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On policing stereotypes
Ever wondered why cops in Hindi cinema are either all-black or all-white? Thugs in uniform or a one-man army? Seasoned cop Arun Kumar gives us his take on the projection of policemen in Hindi films
Interview

Inking another era
If you appreciated the songs of “Parineeta”, you would be curious about the lyricist Swanand Kirkire, who’s dipped his feather in ink from the 1950s and 60s to pen songs for the period film, “Khoya Khoya Chand”.


Flute’s timeless Silsila
In conversation Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia in a light mood.
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Learn the lingo
Arangetram, rangapravesh: These terms are used synonymously in dance and music parlance for the debut performance of a dancer or musician.

Arangetram, also called arangetral, is a Tamil term that derives from the two words, arangam, ...
Interview

Sounds of music
Peter Pannke, author and musician from Germany, talks about reviving old musical traditions.
Cinema

Super girl Priyanka
Virgin Comics features Priyanka Chopra as a princess who fights evil.
Personality

The Indian Mr. Bean
Kaladhar’s latest mime character that of Mr. Bean, is often asked for an encore.
Music

Sajit delights, Aishwarya too
E.N. Sajit and Aishwarya Lakshmi came up with impressive performances during their recent recitals in the Capital.
Dance

Parampara with many faces
Besides the famous Reddy couple and their daughters, the annual Parampara festival also witnessed immaculate performance by Odissi dancer Sharmila Biswas.
Drama

All gain for Pyne
Kartick Chandra Pyne’s works are a triumph of the mind.
Theatre

Speaking from the margins
Delhiites saw two touching accounts of women in distress this past week.
Arts & Crafts

Change in frames
A recent photo-exhibition chronicled the efforts made to help the marginalised.
Events

An alliance to please
A recent jugalbandi between danseuse Saswati Sen and vocalist Sunanda Sharma impressed all.


Clips of history
A collection of newspaper clippings by street children tracks the Revolt of 1857.


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