Urbane & earnest

AAP candidate Atishi, making a determined bid for the East Delhi constituency, exudes confidence that voters will acknowledge the work done in the field of health and education Four years ago, she would not have contested as she believed that she did not have what it takes to fight elections. But in the course of […]

Capturing the lost

A striking fusion of over 100 ingenious works of the folk and tribal community, showcasing several contemporary as well as lost art forms, are on display at the ‘Seeds to Flowers’ exhibition Dating back to the 13th century, Bengal Pattachitra — is known for its intricate details with mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it. […]

Of undying relevance

An exhibition that highlights the relevance of Anne Frank and the contribution that her account made in shaping the understanding of Nazi history Right before going into hiding to avoid persecution, Anne Frank was presented with a diary on her thirteenth birthday. Over the next two years, she penned down her thoughts and her feelings […]

Dimsum feast

At select city walk Mall, saket, you can savour 68 varieties of dimsum made with hundreds of ingredients To dine at Pa Pa Ya, a modern Asian Bistro & Tapas Bar at Select City Walk in Saket, is to celebrate the finer things in life. That’s what one expects from the House of Massive Restaurants,  […]

Brevity and wit

A festival that will stage 40 micro-dramas of 10 minutes each is sure to be a treat for those who find it hard to sit through longer performances The hassles of the judicial system, helplessness of a mentally disturbed woman in her 40s, trauma of the Bangladeshi liberation war of 1971, meeting of Karna and […]

From glow to gloom

Delhi-based artist Shreela Gokarn portrays the present smoggy and dull landscapes of the city and wonders where the colours have got lost Growing up in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, artist Shreela Gokarn spent her  childhood amidst bright sunlit beaches, mountains and green landscapes. Starkly different from the scenery, the grey smog-clogged sky of […]

Killer heat

Temperatures in 2019 are expected to be 0.5 degrees Celsius more than normal in the Capital. Remember, the year 2018 was the sixth warmest year on record after 1901 Before woollens could be packed, the scorching summer heat hit Delhiites with March-end temperatures soaring to 39 degree Celsius, the warmest in nine years. The first […]

Destination Havana

A Cuban film festival with a stellar lineup of films documents and explores stories from that intriguing country Best buddies Malu and Jorgito’s friendship is threatened by their parents’ differences. Malu belongs to an upper-class family and her single mother stops her from playing with Jorgito whose mother is a poor socialist that is proud […]