Moushumi Sharma

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A cloudburst of peace, harmony

For those of us who were not yet born or were lucky enough to be away from Hiroshima or Nagasaki on that catastrophic day in August 1945 when America tested its first atomic bomb, a mushroom cloud evo

Decoding dynamics of food

In a unique show of art installations, Khoj International Artists’ Association has brought together seven multimedia artists from around the world to explore the notion of food.

Dissecting the big,fat Indian wedding

Celebration is an inherent part of our lives.

‘India needs to re-imagine its ties with UK in 21st century’

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Sir Vernon Ellis, chair of the British Council, during an interview with Moushumi Sharma, talks about the fast-changing relationship between India and the UK in the 21st century

With its motto of “Learn, share, connect worldwide”, the British Council, the United Kingdom’s international cultural relations body, has always strived to better connect the UK with the rest of the globe by opening up its cultural windows to the world. Given the shared colonial history, the past of India and the UK offers a platform for strong bilateral relations. But with the winds of change blowing across the political spectrum in the current scenario, the relationship is fast changing.

Creative footprints of a spiritual journey

Since time immemorial, many souls, disenchanted by earthly possessions, have given up their wealth and comfort and embarked on a spiritual journey to find answers to life’s questions.

GenY pumped up for sporty fun after work

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Playing sports not only helps you stay fit, but is also a great way to meet new people.

Stepping into invisible reality

Only when the last tree has been cut down Only when the last, river has been poisoned,
Only when the last mountain has been mined,
Only when the last person has moved to the city,

Unfolding Kashmir’s charm, magic of tantra

In the first-ever retrospective of one of India’s most iconic artists, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG) has ushered in the New Year with a seminal exhibition featuring the works of National Award and Sahitya A

A colourful dance of ancient words comes to light

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Poet and renowned typographer Robert Bringhurst, in his book, The Elements of Typographic Style, said, “Calligraphy is the dance in the tiny stage of the living, breathing hand.” If we go by this definition, artist Salva Rasool has set the perfect stage for a colourful dance of the Arabic alphabets.

Walking through the doors of change

Style — the trademark of an artist. For some, it is to reflect the richness of life, for others, to evolve as a better person.

The crisis facing Europe today is starker and deeper than any it has encountered before.

With the Indian political league hotting up and general elections barely two years away, (or less, as Mamata Banerjee has claimed), it may be a good time to look at where the major players stand.