Sep 23, 2019
Abhinay Banker, an actor, a director, a writer, a teacher and most recently an RJ, is one of the most recognisable faces of our city’s already rich history of performing arts. In this piece, we map his journey. The first…
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- Journey of Abhinay Banker : A thespian playing multiple roles
- Alyque Padamsee: the ad-guru behind the iconic ‘Lalitaji’ and ‘Hamara Bajaj’ campaigns passes away at 90
Nov 19, 2018
The Gujarati-origin ad maker, Alyque Padamsee, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the age of 90. Known for his iconic work in Indian advertising and some path breaking creativity in theatre Padamsee is among the leading creative brains in India’s…
- Hindi Cinema’s Charismatic Icon Vinod Khanna Passes Away
Apr 27, 2017
Veteran Actor, Filmmaker and Politician Vinod Khanna passed away today morning after his struggle with Cancer. Khanna in his hey days, was extremely popular and enjoyed an enviable fan following. He has won Two FilmFare Awards for his work in Hindi Films. It…
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2016 accorded to the Doyen Actor Kasinathuni Viswanath
Apr 25, 2017
Image Source: The Hindu Eminent actor and moviemaker Kasinathuni Viswanath renowned for his award-winning films in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil has been dedicated with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2016 for his flawless inputs in Indian film industry. The award will…
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Why Netflix clicks with audiences and filmmakers alike Nandini Varma Jun 14, 2019
Streaming platforms like Netflix have enabled new cinema to emerge in exciting ways and these often turn out to be great alternatives to mainstream cinema. What makes this phenomenon possible? We explore. I’m 10 minutes into watching Nanette on Netflix…
Heritage homes in Ahmedabad host Airbnb guests Himanshu Nainani May 31, 2019
Check out some highly rated heritage Airbnb properties in Ahmedabad that are more than a century old but don’t cost a fortune! Enjoy the basic amenities of a hotel while you revel in the local cuisine, colour and hospitality. The…
Shubigi Rao selected to curate the fifth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2020 Himanshu Nainani May 29, 2019
Let’s know Shubigi Rao, who has recently been selected as the curator for the 2020 Kochi Muziris Biennale, for her “exceptional acumen and inventive sensibilities” The format of the art biennale to showcase contemporary visual art, across the world is modeled on…
The call of the mountains: orthopaedic Dr Yatin Desai’s advice on trekking Himanshu Nainani May 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…