Art & Culture
Hope Slips for the Rope Trick
Rahul Pandita
This man brought alive a centuries old magic trick that once had the world agape in amazement. Now, he struggles to make ends meet
Gems in the Junkyard
Pavan KJ photographs the broken parts that cars leave behind in junkyards. But why does the scrap speak more than the painted metal?
Not Just Another Brick in the Wall
The Purana Qila is no longer just a scenic backdrop to the annual dance festival, Ananya: The Unparalleled. It’s playing a starring role in many performances.
‘I’m a Remote Addict’
Amitabh Bachchan, who’s returning to television as Bigg Boss host, talks about the joys of the small screen and the Internet
The Poet Turns Muse
Those familiar with Rabindranath Tagore’s works will be surprised, shocked even, to find his poems reinterpreted in modern choreographies by noted Odissi and Bharatanatyam dancers.
Mother India, Reloaded
Mehboob Khan’s classic is now MI21, a wordless, 45-minute recital of live music set to clips from the movie.
Future of the Ghost Movie
Tulsi Ramsay, the father of Indian ghost dramas, explains the rules of the game
The Curious Case of Shobhalal vs Shobhalal
What happens when your identity is stolen and used by another man? The true story of one Shobhalal is behind the film, Mohandas, which premieres 4 September
The Life and Mime of Jogesh Dutta
After 53 years and countless laughs, the Charlie Chaplin of Kolkata took his final bow before the audience. Silently, as always
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