Her telling sketches
The animal kingdom is celebrated in the works of Prabha Mallya, illustrator of popular books related to the field
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SaReGaMa is trying to take Indian classical music to the masses. They will soon bring in a new programme, Classical Studio, which will offer a unique mix of legendary classical music masters...
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Director Sasi opens up about how his film Pichaikaaran came about, and why Poo will remain close to his heart.
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Some incidents stay in your mind; the relentless momentum of time doing nothing to rob you of the intensity. Two such instances involve Majrooh Sultanpuri. Early in my life, I heard a film critic...
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A seminar at the ongoing Bharat Rang Mahotsav discussed what theatre is, what it can become.
View ArticleBehind the juggernaut
Some of the folks who make sure the Bharat Rang Mahotsav has a smooth run.
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Roja Kannan and Suhani Dhanki demonstrated their mastery at a performance in New Delhi.
View ArticleRemembering the reclusive singer
Pratham Baiju Bawara Dhrupad Utsav at Chanderi saw more than just a performance by Gundecha Brothers.
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Ustad Irshad Khan’s sitar recital at Vishnu Digambar Music Festival in New Delhi was a joy to behold.
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The recent Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav in Odisha saw artists using dance as a metaphor to communicate different meanings.
View Article‘Arts must change with time’: Geeta Chandran
Geeta Chandran tells how classical arts can spur the imagination of youngsters and why she wants to bridge the divide between the folk and the classical dance forms.
View ArticleArt for the common man
The Chennai Photo Biennale aims to bring high art culture to the streets, transforming it into a democratic experience. RANJANI RAJENDRA reports
View ArticleLand that reveres Sanskrit
How close we are to Japan! The exhibition, ‘Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan,’ is indeed an eye-opener of sorts. The photos and texts provided by Benoy Behl, renowned art historian and film-maker, ...
View ArticleSpotlight: Light at the end of the tunnel
An engrossing paean to old school investigative reportage, Spotlight is a powerful assault on the business of faith and religion
View ArticleBerlinale Film Festival: With an eye on the exit
Festival Fatigue. You won’t find it in the medical books, but it’s a real condition, whose symptoms include (a) the gentle drooping of eyelids some 30 minutes into a movie, (b) the mild panic that...
View ArticleThe will to be free
Sonam Kapoor talks about books, the price of fame and why playing Neerja is close to her heart.
View ArticleTiger’s sincerity is unbelievable: Shraddha Kapoor
Gushing about her childhood friend and “Baaghi” co-star Tiger Shroff, actor Shraddha Kapoor says his sincerity towards work is unbelievable. The duo is sharing screen space for the first time in Saji...
View ArticleReview: Neerja is best watched if in mood for a good cry
The film might be about the late Neerja Bhanot, but the strongest cinematic bits are those involving Neerja’s family.
View ArticleKrishnashtami: Neither engaging nor amusing
Krishnashtami has a reasonable plot, but is let down by lazy execution and insipid performances
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