The ‘great’ debate

Historical figures come alive in this play that satirises attempts to settle weighty questions in TV studio debates In line with their own political ideologies, politicians in India clearly do not shy away from rewriting history to suit their narratives. Sparring over the ‘greatness’ of notable figures from history with dubious claims that stretch to […]

Of weddings and women

Dekh Behen, presented by Akvarious Productions, captures the essence of a big, fat Delhi wedding, celebrating womanhood as it unfolds Be it in movies, web series or theatre – stories from the rather colourful Delhi wedding scene hit off quite well across all mediums. The popularity of recent productions like Veere Di Weeding, Made in […]

A glimpse of Iran

From intimate portraits to serene landscapes, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the everyday life of Iran “Iran is not just oil and gas; Iran is not just the diplomatic tussles. Iran is a feast for eyes,” says Aziz Mahdi. Mahdi an ex-faculty at the University of Tehran, has spent more than a decade […]

KARD steals the show

Fans from across the country had a blast in popular K-pop band KARD’s maiden tour in India Jumping, cheering and screaming with tears rolling down their faces — the mood at Talkatora Indoor Stadium on June 12 was all charged up! Right from the moment KARD took the stage, the crowd went on a total […]

No country for kids to go out and play

When Delhi-NCR’s pollution gave their six-year-old daughter a severe respiratory problem, the Ojha’s took a tough decision to leave the country, just so she could live a normal life Suitcases of all different sizes and colours, briefcases and cartons lay scattered on the floor — little Paridhi, sitting amid these, carefully takes out the letter […]

Many faces of truth

Works of both veteran and upcoming artists come together in this exhibition devoted to Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy which will be shown in Jerusalem in October ‘For Heaven’s Sake’ — the fourth edition of the Jerusalem Biennale will be thematically based on this phrase. As a precursor to that show in October this year, a collection […]

Celebrating camaraderie

This is not a group exhibition of random artists. India’s post-independence masters shared a close relationship which undoubtedly encouraged them in their creative pursuits When Ashok Vajpei went to Sayed Haider Raza in France to get the paper works done for setting up The Raza Foundation, the latter refused. “Raza felt it was unethical to […]

Plays which never die

Theatrical productions of Ghalib and Tughlaq have been running for decades, such is their popularity and appeal. What makes them tick? Over two decades, 492 shows and counting — the re-birth of the great erstwhile Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib in Delhi is still keeping audiences in thrall Premiered in 1997, Ghalib in New Delhi brings […]