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Procession de la Déesse Kali (Procession of the Goddess Kali) by Prince Alexis Soltykoff (1806–1859), engraved by Louis Henri de Rudder (1807–1881). Lithograph on paper, 1841.

DAG exhibition traces Kali’s evolution from deity to cultural icon

Mumbai art show probes Kali’s multifaceted representations across centuries, illuminating her significance in religion, society, and visual culture.
Ishita Sengupta
Bollywood producer and director Karan Johar at the launch of the Jio World Plaza mall in Mumbai on October 31, 2023.

Frontline On Air | The KJo phenomenon

A quarter-century in film paints Karan Johar a paradox: KJo the director finds courage in the shadow of KJo the producer.
Ishita Sengupta
Ceramic stoneware figures by G. Reghu at Seagull Bookstore, Kolkata. 

Homage to leisure: G. Reghu’s sculptures on show at Seagull

The sculptor’s work, currently on display at Kolkata‘s Seagull Bookstore, speaks of a quieter, simpler way of life, away from urban hustle.
Ishita Sengupta
At the launch of the Jio World Plaza mall in Mumbai on October 31, 2023.

The KJo phenomenon

A quarter-century in film paints Karan Johar a paradox: KJo the director finds courage in the shadow of KJo the producer.
Ishita Sengupta
Alia Bhatt at a press conference for the promotion of her 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in August. Hers is an eclectic career built by big swings and fearless pursuit.

How Alia Bhatt’s modern woman reflects the time we live in

Bhatt has consistently found success by playing complex, relatable, and unsinkable women.
Ishita Sengupta
Gallery view: Mycelial Legacies II Foreground: Mrinalini Mukherjee, “Wing II”, 2008, bronze. And Mrinalini Mukherjee, “River”, 1983, etching. Background: Rakhi Peswani, “Anatomy of Labour II”, 2019, burlap, handloom cotton fabric, synthetic velvet, iron armature, stencilled acrylic paint, newspaper filler.

Mycelial Legacies II: Baroda’s women artists who shaped artistry and pedagogy

In Mumbai, an exhibition chronicles the extraordinary contributions of 22 artists from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
Ishita Sengupta
Akram Khan in “Xenos”

Akram Khan: ‘I have utter conviction in tradition and I have immense doubt’

The Britain-born Bangladeshi dancer, who hung up his boots in June with a performance of Xenos in Mumbai, explains why it was his last performance.
Ishita Sengupta
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