Art And Life
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‘On tolerance’: Publisher-poet Naveen Kishore on the dilemmas of the artistic intellect
Kishore reflects on learning the virtue of staying close to one’s belief and one’s practice.
Naveen Kishore
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Nature, nostalgia and exile: Neeraj Bakshi’s paintings reflect universal suffering
The reclusive painter’s art foregrounds his experience of displacement during the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and urges global camaraderie.
Imran Muzaffar
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In the swirling currents of artist Hari Katragadda’s ‘Lost River’, life and death by the Ganga
His work capturing the ecological and social contradictions and tragedies bears the literal imprint of the sludge and polluted waters of the sacred river.
Ranjit Hoskote
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Opinion: What does ‘justice’ mean to writers, poets, and ‘ordinary’ citizens?
‘My only grouse with the word banal is that it is no longer adequate in the way it describes evil,’ writes publisher and poet Naveen Kishore.
Naveen Kishore
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Transformation of the goddess and clay: Naveen Kishore’s photos capture hues of conflict
Kishore maintains that his photographs are not documentation; it is instead representations of time and art as he sees it.
Rajosmita Roy
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Raj-era painter Sita Ram went unnoticed for decades. Now, an art curator may have found his protege
An anonymous artist who worked for a British official in India reflects Sita Ram’s distinct picturesque style.
JP Losty
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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How to appreciate the small things in life: Lessons from cartoonist Ramya Sriram’s stick figures
Her minimalist characters also deal with weighty subjects such as women’s empowerment, depression and environmental conservation.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Baskets, boats and bridges: An exhibition in Delhi showcased lives woven around bamboo
The exhibition featured the bamboo culture of the North Eastern states of India.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Video: A Taiwanese barista can turn your cup of coffee into an art work of your choice
Chang Kuei-fang can infuse your cup of coffee with a fancy, frothy design in 10 minutes.
Reuters
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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An exhibit at the Karachi Biennale has sparked an intense debate about art and elitism
Has Pioneer Book House been appropriated by the artist community as a space to exercise their own privilege?
Hamna Zubair
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Watch: This is how John Berger (1926-2017) changed the way the world looks at art
'The Art of Looking' is a final documentary tribute to the art critic, writer and poet who gave us 'Ways of Seeing.'
Scroll Staff
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An artist-writer marries the sweetness of a Bengali dessert and the saltiness of nostalgia
Mimi Radhakrishnan's protagonist is named after a popular and intricate Bengali sweet, 'lavangalatika'.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis