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Mystic voice
Mystic minstrels walking amidst the green paddy fields of rural Bengal... That is the image that crops up in my mind every time I listen to baul songs. The way they reflect on the deeper meanings of life and connect with the Almighty through their heart rendering voices is completely mesmerising.
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Connections: A New York Cabbie & A Japanese Giant
Watching Martin Scorcese's 1976 classic Taxi Driver' all over again at Osian's Cinefan festival of Arab and Asian cinema, must have brought back memories for some in the audience. It certainly did for Paul Schrader. The film's script-artist held a masterclass on screenplay writing during the fest.
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The great Mughal of historicals
The success of the first Indian talkie Alam Ara, made in 1931 gave birth to various genres of films among which the 'historical' finds a significant place. During the silent era too there were a few films that could be classified as 'historical'. One of the most prominent films in this context was a 1923 silent film called Sinhagad, directed by Baburao Painter. It was based on a classic Marathi novel, Gad Aala Pan Simha Gela by Hari Narayan Apte, one of the best-known early 20th-century novelists. The film re-enacted a famous episode in the military career of the 17th-century Maratha king, Shivaji, and his lieutenant, the folk-hero Tanaji Malusare. It featured Tanaji's invasion of Sinhagad fort in the dead of night, using his pet lizard to run up the wall with a rope, and his death in victory.
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A new word play
Your time has come .Now find the strength to wake somehow,Do something anything Here and Now!
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Even my lost baggage makes news : Big B
Amitabh Bachchan may have lost his clothes on a British Airways flight from London to Toronto, but he kept his shirt on at a press conference here to kick off the Unforgettable Tour. Amid peals of laughter, Big B said his loss of luggage had become big news in India.
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Truly Egyptian couture
What comes to mind when you think of Egypt? The pyramids and mummies, that stands testimony to the country's past and the modern culture thriving simultaneously together. Well Designer, Renu Tandon, has brought to life these unique traits of the country with her Egyptian collection, recently showcased at the Taj Palace.
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Amol returns to acting with Sharmila
Veteran actor Amol Palekar, who was busy directing Hindi and Marathi films, is returning to acting after seven years with a Marathi movie titled Saamantar. Palekar, who will also direct the film, said, "I am acting in the movie on the behest of my fans."
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