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In this episode, we bring together four stories from the worlds of cinema, culture, society and Chennais history. Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar talk about Once More and choosing stories that connect with them. Writer Meena Kandasamy examines the world of the Indian incel and the ideas behind it. We step inside the Art Deco story of The Hindus iconic Chennai building, and look at Yash and Geetu Mohandas Toxic, a dark fairy tale for grown-ups.

From a shared space next to a doctors clinic in Wilson Garden to a 30-year legacy, Gallery Sumukha reflects Bengalurus distinct, entrepreneurial spirit

Maverick Kannada filmmaker Suri weighs in on Yashs complex performance inToxicand urges those who didnt connect with the film to watch it again

Can a star vehicle be both mass entertainment and meaningful cinema? In FMM 29, The Balancing Act, we use Geetu Mohandas Toxic, starring Yash, to explore the eternal battle between art and commerce, star and character, class and mass.

Without romanticising the burns, cuts and pains of being a young chef, the Matt Johnson directorial tells the story of the one summer that changed Anthonys life

From interactive museum exhibitions to plays that embrace archives, creators and curators are showcasing history in increasingly immersive formats

The Mumbai-based Ambedkarite singer brings the voices of Kabir, Ravidas, Soyrabai, Chokhamela, Tukaram and Phule alive through his music.

Parikrama, DY Patil University Centre and Chteau de Beaucastel recognised for climate-responsive architecture and design

The A-list cast cannot save this psychological thriller from a predictable plot and characters who make inexplicable choices

The ninth edition of The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged event at Amethysts Wild Garden Bar on Friday. The conversation was centred around Meena Kandasamys latest book Fieldwork as a Sex Object (Harper Collins), that released in June this year in India.

The issue came up for discussions during the visit of Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal to Buenos Aires this week.

Written and directed by R.A. Karthik, the film features music by Devi Sri Prasad

Ms. Sitharaman emphasised that Indias investment proposition rests not on any single sector, but on the convergence of scale, growth, talent, infrastructure, technology, and sustained reform over the past decade

From Tashkent, Mr. Modi will travel to Bishkek to participate in the 26th SCO Summit

INTACHs first Filmit India workshop in Visakhapatnam trains schoolchildren to tell stories of the citys cultural and natural heritage through short films

At naturalist-led trails across Indian wildlife lodges, the monsoon is shifting attention away from the safaris celebrity animals towards breeding frogs, nesting birds, fruiting fungi and the smaller lives that become visible after rain

India is becoming more comfortable with sexual fluidity, but bisexual men and women are still navigating stigma, fetishisation and the strange demand to pick a side

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

India and China agree to an 8-point consensus in boundary talks during NSA Dovals Beijings visit.

On earnings, the positive commentary around Q1 results often overlooked profit after tax (PAT) excluding oil marketing companies (OMCs).

In Episode 7 of Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, we explore three distinct threads that have shaped the citys identity. From the colourful evolution of Madras bashai and the many languages that have enriched Chennais everyday vocabulary, to the citys coast as a vast open-air arena where people gather, relax and celebrate, and the nostalgia surrounding Anand Theatre, once a landmark destination for generations of film buffs. Together, these stories capture the language, spaces and memories that make

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot claims Penguin India sought to remove sections critical of the PM, the RSS, and Chinas occupation of Indian land; says Penguin Worldwide was willing to publish the book unchanged for global audience

`Indias next wave of growth will come from creating pathways for impact driven entrepreneurs building solutions to address the problems of their communities

Grip, Hold, Pin beckons visitors to take a peek into the world of Indian wrestling

Establishing a plant-protein ingredient extraction facility with a capacity of 1015 tonnes a day could require an investment of 200250 crore

The 730-crore facility of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology is proposed to be fully funded by the Government of India grant-in-aid; academic and skill-development programmes to begin from September 2026 at a temporary facility in Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur

The country is not short of talented athletes or dedicated coaches. What it lacks is an education system built to produce the professionals modern sport now requires not just coaches, but scientists, analysts, and administrators working alongside them

Companys ISO 19443 accreditation, nuclear application capabilities and indigenous engineering focus position it to address the growing demand for specialised mechanical seals in Indias nuclear sector

Love, revolution and a baby with a pigs tail come together in this tragicomic conclusion to the seven-generation saga of the doomed Buenda family

Pradip Maitras watercolours reflect Victorian influences and personal narratives shaped by the pandemic, while Bimal Kundus sculptures celebrate everyday moments and musical inspirations

Director Vignesh Srikanths romance drama finds charm in its quieter moments, but its emotional core wobbles in the latter half

Zerin Osho and Akshat Patni speak to us about Indias waste crisis, shrinking garbage dumps, and how to cut landfill methane emissions.

Curated every week, this newsletter brings you all the latest news from the world of movies and streaming

With its warm and colourful frames, soulful songs, low-stakes drama, and writing that understands the enduring appeal of simple stories, Vishnu Edavans film brings back a comforting strain of Tamil cinema, with a superb cast doing much of the heavy lifting

The Janus Metz-directed film follows Kaczynskis transformation from a teenage Harvard prodigy into the domestic terrorist known as the Unabomber

The Romanian filmmakers first English-language feature follows a religious Romanian-Norwegian family whose lives unravel after allegations of child abuse

New 472-crore T-Series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur will strengthen the Indian Armys capacity to maintain its T-72 and T-90 fleet and support defence indigenisation

From Paninis logic and NASAs algorithms to films, theatre, bikers clubs and Instagram reels, Sanskrit is carving out a place in contemporary culture.