Alternative Entertainment

Giuseppe Verdi’s Masterpiece: A Retirement Home for Musicians

The problem of old age loneliness persists among retired musicians too. Giuseppe Verdi, an Italian opera composer had a unique vision. He wanted all retired musicians to live ...

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Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN' makes history by winning Pulitzer

Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN' was voted for the Album of the Year in the latest round of Grammy but he was beaten by Bruno Mars. But Lamar did make history by winning the Pulitzer. ...

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Celebrating National Street Theatre Day

Safdar Hashmi (12 April 1954 – 2 January 1989) was a communist playwright and director, best known for his work with street theatre in India. He was also an actor, lyric...

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Good Luck: A Documentary Showcasing the Struggles of Miners

Ben Russell—filmmaker, artist, curator—challenges conventions of documentary representation from within to produce intense, hypnotic, and at times, hallucinating e...

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Aparna Nancherla on fighting Depression through Humour

You don't expect introverts and shy people to do stand-up comedy because obviously it involves a lot of public speaking and having conversations with your audience. But Aparna...

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One Strange Rock: NatGeo's Latest Blockbuster Documentary Series

National Geographic has a history of bringing TV shows to audiences that turn out be an eye-opener. This time they are delivering a fascinating deep dive into the connectivity...

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David Bowie: An Avid Reader

For a man who left Bromley Technical High School with just one 'O' level (in art), David Bowie ended up a remarkably well-read man. Bowie, who died aged 69 on January 10, 2016...

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Vans helps Girls celebrate Creativity by learning to Skate

Everybody's favourite sneaker brand Vans celebrated women's day with much excitement and empowerment. The skateboard brand sent pro skater and Tony Hawk protogé Lizzie ...

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The Brilliance of Salvador Dali

The man. The master. The marvel. Salvador Dali is one of the most celebrated artists of all time. His fiercely technical yet highly unusual paintings, sculptures and visionary...

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Picture Books and Coming-of-age Stories

As research on transgender and gender nonconforming children and youth becomes increasingly prevalent in literary scholarship, educational possibilities arise for teachers of ...

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WAR AND PEACE IN CONFLICT

In an age of shifting power, contested truths, and invisible wars, this reflective essay...

March 23 2026

GUJARATI THEATRE PASSION AND PERFORMANCE

Actor Leena Shah reflects on her enduring journey through Gujarati theatre, sharing insi...

March 22 2026

DHURANDHAR REVIEW SPECTACLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE

Dhurandhar – The Revenge unfolds as an ambitious spectacle, blending geopolitics, ...

March 21 2026