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Books
‘Another Kind of Concrete’ by Koushik Banerjea: Partition, Polyester, Punk and many kicks in this 1970s British family tale…
Debut novel is rich, tender and potent mix… THERE are deep political divisions, unemployment is rising, and some communities are…
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Film
Do you want to work with Sir Sam Mendes and other executives on your screenplay? Are you the next Vinay Patel or Michaela Coel? Here’s your chance…
Hurry – deadline is October 9 and company’s co-founding executive answers our Q&A… Pippa Harris PRODUCTION company Neal Street is…
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Festivals
London Indian Film Festival 2020: ‘Shut up Sona’; ‘Roam Rome Mein’ and ‘The Casteless Collective’ (reviews – and from the big screen!)
With restrictions on cinema openings lifted in the UK, the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival (Liff) hosted a mini…
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Film
Bollywood asianculturevulture vibes: Lost in translation…
There’s a right old ding-dong and it isn’t about Covid and whether seeing a film in a cinema is safe…
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Books
Jay Shetty – ‘Peace and Purpose’ interview about his first book, ‘Think Like A Monk’ (video)
Know who he is..? IT IS HARD to categorise Jay Shetty – except perhaps to say, he is phenomenon in…
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Festivals
Rumah Fest – Celebrating diversity from food to sewing, spoken word, music, rapping, and comedy as emerging artists take talent online…
New collaborations, scratch works and cultural commentary reflect London’s creative scene for one special night as the creative producer tells…
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Film
Dimple Kapadia – ‘It’s unbelievable’ Bollywood screen idol on role in ‘Tenet’
One of the all-time megastars of the 1980s and 1990s in Indian cinema, after a stunning debut at 16, talks…
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Festivals
Festival UK 2022 – Bobby Seagull, TV star and Maths teacher, wants artists to apply to be part of a team that can showcase new ideas to the world
Nationwide festival will celebrate British creativity and innovation and is looking for teams to send in their ideas… ARTISTS –…
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Festivals
TIFF 2020 Wrap: ‘The Disciple’ wins another film festival award, director Mira Nair says ‘A Suitable Boy’ character ‘Lata’ (Tanya Maniktala) represents ‘young India’, and ‘One Night in Miami’ festival award…
This year’s Toronto International Film Festival was a hybrid version with us covering the festival remotely… THERE was another award…
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Main Story
‘We are shadows: Brick Lane’ – Family show is innovative and imaginative
Best known as an area for its curry houses, a new show takes you on a journey of discovery… By…
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