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Theatre Olympics offering a national stage to indigenous theatrical forms
The heightened interest in vernacular theatre has also spurred research on the various forms - insights from these are further fuelling experimentation and dialogue.
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From cure in cow urine to 'superior child', pseudoscience inviting research
Pseudoscience is a set of beliefs or practices that masquerades as science to claim legitimacy
 "From cure in cow urine to 'superior child', pseudoscience inviting research")
How a fabric with a hoary history was rediscovered by fashion designers
Ramie is a fabric made from the nettles that grow wild in rainfall-rich states like Meghalaya
 "How a fabric with a hoary history was rediscovered by fashion designers")
Jahan-e-Khusrau returns with Sufi poetry performed by some powerful voices
The lineup of the three-day festival includes performances by Shubha Mudgal, Hans Raj Hans, Kailash Kher, Malini Awasthi
 "Jahan-e-Khusrau returns with Sufi poetry performed by some powerful voices")
Meet Sonia Shirsat, India's lone internationally acclaimed fadista
She aims to revive fado and widen its appeal to non-Portuguese speakers
 "Meet Sonia Shirsat, India's lone internationally acclaimed fadista")
Teaser of Rajinikanth's Kaala goes viral on social media: Watch it here
The Rajini movie's teaser received some 1.4 million views on the movie's official Youtube page in nine hours
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Actress Priya Prakash Varrier moves SC to quash FIRs filed against her
The plea said the claims that it hurt religious sentiments of the Muslim community are without any basis
 "Actress Priya Prakash Varrier moves SC to quash FIRs filed against her")
Black Panther review: A crisp narrative and statement for people of colour
After many generations of white superheros, Black Panther is an important film that holds its own
 "Black Panther review: A crisp narrative and statement for people of colour")
Is Vitamin D deficiency the new epidemic sweeping the country?
Veenu Sandhu sets out to answer the question and find some solutions
 "Is Vitamin D deficiency the new epidemic sweeping the country?")
Priya Prakash beats Sunny Leone to become Google's most searched actress
With a follower count of over three million on Instagram, Priya has become a social media sensation overnight
 "Priya Prakash beats Sunny Leone to become Google's most searched actress")
Sabyasachi apologises after his 'shame on women' remark triggers outrage
Many on social media, took offence to remarks from the designer to stars, calling them patriarchal and anti-feminist
 "Sabyasachi apologises after his 'shame on women' remark triggers outrage")
Secret to selling wine on the internet? Just make it yourself!
The challenge lies in making something better than rotten-berry swill
 "Secret to selling wine on the internet? Just make it yourself!")
India recognised third gender much before the youth in West: UK Professor
Sarah Hawkes said that gender inequality was related to wide spectrum like expression and identity and was not just about male and female
 "India recognised third gender much before the youth in West: UK Professor")
From Aadhaar to anti-Romeo squads, Bibek Debroy sums up 2017 in limericks
Debroy has come up with "The Book of Limericks", a compilation of hilarious five-liners on economic issues, citizen's concerns and major happenings
 "From Aadhaar to anti-Romeo squads, Bibek Debroy sums up 2017 in limericks")
Tired of candle-lit dinners? Plan an uber-rich getaway this Valentine's Day
Private jet rental operator Victor looked at its bookings to list down the most popular destinations for Valentine's Day travel in 2018
 "Tired of candle-lit dinners? Plan an uber-rich getaway this Valentine's Day")
Howrah Bridge: A magnetic pull of the steely wonder for filmmakers
In India's cinematic imagination, the imposing structure always evoked romance, thrill and awe - three ingredients of a crowd-pleasing Hindi movie
 "Howrah Bridge: A magnetic pull of the steely wonder for filmmakers")
Do not call it retro, 'archival' is the hottest new thing in fashion
Long synonymous with thrift, consignment clothing is an $18 billion business, with about $2.3 billion spent on specialised secondhand apparel websites
 "Do not call it retro, 'archival' is the hottest new thing in fashion")
Zayn Malik sings for Bollywood, records his first Hindi song with Rahman
In an interview with Elle India, Malik revealed he recorded a song in Hindi for an upcoming Bollywood movie
 "Zayn Malik sings for Bollywood, records his first Hindi song with Rahman")
From fashion to hostels, India's pet industry is pulling out all the stops
Indians spent Rs 19.8 billion on pet care last year, according to Euromonitor International
 "From fashion to hostels, India's pet industry is pulling out all the stops")
Nike's limited edition PlayStation sneaker, the PG2, vibrates on your feet
The limited-edition PlayStation-inspired sneakers with glow-in-the-dark rubber soles light up, too, writes Rachel Tepper Paley
 "Nike's limited edition PlayStation sneaker, the PG2, vibrates on your feet")