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An unlikely hero
Despite the media build-up, The Rising, the great Aamir Khan comeback, turns out to be a damp squib.
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Music
No playing second fiddle, any more
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Rediscovering a heritage
Restoration work gets under way at the historic Kangla Fort in Manipur.
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No playing second fiddle, any more
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Cinema
Images of conflict
Osian's Cine Fan, a film festival focussing on Asian cinema, captivates audiences in Delhi and provides a platform for independent filmmakers to expre
ANNIE ZAIDI
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Outpourings of a saint-poet
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A cultural crossover
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