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Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: How is a mridangam made?
An Indian percussion instrument, mridangam, also known as 'Deva Vadyam' or the divine instrument is a key part of the Carnatic music ensemble.
Smitha Nair & Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: A Mumbai choir celebrates the spirit of Christmas by singing carols for charity
The story of Stop Gaps, and its conductor Alfred J D’souza, whose ‘Festival of Festive Music’ brings together choral groups from across the country.
Shibika Suresh & Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: Travelling in the Super Dense Crush Load of Mumbai’s local trains during rush hour
Every day, 75 lakh passengers commute on the local trains in Mumbai. Here is a glimpse of the Super Dense Crush Load.
Astha Rawat, Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan & Sujit Lad
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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BJP worker’s son claims in video he cast eight votes in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad
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Watch how Mumbai grooved to silent garba this Navaratri
Garba organisers in Mumbai have adopted a new trend this Navaratri to beat the 10pm loud music deadlines
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan, Sujit Lad & Omkar Phatak
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Watch: The story of New Delhi’s puppeteers who have been hit hard by a demolition drive in the city
500 structures in Kathputli Colony, which traditionally has been a puppeteers’ colony, were razed down amid a demolition drive by Delhi Development Authority.
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: In the tech age, how viable is a business of repairing typewriters?
SK Chawla’s company has been working on, repairing, re-modelling typewriters for last 60 years.
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Video: What does it take to run a momo stall in New Delhi
The business of running a road side momo stall in East Delhi
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: On World Book Day, does the roadside bookseller make a profit in the age of e-books?
The setup alone costs nearly Rs 1.5 lakhs, so do they break even?
Shone Satheesh & Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: Feast your senses with the rich marine biodiversity that thrives on Mumbai’s (clean) beaches
If you look closely, you will find rare species of crabs, octopus, jellyfish and more on the city’s vast coastline - but only if the beaches are litter-free.
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship