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ALUMINIUM - The Wonder Metal
Introduction to episode 1 of an enrichment documentary series about Materials in Society. After an ethnological introduction to the tribal area of 'Panchpatmali' in Orissa, site of the single largest deposit of Bauxite in the world, the program traces the history of Aluminium's scientific development. |
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The Dawn After
A dance-drama, incorporating three distinct performing styles: Kathak, Ballet and Flamenco. The three dancers (Shovana Narayan, Christian Rovny and Dario Arboleda) portray the eternal conflict of the human mind as it strives to balance Ego and Aspiration with Compassion. |
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Ladakh
Targeted at international audiences, this documentary magazine series showcases the people, places and events of the Indian sub-continent. Each program presents topical, human-interest stories in three segments: "Eye on India", "Asia Round-up" and "Personality of the week". |
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Variations on America
John Ferguson, a dynamic and versatile pianist, highlights the "melting pot" aspect of American musical history, emphasizing the importance of ethnicity and immigration in the development of popular music. Through five episodes, the program features the music of Scott Joplin, Artie Matthews, May Aufderheide, Eubie Blake, George Gershwin, George Rochberg, etc. |
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Wilde Memories
A documentary tribute to the controversial personality of Oscar Wilde through dramatic presentations of three of his well-known plays: Lady Windermere's Fan, Salome and The Importance of Being Earnest. Program includes intimate readings by Roshan Seth (played Nehru in Richard Attenborough's film Gandhi) of passages from Wilde's De Profundis. |
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Prashna Manch (Question Platform)
Produced by Santosh Shail, for the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation in 1995, this prestigious inter-school Hindi Quiz competition was spread over 16 thrilling episodes, leading to a National championship trophy. The programme, rated as the best local production, was particularly noted for interactivity, excellent set design, 3D animation and sophisticated post-production. |
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Srijanhaar (The Creators)
Professional artistes and master craftsmen of India gather every year at the Surajkund Crafts Festival to display their traditional handicrafts. In a typical rural setting, in the midst of folk dancers and puppeteers, these keepers of age old values talk candidly about their professional priorities. |
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So Asia 2001, 2002 & 2003
High profile annual multicultural show held in Ottawa in 2001, 2002 & 2003. The Inter-University Dance Competition had participants from Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Kingston and London. |
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ICOBC Awards
Video Vignettes of AWARD RECIPIENTS - Indo-Canada Ottawa Business Chamber |
PSAs
Public Service Announcements produced for Catholic Immigration Centre, Ottawa; and the Department of Citizenship & Immigration, Canada |
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