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A look at some of the better Telugu films this year (not strictly going by their box-office fate) — from Courtand Iravai Mooduto Subham, Paradha, Kanya Kumari and Little Hearts— reveals a united effort to mirror the travails of the average mortal. These films explore the daily grind of regular people, their dreams (or the…
From A Dreamer’s World | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A brilliant blue fish glides in a patch of orange pumpkins, another lies still among lilac orchids hoping his camouflage allows him to blend in. These are a few finned beauties artist Shoeb Dastagir has depicted in his solo show A Dreamer’s World. “I find fish…
Standup comic Urooj Ashfaq | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Urooj Ashfaq is rather candid as she discusses the initial reviews for her set How To Be a Baddie. “I had presented it at The Fringe in 2023, and though I won Best Newcomer, one of the reviews described me as a conservative comic.” She clarifies…
For Malappuram-based music producer Mohammed Hussain Rahman, popularly known as MHR, his debut album, Valiyaparamb, has been a dream since his teenage days. Inspired by EDM artistes such as Sardor and Sickick, MHR aspired to produce his own album long before his career took off. However, it took him several years before he could start…
A painting by Dhanya Das | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At a time when seniors take on career paths post-retirement, and youngsters don multiple hats, this exhibition proves that there is more to life than just a desk job. A group of nine self-taught artists have come together to curate Masterstroke Figurative, which features their …
Work by Anupama displayed at the gallery | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Artist Anupama, who goes by the name Anupama alias Anil as a tribute to her late husband and artist Anil Xavier, ushers in a new language of expression through her solo show A Room for Refuge at Kalakriti Art Gallery. The exhibition brings…
By Mahalakshmi Kannappan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At Srishti Art Gallery in Hyderabad, a series of layered, abstract sculptural works in charcoal and wood take centre stage against striking crimson wall. In the play of light and shadow, artist Mahalakshmi Kannappan explores themes of migration, impermanence, and uncertainty — ideas that speak to identity…
A work from Vaman Pai’s monsoon series | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “My hometown is famous for its beaches, temples and the lush greenery during monsoons. Growing up in the midst of all this beauty inspired me to become an artist,” says Vaman Pai, who hails from Udupi in Mangalore. The artist, whose fourth…
Lokah Chapter 1 : Chandra takes you to a different world from the word go, one where a superhuman lives among the mortals. This time, we have a woman, Chandra. The movie, bankrolled by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, is a cinematic treat and could even be a lesson for many on how to master the…
Linkin Park’s Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda, perform live | Photo Credit: X/ @linkinpark After weeks of speculation and social media teasers, Linkin Park have officially confirmed they will headline Lollapalooza India 2026, marking the band’s long-awaited debut in the country. The Grammy-winning rock group will take the stage at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January…
