Little seems to be known of the series of 10 programmes for Indian TV (presumably Doordarshan?) in 1970, titled “The Art of India“, presented by Nissim Ezekiel, which explored the history, aesthetics and significance of architecture, folk art, painting, sculpture, and textiles. Apparently, the series  was well received by critics and the public, and it showcased Ezekiel’s erudition, eloquence and enthusiasm for the artistic […]

The  P. Lal Papers at the British Library in London include letters from Nissim Ezekiel to P. Lal from 1963 to 1999,and discuss poetry, politics, culture, and personal matters. The John Press Archive at the University of Leeds in the UK has a collection of letters, discussing poetry, literature and personal matters, written by Nissim Ezekiel between1952 and  2004 to John Press, the British

Thanks to Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca for the information regarding the PDF of the interview between Toni Patel and Nissim Ezekiel. From another correspondent, we now have the following information: ‘Originally, the interview was published in the “Facts and News” newsletter published by the Theatre Development Centre at the NCPA (National Centre of the Performing Arts) in

A most interesting portrait of Nissim Ezekiel in the context of his work in the theatre appears in https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/features/nissim_ezekiel.pdf Can anyone help to identify who owns the copyright in that interview now? Presumably the copyright belongs jointly to the Literary Estates of Nissim Ezekiel and of Toni Patel?  But perhaps that was “work done for