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The idea was triggered by Lavani, a traditional dance form from Maharashtra, that was showcased in the song ‘Wajle Ki Bara’ (translated from Marathi as ‘Is it midnight yet?’) from the 2009 film Natarang — a coming-of-age story of an artiste, and one that brings to fore issues like gender bias. “Our own understanding of agency as both individuals and society has shifted since then, but we continue to grapple with societal norms. If we aren’t able to still occupy our streets at night, can we occupy the new streets, aka social media? If yes, how about I go with something that reflected my desire to get more perspectives from the women’s gaze out there,” explains Vishwanath. … [Read more...] about Our Midnight Song: Shruthi Veena Vishwanath’s series highlights women artistes

Beijing will create an innovation-friendly environment by exploiting the policy advantages enjoyed by its Zhongguancun national demonstration area for independent innovation, as well as its own positioning as a national comprehensive demonstration zone for service industry opening-up and a pilot free trade zone. … [Read more...] about China Focus: China to build Beijing into global innovation hub

According to Manish Gupta, a senior director at the agency, composition of gross fiscal deficit of the States apart from its level, is one of the critical indicators of credit quality. The higher contribution of Capex in a Sate's deficit composition is viewed positively as it supports the capital formation and improves its tax potential. … [Read more...] about States fiscal deficit seen spiking to historic high of 4.7%: CRISIL study