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MY STORY: The Day I Saw a Performance Light up the Lives of a 100 Special...
In the MY STORY section, we present some of the most compelling and pertinent stories and experiences shared with us by our readers. Do you have something to share? Write to us:...
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8 Audio CDs. Limca Book of Records. 3 National Awards. Autism. A Few Things...
Music is her language, her soul, her life, her passion, her source of strength. For her, no music means no life. This is the inspiring story of Benzy Kumar. Twenty-two year old Benzy Kumar has eight...
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How Bhajju Shyam went from being a Security Guard in MP to a World Renowned...
From living amidst the challenges of rural India, to becoming an acclaimed artist, illustrator, and writer – this is Bhajju Shyam’s journey. Today, his book, ‘London Jungle Book’, has been published in...
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A Belgian Photographer Came to India and Captured Some of Her Most Fearless...
A Belgian photographer, Pascal Mannaerts, traveled to India and documented the lives of some of the most ignored communities of women through his camera. Know more about his interesting journey and his...
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12 Lesser Known Instruments from India’s Rich Musical History
Are you an ardent fan of Indian music and its incredible history? Then these 12 lesser known musical instruments from the past will make your day. India has a rich musical history which is imbued...
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IN PHOTOS: Everyday Mumbai Through the Lens of an Uncommon Man
He brings you a slice of Mumbai every day. Mumbai, the city of dreams, the city that never sleeps, and a city that is the Mecca for all aspiring Indians, be it the Bollywood hopeful or the financial...
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Go Back in Time to Pre-Independence India with Marathi Movie ‘Nilkanth Master’
A recently released Marathi movie 'Nilkanth Master' highlights the fight, struggle and sacrifice of freedom fighters who gave up everything to see a free nation. It talks about the love that young...
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This Hilarious but Thoughtful Comic Strip Tells the Story of the Leopard Who...
You may have heard of Ajoba, the big cat that made its way across the Sahyadris to Mumbai in 2009. This true story was made into a Marathi film and Ajoba even has a Wikipedia page of his own. But you...
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What’s the Difference Between Madras And Chennai? These Photos will Tell You!
This man from Chennai found a unique and beautiful way to visualise the vivid contrast between the Madras of the past and the Chennai of today. Here is a glimpse of his spectacular work. "While the...
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This International Vulture Day, There Is Some Great News for Vultures in India
Last week, India took an important step towards saving some critically endangered vulture species from extinction. It banned the use of large doses of diclonefac, a drug that is given to cattle but...
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MY VIEW: Why Marathi Film ‘Court’ Deserved to Be the Official Indian Entry...
Marathi film 'Court', is India's official entry for The Academy Awards, 2016. It is a very powerful movie which does a lot more than just discuss the flaws in our judicial system. These are the things...
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How a Delhi Architect Is Using His Amazing Artwork to Rebuild Lives in...
Rohan visited Nepal last year and created some amazing artwork using water colours. The unique sketches showcase the incredible monuments and places of Nepal, which serve as a reminder of the beautiful...
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How a Ride in a Mumbai Taxi Can Teach You to Communicate with the Hearing...
It’s fun, it’s creative and it’s colourful – the interior of one taxi in Mumbai that is upholstered in fabric printed with the Indian sign language. Meet the designer who wants to not only popularise...
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RARE FIND: 10 Stunning Sketches of Hindi Movie Stars Drawn by R.K. Laxman in...
In January 2015, India lost one of its most renowned cartoonists, R.K. Laxman. He was best known for his political cartoons, with the help of which one can narrate the history of this nation’s politics...
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This is What Happens When a Photographer, an Artist and Mumbai Come Together
Two Mumbaikars, one a photography enthusiast and one an artist, went out to capture the beauty of Mumbai and its iconic landmarks in all their glory. This is what the result looked like. “You can take...
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How Street Plays & Theatre Are Raising the Curtain on Violence against Women...
Domestic violence, sexual harassment and dowry cases are not really news in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh. But a few compassionate activists and organizations are taking on the issues with the help...
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Tinkle Comics’ Newest Superhero Is a 13-Year-Old Girl from Mizoram
Tinkle, an Indian monthly magazine containing comics, quizzes, puzzles and more, enjoys great popularity among children and has a loyal adult reader base as well. And in its November issue, marking the...
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What India’s Most Prominent Designers Are Doing to Revive Traditional Weaves
Prominent designers like Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Anita Dongre and many more are going back to the roots to bring traditional weavers in the limelight and revive the beautiful, ancient weaving...
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Walls of Government Schools in Nagpur Now Serve as Teachers Too!
These fresh and colourful learning spaces are a far cry from the normal picture associated with government schools – of dull uniforms and duller classrooms, where children are bored and teachers often...
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Jharkhand Police to Release Movie on Maoists. Casts Real Life Cops.
We often see filmi heroes fighting bravely in the movies, taking on evil men and saving the world. This movie also has a similar story, the only difference being that the heroes we are talking about...
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