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Books
‘Who Will Remain’ – The Crisis of Masculinity, a novel of substance
THOUGHTFUL, considered, reflective – and impressive – Kasim Ali is rather like his second novel, ‘Who Will Remain’. But don’t…
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International Film Festival of India 2025 – Spirits high as Goa welcomes global film industry
A carnival like parade, business and load of glamour, here’s what happened at this year’s annual gathering of talent and…
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Theatre
Indian ink; Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo; Before The Millennium, Mountain and Seas & more
It’s the final month of 2025 and there is a lot of interesting and varied theatre – some revivals, some…
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Theatre
‘The Producers’ – Raj Ghatak talks Carmen Ghia, Representation, ‘East is East’, ‘Bombay Dreams’, ‘Hijra’
Indian heritage recognised in West End smash adapted from classic Hollywood showbiz satire… ACTOR Raj Ghatak doesn’t look like someone…
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Film
Bollywood asianculturevulture vibes – The good, the bad, the 1970s motorbike and a viral wedding…
Drugs, the ‘Sholay’ bike and a disappointing box office run for almost all but one of the releases and a…
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Theatre
‘The Indian Army at the Palace’ – thrilling untold story of soldiers at Hampton Court Palace
Exploring British history through theatre and bringing to life what really happened …Ends today By Suman Bhuchar HAMPTON COURT is…
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Theatre
‘I Dream of Theresa May’ – Wonderful satire on hoops new immigrants must jump to become British
In the wake of much anti-immigrant feeling, a new playwright looks at what is Britishness exactly… By Suman Bhuchar CONCISE,…
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Film
Dharmendra – Colossus leaves a huge chasm in Indian film industry – British media figures pay tribute
One of the stars of the immortal Bollywood classic, ‘Sholay’ (1975), few will match this acting icon’s wide adulation…and his…
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Film
Dharmendra’s passing spurs nationwide grief in India
London 11.30am GMT – Indian star actor dies days before his 90th birthday – end of an era for some……
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Theatre
‘We are the Lions Mr Manager’ – Jayaben Desai play, the other Iron Woman
At a time when a certain Margaret Thatcher was making her way politically, another woman was also intent on change…
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