Urban public spaces

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

Li said the ministry and the Beijing municipal government have coordinated with 21 departments including the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to roll out an action plan for the construction of Beijing international sci-tech innovation hub. … [Read more...] about China Focus: China to build Beijing into global innovation hub

Highlights of the first week include programs of the series "Crème de la Fringe: On Site" which use body language as the domain, allowing audiences to appreciate contemporary dance art from city spaces to a theater, and the series "Crème de la Fringe: Todos Fest!" which brings programs by local dancers, elderly people and people with physical and mental disabilities. … [Read more...] about Macao City Fringe Festival kicks off

California, which has emerged as the U.S. epicenter of the pandemic in recent weeks, offered a glimmer of optimism on Tuesday. State Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said hospitalisation rates were levelling off in a sign that a surge of cases spurred by the year-end holiday was beginning to ease. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden leads observance of America’s 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

"As of now, we are likely to allow 50% spectators for the four Test matches. The BCCI is in talks with both state cricket associations (TNCA and GCA) and also state health authorities," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. … [Read more...] about BCCI likely to allow 50% crowd attendance for England Tests