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New To Mockumentaries? Here’s a List of 5 To Get You Started With!
Mockumentary is one of the most intriguing genres of cinema. Presenting fiction as reality, mockumentaries are widely popular in the west but there are some made in India that are worth checking out...
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TBI Blogs: From the Streets of Kolhapur to Your Doorstep – One E-Commerce...
A new startup is trying to help preserve indigenous handicrafts by ensuring the money from their sales reaches the right people – the artisans themselves. Read on to find out how Pulpypapaya is...
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These Story Tellers Weave Magic With Their Narrations of Works by Classical...
On a humid August afternoon in Mumbai this year, in the bustling Press Club of the city, a bunch of story tellers were about to make an unusual presentation. “Agli kahani pesh kartein hain, Saadat...
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25-Year-Old Makes Paintings and Sculptures with Stunning Geometric Patterns...
When 25-year-old artist, Bhagyashree Suthar grew bored of painting 2D with gouache (a method of painting using opaque pigments ground in water and thickened with a glue-like substance), she decided to...
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TBI Blogs: Meet Two Delhi Artists Trying to Keep the Ancient Art Form of...
What began in the time of kings as a necessary means of documentation, and a sign of beauty, is now only limited to the last remaining calligraphy artists in Delhi who are trying to keep this art...
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How a 78-Year-Old Reputed Poetess of Nagpur Is Keeping the Literary Culture...
Asha tai, a 78-year-old poetess from Nagpur, runs an amazing literary organization in the city and is encouraging upcoming poets express themselves. "I pray thee, not for gold, nor for silver, but for...
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Must-Watch at IFFI 2016: Here Are 14 Brilliant Cinematic Masterpieces from...
As the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) gets ready to lift the curtain on a diverse range of 194 films from 88 countries across the world, here is a list of 14 don’t-miss masterpieces...
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The Melange of Poetry, Music and Storytelling That Has Made Pune Embrace Urdu...
Sukhan, a Pune-based mehfil, presents Urdu ghazals and nazms, combined with prose elements like stories and letters, to diverse audiences in an easy to understand format. On the Facebook page of...
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TBI Blogs: Meet the Three Boys Using Hip Hop to Talk about Life and Hardships...
The youth of urban slums connect with the world in a unique and entertaining way. These three young #DelhiHeroes use rap to express their connection and voice their opinions. Meet MC Freezak, MC...
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The Fascinating Story of the Talented Shillong Chamber Choir That Rocked the...
British rock band Coldplay’s first concert in India in front of an audience of over 80,000 was as star-studded as it could get. While it was undoubtedly Chris Martin and his band who stole the show at...
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Google Unveils ‘Unheard Stories’ of Trailblazing Indian Women. And They’re...
The digital exhibition that went online on Nov. 19 showcases photos, videos, and digital illustrations capturing the stories of inspirational Indian women. The latest offering by Google Arts and...
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These 6 Mellifluous Renditions by Carnatic Music Legend M Balamuralikrishna...
"He was the pure definition of genius. His contribution to Indian classical music will always be remembered. " - Shankar Mahadevan, paying a tribute to the legendary M Balamuralikrishna. There are...
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Meet the Artists Who Live Among the Baiga Tribals and Depict Their Rich...
The Baiga Trails, an art exhibition that will take place in Pune from November 24 to November 26, will bring to light the culture of the ancient tribal community of the Baigas through the work of two...
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This Exciting Bengaluru Music Fest Will Feature Tribal Music and Exhibit Rare...
On November 26 and 27, Bengaluru residents will get to take in some music performances by tribal artistes and see an exhibition of rare tribal instruments at the Echoes of Earth music festival....
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Dear Zindagi: 5 Bollywood ‘Slice of Life’ Movies That Gave Us Something to...
Learning is a never ending process. It is often said that if you stop learning, you stop living. You get a chance to learn from everywhere and everyone – your surroundings, your friends, movies, plays,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Watching Aamir Khan Going from 97 Kgs to a Six-pack for Dangal is not...
The old star system may not as yet be dead in Bollywood but, as Bob Dylan sings, "The times, they are a-changin'" indeed! Well known actors, who may once never have considered doing character roles...
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TBI Blogs: Two Poets Capture Art’s Ability to Unite in a Riveting Performance...
Art can overcome huge differences between people and unite them in common cause. Here is a poem celebrating this unique ability of art to bring people together and erase prejudices and distinctions....
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Meet Cop Shiva: Globetrotting Photographer by Day and Constable by Night
Cop Shiva, a photographer by day and constable by night, talks to The Better India about his journey as an artist. Before Cop Shiva became a globetrotting photographer, he was known as Shivaraju BS....
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Where Time Stands Still: An Enchanting Film Festival in the Uttarakhand...
A unique film festival takes place twice a year in the beautiful environs of the Uttarakhand Himalayas. Tucked into the quiet folds of Satauli’s hills in Uttarakhand, the Himalayan Village Resort of...
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TBI Blogs: This 11-Year-Old Decided to Contribute to the Child Rights...
Sometimes children can make adults question their sensibility and morals. Here is the story of a very talented 11-year-old named Aanya Arora who stunned everyone with her zeal, dedication, and...
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