• 21 things to do in Mumbai from 28th August to 2nd September

    21 things to do in Mumbai from 28th August to 2nd September
    Watch stereotypes clash
    7 PM: The Class Act has had 100 shows and now returns to stage after a gap of two years. The play, directed by Meherzad Patel, looks into an acting class Where students come from different religious backgrounds and are pitted against each other in various acting exercises. The characters include a veteran Hindu theatre artist from Delhi, a Parsi bachelor who lives with his father and loves his bike, a laidback Goan Christian and a clean shaven Muslim. To the mix is added
  • Design firm recreates Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness online

    Design firm recreates Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness online
    Lisa Rath, principal, Itu Chaudhuri DesignFor those who have read Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, a chaiti (semi-classical song) by Hindustani classical legend Rasoolin Bai, that resonates through its chapters, might be of significance.It certainly was to Lisa Rath, who has created Re:Reader, a digital experience around Roy's novel that has been longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Intricately designed, user friendly and avoiding any kind of clutter, the Re:Reader takes one th