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  • Mahavidyalya Natya Samaroh to present selected plays from Delhi University

    New Delhi : The budding theatre artists from different colleges of Delhi University will get a unique platform to display their multifarious talents as they come together to showcase some of their interesting theatrical presentations next week. Some widely popular and renowned plays mixed with some new ideas, ‘nukkad nataks’ and some boisterous performances, the […]

    Gandhi, Gangster and Entertainment at Day 3 of India Non-Fiction Festival

    Mumbai : On the occasion of our republic day, Laxmi Dhaul, Sidharth Bhatia and Shruti Seth discussed the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi and his relevance in today’s world at India Non-Fiction Festival (INFF). The audience was rightly fascinated and inspired. The event also marked the launch of ‘Magic Mantras’ by Laxmi Dhaul, a […]

    Delhi Natyotsav ends after enthralling theater lovers for five days

    New Delhi :  The unjust trial and ultimate sacrifice of ancient great Greek philosopher Socrates and his sorrowful last days were the subject of ‘Barefoot in Athens’, the play that marked the last day of Delhi Natya Utsav today. Directed by Raj Besaria, ‘Sukrat Nage Paon’, the Hindi version of James Maxwell Anderson’s renowned play […]

    Delhi Natyotsav returns to 16th century India with ‘Aurangzeb’, the story of the last emperor

    New Delhi : The brutal war of succession for an empire played out with intrigues, machinations and ideologies as weapons by a politician partly controversial, partly misunderstood! ‘Aurangzeb’, the highly acclaimed play by veteran director K S  Rajendran played out to a full house today on the penultimate day of the Delhi Natyotsav. The play […]

    KalaGhoda Arts Festival, 2014, 1st Feb – 9th

    The KalaGhoda Arts Festival, the much awaitied and most iconic festival in Mumbai is back this February. This Arts festival needs no introduction.  A perfect amalgamation of Art, Theater  Culture, Dance, Food, Literature etc,  The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is a shining example of the abundant talent that our country possesses as performers, culture enthusiasts […]

    At Delhi Natyotsav, a Love Story chronicling a lifetime of courage and resilience

    New Delhi : What happens when a love story gets trapped in the turbulence of time and returns years later to test the courage of the true lovers? This was the subject of ‘Love in a Time of Oppression’, a play depicting the unusual story of a woman spanning several decades and historical events from […]

    Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur ties the knot

    Bhubaneswar : It was in the wee hours of the morning when the Pheras and Panigrahan Sanskars or the wedding rituals of Mr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur and Ms Nivritti Kumari Singh Deo of Patna Balangir were concluded at the Janta Maidan, amidst the chants of prayers, music and drum-beats, marking the beginning of […]

    An abducted media moghul and the anarchy of capitalism Comic thriller ‘Abducting Diana’ entertains audience

    New Delhi : A thrilling dark comedy revolving around the abduction of a media boss and its repercussions in a world where capitalist and commercial gains govern everything was loved by theater lovers on the second day of the Delhi Natyotsav today.  ‘Abducting Diana’, directed by Avijit Dutt, is a play based on a book […]

    Dastkari Crafts bazaar with arts, crafts & textiles is back in Chennai

    Chennai : After 3 long years Jaya Jaitly, prominent activist, crafts promoter and founder of Dilli Haat is bringing ‘Dastkari Craft bazaar – an exhibition of regional crafts, art and textiles’ to Chennai. More than 100 different craftsmen from the villages, towns and cities of various part of India will present their handmade creations. The […]

    From Aurangzeb to Socrates: Delhi Natyotsav brings together some remarkable theatrical presentations

    New Delhi : Some memorable short stories of Russian great Anton Chekhov weaved together in a rich display of human emotion, unrequited love, helplessness and struggle! The endearing and much loved play ‘Chekhov ki Duniya’ gave a resounding start to the five day theatrical extravaganza Delhi Natyotsav today. The play directed by Shri Ranjit Kapoor […]