How a Kerala farmer is experimenting with paddy and art

Praseed Kumar from Wayanad grows over 125 traditional rice varieties and does rice paddy art in his field

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Jaipur company declares 'Money Heist' holiday ahead of final season release

In a letter, the CEO Abhishek Jain said the step has been taken to avoid mass bunks by his staff later this week.

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Why MGR loved Coimbatore

Readers of ‘Ithayakkani’, a monthly magazine on MGR, relive the icon’s illustrious journey

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What’s coming to Netflix: ‘Money Heist’ Season 5, ‘On the Verge,’ and more

Part one of the Spanish heist crime drama's final season, and Julie Delpy's first directorial are some of the highlights coming to the platform

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Women writers have been marginalised in Hindi literature for far too long

Conservative male perspectives have dominated Hindi literary criticism and historiography

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How a Kerala farmer is experimenting with paddy

Praseed Kumar from Wayanad grows over 125 traditional rice varieties and does rice paddy art in his field

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Now, read Kim Ki-duk’s films in Malayalam

MSone, a voluntary online group of film enthusiasts, has been facilitating subtitles in Malayalam for the past eight years

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Rubina Dilaik starts filming for her Bollywood debut ‘Ardh’

Directed by singer and music composer Palash Muchhal, the film is a story of a struggling actor in Mumbai

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‘Kayattam’ wins Sanal Kumar Sasidharan the first ‘Disruptor in Cinema’ award at Melbourne

Malayalam film ‘Kayattam’, starring Manju Warrier, was shot on an iPhone and carries forward the filmmaker’s exploration of themes such as illusion and divine power

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Jonathan Raymond on ‘First Cow’: ‘It is a conscious revival’

The author and screenplay writer says the film is a comment on the genre and Western values such as individualism, vigilante justice and extreme masculine energy

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Kashish 2021: at South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ film festival, these documentaries examine the lived realities of India’s queer communities

From male Lavani dancers to the Sikh community, a look at short films that delve into specific cultural insights of our queer society

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With ‘Tuck Jagadish’ and ‘Maestro’ taking the digital route, the OTT Vs. theatre tussle continues

Small and medium budget Telugu films are lining up for theatrical release, while many big budget and star-led films have either deferred their release to 2022 or are considering digital premieres

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Kerala-based animator’s short film wins award at Fantasia International Film Festival

Adithi Krishnadas’s Malayalam short, Kandittund, won the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation

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Shop at The Armoire

The luxe pop-up’s Celebration Edit offers the latest in prêt, but with room for customisation

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Jon Stewart returns to TV in September with deep dive show

‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ will launch on its Apple TV+ on Sept. 30, and sees Stewart taking a deep dive on a single issue of national importance

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Goutam Ghose’s ‘Raahgir’ wins four awards at Washington DC South Asian Film Festival

The film stars Adil Hussain and Tillotama Shome, and was part of the festival, which showcases alternative and independent cinema from South Asia

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Dave Franco, Alison Brie to star in Amazon’s ‘Somebody I Used To Know’

The actor-couple co-wrote the script for the romantic comedy film

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Ewan McGregor, Ethan Hawke team up for Apple original movie ‘Raymond and Ray’

The film follows half-brothers Raymond (McGregor) and Ray (Ethan Hawke) who have lived in the shadow of a terrible father

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Deepika Padukone to star in ‘cross-cultural romantic comedy’ by STXfilms

Padukone will also produce the upcoming film through her banner Ka Productions

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Director Mahesh Narayanan to make Bollywood debut with thriller ‘Phantom Hospital’

The film is based on an unprecedented investigation into the Indian healthcare system

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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ movie review: Marvel’s most enjoyable comfort watch yet

Simu Liu and Awkwafina star in the latest MCU instalment, that is balm for our big screen-spectacle-starved eyes

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Watch | Amia Srinivasan on her new book, ‘The Right to Sex’

The philosopher sits down with The Hindu Weekend to discuss key themes from her non-fiction book

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India’s experimental indie music, now shaped by the pandemic

A dip in the number of mainstream releases has led to the emergence of a new generation of indie musicians across India, who used lockdown to compose, record and release fresh music

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MCC students’ street play pays homage to late professor, P Rajani

‘Idhu Vaaliba Vayasu’ is also a tribute to the youth who volunteered during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Umpteen travels with Yathra Mohan in ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Calicut’

Seventy-four year-old veteran travel guide Yathra Mohan chats about ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Calicut’, a practical and interesting tour book on the historic city of Kozhikode

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‘The Empire’ review: Riding and meandering on a sword’s edge

It may not be consistently satisfying, but thanks to strong performances from actors such as Shabana Azmi and Drashti Dhami, the period drama sets up an intriguing second season to come

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Actor Ed Asner, star of ‘Up’ and ‘Lou Grant,’ dies at 91

He had more than 300 acting credits and remained active throughout his 70s and 80s in a variety of film and TV roles

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Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans reunite for ‘Ghosted’

The feature is an adventure movie project set up at Apple Studios

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Nagarjuna Akkineni’s next films are ‘The Ghost’ and ‘Bangaraju’

Nagarjuna Akkineni, who turned 62, will be seen in director Praveen Sattaru’s ‘The Ghost’ and director Kalyan Krishna’s ‘Bangaraju’ that also stars Naga Chaitanya

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After travelling to 11 Indian cities and tasting hundreds of paan, The Betel Leaf Company was born

The Betel Leaf Company is trying to reposition paan in a new avatar, with a range of inventive tobacco-free flavours from Cognac to mango

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‘Psychonauts 2’ review: 2021’s first video game-of-the-year contender

From the mind of legendary game designer Tim Schafer, comes the much-awaited action-platformer Psychonauts 2, one of the best games you will play in 2021 that happens to feature actor Jack Black

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Maruti Suzuki India to hike prices across models from September

At present Maruti Suzuki sells a range of models priced between ₹2.99 lakh and ₹12.39 lakh

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‘Reminiscence’ movie review: An overtly cerebral try-hard that ends up being forgetful

Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson star in this ‘The Fountain’-esque film that strives to be avant garde but fails hit the sweet spots of intrigue

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Masterclass with award-winning British film editor Andrew Bird

The masterclass will be streamed live on Goethe-Institut Bangalore’s social media pages

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Aditya Arya’s massive photography museum

Gurugram might be an urban nightmare, but it now has an 18,000 sq.ft. photography museum, India’s first such crowd-funded venture

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India has the world’s lowest survival rate of cinema. And this heritage needs attention

Cinema might fire India’s imagination, but both imagination and passion fail when it comes to preserving the country’s rich cinematic legacy

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‘LOL: Enga Siri Paappom’ review: Where the laughs are hidden

Vivekh’s amicable presence and a few standout performances aside, this unscripted Tamil show is more cacophony than comedy

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Fahadh Faasil as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS in Sukumar and Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’

Director Sukumar’s film pitches Allu Ajun against Fahadh Faasil

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‘Vivaha Bhojanambu’ movie review: For a few lockdown gags

What could have been a fun film loses steam once the gags get stale

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Chinese actress Zheng Shuang fined USD 46 million for tax evasion

Tax officials said Zheng’s case is typical of the “yin and yang” contract situation in the film and television industry

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‘Kasada Tabara’ movie review: A broken hyperlink affair

Chimbudeven’s six-segmented film boasts of a sprawling ensemble cast and some intriguing performances, but isn’t cohesively stitched and fails to engage

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Bengaluru International Short Film Festival from August 28

For the second year, Oscar-accredited fest will be presented in a digital avatar

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‘Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu’ movie review: Poor writing mars the film

In this film headlined by Sushanth, the crucial portions fail to make an impact

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Sudha Menon’s book ‘Recipes for Life’ is about comfort food of 30 well-known Indians

‘Recipes for Life’ celebrates India’s food diversity and culinary traditions

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India Couture Week: 2021’s bride wants more

Maximalist, fun, and with a heightened level of customisation — that’s what brides are looking for today. As India Couture Week winds down, couturiers weigh in on the post-pandemic aesthetic

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‘This appreciation is new for me’: Manju Pillai, leading lady of ‘#Home’

Malayalam actor Manju Pillai is basking in the success of her role in ‘#Home’, which is getting rave reviews

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Wristwatch for ISRO: The Bangalore Watch Company launches Apogee

The homegrown Bangalore Watch Company’s new collection is a stylish tribute to India’s space programme

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Minting Tamil culture on the blockchain?: from the NFT chatroom for Madras Week

The session, ‘From Chennai to Christie’s’, had a techie, a crypto investor and a digital artist demystify NFTs and discuss the future of art as we know it

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‘Sridevi Soda Center’ movie review: Succumbing to mainstream masala

Director Karuna Kumar takes a mainstream approach with the presence of Sudheer Babu, while trying to keep the narrative gritty

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Tyre talk

I am confused between the Skoda Kushaq Style MT and MG hector CVT top model. Which one should I buy?Hiten Poshattiwar, PuneBoth these SUVs serve diffe

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Breaking an addiction: lessons from a weekend with environmentalist Vandana Shiva

How a weekend with environmentalist Vandana Shiva is a lesson on being content. Also, here’s why farms are going to be more relevant than ever in the post-pandemic world

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Hyundai i20 N Line launch set for September 2

Hyundai has revealed that prices for the i20 N Line will be announced on September 2, 2021. The i20 N Line is a sportier version of the regular i20, w

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Is fashion’s future orange?: On Lenzing’s collab with Italian textile major Orange Fibres

Citrus peels are the latest addition to Lenzing’s list of cellulosic fibers, courtesy a collab with Italian textile major Orange Fibres

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An office for every type

Get home the things that your work personality needs

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Celebrity chef and movie producer Naushad no more

He was 54 and was undergoing treatment for abdomen-related ailments at various hospitals for the last three years

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Nani’s ‘Tuck Jagadish’ to release on September 10

Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the Telugu action-drama will premiere on Amazon Prime

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‘The Lion King’ prequel: Barry Jenkins’ movie ropes in Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.

