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Self at the centre What: Inspired by Gandhi’s seminal anti-imperialist text Hind Swaraj written in 1909, here’s an exhibition that examines elements of Gandhi’s critique of modern civilisation, noting his emphasis on an evolved ethical and spiritual self for creating an alternative perspective of a better world. Titled ‘Bound by Duty: An Idea of Swaraj […]

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Turning pages What: Imagining books as a self directory or an index library, artist Samit Das examines the world of artist’s books and art books. His works are on display at the exhibition ‘Index of Untold Stories’. He deconstructs books as physical forms. The dots, pixels and lines on paper that come together creating stories. […]

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Maestros of ghazal What: Ghazal fans in the city, block your date for an evening that will enthrall and leave you with a greater appreciation and insight into the beautiful world of ghazals. Husn-e-Ghazal features celebrated Ghazal artiste Shakeel Ahmed — who will talk about the importance of matching a poem with a mood- appropriate […]

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Indo-Korean connect What: To commemorate via art the spirit of the March 1st 1919 movement, when the first public demonstration took place in Korea against the Japanese occupation, here’s a Korea-India exchange exhibition. Titled ‘100th Anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement: One Shiny Day’, the show is co-organised by the National Gallery of Modern […]

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Sculpting life What: Quintessentially a sculptor, the works of Sandip Chakraborty are manifestations of a meditative process on one hand and on the other involves the romantic idea of ‘I feel, therefore I am’. His latest works are on display at the exhibition, ‘In Search of the Celestial’. Volume is intrinsic to his forms, delivery […]

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Plot twist What:  An apt take on complicated relationships, Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts is all set to stage the acclaimed ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by Nayana Sagar, the play is a farcical black comedy revolving around the D’Silva family of Vasai who were the original settlers of this suburb, […]

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Krishna in Dastaan  What: Perhaps the first ever Urdu play on the life and times of Lord Krishna, Hazrat-e-Krishna is Pierrot’s Troupe’s latest production. The play is performed in Dastaangoi format, by not one but a host of artists. The most unique feature of the play is the portrayal of Old Krishna – arguably for […]

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Classic conundrum What: An exciting contemporary take on the classic, Rajneesh Gautam’s Hindi play ‘The Curse of Hamlet’ is woven around William Shakespeare’s famous play. Produced by Akshara Theatre, it’s an 80-minute play where a clever ‘whodunit’ is woven into the play-within-a-play, set in a theatre company comprised of brilliant, flawed actors beset by internal […]