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TopicHabib Tanvir

Topic: Habib Tanvir

Danish Husain’s Habibnama more than a tribute to Habib Tanvir. It resurrects his voice, truth

Actor Danish Husain’s portrayal of Habib Tanvir in the play Habibnama was so powerful that it brought the late playwright’s friends to tears during a performance at Delhi’s Jawahar Bhawan.

Habib Tanvir’s Charandas Chor was led by Dalit actors from Chhattisgarh—and they owned the play

Habib Tanvir and His Legacy in Theatre, edited by Anjum Katyal and Javed Malick, features essays exploring the lasting impact of the thespian's work, which blended tradition with modernity.

Protest-hit Kolkata celebrates Habib Tanvir. He defied censors, shaped Indian theatre

‘Dekh Rahe Hain Nayan’, a three-day festival held in Kolkata on 30 August, celebrated Tanvir’s body of work. MK Raina, Naseeruddin Shah paid tribute to the theatre legend.

Habib Tanvir, the iconic playwright and director known for his work with tribal artists

Habib Tanvir travelled through the interiors of Chhattisgarh, meeting and working with local village artists, and used folk traditions in his plays.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.