The film will further explore the mythology of the characters, including Mufasa’s origin story

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‘Mr. Corman’ review: Of the people and the problems of the now

Entirely relevant and scarily relatable, Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s show strikes a chord, but much like its protagonist, lands at a stumbling block only to stay put

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Netflix announces ‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’

The dramedy is set to host a star studded cast including Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor and Soni Razdan in lead roles

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Arivu and Rolling Stone India controversy: Music platform maajja responds

The music platform, co-founded by A.R Rahman, has come under criticism for sidelining Tamil rapper Arivu after the success of ‘Enjoy Enjaami,’ and not batting to promote him on a recent magazine cover

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Shreya Dhanwanthary: I would love to do a Telugu film

Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary, best known for her work in ‘Scam 1992’ and ‘The Family Man’, speaks about her new series ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11’ and her early days in Telugu cinema

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‘The Chair’ review: A fascinating dive into academia’s ups and downs, led by a brilliant Sandra Oh

Creators Amanda Peet and Annie Wyman delve deep into several relevant themes and keep the tension palpable in their new show, that is brought alive by the near-perfect ensemble cast

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Nikhil Advani: A feature film is like a sprint; a series is like running a marathon

The multi-hyphenate Nikhil Advani talks about his new medical drama series ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11’, and the multiple films and series his production house is working on

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Kerala Film Chamber to tighten norms on film titles, rejects ‘Eesho’ film title

Not yet got any official communication regarding the rejection of the title registration, says the film's producer Arun Narayanan.

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‘The Green Knight’ movie review: A glorious high fantasy fix

David Lowery’s film has an irresistible look and aural signature to tell its tale that is as old as time and as present as now

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I felt affection for the character of ‘#Home’s’ Oliver Twist: Malayalam actor Indrans

He talks about becoming the technologically challenged Oliver Twist and of learning new things in the bargain

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Kanyakumari’s star-spangled career

Violinist Kanyakumari has now been honoured with a mention in the Congressional Record in the U.S.

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Gowri Ammal’s place in the annals

As the last hereditary dancer attached to Kapaleeswarar temple, Gowri Ammal’s home in Mylapore should be restored and preserved

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Mridangam vidwan Arunprakash’s new musical venture

Composer-mridangist K. Arunprakash will lead a team of musicians in performing Sundaravalli Ammal’s songs at an upcoming event

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Natya Institute’s course in choreography

The Natya Institute under Madhu Natraj has restructured its courses for online teaching

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Understanding Rahman

A new YouTube series looks at the composer’s ability to reinvent himself

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People will appreciate Paris’ journey in ‘See’, says Alfre Woodard

Veteran actor Alfre Woodard talks about exploring more of her role as the commanding advisor Paris in season two of Apple TV+ series ‘See’ and why she is proud of her co-star Jason Momoa

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Shailendra: Poet of the masses

Ahead of his birth anniversary, recalling how Shailendra’s songs stood out for their simplicity

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Folk-inspired acrylic paintings are set to motion in this AR-enabled art exhibition in Chennai

Folk-inspired acrylic paintings come alive in this AR-enabled display of Karnataka-based artist Manjunath Wali’s works

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Arivu and Rolling Stones India controversy: Music platform maajja responds

The music platform, co-founded by A.R Rahman, has come under criticism for sidelining Tamil rapper Arivu after the success of ‘Enjoy Enjaami,’ and not batting to promote him on a recent magazine cover

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HBO Max orders ‘Full Circle’ limited series from Steven Soderbergh, Ed Solomon

The duo most recently worked with the streamer for original movie ‘No Sudden Move’

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‘Annabelle Sethupathi’ sees Vijay Sethupathi, Taapsee Pannu team up for horror-comedy

The film, also starring Yogi Babu and Radikaa Sarathkumar, is set to have a direct OTT release soon

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Handcrafted ‘kulhads’ serve as a canvas for artisans to paint Kalamkari, Gond and Madhubani art

Artisans from Indian states recreate landmarks and other popular motifs of their state on ‘kulhads’ in art forms popular in their region

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From ‘Bella Ciao’ to ‘Jaldi Aao’: Nucleya talks about this masala spin on a bank heist

Ahead of the release of the fifth season of ‘Money Heist’, Nucleya chats about composing for ‘Jaldi Aao’, the remix of ‘Bella Ciao’ that features Shruti Haasan, Radhika Apte, Anil Kapoor and Rana Daggubati

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Rolling Stone controversy: Canadian rapper Shan supports Arivu, criticises Pa. Ranjith

The ‘Neeye Oli’ rapper has spoken out about the controversy regarding the recent magazine cover that he was a part of, and the motive behind the feature

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Watch | Raagam roulette with Alexander Babu

The Hindu decided to play a musical game with popular comedian Alexander Babu

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‘Shang-Chi’ director Destin Daniel Cretton on the human story within the Marvel superhero film

Director Destin Daniel Cretton talks about ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, and the advice he received from fellow director Ryan Coogler on stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Netflix sets global fan event ‘Tudum’ for September 25

Streaming platform will provide exclusive first looks, appearances from some of the biggest stars, never-before-seen footage, including new trailers, etc

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Man photographed as naked baby on Nirvana album cover sues for 'sexual exploitation'

In a lawsuit filed in federal court in California, Spencer Elden alleged he has suffered life long damages from the image used on the over of 1991 Nevermind album

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What you can do on International Dog Day

Mini Vasudevan of Humane Animal Society talks about the renewed interest in adopting or supporting indie dogs

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Drive-in restaurants offer diners physically distanced meals

Drive-in restaurants are catching the fancy of diners in the pandemic era, with portable trays hitched to car windows, QR-coded menus and curated playlists

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With ‘Kasada Tabara’, director Chimbudeven explores tales of South Madras

Director Chimbudeven explores the city in his upcoming hyperlink Tamil film, ‘Kasada Tabara’

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Theatres reopen in Chennai: Filmmaker CS Amudhan writes what ‘theatrical-experience’ means to him

A year after bingeing content on OTT platforms thanks to the pandemic, filmmaker CS Amudhan writes why he is rooting for theatres

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Handcrafted ‘kulhads’ serve as a canvas for artisans to paint Kalamkari, Gond and Madhubani art

Artisans from Indian states recreate landmarks and other popular motifs of their state on ‘kulhads’ in art forms popular in their region

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A 150-year-old ‘kavani’ is revived to weave a sari for a collection

Cultural impresario Malvika Singh wanted a Kerala sari to add to her curated collection

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I cherish the time spent with Vivekh sir: Shiva on ‘LOL: Enga Siri Paappom’

Actor Shiva on teaming up with late actor Vivekh to host the Tamil comedy reality show, ‘LOL: Enga Siri Paappom’

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What’s new on Amazon Prime: Vivekh’s ‘LOL: Enga Siri Paappom,’ ‘Kevin Can F*** Himself’ and more

The late legendary comedian is back on screen for the last time this week, hosting an unscripted comedy

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Deomali, the highest peak of Odisha, has become a hot weekend destination

Located at 1,672 metres above sea level, Deomali is drawing nature lovers from Andhra and Chhattisgarh who drive down here to enjoy the lush greenery and its rich flora and fauna

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TikTok star Addison Rae set to make debut in Netflix film ‘He’s All That’

A reboot of the 1999 romantic comedy ‘She’sAll That,’ the new movie parallels Rae’s real life as a popular social media influencer

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Sushanth: ‘No Parking’ has been made for theatrical viewing

Actor Sushanth holds forth on his new Telugu film ‘Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu’ and life after ‘Chi La Sow’ and ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’

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Arya’s imposter arrested, actor says it was ‘mental trauma’

A 29-year old man and his accomplice, who posed as the well-known Tamil actor and duped a Sri Lankan woman of money, were arrested

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Prakash Raj gets married ‘again’ to wife Pony Verma

The actor has a slew of projects that he is currently shooting for, including 'KGF: Chapter 2,' 'Annaatthe,' 'Pushpa' and Mani Ratnam’s period-epic 'Ponniyin Selvan'

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General managers of luxury hotels in Chennai team up on bikes with one goal: they want you to check-in

The second edition of the Rediscover Chennai, Rediscover Life saw 45 general managers participate this year

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Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Eggers reunite for ‘Nosferatu’ remake

Actor is also starring in the psychological horror film ‘Last Night in Soho’ directed by Edgar Wright, and George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’

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‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ review: A mind-altering, eccentric ride for the ages

Headlined by a fantastic Rosa Salazar, the exquisite-looking show skips along like a psychedelic dream

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Ain Dubai | World’s largest and tallest observation wheel to open

The attraction is located at Bluewaters Island and offers exclusive celebration packages.

