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Unity in diversity: How Cochin-based band Thaikkudam Bridge made it big

‘I can watch Grey’s Anatomy all weekend’ says Gulaabo singer, Anusha Mani

Peep into Bollywood’s history with these archival pictures

Insider’s guide to Khotachiwadi

Motorbike 2.0: Bike builders battle it out for the best design award

Learn to read between the lines of a graphic novel in this workshop by artist Jai Undurti

‘We all need a little magic in our lives’ says Tom Schumacher, Disney’s ultimate backstage man

Remembering U Shrinivas: Musicians pay homage to the late Carnatic artist

I party in my music room, says singer Shalmali Kholgade

From Amazon India’s ad, to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Who is Meher Mistry?

Remember the triumphant wife from the Amazon India online shopping advertisement? She is now set to play the lead in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Dance like a man, in heels

Wonder how Beyoncé manages to dance in those stilettos, without tripping? Now women, and men, can step into her shoes at this workshop

Behind closet doors: Gautam Rode

The TV actor confesses he once extended his London trip just to shop; reveals his brand loyalties

Catch the biggest Marathi indie films this weekend

Court is our entry to the Oscars. If you missed it, watch it now along with other indie Marathi films

Experimental cinema of the ’60s meets contemporary kathak and flamenco

Akram Khan took kathak to the west, and found fame for it. Now, he’s mixing it with flamenco

Motorcycle Diaries: There’s more being a biker than owning aviators

For a passionate — and growing — tribe of riders in Mumbai, a weekend getaway means hundreds of kilometres on the highways. And a vacation means riding through half a dozen countries

From Bulgaria to India in 511 days: The journey of two hitch-hikers

Frodo speaks Marathi, in this Indian translation of LOTR

A Marathi version of the Lord of the Rings is the first in an Indian language; we meet the author

Vijay Tendulkar's 34-year-old LGBT play gets English version

The English retelling of the controversial Marathi play, Mitrachi Goshta, on LGBT issues, is an ode to Vijay Tendulkar, whose works transcend time and social boundaries

Dessert masterclass: Learn from pastry chef Janice Wong

She makes edible orchids that glow in the dark. We get cooking advice from Janice Wong, ‘Asia’s Best Pastry Chef’.

Women on top: These Dahi Handi groups are all for feminism

As Dahi Handi is recognised as an adventure sport, we meet two women’s groups who are defying patriarchy, one tier at a time.

Mumbai based musicians to pay tribute to pianist Ahmad Jamal

American jazz artist Ahmad Jamal never visited Mumbai. But his legacy has inspired The Louiz Banks Matrixx Trio to pay the icon a tribute

New this: Vintage art meets comic strips on current affairs

Chennai-based Rajesh Rajamani has been commenting on current and trending issues by juxtaposing them with Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings to create Inedible India.

Terribly Tiny Talkies: Are short films the next big thing?

With Terribly Tiny Talkies gearing up to release three short films to mark Independence Day, we explore what makes the digital space ideal for the format.

Ray Parlour, Sol Campbell tell you which players to watch out this EPL

Former Arsenal players Sol Campbell and Ray Parlour pick the players to watch out for this EPL season.

Arsenal, ManUtd, Chelsea, Liverpool: 4 EPL fan clubs to join

12,000km away from England, EPL fan clubs in Mumbai gather by the hundreds to chant and cheer for their teams, and make enough noise to be officially recognised.

Pratibimb: The best of Marathi theatre, under one roof

Horror, period drama, exploration of extramarital affairs. Pratibimb, the annual festival, shows how Marathi theatre is pushing the envelope.

135 years of Munshi Premchand with a Mumbai-based theatre group

As the birth anniversary of iconic Hindi author Munshi Premchand approaches, Mumbai-based theatre group gears up to pay tribute — by staging 135 plays in 10 days.

Monsoon fashion: Dressing for Mumbai's unpredictable downpours

We’re seeing a Mumbai monsoon like none other, with bright sun, and sudden rainy spells. But why should that dampen your style?

Meet the Mumbai kabaddi team: U Mumba

From hoardings to TV adverts, their faces are everywhere right now. We visit the home team, U Mumba, during a training session ahead of the big tournament