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Fired by Hamlet, Ashwath Bhatt, Michael Moritz, german director Michael Moritz, William Shakespeare, Theatre Garage Project, theatre, art, talk

To Be or Not to BeSubscriber Only

December 16, 2015 05:01 IST

… that was never the question for a destitute theatre company from India, which hears that the Prince of Denmark is looking for actors. Fired by Hamlet draws upon Commedia dell’arte and physical theatre to talk about journeys made in hope.

The Child in Us: Looking back at childhood through artSubscriber Only

December 15, 2015 18:40 IST

Christine Margotin's children in bronze celebrate the ordinary.

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‘Newscapes 3’ showcases photos that made news in Chandigarh

December 15, 2015 09:56 IST

Curated as a tribute to the celebrated photo journalist Yog Joy, the exhibition showcases work of photo journalists from Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali.

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Out of the ShadowSubscriber Only

December 15, 2015 00:15 IST

On the heels of her fifth Grammy nomination, a tribute concert to her father saw Anoushka Shankar coming into her own.

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Her CanvasSubscriber Only

December 15, 2015 19:59 IST

Artists remember Hema Upadhyay, and some of her landmark works.

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Painted SeasonsSubscriber Only

December 14, 2015 04:13 IST

An exhibition reveals artist Gopal Ghose’s fascination for the Indian landscape and its rustic settings.

Adrift with the boat people: Photographs reveal shocking realities about the RohingyaSubscriber Only

December 13, 2015 01:03 IST

Bangladeshi photographer Saiful Huq Omi’s images explain Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis in a way politics does not.

Neighbourhood watch: In conversation with Kishwar NaheedSubscriber Only

December 13, 2015 01:00 IST

Pakistani feminist poet Kishwar Naheed on her poem that became an anthem for women’s rights, challenging tradition, and the lessons India can learn from Pakistan.

The return of Baba SehgalSubscriber Only

December 13, 2015 00:08 IST

The original Indian rapper on the struggle of his early days and his role in dicovering AR Rahman.

Liverpool: The birthplace of The Beatles named England’s first UNESCO city of musicSubscriber Only

December 12, 2015 12:28 IST

The new title was awarded to the city based on its commitment to having a clearly defined music, education and skills strategy for young people so that Liverpool can continue to produce world class talent.

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Trial RoomSubscriber Only

December 12, 2015 04:31 IST

Director Zuleikha Chaudhari recreates a sensational Bhawal court case of the ’20s with an exhibition-cum-performance, titled Rehearsing the Witness.

Debates over intolerance arise when people mix art and ideas with religion: L N TallurSubscriber Only

December 11, 2015 16:39 IST

Tallur, who has under his belt the prestigious Skoda Prize 2012, an award given for excellence in Indian contemporary art, said he identifies himself with those writers and artists who have returned their awards as a show of dissent.

Far from mundane: An exhibition of emotionsSubscriber Only

December 11, 2015 16:53 IST

A group show at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi presents grief and joy and all emotions in between.

Jurgen Mayer, building spaces, exhibition, Plaza de la Encarnacion, Spanish Semana Santa, Block.Buster, talk

Sense of Our LivesSubscriber Only

December 10, 2015 00:12 IST

Berlin-based architect Jurgen Mayer’s exhibition presents brave experiments in building spaces.

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Reflections on TimeSubscriber Only

December 10, 2015 00:07 IST

The exhibition ‘In and Out of Time’ has four contemporary artists exploring time as history and memory.

Fibre Fables, traditional yarn, exhibition, professional weavers, Talk

Spinning TalesSubscriber Only

December 9, 2015 00:00 IST

Artists and weavers collaborate to give the traditional yarn a contemporary twist in multiple hues and mediums

Marie Dias Arora, Roots, art exhibition, painting exhibition, root painting exhibition, talk

Between the Fine LinesSubscriber Only

December 8, 2015 04:55 IST

Marie Dias Arora’s evocative patterns complete the circle — from life to death.

Mrichhakatika, Mrichhakatika project, Brahmin Charudatta, Vasantasena, indian literature, Khoj International Artist Association, Mithu Sen, talk

Sum of its PartsSubscriber Only

December 8, 2015 04:56 IST

The Mrichhakatika Project at Khoj was a jostle of concerns, from cows to classics to crime.

Ratatat, Mike Stroud, Evan Mast, music, Skidmore College, bollywood connection, Magnetic Fields Festival, talk

Lyrics are a quick way to get attention: Evan MastSubscriber Only

December 8, 2015 04:57 IST

Rocktronica duo Ratatat on their upcoming performance in India, making music without lyrics and their Bollywood connection.

The old box of wonders: Salim, Kolkata’s last bioscope man and his love for the artSubscriber Only

December 6, 2015 01:10 IST

Kolkata’s last bioscope man clings on to the past, even though the mobile phone has completely killed his trade.

I feel responsible to archive our present: Riyas KomuSubscriber Only

December 6, 2015 01:03 IST

Mumbai-based artist Riyas Komu on his Gandhi project, questioning blind faith, and why art and politics occupy the same space.

It’s not very healthy for me to pay too much attention to what others think of me: Anoushka ShankarSubscriber Only

December 6, 2015 01:00 IST

Sitar player Anoushka Shankar, who begins her India tour next week, on returning to her roots, the lessons learned over the years, and working with maestro Zubin Mehta.

What to watch out for at Comic Con DelhiSubscriber Only

December 6, 2015 18:37 IST

Comic Con India, back this year with its fifth edition, brings to enthusiasts a cornucopia of comics and beyond.

A Gentle HeavyweightSubscriber Only

December 5, 2015 13:15 IST

Fan favourite from the Game of Thrones show, Kristian Nairn, speaks on the dualities of life at the Delhi Comic Con.

I think good humour can be controversial: Rob DenBleykerSubscriber Only

December 5, 2015 06:23 IST

Rob DenBleyker of Cyanide and Happiness ditches cynical and turns candid at Comic Con.

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