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Jake Gyllenhaal to star in film adaptation of ‘Oblivion Song’ graphic novel

Gyllenhaal will next star in Antoine Fuqua’s Netflix film ‘The Guilty’, scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival in September

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‘Matrix 4’ title and trailer revealed at CinemaCon

The fourth chapter in the sci-fi film franchise has been titled ‘Resurrections,’ studio Warner Bros has announced

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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80

He was named the 12th greatest drummer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2016

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India International Spiritual Art Festival explores inner peace

From glittering ‘nettipattams’ and crochet art to sculptures, this 100-day virtual exhibition has it all

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A 150-year-old ‘kavani’ is revived to weave a sari for a collection

Cultural impresario Malavika Singh wanted a Kerala sari to add to her curated collection

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Time to talk about India’s new breed of hobby-tech and culture-tech platforms

India’s folk artists have turned online to teach art forms such as Kalamakari, Kavad, Phad or Madhubani paintings. We chat with artists as well as platforms MeMeraki, Zwendedesign, Madcap Workshops and Bitclass

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India International Spiritual Art Festival explores inner peace

From glittering ‘nettipattams’ and crochet art to sculptures, this 100-day virtual exhibition has it all

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I hope audiences don’t get stuck on the nihilism in ‘Reminiscence’, says actor Cliff Curtis

Actor Cliff Curtis gets candid about working with Hugh Jackman again, playing a tortured character in sci-fi thriller ‘Reminiscence’, and why he chooses to work with certain directors

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Symphony Orchestra of India’s call for composers

Selected compositions will be performed or recorded by musicians of the SOI

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Time to talk about India’s new breed of hobby-tech and culture-tech platforms

India’s folk artists have turned online to teach art forms such as Kalamakari, Kavad, Phad or Madhubani paintings. We chat with artists as well as platforms MeMeraki, Zwendedesign, Madcap Workshops and Bitclass

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Monsoons and the march of the Giant African Snail

People are resorting to unique activities like snail catching competitions to fight the Giant African Snails, which damage crops, plants and even concrete structures

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India International Spiritual Art Festival explores inner peace

From glittering ‘nettipattams’ and crochet art to sculptures, this 100-day virtual exhibition has it all

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Christian Bale to play drug-smuggling preacher in ‘The Church of the Living Dangerously’

The star will play John Lee Bishop, who survived a difficult childhood to become the pastor of a Portland megachurch

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Brothers U Faizal and U Irshad print vaccine certificates on T-shirts

The T-shirts with vaccine certificates are the new showstoppers in Kerala

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‘The Morning Show’ season two trailer: Wreckage in the newsroom

New season returns with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, and debut globally September 17 on Apple TV+

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Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Thalaivii’ to have a theatrical release on September 10

The film also stars Arvind Swami, Madhoo, Prakash Raj, Jisshu Sengupta, Bhagyashree, and Poorna

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Lalitha Lajmi: I practise art everyday, it’s like breathing

Veteran artist Lalitha Lajmi and curator Lina Vincent discuss life in art as the virtual exhibition Confluence opens for viewing

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Elizabeth Olsen supports Scarlett Johansson amid Disney lawsuit

Johansson has sued Disney for breach of contract over their decision to release ‘Black Widow’ on the streaming platform Disney Plus and in theatres simultaneously

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Malabar-rebellion movie projects hit by COVID-19 pandemic

As many as four major projects, including the one featuring actor Prithviraj as Variamkunnan,were announced last year to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the rebellion.

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer: All hell breaks loose in multiverse madness

Peter Parker and Doctor Strange take on villains from previous Spider-Man cinematic franchises, including Doctor Octopus, Electro, and Green Goblin

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Shruti Haasan, Radhika Apte star in ‘Bella Ciao’ Indian recreation

Composed by Nucleya and also featuring other celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Rana Daggubati and Hardik Pandya, the anthem is called ‘Jaldi Aao’

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‘Acharya’ to ‘Bholaa Shankar’: Chiranjeevi fans in for a treat, with four new films coming up

Actor Chiranjeevi, who turned 66, has a busy roster with his Telugu films ‘Acharya’, ‘Godfather’, ‘Bholaa Shankar’ and an untitled project

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Chiranjeevi, Keerthy Suresh to star in ‘Bholaa Shankar’

On the occasion of Chiranjeevi’s 66th birthday, actor Mahesh Babu announced that the superstar’s next Telugu feature film

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Tamannaah Bhatia turns author, writes book promoting ancient Indian practices

‘Back To The Roots’ is an upcoming new book, penned by lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho and actor Tamannaah

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‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet engaged to Lindsay Schweitzer

The Emmy winner took to Instagram on Sunday to share the news

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Tabu, Konkona Sen Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah, more join cast of ‘Kuttey’

The thriller marks the feature directorial debut of Vishal Bhardwaj’s son, Aasmaan Bhardwaj

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Alaya F joins Kartik Aaryan in ‘Freddy’

Alaya had made her debut with the 2020 comedy ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’, co-starring Saif Ali Khan

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Ram Alladi’s next film ‘Nabhamsi’ is in Sanskrit

The director recently bagged the ‘Best Director Award’ for his film ‘Ra’s ‘Metanoia’ at the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2021

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Ajith’s ‘Valimai,’ Vijay’s ‘Master’ most-tweeted Indian hashtags of 2021 so far

The two Tamil films dominated Twitter trends in India during the first half of 2021, with ‘#COVID19’ also in the top 10

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How Chennai’s migrants gave the city its iconic street food havens

A melting pot of migrants, Chennai is home to myriad communities who have given the city some iconic street foods, from bread butter bun to hand-churned ice cream. This Madras Day, we pay tribute

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Mahindra tweaks its XUV700’s design

The vehicle will race to your heart with features such as drowsiness detection, besides an upgrade to its design and performance

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Well done, nose!

An ode to the most impressive yet underrated organ shaping our response to food

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‘Black Canary’ movie in the works at Warner Bros, DC Films

The movie will be a spin-off to 2020 movie ‘Birds of Prey,’ which featured actor Jurnee Smollett as Black Canary

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‘Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut’ DLC review: Samurai saga perfection

Ghost of Tsushima, one of the best video games of 2020 goes from strength to greater strength with the Director’s Cut DLC that brings a satisfying next-gen experience and a new island with it

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A prophetic Apple II manual, signed by Steve Jobs, sold for nearly $800,000 at auction

Signed by the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the Apple II Manual was purchased by an American football team owner for $787,484 at the recently-concluded ‘Jobs and RR Auction’

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Hyderabad’s restaurant Feu 2.0 has a modern rustic vibe

Feu 2.0 in Hyderabad is a restaurant that makes a style statement, enriching the dining experience

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Meet Hasith Goli, the debut director winning laurels for ‘Raja Raja Chora’

Hasith Goli discusses the making of Telugu crime comedy ‘Raja Raja Chora’, his shift from a corporate career to filmmaking, and his love for drama

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Don Cheadle’s ‘Armor Wars’ series will see return of War Machine

Yassir Lester will serve as head writer on the upcoming Marvel series that will explore events when Tony Stark’s tech falls into the wrong hands

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Director Krish, Vaisshnav Tej and Rakul Preet Singh’s ‘Kondapolam’ on October 8

‘Kondapolam’ has a story based on the novel by Sannapureddy Venkata Rami Reddy

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Actor Chithra passes away in Chennai

‘Nallennai’ Chithra acted in Malayalam films such as Panchagni and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha besides appearing in several Tamil movies.

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Haryana bans Punjabi movie Shooter

The movie has been deemed ‘uncertified’ in Haryana

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India-made robots chat up diners at Hyderabad restaurant

Vistan NextGen is manufacturing robots that serve food, ask you about your day

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Payasam, chips and pickle: Kochi is shopping for Onam

The annual Onam fair organised by TDM Hall, a much-anticipated affair in the city’s calendar, has returned after a rare gap in 2020

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‘Mahaan’ first look: Vikram, Dhruv and Karthik Subbaraj collaboration set to excite

The star cast also includes Bobby Simha, Simran and Vani Bhojan

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The Showcase: room for more designers?

While digital networking skills are important, the jury behind Blenders Pride Fashion Tour’s online talent hunt says originality is what makes the cut

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On the road again in Kerala, but now in a Clubhouse bio-bubble

Traveli experiments with pandemic-appropriate travel, powered by social media, as Lakshmi Menon explores neighbourhoods to discover little-known arts, crafts and cuisine

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Art lists and the questions that arise

The verdict on lists like the Hurun India Art report may be mixed, but they stimulate discussions that deserve priority — from royalties for artists to how technology can help track resales

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Summer in Berlin: films that explore the city’s history and landmarks

Be it Leni Riefenstahl’s ‘Olympia’ or Steven Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies’, several films explore the city’s history and landmarks

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Dino James’ latest release ‘Sound De’ is a perfect party track

The Malayali, who was born and brought up in Madhya Pradesh weaves incidents from his life into rap narratives

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Chennai’s food artists

Food historian Rakesh Raghunathan’s documentary series tracks the people behind popular local joints

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The next hit web series

Reptilian eye muscles and empty closets — if you have them, do apply

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Payasam fetes usher in the sweet notes of Onam in Kerala

Different kinds of the pudding, including payasam cake, are on the market for those who do not want to stop with one in Thiruvanthapuram

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Breaking tradition this Onam

Sreejith Jeevan has kasavu saris with nautical stripes and in orange (you read that right!)

