Desi designers set for London ramp
Alchemy, a five-day event to be hosted by the British Council, starts on April 19 at the Southbank Centre and Royal Festival Hall in London.
Filmmakers welcome new censor categories
The information and broadcasting ministry is all geared up to expand censor classification to notify about sleaze and violence in films.
‘Bollywood has no place for Ninjas’
After scorching the ramp for more than a decade, model Tinu Verghis will now be seen on the big screen. However, it’s not going to be a Bollywood film.
Epics reloaded in a modern avatar
Celebrated poet and lyricist Gulzar, who has translated his friend Pawan K.
Crazy honking rules the road
Honking is considered rude the world over but it seems a must do thing in India. We love to blow our “trumpet” the moment we hit the road.
Escape fest spells funtasy
A run-up to the annual Escape Festival, Escape to Zorba, Delhi, is a two-day mini festival (March 24-25) that will build up to the main festival that’s held in May in Naukuchiatal.
Authors talk about joy of writing, and writer’s block
At the ongoing Penguin India’s Spring Fever Literature Festival, the sixth day saw columnist and television presenter Sunil Sethi discuss the joys and pains of writing with authors Rahul Bhattacharya
Road to National Award wasn’t easy for Ashvin
After being nominated for the Oscars in 2004 and other prestigious awards for his film Little Terrorist, director Ashvin Kumar recently won the National Award for the best film on social issues.
Fashion for young turns bold, risqué
It seems that offensive is the new kitsch.
Budget gets mixed response from city
The much-awaited event of the year is over. While many see the budget to be pro-aam aadmi and “pragmatic”, others find it very disappointing.