Connected to India speaks to Laila Tyabji, founder of Dastkar, about her Saree Diary and her relentless efforts to bring Indian crafts to the rest of the world.
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Script was my bible and Meghna Gulzar was my priest: Vicky Kaushal
Sawaal ek, jawaab do, (Ask one question, get two answers) says Vicky Kaushal about his director Meghna Gulzar who he thinks was already living the story of Raazi.
Singapore celebrates unsung musical gems of Tamil Trinity
Good music never gets old! Isai Amuthu – musical gems of Tamil trinity is one such attempt, to bring back to life compositions by 15th century Carnatic music composers to music lovers in Singapore.
International audience ready for Indian movies: Hollywood movie financier AVT Shankardass
Punam Sharrma of Connected to India spoke to the very affable movie financier AVT Shankardass on his recent visit to Singapore.
Hard power is exercised, soft power is evoked: Shashi Tharoor
A packed Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Auditorium enjoyed – Shashi The Roar In Singapore. Dr Tharoor, Indian MP and author of 17 books was in full form, regaling a very engaged and keen audience comprising of largely Indian diaspora.
It’s a dream debut: Malavika Mohanan on her role in ‘Beyond the Clouds’
While finding her feet in showbiz, Malavika came across the opportunity of a lifetime – the role of Tara in famous Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s first Indian production ‘Beyond the Clouds’.
How their love rhymes: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi
Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi will be presenting Rhymes of love an evening of poetry and conversation on April 27 and 28 at the Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA).
‘Beyond the Clouds’ is a feeling, says Ishaan Khatter
Audacious voice, impressive acting prowess was seen during his debut movie trailer; Ishaan Khatter is playing Amir in award-winning director Majid Majidi’s first Hindi film ‘Beyond the Clouds’.
“Whose grandfather is this?”: Dr Anitha Devi Pillai
Dr Anitha Devi Pillai speaks to Connected to India on her book From Kerala to Singapore: Voices from the Singapore-Malayalee community.
Prasenjit insists that Indians must re-learn nation’s modern history through his book Asia Reborn
Singapore-based economist and historian by passion Professor Prasenjit Basu insists that some part of Indian history must be revisited and re-learned all over again.
