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Mere Nanak is theatre actor and director Rani Balbir Kaur’s tribute to Guru Nanak
Rani Balbir Kaur is also working on creating a montage of songs that speak of Nanak’s ideology and messages for the world, starting with Ek Onkar.
In his new book, Panjab: Journeys Through Fault Lines, author Amandeep Sandhu touches upon Punjab’s disquiet
"Towards the end of the book, my journeys have taught me empathy which now fills the hole in my heart," says author Amandeep Sandhu.
From Stage to Self
Niresh Kumar’s latest play Baanswada Company charts an actor’s artistic and personal journey
Homeward Bound
Music is about connection says Druv Kent, as he talks about his new album
Of faith and fire, at Kalibari Chandigarh
The walls of the Kalibari with paintings depicting the life of people in Bengal have been created for this special occasion by Soma Das, an art teacher here.
Verses of dissent
After 25 years of Apna Pash, a documentary on the celebrated poet Avtar Singh Sandhu ‘Pash’, director Rajeev Kumar looks to new audiences.
Chef Vicky Ratnani on how his cooking style is global, but his soul remains Indian
Armed with a vast gastronomic experience, courtesy his travels across the globe, Ratnani is known for preparing traditional Indian delicacies with his signature global twists.
Desi Bands tells the story of a disappearing community of folk singers and dancers around Punjab and Rajasthan
Desi Bands narrates how development has impoverished those on the margins.
‘As an actor, I am never satisfied’
Raghubir Yadav on how his 50-year journey through theatre and films, encouraging new talent and how quality not quantity is the need of the hour.
At ISKCON temple in Chandigarh: Feasting and fasting for Lord Krishna
It was both faith and temptation, of the culinary kind that drew us to the ISKCON temple in Sector 36 on Friday afternoon. The temple, abuzz with activity and adorned with fresh flowers and lights, had small sections that depicted Krishna’s life.
Artist Shiva Kumra hopes to promote interaction between art aficionados and artists through a series of events
An economist and financial analyst, Kumra says it was the urge to create that led her to pursue art.
Keep learning, remain humble: Medhavi Gandhi, Founder of The Heritage Lab
An award-winning cultural practitioner, Medhavi Gandhi has been widely recognised for her innovative approach to public engagement with Indian art, especially the youth.
Photography workshops in Chandigarh to bring art closer to people
At a recent exhibition by the Tricity Photo Art Society, four workshops were conducted on different aspects of photography.
Portrait of a Verse
Artist Tarsem Singh is putting Punjab’s poets and songwriters in the spotlight through poetry, films, and sketches.
Of Love, Loss and Longing
Theatre director Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry on her new production, Gumm Hai, loss and how it can change the dynamics within a family and community.
Line of Thought
Artist Bharti Sharma’s new series of drawings is a narrative of moments and memories.
Roll of Honour
Chandigarh-based actor and theatre director Namrata Sharma on winning the Ut Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2018.
A step back in time
Loharu Fort, The Great Story Never Told is a documentary film that traces the fort’s magnificent history and draws attention to its state of neglect
Earth to earth
Alankar Theatre’s new production, titled Bhook ka Ilaaj, looks at the plight of farmers
A visual narrative
Two visual artists, recipients of prestigious art fellowships, talk about their creative journeys