Stories have always been the inspiration for Rina Singh, the designer who founded Eka in 2011.
A video footage posted on social media shows environmental activists throw tomato soup over Vincent van Gogh’s iconic sunflowers painting hanging in London’s National Gallery.
From Mother Teresa to MS Subbalakshmi, photographer Raghu Rai's images share the story of the people and events of Independent India.
Eka Lakhani also worked with historians and bounced off the final look of them to iron out inconsistencies.
Later the show was followed by performances of a few of the golden year’s songs of Artist Mr. K.L. Saigal till the modern Bollywood songs along with some dance to mesmerize the aura of the audiences present in the auditorium.
In conversation with actor Gajraj Rao on his experience of working in Zee Theatre’s teleplay Gunehgaar, preparation for the role, the growing popularity of teleplays and the OTT boom.
Nachiket Barve says designing the costumes for Tanhaji was a real labour of love and a bold and risky decision too.
After translating the unabridged Mahabharata, Harivamsha, and Valmiki Ramayana, Debroy turned to translating the Maha Puranas
How did the humble afternoon cup of tea become such an iconic part of our daily lives? We examine the concept of afternoon tea and its universal appeal as a meal.
NoViolet Bulawayo's Glory is one of the finest political satires of the last decade or so, and richly deserves it spot on the 2022 Booker shortlist.
The Swedish Academy, also known as The Eighteen, responsible for the Nobel prize in literature have found themselves at the centre of many scandals. From choosing Peter Handke in 2019 to awarding singer-songwriter Bob Dylan in 2016, here’s a look at when they created a row
With 15 years in the market, Divine Art opens its post pandemic ventures with a meaningful collection of contemporary Indian art from the studios of eminent artists as well as those from personal collections.
Many, before Gandhi, had employed the press to further their cause. Many did so after him. Few have been as effective as he was in the early 1920s when Young India and Navjivan were at their zenith
This Gandhi Jayanti, we revisit some of the most memorable portrayals of Gandhi on stage and in cinema.
Based on real incidents and real people, ‘The Anatomy of Loss’ was first attempted 25 years ago. Its author speaks to Firstpost, shares why it took him so long, and other things.
The cast includes Neil Bhoopalam, Denzil Smith, Sohrab Ardeshir, Deepika Deshpande Amin & Mihaail Karachiwala. The multi-award-winning international creative team is led by the NCPA Head of Theatre & Films.
Raman Agarwal's 'CROCHET - The Gordian World of Tahir Khan' lifts the veil from the societally entrenched unscientific and false belief that children are naturally insulated against mental illnesses just because of their young age through his protagonist Tahir
What Durga Pooja is for Bengalis, Navratri is for North Indians. Here is a look at some homemade delicacies of Durga pooja which brings back fond memories.
Arti Sonthalia, who has written award-winning children’s books such as Big Bully and M-me (2015) and Best Friends Forever (2018) is back with a new title called Read, Write, Race. It revolves around a 10-year-old boy named Raghav who is diagnosed with dyslexia.
Angelo da Fonseca’s Christian iconography is an important part of modern Indian art but, sadly his art was not celebrated during his lifetime in his homeland Goa
What is it about certain eateries that allows them to reach cult status despite the onslaught of global competition? Sheer, sweet nostalgia.
The women of After Sappho aren’t just some of the best people in the writing business; they’re also trailblazers.
Sheela Tomy's VALLI is the ambitious, sprawling story of the Wayanad region of Kerala and four generations of people who call it home. It's among a handful of recent Indian works that have centred ecological themes.
Namita Thapar’s book The Dolphin and The Shark offers tips to entrepreneurs on building teams and brands, and attracting the right kind of investors for their business. She also looks back at her journey on Shark Tank India, and writes candidly about her experience.
Social entrepreneur Shefali Khanna launches a new experiential space for creators, musicians, and artisans; the workspace-cum-studio is a uniquely curated space that aims at creating a conducive environment for nurturing art and craft.
The novel has two main themes —one is the idea of capitalism, and the other is the misrepresentation of religion as a tool for resistance
This year, the world famous folk music festival will be held from 6-10 October at Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort
From subject, characterisation and style, it has been a great read all through
From the Chinese staple, Peking duck, to gems from Nikkei cuisine to Japanese robatas— there is much to be sampled.
Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka's Booker-shortlisted novel is a rip-roaring mystery set in the afterlife, with some first-rate political satire and admirable depth of characterization.