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Music to the ear
As they strum a chord called revolution that has for long echoed in the Indian rock music scene, Parikrama, the 23-year-old Indian rock band establishes itself in a space that lets them experiment and explore their creativity to the hilt.
Cause & effect: (L-R) The band Parikrama performs its hit song Xerox; Subir
Malik, keyboard player and manager of the
band Photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
Of sensibility & sensitivity
"I was amazed that Do Dooni Chaar got picked for a discussion!" is how director-screenwriter Habib Faisal opens his interaction with Chandigarh media, expressing candidly that he'd rather talk about the literature fest first before 'getting personal'.
From the core of his being…
While making a quick work-related trip to Bangalore or Mumbai, sitting in the flight by the window seat, a leisurely stroll on the street, if there is one thing Chandigarh-based freelance photographer Nisheeth Bhatt likes by his side is his Canon camera. It gives meaning to his moment, and also that extra 'power' to see what the naked eye can't.
Nisheeth Bhatt with his constant companion
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Decoding history
The historian and the writer in administrator Vijai Vardhan come together in his latest publication, Pinjore The Garden of Paradise. The book that traces the origin of the magnificent garden, which was laid in 1669AD, is full of interesting details that one might have missed on a cursory visit. Its beautiful landscapes are captured by Darbar Singh.
Three cheers!
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi has announced the names of the artists who have been awarded the fellowships of Rs 1 lakh each for the year 2013-14. Dr Mahesh Prajapati, Nutan Dhiman and Sonali Mukesh will be given the three fellowships. The one-person jury consisting of internationally renowned artist Sudarshan Shetty interviewed the candidates and finalised these names.
(L-R): Dr Mahesh Prajapati, Nutan Dhiman and Sonali Mukesh |
Nandana Sen unplugged
Nandana Sen was last seen in Forest, directed by Ashwin Kumar. She has since married a publisher and moved to the United States. The daughter of Amartya Sen and Nabanita Dev Sen is an intelligent actress, activist and author. Her long-delayed film Rang Rasiya is finally releasing.
She talks about the movie and the important relationships in her life.
Life so far: Nandana Sen
Alia, on a candid note
Yeah, I always wanted to be an actress... But sometimes I wonder why I wanted to be an actress. I remember sitting in my room watching Karisma Kapoor and Govinda dance in some garden, I was bobbing my head and I said yeah this is fun.
I remember every Sunday I would perform for my nana and nani.
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Not for public viewing!
Actress Priyanka Chopra has been making headlines ever since it has been announced that she's a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani. An image of the actress made its rounds on the Internet and several started speculating on how it was her look as Kashibai in the magnum opus.
An open letter
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who is a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is campaigning for provision of basic rights to displaced citizens in their adopted countries. Jolie, 39, is supporting the organisation's I Belong drive and has signed an open letter addressing the problem.
Out & about
After staying for six weeks inside Bigg Boss' house, actress Minissha Lamba has been eliminated. She clears the air and speaks about her controversy on the reality show.
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