Sep 17, 2018
Venturing to capture the range and depth of poet Zaverchand Meghani’s stature in a two-hour performance is like trying to hold a roaring ocean in your hand. All you get to do is to have a palmful of water which…
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Meghani Sarvaani gives a taste of the poet’s life and work
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A Young Vocalist presents Engrossing Morning Ragas
Sep 18, 2017
Time stopped, nearly so, when Omkar Dadarkar recited 10.40 onwards for over two hours at Vishwakosh under the aegis of its Lalit Kala Kendra and Agastya Foundation on Sunday. Viraj and Amar Bhatt had held the programme in the morning…
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Maargadarshan Makes Metaphoric Communication
Sep 18, 2017
In the tradition of Absurd Drama, we have the legacy of a few dramatic works conceived of in their creators’ most introverted moments post-WW II when they were in turmoil. Like lightning, they blaze a trail to understanding aspects of…
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National Award winning actor Irrfan Khan dies at the age of 54
Harshil Shah
Apr 29, 2020
One of India’s most celebrated actors, Irrfan Khan known for his expressive eyes, died after succumbing to a long battle with cancer. He was 54. A gaping void has been left in the Indian film industry as one of India’s…
Of youthful passion and star-crossed lovers on Shakespeare’s birthday
Dr. S. D. Desai
Apr 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…
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…