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Filmmaker Rahul Sadasivan opened uo on Mammootty's performance in Bramayugam.

‘Mammootty gave his best in the first take, didn’t need more than two’: Bramayugam director Rahul SadasivanSubscriber Only

April 5, 2024 07:00 IST

Director Sadasivan talks about writing Bramayugam for Mammootty, working on the lead character's look, and his love for horror genre.

In search of traditional rotiwallas — a food trail in Old Delhi

April 5, 2024 06:23 IST

All roads lead to one place during this month of Ramzan – the coconut paratha, the dilkhush bread and the shahi sheermal

The music that insects playSubscriber Only

April 3, 2024 10:00 IST

Insects rely on vibrations to make melodies with both high notes and low, often to communicate or receive information

Why is the Red Fort still popular?Subscriber Only

March 31, 2024 07:56 IST

The Red Fort of Shahjahanabad: An Architectural History makes a case for why the 400-year-old monument remains popular, and why citizens should get a say in its preservation

Ashish Vidyarthi at his residence in Goregaon, Mumbai

What makes Ashish Vidyarthi’s stand-up special ‘Sit Down Ashish’ in Mumbai, a laugh about life itselfSubscriber Only

March 30, 2024 22:52 IST

Vidyarthi, best known for playing the antagonist in films, talks about his early struggles as an actor, his journey as a motivational speaker and his debut as a stand-up comedian

dog ban, India, breed ban, aggressive dogs, dog training, responsible pet ownership, socialisation

With dogs, do size and breed matter?Subscriber Only

March 27, 2024 10:00 IST

With the Central government ban on certain dogs breeds, the question is, is it the dogs that need training or the owners who provoke them

Can the world of food expand beyond chef whites and restaurantsSubscriber Only

March 24, 2024 07:47 IST

A trip through Kashmir to forage for indigenous ingredients led us to the women who are keeping its culinary heritage and produce alive

Gender equality in the workplace, Breaking stereotypes about women's jobs, Societal bias against massage therapy, Importance of self-made women, Empowering women to challenge societal norms

How digital ads are becoming conversation starters and stories about you and meSubscriber Only

March 28, 2024 14:11 IST

Advertising in India is changing the way we think with a visible shift in the narrative from sales-driven messaging to stories around common people

How Urvashi Kaur connects us to our own roots as a nationSubscriber Only

March 24, 2024 06:00 IST

Urvashi Kaur and her eponymous brand bring together a layered sense of community histories and indigenous practices

‘It is more important than ever that people can come here and tell their stories’: Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan AlremaihiSubscriber Only

March 23, 2024 07:00 IST

At the tenth edition of Qumra, a Doha Film Institute initiative, participants investigate questions around conflict and identity and the importance of individual cinematic voices.

What in India is pure vegetarian?Subscriber Only

March 23, 2024 22:43 IST

Food scholars discuss how such definitions evolved in the cauldron of India's history, stirred by ladles of religious beliefs

Rahul Akerkar chef, Rahul Akerkar restaurants, Indigo Mumbai

‘Ours is a business of making corrections or tweaks all the time’, says chef Rahul AkerkarSubscriber Only

March 22, 2024 18:10 IST

From creating an iconic restaurant like Indigo 25 years ago to launching Ode a little over three months ago in Mumbai, chef Akerkar's culinary voyage has been one of adventure, innovation and attention to detail

Tiger Safaris in the Buffer Zone: Did you ask the tiger?

