he started playing at the age of five

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The Disciple remains on the edge of the well of musicianship

The Disciple, now showing on Netflix, engulfs you in its web of paradox and irony

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Watch | Indian-American classical musicians perform in solidarity with India

The online performance organised by Classical Movements will include Indian and Western classical music and personal statements.

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Food colour made from fruits, vegetables and spices

Purée, juice or powder... ingredients in your refrigerator and kitchen shelves can be turned into fun edible colours

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Musician Rajesh Muthupandian’s video album ‘Nattrai’ raises a toast to motherhood

RM Productions launches a music video on Mother’s Day

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In Kerala, one can’t get enough of pathiris during the month of Ramzan

While even the traditional pathiris vary from one place to another, there are umpteen varieties that are eaten as snacks

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Spirited works of art and light: Table lamps created out of used liquor bottles

A blend of DIY crafts and recycling creates wonder out of empty liquor bottles

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Artisans get creative to stay afloat in a crisis

Artisans began making products for WFH clientèle and courted e-commerce platforms to survive the pandemic. Their battle, however, isn’t over as the second wave brings in new challenges

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Can’t find a vaccine slot? Coders come to the COVID-19 jab rescue

Having trouble finding vaccination centres on CoWIN or Aarogya Setu? These vaccine hacks, started by technologists across the country, are being lapped up by the public — and understandably so

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Gaurav Gera’s short and laugh worthy content

Comedian Gaurav Gera talks about the new shows he features in, and the work that keeps him busy

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Gaurav Gera’s short and laugh worthy content

Comedian Gaurav Gera talks about the new shows he features in, and the work that keeps him busy

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Blake Lively to star in adaptation of ‘Lady Killer’ comic book

The comic book series is written by Joelle Jones and Jamie S Rich, illustrated by Jones, and coloured by Laura Allred

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‘Red Sonja’ finds its lead in Hannah John-Kamen

Actor Hannah John-Kamen is best known for playing the role of the villain Ghost in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’

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Andrea Jeremiah tests positive for COVID-19

The ‘Vada Chennai’ star posted a video of her singing a song, and also wrote that she was recovering in home quarantine

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Actor Pandu, who designed AIADMK flag, no more

The well-known actor, who starred in several Tamil films, was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19

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Visually impaired musician Comagan passes away

He was the founder of Raaga Priya orchestra, and had featured in the popular Tamil song 'Ovvoru Pookalume' in director Cheran’s 2004 film 'Autograph'

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Kangana’s new clothes: designers Anand Bhushan and Rimzim Dadu say no

Opinion | Is the Indian fashion industry finally finding its political voice? Two young designers, Anand Bhushan and Rimzim Dadu, lead the way by saying no to right-wing mouthpiece and actor Kangana Ranaut

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The business of gardening continues to bloom across India amid the pandemic

As first-time gardeners find comfort in nurturing plants and growing their own food at home, nurseries across the country bolster their inventory to keep up with rapid sales

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

When life imitates art during pandemic

Dancer Methil Devika was down with COVID-19 while working on production on ‘solitude’

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‘These COVID-19 patients coped with isolation and anxiety in their own uplifting ways’

It’s a long road to recovery for people testing positive in this second wave of COVID-19. Trusty transistors, well-thumbed Harry Potter books, and family on constant video calls is what got them by

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Why the Versys 1000 makes for a breezy ride

Kawasaki Versys’ engine is its crowning jewel, to say nothing of its impressive handling and comfortable seating

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Why the Versys 1000 makes for a breezy ride

Kawasaki Versys’ engine is its crowning jewel, to say nothing of its impressive handling and comfortable seating

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‘Resident Evil Village’ game review: Survival horror at its finest — and most blood-chilling

Capcom’s Resident Evil Village bleeds with stunning settings, eye-catching character design and snappy gun-play — and, yes, we finally get to meet the hypnotically-tall Lady Dimitrescu

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Kangana’s new clothes: designers Anand Bhushan and Rimzim Dadu say no

Opinion | Is the Indian fashion industry finally finding its political voice? Two young designers, Anand Bhushan and Rimzim Dadu, lead the way by saying no to right-wing mouthpiece and actor Kangana Ranaut

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A film on outsider’s view of Islam

