Love conquers all
There are innumerable names to whom Kusum Choppra has dedicated her novel, but surely the first among them, the 'Spirit of Mastani', must be exulting. Mastani alone is shown as the faultless...
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the man who tried to rememberMakarand Sathe, translated by Shanta GhokalePenguin, 2012, pp 237, 399Achyut Athavale is an economist of some social standing. A speech of his results in a riot, leading...
View ArticleBrit lit and more
Britain is the theme for the 2012 spring edition of the magazine, 'Granta'. In the many stories that are depicted in this issue, the mood that prevails is that of a search for a new view of the former...
View ArticleFor the love of drama
At last, one of my 'when will this movie come out in a Criterion edition?' wish has been granted: Vanya on 42nd Street is now finally part of the Criterion Collection. (The Criterion edition, as I have...
View ArticleThrough the looking glass
Though glass is a challenging medium to work with, requiring an extraordinary level of technical skill, glass artist Josiah McElheny's creations strive to convey sophisticated ideas, writes judith h...
View ArticleGond art: Fusion of themes
A well-known tribal art that traces its roots to Madhya Pradesh is Gond art, characterised by its striking depiction of village themes, festivals and scenes inspired by nature. Nikki Singh, the...
View ArticleWho killed the star DJs?
It appears that the age of the Star DJs has come to an end. DJs like Tiesto, Paul Van Dyke, Daft Punk, Paul Okenfold became international phenomenon. Even today, there are a few like David Guetta who...
View ArticleFrozen in time
The photo of fleeing children, known famously as 'The Napalm Girl', recorded the horror of Vietnam war, and changed the life of the photographer as well as the photographed girl, writes Giridhar...
View ArticleBanking on immense talent
He played the marooned villager, Ganapa, in Girish Kasaravalli's Dweepa, tormented with inner emotions. He has also played the sorcerer Ramachandra Acharya in P Vasu's Aptharakshaka with equal ease. He...
View ArticleTicket to Kollywood
In the past many years, Tamil actors have been successful in Andhra Pradesh. However, there weren't many actors from the Telugu cinema industry who could make such an impact in Kollywood. Though films...
View ArticleMan for all seasons
Rajiv Vijayakar speaks to talented actor Boman Irani on his films, the challenge of being an actor, and the value of an Oscar and its possible impact on the Indian cinematic landscape.This actor...
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Structural analysisReally Big Things With Matt Rogers takes viewers on a journey to explore some of the most remarkable feats of engineering and the people who make them work.The show documents the...
View ArticleCall of the canteen
Eating in your school and college canteens is a fond memory that always brings a smile on your face. And if these memories are being revived by two of the most natural and affable hosts on television,...
View ArticleIn perfect composition
Srabanti Chakrabarti speaks to upcoming music composer Sachin Gupta of 'Doorie' fame, on his journey into the music industry and his experience so far.The recent past has witnessed an interesting trend...
View ArticleIndia's poet emperor
Bahadur Shah Zafar's is a story without any glory or heroism. While the rebels suspected him of siding with the British, the British accused him of leading the rebellion against them.However, he was a...
View ArticleShort story 2012
The annual Sunday Herald Short Story Competition, now into its fifth year, has received an overwhelming response from our readers. This year, we received over 500 entries. In terms of quality, the...
View ArticleTime for athletic world to shrink into The Globe
The world's athletes will be thronging the London Olympic Village in a few weeks' time and 'The Globe' will be there to greet them. Forget William Shakespeare, and the bard's thatched riverside theatre...
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Donald Lippincott is the first man to hold the official world record in the 100M and this year marks the centenary of his feat. It was on July 6, 1912 that the American ran the 100M in 10.6 seconds in...
View ArticleBolt and The Beast
The world record holder will not have it easy with compatriot Blake turning on the heat, writes Rajeev KMaurice Greene, the self-proclaimed psychic of world athletics, has made his prophecy for the...
View ArticleIn the footsteps of swimming heroes
If Brazilian swimmer Cesar Cielo wins gold in the 50 metres freestyle at London he won't just be retaining the Olympic title he won in Beijing, he will be emulating his heroes. Only two swimmers have...
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