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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 3 June 2025
What: Scripted Dialogues – A Calligraphic Conversation Where: Alliance Française, 72, KK Birla Lane, Lodi Estate When: June 3 to 8 Timing: 11am to 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line) What: Goethe Kino in June | Skin Deep (Aus meiner Haut) Where: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Kasturba Gandhi (KG) Marg, Connaught Place When: June 3 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Janpath (Violet Line) What: India-Pakistan Relations in the Light of Operation Sindoor – TCA Raghavan, Raj Chengappa, Ambassador Ruchi Ghanashyam, and Capt Alok Bansal Where: Gulmohar, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: June 3 Timing: 6pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Jo Bolta Hai Wahi Hota Hai ft Harsh Gujral A post shared by Harsh Gujral (@realharshgujral) Where: The Laugh Store, CyberHub, DLF Phase II, Sector 24, Gurugram When: June 3 Timing: 7pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Cyber City (Rapid Metro)
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shweta Tripathi Produces Bold Queer Drama ‘Cock', Set To Debut In Mumbai And Delhi This Pride Month
Last Updated: Shweta Tripathi debuts as a theatre producer with queer play Cock, premiering in Delhi and Mumbai this Pride Month to celebrate LGBTQ+ stories on stage. Shweta Tripathi Sharma, best known for her powerful performances across film and OTT platforms, is returning to her artistic roots—theatre—with a bold new role: producer. More than a decade since she last appeared on stage, Shweta is back, this time producing the Indian premiere of the critically acclaimed queer play Cock, written by British playwright Mike Bartlett. The production is set to debut during Pride Month, with premiere performances on June 6 at Max Mueller Bhavan in Delhi and June 10 at Mumbai's iconic Prithvi Theatre. Produced under her newly launched theatre banner AllMyTea, Cock is a raw, emotionally charged narrative that explores sexuality, identity, and the spectrum of human connection. The play, directed by UK-based theatre-maker Manish Gandhi, features an impressive cast including Rytasha Rathore, Tanmay Dhanania, Sahir Mehta, and Harssh Singh. With a story centered around a man torn between his long-term male partner and a newfound attraction to a woman, the play delivers a gripping, intimate exploration of desire and self-discovery—topics that remain deeply relevant today. For Shweta, this isn't just a creative venture; it's a deeply personal mission. 'Theatre has always been my first love," she said. 'It's raw, immediate, and leaves no space to hide—from the audience or from the truth. Producing a play like Cock is a personal and creative decision born out of my belief that storytelling should reflect the world in all its complexity and beauty." She emphasized the importance of staging such narratives during Pride Month: 'We are living in a time where people are finally feeling empowered to own their identities, and Cock doesn't shy away from the discomfort or the beauty of that journey. It's messy, human, and real. That's what drew me to it." The actor-producer also sees this project as a vehicle for change: 'Pride Month is a celebration, yes—but it's also a reminder that visibility, inclusion, and acceptance are still ongoing battles. With this play, we aim to honour queer experiences and give them the stage they have long deserved." Currently in pre-production, Cock marks a significant leap in Shweta Tripathi's evolution—not just as a performer, but as a creative force shaping conversations around identity and inclusion. As she transitions into this new chapter of storytelling, Shweta is not just making a return—she's making a statement. First Published: May 31, 2025, 17:59 IST
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Delhi HC restrains use of ‘Max Mueller' by entity
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction in favour of the Goethe-Institut, a German cultural association operating six educational centres across India under the name 'Max Mueller Bhavan'. The order stops another entity from using the name 'Max Mueller Institute' to offer German language education. Justice Mini Pushkarna, while delivering the order on May 6, said, '...in the area of education, any chance of confusion should be completely avoided. The use of identical names for two institutions imparting education would result in enormous confusion, resulting in damaging effect.' The Court observed that Goethe-Institut has been using the name since 1957, while the opposing party adopted the mark only in 2018. Although the defendants claimed to hold a registered trademark, the Court reaffirmed that under Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a prior user's rights take precedence over a registered trademark. 'The fact that the mark of a party is not registered is no bar to a case for passing off, if the ingredients of passing off are established,' the Court said while granting interim relief. The defendants argued that Goethe-Institut uses its German name officially and that 'Max Mueller Bhavan' refers only to a building, not a trademark. However, the plaintiff countered that the name is closely tied to their educational services in India and is widely recognised. Supporting this, the Court noted that documents like newspaper reports, MoUs and social media evidence all showed that 'Max Mueller Bhavan' has consistently been used as a brand name. It also remarked, 'The mark MAX MUELLER BHAVAN is prominently displayed outside the institutes of the plaintiff in India…Even the Government of India recognises the plaintiff's institutes in India, as MAX MUELLER BHAVAN…' The Court concluded that the defendant's name could mislead the public.