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‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ to release in Indian theatres on September 3

The film marks Marvel’s first project with an Asian lead, starring Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu as the martial arts superhero

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‘Gift a Tradition’ project of Kerala Government reaches out to weavers and artisans

An initiative of Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, it has boxes with handloom and select handicraft products of the State

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‘Soorarai Pottru,’ Suriya and Vidya Balan bag top honours at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2021

Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni were some of the other winners at the 12th edition of the festival

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Nailing virtual auditions with Farah Khan

The director says good lighting and doing something unexpected will help you stand out

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‘Gone for Good’ review: Fairly engrossing mini-series from the Harlan Coben staple of thrillers

The show features Coben’s favourite themes of ordinary people getting caught in extraordinary circumstances and the past never staying buried

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Nine ways to say nothing: the ‘Navarasa’ anthology

Opinion | The ‘Navarasa’ anthology showing on Netflix now is as shallow as the cultural spaces we occupy today

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films: Where melody meets drama

How Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who completes 25 years in cinema, has made music the mainstay of his narratives

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Playing with typography

From the kitchen to the living room, the alphabet can find a place in many ways, says Teja Lele Desai

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‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ movie: HC grants interim stay on defamation proceedings against Alia Bhatt, Bhansali

A defamation complaint was filed by one Babuji Shah, who claimed to be the adopted son of Gangubai Kathiawadi, on whom the film is based

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Watch | Vikku Vinayakaram playing his ghatam

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Japanese martial artist, actor Sonny Chiba dies at 82

Sonny Chiba, who played Hattori Hanzo, the master swordsmith in Kill Bill, had been hospitalised near Tokyo with COVID-19 and died from pneumonia.

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Bringing the walls down

The new digital normal is not so bad after all

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A wholesome rendition by Rajendra Sijuar

Rajendra Sijuar conveyed the nuances of the Banarasi ang at the Thumri-Kajri Utsav

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An online store in Thiruvananthapuram that delivers flowers

A flower kit in addition to handloom products is on offer at naadan.store

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Ramakrishnan Murthy turns Bilahari exposition enjoyable

Ramakrishnan Murthy’s homage concert was a well-planned package

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Street art campaign lends colour to Kolkata

West Bengal Transport Corporation’s depot walls to celebrate city’s diversity

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Hyderabadi special doodh ka sharbat with Norien

Did you know ‘doodh ka sharbat’ is a drink served in Hyderabadi homes during Muharram?

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Veteran Chennai artist S Murugesan’s retrospective show covers his decades-long interaction with sculptures

Veteran artist S Murugesan’s retrospective show features sketches created over the pandemic amid seminal sculptures of his from the ’70s

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‘The White Lotus’ review: Riveting, disturbing viewing along with a fabulous star cast

Mike White’s sharply-written social satire is glorious-looking and thought-provoking in equal measure

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The challenges of being a Bharatanatyam teacher today

As classes go online and requirements of millennial students change, it’s time to revisit the teaching methodology

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From Chennai to Atlanta: Meghana Reddy on realising her animator’s dream

The visual development and 3D artist talks about her work that can be found in shows streaming on platforms like Netflix and Hulu

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The poet who wrote Gandhi’s favourite bhajan

A documentary by Mayank Chhaya traces the history of Narsinh Mehta and ‘Vaishnav Jan to’

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A new book on Pt. Birju Maharaj

The compilation of essays explores the maestro’s art in detail

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‘Raja Raja Chora’ movie review: Quirky tale of crime and punishment

Hasith Goli makes a confident directorial debut with this Telugu crime comedy drama

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Vikku Vinayakaram: The influential collaborator

As Vikku Vinayakaram turns 80, the ghatam star talks about how his journey to the global stage turned the spotlight on the instrument

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Pallak Lalwani in Hansal Mehta’s action-thriller film ‘Faraaz’

Pallak Lalwani debuts in Bollywood with Hansal Mehta’s Faraaz which stars Aditya Rawal and Zahaan Kapoor. She plays one of the lead roles in this act

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‘Eternals’ trailer: Chloé Zhao and Marvel promise most spectacular superhero epic yet

The latest offering from the ‘Nomadland’ director is a sweeping, glorious saga that will introduce audiences to a new brand of superheroes

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Kareena Kapoor: “Jeh’s ‘normal’ may be different from Taimur’s”

With a new book on pregnancy, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan shares how her son Taimur is taking on the role of an elder brother to Jehangir

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‘#Home’ Malayalam movie review: A relatable, light-hearted tale

Despite the avoidable flab, director Rojin Thomas’ film stands on the strength of its performances, especially that of Indrans

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Anthony Mackie set to headline ‘Captain America 4’

The Falcon recently assumed the title of Captain America towards the end of Disney Plus series ‘Falcon and The Winter Soldier’

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Madras Day Week: Inside Liu’s Waldorf, one of Chennai’s last surviving Chinese-run restaurants

Liu’s Waldorf is among Chennai’s last surviving Chinese restaurants. Sit down for a meal with the family of Chinese origin that has cooked for the city for 46 years

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Taste of rural Telangana cuisine

Rural Telangana cuisine will get a fillip through eateries set up at tourist spots

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When nothing goes waste

T Muppidathi creates work of art from recycled material

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Kia teases Seltos X-Line ahead of launch

Kia is set to expand the Seltos line-up with a blacked-out version of the SUV. The automaker has teased the upcoming model under the ‘Project X’ banne

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‘Palaharam’ packs for Onam turn hot sellers

Add that crunch and a dash of sweetness to your Onam with these ethnic snacks

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A winning Snake boat waits out the pandemic

Thomas Daniel’s affection for his family boat, a Nehru Trophy winner, inspires a 1000 pages scrap book that records, in photographs and news, the life and times of Kerala’s boat races since 1975

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Riteish Deshmukh, Tamannaah Bhatia to star in Netflix film ‘Plan A Plan B’

The coming-of-age film follows the story of a matchmaker and a successful divorce lawyer

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Keeping up with Kirby: Christian Slater and Joshua Jackson on ‘Dr Death’

Actor Christian Slater on playing the medic who tracks down a killer neurosurgeon alongside Joshua Jackson in the new mini series, ‘Dr Death’

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Watch | In conversation with Sona Mohapatra

Singer Sona Mohapatra and director Deepti Gupta on upcoming documentary 'Shut Up Sona'

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Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Jeffrey Wright, Liev Schreiber join Wes Anderson’s next film

The untitled project is currently shooting in Spain

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Bob Dylan accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old in 1965

A spokesperson for Dylan, now 80, said that the 56-year-old claim is untrue and will be vigorously defended

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Bobby Cannavale on ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’: ‘I always wanted to play an athlete’

The actor says it was fun doing the football scenes in flashback as Tony Hogburn, one of the guests at Tranquillum House

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‘Field of Dreams’ series adaptation in the works at Peacock

Released in 1989, the film starred Kevin Costner as a farmer who builds a baseball field in his Iowa cornfield that attracts the ghosts of baseball legends

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These Chennai restaurants are offering Onam sadhya in take away boxes

While Onam lunch is traditionally a time for families and friends to get together, with the ongoing pandemic, we are looking at another year of takeaway. This time, chefs and restaurateurs have found inventive ways to make the experience festive

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Johnny Depp says Hollywood is boycotting him

The actor feels he is being boycotted by the film industry as his latest movie ‘Minamata’ is yet to get a release in the United States.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas named Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival chairperson

The board also welcomed two new members to its fold, acclaimed filmmaker Anjali Menon and renowned filmmaker-archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur

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Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost expecting first child together

Actor was also recently cast in Wes Anderson’s latest film, which also stars Margot Robbie and Tom Hanks

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New Netflix anthology ‘Ankahi Kahaniya’ announced, to chronicle unheard tales of love

The project stars an ensemble cast of Abhishek Banerjee, Zoya Hussain, Kunal Kapoor, and Nikhil Dwivedi among others

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Judge Sabyasachi on the basis of his core strength: business

On the heels of the biggest global fashion collaboration featuring an Indian designer, we’re asking the wrong questions. The Hindu Weekend finds out more

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Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier to star in ‘Kaapa’

Billed as a story of Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, the Malayalam film also starsAsif Ali and Anna Ben

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‘#Home’ is a happy film, says director Rojin Thomas

Veteran Indrans plays the protagonist in the Malayalam family drama that premieres on Amazon Prime on August 19

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Telugu remake of ‘FLAMES’ to stream on August 20

‘Tharagathi Gadhi Daati’ stars Harshith Reddy, Payal Radhakrishna and Nikhil Devadula

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Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Love Story’ to release on September 10

The Telugu romance drama starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi eyes the Ganesh Chaturthi weekend

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Judge Sabyasachi on the basis of his core strength: business

On the heels of the biggest global fashion collaboration featuring an Indian designer, we’re asking the wrong questions. The Hindu Weekend finds out more

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Can kamala fruit harness the power of the sun?

This research team at Central University of Jharkhand has used the dye extract of the kamala fruit to create a low-cost and non-toxic sensitiser for dye-sensitised solar cells.

