In a country where caste plays an important role in all aspects of social life, love too should be careful in choosing a spot to blossom. Indianostrum, a Pondicherry based theatre group plans an adaptation of Romeo of Juliet in an Indian context. The play is called ‘chandala’ or impure ,and draws inspiration from the true story of Shankar and Kausalya, a young couple who were the recent victims of honour killing. When Kausalya reciprocates…
Jaiveer is an Indian immigrant working in the US. He is passionate about creating music and spends all his free time working on his creations. He wants to explore his options in the field of music and create something that will brighten up people’s day. Six months into the pandemic, we meet Jaiveer in his pad in Seattle for a casual chat about his life, work and his music. Jaiveer has a day job that…
During the height of the pandemic, Italy, one of the worst affected parts of the world was devastated. Every day was a new challenge for the administration and the health workers alike. Regular citizen quarantined themselves to prevent the spread of the virus and hospitals and health facilities working overtime to deal with the crisis. Perhaps, the frontline health workers are among the bravest warriors who fought selflessly to bring the situation under control. This…
Amir Hussain was trying to sell his motorcycle when the prospective buyer takes off with the vehicle. When Amir Hussain meets the same seller at the local café the two enter into an altercation and in the ensuing melee, the seller is knifed by Amir and killed. Amir is then arrested and spends five years in prison. When the verdict to have Amir executed is pronounced, his family and friends find hope to stop his…
Linda is at a night club one evening waiting for her boyfriend. When he refuses to show up, Linda is dispirited and decides to go in nevertheless and have a good time herself. In the club, she meets a stranger Rene. Rene strikes up a conversation with her and a curious Linda plays along. They decide to retire to Rene’s apartment for further celebrations. Fueled by cocaine they make the most of their one night…