The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras created another first as its upcoming Zanzibar campus, the first-ever offshore IIT campus, is also set to become the first woman director of an IIT.
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Both me and my character are ‘bindaas’ kind of girls: Pooja Hegde
Connected to India is shining the spotlight on pan-national star Pooja Hegde, who starred opposite Salman Khan in ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan’, now streaming on Zee5 Global.
Becoming ‘Druv Kent’: Indian-origin composer Dhruv Shrikent shares his journey from banker to music creator
Dhruv Shrikent quit banking for creating music in 2013, and he hasn’t looked back since. Catch Connected to India’s exclusive interview with him.
Tarla Dalal one of the pioneer feminists and working women in India: Huma Qureshi
Bollywood star Huma Qureshi essays her first biopic role. She will play late chef and cookbook author Tarla Dalal in her upcoming film ‘Tarla’.
Enjoy spreading the message of yoga worldwide: Teen prodigy Ishwar Sharma
13-year-old Ishwar Sharma’s impressive dedication to yoga has seen him travel across the world, emerge victorious in international competitions and win multiple national awards.
Visit Varanasi, India’s healing capital, where life and death coexist in harmony
The aura of Varanasi appeared to be seeped in accepting situations and moving on — physically and mentally — as the sound of prayer resonated everywhere.
Vasantham Star winner Navein Gunasekaran is fired up for his musical future
Winning Vasantham Star 2023 has brought Navein into the limelight in the Singapore music circuit. Catch our exclusive interview with him.
Purulia Chhau is a vehicle of empowerment, says scholar and change-maker Sneha Bhattacharyya
One of the most spectacular folk art forms in India, Purulia Chhau recently visited Singapore to take part in ‘A Tapestry of Sacred Music’ festival. It was introduced to the Singapore audience by Chhau researcher Sneha Bhattacharyya.
Kathambam is constantly in a state of evolution and will continue to evolve, says Guru P Sushanth
An eight-person ensemble with artistes from various genres, Kathambam recently performed at the SIFAS Festival of Arts 2023 in Singapore, enchanting audiences with its multi-ethnic musical offering.
Bijayini Satpathy: Returns to Singapore with her international bestseller ABHIPSAA – A Seeking
Bijayini Satpathy returns to Singapore this month, to present her internationally acclaimed show ABHIPSAA – A Seeking (Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay).
