Author Archives: Priyanka Gera
So It’s True, Perseverance is the Key
The contract with Russia and India Report is my reward for the years invested in trying to create a career in writing. I can now explore and express freely all the subjects of my choice – arts, culture, travel – with returns, both monetary and intellectually satisfactory. It might seem that my scope of work … Continue reading
Inaugural BRICS Youth Short Film Festival
The recently held film festival at Russian Center of Science and Culture allowed me to observe the works of film makers from the BRICS countries. There was a varied selection of movies. However a closer look revealed a shared vein amongst the culturally diverse milieu. Young directors everywhere take up subjects which are personal and at … Continue reading
Interview: Davlat Khudonazarov meets Satyajit Ray, the ‘Ustad’
When I first met Davlat Khudonazarov all I knew was that he was a filmmaker who knew Satyajit Ray. It was at a recent conference at University of Delhi where I had landed without any background information besides that it was to be a Russian discourse in the intercultural context and I could hope to … Continue reading
An introduction to paintings by Ritu Mehra
A fellow artist, Ritu Mehra has debuted with her solo exhibition at Triveni Art Gallery. It is a milestone which all of us at Triveni Studios strive for, while struggling to find our creative identity. I’ve seen her toil and can relate with it. It thus is a matter of joy to have written an … Continue reading
Anti-mediocrity
It bugs us no end to see mediocrity and to see it being appreciated. At its worst it makes me hope for an apocalypse. This frustration was best expressed by the striking geniuses of ‘Atlas Shrugged’. But Ayn Rand’s objectivity can at best be appreciated in a closed society getting together every weekend to collectively … Continue reading
Continuum
Continuum is an exhibition of paintings by Vikram Nayak, ongoing at Triveni Kala Sangam. The following passage of my thoughts on the artist has been published along with his catalog. CONTINUUM Search for a key to understand Vikram’s works leads me into the labyrinthine realm of creative activity. I am met with a multitude of … Continue reading
The Stage is Set
The pitch is now exposed to sunburns. It was under a waterproof canopy till an hour ago. Then some areas were dusted just like a make-up man puffs away extra powder. Two men moved to & fro a number of times with a hand-roller. Grass was trimmed from either sides. The ground staff is imparting … Continue reading
Stand-up Comedy
They say that the best way to enjoy a match is to watch it live in the stadium. I bought it. I also bought tickets for the first IPL-3 match in Delhi. It wouldn’t have been a big deal if I hadn’t been spoiled by the comforts of radio commentary booths. I wanted to get … Continue reading
Optimum
This is about the website that I recently created for portfolio of photographs by Nitin Gera. It is my favourite website out of the ones that I’ve made till now. I wanted to create a presentation that could do justice to the outstanding photography by Nitin and I am satisfied that the website almost does … Continue reading
Tail Tale
A classical shot from Sachin Tendulkar is no big deal. He is expected to do so, all the time. Poor performance from such experts hurts like criminal offence – “Oh damn! How could he do this!” However it becomes a big deal when someone who isn’t expected to face any balls stands through overs and … Continue reading