Category: Books

Northeast will be key to linkages with southeast Asia: VK Singh

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Friday expressed confidence that India's northeast…

10 years ago

‘Love for Vedic studies minimal’

Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture (RKMIC) here is translating the Vedas into Bengali but there…

10 years ago

Amitav Ghosh to stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan as Writer In-Residence

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Eminent author Amitav Ghosh will stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan as Writer In-Residence from July 10…

10 years ago

‘Ringside With Vijender’ available online

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Beijing Olympics bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh's decision to turn professional has found place in…

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‘Swastika recurrence highest in south Asia’

Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) The symbol and pattern of the swastika is more evident in Asia, particularly in India, where…

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Lhasa old town aims for World heritage status

Beijing, July 8 (IANS) Lhasa, capital of Tibet region in China, will apply for the city's old town to be…

10 years ago

Romance, business and philosophy

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Immerse yourself in two distinct love stories, understand the machinery behind the markets that dominate…

10 years ago

New Nationalism in India: A boon or a bane?

By Vikas Datta Title: On Nationalism; Author: Romila Thapar, A.G. Noorani, Sadanand Menon; Publisher: Aleph Book Company; Pages: 176; Price:…

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Marvel’s new ‘Iron Man’ will be a black girl

Los Angeles, July 7 (IANS) Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis has revealed Tony Stark will be replaced by Riri Williams,…

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Yesudas family denies turning Hindu

Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (IANS) Prabha Yesudas, wife of singing legend K.J. Yesudas, has denied reports that her husband has turned…

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‘The Gene’ runs with a series of personal stories: Author Siddhartha Mukherjee

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) "The Gene: An Intimate History" runs with a series of personal stories, including one relating…

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G-Shock Wacken Metal Battle to hunt for best Indian metal acts

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Heavy metal acts in the country have a chance to showcase their talent at the…

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Get ready for a colourful blend of East and West

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) East and West are all set to come together in an innovative week-long exhibition starting…

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Faridkot active, new songs coming soon: Vocalist IP Singh

By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) There's been no new music for over two years, but Faridkot is…

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Indian scientists highlight global heritage, science of swastika

Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) A three-day exhibition beginning here on Friday based on recent research by Indian scientists will highlights…

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Sudarsan, students set new record by creating 100 sand chariots

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Monday completed the creation of 100 sand chariots on the…

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Indian artefacts bought by Australia may have been looted

Canberra, July 4 (IANS) Canberra's National Gallery of Australia (NGA) may be forced to hand back priceless ancient Indian artefacts…

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The 20th Century Mona Lisa: Gina Lollobrigida and her films

By Vikas Datta With her large, limpid brown eyes, statuesque figure, seductively deep voice, she was one of the world's…

10 years ago

Make road trips easy with Google Maps

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) If you are planning a road trip soon, update Google Maps on your smartphone now.…

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‘Folk balladeer’ brings the magic of music on streets

By Ankit Sinha Street performances as an art form have existed since time immemorial, with musicians, dancers, magicians and a…

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