Art & Culture
The Beatles are Fifty
Shovon Chowdhury
What can you possibly say about The Beatles that hasn’t been said before?
Propaganda on a Screen Near You
Entertainment in Tamil Nadu is almost entirely motivated by politics, and the DMK is nowhere near loosening its grip on audiences.
The Pete Beat
He may have made James Bond move to his beat, yet percussionist Pete Lockett says he’s still learning.
Desert Rose
Rukma Bai defied convention and faced ostracism to sing in public. Fame may have brought her acceptance from her fellow villagers, but they still won’t let their women follow in her footsteps.
10 Things Music Owes The Beatles
More cool info on the Fab Four, just in case you've missed it all before.
Life on the Dunes
Photographer Gauri Gill’s images of Rajasthan are distinct for their absence of colour. She says that would have just got in her way.
Fighting to Tell a Tale
For 125 years, the families of Surabhi have been making sacrifices just to ensure that the show goes on. But now, they won’t last much longer without some help.
Love, Sex Aur Censor
In the final days before the release of his film Love, Sex Aur Dhokha, director Dibakar Banerjee gave Open full access to his life.
When Hitler Took a Bow
Shantigopal Pal rewrote jatra history by taking Hitler, Lenin and Marx to Bengal’s villages. As he takes his final bow, it’s time for a standing ovation.
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