A walk down the queer side of Varanasi | Debashish Paul’s first solo exhibition

[ad_1] “Varanasi feels like a very queer city to me,” says artist Debashish Paul, speaking of his adopted home where he presently lives and works since finishing his Masters’ in sculpture from the Banaras Hindu University in 2021. For his first solo exhibition, A Thousand Years of Dreaming, at Kolkata’s Emami Art, he channels “the playfulness, […]

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Chennai | A citizen group ‘plogs’ — jogs and picks up litter enroute

[ad_1] Chennai Ploggers | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Three weeks ago, Shanthni Mahalingam had visited Sathyam Cinemas to catch a film. “This person next to me ripped open a packet of popcorn seasoning and threw it on a freshly cleaned floor. Someone had just taken the effort to mop the place. It was heart-breaking to […]

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Tanishk Bagchi revamps Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 title track with Diljit Dosanjh and Pitbull

[ad_1] Tanishk Bagchi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement How do you make music that stands the test of time? In the age of social media hits and fleeting trends, music producer Tanishk Bagchi is aiming to answer this very question. His newest work, the title track to Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has been making some noise […]

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Mercedes Benz launches the new E-Class LWB business sedan

[ad_1] The new E-Class LWB | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB, available in three variants — E200, E220d, and E450 4MATIC — boasts cutting-edge features that redefine the luxury sedan segment. One of the key highlights is the MBUX super screen, a third-generation user interface equipped with artificial intelligence (AI). This […]

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Why photobooks are making the cut | As photographers are self-publishing, experimenting with travelling exhibitions and so on, these artworks are selling out quickly

[ad_1] For the past few months, my social media timeline has been awash with photobooks. There was the release of Anurag Banerjee’s The Songs of Our People, Aparna Nori’s How to Climb a Tree, Ritesh Uttamchandani’s Where are you, and Bharat Sikka’s Souvenir Shop. Srinivas Kuruganti’s Pictures in my Hand of a Boy I still […]

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Upcycled denim and occasion wear highlight Lakme Fashion Week 2024

[ad_1] In tandem with Navaratri and Durga Puja, a different festivity unfolded in Delhi: the latest edition of Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Hosted between October 9 and 13 across The Grand hotel in Delhi and a few off-site venues such as The Imperial hotel and […]

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An exhibition in Hyderabad by Khamir showcases batik craft of Kutch with a touch of modernity

[ad_1] A craftsman displays a fabric with batik design in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A team of young, accomplished artisans is in Hyderabad to share stories of the unique batik handicraft of Kutch and showcase products created with innovative patterns/designs. In collaboration with the Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT), the four-day exhibition Batik […]

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