Is Editor, Outlook Magazine
Western museums have long dominated the cultural narrative, often showcasing artefacts taken from colonised lands. The third edition of Bihar Museum Biennale, themed “Global South: Sharing Histories,” aims to reverse that legacy. In a conversation with Outlook’s Editor Chinki Sinha, Director General of the Bihar Museum Anjani Kumar Singh explains how the Biennale gives museums from the Global South the platform they’ve long been denied, not just to participate, but to lead.
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Since joining The Banyan's Home Again project a few months ago, Sameer has been uplifting spirits at the Ratnagiri facility with his melodious singing.
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Premavathi, who lives at The Banyan’s Chennai facility, earned the charming nickname as she was often seen cycling around the city.
Sunil was depressed, his wife battled schizophrenia; they lived on the streets in Chennai, then lost their daughter. Now at The Banyan’s Chennai facility, he's finally doing better.
Saraswathi Premkumar has been living at The Banyan’s Chennai facility for the past ten years. She has been through a lot but love for her father keeps her going.
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