Matisse, the wild beast! Marianne de Nazareth admires the paintings of renowned artist Henri Matisse, instrumental in
developing Fauvism, and says his work is a celebration of colour and not a true representation of nature.
Role reversal Mantap Prabhakar Upadhyaya recreates the Yakshagana magic in your drawing room with his true-to-life portrayal of feminine characters, writes Aparna Achar.
Taking Bendre to the masses Srinivas Sirnoorkar talks to Sangeeta Katti, who has embarked upon the ambitious task of bringing alive Varakavi Da Ra Bendre through Bendre Geeta Yatre.
Cards of honour Who said only the English were adept at designing card games? Kishor N Gordhandas explains a form of card game, Chad, originated and developed in the palace of Krishna Raja III Wodeyar in Mysore during the first part of the 19th century.
Did Tamil Nadu act in haste in taking up the Hogenakal project in the Cauvery basin? Since it is supposed to be only a drinking water scheme, does it hurt Karnataka’s interests? DH had invited readers’ opinion on the issue.
Most believe that although the drinking water provision is legal, the current row is a manifestation of political interests in TN, and that Karnataka has been unfairly targeted. Some feel that as Hogenakal falls within the disputed territory, the problem should be resolved amicably without damaging public life in both states.
