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World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) with 27th March as the date of the opening of the 1962 "Theatre of Nations" season in Paris.

World Theatre Day 2025: Know why it's celebrated on March 27, how it started and significance behind the day

March 27, 2025 11:50 am

World Theatre Day 2025 Significance: World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) with 27th March as the date of the opening of the 1962 "Theatre of Nations" season in Paris.

On World Theatre Day, thespians reflect on the art form and how it has helped shape their lives

March 27, 2023 7:47 pm

From Rakesh Bedi to Himani Shivpuri and Ram Gopal Bajaj -- veteran theatre artists talk to us about their love for the medium and much more.

World Theatre Day 2021: From Neena Gupta to Adil Hussain, actors express love for the stage

March 27, 2021 3:10 pm

World Theatre Day 2021: Celebrities took to social media to express their gratitude towards the stage

What is World Theatre Day

July 05, 2019 1:14 pm

The first World Theatre Day International Message was written by Jean Cocteau (France) in 1962. ITI has more than 85 centres throughout the world to encourage colleges, schools and theatre personalities to mark this day.

Expose your kids to more plays, says dramatist Manjima Chatterjee

March 28, 2019 10:48 am

"Most children attempt to compose some form of poetry. Those exposed to plays and inspired by them may feel the urge to write for themselves. Exposure and the desire to create are essential; other things, such as training and talent will help the process along."

150-year-old theatre group from Pakistan casts its spell in city

March 28, 2014 6:12 am

A play, Jaal, based on women’s exploitation at workplace was staged by the Lok Kala Manch, Ludhiana.

Machines at Play

April 16, 2012 1:40 am

Many a rockstar has been born in a garage,many an artist in clammy attic rooms.

INDIAN THEATRE: The world within

March 27, 2012 3:01 am

On World Theatre Day,a new generation of playwrights talk about how their immediate surroundings scripts their stories.

Watch Jab Jaago Tabhi Savera in Sector 17 today

March 27, 2012 12:55 am

As a run-up to the World Theatre Day,many city-based theatre groups are all set to stage their latest productions.

A cause in my canvas

April 09, 2011 1:35 am

The hands rose and spread out as tree branches,thus becoming one with nature.

Anjana Krishna, IPS officer who stood firm against Ajit Pawar, is no stranger to overcoming setbacks

Anjana Krishna, who stood against Ajit Pawar, is no stranger to overcoming setbacks

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Maharashtra-cadre IPS officer Anjana Krishna V S, who was in the news for being “reprimanded” by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar while taking action over alleged illegal mining, grew up on the outskirts of an area of Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district that has become notorious for the illegal granite mining.

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