Category: Culture

Upcoming book to focus on the rich heritage of Indian jewellery

Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) A detailed two-volume publication that covers the rich heritage of Indian jewellery and its significance in…

6 years ago

Pakistani Taliban claims Bhutto’s assassination in new book

Islamabad, Jan 15 (IANS) The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has for the first time claimed responsibility for the assassination of former…

6 years ago

Jane Austen desi-style: A Pakistani perspective on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and more (Book Review)

By Vikas Datta Title: Austenistan; Author: Laaleen Sukhera (editor); Publisher: Bloomsbury India Publishers: Pages: 288 Price: Rs 350 The heroines,…

6 years ago

Stereotypes about northeast make people living there uncomfortable: panel

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) Poets, researchers, photographers from the northeastern states of India on Sunday decried the stereotypes the rest…

6 years ago

Jallikattu held in Madurai as part of Pongal festivities

Chennai, Jan 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu's traditional Jallikattu or bull taming sport got off to a great start on Sunday…

6 years ago

Book-lovers throng World Book Fair on last day; dull affair, claims publishers

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Bibliophiles of the national capital thronged the 26th New Delhi World Book Fair on its…

6 years ago

Nature is the greatest gift in human life : Kiran Nagarkar

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) Renowned novelist and playwright Kiran Nagarkar on Sunday said everyone should be taught about the wonderful…

6 years ago

Bengal to observe Makar Sankranti as Lok Sanskriti Dibas

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) The West Bengal government would, from this year, celebrate the Makar Sankranti day as the Lok…

6 years ago

Vipassana enables self-realisation: Kovind

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Vipassana meditation purifies the mind and its practice leads to increased concentration, resulting in beneficial effects…

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Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti,…

6 years ago

Reject ‘Hindutva’ that is causing violence: Nayantara Sahgal

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) Describing the current political situation as "not conducive for anybody", veteran writer Nayantara Sahgal has called…

6 years ago

Google Doodle dedicated to Mahasweta Devi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Search engine Google on Sunday dedicated its doodle to noted author and social activist Mahasweta…

6 years ago

The book that Trump dismissed reveals a President in crisis (Book Review)

By Saket Suman Book: Fire and Fury; Author: Michael Wolff; Publisher: Hachette India; Pages: 320; Price: Rs 699 "A fking…

6 years ago

Pithy philosophical prescriptions and prognoses — a selection

By Vikas Datta It is a paradox of philosophy that despite its task of giving insights into vital facets of…

6 years ago

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal with traditional fervour

Chennai, Jan 14 (IANS) People across Tamil Nadu on Sunday celebrated the harvest festival of Pongal thanking rain, sun and…

6 years ago

Masked revellers dance through Swiss Alpine villages

Hundwil (Switzerland), Jan 13 (IANS) At the crack of dawn on Saturday, masked men wearing elaborate costumes marched through a…

6 years ago

Annual youth festival seeks to capture participants’ fresh perspectives

Noida, Jan 13 (IANS) The 22nd edition of the National Youth Festival, which is being organised in Uttar Pradesh this…

6 years ago

Four people die of cold in Gangasagar fair, half a million to take holy dip

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Over half a million pilgrims are expected to take the holy dip in the Ganga where…

6 years ago

Deepika among finest actors, Irrfan a favourite: Vishal Bhardwaj

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Ace filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who will be working with Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan in his…

6 years ago

Great time as art flourishes better under suppression: Vishal Bhardwaj

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Accepting that the country is going through a difficult time in terms of freedom of expression,…

6 years ago



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