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How Shiva inspired the French sculptor Rodin

How Shiva inspired the French sculptor Rodin

February 12, 2018

My book essentially describes the work of François Auguste René Rodin, a renowned French sculptor, who was so inspired by some photographs of the 11th-century bronze Shiva Nataraja in the Madras Museum

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Cycling through India

Cycling through India

February 7, 2018

Cycling through the countryside of India is an alternative way to see the vibrant ways of life and mesmerising landscapes.

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Five traditional Indian winter sweets

Five traditional Indian winter sweets

December 14, 2017

We look at some of the mouthwatering and warming traditional Indian desserts to have this winter.

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Mayamma, a fierce drag queen from India

Mayamma, a fierce drag queen from India

December 14, 2017

We spoke to Alex Mathew, also known as Mayamma or Maya the Drag Queen, who gave us an insight into the world of drag in India.

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Visiting the Great Banyan Tree near Kolkata

Visiting the Great Banyan Tree near Kolkata

December 14, 2017

A botanical garden close to Kolkata is home to what is considered among the widest banyan trees in the world.

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Silk River India Walk performative walk awaited

Silk River India Walk performative walk awaited

December 4, 2017

Commencing on December 6, the India edition of the Silk River India’s performative walk will conclude in Kolkata in eastern India.

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Does Hadiya’s fate reflect reality of women in India?

Does Hadiya’s fate reflect reality of women in I...

December 2, 2017

Hadiya Shafin’s case, in addition to several ongoing issues in India, paint a bleak picture for women’s rights in the country.

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Playing at BogglinGames

Playing at BogglinGames

November 29, 2017

In eastern India, Kolkata, the city of Joy, houses a charming café that serves up fun board games to visitors.

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An Indian woman’s case of ‘indoctrination’

An Indian woman’s case of ‘indoctrination’

November 27, 2017

After a 25 year old woman’s custody was handed over to her father in India, the Supreme Court hears on her marriage and autonomy.

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IFFI Goa 2017 lures cinephiles with an attractive line-up

IFFI Goa 2017 lures cinephiles with an attractive ...

November 23, 2017

The jury that selected Nude by Ravi Jadhav and S Durga by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan must have done something right with the selection process as the diverse range of films in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) list is drawing cinephiles in large numbers.

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