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Three generations of potters in one narrow lane are making more than 400 idols this year, most of them with unbaked clay, straw and plant-based colours that dissolve without harming the river.
Director Meghna Bhosle's second film follows a ferryman and his estranged daughter over one monsoon. Strong performances and patient storytelling outweigh a slow middle.
Three nights of desert music in a village square: eight scenes from the festival's opening, its new stage for young singers, and the long walk home.
The three-night desert festival will feature traditional musicians alongside a new 'first stage' for performers under 25. Entry remains free for village residents.
Each 40-minute episode is set during a single rainy day in a different city. The series premieres next month with subtitles in eight languages.
Lakeview's Rangmanch Collective moved its shows from late evenings to Sunday afternoons and cut ticket prices. Attendance tripled, and families are bringing children.
The four-piece from a small town in Maharashtra recorded 'Courtyard' live, with the mill's echo as part of the sound. The album mixes Marathi, Hindi and English lyrics.
A two-year restoration rescued the black-and-white classic from damaged reels. Archivists say they recovered seven minutes of footage cut from the original release.