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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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘He represents all Kashmiris in jail’: A maverick stirs up Baramulla poll from prison
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How India’s weak international stand on plastic pollution harms Indians
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Supreme Court rejects plea seeking termination of 30-week pregnancy
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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: 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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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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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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‘Lampan’ review: Light in treatment and heavy on the nostalgia
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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer: The Targaryens go to war
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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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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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Sumit ditches all-rounder role to cement his status as solid defender
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Football: Sunil Chhetri set to retire from international football after Kuwait match on June 6
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Stadium for India vs Pakistan tie in New York launched weeks ahead of clash
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World beaters: Indian table tennis players mark an unprecedented rise with some big wins
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IPL 2024: Sam Curran plays a captain’s knock as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals