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‘No such thing as Mumbai theatre’: Writer Shanta Gokhale on the language divide on the stage
‘The fact remains then, that Mumbai’s theatre and literature are not one, but four. I do not say this with regret. I am only stating a fact.’
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Shanta Gokhale on why she and Jerry Pinto translated Marathi poet Tukaram’s hymns as a ‘jugalbandi’
An excerpt from Shanta Gokhale’s translator’s note in ‘Behold! The Word Is God: Hymns of Tukaram’. Translated from Marathi by Shanta Gokhale and Jerry Pinto.
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Shanta Gokhale: The Navroze Contractor I knew
The renowned cinematographer and photographer died in a biking accident on June 18.
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Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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‘Authors are great, translators are not’: Shanta Gokhale on being a translator
Shanta Gokhale is the 2021 winner of the Sahitya Akademi award for English translation for Laxmibai Tilak’s ‘Smritichitre’.
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From miniatures, manuscripts to textiles and photos: Art comes alive in BN Goswamy’s Conversations
The art historian’s new book is a collection of essays from the ‘Art and Soul’ column he wrote for 25 years.
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‘That is why I sing’: How Mumbai’s vibrant musical scene nurtured Amarendra Dhaneshwar’s talents
A translation by Shanta Gokhale of a section of the new book by the performer and critic.
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Video
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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The Art of Solitude: Thackeray’s ‘Vanity Fair’ is a perfect companion for unhurried times
Author Shanta Gokhale on the satisfyingly fat book of 655 pages, marked by leisurely digressions.
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How the plague epidemic of 1896-’97 sparked the growth of Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park area
An excerpt from Shanta Gokhale’s ‘Shivaji Park – Dadar 28: History, Places, People’.
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From ‘Sorry yaar, really sorry’ to ‘Why don’t we get married?’: Shanta Gokhale’s memoir of her body
An excerpt from ‘One Foot On The Ground: A Life Told Through The Body’, Gokhale’s unsentimental and passionately honest story of her life.
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The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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PL Deshpande, the celebrated writer and subject of a biopic, was ‘loved because he loved’
A tribute to the multi-hyphenate talent, whose life and times have been celebrated in Mahesh Manjrekar’s ‘Bhaai – Vyakti Kee Valli’.
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When hospitality turns to torture: Why we stuff our guests with food (and why they can’t refuse)
Food for thought: an excerpt from ‘The Engaged Observer: The Selected Writings of Shanta Gokhale’.
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India has become ‘a republic of fear for thinkers and writers’: Critic and novelist Shanta Gokhale
Speaking at the Ooty Literary Festival, the writer said today’s India has turned into a place where ‘truth-tellers are arrested and imprisoned’.
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The Field
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals