Art and Culture

Dharmendra: The Eternal Hero Who Stole India’s Heart

A heartfelt tribute to an icon whose humility, talent and warmth touched countless lives deeply
Nov 25

Finger-lickin’ food and the civilising mission

When the newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani was recently mocked for eating with his hands, it exposed the enduring afterlife of colonial hierarchies.
Nov 10

Asha Bhosle at 92: The Timeless Voice Lives On

From soulful ghazals to spirited rock ’n’ roll, the legendary singer continues to enchant with her unmatched versatility and enduring charm
Sep 08

His Voice Will Never Die: Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchan Hai

Bhupinder’s soulful, unique voice carried a Sufi spirit and poetic depth, too intense and melancholic for mainstream Hindi film playback singing conventions
Jul 17

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
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