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Jul
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Theatre has always relied on one silent agreement between performers and audiences: for a few precious hours, the outside world stays outside. The lights dim, the curtains rise, and strangers collectively surrender themselves to a story unfolding in real time. Yet somewhere along the way, another character quietly entered the production—not listed in the programme, not invited by the cast, and certainly not deserving of a standing ovation. It glows, vibrates, steals attention, and occasionally rings at the worst possible moment. Yes, the smartphone has somehow auditioned itself into nearly every live performance. That growing…
