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<p><strong>Q. What was your vision for Junoon and how has it shaped up?</strong></p><p>We wanted to see an urban landscape across India that has the arts as a fundamental part of its social life. We believe it is critical for a healthy society and we are taking baby steps towards it. What we believe we can do is be the conduit, and we do it through our several programmes. Like all start-ups, we had ambitious plans initially, but alongside we did smaller, practical things which are continuing.</p><p><strong>Q. How have you gone about doing this?</strong></p><p>Through programmes, like, the Mumbai Local (an interactive session organised by Junoon). We have done over 200 talks by artists. The other thing we delight in is curating. You can plan an event, get an eclectic group of artists and it is fantastic, but we speak to the artists about how we can come up with an idea together that will delight audiences. We also have our school programmes.</p><div class="itemcenter"><amp-iframe height="62" title="" width="320" sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014%5Cu0026native%3D1" class="mrBt15 preferred-source-banner"> </amp-iframe></div></p><p><strong>Q. How did your experience with Prithvi Theatre feed into Junoon?</strong></p><p>Sameera worked with me at Prithvi for 10 years, I was there for 21. It was a huge learning ground. It also took a while for us to figure out how our shift in being needed to be without a venue. But it was a wonderful learning experience.</p><p><strong>Q. Congratulations on receiving the French award, the Chevalier dans l&rsquo;Ordre des Arts et des Lettres recently. Tell us more.</strong></p><p>It&rsquo;s a funny story. Apparently, often with this award, they take years to do the function after announcing the winner. So, I was told 12 years ago I was going to get it; it took 12 years to find a date [to receive it]!. It was a lovely, personal ceremony in the Ambassador&rsquo;s house.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Iram Ara Ibrahim</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Feb 28, 2020</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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<p><strong>Q. What was your vision for Junoon and how has it shaped up?</strong></p><p>We wanted to see an urban landscape across India that has the arts as a fundamental part of its social life. We believe it is critical for a healthy society and we are taking baby steps towards it. What we believe we can do is be the conduit, and we do it through our several programmes. Like all start-ups, we had ambitious plans initially, but alongside we did smaller, practical things which are continuing.</p><p><strong>Q. How have you gone about doing this?</strong></p><p>Through programmes, like, the Mumbai Local (an interactive session organised by Junoon). We have done over 200 talks by artists. The other thing we delight in is curating. You can plan an event, get an eclectic group of artists and it is fantastic, but we speak to the artists about how we can come up with an idea together that will delight audiences. We also have our school programmes.</p><div class="itemcenter"><iframe scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="62" awidth="320" aheight="62" amplayout="fixed" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014" class="preferred-source-banner" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><style>.preferred-source-banner{  margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}</style></p><p><strong>Q. How did your experience with Prithvi Theatre feed into Junoon?</strong></p><p>Sameera worked with me at Prithvi for 10 years, I was there for 21. It was a huge learning ground. It also took a while for us to figure out how our shift in being needed to be without a venue. But it was a wonderful learning experience.</p><p><strong>Q. Congratulations on receiving the French award, the Chevalier dans l&rsquo;Ordre des Arts et des Lettres recently. Tell us more.</strong></p><p>It&rsquo;s a funny story. Apparently, often with this award, they take years to do the function after announcing the winner. So, I was told 12 years ago I was going to get it; it took 12 years to find a date [to receive it]!. It was a lovely, personal ceremony in the Ambassador&rsquo;s house.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Iram Ara Ibrahim</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Feb 28, 2020</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

Junoon, the arts and theatre organisation, founded by Sanjna Kapoor and Sameera Iyengar, turns eight this month. Kapoor takes time out to chart its journey


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The only remaining nuclear treaty between the US and Russia expires today. It effectively spells a death knell for nearly three decades of nuclear control cooperation. What was the treaty? Will it lead to a new nuclear arms race? We delve into these questions in this article and explain it in 900 words.

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Actor Eesha Rebba filed a complaint at the Banjara Hills Police Station to report harassment after receiving obscene and abusive comments on Instagram amid promotional activities for her recent Telugu film.

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Telugu actor Eesha Rebba files complaint over obscene Instagram comments

The era of vibe coding may be over. AI guru Andrej Karpathy believes that the world will now move to a new way of using AI to write code, what he calls agentic engineering. Here is what it means.

AI guru Andrej Karpathy believes that vibe coding may be over. (Representational image made with AI)

Vibe coding era over? AI guru who coined the term prefers agentic engineering now

Abhijeet Sawant, winner of Indian Idol season 1, has addressed persistent problems in the film music industry relating to singer pay and royalties. His comments follow Arijit Singh's recent announcement to step away from playback singing.

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No royalties, low pay, fear culture: Abhijeet Sawant on playback singing struggles

Korean pop culture has surged in India since 2022, spanning dramas, music, food, fashion, and language learning. From family-centric storytelling to soft masculinity and female-focused narratives, Korean content has struck a deep emotional chord across age groups, becoming one of the most influential global cultural forces shaping Indian audiences today.

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K-dramas, K-pop, kimchi: Why Korean culture won India’s heart

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Here's the drone visuals of the massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, which has hit vehicular movement for over 24 hours after a gas tanker overturned in the hilly Khandala Ghat section.

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Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government has successfully safeguarded sensitive sectors in US trade deal.  

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In this Special Report, India Today’s Mir Fareed provides exclusive details on a major counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur. Security forces, including the Army, Jammu Kashmir Police, and CRPF, successfully eliminated two Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists who were hiding in a natural cave within a dense forested terrain. Mir Fareed noted, ‘Finally, their luck ran out as security forces used IEDs to blow up the entrance. And with that, they were eliminated.’ One of the deceased has been identified as a top commander, Abu Mavia. The operation involved sophisticated drone surveillance and sharpshooters to pin down the terrorists who had previously evaded capture. The report highlights the evolving tactics of security agencies in tackling infiltrators using the treacherous forest reaches of Jammu. The area is currently being sanitised as per standard operating procedures following the recovery of weapons.

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This news report covers the intense political confrontation in Parliament where Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi reportedly called BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu a 'traitor'. The incident occurred near the Makar Dwar as suspended MPs were protesting. The transcript highlights that Bittu, once a close associate of Gandhi, was heckled by Congress members following the remark. Additionally, the bulletin features a statement regarding the suspension of eight Congress MPs for the remainder of the session due to 'unruly behaviour'. Dilip Saikia, who was in the chair during the ruckus, stated that the members violated parliamentary decorum and rules. The report notes that the Congress party views those who defect to the other side through a specific 'prism', leading to the sharp exchange. The drama unfolded as Priyanka Gandhi also met with the suspended legislators to discuss the adjournment of the House.

Rahul Gandhi Calls Bittu a Traitor in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi Calls Ravneet Singh Bittu a 'Traitor' outside Parliament

On this Special Report, the focus is on a tragic incident in Ghaziabad where three minor sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the ninth floor of a high-rise building. ACP Atul Kumar stated, 'Three girls jumped from the balcony of the ninth floor of flat number 907 in Bharat City and were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.' A suicide note recovered from the scene read, 'Mummy Papa, we are sorry.' Police have seized mobile phones and gadgets for forensic examination to determine if specific gaming tasks triggered the extreme step. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM, and authorities are recording statements from family and neighbors to uncover the exact cause behind this triple suicide horror.

Atul Kumar: 3 Sisters Jump To Death In Ghaziabad

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Junoon, the arts and theatre organisation, founded by Sanjna Kapoor and Sameera Iyengar, turns eight this month. Kapoor takes time out to chart its journey

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