Moving with the times

The ongoing exhibition organised by the newly reinvented Dhoomimal Art Gallery features the  works of artists associated with Delhi’s Silpi Chakra On 25 March 1949 as an answer to the woes of artists in Delhi, who felt the need of a platform and association which would be progressive and encourage new ideas, the Delhi Silpi […]

“I draw inspiration from the ancient”

Well-known contemporary author Amish Tripathi, of Shiva trilogy fame, talks about pandemic, literature, and his creative process Amish Tripathi is a best-selling author and columnist. He has earned fame for his innovative style of writing and fictionalising characters from mythology and history. Currently, he is the Director of The Nehru Centre in London. Tripathi published […]

“Dream hard, work harder and you will go places”

Ashley Lobo, the acclaimed choreographer and educator, says nothing can stop a dancer who is motivated, disciplined and hungry for success A global pandemic and an impending lockdown may have yet again impacted the commercial and creative aspects of performing arts but Australian-Indian choreographer and educator Ashley Lobo believes an abiding passion for dance can […]

RSS: Right wing’s tour de force

A recent book by Prof Badri Narayan gives a picture, from the ground, on how RSS has managed to turn some OBC, Dalit, Mahadalit castes, and Schedule tribes, into its ideological supporters It is true that there have not been many systematic attempts to study Rastriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS). Apart from a few, by […]

Surviving the pandemic: Theatres innovate to keep their art alive 

With theatres in the city struggling amidst the pandemic, Black box theatre proves to be the saviour  Last year, Covid induced lockdown along with all other negative impacts put a halt on theatres. As people weren’t allowed to gather, artists of performing arts were forced to stay home. Performing and practicing went online. It was […]

Exploring the colours of life

For these expats, taking part in the festival of colours, Holi —was a life altering experience Holi is one of the most popular festivals, not just in India but across the globe. For cultural travellers, nirvana seekers, Indophile, Holi has been a sought after festive bonanza — so much so that they would go out […]

Ghalib lives the ‘new normal’ 

Back with a contemporary twist, after being performed over 500 times, in this post lockdown version of the play, Mirza Ghalib deals with issues plaguing 2021 Hugely popular, highly acclaimed and widely travelled in India as well as abroad – Pierrot’s Troupe’s ‘Ghalib In New Delhi’ is back. One of India’s longest-running comedies, it returns […]

Sculpting the way for art amidst a pandemic

Geeta Singh is an art curator who sees opportunity during adversity—has opened new galleries during the pandemic “Keep going” is the advice of Roy T Bennett, the famous author of The Light in the Heart, “Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in […]