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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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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‘What does it take / to let go?’: There’s a new anthology of English haikus written by Indian poets
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Portraits of India’s people by a Flemmish artist who lived on the margins of 18th-century Calcutta
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Congress to decide Indian cricket team based on religion, claims PM Modi
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PM Modi’s claim of dramatically enhancing India’s global standing a ‘mirage’, says report
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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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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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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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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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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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Badminton: India to host World Junior Badminton Championships 2025 in Guwahati
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to compete in India for first time since Tokyo Olympics
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League