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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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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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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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Dance

Swayam Prakasha Kirana: When Tantra Meets Kathak

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH A Dance-Theatre Recital Like No Other The other day, I received an invitation to an unconventional—perhaps even quaint—dance-theatre recital. The theme was remarkable, certainly off the beaten track. Titled Swayam Prakasha Kirana (lit. “the light of self-manifestation”), the presentation draws inspiration from the profound philosophy of the Dasha Mahavidya Tantra. This subject is highly complex, intensely philosophical, and deeply psychological, which is why few dare … Continue reading Swayam Prakasha Kirana: When Tantra Meets Kathak

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Music

Barnini Sen: High Optimism About  Past, Present & Future

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH This is another installment in our series profiling prominent female vocalists who have made the National Capital their home. I first encountered Barnini Sen at a musical soirée organized by the local Bengali community. Later, I had the pleasure of hearing her perform at a women’s cultural club we both frequent. Music came to Barnini as naturally as breathing. Growing up in … Continue reading Barnini Sen: High Optimism About  Past, Present & Future

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Books

‘Bangalore Blues’

A welcome speech by Kaustav Bhattacharyya at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bangalore for a discussion on the book ‘Bangalore Blues’ in the presence of its author, Kirtana Kumar Good Evening!! Namaskara!! Suswagatham!! Warm welcome to you Ladies and Gentlemen to this debut edition of Literary Evenings at the Four Seasons Hotel. I am highly thankful to the General Manager Mr. Biswajit Chakraborty for hosting … Continue reading ‘Bangalore Blues’

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Civil Service

A Tale Told By An Idiot

BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA ‘A TALE TOLD BY AN IDIOT’ – RP ‘RON’ NORONHA – FASCINATING & GRIPPING READ My mind reflected upon the fact that I could not manage to pen a single article on ICS (Indian Civil Service) officers despite that fact that it writ large in my imagination as a theme in my doctoral dissertation.  There is too much a close association … Continue reading A Tale Told By An Idiot

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Events, Music

A Musical Extravaganza in the Indian Capital

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH This winter, music lovers and culture enthusiasts in New Delhi and its surrounding areas were treated to a spectacular mega musical event during a chilly mid-November weekend. The inaugural World Music Concert was organized by the Bengal Association, an autonomous body dedicated to preserving Bengali language, music, and cultural heritage for millions in the diaspora. The venue for this grand occasion was … Continue reading A Musical Extravaganza in the Indian Capital

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