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Deepika Padukone, eight-hour shifts in Bollywood, and speculation media a guide

A breakdown of how things unfolded, what is confirmed and unconfirmed about Kalki 2 and Spirit, and how the film industry is responding to the eight-hour workday demand

19 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
Angaara exposes social exclusions beneath cultural pride in coastal Karnataka

Directed by Abhinav Grove, the play was staged as part of the Chiguru & Kusumale Theatre Festival in Bengaluru.

19 Jun 2026 6:06 pm
Love is a tricky thing: Shahid Kapoor on Teri Baaton Main Aisa Uljha Jiya

One of the few actors to have successfully broken the image trap, Shahid Kapoor says its the actor in him who makes him the star that he is

19 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
Cocktail 2 movie review: Homi Adajania and Luv Ranjan stir up a flavourless concoction

A designer summer entertainer riding on the natural charm of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, the rom-comfizzles out after initial bursts of energy.

19 Jun 2026 5:20 pm
Aham Pravahini: Tracing a rivers journey through Bharatanatyam

Conceived and choreographed by Shobana Bhalchandra, the production was premiered recently at Kalakshetra in Chennai.

19 Jun 2026 4:51 pm
19 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
Maa Inti Bangaaram movie review: Samantha is winsome in an entertaining, though uneven action drama

Samantha Ruth Prabhu convincingly embraces a mass-action avatar in Nandini Reddys family drama, but a familiar template and underwritten twists keep the film from realising its full potential

19 Jun 2026 3:29 pm
Nooru Sami movie review: Swasika elevates an uneven tale of widow remarriage

Swasika anchors director Sasis drama about widow remarriage, but excessive melodrama blunts its emotional impact

19 Jun 2026 3:03 pm
Tradition, tala and legacy were the highlights of T.V.S. Mahadevans concert

The singer, along with M.R. Gopinath, Melakaveri Balaji and Anirudh Athreya showcased the upside of his lineage through much of his vocal concert.

19 Jun 2026 2:10 pm
From filter coffee to flute: Mali tribute concert at a Chennai roastery strikes a new note

Swaroop Mamidipudi presented an intimate blend of live renditions, anecdotes and archival material, showcasing maestro flute Malis enduring influence.

19 Jun 2026 12:34 pm
Toy Story 5 movie review: Woody and Buzzs enchanting return to joy grapples with screen-age anxiety

Bringing back the charm of its predecessors, Toy Story 5 builds a thesis of terrestrial wonder which swiftly contrasts its central theme of kids getting addicted to screens

19 Jun 2026 8:31 am
Om: Dhanush-Rajkumar Periasamy film gets a title; release date announced

Malayalam superstar Mammootty will play a prominent role in Dhanushs upcoming movie Om, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy

18 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
Daayra: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumarans crime-thriller gets release date

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the films shoot was wrapped in December last year

18 Jun 2026 7:34 pm
International Yoga Day: Why fitness is crucial in classical dance

Three young dancers reflect on the physical core of their art and how it shapes emotion in performance.

18 Jun 2026 5:53 pm
Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty to star in Venkatesh-Anil Ravipudi movie

The upcoming Telugu movie will have music from well-known composer G V Prakash Kumar and its eyeing a Sankranthi 2027

18 Jun 2026 5:31 pm
Once Upon a Time in Gaza movie review: A Fistful of Falasteen in Gazawood

By grounding the film in mundane negotiations of survival and a wicked strain of humour, the Nasser brothers construct a rich, subversive portrait of Gaza, by Gaza and for Gaza

18 Jun 2026 3:54 pm
Greed is not good

Both vulnerable, South deals

18 Jun 2026 2:10 pm
At Hyderabads Srishti art gallery, young artists take centrestage

In the 16th edition of Emerging Palettes, artists explore themes of identity, memory and belonging using varied mediums

18 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer: Tom Holland battles the Hulk as Peter Parkers powers spiral out of control

The upcoming chapter in the Marvel and Sony franchise finds Peter Parker facing a dangerous new evolution, a powerful enemy, and a world that no longer remembers who he is

18 Jun 2026 11:21 am
World Music Day 2026: Hyderabad to light up with music

On World Music Day, you can sing along at Fte de la Musique, the free, open-air music festival, soak in the rhythms of Mediterranean with the Alright Mela or join a chorus rendition of the National Anthem in three-part harmony by Hyderabad Voices

18 Jun 2026 11:01 am
Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning All about blood

All you need to know about blood

11 Jun 2026 2:50 pm
Sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee on why success should be based on merit, not inherited privilege

Currently on a countrywide tour, the musician speaks of being inspired by stalwarts who carved their own paths, and his new album, Feathered Creatures.

9 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning All about June 7

Test your knowledge with our fun Sunday morning quiz featuring trivia, music, and a unique twist!

5 Jun 2026 3:05 pm
Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning Eponym things!

Test your knowledge with our fun Sunday morning quiz featuring trivia, music, and a unique twist!

28 May 2026 1:18 pm
Rashmika Mandanna interview: On the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026, growing up with Naruto and learning emotion through anime

Returning to the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 in Tokyo, the actor traces her anime journey from learning life lessons through Naruto: Shippuden, to trying to convert Vijay Deverakonda into a weeb

26 May 2026 5:16 pm
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The Strokes torch U.S. imperialism at Coachella with Gaza montage and CIA takedown

The American band closed their Coachella 2026 set with a visual montage attacking U.S. foreign policy and highlighting Israels genocide in Gaza backed by Washington

21 Apr 2026 11:41 am
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