What is remarkable other than movie Drishyam 3, to be more precise, "Drishyam: The Conclusion" (the movie has officially been concluded) is its epic date of its release on Box Office. October 2nd and 3rd have become a pronounced date in the hollywood industry. Conversely, both the dates have been created a profound impression in audience's mind.
How do you perceive the weather? Does it actually determine our mood, or is it our state of mind that defines it? When I woke up in the morning, I could hear some sounds, continuous but irregular, feeble yet audible. I felt the need to reduce the fan speed, which I did while lying down … Continue reading A Rainy Prelude to Winter
I welcome you to the second episode of Theatre Games. In the previous episode, I discussed five theatre games: Zip, Zap Zop, Name and Gesture, Pass the Clap, Passing the imaginary ball, and Shake Down. I advise you to become familiar with it if you haven’t visited it yet; click here. I’ll continue our discussion of the remaining five theatre games in this episode, with special emphasis on how these exercises can help develop children’s listening skills, confidence, and imagination.
A cup of coffee has witnessed the birth of several scholarly ideas and innovations. After soaking myself in Delhi's scorching heat, I reached Delhi Art Gallery (DAG, Janpath, New Delhi), only to find it closed ahead of BRICS Summit. DAG was in vicinity to the hotels such as Le Méridien and Shangri-La Eros, where the … Continue reading Moments of Delight at the Indian Coffee House at CP in New Delhi
At a time when poetry's readership is declining, it is crucial to revive and establish its contemporary relevance. Translating it is one way to introduce the book to diverse languages, cultures, and traditions. When the translation is in English, it facilitates the worldwide readership.
As is customary at SPIC MACAY cultural events, the show began in a conversational style, with Bhat ji asking and answering questions about the history of puppets and how puppetry, as an art, came to be part of tradition. He then elucidated the various kinds of puppets (based on the way they're handled), such as String puppets, Glove puppets, Rod puppets, and Shadow puppets, while demonstrating how they are performed.
Have you pondered the fact that festivals like Durga Puja, Deepawali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, or Guruparb are celebrated by specific communities or religions, whereas festivals such as Independence Day and Republic Day are celebrated by the whole nation? Imagine over 140 crores of people immersed in one feeling, one spirit, and one thought!
In this post, I have explored five basic warm-up exercises for beginners to help you prepare for any performance, both mentally and physically. In the subsequent one, I'll delve deeper. Let's try these exercises one by one. I request that you visualise them or introduce them into your classroom learning.
I had the opportunity to watch Shabdangal in the second edition of Bharat Rang Mahaotsav (2026) while returning from a conference. The train to Roorkee was scheduled to start at night, whereas I reached Delhi in the evening. Hence, to make the most of the time, I booked a ticket to Shabdangal. Based on my previous experience watching a play at the Bahumukh auditorium of NSD, I knew it would delight me to the fullest.
Have you met anyone who has visited Dharamsala but not McLeodganj? Also, have you found a person who visited McLeodganj without visiting Dharamsala? I am not saying that such people don't exist. I am of the opinion that if you explored only one of them, you might be there on purpose or on a tight schedule. Dharamsala and McLeodganj are often viewed as an intertwined entity when planning a trip.
If I say that any drama is more read than performed in India, would you believe it? You don't need to believe me. I would advise taking this exercise. Reflect for a while- How many plays have you read till now? How many plays have you watched in theatres?
Nestled in the lap of the Dhauladhar ranges, Dharamsala and McLeodganj offer both an escape from the mundane world and the courage to return there again. Buddha and his teaching feel alive there in the truest form possible. Though Dharamsala and McLeodganj are known mainly for the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhism, the towns existed … Continue reading A Two-Day Itinerary to Dharamsala and McLeodganj
A limerick is a short form of humorous, often nonsensical verse. It consists of exactly five lines following a strict AABBA rhyme scheme, where the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other (three metrical feet), and the third and fourth lines share a different rhyme and rhythm (two metrical feet).
Comic books and graphic novels are a great medium. It's incredibly underused! -Darren Aronofsky Visuals have always appealed to people more than anything. The increasing screen time over social media and OTT platforms is a testimony to it. However, a graphic novel, with illustrations alongside the text, is truly underused and undervalued, as noted by … Continue reading Book Review: Corridor by Sarnath Banerjee
Derived from the Greek word 'theatron,' theatre refers to a place of viewing. To understand the structure of such theatre, consider it a room where the fourth wall is removed, allowing the audience to see what happens inside. A proscenium theatre is divided into two sections: the stage (where the actors perform) and the house (where the audience sits). Let's look at the stage first.
