‘Online platforms let us go deeper into stories’
Actress Sapna Pabbi was born and brought up in London, but always had a dream of becoming an actress in India. She...
‘Indians have come a long way in accepting standup culture’
One of India’s most successful standup comedians, Amit Tandon speaks to Rishita Roy Chowdhury about being a late bloomer in...
Always on the move
Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna speaks to Rishita Roy Chowdhury about how he went from heading a catering business in Amritsar...
Four of India’s top directors make their horror debut
Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar have collaborated for a sequence of short films released on...
An Instrumental Role
Carnatic musician and violin virtuoso L. Subramaniam has performed concerts around the world and has collaborated with some of the...
‘Music has always been my happy place and passion’
Musician Rohan Solomon, who is part of the New York-based rock band called By Chance, speaks to Rishita Roy Chowdhury...
Hawker Chan brings cheapest Michelin-starred meal to India
Hawker Chan, a Singapore-based street-food stall run by Chef Chan Hon Meng, was awarded a Michelin star in 2016, soon...
Indian chefs are exploring alcohol as an ingredient
For most of us, alcohol serves as an accompaniment to dishes. But there are chefs who regularly make use of...
A classical act
Australian musicians Slava and Leonard Grigoryan have recorded 12 studio albums and performed at venues around the world as the...
The outstanding outlier
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has completed 20 years in the Hindi film industry, having witnessed terrible hardships and countless rejections in the...
‘Jewellery buying has become an experience now’
Amaris Jewels has become the hallmark of luxury in India. The woman behind this brand known for creating bespoke pieces...
‘My films burst the bubble I used to live in’
Bhumi Pednekar is among the new crop of actors who have pushed content-driven cinema against star-powered films. Right from her...
Comprehensive cookbook rediscovers Marathi cuisine
Saee Koranne-Khandekar’s latest book, Pangat, a Feast: Food and Lore from Marathi Kitchens, is a product of the author’s curiosity...
‘Indian classical music runs deep in my blood’
Sarod player Soumik Datta speaks to Rishita Roy Chowdhury about his discovery of Hindustani classical music, his upcoming BBC series...
A festival of language, in memory of Tagore
Concluding this Sunday, the Tagore International Literature and Arts Festival in Bhopal is a forum that celebrates Rabindranath’s influence on...
House style: DJ Oma’s musical stories are meant for the dance floor
Vishal Malik, aka Oma, is an acclaimed DJ and music producer who has made a name for himself in India...
‘Fashion was once a grossly misunderstood word in India’
Payal Jain is among the few designers who have driven India’s niche fashion industry of the ’90s towards the grand...
Top of the order
The glory days of Indian cricket began with the selection of Sunil Gavaskar in the national team in the early...
Netflix India’s new spy thriller hits the right notes
Netflix India’s new original series, Bard of Blood, stands out for its gritty realism, well-choreographed action sequences, solid performances and...
A musical that celebrates Awadh’s grand but forgotten courtesan culture
The courtesan culture of 19th-century Awadh is the subject of a recently performed musical drama at Delhi’s India Habitat Centre....
I am not afraid of being typecast: Varun Sharma
In 2013, Actor Varun Sharma’s debut film, Fukrey, proved to be a sleeper hit. The film impelled the audiences and critics...
Supper in the sky: Fly Dining opens its Noida branch
Last year in November, India got its first “fly dining” restaurant in Bangalore. At Fly Dining, Bangalore, guests can relish...
‘Online platforms have given comedians a new freedom’
With more than a million subscribers to his YouTube channel, Kenny Sebastian may well be the funniest Internet star to...
Global cuisines, urban décor at these new restaurants
The F&B sector of Delhi-NCR has grown exponentially over the past couple of years. As opposed to a handful of...
