The play, directed by Danish Husain, begins when the poet was still Abdul Hayee, a boy from Ludhiana. It then moved toward his time as one of Bollywood’s most famous lyricists.
Edric Ong draws from the traditions and art of indigenous communities and transforms them into items of utility as well. Now, the practice is part of his sartorial expression.
The book, Swallowing the Sun, has been largely inspired by the life of Puri's parents. It is also an ode to the many forgotten freedom fighters of the country.
Swapna Liddle's lecture at IIC Delhi kicked off a series of events titled History of Water in Delhi: Politics, Prosperity, Culture and Belief. She said that water served a civilisational feature but was often overlooked.
The discussion at IIC almost became a scene directly out of 19th century England and Russia: Elites discussing the Great Game where two countries vie for influence in a region.
The DDA claims that Dhaula Kuan’s Shahi Masjid and the nearby qabristan and madrasa stand on a protected forest area. Now Delhi High Court will decide its fate.
‘Critical Zones’, a travelling exhibition that blends art and science to provoke conversations about climate change, is currently on display at the Max Mueller Bhavan in Delhi.
Architect CP Kukreja was only 32 years old in 1969 when his vision for JNU was selected from 68 entries. The outrage over his selection went right up to the office of PM Indira Gandhi.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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