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Salma to be screened on Vikalp’s website from August 17 to 22

The film is about a young Muslim girl who was locked up when she turned 13 to forbid her from studying and forcing her into marriage

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‘Sabyasachi x H&M: a wake-up call to the design fraternity’

The crafts activist’s response to the designer’s note today says communities with age-old creative traditions deserve much more than ‘crude shortcuts’

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An Afghan filmmaker’s appeal to save art and people

Sahraa Karimi issued an impassioned plea on her Twitter handle, addressed to film communities in the world, soliciting their help and solidarity in protecting her people and fellow filmmakers from the hands of the Taliban.

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Kaftans made of Kerala cottons

Meenakshi Sajeev from Thiruvananthapuram is designing kaftans for Onam, which are sold through her friends’ Instagram pop-up store

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Speaking out with ‘Shut Up Sona’

Singer Sona Mohapatra’s documentary premiering at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne this month covers everything from protest art to gender disparity

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Brew sachets are all the rage, according to these Indian coffee masterbrewers

Can brew sachets be a gamechanger for India’s coffee-lovers? A recent online coffee discussion hosted by Something’s Brewing explained how

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Speaking out with ‘Shut Up Sona’

Singer Sona Mohapatra’s documentary premiering at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne this week covers everything from protest art to gender disparity

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Popular VJ Ananda Kannan passes away

One of the well-known faces in Tamil television, Ananda Kannan reportedly passed away on Monday due to cancer

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‘I want to preserve our traditional jewellery styles,’ says designer Vasundhara Kasareni

Hyderabad-based Vasundhara Kasaraneni talks about the intergenerational value of heirloom jewellery

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Meet the skydiver, with an India connection, who jumped off a plane in a couture gown

As part of a presentation for Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 21/22, Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen collaborated with French skydiver Domitille Kiger to model an outfit while free-falling

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50 years of Mammootty: Why the superstar shows no signs of slowing down

The popular Malayalam actor’s career reflects the importance of being earnest, as he continues to work hard and evolve, even after 50 years in the industry

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Sanjeev Kumar on directing the ‘MasterChef’ in four South Indian regional languages

Sanjeev K Kumar says audiences will see new facets of actor and ‘MasterChef Telugu’ host Tamannaah

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Found in translation: Neruda and Paz in Hindi

Translation is the only way to build bridges between different languages and literatures

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Sanjeev Kumar on directing the ‘MasterChef’ in four South Indian regional languages

Sanjeev K Kumar says audiences will see new facets of actor and ‘MasterChef Telugu’ host Tamannaah

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Kareena Kapoor’s pregnancy diet of bananas, pizza and Saif Ali Khan’s mustard chicken

In this exclusive extract from her book, ‘Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible’, the actor shares how she ate simple, home cooked meals through her pregnancies, as well as indulged her cravings

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MasterChef Telugu: Tamannaah dishes out a treat

Sanjeev Kumar is at the helm directing the shows in four regional languages

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KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival’s 12th edition will focus on Asian stories

The festival, which will be held online from August 19, will showcase LGBTQ+ films from Asia

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Bengaluru autodrivers get green asset funding from this company

Auto rickshaw drivers who see benefit in purchasing EVs are being financed by Bengaluru-based start-up Three Wheels United that is now on the APAC 25 list

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'Modern Love' Season 2 review: you could dip into it at any time

The beauty of Modern Love, based on the long-running weekly column in The New York Times, as creator John Carney said in an interview with this writer

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Tata to launch Ziptron-powered Tigor EV soon

Tata’s electric vehicle portfolio is set to expand with the new Tigor EV, which will be powered by the company’s Ziptron EV powertrain. Tata recently

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Tried and tested

Is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 a value-for-money motorcycle? Are there any reliability issues I should know about?Roshan Remani, TrivandrumThe R

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MG launches new Hector Shine

MG has introduced a new mid-spec Shine trim on the Hector SUV with prices starting from ₹ 14.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The MG Hector Shine has been posit

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2021 Ducati XDiavel launched

The 2021 Ducati XDiavel has been launched in India with prices starting at ₹ 18 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike is available in two variants — Dark and B

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Chic and contemporary: Volkswagen Taigun

A zesty engine and keen handling are the big takeaways from a Volkswagen Taigun

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Notes from Kihnu

The women of Kihnu do everything from building houses, farming and repairing to governing and manning (or “womanning”) the island’s iconic lighthouse

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Watch | Singer Nithyasree Mahadevan remembers her grandmother D.K. Pattammal

Singer Nithyasree Mahadevan talks about her grandmother D.K. Pattammal

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‘Paagal’ movie review: A bizarre story of finding love

This Vishwak Sen and Nivetha Pethuraj film packs in troublesome ideas in the name of love

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‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Siege of Paris’ DLC review: A welcome revival of black box missions

While Siege of Paris, the newest expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, puts the ‘Assassin’ back into the ‘Creed’ with the reintroduction of black box missions, the experience is somewhat bogged down by ‘same-old same-old’

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Papads, pickles and Partition: A Sindhi reminiscence

Way back, in the Sindh province, the papad was not just an accompaniment to meals but was offered as a snack to guests along with a glass of water

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‘Bhuj: The Pride of India’ film review: Shrill, outdated action drama

The real life heroes of 1971 deserved better than this shrill hyper-nationalistic tribute

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Writers’ rooms head South

As more web shows are being green-lit in South India, we are slowing seeing a collective effort to bring tightly-structured plots and speed to the table

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Belvedere: flavoured vodka grows up

Belvedere’s new organic vodkas make good use of plant-based botanicals and natural essences

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Fashion with purpose at the Tokyo Olympics

When athletes matched incredibly powerful performances with strong sartorial statements

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Meet the skydiver, with an India connection, who jumped off a plane in a couture gown

As part of a presentation for Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 21/22, Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen collaborated with French skydiver Domitille Kiger to model an outfit while free-falling

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‘Netrikann’ review: A middling thriller that packs in oodles of sentiment

Nayanthara headlines this Tamil remake of Korean film ‘Blind’

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Celebrate Onam with a rice bouquet from Thirunelly Agri Producer Company

Three indigenous rice varieties and beaten rice will be available in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi

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Ramappa temple: A marvel in black basalt

The only temple to be named after its architect, the 800-year-old Ramappa Temple in Telangana gets the World Heritage tag

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Gandhi’s impact onBihar’s music

Singer Chandan Tiwari’s collation of folk songs from 1857 to 1947 captures the mood of the freedom struggle

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Venkatesh Maha: We want Write Right Club to be a creative writing hub

Filmmakers Venkatesh Maha and Puja Kolluru on what made them moot a club to nurture aspiring writers

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‘Coda’ film review: A compelling story that finds its own groove and does not waste its talent

If there is one movie you watch in 2021 and you want it to be a feel-good one, let it be Sundance-winner ‘Coda’ for its inclusivity of the deaf community, a love for music and its coming-of-age wonder

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‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ trailer: How the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal raised hell

The series stars several A-listers such as Clive Owen, Beanie Feldstein, Sarah Paulson and Annaleigh Ashford

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Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ live-action series finalises main cast

Actors Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, and Dallas Liu have come on board, along with Albert Kim as showrunner

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Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series to shift from New Zealand to UK

New Zealand’s mountains, meadows and forests were made famous by the ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the ‘Hobbit’ film trilogies shot in the country by director Peter Jackson

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Britney Spears’ father agrees to step down from conservatorship

Jamie Spears said that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled the music icon’s life and money for 13 years

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‘tick, tick…BOOM!’ to premiere November 19 on Netflix

Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda in his feature directorial debut, the film is based on the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson and stars Andrew Garfield

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The torch song: flashback 34 years

With the Tokyo Olympics and our 75th Independence Day on our minds, an advertising insider takes us back to the sets of a patriotic video that can still get us emotional

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Telangana Ethnic Arts Exhibition is an ode to the indigenous tribal and folk arts

With more than 2000 artefacts collected by Jayadhir Thirumala Rao, the showcase takes art lovers closer to tribal art, music and their traditions

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New on Amazon Prime: ‘Modern Love’ Season 2, ‘Shershaah’ and more

The second season of NYT’s romance anthology, Sidharth Malhotra’s patriotic war drama and a high-school murder mystery are the highlights on the platform

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Ukulele, kazoo, bongos: Why some instruments became more popular than others post-pandemic

Novice players are a rising market for music stores, encouraged by easy-to-learn and low-investment instruments like the ukulele and kazoo

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Toyota introduces new virtual showroom service

Toyota has launched a virtual showroom feature to further digitalise customer experience. The virtual showroom, which is an end-to-end facilitator, se

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‘The Kissing Booth 3’ movie review: Fairly satisfying conclusion to teen romance trilogy

The final chapter in Elle, Noah and Lee’s teenage lives arrives with tears, pop songs, flash mobs and a live-action Mario go-kart race

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Milk Bikis Classic relaunch cashes in on ’90s nostalgia

In the midst of a challenging year, Britannia relaunches its 40-year-old Milk Bikis formula, complete with retro packaging

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MG recalls 14,000 units of Hector DCT

MG has announced a recall for about 14,000 units of the BS6-compliant Hector petrol-DCT (dual-clutch auto) in order to rectify an emissions-related is

