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Ajeesh Puthiyadath and Salim Abdulla, the Indian photographers living in Doha, narrow in on Doha’s popular corniche, Islamic art, souks and the FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Qatar in 2022 to define life in the Gulf nation.
JLF 2020 will talk about some pressing issues that we can’t afford to ignore
The global anger against the climate change catastrophe will be reflected at the JLF, where the presence of US environmental lawyer and writer James Thornton will add to the simmering debate on hazardous pollution in the nati
Bombay rose: A tribute to Priyanka Chopra at the Marrakesh International Film Festival
The Marrakech film festival, which was held from November 29 to December 7, had Gitanjali Rao’s hand-painted animated film Bombay Rose vying for the festival's top prize, the Golden Star.
Vanni | A new graphic novel revisits Sri Lanka’s disastrous civil war
Three years ago, a theatre group from Sri Lanka came to the famous Under the Sal Tree festival at Goalpara in Assam to stage a play—Payanihal (Passengers)— that seeks reconciliation between the Tamil and Sinhalese commun
How Gandhi and his teachings are helping march of minority in Japan
In July this year, an economics professor at the University of Tokyo turned heads when she hit the campaign trail in the parliamentary elections in Japan. Ayumi Yasutomi, a transgender, ran on the promise of “saving our c
Tokyo Film Festival: An Asian feast of world-class films
Opening on October 28, the Tokyo festival has lined up some of the finest works from across the world this year. But all eyes are on new offerings from Asian countries.
The Bard of Mali: Musician Ballaké Sissoko connects cultures in his message for world peace
The Malian musician, known to folk music lovers across the world for his soul-stirring compositions like his 2013 album At Peace, fulfilled his dream of visiting India when he first performed at the World Sacred Spirit Festi
Jodhpur RIFF: Women, musicians strengthen symphony of folk music this year
More women and young musicians strengthen Jodhpur RIFF’s symphony of folk music this year
Brexit, slowdown, refugee crisis — Convergence points for writers from Europe
Home and identity in a time of refugee crisis, Brexit and slowdown become the convergence points for writers from Europe
Bikram Choudhury: The other side of success
A new documentary on hot yoga guru Bikram Choudhury premiered at the Toronto film festival reveals the dark side of the famous yogi.
Four Indian films head to 44th Toronto International Film Festival
For the first time, there are two Malayalam films—The Elder One by Geetu Mohandas and Jallikattu by Lijo Jose Pellissery—in Toronto, a validation of what film lovers and critics have been saying about the quality of filmm
How an institute can become a public platform for art and artists
How an institute can become a public platform for art and artists
This filmmaker takes on the issue of gender bias in Parsi community through her art
“If a Parsi woman marries outside the community, her children are not allowed into the community’s fire temple. But the children of Parsi men marrying outside face no so such restraints,” adds Irani.
Mothers play important part in youth joining Lashkar: Author C Christine Fair
The literature of Lashkar you quote is also evidence against the terrorist organisation.
Art education in India has an outdated model of teaching
The new vision for art education should understand its community better and start building its foundations from the roots. Teachers who come out of existing art education need to do a lot of unlearning to be a part of this jo
Oscar-winning American cinematographer Robert Richardson talks of his India connection
Oscar-winning American cinematographer Robert Richardson talks of his works and India connection.
Jaipur Lit Fest goes to Belfast — the land of WB Yeats and Seamus Heaney
“Seamus Heaney wanted to come to JLF and we were talking to him. Then sadly he passed away. So we are going to him,” says JLF co-director and Scottish writer William Dalrymple.
A photo exhibition on the dangers of air pollution
Breathless, a photography exhibition that opened in Delhi on June 5, begins with the chilling story of Ennore in Chennai where the nature and people are at the mercy of hazardous pollutants.
India needs a permanent pavilion at Venice Biennale
India manages a presence at the Venice Biennale this year, but the country needs a permanent pavilion
Filmmaker Asif Kapadia’s documentary-making skills meet Maradona’s magic left foot
English filmmaker Asif Kapadia’s documentary-making skills meet Maradona’s magic left foot
The Selected Works of Abdullah the Cossack | It’s witty and a wail of nostalgia for Karachi
The author’s new offering is a moving portrait of a man and a city’s struggle to stay alive.
A Nepalese director fights climate change in the Himalayas through his film at Cannes
Titled Kangling (Bone Trumpet), the Nepalese language film by Devkota is among 15 projects from around the world selected by the Cannes festival to promote creation of new works.
Journey into the North-East: Eight north-eastern states are endowed with beauty of nature
From glacial lakes and national parks to an abundance of flora and fauna, the eight states comprising the north-eastern region of India are endowed with the beauty of nature. And yet they are rarely on an average tourist’s
The future of Indian cinema and story of two young directors
Two young directors and a recent cinematography graduate from India promise good tidings at the forthcoming Cannes Film Festival.
No Netflix again, but the Cannes film festival has more women directors this year
The good news this time is that four women-directed films are in the competition.
How Leela Samson, Sudarshan Shetty connecting art with people
Leela Samson and Sudarshan Shetty lead a weighty list of curators for the Serendipity Arts Festival this year
This Indian designer’s interactive project wins an international prize in Italy
The award comes with a 10,000-euro (Rs 7.85-lakh) grant.
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