The visionary artist
K.R. Ravi Varma’s contributions in the artistic domain were eclipsed by his other undertakings
View ArticleThe sweet music of success
Music director duo Sreejith and Saachin are on cloud nine following the response to music of their debut film Madhura Naranga
View ArticleSome space for the artistic spirit
The recent proliferation of art residencies is enabling artists forge a wider, more inclusive discourse
View Article‘I felt I was in a factory’
Art Director Sabu Cyril gives an insight into the production design of ‘Baahubali’
View ArticleThe helping hand of M.G. Arogyaswamy Pillai
David Pillai was associated with the East India Company and he later became a tutor to the Raja of Thanjavur. Subsequently he became one of the ministers of the ruler. His descendent was Rao Bahad...
View ArticleA musical connect with Madiba
On Nelson Mandela International Day, Bengaluru musician, composer and Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej talks about the leader’s impact on his life and music
View ArticleBite-sized entertainment for Bengaluru
The world is a stage and the plays on it are getting smaller and shorter to cater to the audience’s fast-paced lives and shortened attention spans
View ArticleEntering a time warp
A look at how Ret Con, a practice of altering time lines, is used in film franchises.
View ArticleParents ‘Like’ Facebook friends
They log on for emotional, social, parental advice from buddies.
View ArticleOh no, Caitlyn!
Photo-sharing site, Instagram has blocked hashtag “CaitlynJenner” over hateful comments against the reality TV star. Instagram blocked its users from viewing photos or texts using the hashtag beca...
View Article‘Baahubali numbers scary’
S.S. Rajamouli’s lavishly-mounted Baahubali has shattered all records at the box office and actor Salman Khan feels that Bollywood hasn’t yet reached the level to deliver a similar blockbus...
View ArticleI have not been offered ‘Half Girlfriend’: Varun Dhawan
Actor Varun Dhawan has denied reports that he will star in Mohit Suri’s “Half Girlfriend”, saying he has not been offered the romantic film. The upcoming 2016 movie, which is based on aut...
View ArticleCan’t forget Rajesh Khanna
Three years after Rajesh Khanna passed away, a collection of memorabilia comprising film posters and lobby cards featuring films he starred in are being put together for a grand show that pays tri...
View ArticleWe object to being objectified: Vidya Balan
National award winning actress Vidya Balan says female actors are now in a position to avoid being objectified on screen. “Time has absolutely changed. I have seen this change ove...
View ArticleSalman arranges screening of ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ for Aamir
Superstar Aamir Khan is excited to watch actor-friend Salman Khan’s latest release “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”. Earlier, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan both had
View ArticleBon Jovi to release special fan album next month
Popular rock band Bon Jovi will release a special fan album, “Burning Bridges” next month, leading up to its overseas tour that is scheduled for September. The band will also be unve...
View ArticleCharms of an Arabian Knight: A tribute to Omar Sharif
Egyptian legend Omar Sharif, the exotic star of Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, who passed away at 83, demolished ethnic stereotypes
View ArticleNotes on films about films
The writer on how his stint at FTII helped him discover a unique set of films that were about other films
View ArticleI want to win over my detractors: Salman Khan
Salman Khan talks to archita kashyap about Bajrangi Bhaijaan, celebrating Eid and why he believes in destiny
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