Art & Culture Theater & Drama
What is it about Connaught Place, the sprawling entertainment and business hub in the heart of the capital that makes Delhiites so nostalgic and draws thousands of people every day? Keventers, the quaint pre-Independence milk bar, says Delhi-based artist Megha Joshi. Joshi has captured the essence of Connaught Place with a solid three-dimensional installation of flowing milk made of over 200 Keventers milk bottles.
Last Updated ( Friday, 18 September 2009 12:25 )
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The musical presentation “Taj the Mohabbat”
being staged at the Kalakriti Auditorium in Agra
Wondering how you’ll pass the rest of the day in Agra after you’ve soaked in the beauty of the Taj Mahal? You can walk across to see a musical presentation that captures the eternal love story behind the monument of love. The 80 minute musical presentation that was discontinued in March re-opened on August 1. Ashok Jain, the producer of the show “Taj the Mohabbat” told that the “immortal love story of Shah...
Last Updated ( Friday, 21 August 2009 12:38 )
An Indo-Bangladesh theatre venture articulating Sita’s viewpoint on the epic Ramayana, that enthralled audiences in Dhaka, is to tour Britain and North America. According to Lubna Mariam, general secretary of Shadhona that produced “Sitar Agni-Parikkha” (Sita’s test by fire), this production - a joint effort by Bangladeshi and Indian theatre artistes - will also be staged in major Indian cities. Delhi danseuse Averee Chaurey performed all characters in the mono drama, written and directed by Ban...
Last Updated ( Monday, 10 August 2009 18:15 )
The stage at the 122-year-old Gaiety Theatre in Shimla will come alive with power-packed performances again as the famous British era building is set to reopen after five years of renovation.“The renovation and restoration work of the historic theatre has been over after five years of the massive exercise. Now it will once again be ready to stage national and international cultural activities,” B.K. Aggarwal, secretary to the chief minister, said.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 July 2009 15:49 )
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