Art And Life
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‘On tolerance’: Publisher-poet Naveen Kishore on the dilemmas of the artistic intellect
Kishore reflects on learning the virtue of staying close to one’s belief and one’s practice.
Naveen Kishore
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Nature, nostalgia and exile: Neeraj Bakshi’s paintings reflect universal suffering
The reclusive painter’s art foregrounds his experience of displacement during the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and urges global camaraderie.
Imran Muzaffar
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In the swirling currents of artist Hari Katragadda’s ‘Lost River’, life and death by the Ganga
His work capturing the ecological and social contradictions and tragedies bears the literal imprint of the sludge and polluted waters of the sacred river.
Ranjit Hoskote
Trending
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Opinion: What does ‘justice’ mean to writers, poets, and ‘ordinary’ citizens?
‘My only grouse with the word banal is that it is no longer adequate in the way it describes evil,’ writes publisher and poet Naveen Kishore.
Naveen Kishore
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Transformation of the goddess and clay: Naveen Kishore’s photos capture hues of conflict
Kishore maintains that his photographs are not documentation; it is instead representations of time and art as he sees it.
Rajosmita Roy
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Raj-era painter Sita Ram went unnoticed for decades. Now, an art curator may have found his protege
An anonymous artist who worked for a British official in India reflects Sita Ram’s distinct picturesque style.
JP Losty
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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How to appreciate the small things in life: Lessons from cartoonist Ramya Sriram’s stick figures
Her minimalist characters also deal with weighty subjects such as women’s empowerment, depression and environmental conservation.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Baskets, boats and bridges: An exhibition in Delhi showcased lives woven around bamboo
The exhibition featured the bamboo culture of the North Eastern states of India.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Video: A Taiwanese barista can turn your cup of coffee into an art work of your choice
Chang Kuei-fang can infuse your cup of coffee with a fancy, frothy design in 10 minutes.
Reuters
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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An exhibit at the Karachi Biennale has sparked an intense debate about art and elitism
Has Pioneer Book House been appropriated by the artist community as a space to exercise their own privilege?
Hamna Zubair
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Watch: This is how John Berger (1926-2017) changed the way the world looks at art
'The Art of Looking' is a final documentary tribute to the art critic, writer and poet who gave us 'Ways of Seeing.'
Scroll Staff
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An artist-writer marries the sweetness of a Bengali dessert and the saltiness of nostalgia
Mimi Radhakrishnan's protagonist is named after a popular and intricate Bengali sweet, 'lavangalatika'.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth