Faces
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Written by SuperHypersonic
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 08:38 |
Phil Soltanoff is the director of 'Mad Dog' theatre company. He is also executive director and co-founder (along with performing artist Hanne Tierney) of Five Myles, the OBIE-award winning alternative performance/exhibition space in Brooklyn, NY. In 1996 Phil Soltanoff premiered "TO Whom it may concern" which was featured in The Belgrade International Theatre Festival 1997.He was nominated for a 2007 Moliere Award for his creation and direction of "More or less infinity". His other directing credits include "Hybrid #17", "Suite for Suits" and "Plan B"with CIE 111. Here we present Phil in conversation with Aditi,discussing his work,inspirations and more. |
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Written by SuperHypersonic
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 05:21 |
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"To the beat of Mridang and Drums,
With magnificient masks,they twist,they turn.
Through graceful moves and elegant prance,
They invoke the Lord's cosmic dance."
Duniya Gol Hai is very happy to present the "India For Duniya"(India for the World) series.
Through these articles,we'll introduce you to various art forms, places, traditions and cultures of India that aren't widely known but deserve to be known.There is so much in the vast diversity of India that one can talk about and since I love this beautiful country so much, I with Duniya Gol Hai, will try to bring some awareness about rare art forms and many, local art forms,food,places etc.
As a start, Duniya Gol hai brings to you "Chhau Dance",a genre of tribal martial dance or more simply, a dance-drama from Eastern India.
The word 'Chhau' is traced to the Sanskrit word 'Chhaya' or shade, referring to the masks used by the dancers in some forms of Chhau.Themes are based on mythology, everyday life, aspects of nature or just a mood or emotion.
Chhau dance is primarily a martial dance. The steps and movements, the attack and defence, the performers, some holding a sword and shield ,some depicting war scenes from the Mahabharata etc.It is a type of dance-drama, which takes utmost care in expressing emotions and feelings :anger, fear, laughter, wonder,joy,sorrow, love.
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Written by SuperHypersonic
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 20:16 |
 She is a fantastic actor. She has a degree in mathematics and she is an ex-Miss India. She is tech-savvy and an avid reader. But there is so much more to Gul Panag then that .Like did you know Gul is just two flights away from acquiring a Solo License for Paragliding? Read on to discover more about this well-informed, avid traveller. Aditi (SuperHypersonic) met Gul Panag in Mumbai and the two talked about travelling and more in this hour long discussion.
Aditi : You have done a lot of diverse roles, how do you make the choice? Gul : Well to some extent its about what you want to do and then once you carve the certain identity for yourself everything falls into place.
Aditi: From the roles you have essayed so far, which is your favourite character? Gul:Nandini in Fatso [by Rajat Kapoor]She is the central character around whom the entire story revolves.That has been a very interesting experience.
Aditi:Lets talk about your online presence, popularity and your views on it. Gul:To me it is about connecting to people who are like minded and share views and not about |
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Adventure Travel
WHITE WATER RAFTING
River rafting in the dazzling white waters of the Himalayan Rivers is the best in the world, with great rapids that challenge the body, invigorate the mind and the spirit. There are many river-rafting regions here which suit both professionals as well as amateur rafters.
The magic behind white water rafting is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers.
It’s that inexplicable feeling of incredible peace found in the act of flowing with the astounding current of the river.
One of the most magnificent white water rafting experiences one can have
would be on River Beas.
The Beas River, one of the four major Himachal Rivers, rises from Rohtang Pass and flows through the Kully valley. Beas has, right from Manali till Jhiri, close to Bajaura in Kullu district, become a favorite among the river rafting lovers. On this 20 kms stretch, there... Adventure Travel Read More... |
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Faces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAfZb5-s8LwPhil Soltanoff is the director of 'Mad Dog' theatre company. He is also executive director and co-founder (along with performing artist Hanne Tierney) of Five Myles, the OBIE-award winning alternative performance/exhibition space in Brooklyn, NY. In 1996 Phil Soltanoff premiered "TO Whom it may concern" which was featured in The Belgrade International Theatre Festival 1997.He was nominated for a 2007 Moliere Award for his creation and direction of "More or less infinity".His other directing credits include "Hybrid #17", "Suite for... Read More... |
{smoothgallery folder=images/chhau}"To the beat of Mridang and Drums,With magnificient masks,they twist,they turn.Through graceful moves and elegant prance,They invoke the Lord's cosmic dance."Duniya Gol Hai is very happy to present the "India For Duniya"(India for the World) series.Through these articles,we'll introduce you to various art forms, places, traditions and cultures of India that aren't widely known but deserve to be known.There is so much in the vast diversity of India that one can talk about and since I love this beautiful... Read More... |
She is a fantastic actor. She has a degree in mathematics and she is an ex-Miss India. She is tech-savvy and an avid reader. But there is so much more to Gul Panag then that .Like did you know Gul is just two flights away from acquiring a Solo License for Paragliding? Read on to discover more about this well-informed, avid traveller. Aditi (SuperHypersonic) met Gul Panag in Mumbai and the two talked about travelling and more in this hour... Read More... |
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Mind travel
A love story that reaches its crescendo with a lover declaring , "And I find the greatest peace in knowing that together one day we will be phosphates of calcium" is not really the run-of-the mill line one would usually expect from a wife to a husband. |
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Places
 The Castle of Sao Jorge (Castle of Saint George), in Lisbon with an interesting historical background and the dazzling views that it offers, is the perfect place for a well-spent afternoon.Located on a hill top in Lisbon, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe , the castle is a must visit on a trip to Lisbon. Often referred to as the 'cidade das sete colinas' (city of the seven... Places Read More... |
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Soul Travel
{smoothgallery folder=images/marine} The cool sea breeze,spectacular Marine Drive(Mumbai,India) and a display of pictures underlining a deep concern for our planet earth.... doesn't that sound perfect?
An exhibition titled "Earth from Above" has been put up on Marine Drive that has fantastic aerial photographs of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's travels had been put up in that perfect scenario.The photo exhibit is a part of the Bonjour India Festival.Born 1946 in France,Yann has become globally famous as a nature photographer.During his career he... Soul Travel Read More... |
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