Epic Drama
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How William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a play that speaks to pandemics past and present
The spectre of plague and pandemic hung over much of the playwright’s life.
Elizabeth Schafer, The Conversation
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So many Ramayanas: A sehrabandhi melody now unsung and other scenes from Kumaon’s Ramlilas
A conversation with Himanshu Joshi, who has spent more than a decade working on a film about performances of the epic in the region.
Radhika Bordia
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From Mandir to Mahamari: Watching ‘Ramayan’ in turbulent times
In 1987, the TV series facilitated the marriage of Hindu politics and new technology. It now serves as the backdrop for a grim social and economic disaster.
Arvind Rajagopal
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Delhi HC denies bail to Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case, says allegations are ‘very serious’
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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IPL 2023, list of award winners: Shubman Gill gets MVP, Orange Cap; Mohammed Shami wins Purple Cap
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Cheap labour, not a higher standard of living: A new book examines the lives of factory workers
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In Adityanath’s Uttar Pradesh, organisers of daily Ramleela in Ayodhya scramble for funds
The long-running performance stopped in 2015 after state funding dried up. Organisers revived it in May, hoping the new government would offer support.
Faisal Fareed
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There’s a ‘King Arthur’ for every era. Too bad we’re living in Guy Ritchie’s time
The British director’s remake of the Arthur legend fails to establish any kind of coherent narrative.
Sylvie Magerstaedt, The Conversation
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Kunal Kapoor starrer ‘Veeram’ is based on Macbeth but its roots lie closer home: director Jayaraj
William Shakespeare, Kerala folkore and kalaripayittu have been fused together for Jayaraj’s ambitious epic drama.
Akshaya Pillai
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From discarded tents to oxygen tanks: Alarming video reveals garbage pile up at Mt Everest campsite
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Watch: Post-midnight celebrations by CSK fans across India as team wins fifth IPL title
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Watch: Actor Tiger Shroff shows off singing skills with a rendition of ‘Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)’
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Watch: Music band Foo Fighters joined by late drummer Taylor Hawkins’s son on the drums
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Watch: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ cast appears on London Comic Con stage through live holograms