March 20, 2024 19:15 IST

An interview with a 'spokes-tiger' on destination weddings near a tiger reserve, managing rogue elephants and how trees are social media platforms for animals

K-pop in rural India, Indian teenagers run away for K-pop dream, Global reach of K-pop, Hallyu wave in India, K-pop dreams vs reality

Murshidabad to Seoul via Mumbai: How small towns live the K-pop DreamSubscriber Only

March 16, 2024 22:04 IST

One September afternoon, three girls set off from a Bengal village hoping to make it to Seoul and live their ultimate fantasy — become K-pop stars. The plan didn’t quite take off. Yet, across India’s villages and small towns, many others like them dream on

The 1943 translucent watercolour Gol Gumbaz proves Raza's prowess with the brush as also his ability to play between light and form

How S H Raza’s solo in Dubai represents his vast oeuvreSubscriber Only

March 16, 2024 10:45 IST

Raza's exhibition presents the modernist's works from his student days to one of his last canvases -- with his celebrated bindu at its centre

Homi Adajania on Murder Mubarak: ‘At best, life is a satire’Subscriber Only

March 14, 2024 22:31 IST

Director Homi Adajania on his latest film Murder Mubarak, a mystery set at an elite country club and how he infuses comedy into tragic scenes.

How the men dress up for the ladiesSubscriber Only

March 13, 2024 11:24 IST

Be it the peacock, the magpie robin, or even the polar bear – they all have to pass the endurance test of their lady loves

Jyoti Bhatt, Indian artist, Modernist printmaking, Photography of rural India

Portrait of an Artist: Life and time of Jyoti BhattSubscriber Only

March 10, 2024 07:44 IST

As he turns 90 on Tuesday, a look at the journey of Jyoti Bhatt, the pioneering artist and photographer who documented the indigenous traditions of rural India and is recognised for his modernist engagements in printmaking

Amul India's role in transforming milk production in India, Operation Flood and the White Revolution in India, Amul's impact on dairy farming communities, Amul online cooking classes during COVID-19, Suvir Saran's collaboration with Amul

How Amul transformed India from a dairy-deficient nation to a global leader in milk productionSubscriber Only

March 10, 2024 18:27 IST

From Operation Flood to online cooking classes, Amul has come a fair distance and in the process united farming communities to create lasting change

How Manipuri director Joy Maisnam’s play AgniSuta Draupadi shows women trapped in the cycle of violence

March 9, 2024 12:12 IST

After dominating the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards in 2019 with a play based on the Mahabharata, Joy Maisnam is back with another story from the same epic

Cailee Spaeny plays the titular protagonist in Priscilla

‘Though Priscilla was married to Elvis, she wanted a life of her own’: Cailee Spaeny

March 9, 2024 11:22 IST

Actor Cailee Spaeny on playing the titular lead in Sofia Coppola-directed Priscilla and the choices her character makes

How Maamla Legal Hai shows the Indian legal system, warts and all, with a pinch of humour

March 9, 2024 09:01 IST

Maamla Legal Hai showrunner Sameer Saxena and co-writer Kunal Aneja unpack this courtroom comedy and find laughter in a chaotic world.

Peter Zumthor was in Delhi for the India Design ID, and gave talks in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru

Why imperfections are important, according to architect Peter ZumthorSubscriber Only

March 8, 2024 10:00 IST

Swiss architect Peter Zumthor on what lies at the core of his work, skills that India should hold on to and his advice to young architects

What's the use of being a billion-dollar economy, if our children have black lungs?

Where should the children play?Subscriber Only

March 6, 2024 16:42 IST

The great outdoors in our cities have become a dangerous place to be in: it’s now a gas chamber

Chor song Justh Viral hit, Justh - Chor Social commentary song

How Chor, a song by Justh, became an overnight sensationSubscriber Only

March 3, 2024 20:07 IST

Noida-based chartered accountant-turned-musician Justh on his viral song Chor and why he's happy to let everyone interpret it their way

Chess Candidates 2024 Live Updates: Tournament takes place in Toronto Canada

Chess Candidates Tournament 2024 Liveblog and Updates

SportsUpdated: April 5, 2024 05:27 IST

The Chess Candidates Tournament 2024 Round 1 has begun with 16 top players, including five Indian grandmasters, competing for a chance to face world champions Ding Liren and Li Wenjun. The tournament will be a double round robin with 14 games, but former champion Magnus Carlsen will not be participating. Stay tuned for updates.

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