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From Goalpara to Star Trek & Beyond: Meet Adil Hussain, The Complete Actor
When you talk about Adil Hussain, the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer range of characters he can embody. He can seamlessly pull off playing characters ranging from a suave Commissioner of...
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Independence Day 2020: 5 Online Resources To Help You Celebrate Like Never...
The year 2020’s Independence Day (I-Day) celebrations will be unlike any we have seen before. Traditional I-Day events will have to be restricted with social distancing rules in place. But, that does...
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#DarrKeAageJeetHai: Celebrate Heroes This I-Day with an Anthem Saluting...
This article has been published in partnership with Mountain Dew What defines India’s resilient spirit? It’s people. And what makes these people so heroic? Some may say it is the zeal to do great...
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Trans Women Create Stunning Art To Help Community Get Food, Medicine
A group of women sit in a circle. The paintbrush in their hands tipped with the most vibrant colours, creates gentle strokes on a blank canvas. They giggle through their masks, enjoying the work and...
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Did You Know Amit Sadh of Kai Po Che & Shakuntala Devi Once Lived on The...
To say that Amit Sadh was dealt a poor hand in life would be an understatement. The 41-year-old actor lost his father at the age of 16, ran away from home, worked as a domestic help, a security guard,...
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Odisha Artist Behind Vidya Balan’s Viral ‘Mathematical’ Saree Shares Its Story
In 2015, Bhagabata Meher from Tikirapada, a small hamlet in Odisha’s Sonepur district, was devastated after he was not selected for the State Handloom Award. The weaver, who has over 20 years of...
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Go Beyond Channapatna: 6 Other Amazing Indian Toys You Must Try
Despite India’s toy-making enterprise dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, the global and national market slice of locally-made toys is dismal. Our country, with its USD 1.75 Billion market,...
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Odisha Artist Makes 40 Products From Bamboo, Can Replace Most Plastic in Your...
In Bihar’s Jamui district there is a unique public playground under construction. From benches and chairs to swings, slides, and even dustbins around the playground will be made of Bamboo – thanks to...
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Buried Alive As A Baby, How A Sapera’s Daughter Danced Her Way To A Padma Shri
“I was buried alive for nearly seven hours before my mother and aunt dug my grave and pulled me out after hearing my incessant cries. I do not know if it was the grass covering the soil that helped me...
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No Animals, Just Stunts: How I’m Keeping the Circus Alive Through The Pandemic
“When I joined the circus as a clown 20 years ago, showmanship was at its peak and thousands would line up to see us dancers, stuntmen, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists. But things changed. And...
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A Candy Seller at 15, Inspiring Artist Rose to Acclaim from MF Hussain & APJ...
There’s a certain amount of life that goes into any painting. It could be inspiration from nature or just plain experiences from day to day life. But most of the time, it is this tiny aspect that...
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Padma Shree Artist’s Terracotta Marvels Have Global Fans, Command Prices in...
The entrance to artist V K Munusamy’s house in Villianur, about seven kilometres from Puducherry city, looks like a scene straight out of an art film. And rightly so. After all, the Padma Shree awardee...
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Thank You For Chandamama: Remembering Sankar, the Artist Who Made Childhood...
An entire cupboard in my thatha’s (grandfather) house in Mumbai was filled with a treasure – books. While there were all kinds of books in it, my personal favourite were the Chandamama series. If you...
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Raipur Man’s Rangolis Are So Good You Won’t Believe They Aren’t Photos
Is it a high-resolution photo? Is it a painting? No, it is a sprawling rangoli illustrating Veerbhadra, a folk dance popular in Karnataka. The monochrome 4×6 ft rangoli of an artist with emotionally...
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Manipur Woman Masters Rare Skill of Extracting Lotus Fibre to Weave Unique...
Bijiyashanti Tongbram (27), lives in a small village named Thanga Tongbram located in the Bishnupur district of Manipur. A few kilometres from her home is Loktak lake, which is the largest freshwater...
View Article15-YO Farmer’s Daughter Makes India Proud Through Her ‘BAD’ Dancing
15-year-old Sonali Majumdar and 20-year-old Maraju Sumanth from Kolkata recently showcased their killer dancing in the reality show ‘America’s Got Talent’. They astounded the judges and won the hearts...
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Massive Achievement with Miniature Art: This Padmashri Awardee’s Work Will...
In 2009, internationally acclaimed miniature painting artist and Padma Shri awardee, Vijay Sharma (58), completed 30 years as an artist. Despite having earned fame by making thousands of Pahari-style...
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Chhattisgarh Potter Makes Diwali Lamps That Burn for 24 Hours, Gets 1000s of...
In a small village named Kondagaon in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh lives a potter named Ashok Chakradhari. He has recently been trending on the internet for reviving a traditional lamp that can burn...
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Mumbai’s Priya Darshini Bags Grammy Nomination For Debut Album: 5 Things to Know
Known for her fusion of different genres and cultures to create soulful music, Mumbai-born and New York-based singer, Priya Darshini, has been nominated for the 63rd edition of the annual Grammy...
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Why Punjabi Thatheras Still Make Brass, Copper Vessels in a Dying Profession
Loud clanging sounds emanate from the small town of Jandiala Guru, Amritsar, Punjab. Not surprising, since Jandiala Guru is home to a community of Thatheras. These artisans, who make brass, copper and...
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