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Bonjour India 2017-2018

Bonjour India 2017-2018

November 16, 2017

‘Bonjour India’ is a programme celebrating Indo-French cooperation in India. But according Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of France to India and Bertrand de Hartingh, Director of Institut Français India, who announced the launch of the third edition – ‘Bonjour India’ 20...

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An alternate take on Indian culture

An alternate take on Indian culture

November 14, 2017

The interpretations of Indian culture fusing with the western world and the rhetoric return to the roots of Indian mores such as Sanskrit as a language, gods seen as animals and the modern art forms deciphering traditional India are becoming interesting subjects in the recent tim...

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« Bonjour India » vers de nouveaux horizons

« Bonjour India » vers de nouveaux horizons

November 11, 2017

La troisième édition de « Bonjour India », avec ses 300 événements à travers l’Inde, sera placée sous le signe de l’innovation. Célébrant la coopération franco-indienne, elle veut aller encore plus loin cette année. « Innovation, créativité et partenariat ...

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Amrita Sher-Gil: All that influences

Amrita Sher-Gil: All that influences

November 8, 2017

The tantalizing nature of the French-influenced Indian depictions of the self on the canvas has made Amrita Sher-Gil, a pioneer in modern art; one unapologetic of painting her true self to the world.

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Brecht’s Threepenny Opera in India – a relevant classic

Brecht’s Threepenny Opera in India – a relevan...

November 1, 2017

First performed in Berlin in 1928, Bertolt Brecht's Threepenny Opera has transcended boundaries and has been uncovering diverse modern interpretation in Indian theatres over the last three decades in India.

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BasCon Second edition awaited

BasCon Second edition awaited

October 30, 2017

The second edition Basar Confluence, which is eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh’s first-ever Artist Residency is set to be held this weekend.

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Artist Profile: Annushka Hardikar

Artist Profile: Annushka Hardikar

October 21, 2017

Annushka Hardikar, whose zine Oh Nari So Sanskari garnered much attention, speaks about her journey and inspiration. Graphic novels and zines, in India, are evolving slowly through the years. Mythology has been one subject of interest to both forms of storytelling, apart from the...

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La Plage, Juan-les-Pins by Picasso in India

La Plage, Juan-les-Pins by Picasso in India

October 18, 2017

Critically acclaimed painting by Picasso, La Plage, Juan-les-Pins has been bought by the key person at the Lodha group, and is up at display at his new luxury home in Mumbai.

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Phad:  Mythical heritage of Bhilwara

Phad: Mythical heritage of Bhilwara

October 13, 2017

Depicting mythological sagas, phad is a style of folk painting which is presented by theatre artists in the form of a colourful recital.

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A different shade of Durga Puja

A different shade of Durga Puja

September 26, 2017

The joyous occasion of Durga Puja has transcended beyond the Bengali households and neighbourhoods in Kolkata and expanded across the seven seas, slowly creeping into the foreign lands. As we compare the different shades of Durga Puja from the perspective of a foreigner, we explo...

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