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Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: How is a mridangam made?
An Indian percussion instrument, mridangam, also known as 'Deva Vadyam' or the divine instrument is a key part of the Carnatic music ensemble.
Smitha Nair & Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: A Mumbai choir celebrates the spirit of Christmas by singing carols for charity
The story of Stop Gaps, and its conductor Alfred J D’souza, whose ‘Festival of Festive Music’ brings together choral groups from across the country.
Shibika Suresh & Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: Travelling in the Super Dense Crush Load of Mumbai’s local trains during rush hour
Every day, 75 lakh passengers commute on the local trains in Mumbai. Here is a glimpse of the Super Dense Crush Load.
Astha Rawat, Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan & Sujit Lad
Trending
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What does the summary expulsion of an Opposition MP say about Parliamentary democracy in India?
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A new book examines the ‘jali’ – from 17th-century Mughal architecture to modern designs
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‘The Sikh Next Door’: A rich study of a complex community as it grows in space, time, representation
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The mystery of Snowa Borno: A Finnish woman who writes in Hindi, or a male writer’s nom de plume?
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‘The Muslim Secular’: This book argues that Muslims contribute equally to Indian secularism
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Watch how Mumbai grooved to silent garba this Navaratri
Garba organisers in Mumbai have adopted a new trend this Navaratri to beat the 10pm loud music deadlines
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan, Sujit Lad & Omkar Phatak
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Watch: The story of New Delhi’s puppeteers who have been hit hard by a demolition drive in the city
500 structures in Kathputli Colony, which traditionally has been a puppeteers’ colony, were razed down amid a demolition drive by Delhi Development Authority.
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: In the tech age, how viable is a business of repairing typewriters?
SK Chawla’s company has been working on, repairing, re-modelling typewriters for last 60 years.
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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‘At top of the very good boy list’: King Charles gets Santa’s approval ahead of Christmas
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Watch: Actors Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway reminisce about working together in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
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Caught on CCTV: Close shave for shoppers as speeding SUV crashes through glass doors of UK store
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Watch: This Mumbai police station has turned into a home for street dogs thanks to a senior officer
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Watch: Adventure sportsperson plunges nearly 1,000 feet off world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai
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Video: What does it take to run a momo stall in New Delhi
The business of running a road side momo stall in East Delhi
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: On World Book Day, does the roadside bookseller make a profit in the age of e-books?
The setup alone costs nearly Rs 1.5 lakhs, so do they break even?
Shone Satheesh & Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
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Video: Feast your senses with the rich marine biodiversity that thrives on Mumbai’s (clean) beaches
If you look closely, you will find rare species of crabs, octopus, jellyfish and more on the city’s vast coastline - but only if the beaches are litter-free.
Venkataraghavan Rajagopalan
The Reel
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In Ken Loach’s ‘The Old Oak’, a solidarity that transcends differences
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In animated film ‘The Siren’, a reminder that ‘democracy and peace are never eternal’
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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‘Kadak Singh’ review: A soft look at deception
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‘Joram’ review: Man-on-the-run thriller stumbles to its destination