Braided takes a close look at memory, loss and ageing through Mallar’s lens and focuses on relationships from our maternal lineage
Former model Sheetal Mallar isn’t afraid of ageing. Her first-ever photo book is proof
How the Parsee Gara, or Sari, has Chinese Influences and History Woven into its Fabric
Nineteenth century Parsee traders returned to India from Canton with embroidered silk cloth which was fashioned into unique saris which came to be known as garas
The Bigger Picture
Though his first film might not have made waves commercially, he hit the bullseye with his second offering, Newton. Director Amit Masurkar talks about the art of film-making and what he loves most about it
Nuanced Narratives
Frances Morris, Tate Modern’s first woman in charge, talks about the road ahead and her views on Indian art
Great Explorations
Her portraits, while beautifully cinematic in quality, document the degradation and exploitation of the land around us. Environmental writer and photographer Arati Kumar-Rao lays bare the ‘slow violence’ being inflicted on the South Asian biosphere, as she takes us on an eye-opening visual journey through her immersive travels...
Curses,Verses And A Literary Marvel
The tenth edition of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival was all about ancient histories, aspiring authors and honing the art of writing
Of Fiery Dragons, First Kisses And All Things Wilde
Margaret Atwood finds the beasts in Game of Thrones amusing…Stephen Fry’s wit is best experienced live…Ruskin Bond’s gentle demeanour is appealing. Discover the multifaceted power of literature at the ninth Zee Jaipur Literature Festival
A Fine Balance
Award-winning screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala’s VR documentary film, Yeh Ballet, chronicles a heart-warming tale in all its 360-degree glory
The Indie Actor
A poster girl for regional and art-house cinema, she is equally at ease doing Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Bengali films — and is sitting pretty with plum projects in her kitty. Actor Radhika Apte — who is passionate about acting but hates the trappings of fame — talks about the creative world that forms her universe
A Legacy Of Love
It’s the canonical Bollywood romance that established a new cinematic template for modern, multicultural love when it first hit the screens in 1995. Natashja Rathore demystifies the timeless appeal of Yash Raj Films’ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in her documentary, Still Rolling — The DDLJ Story (2016), and adds a new layer of meaning to memories of our favourite cult classic
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