Jaipur to Lahore, litfests go online 

With the ongoing pandemic, literary fests are adapting to the changing times while bringing people across borders together in the discussion of challenges faced by today’s world  Literary festivals are a venue where lovers of literature congregate to meet authors whose writings have shaped their world view. They are also an excellent opportunity for the […]

A taste of Singapore 

The Capital does have its fair share of restaurants offering pan-Asian cuisine, but with the recently launched Mai Bao, the city can boast of offering authentic Singaporean cuisines as well   The casual dining restaurant is decked in pastel colours, giving it a pleasant vibe. In keeping with this theme, their extensive menu is coloured the […]

The politics of food

After marriage, food is now being dragged into the gambit of communal politics A good part of the weekend was spent doing a mini-survey, calls were made to various food chains–MNCs like McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, even the Indian chains, on the pretext of ordering food. The common inquiry was whether you serve Halal or […]

Bonfires light up Singhu border life

Farmers celebrated Lohri, the harvest festival, with the clear intent of not returning till their demands are met. They don’t seem to be in any hurry Thousands of farmers protesting at Singhu border on the night of Lohri lit dozens of bonfires to commemorate Lohri and reaffirm their resolve to insist that the Narendra Modi […]

India’s homegrown superhero is back with a purpose

Tackling issues related to the pandemic and bringing home the message that frontline workers are real heroes, India’s homegrown modern-day comic book superhero, Priya return accompanied by Pakistan’s female superhero, Burka Avenger She doesn’t wear a cape. She doesn’t have any fancy superpowers to show off either. Yes, you guessed that right. Priya, our homegrown […]

Panoramic perspectives

In its second edition, The Art Platform India brings unparalleled access to artworks curated from 15 different galleries for all shades of art lovers Blurring the lines between artists, galleries and collectors, The Art Platform India provides an unmatched window into the best of art. Back with its second edition, it features solo exhibitions from […]

Events of the week

Culturally challenged What: To commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December annually, an online exhibition of photographs by Vijay S. Jodha shot in India and abroad featuring portraits of some of the world’s finest and most inspiring performing artists who happen to be physically challenged is being hosted. Titled ‘Born to […]

At home with humanity

Artist Vikash Kalra has pledged Rs 100 crore to NGOs working to support the marginalised through sale of his artwork that depicts the suffering brought on by the pandemic Drawing inspiration from themes of suffering and rebirth, hope and life, artist Vikash Kalra’s collection has been touted as one of the most moving portrayals of […]