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The Hindu
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bengaluru's Inner Sanctum to play at Desert Inferno in Dubai
It has been over a decade since Inner Sanctum were booked for an international show but as guitarist and primary songwriter Chintan Chinnappa says, they prefer doing things the organic way. 'I believe we still are that old-school band which wants people to be impressed with our performance first, and then hope that translates into making fans. I think that's a bit more sustainable for us,' says Chintan. After their 2013 Europe tour and a set at the Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, Norway in 2015, Inner Sanctum released their debut album, Legions Awake (also in 2015) and became known for their incendiary live performances across India. A few lineup changes followed but Bengaluru's pulverising act currently has Chintan on guitars, vocalist Shashank Bhatnagar, bassist Narayan Shrouthy, drummer Ujwal KS and returning guitarist Tejas Jayaraman. With that, Inner Sanctum are heading to Dubai to perform at the gig series Desert Inferno on August 9 at Oak Live Bar. Chintan says, 'Dubai is a hotspot of people from across the world, so I hope people hear about the band, turn up for the event and support us.' While it is not a multi-city tour, Chintan is happy that gig promoter Resurrection is 'actively taking the effort to bring an Indian band' and promote heavy music from the country. This will be the band's first international show with the current lineup, and Chintan is only half-joking when he says they are 'sick of playing in India' because they have conquered all the big stages and clubs. 'I think Dubai would be happy to see a band from India bring a certain level of professionalism on stage, which is what we're looking at achieving, and I'm hoping that this will be the starting point for us to go back there again.' While he has been to the Gulf city in a personal capacity before, it is quite likely it will be the first time for a few other band members. Chintan says, 'I'm quite certain Narayan and Shashank haven't visited Dubai, simply because Narayan got his passport only a couple of months ago.' The show also comes at a time when Inner Sanctum are changing up their setlist, but they also understand some fans in Dubai will probably be seeing them live for the first time. 'We had phased out a bunch of tracks, especially older ones from our Provenance EP (2009). But a lot of folks in Dubai want to listen to some of our older stuff, so we'll blend in some of our newer tracks too, and see how that goes,' the guitarist says. Newer material includes their 2023 single 'The Face of Evil', but there are also songs with Bhatnagar, who joined the band in 2023 replacing Gaurav Basu, that are being road-tested live and being prepped for release. Chintan feels it is about time, since all the previous records have had a different lineup. 'This was one of the reasons why we thought it was important for us to put out a new release — having something that displays what Inner Sanctum is now, as compared to what we were in 2009.' To that end, Chintan says, 'the focus is 100% on writing and finalising' new songs. He adds, 'There are a few gigs lined up. But we are making it a point to not take up large gigs, unless and until we can change our setlist altogether.'
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Workshop held to spread awareness among women waste pickers on using proper footwear
New Delhi, A workshop was organised in the national capital to spread awareness among women waste pickers on the health risks of working barefoot and the importance of using proper footwear while handling waste on landfills and urban streets. Workshop held to spread awareness among women waste pickers on using proper footwear The session, organised by Chintan, in collaboration with Barefoot Warriors, was attended by 30 women waste pickers. It focused on the ways in which adequate footwear can prevent injuries, infections and long-term health complications arising from prolonged exposure to unsafe working conditions. Through live demonstrations, stories and interactive discussions, the workshop sought to address commonly held perceptions among waste pickers that shoes are uncomfortable, unnecessary, or inaccessible. The workshop aimed to build awareness about how proper footwear serves as a tool for safety, physical well-being and dignity, especially for women working in harsh environments. Women waste pickers frequently suffer from cuts, punctures and abrasions while handling mixed waste. These open wounds, when left untreated or exposed to contaminated materials, often result in infections that can require medical attention. Prolonged walking on uneven terrain in unsuitable footwear, such as worn-out chappals, can also lead to slips, falls and chronic musculoskeletal pain. "The youth today is growing up in an unequal, uncertain, melting world. Chintan is therefore really glad to help a Keshav Sekhri, a young Indian, addressing these crises in an impactful way," said Chintan founder Bharati Chaturvedi. The workshop was facilitated by Keshav Sekhri, founder of Barefoot Warriors, an initiative that works towards collecting and distributing used footwear to people in need. Chintan is an environmental research and action group. Health issues arising from such conditions not only endanger safety but also impact livelihoods, as many workers are forced to take time off from work due to injury or illness, resulting in loss of income. A statement from Chintan said Barefoot Warriors has a dedicated team of nine people and a cobbler who manage the collection, cleaning, repair and refurbishment of donated shoes. The refurbished footwear is stored at Chintan's Micro Material Recovery Facility located at Bengali Market, which is dedicated to this purpose. Distribution drives are organised based on assessed needs. For instance, among women waste pickers working barefoot at landfills and care is taken to ensure that each person receives a pair that fits and suits their work requirements. So far, the initiative has collected and refurbished 6,000 pairs of shoes, out of which 5,000 pairs have been distributed. