Framing dilemmas, not solutions
By Sukant Deepak New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) He is clear that as a filmmaker, it is not his job to bring about a social change, and unlike many from his fraternity that is not…
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Noted danseuse Amala Shankar dies at 101
Kolkata, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Renowned Indian danseuse Amala Shankar died here on Friday. She was 101. She was suffering from age-related issues, family sources said. Wife of legendary dancer and choreographer Uday Shankar, Amala Shankar…
‘Gandhi had dubbed Dadabhai Naoroji Father of the Nation, Mahatma’
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) He was one of the early architects of global anti-colonialism, a co-founder of the Indian National Congress that he headed thrice and the first Asian to be…
Sanjay Dutt calls his wife ‘mom’
Mumbai, July 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of the birthday of his wife Maanayata Dutt, actor Sanjay Dutt took to Instagram to pen a wish for her, calling her “mom”. “Happy Birthday Mom. For those…
From ‘Maharaja in Denims’ novel to silver screen
Chandigarh, July 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The producer of the “Gangs Of Wasseypur” and “The Lunchbox” has optioned bestselling novel ‘Maharaja in Denims’ written by Chandigarh-based author Khushwant Singh. Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment and Amaryllis — an…
Kochi-Muziris Biennale announces first list of artists
New Delhi, July 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) has announced the first list of participating artists for the upcoming KochiAKochi-Muziris Biennale, slated to open on December 12 this year. Artist Shubigi Rao will…
Chetan Bhagat: Vidhu Vinod Chopra drove me close to suicide
Mumbai, July 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Author Chetan Bhagat claims producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra had publicly bullied him. On Tuesday, Chetan took to Twitter to urge critics to write sensibly while reviewing late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s…
Chandigarh museum publishes book on its iconic artwork
Chandigarh, July 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Government Museum and Art Gallery here has brought out a publication which features 60 iconic artwork and artifacts from the museum’s rich collection. The book entitled Masterpieces was released by…
UK watchdog unveils project to set up school for treasure hunters
London, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Historic England, the UK’s cultural watchdog, has unveiled its 50,000-pound ($62,840) project to explore setting up a new official school for treasure hunters. The new training and education organisation for metal…
Writer-director Purva Naresh: Best stories are always in the real world
Mumbai, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director-writer Purva Naresh says her writing has a ring of truth to it because best stories come out of the real world. “My thoughts have always taken shape from what I…
International Mandela Day: Following in Madiba’s footsteps
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) While the mention of South Africa immediately brings alive the imagery of safaris, glamping, bungee jumping, diverse food and warm people, its rich and diverse cultural history…
Canvases of abstraction
By IANSlife New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) ‘My Abstract Universe’, an online solo exhibition of artworks by contemporary artist Yashwant Singh, depicts an unusual imagery of abstraction — replete with tattoos and piercings, kitchen artifacts,…
Habits you need to teach your child in a COVID-19 world
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The fight against COVID-19 continues to take place all over the world. With most of us homebound owning to the home-sheltering and social restrictions, we have been…
An online career community for women
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) During the COVID-19 pandemic the focus has been on women supporting each other to help build financial security. In these uncertain times and an economic slowdown, women…
Namit Das: This year has been very kind to me
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Namit Das has impressed many with his recent shows “Aarya” and “Mafia”. He says 2020 has been very kind to him. Namit’s latest series “Mafia” is about six college buddies…
Mariah Carey announces her memoir
By Siddhi Jain New York, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Mariah Carey will “tell the unfiltered story of her life” in her upcoming memoir “The Meaning of Mariah Carey”. It releases in September….
Charminar, Golconda Fort shut after brief re-opening
Hyderabad, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Charminar and the Golconda Fort, two of Hyderabad’s most famous monuments, were re-opened for visitors on Monday, only to be shut again as authorities took a U-turn. The Archaeological Survey…
On-view lockdown art an ode to artists’ resilient spirits
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A remote arts residency that began on the first day of the nationwide lockdown, featuring 30 artists confined in homes and studios in a multitude of locations,…
Ryan Adams pens apology in response to #MeToo allegations
Los Angeles, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Musician Ryan Adams has apologised to the women, including his former wife Mandy Moore, who accused him of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct over a year ago. “There are no…
Bollywood runs on nepotism, says musician Ranjit Barot
By Sukant Deepak New Delhi, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stressing that the Hindi film industry is an institution that doesn’t place talent and virtuosity at the top of is list and runs on nepotism, India’s best…