Tehran: Prime Minister Narendra Modi release the rare manuscript, Persian translation of the Panchatantra (Kalileh Wa-Dimneh), at the inauguration of the International Conference on ‘Retrospect and Prospect’ of India-Iran relations, in Tehran, Iran on May…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Sonia Gandhi was there and so was Sheila Dikshit but there was no politics on the agenda — and neither did anyone seek to inject politics into the evenings event….
Tehran, May 23 (IANS) Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed India-Iran relationship as a perfect response to those who preach radicalism. Addressing an international conference, “India-Iran Two Great Civilisations: Retrospect-Prospects”, organised by…
By Vikas Datta India and Iran’s friendship is as “old as history”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tehran on Monday, emphasising the social connections “through art and architecture, ideas and traditions, and culture and…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is to host Africa Day here on May 26 with the theme, ‘India-Africa: Bound Together’, that will see a performance by a cultural…
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) “To find yourself, you must become the other,” That’s the message of the latest adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like it” by noted theatre and film…
By Vikas Datta India and Iran’s friendship is as “as old as history”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tehran on Monday, emphasising the social connections “through art and architecture, ideas and traditions, and culture…
London, May 23 (IANS) The movement of refugees from Asia and the Middle East to western Europe could boost arts and culture similar to how migration from India and Pakistan transformed Britain’s food tastes, a…
Tehran, May 23 (IANS) India and Iran on Monday, the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to this Persian Gulf nation, signed 12 agreements, including three on development of the Chabahar port…
By Ankit Sinha One of the fondest memories of my early teenage days was scrounging for music CDs at stores. At that time, I was completely oblivious about the internet and didn’t even own a…
By Vikas Datta Title: The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo Book 1); Author: Rick Riordan; Publisher: Puffin/Penguin ; Pages: 432; Price: Rs.599 After a five book series starring Greek demigods, another quintet teaming up…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Centuries-old cultural ties between India and Iran are set to get a boost when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the “Cultural Festival of India in Iran” on Monday in Tehran….
By Vikas Datta Mirza Farhataullah Baig is not a writer whose name triggers recognition beyond the limited circle of formal students of Urdu or a few others deeply interested in its rich literature, but he…
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said his government will implement the Odisha Official Languages Act, 1954, by August 15. “The Odisha Official Languages Rules are in an advanced stage…
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Japanese find it “difficult” to operate in “jugaad-oriented India” (the culture of improvisation) but have found a financial route solution to this, says Indian-origin author Sanjeev…
By Shudip Talukdar Title: Bose: An Indian Samurai; Author: Maj Gen G.D. Bakshi; Publisher: Knowledge World; Pages: 384; Price: Rs.980. As an iconic figure, Netaji Bose has a few parallels or peers anywhere. He continues…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) There might be hundreds of interpretations of Shakespeare, but “I Don’t Like It. As You Like It” from acclaimed actor and director Rajat Kapoor offers an interesting twist with clowns…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Despite a row involving British mining company Vedanta as its sponsor, the Southbank edition of Jaipur Literature Festival will be held in London on Saturday. The third edition of the…
Gurgaon, May 20 (IANS) Director Seema Bhargava Pahwa is paying a tribute to legendary playwright Bhisham Sahni with her play “Bhishmohtsav”, based on his short stories like “Oob” and “Yaadein”. The play features noted actors…
By Vishal Gulati Book: Easy Trails Around Shimla; Author: Raaja Bhasin; Publisher: Rupa & Co; Pages: 118; Price: Rs.195 If you are a trekker — amateur or veteran — and want to take a hike…