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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing