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The Pioneer of Third Theatre: The Theatrical Language of Badal Sircar
“Theatre is a live show, cinema is not. In theatre, communication is direct; in cinema...
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Performance, Protest, and Poetry in Powada
Introduction: A Glance into Powada In the cultural tapestries of Maharashtra, music and ballads seem...
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Imperial Gothic and Art Deco: Mumbai Architectural Glimpses
Introduction The former colonial trading outpost and now the financial capital of India i.e. Mumbai...
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A Brief History of Phool Waalon ki Sair
Festivities bring people closer together. The Phool Waalon ki Sair or Sair-e-Gul-Faroshan (Procession of the...
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The Mathura School of Art: Tradition, Iconography and Legacy
Introduction The history of India’s indigenous arts cannot be separated from the subcontinent’s wider civilizational...
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Nautanki: Awadh’s Vibrant Tradition of Indigenous Drama
Introduction: Nautanki is a type of Indian folk theatre that is very popular in the...
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Papers, Pulps, and Preservation: Tale of Kagzipura
A Glimpse into Kagzipura In the district that carries myriad histories and bountiful legacies, Kagzipura...
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A City Forged in Glass: Firozabad’s Centuries Old Bangle Craft
Introduction A bangle is a traditional, hard, circular, wide bracelet made from materials like metal,...
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Exploring the Mini-Lucknow of Kolkata
The main essence of the city Kolkata lies in its culture and heritage. One can...
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The Harbinger of Modern Indian Art: The Artistic Vision of Gaganendranath Tagore
“What profoundly attracted me was the uniqueness of his creation, a lively curiosity in his...
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