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Vijay and M.S Dhoni meet in Chennai, catch up years after CSK association

The actor was shooting for ‘Beast’ when he ran into the CSK cricketer at Gokulam Studios in the city

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‘Jeopardy!’ producer Mike Richards named new host; role for Mayim Bialik as well

The daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as the successor to beloved host Alex Trebek

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Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

The pop star is followed closely by Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BTS and Doja Cat among others

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Jennifer Lawrence to play Hollywood talent agent Sue Mengers in biopic

The talent agent was famous for helping her clients land some of the record-breaking deals in the ‘60s and early ‘70s

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‘The Suicide Squad’ movie review: A glorious, gratifying and gobsmacking reboot

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn injects the supervillain outing with his particular brand of zip and energy, making it violent and funny in equal measure

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Exhibition of Balthazar Solvyns’ paintings on colonial Bengal

The first-ever exhibition of the complete series of Les Hindous by Flemish painter Balthazar Solvyns is a portrait of an Indian way of life that has long passed into the pages of history

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Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan to star in R Balki’s next film

The thriller will also star Pooja Bhatt and Shreya Dhanwanthary

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In Shaba’s world: on photographer Ami Vitale’s latest film on Reteti’s famed elephant

National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale’s latest film is on Retiti’s famed matriarch and the self-sustaining Samburu community

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Braving Chennai’s heat, diners rediscover the joy of eating outdoors

In response to diners seeking fresh air and sunshine between successive lockdowns, restaurants are carving out outdoor dining spaces bright with natural light, greenery and cheer

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‘Shershaah’ movie review: A well-made war drama bathed in familiarity

A biopic on the Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra, ‘Shershaah’ is not entirely a bad film but is plagued by the ordinariness of the war films we have been accustomed to

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Laya Mathikshara: to the Moon and back with NFTs

13-year-old Laya Mathikshara is exploring space, codes and the pandemic through NFTs

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Vikram Jeet Singh Parmar’s ‘Pinnacle’ follows regular people attempting to scale high Himalayan peaks

‘Pinnacle’, a short documentary by Vikram Jeet Singh Parmar, tells the story of a few climbers attempting two 6,000-metre peaks in the Himalayas. The story revolves around motivation, resilience, and overcoming fears

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Have you seen the 220-kg three-wheeled cycle that stands at seven-and-a half-feet?

In a bid to market his creation, G Rajendran cycles from his home in Villivakkam to Pattinapakkam and Marina Beach, Chennai. He is now making customised cycles in steel. Have you spotted him on the roads yet?

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Artist Ganesh Doddamani on his series ‘A sense of the land’

Inspired by petrichor, the upcoming exhibition at MKF Museum of Art, Bengaluru, is a riot of colours and expression

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Export of ‘nendran’ bananas from Kerala on the rise

The shipment of bananas has been mainly to European market and countries in West Asia

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Pooja Hegde, the nerd who’s the architect of her own happiness

The actor talks about her almost-decade in movies and upcoming projects like ‘Radhe Shyam’ and ‘Beast’

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Baltazard Solvyns cast his artistic gaze on the ordinary people of Bengal

The 18th century artist’s work was thought to be too sombre and not picturesque enough at the time

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Chennai actor TM Karthik transforms into women freedom fighters in a new photo series

From Hazrat Mahal to Rani Lakshmibai, Chennai actor TM Karthik attempts to start a conversation on women warriors of India with a new photo series

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‘Cruel Summer’ review: 90s kitsch of the best kind

The twists and turns come thick and fast with unreliable narrators galore, in this enjoyable teen mystery-thriller

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Ladakh to host the first Himalayan film festival from September 24

Popular films from the Himalayan states, besides Indian panorama selected films, will be showcased during the festival

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Madras on your mind: gear up for the ‘Ancient Madras’ pop-up this Independence Day weekend

Nivedita Ganeshram of Madras Finds is all set to host her curation of Chennai’s homegrown brands, artists and influencers at a pop-up this weekend

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Sidharth Malhotra: Why ‘Shershaah’ matters

The Bollywood actor talks about his upcoming war drama, building a real-life character for the screen, and shooting in Kargil

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In the time of pandemic, a contemporary take on Partition

The works of five artists will mark 74 years of Partition at a 12-day exhibition to be held in Kolkata starting August 17.

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Vikram Jeet Singh Parmar’s ‘Pinnacle’ follows regular people attempting to scale high Himalayan peaks

‘Pinnacle’, a short documentary by Vikram Jeet Singh Parmar, tells the story of a few climbers attempting two 6,000-metre peaks in the Himalayas. The story revolves around motivation, resilience, and overcoming fears

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Johnny Depp’s Spanish cinema award criticised by female filmmakers

The San Sebastian film festival has decided to award Johnny Depp its highest honor

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‘How I Met Your Mother’ spin-off adds Suraj Sharma, Francia Raisa, Tien Tran to cast

Hilary Duff headlines the show that has received a straight-to-series order from Hulu

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Margot Robbie joins Wes Anderson’s next film

The actor is currently filming for Damien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’

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Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for ‘KBC’, thanks fans for 21 years of show

The screen icon has hosted the show since 2000, except for the third season in 2007, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan

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Roshan Mathew’s Ibrahim in ‘Kuruthi’, streaming on Amazon Prime, takes the actor through a maze of emotions

OTT releases have helped the Malayalam actor gain a firm foothold in tinseltown

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‘Neo: TWEWY’ game review : Refreshingly technical for new players

Fourteen years after the 2007 The World Ends With You game blew our minds, 2021 sequel Neo: The World Ends With You offers not only a new plotline but also the next generation of heroes

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‘I want to recreate the 80s sound’: Zaeden after releasing his debut album ‘Genesis 1:1’

The DJ-turned-singer talks about his inspiration, inclination to experiment and more

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‘Kuruthi’ movie review: Right intentions get lost in treatment and forced balancing

The Prithviraj-starrer’s promising premise does not exactly translate into exciting cinema, with over-dramatic and preachy lines spoiling the effect

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Students to put up a unique theatre show at the University of Hyderabad

For their Actors Individual Performance Project, the budding theatre artists from University of Hyderabad hope to focus on the opportunities than the limitations created due to the pandemic

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The essence of a character matters: Malayalam actor Srindaa on her journey and being part of ‘Kuruthi’

Srindaa is the only female actor in the Prithiviraj-starrer that releases on Amazon Prime Video on August 11

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Kayan: ‘As long as I have something to express, I will have inspiration for music’

‘Cool Kids’ singer-songwriter Ambika Nayak on finding fame and following during the pandemic, dabbling in different avenues, and more

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The taste and smell of gondhoraj lebu in Delhi

Sanhita Sensarma uses ingredients uniquely, especially this lemon from Bengal that she puts into meat curry

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Indian metal band Midhaven is back with a Shiva-inspired concept album

Blending Indian strains with progressive metal, the seven-track album ‘Of The Lotus & The Thunderbolt’ is a homage to Shiva as Mahakaal

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Students put up a unique theatre show at the University of Hyderabad

The budding theatre artists hope to focus on the opportunities than the limitations created due to the pandemic

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Elephant conservationist Sangita Iyer’s 26-part docu-series ‘Asian Elephants 101’ will be telecast on Nat Geo India on August 12, World Elephant Day

The wildlife filmmaker focusses on challenges faced by elephants and how their survival is threatened by loss of habitat and human interference

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‘Kuruthi’ and a quiet Onam

Prithviraj Sukumaran talks about bankrolling film ‘Kuruthi’, his experience with producing content for OTT platforms and why the Onam scene has changed in Malayalam

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Malayali artists unite to explore the digital world of NFT

NFT Malayali has created a productive collective of artists of Kerala, showcasing work, encouraging creative collaborations and teaching classes on how best to ‘drop’ art virtually via lively discussions on social media

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Tamannaah Bhatia to host MasterChef Telugu

MasterChef Telugu to premiere on Gemini TV, with chefs Sanjay Thumma, Chalapathi Rao and Mahesh Padala as judges

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Trivikram Srinivas to direct Mahesh Babu after 11 years

Director Trivikram Srinivas and Mahesh Babu to collaborate for the third time, for a new Telugu film co-starring Pooja Hegde

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Tamannaah Bhatia to host MasterChef Telugu

MasterChef Telugu to premiere on Gemini TV, with chefs Sanjay Thumma, Chalapathi Rao and Mahesh Padala as judges

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Kareena Kapoor Khan teams up with ‘Scam 1992’ director Hansal Mehta

The untitled project also has producer Ekta Kapoor on board

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Director Gurinder Chadha making Bollywood-inspired animated musical

The musical will be about a young Indian elephant who dreams of becoming a Bollywood dancer

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Vince Vaughn to star in new Apple series ‘Bad Monkey’ from ‘Ted Lasso’ creator

The show will see Vaughn play Andrew Yancy, a one-time detective demoted to restaurant inspector in Southern Florida

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Catherine Zeta-Jones to play Morticia Addams in ‘Wednesday’ series

The Netflix show also marks the small screen directorial debut for Tim Burton

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix team up for mega-series ‘Heeramandi’

The series will explore stories of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heeramandi, a dazzling district, during pre-Independent India.

