Grace and flow
Kathak was enriched by some great women artistes who passed away in the past five years. Navina Jafa sheds light on these extraordinary women.
View Article‘I live my dance through my students’
In the initial years, Abhoy Pal had to struggle but he battled against all odds to make a mark as a professional dancer.
View ArticleShylock on stage
Mumbai-based Masque’s production of “Merchant of Venice” was impressive only in parts.
View ArticleA royal click
Solemnity and dignity share space in photographer Karam Puri’s frames that capture old royal abodes across India.
View ArticleStringing surreal stories
Noted puppeteer Varun Narain talks about his passion, the characters he creates and how music forms the basis of his stories.
View ArticleSaqib Saleem: In no hurry
Model and actor Saqib Saleem who has appeared in several advertisements, made his debut with “Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge”. He has worked in “Bombay Talkies” and “Hawaa Hawaai” too. Fondly remembere...
View ArticleJust a spoonful of sugar
Julie Andrew stands out in trying to persuade people to believe that they are not so prim and proper as portrayed in films.
View ArticleWith a bouquet of songs
Composer Bijibal is hitting the right notes with three new releases
View ArticleMore than an Actor
Nasser knows his roles get repeated often in the dozen-odd films he does every year. He would gradually want to keep off repetitious roles and do something refreshing.
View ArticleBeyond the beehive
Amy, a documentary by British filmmaker Asif Kapadia, poignantly captures the troubled singer’s life
View ArticlePlaying a dream role
Rajamouli has helped Sathyaraj realise his dream of a folklore role
View ArticleBaddie on a high
Rana is hopeful ‘Baahubali’ will revive fantasy fiction in Telugu cinema
View ArticleGet set for theatre treat
The Hindu Theatre Fest is back with a line-up of experimental plays and classic comedies
View Article'Game of Thrones' earns 24 Emmy Award nominations
The series is a contender again for top drama honours, an award that has eluded it since it debuted in 2011.
View ArticleAkon to raise funds for African lighting initiative
Rapper Akon is hoping to light a power problem in Africa, as part of a new solar power charity initiative. The ‘Locked Up’ hitmaker is working on providing solar power to those living in...
View ArticleShah Rukh Khan releases Raees teaser
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled the first poster of his film Raees, which sees him in a bespectacled and bearded avatar. “Have a look and let me know what you guys...
View ArticleBajrangi Bhaijaan: A generous leap of faith
A sweet gift from Salman this Eid that loudly underlines the acceptance of others.
View ArticleA fine investment
Art appreciation is not just still life paintings of bowls filled with fruits. DIVYA KUMAR talks to bloggers, artists and educators on the Indian revival
View ArticleSalman’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ opens to packed houses
Salman Khan’s Eid release “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” opened to packed houses on Friday, getting rave reviews from fans and mixed response from critics. The cross-border drama, which is about a...
View ArticleMaari: Some nice bits can’t save a grindingly ordinary movie
Every young Tamil-film hero looking to become a super star (if not the Superstar) makes a film in which he plays a cop. That’s when he announces his ambitions of entering the big league. Enough wi...
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