The book, titled "A Bend in Time: Writings by Children on the COVID-19 pandemic", is a collection of 12 engrossing stories and essays by children and young adults from across the country. Its introduction is written by award-winning children's author Bijal Vachharajani. … [Read more...] about ‘A Bend in Time’: Coronavirus pandemic through the eyes of children
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Best Netflix movies, shows to beat the monsoon blues this August
When I do take a break from watching Korean dramas, Chinese action flicks, dark European shows and impossible fantasies I watch the grey clouds burst over the city. And, for some reason, I am compelled to go back to the art of Takashi Miike. His vision will blow your mind, the visuals will stun you. You will be transported to a time where swordsmanship reigns supreme. You will be amazed that the pacifist inside you is not horrified by revenge that is blood soaked. Let it rain, you will say, Netflix has The Blade Of The Immortal. … [Read more...] about Best Netflix movies, shows to beat the monsoon blues this August
‘I wanted to tell a fantastical tale about real pain’: ‘Bulbbul’ director Anvita Dutt
“This is a democracy. All that I can do is be true to myself – and hopefully that will bring enough dissonance,” says Anvita, who says she was “surprised how audiences picked up every nuance and responded to it emotionally and viscerally. It has sparked conversations and it has moved them to poetry or art. I am so grateful for that.” … [Read more...] about ‘I wanted to tell a fantastical tale about real pain’: ‘Bulbbul’ director Anvita Dutt