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Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ to star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt

Billed as a road trip drama, the film was announced on the 20th anniversary of Akthar’s directorial debut ‘Dil Chahta Hai’

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Actor Saranya Sasi passes away at 35

Popular TV serial actor underwent surgeries for brain tumour, COVID-19 worsened her health

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‘Rajinikanth: A Life’ review: The many lives of a superstar

A biographer traces the cinematic, spiritual and political journeys of Rajinikanth

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NSD to hold 3-day festival with theme of independence struggle

Plays would be staged to showcase the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and others.

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AR Rahman, Ed Sheeran, Mick Jagger team up for COVID-19 fundraiser on Independence Day

The event titled “We For India”, which will be streamed on Facebook on August 15, will raise funds for the COVID-19 relief missions of philanthropic platform Give India

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Ridley Scott to be awarded Glory to the Filmmaker prize at Venice Film Festival

The director is currently in post-production on ‘House Of Gucci’ and will next work on ‘Kitbag,’ an Apple Studios film on Napoleon Bonaparte

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‘Spiral’ movie review: ‘Saw’ reboot rapidly devolves into silliness

Chris Rock, looking for a change of scene by stepping into the horror genre, looks grim throughout while Samuel L. Jackson has his fun with the role as always

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Vijay’s ‘Beast’ adds Selvaraghavan, Shine Tom Kochacko to cast

Aparna Das, Yogi Babu and theatre actor Ankur Ajit Vikal are some of the others who will be starring in the action-drama, helmed by Nelson

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Minka Kelly, Dominic Fike added to season 2 of ‘Euphoria’

Musical artiste Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr is also set to star in the second season of the acclaimed HBO series

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‘MasterChef Tamil’ launches, Vijay Sethupathi impresses in new avatar

The judges are Aarthi Sampath, Harish Rao and Koushik S, who will appear alongside host Sethupathi on the show

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Immortelle Reset Triphase Essence: indulgent but not a necessity

L’Occitane’s new essence with immortelle oil and beetroot prebiotics can add to you daily skincare routine with an extra boost of good skin food

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‘In The Heights’ choreographer Christopher Scott on how the film is ‘a love letter to dance and Latin culture’

As Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film finally comes to India, the musical drama’s choreographer talks about the huge responsibility of speaking about the Latinx experience through dance, and why constant collaboration is key to a film’s success

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Late actor Vivekh will be seen in ‘LOL: Enga Siri Paappom’

The Tamil star, who passed away in April this year, will feature in upcoming comedy reality series ‘LOL: Enga Siri Paappom’, which will also have 10 other comedians

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The essence of Hyderabad in 10 images

Photography exhibition ‘Hyderabad in Bordeaux’ captures the architecture, people and vibrancy of a city

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Sabyasachi brings the sari to H&M

The Sabyasachi x H&M collection, the bridal couturier’s debut as a high street designer, is ready to launch after a long wait

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Mahesh Babu’s ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ teaser is out

The ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ team unveiled the video as a treat to Mahesh Babu’s fans, to mark the actor’s birthday

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Crew of 'Don' starring Sivakarthikeyan booked, fined for violating COVID-19 protocols

Around 400 persons, including the crew and spectators had gathered at the shooting spot in Mukkonam on Sunday in violation of the COVID-19 safety protocol.

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The call of the couch: The depiction of psychotherapy in American films and television series

While therapy plays a major part in American film and television, Bollywood’s treatment of mental health issues beggars belief

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Artist Laxma Goud’s printmaking initiative at Hyderabad’s State Art Gallery

The studio, which is open to visitors, aims to support the city’s community of printmakers, and encourage artists practising other mediums to branch out

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Jane Withers, child actor turned commercial star, dies at 95

Withers, also known as “Josephine the Plumber” from TV commercials in the 1960s and '70s, died on August 7, her daughter Kendall Errair confirmed.

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Veteran actor Anupam Shyam passes away

The actor (63), was best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen

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Film exhibitors put forward demands including theatre reopening and financial package

One of the major demands is to include cinema theatre employees in the priority list for COVID-19 vaccination, therefore theatres can be reopened by ensuring all safety protocols and a financial package to aid theatres which have sustained huge losses to reopen.

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‘It’s going to be thrilling’: Shana Parmeshwar, who is building a new racetrack near Bengaluru

The 5.5-kilometre circuit in Andhra Pradesh, awaiting FIA Grade 2 certification, is set to become India’s longest racing venue

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This West Bengal designer ups her glitter game by upcycling sequins for her new collection

Designer Priyal Turakhia from West Bengal has won the Fashion Forward Fellowship 2021 for her Nirantar collection titled ‘Could Be’ which uses an upcycled alternative to single-use plastic

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National Handloom Day | A dedicated collection of handloom saris for advocates

As India observes National Handloom Day 2021 on August 7, this sartorial tribute to lawyers in black, white and grey, empowers women weavers and explores a new market for Kerala handloom

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‘Navarasa’ review: A mixed bag with more misses than hits

The biggest names of Tamil cinema get together for this Netflix anthology, but the results aren’t for the best

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Prateek Sadhu of Masque: distilling India on a plate

The country’s most experimental chef is hitting the road, to celebrate Mumbai’s Masque turning five and to share his ingredients-first approach with pop-ups in five cities

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Taneira’s handloom sari solutions

How Tata’s apparel brand introduced an entry-level line and timely training on fabric care to help their weavers be pandemic ready

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Tiger Shroff announces new single ‘Vande Mataram’ as ‘tribute to India’

Shroff made his singing debut in 2020 with the track ‘Unbelievable’

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Decoding Sarpatta's political milieu: The defiant history of Tamil Nadu

Pa. Ranjith has shown that real political history can provide a rich canvas for an entertaining film

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National Handloom Day: Calling young shoppers

While recent experiments with drapes is helping the handloom cause, designers and industry experts weigh in on what is needed to attract a wider audience

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‘SR Kalyanamandapam’ movie review: It’s an ordeal

‘SR Kalyanamandapam’ is overdrawn, melodramatic and misogynistic with a sliver of a story

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Bengaluru based artiste makes his Bollywood debut

Theatre actor Aniruddh Roy will be seen in the crime series, ‘Mauka e Vardat’, hosted by Mona Singh

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Squaring the circle: Thukral and Tagra designs Rado’s True Square ‘Over the Abyss’

Artist duo Thukral and Tagra bring pop colours and their interpretation of time zones and travel to the first Indian-designed Rado watch

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Everything now comes home: on-demand service apps and their teething troubles

Home services have become popular during the lockdown, but teething troubles continue

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Tamil Nadu’s defiant history is woven into the backdrop of ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’

Pa. Ranjith has shown that real political history can provide a rich canvas for an entertaining film

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Jessica Chastain to receive TIFF’s Tribute Actor Award

Chastain’s upcoming movie ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye,’ which she stars in and produces, will also premiere at the upcoming 46th edition of the festival

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Tribute to veteran Kathakali artiste Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboothiri

Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboothiri, who passed away on August 2, lent novelty to negative roles with his popular red beard

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Bridgerton meets Karan Johar production at India’s first Raffles in Udaipur

Expect opulence, curated menus, and a luxurious stay on this 21-acre private island that is the Raffles Udaipur

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Neil Patrick Harris to star in Netflix comedy series ‘Uncoupled’

The show is from ‘Emily in Paris’ creator Darren Star

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STR and Gautham Menon’s next titled ‘Vendhu Thanindhadu Kaadu’

Produced by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International, the film also has A.R. Rahman on board as composer

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Dhanush’s next film titled ‘Thiruchitrambalam’, goes on floors

The film also stars Raashii Khanna, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj and director-actor Bharathiraja

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Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan on the new opportunities for storytelling

The veteran filmmakers write about how streaming services are liberating for filmmakers and viewers across the world

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Yamaha FZ-X: Tried, tested and trendy

Indian Yamaha enthusiasts have been voicing their desire for the company to bring its lovely XSR 155 to India, ever since the bike was unveiled intern

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Madras High Court directs actor Dhanush to pay ₹30.33 lakh in 48 hours

Justice S.M. Subramaniam issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by the actor in 2015 seeking tax exemption.

