Ustad Ali Akbar Khan once said that when you have to play Marwa, a raag of twilight, you have to imagine stones crying in distress, waiting for the night. With that imagery, it’s hard to think of playing Marwa in bright sunlight. In the classical music tradition, predominantly in the North, it was spelt out […]
“Theatre is like my comfort food, dal chawal, something I want to return to as often as I can.” Kumud Mishra is conscious of the similes he uses to describe his first love. “Theatre offers me challenges that I get only once in five years in films.” The latest is Saanp Seedhi, a thriller in […]
The UK government has committed £20 million ($25.8 million) to support commercial drone services and the development of “flying taxis.” The initiative aims to advance new technologies and streamline regulations, potentially allowing air taxis to operate by 2028.The transport ministry announced that £16.5 million will be allocated to the Civil Aviation Authority from 2025-26 to […]
From the play Still Dancing April 11 is observed as World Parkinson’s Day, and Movement Mantra and Third Half Theatre’s play Still Dancing — An Ode to Movement aims to bring awareness about the neurodegenerative condition. The play was written to inspire hope and resilience among people with Parkinson’s and their families. After performances in […]
India’s monarchical dynasties, once ruling large portions of the subcontinent, were in effect eradicated with the nation’s declaration as a republic in 1947. With India’s independence, the monarchy system was abolished de jure and democracy was in the spotlight. Even though royal rule has ceased, numerous offspring of these previously influential families remain living in […]
Parveen Sultana performing in Bengaluru Begum Parveen Sultana is 75. Her cheeks may be less rounded but her smile remains intact. She is as graceful and strikingly dressed, including a string of jasmine adorning her hair, as before. Most importantly, her enchanting voice seems untouched by time. Performing for Bhoomija Foundation’s Holi Re! in Bengaluru […]
Actor Shane Nigam | Photo Credit: File We had previously reported that Shane Nigam’s 25th film is written and directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam, and it also stars Preethi Asrani and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj in prominent roles. The makers have now announced the film’s release date. Taking to social media, the makers confirmed that the untitled film’s […]
Ryan Williams scored Bengaluru FC’s third goal as the team crushed Mumbai City FC in the ISL playoff in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR On yet another magical night of knockout football for Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Gerard Zaragoza’s men spanked Mumbai City FC 5-0 to enter the […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that rising attacks on Tesla owners and businesses are being fueled by political rhetoric.In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Special Report Thursday, Musk argued that the real culprits are not just the individuals carrying out acts of vandalism but those spreading anti-Tesla narratives.“The real problem is […]
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has provided an update on Jasprit Bumrah’s recovery, stating that the star pacer is still recuperating from his back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. “Everyone is available except for Bumrah. Like I said in my last interview as well, it’s on a daily basis that […]
