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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kids theatre festival held in Bengaluru
By Sravasti Datta The 15th edition of the AHA! Theatre for Children Festival is currently underway. This year's event featured a lineup that represents diverse styles, regions, and age groups,' says Adithya Suresh, programming manager at Ranga Shankara. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'CHILDREN'S THEATRE SHOULD RESPECT THEIR INTELLIGENCE' While theatre in general often challenges perceptions and explores the human condition, children's theatre is often relegated to simplistic entertainment, relying on fairy tales or manufactured cheerfulness. 'Children's theatre should aim to create work that respects children's intelligence and curiosity. We want children to leave our performances empowered to question norms, recognise their agency. They should see possibilities beyond the status quo,' believes Adithya. A UNIQUE VISUAL EXPERIENCE From plays like Chamak from Bengaluru to Saau from Delhi. and Harvest, a German production, staged yesterday, the fest has been a unique visual experience,' shares Adithya. He adds, 'What made Harvest special for Indian audiences is its artistic approach. The production's minimalist staging and symbolic visual language offered a refreshing contrast to more conventional theatre forms. A DIVERSE LINEUP OF PLAYS 'This festival offered a wide range of plays from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, and even Germany featuring both verbal and non-verbal performances. It's designed to be suitable for children and even toddlers. Yesterday, Harvest, a German production brought to Bengaluru in collaboration with Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, was held,' says Adithya. EMBRACING INCLUSIVITY A festival milestone this year was the on-stage Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpreter, making the theatre experience truly inclusive. 'This live interpretation ensured that children with hearing impairments can equally enjoy and engage with the performance. reflecting our belief that theatre should be accessible to all children, regardless of how they experience the world,' explains Adithya.


Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 6 June 2025
What: Cock — A Play About Love, Labels, and Everything In Between Where: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place When: June 6 Timing: 6pm & 8.30pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: Book Discussion | Raghu Rai: Waiting for the Divine – Raghu Rai, Roobina Karode, Rachna Singh & Mandira Nayar Where: Lecture Room II, India International Centre Annexe, Lodi Estate When: June 6 Timing: 6pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line) What: Pots of Millet, Faces of Gold: Transformation Where: CD Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Road When: June 6 Timing: 6.30pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line) What: A Musical Dastangoi on the Life and Times of Ameer Khusro — Jo Dooba So Pyaar Where: Kamani Auditorium, 1 Copernicus Marg, Mandi House When: June 6 Timing: 4.30pm & 7.30pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) #Staged What: Sheila Bharat Ram Theatre Festival | Daaku Sultana Where: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House When: June 6 Timing: 7pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: EcoReels Film Festival 2025: Celebrating World Environment Day Where: Gulmohar, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: June 6 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Paqueando – A Musical Tribute to Paco de Lucía Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: June 6 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Theatrical Performance — Pushkin Is Alive and A Feast in Time of Plague Where: Russian House, 24, Firoz Shah Road, Mandi House When: June 6 Timing: 11.30am Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: Gaurav Kapoor Live Where: The Laugh Store, CyberHub, DLF Phase II, Sector 24, Gurugram When: June 6 Timing: 7pm & 9.30pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Cyber City (Rapid Metro)


Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- 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
31-05-2025
- 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.