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\n\"\"Dhruv Ganguly on Art<\/strong><\/span>
\nJohannes Vermeer\u2019<\/strong>s Girl with a Pearl Earring<\/em> has intrigued art lovers for centuries. The famous portrait is believed to tell the story of a young girl who worked as a maid. It is an intimate depiction of its subject in the photorealistic style. Her intensity of expression, moisture on the lips and clear play of chiaroscuro suggest a subtle playfulness that is instantly capturing. Her wide, enigmatic eyes are part of its allure. The Dutch painter used bright, lavish shades and the quality of his brushwork is such that it makes the painting a subject of baroque ages.
\nGanguly<\/strong> is an illustrator and artist based in New Delhi<\/i>
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\n\"\"Pavan K Varma on Books<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Power of Now<\/em> by Eckhart Tolle<\/strong> combines a great deal of \u2018Vedanta\u2019 with Hindu metaphysics, but is put forward in an easy-to-comprehend manner. Tolle liberates you from tyranny of the past and worries of the future. He puts attention on the moment that is now, pushing aside the persuasion of sterile ambitions. Acknowledging this moment with gratitude is the only measure of success.
\nVarma<\/strong> is an author and a diplomat<\/i>
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\n\"\"Uday Kapur on Music<\/strong><\/span>
\nI\u2019ve been exploring chillwave sounds and the one artist I keep coming back to is Toro y Moi<\/strong> aka Chazwick Bundick<\/strong>. His new LP, Anything in Return<\/em>, has its roots in analog synth elements. Moi\u2019<\/strong>s sounds have evolved over time, incorporating various influences. With tonnes of groove and a generous dose of synth pop melodies, these tunes are perfect for laidback house parties, metro rides and those times you re-enact The Perks of Being A Wallflower<\/em> scenes.
\nKapur<\/strong> produces music as <\/i>Tanktop Jimmy<\/em>
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\n\"\"Sourav Sarangi on Film<\/strong><\/span>
\nQuarter Number 4\/11<\/em> is the directorial debut of Ranu Ghosh<\/strong>, a cameraperson working on documentaries. The film revolves around the life of Shambhu Prasad Singh, a man caught in trauma and anxiety after he loses his job as well as his home. Quarter Number 4\/11<\/em> is a low angle, ground zero perspective on development, as seen by somebody who is being crushed under its weight. By following Prasad\u2019s narrative, the film explores the injustice inherent in the fabric of the \u2018successful\u2019 city. This is a hauntingly true story.
\nSarangi<\/strong> is a cinematographer and an award-winning filmmaker<\/i>
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\nHarish Bhardwaj on Food<\/strong><\/span>
\nSituated in a lush and shady corner of Lodhi Road, Delhi, Ploof Deli Kitchen<\/strong> is a cosy place with bright interiors and quirky pictures. The asparagus and smoked cheese rolls, prawns in Thai black pepper sauce and Vietnamese grilled chicken skewers make for a good start. One must not miss the seafood here. Flavoured with olive oil and a squeeze of lime, the grilled sea bass fillet and the seven seas risotto are delectable. You can also buy sundried tomatoes, ready-to-cook meat plates, olives, herbs, cheese and a lot of those little ingredients the lack of which usually derails your Italian culinary skills.
\nBhardwaj<\/strong> is the owner of Mighty 8, Gurgaon<\/i>
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