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Dance

Ambali  Praharaj’s Lifelong Tryst With Dance

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH I first encountered danseuse Ambali Praharaj last year (2024) in “Echoes of Narcissus,” a production by Delhi’s Nirvana Dance Academy. Based on the Greek legend, the performance featured Ambali as Liriope, mother of the beautiful protagonist. Her lithe, graceful movements and expressive portrayal of love, anxiety, and suffering were captivating. Later, over coffee on a chilly November morning, she spoke passionately about … Continue reading Ambali  Praharaj’s Lifelong Tryst With Dance

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Books, Film

Mrs Dalloway

BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA Celebrating centenary year of Mrs Dalloway the novel & the 1997 film – a literary evening at the Hotel Den in Bengaluru Recently the literary Bibliophiles and lovers of English Literature gathered on a nice cold pleasant Friday Afternoon at the Hotel Den in Bengaluru to celebrate the centenary year of Mrs Dalloway the Virginia Woolf novel.  The celebrations included a … Continue reading Mrs Dalloway

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Art

Speaking Art Exhibition: Giving Voice to Young Artists

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Early winter in Delhi, the National Capital, is always regarded by Delhiwallahs (local inhabitants) as a harbinger of glad tidings. This time was no different. One of the first major events was the Speaking Art Fair, held at the prestigious National School of Drama in central Delhi. Organized by a Gurugram-based NGO of the same name, the five-day event witnessed a heavy … Continue reading Speaking Art Exhibition: Giving Voice to Young Artists

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Food

Bottling the Green Gold

BY RASHMI PATANI The Olfactory Memory of a Konkan Summer For generations, the first true sign of summer for many of India’s old families is not the calendar, but the arrival of the aapus—the Devgad Hapus mangoes—from their ancestral groves. It is a scent memory so potent, so deeply woven into the fabric of childhood, that it defies description. Until now. Master perfumer Neela Vermillion, in … Continue reading Bottling the Green Gold

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Outdoors

The Grand Indian Outing: Reviving the Art of the Shikar Picnic

BY JAMES VAUGHAN There is a scene from a bygone era, immortalized in old family albums and fading memories: a lavish spread laid out on the grounds of a hunting lodge in Ranthambore, or perhaps by the lake in Udaipur. It was more than a meal; it was a mobile durbar, a testament to hospitality and style. This is the legacy that the master craftsmen … Continue reading The Grand Indian Outing: Reviving the Art of the Shikar Picnic

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Books, Health

Dr Sujata Kelkar Shetty’s ‘Resilience Decoded’ is an Essential Guide for Parents

BY RAKESH SINHA Parenting in the modern age can feel like navigating a relentless storm of academic pressure, social media, and bewildering adolescent behaviour. Dr Sujata Kelkar Shetty’s Resilience Decoded, published by Penguin Random House, arrives as a much-needed lighthouse, cutting through the fog with the precision of a scientist and the warm, pragmatic wisdom of a mother who has been in the trenches. The book’s … Continue reading Dr Sujata Kelkar Shetty’s ‘Resilience Decoded’ is an Essential Guide for Parents

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Bio

Five Decades in US: His “Dil” is still Hindustani

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Fifty-four years ago, he left the shores of his native land with just a few dollars in his pocket and dreams in his eyes, traveling to a new country in search of success and a better life. He had jumped midstream into what became popularly known as the Brain Drain syndrome. Today, decades later, he cannot stop smiling as he reflects on … Continue reading Five Decades in US: His “Dil” is still Hindustani

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Books, Health

Dear to the Muses

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH A Conversation with Dr. Indira Das I first met her at a ladies’ club where we pursued diverse cultural activities. She presented a piece of Romantic English poetry. We encountered each other multiple times at various concerts, dance recitals, and film festivals held throughout the year in the city. A common acquaintance told me she was an eminent gynaecologist. Later, at a … Continue reading Dear to the Muses

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Events

India’s Iconic Mango Festival Turns 13

PRESS RELEASE: From Uttar Pradesh Orchards to Global Plates Celebrating Sustainability, Culinary Innovation, and Cultural Heritage Sitapur & Lucknow, India | June–July 2025— The Mango Festival, one of India’s most loved celebrations of the “King of Fruits,” has just marked its 13th anniversary with spectacular editions in Sitapur and an upcoming showcase in Lucknow on 12 & 13 July. Organized by Lucknow Farmers Market, this … Continue reading India’s Iconic Mango Festival Turns 13

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Events

Celebrating the 164th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

Recently, a gathering of literary and intellectually inclined individuals in Bengaluru convened at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate the literary and cultural legacy of India’s Poet Laureate, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, on his 164th birth anniversary. The event took place on the warm, sunny afternoon of May 10, 2025. The distinguished panel of speakers included: Dr. Kaustav Bhattacharyya, columnist for Country Squire Magazine (Indian Edition), delivered … Continue reading Celebrating the 164th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

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