SPP Bhaskaran’s ‘Insha Allah’ now awaits a theatrical release after doing the rounds at film festivals

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Film editor Ajay Sharma dies due to COVID-19 complications

He was known for his work on films like ‘Ludo’ and ‘Jagga Jasoos’

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New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘The Last Hour’, ‘The Boy from Medellin’ and more

A new supernatural crime thriller series and a documentary on award-winning singer J Balvin are the highlights on the platform this week

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‘Vincenzo’ review: Dramatic entertainment from the get-go

In these rather grim times, the campy and pacy K-drama on Netflix serves as a perfect foil for some distraction

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Home chefs across India are putting together quarantine hampers with handwritten notes

Along with a wholesome meal and some healthy desserts, the handwritten notes urge the recipient to get well

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Garage sends out its last antique car

Restorer of heritage four-wheelers, CS Ananth brings the tailgate down on an eponymously-named enterprise that has made remarkable contributions to keeping a hobby alive

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25 years of ‘Indian’: Meet ‘Aasaan’ Rajendran, who taught ‘varmakkalai’ to Kamal Haasan

How the Kamal Haasan-Shankar project incorporated the Tamil martial arts form in its stunt sequences

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I wanted ‘Mandela’ to have an African flavour: Composer Bharath Sankar

Composer Bharath Sankar breaks down the individual songs in his recently-released debut album, ‘Mandela’, and discusses its African connection

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‘Invincible’ review: Superhero mayhem at its finest

Amazon Prime’s adult animation saga makes for exhilarating, if bone-squelching violent viewing, and promises an even better second season to come

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These are the five best automatic hatchbacks in India just now...

Compact and automatic — the best combination to face traffic congestion or parking challenges

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Justin Theroux, Hollywood’s man for every occasion

The actor-writer-producer talks about starring in the Apple TV+ adaptation of ‘The Mosquito Coast,’ the underlying relevance of the series, and why he feels his career is bizarre

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Versys 1000 makes for a breezy ride

Kawasaki Versys’ engine is its crowning jewel, to say nothing of its impressive handling and comfortable seating

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Comfort stop: Hyderabad-based Loo Café makes its way to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

It has 400 plus facilities to its credit, including one in Srinagar

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A trucker’s tale: director Ivan Ayr on his latest, ‘Milestone’

Director Ivan Ayr’s latest, ‘Milestone’, explores the life of a driver from Delhi, a city he closely associates with

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Yasmin Zaidi paints the pandemic

Yasmin Zaidi’s new artworks reflect on the COVID pandemic, isolation and grief

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The myriad tastes and cultural influences of iftar

From wobbly china grass halwa to smoked samosas to sabudani ki kheer — Muslim communities around the country bring to the iftar table not just exciting meals but also diverse cultural influences

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Drive to debunk theories linking menstruation and vaccination

‘Women can take COVID vaccine on any day of menstrual cycle’

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Why vultures are important to protect Nature

Arulagam Foundation’s Instagram video throws light on why the much-maligned vultures are vital for infection control in our ecosystem

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Rapper Rap Kid India turns composer-lyricist for Malayalam film

Rapper Aditi Nair aka Rap Kid India talks about having sung and written for ‘Kho Kho’

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Hear it from Khaled

The 14-track album features R&B artist Jeremih, back after recovering from COVID-19 and Lil Wayne apart from music industry bigwigs

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Golden Globes group floats changes to address diversity, ethics complaints

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association board suggested steps to diversify its roster, including hiring a chief diversity officer, and putting emphasis on recruiting Black journalists

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New on Disney+ Hotstar in May: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’, ‘Oslo’ and more

This month, the platform celebrates ‘Star Wars’ Day with three new relevant titles, and also premieres a new drama film starring A-listers Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott

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This Visakhapatnam-based firm uses technology to bridge the gap between artisans and buyers

A social commerce digital platform, Yes!poho has over 200 artisans and the social platform has over 1.50 lakh customers from North America, Europe, West Asia, Australia and South Africa.

