Chandigarh, August 27 The Ministry of Culture has identified some iconic artworks at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10 and requested that they be given on loan for an exhibition. The ministry is curating an exhibition, ‘Roots...
Chandigarh, August 27 The Ministry of Culture has identified some iconic artworks at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10 and requested that they be given on loan for an exhibition. The ministry is curating an exhibition, ‘Roots...
Sarika Sharma LIKE all the 1990s’ kids, Varun Grover had very little to choose from. And today’s ‘smart’ world with its staggering options seems to him a wee bit perplexing. Add to that the political atmosphere where making a joke...
Shailaja Khanna THE onset of the rains in India is welcomed unconditionally. For, with the rains comes respite from the scorching heat and the prospect of good crops. In North India, the importance of serenading the monsoon season with dance...
Nonika Singh LIKE her work, her observations are cryptic, to the point and a heady mix of sweet and salty. Acclaimed writer-director Reema Kagti has no hesitation in calling herself a feminist; rather, she feels, “Why would I have any...
Krishnaraj Iyengar THERE was a time when classical music was confined to the connoisseurs. To relish the complexities of its grammar and the slow unfolding of classical compositions required patience and knowledge. But many musicians of our era are bringing...
Sukhdev Singh HOSHIARPUR in Punjab is best known for two things: its rainwater channels called choes and inlay wood craft, the latter having a place of pride internationally. The industry was at its peak during the colonial rule. An entry...
Georgina Maddox Visuals jump before one’s eyes on the screen: from a woman who washes her feet decorated with beautiful henna patterns to a car driving through a forested land; curtains swing in the wind as they are reflected in...
BN Goswamy I read the Indian poem (the Bhagavadgita) for the first time when I was in my estate in Silesia and, while doing so, I felt a sense of overwhelming gratitude to God for having let me live to...
BN Goswamy I read the Indian poem (the Bhagavadgita) for the first time when I was in my estate in Silesia and, while doing so, I felt a sense of overwhelming gratitude to God for having let me live to...
Jaskiran Chopra THERE have been many landmark films in Indian cinema but ‘Zanjeer’ stands out. Released 50 summers ago, it not only launched the star of the millennium, but also set a new trend of action films that lasted for...
Aparna Andhare & Sonia Wigh KAVITA SINGH, the distinguished art historian, died on July 30 after a battle with cancer. She was our teacher and mentor. A proud homegrown scholar, Kavita Singh obtained her BA in English from the University...
Sumit Paul Ahmad Faraz ne na sirf apne takhallus ke saath insaaf kiya, balki use jiya bhi.(Ahmad Faraz not only justified his sobriquet, but he also lived it)— Aslam Farrukhi, Pakistani writer and critic KUCHH toh baat hai zabaan-e-Urdu mein...
Even as the philanthropist spearheading its restoration makes news for the wrong reasons, the huge mosaic at the tiny village of Lod continues to throw up surprises
Sumit Paul Geet gumsum hai, ghazal hai chup, rubaai hai dukhiAise maahaul mein ‘Neeraj’ kobulaya jaaye(Song is sullen, ghazal is silent and quatrain is sad/ Call ‘Neeraj’ in such sorrowful times and environs) Aatma ke saundarya ka shabdroop hai kaavyaMaanav...
Amritsar, July 22 As part of the centennial celebrations of the Indian Academy of Fine Arts, an exhibition titled ‘’Nature’’ by Dubai-based artist Aksahy Arora opened at the art gallery today. The three-day exhibition was inaugurated by IAFA chairman...
BN Goswamy And while he (the potter) plied his magic art — For it was magical to me — I stood in silence and apart, And wondered more and more to see That shapeless lifeless mass of clay Rise up...
Ashok Vajpeyi We are living in strange times. Times which would have us forget rather than remember, which force us into amnesia through a well-orchestrated campaign that attempts to replace true history by fabrications generated by ideological narrowness. There are...
Set yourself on a captivating journey of timeless beauty and exceptional craftsmanship as Touch 925, a pure silver jewelry brand synonymous to elegance, prepares to unveil its exquisite collection on July 15. Immerse yourself in an extraordinary selection of sterling...
Shailaja Khanna The grand old man of Punjab’s classical music firmament, Pt Yashpaul passed away, incidentally, on the morning of Guru Purnima on July 3, a day dedicated to honouring the teacher. His entire life was spent acquiring music from...
Bold, emphatic lines tell the story of Archangel Michael and how his paintings adorn church walls in the country
Sundeep Misra Cormac McCarthy can make you very uncomfortable. Because to understand him and his writings, you need to look inward to see, imagine, feel the pulsating flesh, dipped and corralled in its own blood. That, actually, was just one...
Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry Let me start by being subjective and talk about the influences that created the contours of my theatre making. I had heard of Pina Bausch performing her latest production, ‘Nelken’ (‘Carnations’), in Delhi. Even though I...
R Umamaheshwari In the dark timesWill there also be singing?Yes, there will also be singing.About the dark times. Bertolt Brecht And so, a play (in Hindi), ‘Hatya Ek Aakar Ki’, raises the same old uncomfortable questions, prompted from the same...
‘So hot and passionate a sinneram I on the course of lifeThat not a trace of moisture is left inmy garment of sin…’ Alexander ‘Azad’ Azad, the poetical name of Captain Alexander Hiderley (sic), in the service of the Raja...
Sarika Sharma IN a grainy video dated 1939, a man on harmonium is exhorting a gathering of men to give up alcohol and lauding the Congress’ movement for prohibition all through a qawwali. Created by Dada Chandekar, ‘Bhari hai aag...
Sumit Paul Mutrib se kaho iss andaaz se gaayeHar dil ko lage chot-si, har aankh bhar aaye(Please ask the singer to sing in a manner that can bring tears to eyes and impact every heart) THE legendary Urdu poet Raghupati...
Right perception, Right knowledge, and Right behaviourThat is the path to LiberationTattvarthasutra, Jain text of 1st/2nd century CE …the exhibition does not intend to define what exactly Jainism is in terms of essentialisation, but rather tries to explore how and...
Sarika Sharma AT Kartik Sood’s Shimla house, the emphasis was always on aesthetics. His photographer father would tell him how to keep things, how to compose a photograph, what colours don’t work together… As a kid, Kartik was very receptive...
Shailaja Khanna In the classical music tradition in both North and South India, primary importance is given to spontaneous creativity. The outline and grammar of a raga exists, but it is expanded and embellished by the musician. There is a...