We all must have seen Anand Gandhi's Ship of Theseus, if not then do not miss this piece of art.
While browsing through his profile I came across his short films Continnum. The flow of Ship of Theseus resembles in his earlier short stories too. These links of him will tell you about him as an 'auteur' and will help you understand 'Ship of Theseus' in a broader context of the artist and his art and gain a deeper understanding of his quest and make you engage in his art which is trying to reflect on our reality, is located...
Monday, 5 August 2013
Friday, 26 July 2013
Final Solution - Massacres in India (2004 Documentary)
A 2004 documentary called The Final Solution, on the sensitive subject of Hindu-Muslim religious rioting, previously banned for for being “highly provocative.”
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Thursday, 21 March 2013
Vernal Equinox Marks First Day of Spring Today (20th March)
On this special date, the length of the day and night are about the same for most of the planet. The amount of solar energy delivered to the Northern and Southern Hemisphere is also equal.
What happens on March 20 is that the sun moves from south of the celestial equator to north of the equator. The days, which have been getting longer since winter solstice on Dec. 21, now equal the nights in length, which is why this is called...
Saturday, 16 March 2013
Imperfect is Perfect
I was at Suhani Pitte's store in Hyderabad last week and as I was trying on a choker, the sales lady interrupted me to say "Madam, this would look good on a long necked woman." I found myself thinking " yes, I know, but??? At my second stop, the clothing store "Elahe", I was about to decide on an Anamika Khanna saree when the sales person placed a 5 inch sandal in front of me. When I gave her a questioning look, she quickly informed...
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
The First Valentine Poem
Duke Of Orléans
This month bright Phoebus enters Pisces,
The maids will have good store of kisses,
For always when the fun comes there,
Valentine's Day is drawing near,
And both the men and maids incline
To chuse them each a Valentine;
And if a man gets one he loves,
He gives her first a pair of gloves;
And, by the way, remember this,
To seal the favour with a kiss.
This kiss begets more love, and then
That love begets...
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Valentine's Day
"I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.
---Author Unknown"
Why I Chose This Quote for Valentine's Day- You got to laugh at this one! A little holiday humour to give you a smile. Well, we celebrate many festivals because it holds importance of divinity, but there is only one occasion which...
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Tilgul + Haldi-kunku + Kites = Makar Sankrant
Makar Sankranti may be a day later than usual this year, but the mood in every Maharashtrian home is as upbeat as ever, with families gearing up to celebrate the beginning of the harvest season with traditional fervour on Monday. Although the hectic pace of modern-day living has slowly brought in changes, the essence of the celebration is very much the same."The day" will begin with bathing in water sprinkled...
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