Cities And Culture
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In a post-Covid-19 world, cities must be redesigned to help combat loneliness and anxiety
Covid-19 has been described as a ‘mass emotional event.’
Roger Patulny, The Conversation, Jordan McKenzie, The Conversation, Marlee Bower, The Conversation & Rebecca E Olson, The Conversation
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From a zebra-drawn buggy to Chinatown, rare photographs offer a new (and an old) look at Kolkata
A sweeping book that tells the story of modern India’s first capital through its past and its present.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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Like Mecca, Rome or Jerusalem, Benares spurs the spiritual imagination, writes its newest chronicler
Aatish Taseer’s new book, ‘The Twice-Born: Life and Death on the Ganges’ looks through the world of the Brahmins of Benares.
Aatish Taseer
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Unwanted facilities, debt: Why cities are growing reluctant to host the World Cup and mega events
There is growing public ambivalence to such spectacles because of debacles like the Athens, Sochi and Rio Olympics, and the South Africa and Brazil World Cups.
Mark Wilson, The Conversation
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Unesco honours Kumbh Mela with ‘intangible cultural heritage’ status
Italy’s art of making Neapolitan pizza was among others to feature on the list.
Scroll Staff
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Video: This man makes sure the 129-year-old clock at Mumbai’s CST station never misses a beat
Bharat Mahendra Singh has been maintaining the clock tower at one of India’s busiest stations for 15 years now. Its accuracy is a matter of pride for him.
Omkar Phatak & Anmol Kanojia
Video
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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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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Video: On Madras Day, learn the origins of the city’s old name
There are many theories as to how ‘Madras’ was arrived at but only one seems to be backed by evidence.
Scroll Staff
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Kashmir’s hip new cafes are finally giving its youth a place to network and shoot the breeze
The food and company on offer provide solace from the monotony of life in the Valley.
Rayan Naqash
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Watch: This disabled teenager sketches with her mouth and the detailing in her art is incredible
Her dream is to hold an art exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum in Canada.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Where have all the snake-charmers and street magicians gone? A Raj-era law might be to blame
As the Indian city has grown, it has pushed street performers to the fringes, or outside, to smaller towns.
Swati Janu
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This video created by animating old photos brings alive American cities from the early 1900s
A photo based animation project put together by Russian animator Alexey Zakharov.
Scroll Staff
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World’s first ‘slum museum’ to open in Mumbai’s Dharavi
The small mobile museum will be open for two months from February and feature objects manufactured in one of Asia’s biggest slums.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final