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In Conversation With: Year In Review - Part I
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12/24/2015
In Conversation With Anurag Kashyap Director Gangs Of Wasseypur
I have bizarre, stubborn philosophies on life. I don't like making life comfortable for new filmmakers. I want him to struggle to make his film. I'll illogically slash their budget to half the amount and ask them to do it for that. And every time they'll pull it off. I'm interested in filmmakers who break boundaries - Anurag Kashyap, Gangs of Wasseypur.[more]
In Conversation With Dr.Swarnamalya Ganesh Dance and filmstar of Alaipayuthey fame, Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh has studied the Devadasi tradition and culture doing scores of interviews with women who were Devadasis. It has helped bring context of the times of the Tajore Quartet which is a key period for Bharatanatyam. She talks about her life and work. [more]
In Conversation With Marc Pollick "Giving increases your endorphins making for a healthy life," says Marc Pollick, the founder of the Giving Back Fund that leverages the power of celebrity to benefit a charitable cause. Marc talks about philanthropic foundations and discusses why it is important to teach children to give. [more]
In Conversation With Anju Pathak Anju Pathak's aim is to take the art of bridal beauty to the next level. A one-stop shop for complete bridal dressing, hair do and make-up, she is Professional, Perfectionist and Prepared![more]
In Conversation With P. Sainath Our nation’s greatest legacies are eroding rural India ruptures. No other country has a fraction as many schools of weaving, art, pottery, other crafts, epic stories, skills. So many of these are disintegrating or vanishing. Does one need to discover a reason for this being important or is that self-evident? Our approach to it is that we cover “The Everyday Lives of Everyday People.†- P.Sainath, Founder PARI. He will present on March 15th at 2pm at MIT.[more]
In Conversation With Rishikant Singh "Your travel dollars at Air India do not just go to provide a good travel experience but also works to impact India. At Air India, it is not just about the bottom line. It is also about the impact on India. My work for Air India is really work for my nation," says Rishikant Singh, who is the Regional Manager for Americas. Singh shares insights into the new and improved Air India, which is a member of Star Alliance.
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Dongria Kondh_Wedding"Young friends of the bride" Photo by Purusottam Thakur.PARI
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