Category archive for ‘Features’ 
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Peace mission
The Shanti Stupa at Indraprastha Park has become the pride of Delhi. It is a hub of communal harmony. Above all, Buddha’s teachings have found a place in the Capital. Sheena Sharma tells you more
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Da Vinci Code helps create perfect smile
A celebrity dentist has used the mysterious mathematical formula at the heart of The Da Vinci Code to create the perfect smile. Using the arcane sequence of numbers, Dr Tariq Idris — whose clients include singer Charlotte Church, ex-Hollyoaks star Joanna Taylor and Alex Curran, wife of England footballer Steven Gerrard — has provided the ultimate in cosmetic transformations, reports The Daily Express.
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In search of truth
Attaining moksha has been the core objective of individuals of this land since time immemorial. This journey of self fulfilment formed the theme of Sanjib Ray’s Bengali play Shraman.
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Art of Warli
Veteran Warli artist, Jivya Soma Mashe was honoured with an INR 17.5 lakh Prince Claus Award by the Embassy of Netherlands. Shana Maria Verghis found out what set his work apart from the collective, once he had moved from painting on the floor and walls, to using a new medium.
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Timeless jewels
“Old is gold” stands true when over hundred-year-old exquisite jewellery pieces leave you awestruck. And what else would you want, when you get to purchase this piece of history and flaunt it wherever you go. At the ongoing “Timeless Jewels 2010” exhibition at Hyatt Regency, the crowd is gathered at the NAC Jewellers stall to shop the century old jewellery collection. Like others, I am also curious to touch these timeless jewels. The owner in a dhoti-kurta, N Ananthapadmanabhan smiles and shows me a necklace with a big pendant. “The huge pendant in the rakodi (necklace) used to be a head ornament that was worn during Gupta and Pallava periods to simulate aura. Set in Burmese rubies and uncut diamonds, the necklace has been adapted in the current times as a pendant. The accompanying chain with the pendant is the traditional nagas style hand made workmanship,” tells Ananthapadmanabhan, who has been collecting rare jewellery pieces since a little over a decade.
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Legacy like no other
If it was Ustaad Bismillah Khan Saheb’s shehnai that bridged the gap between the folk and the classical world, then it was Michael Jackson who bridged races between the black soul music and the white pop music, says Padmashri Shovana Narayan.
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The prince’s glory
Sourav Ganguly has played a key role in the formation of Team India. He drove it forward and led from the front to instill a new winning mindset in each and every member of the squad, says Charu Sharma.
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Decade of fond farewells
Chandan Mitra recaps 21st Century’s first decade, reminiscing products of the recent past that bid adieu.
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Rise & rise of Rahul Gandhi
Even the worst critics of Rahul Gandhi (RG) admit readily that he has grown tremendously in stature and persona over the years. His sobriety, balance, equipoise, transparent humility, willingness to experiment, to be deferential, steadfastness and relentless pursuit of grassroots connectivity have all undoubtedly contributed to his current situation in the Indian polity. But perhaps the single most important reason is that he has never treated politics or public life as a vehicle for power and is happy — indeed obstinately so — to keep away from all pelf, power and position and do public service while strengthening the Congress Party. Abhishek Manu Singhvi writes more.
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Ustad in his own way
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan gave a concert in Berlin last week. The musician who has been touring Germany and other European nations was grateful for the appreciative audience. Preeti John reports for Folks.