Art and Culture

India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

Political and diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka have adversely affected cultural relations between the two countries
Feb 19

The Man – Shyam Benegal

A personal memoir that gives a peep into the mind of an institution named Shyam Benegal
Dec 28

November Rain: A Legendary Rock Love Story

Released in 1992, November Rain by Guns N’ Roses became a cinematic rock opera, marking a pivotal moment in music history
Nov 12

India sparkle in Saudi cultural festival

India and Saudi Arabia’s bilateral relationship, rooted in trust and mutual benefit, has recently expanded across society, culture, security, and economics.
Oct 28

How religion still means power in ‘secular’ Turkey

The Hagia Sophia is a permanent symbol of Turkey’s mixture […]
Oct 27

Brasilia-A city that speaks for itself and its builders

Marcal Costa and Oscar Niemeyer, backed by Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek built Brasilia from scratch like India’s Chandigarh. Did the capital meet its social objectives that drove Niemeyer? History thinks otherwise.
Jul 26

50 years of Thick as a Brick: Is it still the best rock album ever?

The album, Thick as a Brick, is housed in a faux 12-page multi-paged folded newspaper titled The St. Cleve Chronicle & Linwell Advertiser (dated Friday, January 7, 1972). The newspaper is densely packed with references that bear upon the lyrics of the album. It was revolutionary idea, which paid off
Mar 24
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