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Poet Ranjit Hoskote: I'm fascinated by how art produces possibility of a world aslant
"The activity of writing poetry might be solitary, but it is supported by a community – even a family – of fellow writers and readers, says Ranjit Hoskote, who was honoured with the Mahakavi Kanhaiyalal Sethia Poetry Award at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
What on-ground literature festivals like JLF mean to first-time authors: 'Getting your book out finally feels real'
Jaipur Literature Festival this year was all the more special also because it gave several first-time authors, whose books released during the pandemic, the chance to talk about their work.
Shantanu & Nikhil present their collection 'Nomad' at FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week
Designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil explored their relationship with nature as they presented their collection at the ongoing FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week
Book Review | Namrata Rana, Utkarsh Majmudar argue for sustainability in Shift: Decisions for a Net Zero World
Shift: Decisions for a Net Zero World serves as an excellent manual for organisations that are keen to make sustainability a part of various functions such as hiring, product design, operations, logistics, finance, and employee health.
Finding Kashmir in books: Looking back at the 1990 exodus through writings on and by Kashmiri Pandits
Vivek Agnihotri film The Kashmir Files, depicting the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, continues to be a topic of debate two weeks after its release. We take a look at books written over the last three decades that give us an insight into the tragedy
Book Review | In his memoir, Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith presents a raw and painful account that's rarely self-congratulatory
Ahead of him possibly getting third time lucky with a Best Actor win for King Richard at Oscars 2022, here's how you can get to know Will Smith better, through the lens of his recently released memoir.
The FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week goes physical after two years
Award-winning designer Rahul Mishra opened the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week at the Italian Embassy
Know Your Classical Dances: Discovering the devotional and romantic histories of temple dance Odissi
Complexities of passionate and romantic love intermingled with the elements of spirituality and liberation quickly came under attack during the British Raj, vilified for their seemingly lascivious and seductive leanings.
Robert Stephens: The man who reimagined Bombay into a city that it could have been
Robert Stephens’ new book, which came out this month, is a rigorously researched and originally illustrated compilation of civic projects for the Maximum City that remained on paper
World Poetry Day 2022: Tracing the origins and enduring socio-political relevance of Urdu shayari
On World Poetry Day, it is vital to reaffirm that Urdu and Urdu poetry must never go out of currency because of the curse of time, and definitely not because of its politics.
Reflections on the Hijab ban: In fashion world, an act of cultural pride subverts logic in a polarised world
For young Muslim women in India caught between the state and society, there is little space for them to define themselves outside of the hijab.
Abhijit V Banerjee, Nobel Prize economist and now a cookbook writer, opens up on all things food and economy
"Until we were struck by the pandemic, we did not realise the magnitude of the problem we have when it comes to food security," says Abhijit V Banerjee.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Let our lives blossom with the colours of enthusiasm and love
We should play Holi with vivid, fragrant and beautiful colours of life, not with muddy water and chemicals
Sadhguru | Celebrating Holi: The meaning of colours and their role in our lives
Though red, or gulaal, was the only colour used in the tradition, today people are seen covered in brilliant colours
Happy Holi 2022: Treat your taste buds to some amazing gujiyas this festival; here are some suggestions
Gujiyas are dumplings or sweet fried pastries filled with a stuffing of coconut, dry nuts, khoya [milk solids], and sugar. The dish is famous in North India, and is widely prepared during Holi
It wasn’t just high heels and high fashion! How Paris Fashion Week paid tribute to Ukraine
From fashion designers to models, everyone put the Ukrainian cause before business and extended their support through donations and symbolic gestures
Holi 2022: From phirni thandai to iced tea thandai, some coolers that can help you beat the heat
The rich, yummy taste of thandai makes it a favourite of anyone celebrating Holi.
Namita Gokhale on winning Sahitya Akademi Award for Things to Leave Behind: ‘I used to carry it everywhere like a piece of knitting’
"This festival has always had a mysterious life of its own, and it is literally taking me for a ride along with it. I follow where it goes," co-director Namita Gokhale says on the recently-concluded Jaipur Literature Festival.
Interview | In Heroes the Colour of Dust, Amit Majmudar weaves fictional plot around India's civil disobedience
Read his book to learn about a fictional group of fearless sparrows who are ready to sacrifice their own lives because they have made a resolution “to protect Gandhi from any foebird, mutt, or Britisher.”
Know Your Classical Dances: Manipuri Raas Leela, and its exploration of love — both romantic and spiritual
Not only does the dance form set out to showcase Krishna in his various colours, but also explores the anxieties and predicaments of the gopis through its study of the nayika, or the heroine and her quest to unite with her prana sakha [soulmate].
Minus the drama and the jamboree, the Jaipur Literature Festival this year is a quiet return to the core
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have stripped the JLF of all its frills. After forced confinement of two years, it was a joy to see, hear, and meet so many other people. The festival may have changed in countless big and small ways, but it has retained its indomitable spirit.
Out of water, on the wall: Lodhi Colony’s latest mural breaks travel boundaries
The mural titled 'Fish Out of Water' is a collaboration between Aashti Miller, India-based architect and illustrator, and Germany's Greta von Richthofen, who works on documentary narratives and graphic novels.
The Play Truth: How narratives and portrayal of women are changing at theatres near you
Story tellers are now breaking taboos and digging deeper to have important conversations about gender and what being a woman is all about.
Book Review | In The Queen of Indian Pop, Vikas Kumar Jha channels his unabating awe of Usha Uthup
In presenting the life story of Usha Uthup in a book loosely translated as a "boat of joy," Vikas Kumar Jha pivots every struggle back to her infectious optimism.
Munmun Ganeriwal, nutritionist of celebrities like Taapsee Pannu, breaks down what composes a healthy diet
With each actor, the approach is different that largely depends on the actor’s personal preferences, shoot requirements etc. It is difficult to generalise," says celebrity nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal.
Sushant Divgikar aka Rani Ko-He-Nur: People shouldn’t look at an artiste’s gender but their art
On Woman’s Day, Firstpost catches up with drag queen Sushant Divgikar aka Rani Ko-He-Nur, who is known for promoting inclusivity through art and slays it!
On Sahir Ludhianvi's 101st birth anniversary, reading his poetry on women and communal harmony in contemporary light
It is of course a coincidence that the poet’s birth anniversary falls on the same day as International Woman’s Day, but many would call it a fateful occurrence, given how Sahir Ludhianvi wrote about women.
Know Your Classical Dances: Locating Kuchipudi’s roots and transformations in traditions of dance-drama
In each recital, Kuchipudi has retained at its core the flavours of the sensual, romantic, and erotic shringara rasa that have shaped its oldest renditions.
Short and long of it: Packing a punch with a new book on stories from around the world
‘The idea was to feature best writings in the form of short fiction by writers irrespective of their identities or geographical locations,’ says editor Shireen Quadri
Expert Avantika Goswami dissects IPCC's latest report: 'Every new piece of hard science about climate change is crucial'
"The mention of mental health being affected by climate change, and the confirmation that the poor are hurt the most, are very positive developments in this report," says Avantika Goswami.