Seeking self in the city of joy
Photographs create a frame of the world and the photographers place within it a personally composed fraction of time — a re-enactment in the theatre of memories. This can be said of Pablo Bartholomew’s incessant search for the self at the ongoing exhibition in the capital titled, “Calcutta Diaries”.
Chulbul Pandey inspires Soha
The out-of-the-ordinary holds a special appeal for Soha Ali Khan, and that also often plays a key role in her choosing a role. The actress is now all set to play a rustic cop, Inspector Shantipriya, in her upcoming film Joe Bhi Carva Lho.
Sexy sari with quirky spin
India has always celebrated colour but the dominance of vibrant, pop colours and kitschy motifs on the traditional silhouette — the sari — is relatively new. Once restricted to T-shirts and accessories, the quirk factor is now conquering the domain of saris.
Same history, different stories
It is an opportunity that every art curator wants. Last year Shrine Empire, a Delhi-based gallery, initiated the Art Scribes’ Award as an outreach programme that gave a chance to a young curator to explore Asian countries.
Pakistani beauty eyes Bollywood
Actress Sonya Jehan of Bollywood decent, who made her debut in Bollywood with the period epic romance, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story is being choosy to make a comeback. We recently caught up with the actor who was looking resplendent in a graceful green kurta, at a painting exhibition organised by an NGO, Routes 2 Roots.
Chris doles out biz gyaan on India trip
Thirty-four-year-old author, avid traveller, enterprenuer, and blogger Chris Guillebeau believes anybody can start a business with The $100 Startup. To test this belief, Guillebeau has been living out of a suitcase since he was 24. So far, he has been to 190 countries, but he wants to visit all the 193 countries before he turns 35.
Madhurima all set for B’wood debut
After being a regular face for several popular brands, and after acting in several documentaries and bagging a few roles in television, Madhurima Tuli is all set to enter Bollywood. We recently caught up with actress who was present in the capital for the promotion of her film Cigarette Ki Tarah.
Artist’s tryst with her soulful reality
Art is often a mode of introspection or self-analysis. Similarly, Vibha Maurya’s artworks narrate a tale of self-discovery. Talking about her upcoming exhibition, “Soulful Reality”, Vibha says, “Th exhibition brings together a collection of works made over a period of two years.”
Wintry capital charms Amit
Be it the melodic Iktara from Wake up Sid, the energetic Dilli Dilli from No One Killed Jessica or more recently Navrai Maajhi from English Vinglish, his music is now a part of almost every music lover’s playlist.
Spicy secrets of Lahore
Food to Lahoris is what a pen is to a writer or a credit card to a shopaholic. The city of Lahore tops the list when it comes to the proverbial Punjabi hospitality. It offers a wide range of gastronomic options. Delhiites can savour a host of dishes from the streets of Lahore at the ongoing Lahori Food Festival at Zune, Hilton, Janakpuri.