Neeta Lal

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Portrait Of An Artist: Ratna Patak Shah

2 weeks ago | indiacurrents.com | Neeta Lal

Actor, director, theater artist…. Ratna Pathak Shah wears many hats with aplomb, garnering critical and mass acclaim in a career that spans more than four decades. Shah’s portrayal of the haughty and independent Maya Sarabhai in the hit TV series Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004–2006) and her role as an air hostess in the comedy sitcom Idhar Udhar made her a household name.
Following the Mauritius Slave Heritage Trail on a historical journey of resistance and freedom

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Neeta Lal

Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty ImagesFollowing the Mauritius Slave Heritage Trail on a historical journey of resistance and freedomThe East African island commemorates its past annually on Unesco's International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade
A Musician Of Note:Hariprasad Chaurasia

3 weeks ago | indiacurrents.com | Neeta Lal

From humble beginnings in Allahabad to iconic global flautist, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s career represents a colorful kaleidoscope of talent, grit, and versatility. The recipient of national and international awards, including the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, the Konark Samman, the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan, and the Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Award, among others, the maestro has charmed the world with his mellifluous music.
A Musician Of Note:Hariprasad Chaurasia

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Neeta Lal

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China's Dam-Building Spree Threatens Relations with India

1 month ago | globalasia.org | Neeta Lal

ARCHIVE/SEARCH > Articles Articles China's Dam-Building Spree Threatens Relations with India By Neeta Lal CHINA’S CONTROVERSIAL plan to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River — also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo — is raising alarm bells in India while heightening environmental and security concerns across swathes of Asia.
History in Every Wave

1 month ago | dailypioneer.com | Neeta Lal

Despite its beauty, Mauritius honours its painful history of slavery annually on Abolition DayAs I dived into an ambitious itinerary on my fourth visit to Mauritius, checking into the breathtaking island's luxury hotels, savouring world-class gastronomy, and admiring its storied landscapes, beaches, lagoons and reefs, I also had a rare chance this time to reflect on the country's early beginnings, marked by suffering and social upheaval.
From bamboo feasts to gourmet cruises: How luxury hotels are rewriting the rules of fine dining

2 months ago | fortuneindia.com | Neeta Lal

Nestled on the banks of the Chalakudy river in Kerala, luxury hotel Sterling Athirapilly’s “bamboo cooking” sessions are wildly popular among guests seeking immersive, hyperlocal dining experiences. These fun, interactive demos involve hollowing out chunky bamboo stems, which are then used as vessels to cook local dishes with chefs. As the bamboo heats on smouldering charcoal, the food is gently steamed or boiled, infusing it with a woodsy umami flavour.
Maha Kumbh 2025: The cosmic carnival where faith fuels a ₹2 lakh crore storm

2 months ago | fortuneindia.com | Neeta Lal

In the teeming mass of humanity at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the cosmic and the commercial coalesce seamlessly. Yet, beyond its overwhelming spiritual quotient, the fair has also emerged as a major driver of economic activity for big and small businesses.
Stumped But Never Out: Syed Kirmani’s Journey On And Off The Pitch In His Memoir

2 months ago | freepressjournal.in | Neeta Lal

Renowned Indian cricketer and Padmashri awardee Syed Kirmani’s book Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards (Penguin), released on his 75th birthday on December 29, 2024. It also made waves at the recently concluded Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) held in Kozhikode, declared as India’s first City of Literature by UNESCO. Kirmani was present for book sessions, signings and to meet and greet his fans at the forum.
Kerala Literature Festival 2025: A Thumping Success

2 months ago | indiacurrents.com | Neeta Lal

The sunny beaches of Kozhikode, formerly Calicut, came alive from January 23-26, 2025 with the eighth edition of Kerala Literature Festival bringing together over 500 speakers from 15 countries and over 600,000 visitors celebrating literature, art, and culture in the town recently designated by UNESCO as the “City of Literature.” The who’s who of the literary universe rubbed shoulders at Asia’s largest literary festival with celebrities, scholars, artists, performers diplomats, Booker Prize...