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Art & Culture

The Greedy Actress

What sets her apart, says Vidya Balan, is her need to grab roles that demand what few others can deliver

Another Pakistani Invasion

Nuanced family dramas from across the border break the monotony of Indian soap operas on television

Remembrance of things to come

Stretching from Partition through recent violence against women, the work of Amar Kanwar is a constant conversation with history. The reclusive artist explains why

That sassy girl

Just three films old, Alia Bhatt is the new rage in Bollywood. Is she more than the daddy’s daughter?

Pursuit of precision

Bangalore-based artists Aparna Rao and Soren Pors use technology to explore the mysteries of modern life

Northeast Central

The soft power of the region has given its new cultural entrepreneurs an increased presence in food, music and fashion

The unconventional gaze

The wave of young indie Hindi filmmakers has a new player in Kanu Behl, whose debut Titli has found the approval of international critics

Of silent significance

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

The Other Song of Dusk

Zarina Begum, the last pupil of Begum Akhtar, is testimony to the highs and lows of a life dedicated to gayaki

For the love of common people

Art collector Kiran Nadar’s museum project aims to break barriers of art appreciation by attracting popular interest

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