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan's Gujarati debut 'Unfiltered Naari' reaches the audience in Hindi
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan 's Gujarati debut drama, "Fakt Mahilao Maate" has now reached the Hindi audience with the title, "Unfiltered Naari". Made under the direction of Jay Bodas , the film narrates the journey of a young man, Chintan Parikh. Overwhelmed by all the females in his life, Chintan receives a superpower to understand women like no one else. Big B has done a special cameo in the drama as the father of the main protagonist, Chintan. Watch 'Kalki 2898 AD' Public Review in Less Than a Minute Talking about "Unfiltered Naari", Yash Soni who essays the role of Chintan said, "Gujarati cinema is going through a really exciting phase right now - we're seeing a wave of fresh storytelling, rooted in our culture but universal in its themes. Fakt Mahilao Maate was one such film that not only entertained but also sparked conversations around what women go through in everyday life. It was a rare blend of humour, heart, and insight, and the response from the Gujarati audience was overwhelming. " "With the movie's Hindi dubbed version, Unfiltered Naari, I truly believe we're giving this story a new life and a much bigger stage. There are so many regional films that deserve to reach beyond language barriers, and this is one such film. I hope the Hindi-speaking audience connects with it just as deeply - not just because of the story or the message, but because it's a reflection of our shared experiences. It's a film made with sincerity and purpose, and I'm thrilled that more people will now get to be part of this journey," the protagonist added. Backed by Anand Pandit and Vaishal Shah, "Unfiltered Naari" enjoys a stellar cast with Yash Soni, Amitabh Bachchan, Deeksha Joshi, Tarjanee Bhadla, Bhavini Jani, Kalpana Gagdekar, Chetan Daiya, Vaishakh Rathod, Deep Vaidya, and Om Bhatt in important roles. "Unfiltered Naari" will be available on ShemarooMe from 10th July.
Business Standard
26-06-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Chintan Girish Modi
An independent journalist and educator based in Mumbai, Chintan has an MPhil in English Language Education, and has worked with the Unesco Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, the Kabir Project, and the Hri Institute for Southasian Research and Exchange.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
NDMC, NGO Chintan launch solar-powered micro MRF for E-Waste at Khan Market
To reduce the burden on landfills by strengthening decentralised community-centric initiatives, New Delhi Municipal Council, along with NGO Chintan, has set up a solar-powered micro material recovery facility (MMRF) at Khan Market. The initiative is part of a larger plan to operationalise eight decentralised centres across the NDMC areas, each designed to tackle specific waste streams through collection, segregation, repair, reuse, upcycling and safe disposal, in line with Solid Waste Management Rules 2016. These are basically dhalaos that have been converted into MMRF plus reduce, reuse, recycle centres. This facility will specialise in e-waste collection and their responsible handover for disposal. The site, located close to the parking for public convenience, will facilitate the collection of waste such as old shoes, clothes, paper, books, domestic hazardous waste and, most importantly, various e-waste items. "We had a facility here earlier, but now this is revamped properly. We have placed multiple boxes, specifying the items that can be dropped in each of them. Besides paper and mixed plastic, separate sections are made for dumping batteries, stereos, keyboards or tablets, wires and earphone chargers, considering all these electronic items are processed separately," said an NGO representative. "We also have a machine to compress plastic bottles. Collected and segregated waste will be transferred to registered processing units." Launching the facility along with Chintan founder Bharati Chaturvedi, NDMC chairman Keshav Chandra said, "We encourage NDMC waste generators to participate in this project by dropping off their waste or calling for a pickup." Another key feature is a solar panel of 1kW capacity installed at the entrance to run the fan and lights and the weighing machines at the centre. "It will showcase how renewable, green energy can fight heat, improve health and also enable more efficient waste management," said Chaturvedi. NDMC has come across many new waste streams, from textile waste to shoes, said medical officer of health Dr Shakuntala Srivastava. "Trained waste pickers, integrated into the formal waste system, will manage operations, strengthening both environmental sustainability and livelihoods," said an official.
