The soft power of the region has given its new cultural entrepreneurs an increased presence in food, music and fashion
The wave of young indie Hindi filmmakers has a new player in Kanu Behl, whose debut Titli has found the approval of international critics
The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana bemoans the loss of its last legend Dhondutai Kulkarni (1927-2014), a vocalist who shunned the limelight in quiet pursuit of her music
Zarina Begum, the last pupil of Begum Akhtar, is testimony to the highs and lows of a life dedicated to gayaki
Art collector Kiran Nadar’s museum project aims to break barriers of art appreciation by attracting popular interest
The music channel returns to glory with the launch of MTV Indies
How the politically incorrect ethnic joke keeps us together in the great fraternity of laughter
Eve Ensler’s new play Emotional Creature calls on women to reclaim their emotions, but lacks the power of her classic Vagina Monologues