From his first film ‘Dorasani’ to now ‘Baby’ that has brought him much success, Anand Devarakonda is making his own path, and choosing films after his heart, despite the obvious comparisons to his brother, which inspires him more than anything else – he says during...
The old-world Hyderabadi charms gives Ashiana Banquets adjoining the ancestral home of Zain Rahimtula a delightful vibe. The premises surrounded by greenery offers respite as an oasis would do in the middle of the corporate jungle. Now the space gets a new addition - an...
The year was 2011, there was a small film, a rom-com that had fairly new and young actors, and storytelling which does not follow the norms of the time and humour which is not a separate ‘track’ but is part of the story and situations....
700 days of challenging oneself to consistently maintain a physique, of waking up in the morning and struggling with the urge to eat anything, if not the ice cream or burgers that he constantly craves for on a weak day, anything that he could get...
The most popular novel in Tamil literary history Kalki’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ (translation by Indra Neelameggham, 1993) begins with describing the amazing monsoon months in Tamil Nadu and the Veera Narayan Lake reservoir. And, along what the author describes as the ocean-like reservoir with 74 flood...
The auspicious month of Ramzan for Muslims is about prayers, fasting, sacrifice, love for fellow human beings be it friends and family or those in need, and it is about giving and sharing. The devout get up quite early in the morning to have food...
Udaipur paintings are known for their bold, expressive style. A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur is an international exhibition being organised by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in collaboration with the City Palace Museum in Udaipur. It’s a rare collection of 75...
“This is my small contribution to the society”, says Smita. It was during the time India was opening up to pop music. She released her first music album ‘Hai Rabb’' in 2000. From then to now she has seen it all – music piracy, opening...
The year was 2020, when the entire country was in lockdown. A bunch of friends and colleagues, who have earlier worked in short films were roped in by director Sandeep Raj for his debut film ‘Colour Photo’. For Suhas, who has until then acted as...
The last few films that actor Sudheer Babu has chosen to act have been very different from each other. He says those who write stories without any particular hero in mind approach him, and when he reads a good story he agrees to do the...
