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Bangalore, May 21, 2013

Things of beauty

When my eternally spring-cleaning friend Sa tells me she’s giving away beautiful objects she’d collected over the years, the question arises in me: What object de art have I bought myself recently... »
Everyday is a lesson learnt for Riccha
May 21, 2013

The other plan

An engineer turned singer, recording artiste, MC, pub quiz host, writer and baker, Riccha Paul says: “I enjoyed studying engineering, loved college and made friends for life. Passion, on the other... »
CHILDREN ARE CHARMED Ameen Haque has a way with children
Bangalore, May 19, 2013

The story people

He widened his eyes, smiled a big smile, played a soulful tune on his mouth organ, and then began to tell stories as children repeated enthusiastically after him: Once upon a time and dur chali... »
Graphic novelist Appupen, has displayed artwork from his second graphic novel, Legends of Halahala in an exhibition.
Bangalore, May 17, 2013

A world in the making

The Divine Lady Mayaveh stands out, on the altar, in shades of grey, with tinges of lilac-blue. Her colours have seeped onto the Earth on which she stands. Her altar though, is colourful, with shad... »
Of acrylics, distemper, tapes, gel, wool, rubber bands and more
Bangalore, May 16, 2013

Artistic explorations

Remember the TV show Art Attack where the host surrounded by art material demonstrates some clever craftwork using household items? Imagine the art room with all its colours, brown paper, t... »
Have you heard? The voice of the greats?
Bangalore, May 15, 2013

The sound of history

“My name is Gauhar Jaan!” cries Gauhar Jaan, at the end of her recording, a rendition of a dadra, “Aan Baan Jiya Mein Laagi” in Raag Gaara. Her recording, which lasts for about three minutes, is r... »
May 21, 2013

Cut out for the role

His trademark wild mop of hair may have lost him the role of the lead character in The Reluctant Fundamentalist but Imaad Shah appears to have taken it in his stride, going on to play Samir... »
Throw yourself: Into a situation
May 21, 2013

The longer tale

Lavanya Sankaran has flair with characters. She brings them to life in the creases that mar their forehead or by the flowers in their hair. A nervous tic, an unexplained initial in his name, a sud... »
I love Bangalore says Dashrath
May 19, 2013

The juice of life

He is 18, enthusiastic and ever smiling. Dashrath Kumar, true to his pet name “Sunny”, has a cheerful disposition. Everyday from 8.30 am till 5 pm, Dashrath makes and serves tangy-sweet mosambi jui... »
Majid Barouei and Armin Azarnewshe.
Bangalore, May 16, 2013

To incredible India

India might not be the cultural and knowledge centre that it was in the Ancient Age, but it still attracts those who want to learn from its treasure trove of tradition and culture. A cha... »
Sanjay Kak. Photo: Apal Singh
Bangalore, May 16, 2013

Talking about a revolution...

The third in a cycle of films that interrogate the workings of Indian democracy, Red Ant Dream by Sanjay Kak looks at the revolutionary ideal as it exists in India today. Moving between Pun... »
Writing Fiction: Is an escape into imagination, believes Sarna. Photo: V. V. Krishnan
Bangalore, May 15, 2013

Stories told by the fireplace

Navtej Sarna speaks as he writes — in clear, crisp sentences with a pleasing cadence. The diplomat’s love for writing led him to author works of fiction and non-fiction, including We Weren’t Lo... »

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