Fairground High
Kolkata, 2010 · Photograph by Sreejita Biswas
Arun Kale
Soweto Kinch: All Around the World
Acclaimed British spoken word artist and jazz alto saxophonist Soweto Kinch just concluded his three-city tour of India. His brief tour of the country included collaborations with Indian musicians, music workshops for public school children from Dharavi, and performances with In the Further Soil, a new arts project inspired by
From Earth They Rise
In Kolkata, it is currently that time of the year when the city adorns the traditional lights, makes space for pandals to be constructed on her busy streets, and welcomes the goddess Durga. Standing proud, in all her glory, is the City of Joy---there is a joyfully maddening rush as
The Prodigy: India Tour 2011
It's official: The Prodigy is scheduled to perform in India in January 2011. With immense hits such as ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Smack My Bitch Up’ to its credit, the British electronica outfit, of course, needs no introduction. The group's performances in India are in support of their
The Tap #15
Pirate!
Kolkata, 2009 · Photograph by Sreejita Biswas
Book Review: The Masque of Africa
V. S. Naipaul, often touted as Conrad’s heir, clearly lacks the sympathetic side of the Polish British novelist. If Chinua Achebe managed to find traces of racism in Heart of Darkness, it would be quite interesting to hear what he has to say about Naipaul’s latest travelogue, where
Garage
Matancherry, 2010 · Photograph by Aashim Tyagi
Sealine Lodge
Ernakulam, 2010 · Photograph by Aashim Tyagi
Rock the Baht
Perhaps it can be argued that the greatest holidays are ones not executed on a budget. But, as I recently found out, holidays on a budget can certainly still be outrageously fun. Thailand needs no introduction in terms of its beauty and unparalleled visual treats. Popular culture should remind you
Wires
Madurai, 2010 · Photograph by Aashim Tyagi
Dirty Linen
Have you seen The Village? No, I am not referring to M. Night Shyamalan’s horrifying attempt at filmmaking. I am talking about the Commonwealth Crown, the Pride of India, and the mark of our understanding of Atithi Devo-Bhava---that Village. 2010 Commonwealth Games. Sheila Dikshit must have never even imagined