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Indian film Newton travels to Berlin

January 25, 2017

On a weekend when a couple of mega blockbusters such as Raees and Kaabil are hitting the theatres, one might be apprehensive that the news of Newton, an Indian film, making it to the world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival might get overlooked.

MoT organises Bharat Parv at Delhi’s Red Fort

January 25, 2017

As a part of the Republic Day celebrations, the ‘Bharat Parv’ event is being organised by the Government of India at the Red Fort, New Delhi from January 26 to 31. The rich cultural and ethnic heritage of India, including cuisine and handicrafts from across the country, is be...

Polo Forest: Waiting to be discovered, explored

January 24, 2017

The Polo Forest, situated in Vijayanagar taluka of the Sabarkantha district of Gujarat in India, is a world unto itself with ancient temples and a luxurious tent city.

Patan Ka Patola: A luxurious heritage fabric from ...

January 19, 2017

The abundant variety of traditional textiles found in the Indian subcontinent includes patola or double ikat, from northern Gujarat, which is an extravagant and luxurious fabric.

Soumitra Chatterjee: the first Indian actor to att...

January 19, 2017

While many would know this veteran actor as the prime collaborator of Satyajit Ray, only a few might be aware of the fact that he is the proud recipient of the highest award of arts from the French government. The actor turns 82 today.

Merging Japanese and Indian theatres

January 19, 2017

Merging Japanese and Indian theatres: Two theatre companies from Japan and India are putting together a play, keeping the language barrier at bay and learning from each other’s cultures and skills.

Land acquisition row escalates in West Bengal

January 18, 2017

West Bengal government has landed itself in hot water over land acquisition for a power grid project at Bhangar in suburban Kolkata. The violent protests, reminiscent of Nandigram and Singur, have come at an awfully wrong time as the state gets ready to host the Bengal Global Bus...

Kolkata Literary Festival celebrates inclusiveness...

January 18, 2017

While Kolkata remains a hub of literature enthusiasts, reflecting the city’s long association with books, music, arts, films and more, a unique literary festival concluded on a high note at various heritage sites.

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak outlines challenges of ...

January 18, 2017

At a recent event in Kolkata, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak raised points on growing problems of education in practice and pushed for reforms for quality education.

Five Bollywood veterans who came from theatre

January 18, 2017

Had it not been for theatre, Bollywood would not have met these actors who changed how Indian cinema is envisaged today, even in the west. Here’s the ‘famous five’ for you.