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In the quiet village of Samanur, located in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district, a unique cultural and learning space has taken shape amid natural surroundings. Swar Sadhana Tapovan, founded by violinist Sangeeta Shankar, daughter of veteran violin exponent N. Rajam, offers an immersive experience rooted in tradition while thoughtfully adapting to contemporary needs. The Swar Sadhana…
Before I left for the concert, my mum asked me, “just how big is Travis Scott?” The first clue came on the Delhi Metro. Black cargo pants. Tactical vests. Durags. Barcelona jerseys. Crisp Nikes. Fans on the Violet line heading towards Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium exchanged nods with strangers in matching Travis tees. For the weary…
Malavika Mohanan is celebrating Onam at her hometown in Payyannur, with family and friends, while basking in the success of Hridayapoorvam. However, for her, as much as being part of the film was special, it was the fact that she was working with two people whose films she had watched growing up — actor Mohanlal…
A scene from the play An Idiot for Dinner | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Who really is an idiot, and who gets to decide? This provocative question takes centre stage in An Idiot for Dinner, the upcoming play by Boardwalkers in the city. Blending comedy with satire, the production comes with a supper theatre twist…
The viral hit song ‘Monica’ from Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie where actor Pooja Hegde and Soubin Shahir shine in a high-energy performance plays at Antara, a brand new cinema screen at the revamped KG Cinemas. “This is the first time I am watching ‘Monica’ on the big screen,” says Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film’s director while inaugurating the…
Self-portrait with bandaged ear, 1889 painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) obtained on June 30, 2021. Courtesy of The Courtauld/Handout via REUTERS | Photo Credit: The Courtauld Even the most art-impaired among us have marvelled at those stars swirling in a blue, blue sky or that splendid clatch of sunflowers. That is how impactful the…
Mayuri Upadhya says her production traces the essence of devotion | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement History shows that Indian classical music and spirituality go hand-in-hand. While Purandaradasa, Jayadeva and Tulsidas are known for the Bhakti Movement, classical dancers and singers too connect more to their art spiritually. In fact, bhakti is the dominant rasa of…
Aksharscape | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In his solo exhibition Aksharscape, artist Nikheel Aphale reflects on his personal experiences through calligraphy as a form of expression. The unusual forms on his canvases are wrapped in nostalgia and encompasses all that he strongly feels about. “Usually calligraphy is considered ancient. But in my art, I have…
HIT: The Third Case, or HIT 3, has brought cheer to the box office. Two days after the release of the Telugu film starring Nani and Srinidhi Shetty, which has also been dubbed in other languages, its director Sailesh Kolanu is relieved, happy and filled with gratitude. “I finally caught up on sleep. I survived…
When 14-year-old Kavya Trehan told her mom she wanted to perform at an open mic (the kind where they serve alcohol too), her mom did not panic or lecture — she just said, “Cool, I will come with you.” At the event, Kavya, mostly just wanting some attention, got up and sang whatever popped into…
