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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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Retiring Calcutta High Court judge credits RSS for shaping personality, says he is ready to go back
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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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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future