Culture
- Heritage Managers: Guardians of India’s Cultural Treasures CY
- Cultural Heritage Management: Emerging Career Opportunities and Changing Landscapes CY
- Timeless Gems: Classics of Hindi Theatre Naresh Gulati
- What you need to know about Jpeg Compression CY
- World Theatre Day: TMC’s Natak Fest is on with a different exhibition Naresh Gulati
Jul 18, 2024
An artist statement is a written document that summarises who you are and what your art is all about. As an artist, an artist statement can help introduce both you and your work to potential buyers, as well as to museum and gallery curators. A good artist statement should also provide a glimpse into your…
May 12, 2022
ભાવાનુકૂલ શબ્દો વડે તાઝગીભર્યાં ગીતો ગાતા આપણા ઉત્તમ કવિ ઉમાશંકર જોશીના એક કાવ્યનું સ્વરાંકન હિમાલી વ્યાસ નાયકના ભાવવાહી કંઠે અમર ભટ્ટના આલ્બમ ‘ગીતગંગોત્રી’માં છે. એનું રસપાન ગ્રીષ્મનું તાપમાન કંઇક સહ્ય બનાવે એવું છે. કાવ્યની ઊઘડતી પંક્તિઓ છે : લૂ, જરી તું ધીરે ધીરે વા, કે મારો મોગરો વિલાય! કોકિલા, તું ધીમે ધીમે ગા, કે મારો…
In modern Indian theatre, Ebrahim Alkazi stands like a colossus
Dr. S. D. Desai Aug 7, 2020
Ebrahim Alkazi (1925-2020), a theatre genius who can truly be called a legend in his field, passed away on August 5, at the age of 94. He shaped careers of a galaxy of actors who are celebrities of India in theatre and cinema. Born and brought up in India in a Saudi Arabian family in…
The Hollywood Blast in Corona TimesNaresh GulatiAug 4, 2020
The Hollywood, one might recall, started coming to our living rooms first with the growing cable TV and even more with better options and multiple choices later with the onset of the DTH, what with the sprawling dish antennas on…
Of youthful passion and star-crossed lovers on Shakespeare’s birthdayDr. S. D. DesaiApr 23, 2020
While the Globe is streaming free its second dramatic production Romeo and Juliet, today is 23rd April, the day William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is believed to have been born and died. One would seldom find a more spontaneous and intense expression…
Parasite: An awe-inspiring tragicomedy that latches on to you (no spoilers)Harshil ShahApr 9, 2020
A tumultuous journey from unforgiving comedy to horrific tragedy, Parasite is a cinematic master-piece in story telling. The movie won the top honours at Cannes, at Golden Globe and at the Oscars. Lets look into what makes this movie, great.…
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Abir’s First Take 2024Nov 24, 2024 - Dec 01, 2024
We are delighted to invite you to the 8th edition of Abir’s First Take 2024 -awards ceremony, starting at 5:30 PM. Your presence would be a tremendous source of encouragement for the young and emerging artists from across India, inspiring them to pursue their artistic passions with renewed enthusiasm. The exhibition, the result of six…
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How Tulika Books is creating impact in children’s lives through picture books
Nandini VarmaAug 21, 2019
A children’s book about a boy who feels like a girl. And about a child brought up by grandfathers. These are some of the stories published by Tulika Books, who have been making children’s picture books since 23 years. Little…
Dalgona Coffee: A worldwide social media trend about home-made café experience
Harshil ShahApr 2, 2020
While the lockdown has ignited various trends on social media, one that has received a major global following is #DalgonaCoffee. With thousands of posts on its name, here’s all you need to know about the Dalgona Coffee wave. I first…
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello—Artists or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters?
Harshil ShahNov 5, 2019
Did you ever wonder where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ characters got their names from? Well, your search is complete. Here is a brief introduction of the artists from whom the creators of TMNT took inspiration. Teenage mutant ninja turtles,…
The call of the mountains: orthopaedic Dr Yatin Desai’s advice on trekking
Himanshu NainaniMay 24, 2019
In this piece 64 year old Dr Yatin Desai, shares with CY his inspiring story of how to scale towering mountains with utmost ease and how this life adventure activity can shape human character and health. Chances are high that…