Culture & Books

Proma Chakraborty -August 22, 2020

Going home crossing three states in a car with friends should have been a breeze. But potholes and truck pile-ups in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh made it a nightmare Windows rolled down, wind in your hair, music in the background as you stare at the ever changing colours of the sky – that’s what a […]

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Shruti Das -August 22, 2020

META 2020, a first-of-its kind virtual awards ceremony for theatre in the country, is all set to make its mark We all are aware of the “new normal” amid the global pandemic. And it goes without saying that the theatre industry is among the worst hit. But as the famous saying goes, “The show must […]

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Proma Chakraborty -August 17, 2020

Capturing the essence and diversity of the continent, a collection of Ajit Rana’s works aptly titled “Diverse Asia” is being exhibited on India International Center’s website Taking the road less travelled and following your heart – these are two philosophies artist Ajit Rana lives by. From the tropical luxuriance of Myanmar to the sparse landscapes […]

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Proma Chakraborty -August 7, 2020

In a continuation of In Touch, an online exhibition platform, Siji Krishnan’s portraits that flow between abstracts and figurative structures are on display  Artist Siji Krishnan is known for her portraits. She began with portraits of people she knew intimately, moving gradually to acquaintances and strangers. Her new set of works establish an intimate connection between […]

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Proma Chakraborty -August 7, 2020

The three-month-long lockdown brought on untold misery and suffering for the migrant labour population across India. Anjan Modak’s works capture their plight highlighting the injustices they face     Mirroring the situation we live in, artist Anjan Modak’s work is a perfect representation of the adversities of these unprecedented times. Known for depicting the woes of the […]

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Proma Chakraborty -August 2, 2020

The season of rains is here and with an exhibition depicting the raga Malhar with colours on a canvas, a beautiful amalgamation of the classical with the contemporary Within the realm of Indian mythology and legend, Malhar is one of the most ancient ragas in Hindustani classical music that, when sung, is believed to induce […]

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Proma Chakraborty -August 1, 2020

Preserving an art from in monochrome, Soumya Sankar Bose’s exhibition ensures the future generations are provided a window to its colourful past For photographer Soumya Sankar Bose, documenting the fast fading art form Jatra, was quite personal. Moving out of his hometown in Midnapore, West Bengal, he returned after a decade in 2013 to learn […]

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MAYANK JAIN PARICHHA -August 1, 2020

As the virus continues its rampage around the world, more and more Indians are asking for predictions and advice based on the reading of the stars Thirty-year-old IT professional Amit was excited that he was going to marry, but lockdown killed his excitement as the bride’s family did not want to conduct the ceremony at […]

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