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
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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Muslims think namaaz legitimises terrorism, abducting Hindu girls, says Ramdev
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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
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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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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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
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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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Motorsport: Ford to return to Formula One in 2026 following a team-up with Red Bull
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Premier League: Mikel Arteta confident about Arsenal’s chances after January transfer window
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WPL: Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer join Mithali Raj as support staff for Gujarat Giants
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Boxing: India climb to third spot in IBA world boxing rankings
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Thailand Masters: B Sai Praneeth loses against Li Shi Feng in quarterfinals, India’s campaign ends