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Tom Hanks’ ‘Finch’ acquired by Apple TV Plus

Hanks stars as Finch, a robotics engineer and one of the few survivors of a cataclysmic solar event that has left the world a wasteland

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Actor ‘Mela’ Reghu is no more

A circus clown by profession, Reghu starred in movies like‘Apoorva Sahodarangal’ and the more recent ‘Drishyam 2’

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Twitter permanently suspends Kangana Ranaut's account

"We enforce the Twitter Rules judiciously and impartially for everyone on our service,” a Twitter spokesperson said

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Marvel gives sneak-peak into ‘Eternals’; reveals titles for ‘Black Panther 2’ and more

Marvel’s exclusive teaser also showcases new footage for Scarlett Johansson-led ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings’

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Online writing workshop for children

The session is organised by Word to Word Consulting and is open for ages 10 to 12

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Timothee Chalamet, Billie Eilish to co-host 2021 Met Gala

Tennis champion Naomi Osaka and poet Amanda Gorman will also be a part of this year’s Met Gala Host Committee

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Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 2’ set for Hindi remake

The Hindi remake of the first ‘Drishyam’ was led by Ajay Devgn portraying Mohanlal’s role and Tabu playing the Inspector General of Police

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‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ movie review: A sweet, futuristic film with visual verve

Netflix animated feature ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ offers a comical take on scary tech apocalypses while keeping family at the heart of the storytelling

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Dee Bradley Baker talks of his 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' experience

The voice actor discusses the challenges and excitement of voicing five distinct characters in the show, that drops on May 4

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Dee Bradley Baker talks of ‘The Bad Batch’

The voice actor speaks of the challenges and excitement of voicing five distinct characters in the show dropping on May 4

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If Ian from ‘Mythic Quest’ and Mac from ‘It’s Always Sunny..’ ever meet, there’d be a fistfight, says Rob McElhenney

Ahead of the second season launch, co-creators Megan Ganz and Rob McElhenney and the rest of the cast of ‘Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet’ — Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, F. Murray Abraham, and Jessie Ennis — chat about why the Apple TV Plus series is more than about video games

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This woman-run startup uses crop residue to create bio-batteries

Solving three problems at once, Odisha startup Nexus Power uses crop remnants to create bio-organic, fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles

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‘Returnal’ review: A real test of bullet hell gaming

Sony’s latest first-party game is a bullet hell Roguelike that is equal parts satisfying, frustrating, addictive and a dream to control on the DualShock 5’s adaptive triggers

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‘Ullam’ narrates the plight of women through a song about lost love

Composed and sung by Pranav CP, the song is about a relationship that gets burnt at the altar of inequality

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The humble jackfruit gets its due, it’s uses are being re-imagined in modern and more contemporary ways

Jackfruit season is upon us, and from seed to rind, no part of this vegetable is going uneaten

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‘Kanji’ gets a song and a dance to celebrate it

The music video ‘Oru Kanji paattu’ is about the goodness of ‘kanji’

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Cook it under $1 with chef Shankar Krishnamurthy

Chef Shankar Krishnamurthy’s new pandemic-inspired e-book ‘The $1 Cookbook’ digs into innovation and frugality in home cooking

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Esther David collaborates with Indian Jewish communities to record recipes for ‘Bene Appétit: The Cuisine of the Indian Jews’

Author Esther David travels across India, collaborating with Jewish communities to learn how to cook traditional, closely guarded recipes for her new book, ‘Bene Appétit: The Cuisine of the Indian Jews’

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Sunday, May 2, 2021

How Anushka Kalro gives shape to memories

Bengaluru-based artist Anushka Kalro talks about her work, inspiration and role models

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Saturday, May 1, 2021

Art through a biodiversity lens

How more and more artists are working with themes like climate change and depleting natural resources, and connecting with audiences

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For COVID-hit families, food is a call away

Home chefs, cloud kitchens and restaurants now ensuring a steady supply of food for those affected

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Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' star, dies at 89

Dukakis won the Oscar for best supporting actress and Cher took home the trophy for best actress

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The growing popularity of buttermilk

From election booths to sunlit village homes, the age-old buttermilk still remains one of the most popular summer drinks across the country today

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How locations took centrestage in Malayalam films made during the pandemic hit 2020-21

With several restrictions in place, filmmakers made most of the locations and came up with interesting narratives

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Indian-origin author, playwright Ronnie Govender passes away in South Africa

He died in Cape Town following age-related ailments.

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Ekavali Khanna on ‘Bombay Begums’ getting her global recognition

Kolkata-based actress boasts an interesting body of work despite a late start to her career

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