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Dear Sridevi, Thank You for Always Being There”: LGBT Activist Harish Iyer
My first memory of Sridevi is from ‘Chaal Baaz’. A trapped girl who found her escape in dancing – that version of Sridevi appealed to me. I remember watching that movie on a VHS tape at home, at least...
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Tuning Into Tansen, The Musical Legend Whose Ragas You Can Still Hear Today!
Tansen is a complex enigma in Indian history. The tales of greatness that surround his person include incredible anecdotes of elephants that were tamed by his music, rains that poured when he sang in...
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The Unsung Woman Who Won India’s 1st Oscar, Long Before AR Rahman!
When AR Rahman, Gulzar and Resul Pookutty had won the coveted Academy Award for the movie Slumdog Millionaire in 2009, the country had staked a claim upon the British film as one of its own and left no...
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In Conversation With Pankaj Tripathi, the New-Age Face of Indian Cinema!
Born in a farmer’s family in the small village of Belsand in Gopalganj district of Bihar, Pankaj Tripathi became a well-known name after his powerful performance as Sultan the butcher in the Gangs of...
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These Must-See ‘Madras In Mini’ Sketches Are An Artist’s Ode To Her City!
What makes a city unforgettable? Whether it is the people, food, architecture or just the way of life, every city has its own charm and the captivating ability to forge bonds with people in the most...
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Ballet to Bharatanatyam: The Journey of a French Woman Who Fell in Love with...
Ever since she was a little girl, all she wanted to do was dance. There was no question of what, or why. She just knew that she was born to be a dancer—and dance she did. Born Myriam Sophia Lakshmi...
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Meet the Talented People Behind India’s Exquisite Gift to France’s First Couple!
During his visit to the Deen Dayal Hastkala Sankul in Bada Lalpur on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron who was accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a display of exquisite...
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Unlike Anything You Have Seen Before, This Artist’s Rendition of Manipur Is...
Thokchom Sony has been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember. He would find a canvas in the unlikeliest of places—across the walls of his home or between the blank pages of someone’s used...
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Indie, Quirky, Breathtaking: Unfactory Is the Place to Find Art Infused Goodness
Jumping off the boat of certainty into the vast unknown, requires courage, but it also demands an extraordinary amount of foresight and strong faith in what you stand for and pursuing what you love....
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Irrfan Khan’s New Tweet Is an Eye Opener to Society. Are We Listening?
Speculations! Rumours! Gossip! Fake News!These entities act like delicious, but unhealthy, fast food for the taste buds of our mind.But there is a great difference. While fast food is extremely...
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Gold from Waste: This Dollmaker’s Unusual Concept Earned Her a Guinness Record!
If there is one thing that has been constant throughout the history of human civilisation, it has been the ability of humankind to skilfully craft a replica of its own being—and this craft has come to...
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This Ladakhi Ice Sculpture Unites Buddhism And Fight Against Global Warming
Awareness of impermanence and appreciation of our human potential will give us a sense of urgency that we must use every precious moment. – His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama Ladakh is at the forefront...
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Objection, My Lord: How Authentic Are the Court Dramas in Indian Cinemas?
Lazy Sunday afternoons in my childhood usually meant sitting with my family and watching a movie. I genuinely believe that one of the many elements that bring a lot of drama to movies are the tense...
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Advertising Is Taking an Artistic New Direction and We Love It!
This article has been published in partnership with Raymond. They say it’s not easy to make it as an artist. But sometimes you catch a break! We found a few brands in India that have paved a way for...
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A Little Kindness Transformed This Tea-Stall & the Life of The Widow Who Runs...
If one is to skim through the historical tapestry of India, its penchant for art can be found quite evidently at any point in time. Yet somehow, art as a means to bring change or impact someone’s life...
View ArticleVideo: Tired of Traffic? Don’t Worry, You May Meet the Love of Your Life!
Commuting across the city of Bangalore? If you travel by road everyday, you will be no stranger to traffic. The words “Silk Board” are enough to strike terror into your heart, and “Bellandur” has you...
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Trolled by Netizens, This Old Ludhiana Man’s Wax Museum Has A Moving Story...
Are you one among the thousand netizens who laughed at the artist behind the private wax museum in Ludhiana that took Twitter by storm last weekend? Then this story is for you. 71-year-old Chandra...
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Who’s Going to Save India’s Dying Buildings? Aga Khan Trust Has an Answer
The tomb of Humayun, part of India’s rich heritage, was once less of a wonder than it is today. It now houses a beautiful garden and park, known as the Sunder Nursery. The team behind its...
View ArticleRaja Ravi Varma & Hilarious Memes: This Woman’s Insta Page Is Winning Netizens!
As compared to the yesteryear’s generation for whom entertainment meant a trip to a cinema hall or watching a TV series, what keeps the millennials effortlessly engaged for hours on end, is the is the...
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This 25-Year-Old’s Idea Is Taking Northeast’s Rich Traditions to the Rest of...
What makes the textiles and fabrics from the Northeast stand out amongst all the other diverse costumes belonging to different states in India? Besides the elegant weaves and intricate embroidery, what...
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