Wednesday, April 21, 1999
Freedom of Expression
When Geeta Raheja decided to open an art gallery in the suburbs she was obviously not thinking of just the quintessential space exhibiting art and sculpture, but an interactive and synergistic collage of the arts where one could browse through art books, conduct poetry/play readings and organise art workshops.
Classic revisited
Hindustani classical vocalist Gangubai Hangal's voice still quivers as she remembers the lessons learnt in the past. Turning 86 on September 23, the doyen of the Kirana gharana is one of the seniormost performing artistes in the world today, and yet she seems moulded by the lessons she learnt as a young girl.
What Do You Know?
Midnight's child and lifetime fatwee (sic) Salman Rushdie was in New York last weekend to promote his new novel The Ground Beneath Her Feet.
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