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NEW DELHI,
May 23, 2013
Second turn
“Punarvivaah” is back on Zee TV, but with a difference. The brand name remains the same, but the cast and the storyline have changed, with Karan Vipin Grover, Rubina Dilaik and Shrishty Rode now p...
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NEW DELHI,
May 22, 2013
All for the crown
“Let the actor converse with the camera. Don’t save him by fast-paced editing because today’s audience can see through the stylish gimmicks.” No, this is not a seasoned actor giving tips to the ne...
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NEW DELHI,
May 22, 2013
Rented painted!
For the Indian art scene, the boom time may be a thing of the past but it is vibrant enough to allow exciting experiments to take place. Ardizen is an enterprising initiative, not completely new b...
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NEW DELHI,
May 22, 2013
From the hotbed
Exploring the rich history of press establishments in Bihar and the changing face of journalism in the State, veteran journalist Vijay Bhaskar has written a book, “Bihar Mein Patrakarita Ka Itihaa...
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NEW DELHI,
May 22, 2013
A social crusader who defies brackets
Shubhradeep Chakravorty defies brackets. A Bengali, who grew up on Mughlai cuisine in Lucknow, a documentary filmmaker, who is not too keen to leak his work on the Internet for instant hits, a soc...
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May 22, 2013
Commandos in action
Photographer Sarvesh’s story of empowerment and her photographs of women, their lives and their work stand tall among articles on ‘Interrogating Women’s Leadership and Empowerment’ in the latest In...
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May 20, 2013
What’s On: Delhi
Spin a yarn Choreotheque’s workshop allows you to explore your creativity and evolve a dramatic presentation based on a set of stories and situations. You also experience the enti...
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May 20, 2013
Pushing boundaries
Queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) themed films from countries where it’s a challenge to make such films and from diverse places like Iran, Uganda, Serbia, Slovakia, Pakistan and...
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NEW DELHI,
May 17, 2013
It’s all in the family
Twenty-year-old yet the boyish charm refuses to give way to sterner expressions. Many would say, he’s still young, isn’t he?
But, what if Yuki Bhambri’s countenance has already acquired a...
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NEW DELHI,
May 17, 2013
Magic sautéed with science
“Life is magic; without magic, there is no existence. If we don’t have the reason of magic, how do we exist? Magic is the hope of a better tomorrow,” says the ‘Merchant of Vanish’, PC Sorcar Jr de...
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NEW DELHI,
May 23, 2013
Where has the middle class gone?
Elizabeth Ann Warren is a senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. She was previously a Harvard Law School professor specialising in bankruptcy law. Wh...
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May 22, 2013
Five things we love about dogs
From the puzzled tilt of the head to the post-bath surge in energy, here’s a list of actions and traits that define our best friends: The head tilt – From puppies to old dogs, all poo...
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NEW DELHI,
May 22, 2013
Pushing the habit
The shelves in Jiten Suchede’s kitchen are teeming with jars. They are filled with different tea leaves, sweeteners and garnishes. There are coffee beans in the refrigerator and more tea in the cu...
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NEW DELHI,
May 22, 2013
Ninja in the Village
With the summer making its presence felt, going out has become a bit difficult. You have to think twice before preparing to dine out. But with its lake and forest cover, Hauz Khas Village is a nic...
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NEW DELHI,
May 22, 2013
Transporting HOPE
Fresh thinking has often delivered. Where There are No Roads, a 48-minute documentary screened at the India International Centre in New Delhi to a packed hall recently, has yet again driven...
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May 21, 2013
Compromising on hygiene
Young girls in rural Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are yet to switch over to the use of sanitary napkins during menstruation whereas in Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Odisha, the use of sanitary napk...
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May 20, 2013
Inked in khush khabri and caution
In 2005-2006, the late Prabhash Joshi and Ajit Bhattacharjea – doyens of Indian journalism – visited Tilonia in Rajasthan. An advertisement for Reliance Mobile was splashed on the back page of Dain...
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NEW DELHI,
May 17, 2013
Living theatre
“A sense of humour, subtlety, patience, tolerance, all that has to be there, but unless you have the tenacity you cannot sail through life,” says Nageen Tanvir, recalling the qualities that helped...
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NEW DELHI,
May 17, 2013
A brand new story
There is still a long way to go but all that debate about reinventing our museums as spaces of deeper engagement seems to have induced some change. At National Museum, a slick new website that is...
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NEW DELHI,
May 17, 2013
Flavours from Ben Rinnes
Single malt. Such a perfect pair of words these are for Indian whiskey drinkers suddenly! Many of those who were whetting their thirst with desi brands like Bagpiper and McDowell’s till some time...
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Slideshow
The award-winning photojournalist of the 'Afghan Girl' fame delivered a scintillating keynote address at the launch of The Hindu Lit for Life 2013 in Delhi. Snapshots of Steve McCurry telling his story in pictures.
VIDEO
Through books, one is 'lit' for life, says Nirmala Lakshman, Director, Kasturi and Sons Ltd., as she welcomes you to the 2013 iteration of The Hindu's literature festival. For those who want to know what to expect, this video offers a sample of the magical connect of words at Lit for Life, with excerpts from a film by Prasanna Ramaswamy, a Chennai-based theatre-person and filmmaker. Open to all, the fest kicks off in New Delhi on February 6 and then moves to Chennai (February 16 and 17). Schedules available at http://thne.ws/lfl-schedule For more details, go to http://www.thehindulfl.com/
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In this charming clip, the Former West Bengal Governor talks about his role in the latest iteration of the literature festival. Open to all, the fest kicks off in New Delhi on February 6 and then moves to Chennai (February 16 and 17). Schedules available at http://thne.ws/lfl-schedule For more details, go to http://www.thehindulfl.com/
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10-year jail term for rape
Jessica Lal case: perjury charge slapped on actor, ballistic expert
Heat wave set to intensify
Delhi sizzles at 45.7 degrees
I am not soft like my mom: Rahul
