Revisiting Vijay’s ‘Kushi’: How Deva composed this superhit album
A look at the evolution of this superhit film directed by SJ Suryah and featuring Vijay and Jyotika
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Action director Chethan D’Souza on working with Rajinikanth in ‘Jailer 2’
Chethan D Souza from Karnataka talks about choreographing action sequences for the highly anticipated ‘Jailer 2’.
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Singer Anjana’s debut EP turns love and doubt into music
From Carnatic violin and konnakol to Kannada lyrics and the kazoo, Anjana’s EP draws on her South Indian roots while exploring love, identity and self-acceptance
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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
Mitte played Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s chemistry teacher-turned-meth dealer Walter White, in ‘Breaking Bad’
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Teja Sajja on hosting ‘The Traitors Telugu’: I had to be serious, unlike my real personality
Teja Sajja has been facing the camera since he was a little over two. Debuting as a child actor and later transitioning into an adult lead actor, he has over 30 films to his credit. Yet, something about his new assignment made him a tad nervous.
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Tyeb Mehta’s ‘Rickshaw Puller’ sells for ₹69.1 crore
The acrylic on canvas dates from 2002, in the final decade of Mehta’s career, and depicts the rickshaw puller, a figure he returned to in his later work
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When a Tyagaraja kriti inspires a dance production
Conceived by Dushyanth Sridhar and Anita Guha, ‘Endaro Mahanubhavulu’, which premiered recently in Chennai, explored the spirit of Tyagaraja’s composition through elaborate choreography and striking visuals.
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Gallerist Sharan Apparao takes a tour of some of Kolkata’s best pandals
The gallerist finds this year’s pandals a masterclass in collaboration and generosity
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Why Deva’s music for Rajinikanth was special
Music composer Deva’s work was the perfect accompaniment for Rajinikanth’s mass films
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Navaratri notes: How Syama Sastri’s iconic swarajatis are an intimate dialogue with the goddess
Ahead of the nine-day celebration of the goddess, exploring how Syama Sastri combined musical brilliance and profound bhakti to Kamakshi in the three swarajatis that remain among his finest creations.
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Theatre group Ank revisits the legacy of warrior queen Veera Rani Abbakka
To mark its golden jubilee, Ank presents Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala, a new play written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur
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Deva (1950-2026) | In pictures
Music composer Deva leaves behind a rich legacy in Tamil cinema. Find rare pictures of Deva in this article
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How Bali’s ‘Kecak’ gives the Ramayana a new voice
Led by veteran Balinese scholar and choreographer I Wayan Dibia, Kecak transforms human voices into a live orchestra to narrate episodes from the Ramayana.
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Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings to travel for exhibitions: Vadodara royal Radhikaraje Gaekwad
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum undergoes an expansion, a state-of-the-art new storage facility will be ready next year
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Deva, the original Vibe Master of ’90s Tamil cinema
Few composers captured the pulse of ’90s Tamil Nadu quite like Deva, whose music remains an evergreen time capsule of the era
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‘Garividi Lakshmi’ movie review: Anandhi leads a compelling biopic
Director Gowri Naidu Jammu’s debut Telugu film spotlights Srikakulam burra katha artist Garividi Lakshmi with a strong story and rooted music, but the old-school treatment limits its appeal
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‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ teaser: Dulquer Salmaan urges Satvika Veeravalli to reach for the sky
Directed by Pavan Sadineni and produced by Geetha Arts, the Telugu film also features Shruti Haasan
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Deva: a well-rounded composer bids goodbye
The renowned music director passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday
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Rohit Barker is betting big on house and Latin music with his new club in the heart of Bengaluru
Bahati is RJ and DJ Rohit Barker’s new spot in Bengaluru. We chat with the artiste about the city’s evolving nightlife, its taste in music, and leopard spotting in Masai Mara
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‘Beware Boiúna’ movie review: Slithering and slashing away to creature feature heaven
The absence of panoramic shots deadens the dread, but there are enough thrills and a giant, grinning snake to keep things interesting
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Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning
All about International Day of the Girl Child
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Jailer 2 Is a Rajini Rave! How Nelson Gets the Superstar Right | 3D Movie Review Ep 1
Is Jailer 2 just a mass entertainer, or has Nelson figured out the secret to making Rajinikanth the ultimate superstar actor ? Welcome to 3D — Deep Dive Deconstruction, a new series where Sudhish Kamath breaks down the biggest releases of the season, block by block, to geek out over the…
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What’s your favourite kolu song?
From timeless kritis to popular songs, here’s your Navaratri playlist.
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Navratri 2026: Are your vintage kolu dolls becoming collector’s items?
Vintage kolu dolls are attracting collectors as prices go up every year. How much are your heirlooms worth? From antique Mysore Gowri bommai to finely detailed religious figurines, traditional vintage Navratri dolls are drawing interest for their rarity and craftsmanship.
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