The Chakkar - Indian Arts Review

12 September 2026

Short story by Karan Madhok: “Now, Lady, Miss: Please take the flowers and lean into your husband, like this, as if you are falling into him. Just a little. That’s why in English they say, ‘falling’ in love, no? Bas, gir jao unpar!”

Welcome to… The 2nd Landour Literature and Arts Festival [LLAF]

Visit us for the 2^nd edition of the Landour Literature and Arts Festival on September 26-27, 2026, a weekend of arts, film, literature, music, and much more, featuring speakers and artists from the hillside and beyond. By The Chakkar and Mussoorie Heritage Centre

The Chakkar 07/08/26 The Chakkar 07/08/26

A Sonic Life in the Himalaya: ‘Sketches from the Top of the Hills’

Singer-songwriter Ady Manral introduces his music documentary from Landour, a visual EP rinsed with the lush sights and sounds of monsoon in the Himalayan foothills.

The Chakkar 03/09/20 The Chakkar 03/09/20

Music from the Hills: Abdon Mech dreams of better days in “Again”

Nagaland-based singer-songwriter Abdon Mech discusses his lockdown-inspired single “Again”, his song writing process, future plans, and more.- by Ady Manral

The Chakkar 19/04/20 The Chakkar 19/04/20

Music from the Hills: Bipul Chettri’s latest release, ‘Neela Akash’

The theme of loneliness and isolation—which so many of us could be feeling in this time—is particularly pertinent in this lush new Himalayan folk track - writes Ady Manral

The Chakkar 25/03/20 The Chakkar 25/03/20

Music from the Hills: The Ladies of Indian Rock

Sultry blues, rocking tunes, and genre-benders: with an eye on the true indie music queens of India, Ady Manral recommends some of his favourites.

The Chakkar 29/01/20 The Chakkar 29/01/20

Music from the Hills: All efforts matter in the Indian indie scene

Obama listens to Prateek Kuhad and DIVINE signs with Nas. What’s next? Ady Manral writes about how musicians and artists around India can contribute to the rapidly growing indie scene in the country.