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Humour and Hamsadhwani: Stand-up comic Alexander Babu takes a musical trip

Popular stand-up comedian Alexander Babu explores the nuances of iconic songs in his new project, ‘Veetu Videos’

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Actor Roshan Mathew says he was ‘intimidated’ by ‘Kuruthi’ cast and didn’t want to be the weak link

The film, set to release on Amazon Prime Video on August 11, follows the story of Ibrahim, played by Roshan Mathew, who is haunted by the ghost of his past

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The bond between music and Tamil theatre

The early and mid-20th century saw several interesting associations between the worlds of Carnatic music and Tamil theatre

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Gurucharan’s ‘Akhilam Madhuram’ was more a blend of songs and ragas

The vocal-piano-kanjira combination makes for a novel way to engage with Carnatic music

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Nurturing the Kathakali body

Though artistes vouch for the efficacy of the rigorous massage routine, Ayurvedic practitioners say there is no scientific basis to it

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Abby V on his albums, music and gurus

Abby V, who shot to fame with his ‘73 Ragas’ video, talks about various influences and how he discovered a love for Indian classical music

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How sand artists are creating new designs on the beaches

Topical themes and global attention have helped Odisha make sand art uniquely its own

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Mahesh Mahadev’s experiments with ragas

Music composer Mahesh Mahadev creates a new raga ‘Thyagaraja Mangalam’ in honour of T. M. Thyagarajan and Mangalam Shankar

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A tea Martini please

Sidecar and the Makaibari tea estate are brewing something to cheer about

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New on Amazon Prime: ‘Cruel Summer,’ ‘Soldiers or Zombies,’ and more

A teen mystery-drama set in a small town and a mutant zombie extravaganza are the highlights on the platform this week

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Singer Rihanna is officially a billionaire, Forbes says

The pop star’s net worth is estimated at $1.7 billion, making her the richest woman musician in the world

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Suriya’s ‘Soorarai Pottru,’ Vidya Balan’s ‘Sherni’ lead nominations at IFFM Awards 2021

Anurag Basu’s ‘Ludo’ and Malayalam feature ‘Kayattam (A’hr) are some of the other films competing for honours

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Suriya and Jyotika ink deal with Amazon; will release four films in the next four months

2D Entertainment will premiere four titles — ‘Jai Bhim,’ ‘Udanpirappe,’ ‘Oh My doG’ and ‘Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum’ — on the streaming platform later this year

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A zero-waste gown from Chennai: Sanah Sharma Mehra on bagging the Red Carpet Green Dress Design Contest 2020

The Red Carpet Green Dress Design Contest for 2020’s first winner from India on her gown that can later turn into table linen, and her academic approach to design

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Tom Daley knitting at the Olympics | The sew bros stitch together a new brotherhood

Tom Daley’s casual poolside knitting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, pointed us in the direction of a growing breed of men knitters called the ‘sew bros’ who are honing a skill and engaging in a healthy conversation on masculinity

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I lean heavily on content: Nagabhushan

The actor is basking in the success of his latest film, ‘Ikkat’

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Hansal Mehta’s next film based on Bangladesh terror attack, titled ‘Faraaz’

Billed as an action thriller, the film will depict the Holey Artisan cafe attack that shook Bangladesh

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Raashii Khanna to star opposite Dhanush in his next film

Currently titled “D44”, the film is produced by Sun Pictures and directed by Mithran Jawahar

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Tom Daley knitting at the Olympics | The sew bros stitch together a new brotherhood

Tom Daley’s casual poolside knitting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, pointed us in the direction of a growing breed of men knitters called the ‘sew bros’ who are honing a skill and engaging in a healthy conversation on masculinity

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‘Modern Love’ director John Carney: ‘All about being romantically truthful’

Ahead of the second season of the popular ensemble-cast series, director John Carney says the ‘modern’ in the title refers not to the type of love but to a lifestyle in a big metropolis

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Millions of views and millions of bucks: The profitable pull of game-streaming in India

Livestreaming video games continues its meteoric rise across India, so much so that people are ready to give up their careers to do it full-time — be it a doctor who needs to pay for his medical degree or a financier earning a year’s worth of salary in one month

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‘Vakeel Saab’ to ‘Narappa’, the travesty of remakes in a digital era

Can remakes work when original films are easily available on digital platforms? A look at the recent Telugu remakes — ‘Vakeel Saab’, ‘Narappa’, ‘Thimmarusu’ and ‘Ishq’

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Nelliyode redefined the Kathakali characters he brought alive on stage

Kathakali maestro Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboodiri was a consummate performer, academic and guru. He invested negative characters in Kathakali with a new intensity and depth

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Tom Daley knitting at the Olympics | The sew bros stitch together a new brotherhood

Tom Daley’s casual poolside knitting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, pointed us in the direction of a growing breed of men knitters called the ‘sew bros’ who are honing a skill and engaging in a healthy conversation on masculinity

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A zero-waste gown from Chennai: Sanah Sharma Mehra on bagging the Red Carpet Green Dress Design Contest 2020

The Red Carpet Green Dress Design Contest for 2020’s first winner from India on her gown that can later turn into table linen, and her academic approach to design

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Tom Daley knitting at the Olympics | The sew bros stitch together a new brotherhood

Tom Daley’s casual poolside knitting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, pointed us in the direction of a growing breed of men knitters called the ‘sew bros’ who are honing a skill and engaging in a healthy conversation on masculinity

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Sara Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor to star in new shows on Discovery Plus

The new line-up features shows like ‘Mission Frontline with Sara Ali Khan,’ season two of ‘Star vs Food’ and the Indian adaptation of ‘Say Yes To The Dress’

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Kiara Advani: On love in the time of the Kargil war

The Bollywood star talks about her role in war drama ‘Shershaah,’ why biopics are interesting and her upcoming project with director Shankar

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More hiccups than cheers: Here’s the latest on the new bars in Chennai

Despite lockdowns and the current pause on serving liquor, new bars are still launching every month in Chennai. How will they stay afloat despite being either closed or dry for most of this year?

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Dhanush seeks entry tax exemption for his imported car

Recently, the Madras High Court came down heavily on actor Vijay for having filed a writ petition in 2012 seeking entry tax exemption for his Rolls Royce Ghost

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Chicken for the soul in the month of Karkkadakam

‘Kozhimarunnu’, tender chicken cooked in medicinal herbs, is integral to the diet during Karkkadakam at many households in North Kerala

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Lara Dutta surprises audiences as Indira Gandhi in ‘Bell Bottom’ trailer

Tthe 1980s set spy thriller, headlined by Akshay Kumar, is set to be released in theatres on August 19

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Nivin Pauly to star in director Ram’s next Tamil film

With music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the film also stars Anjali and Soori

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Has adland done justice to India’s sports queens?

Our female athletes are not just dominating the medal count, but have also become a magnet for brands. Now advertisers need to leverage them right

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Brendan Fraser boards Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

The actor joins Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone in the film

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Music for the season

Here’s the latest on new music releases by international and Indian artists that promise to be earworms

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BBC Studios series ‘Guilt’ to get Indian remake, Jaideep Ahlawat and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub to star

The Indian adaptation will be directed by Shaad Ali, known for films like ‘Saathiya’ and ‘Bunty Aur Babli’

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Yashika Aannand interview: This is the true version of how the accident happened

The ‘Bigg Boss’ star and actor talks about losing her best friend in a car crash last month, and how she’s coping in the aftermath of the incident

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Lakshmi Manchu: My naysayers advised me to stay home

Currently expanding her vistas on multiple digital platforms, actor and talk show host Lakshmi Manchu takes stock of her multi-faceted journey and going against patriarchal conventions

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Sukumar and Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’ eyes December 2021 release

Part 1 of ‘Pushpa’, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna to release in five languages this December

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Eiza Gonzalez to star in biopic on Mexican cinema legend Maria Felix

Gonzalez will essay the role of Felix and also produce the movie alongside Dana Harris and Nicole King for Linden Entertainment

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Vijay Sethupathi to star with Shahid Kapoor in series from ‘Family Man’ creators

Tamil actor will star in the upcoming thriller drama series directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK

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‘In The Heights’ movie review: Glorious and irresistible

The movie based on Lin-Manuel Miranda eponymous musical is likeable and aspirational, offering a complete package, with song, dance, laughter, grief, love and longing

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‘Lord of the Rings’ Amazon series to premiere in September 2022

The epic drama will be based on author J R R Tolkien’s fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history

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Shilpa Shetty on Raj Kundra case: We don't deserve media trial

Shetty took to Instagram and posted a note, writing that she has full faith in the Mumbai Police and the Indian judiciary

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Mrunal Thakur to make her Telugu debut opposite Dulquer Salmaan

Produced by Swapna Cinema, the film is being directed by Hanu Raghavapudi

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Amita Deshpande’s reCharkha is giving a new spin to discarded plastic

Using the charkha and looms, Pune-based reCharkha – The EcoSocial Tribe, upcycles plastic trash into a range of aesthetic products

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Singer Kalyani Menon passes away aged 80

She had sung in many Malayalam and Tamil films

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Guardian of Fire: A film on the story behind the Muthuvan tribe

‘Theeyude Kavalkaran’, a docu-fiction film by the Kerala Forests and Wildlife Department, offers a glimpse into the lives of the ancient Muthuvan tribe of the Western Ghats

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Araku’s Coffee Museum welcomes record number of tourists

The museum that showcases the journey of coffee to the valley is battling pandemic-induced challenges

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Amita Deshpande’s reCharkha is giving a new spin to discarded plastic

Using the charkha and looms, Pune-based reCharkha – The EcoSocial Tribe, upcycles plastic trash into a range of aesthetic products

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Big screen beckons Suma

Television personality Suma is currently shooting for a Telugu film but there is still some suspense about it

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VJ James on ‘Anti-Clock’: ‘Time has imprisoned us’

The author says man can never claim to be master of time until he experiences timelessness and infinity

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Ariana Grande announces her next tour — and it’ll be happening on Fortnite

Pop star Ariana Grande steps into the metaverse of Epic Games’ Fortnite for her Rift Tour of gamified virtual concerts and experiential add-ons

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Amita Deshpande’s reCharkha is giving a new spin to discarded plastic

Using the charkha and looms, Pune-based reCharkha – The EcoSocial Tribe, upcycles plastic trash into a range of aesthetic products

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‘The Ascent’ game review: Cyberpunk action finally done right

Offering a richly-designed world and immersive combat, The Ascent changes your mind about not needing a twin-stick cyberpunk shooter in your life

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