“The Open Frame”, Chetan Shah's documentary on artist S.G. Vasudev, traces his journeyHow do you reconcile the static nature of art with the kineticism of film? One way out is to douse the creative process in incubatory drama, like the countless movies where the artist.
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Portrait of an artist
Posted by Jenni (#1) 215 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
New results from the analysis of paddy grains found in the Porunthal graveyard archaeological site prove that writing systems in India were in existence in the 5th Century BC, predating the arrival of Asoka, according to history professor at the Pondicherry University and director of the excavation project at Porunthal K. Rajan.
Students at their musical best
Posted by Jenni (#1) 216 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
But, a few budding disciples of the ‘Mozart of Madras' almost pulled off the impossible with an amazing exposition of Western classical music at the grand finale of AbilityFest 2011, the four-day India International Disability Film Festival hosted by Ability Foundation.
My five In drama
Posted by Jenni (#1) 216 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
In a drama set in 1954 U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) sets out to investigate the escape of a murderess from an asylum for criminals. The story follows his investigation, taking us through his past, and the startling truths it leads to
Festive shopping
Posted by Jenni (#1) 217 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
In the profusion of high-value Sambhalpuri ikat saris, palm-leaf craft, Rajasthani lac bangles and Saharanpur's jaali brass in-lay furniture and artefacts, one can discern touches of innovation and a melding of craft skills from different parts of the country.
Playing king
Posted by Jenni (#1) 217 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
Mohan Maharishi talks to Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty about returning to acting after over 30 years with Andha Yug, the historic play to be staged after half a century at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium this Saturday
Urdu ghazal loses its sheen
Posted by Jenni (#1) 218 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
She stood near him, her fragile figure trying to be resolute. Big, dark glasses covered her eyes, which were filled with sadness and tears. It had been nearly 24 hours since her husband, known to the world as ghazal maestro, Jagjit Singh passed away after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
A creative genius who lets his work talk
Posted by Jenni (#1) 218 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
While settling down on a nondescript chair for an impromptu tête-à-tête in a room teeming with young fans of Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, Sabu Cyril never gave the impression of being the most-sought-after art director in the film industry straddling several languages.