Plagiarism,favouritism,lobbyism — the debate around Barfi! being India’s official entry to the Oscars continues.

Faces made of denim cloth,cars that don’t move,optical illusions and interactive works — here’s a selection that attracted visitors on Day 1 from amid a rather unimpressive lot on display at the ongoing United Art Fair.

An eye-grabbing poster of Marilyn Monroe,with a pre-Independence map of India drawn over her face,and another beautiful poster of Sharmila Tagore brought together Hollywood and Bollywood on stage at the India Habitat Centre earlier this week.

The rains might have ditched Delhi this year but to keep the spirit alive,Submerge is bringing the Monsoon Project to the city.

Yash Chopra retires from film direction at 80,but the legend,the stories and the poetry live on.

As the voices behind many famous faces,dubbing artistes have their rights too.

Emerging artists have made bold statements at the United Art Fair.

For over a year,the buzz around the wedding of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan has kept us engaged,with enough speculation around the date,the clothes,the guest list,even the ifs and buts.

British filmmaker Leslee Udwin has embarked upon an ambitious cinematic journey across many Indian cities.

The spotlight will be on young talent during the first edition of the United Art Fair,which opens in the Capital today.

Sameer Sharma,the director of Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana,on why food has not been a central theme in Indian films despite being in the industry’s DNA.

French tenor Thierry Pillon was so inspired by India and the various experiences the country has to offer that he decided to pay homage to his Indian audiences by singing Alessandro Scarlatti’s Gia il sole dal Gange the famous aria about River Ganga at an evening of operatic arias and songs held at India International Centre.

Oz Fest a cultural extravaganza spread over five months is aimed at giving Indians a slice of the life in Australia.

Life,as seen through Nazia’s eyes,is not easy.

Actor Soha Ali Khan is surprisingly good as a fashion guru.

Actor Akshay Kumar’s wish to have a baby girl has come true.

Slayer,the heavy metal bigwigs from America ,are all set for their maiden India gig in October.

Using textiles as a backdrop,an ongoing exhibition explores questions of labour,colonialism,capital,trade and politics.

Starting on October 1,the three-day Singapore Film Festival is set to give the Capital an insight into Singapore’s fast-growing film industry.

It’s that time of the year again when the walls of Purana Qila light up with vibrant colours and melodies fill the surrounding air.

The September concert season of Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts and Symphony Orchestra of India,opened last Thursday,this time commemorating 60 years of Indo-German diplomacy.

The spacious store in Defence Colony is for those who want it all under one roof designer wear,jute bags,showpieces,vintage items and even a cup of coffee.

Anju Dodiya’s first solo in India in four years is a “choreographed studio-drama” of an artist’s madness.

It’s the age of the amateur chef.