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Mirra Alfassa – The Mother
Although it’s called the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the one who built it up and created it is the Mother. Born Mirra Alfassa in Paris her life was out of the ordinary. She trained as an artist at the Académie Julian … finish reading Mirra Alfassa – The Mother
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Tagged biography, Sri Aurobindo, Sunayana Panda, The Mother
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Conversation with theatre actors of the French National Theatre School (ENSATT) Lyon
I had an interesting conversation with young theatre actors who had come to Pondicherry from France at the beginning of 2024. They were here on a project of collaboration which is part of their course. This is how they spent … finish reading Conversation with theatre actors of the French National Theatre School (ENSATT) Lyon
Angwal – A documentary on Kumaoni poetry by Lalit Mohan Joshi
A new documentary, “Angwal” which means “an embrace”, was screened at the British Film Institute in London on 7th August 2023. It was the premier of this very moving film which is made by Lalit Mohan Joshi, the founder director … finish reading Angwal – A documentary on Kumaoni poetry by Lalit Mohan Joshi
Posted in Film, India, Literature, Writing
Tagged Cinema of India, film review, India, Indian cinema, Kumaon, Kumaoni
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Talk on Manoj Das, the writer
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“Chhello Show” (The Last Film Show) – India’s entry for the Oscars
When I received a message on my phone telling me that there was going to be a film screening on a Sunday morning at the Alliance Francaise of Pondicherry I was a bit hesitant to go. But I had heard … finish reading “Chhello Show” (The Last Film Show) – India’s entry for the Oscars
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Tagged Cinema of India, Film, film review, Indian cinema, movie review, Movies, Review
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The Moon Over Pondicherry
At last we have gone back to the normal life we had before the pandemic struck. But the world has changed a lot since that fateful day in March 2020 when everything came to a grinding halt. We have not … finish reading The Moon Over Pondicherry
Posted in Books, History, India, Literature, Publishing, Travel, Writing
Tagged Pondicherry, Pondicherry history, Pondicherry literature, Puduchery, Sunayana Panda
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Soumitra Chatterjee, a great actor
When I read that legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee had been hospitalised after testing positive for the Corona virus I was really worried. He is 85 years old so he is much more likely to suffer for a longer spell. But … finish reading Soumitra Chatterjee, a great actor
Raat Akeli hai – a film review
For decades we moaned and cried over the fact that Indian films were so unrealistic, unnaturally melodramatic, over the top in the acting department and so repetitive in the themes. Now we have come to a point where the new … finish reading Raat Akeli hai – a film review
Film Review: Nasir
This has been a strange year. We are still not sure where it is going. But one thing is sure: much can and will happen online from now. The literary and film festivals which brought large numbers of people together … finish reading Film Review: Nasir
The Bridge of Love
One more love story? Aren’t all love stories alike? Maybe. But this one is different. Pondicherry is a unique place in the world. It has beautiful villas by the sea and white church against a blue sky. But it also … finish reading The Bridge of Love
Two star kids
The publishing scene in India has changed so much in the last 15 years that nothing is as before. The days when only literary fiction was considered worthy of being printed are over. We have now moved into a scene … finish reading Two star kids
Road Safety
I am writing this from my bed as my foot is in a plaster cast and I can only walk around the house with the help of a crutch. All this because the roads of Pondicherry are so choked with … finish reading Road Safety
Malala Yousafzai
I love true stories. No fiction writer can invent anything half as interesting as true stories. But the book I have just finished reading is by far the most fascinating one I have read in the last ten years. I … finish reading Malala Yousafzai
Aamir Khan
I became a fan of Aamir Khan after seeing Mangal Pandey. I had no doubt that he was a good actor but after watching Satyameva Jayate I now also have a great deal of respect for him. He has taken … finish reading Aamir Khan
Auroville Marathon
This was the 7th year of the Auroville Marathon but it was my first. No, I didn’t run – I was a time-keeper. But I enjoyed every minute of it. I was up at 4.30 in the morning because I … finish reading Auroville Marathon
Paradise Lost: Disappearing Pavements
Those who have grown up in Pondicherry will remember how it used to be synonymous with tranquility. Between noon and four o’clock the streets were deserted. On all the streets to the west of the canal there used to be … finish reading Paradise Lost: Disappearing Pavements
Something more on English Vinglish
As a director, Gauri Shinde is head and shoulders above the better ones in India. Her script is tight and also comprehensive. It doesn’t miss out any important observation. There are moments in the film where you entirely believe that … finish reading Something more on English Vinglish
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Indianostrum Theatre Group
At last we have the best of French culture right here in Pondicherry. One can now go and watch a play and follow it up with a dinner out. What used to be “Salle Jeanne d’Arc” is now called the … finish reading Indianostrum Theatre Group
The King is dead, long live the King
Rajesh Khanna is no more. The outpouring of emotions, as the news of his death was announced on television channels, was a proof of how he had always been present in the memory of people. It was not only in … finish reading The King is dead, long live the King
