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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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Why are concerns being raised about the Election Commission’s voter turnout data?
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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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: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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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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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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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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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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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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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India finish second in Group C following loss to Indonesia
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad