In this photo series we visit, among others, the AK Block pandal, which is based on the theme of rainwater conservation.
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Started as a low-profile student festival in 1993 formerly known as Diaksziget (Student Island), the musicians and artists showcased in this festival over the years have helped it to evolve into one of the major music festivals in the world almost equivalent to the Burning Man fest.
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Rata Tata was known in the industry circuit as a reserved, humble and private person who did not like to display his wealth or power, cared for the company’s employees, was an ardent animal lover and was also known to be a man of steely resolve.
When the Bengal government announced that it was withdrawing tram services almost overnight except for one showpiece route (compared to 37 just 15 years ago), the argumentative Bengali rediscovered her voice
Artifacts from the Anglo-Kuki war at Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum offer deep historical insights
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The release of two men accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, who were welcomed by supporters after being granted bail, has sparked public discussion. The reception they received has raised attention to the ongoing legal proceedings and investigation.
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The joint statement released by Poland said they "strongly condemn" recent attacks on the UNIFIL peacekeepers, Israel is not named by the 34 countries
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The character of Raavan has resisted the imposition of a singular narrative of him
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Will the competing images of Ram and Raavan influence India’s political future?
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The ordinary Tamil carries the image of Raavan as an extraordinarily accomplished person coming to an inglorious end because of his irrational passion for a woman who detests him
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The Asurs in Jharkhand, who hold Raavan and Mahishasur in high regard, have been protesting against burning their effigies
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In some strands of Gond folk history, Raven is an administrative post similar to MLAs and MPs of modern-age democracy
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Those who have come on stage to enact the king who abducted Sita perhaps know that the legacy of Raavan extends more than what a stage or a performance can hold
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A poem by Meera Nair
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In Sri Lanka, there is no mythological version of the Ramayana. Raavan’s world was more than that
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As Raavan lay dying, Ram told Lakshman to learn from his defeats. Ram hailed him a great scholar and said there is no enemy or enmity when the war is over
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Ashutosh Rana speaks to Outlook on his performance as Raavan in Humare Ram
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The personification of Raavan as a Dravidian king and a symbol of resistance plays a vital role in Tamil Nadu’s political history
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Inspired by the 12th-century Kamba Ramayanam by Tamil poet Kamban, Valmiki’s Ramayana and Shashi Raj Kavoor’s play Ekadashanana, a dance performance boldly challenges the traditional portrayal of Raavan.
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Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister-in-waiting of J&K, knows the burden of this victory and what lies ahead for the region
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The Haryana poll results also mark the end of dynasty politics in Haryana.
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Rata Tata was known in the industry circuit as a reserved, humble and private person who did not like to display his wealth or power, cared for the company’s employees, was an ardent animal lover and was also known to be a man of steely resolve.
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An Islamic preacher had raised the allegation that by shaking hands with a man who was not a blood relative, a female college student had committed adultery
What Keeps Bhavish Aggarwal Up at Night—Founder’s Fetish or Place in History?
India suffered a nine-run defeat at the hands of defending champions Australia in match No. 18 of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup at Sharjah Cricket Ground in Sharjah on Sunday, October 13
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Vasan Bala’s directorial is marred by bland writing
Gen Z is more than a punchline: Recent media reduces a generation to shallow stereotypes while dodging the deeper issues of modern life.
The Ananya Panday-starrer is by turns riveting and dated in commentary
The once-enchanting show feels too manicured to charm
Gen Z is more than a punchline: Recent media reduces a generation to shallow stereotypes while dodging the deeper issues of modern life.
The Ananya Panday-starrer is by turns riveting and dated in commentary
The once-enchanting show feels too manicured to charm
Kunal Kamra, an erstwhile shitposting guru, traces his journey of being an active citizen and the importance of the legal route while challenging the Indian government.
Vishal Bhardwaj’s film Haider, released ten years ago, remains as relevant now as it was then because it shows nothing is ‘normal’ in Kashmir
While Bollywood capitalises on Kashmir, the regional film industry struggles to find financial support
Ashutosh Rana speaks to Outlook on his performance as Raavan in Humare Ram
The 70th National Film Festival was held on Tuesday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Aattam- The Play won the Best Film award, and Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh shared the Best Actress award for their work in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express.
In an interview with author, journalist and activist Revati Laul, artist Shubhra Chaturvedi discusses the process of creating her art
The 1970s killings are turned into a needlessly measured series
The Todd Phillips musical aims for bold gambles but ends up unprovocative and listless
Fatima Juned’s photo exhibition Taaro’n Ke Darmeyan is an ode to the disappearing art of Muqaish and its invisible women artisans.
Not Today explores suicide prevention and mental health with care and empathy
The hat-wearing photo of Bhagat Singh, born this week over a century ago, is how we remember him visually. Punjabi writer Amarjit Chandan traced its history and the memory it evokes in an essay published in the Preetlari magazine in March 1988
At the outset, the top court asked senior advocate Vrinda Grover, appearing for the victim, about the reason for the delay in registering the complaint against the actor.
Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honour.
Director Lalit Vachani—whose latest documentary, Prisoner No. 626710 is Present, chronicles Umar Khalid’s journey from the 2016 JNU protests to his arrest in 2020—speaks about his intentions, motivations, and difficulties in making the film
Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, breathed her last at the age of 89.
The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has launched Daava Soochak, an online tool for depositors to track the status of their claims
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Operalia came to South Asia for the first time in their history, giving opera lovers in India a glimpse of how Rolex has been a patron of arts for more than half a century
