Category: Culture

Noted violinist Manjunath hopes GST won’t affect ‘rich’ violin industry

By Debayan Mukherjee Dhaka, Dec 29 (IANS) Banking on the rich tradition and scope of violin in Indian classical music,…

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Dhaka music fest: Feted percussionist T.H. Vinayakram steals a march on Day 3

By Debayan Mukherjee Dhaka, Dec 29 (IANS) Grammy Award-winning Indian percussionist T. H. Vinayakram set the Bengal Classical Music Festival…

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Five books to look forward to in January 2018

By Saket Suman New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) After a significant year for publishing in India, the upcoming month of…

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A bit of philosophy and some love

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Embark this week on a philosophical and romantic journey. From being a carefree child to…

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Filipino ‘Dancing Queen’ wows Mumbai audiences

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Remember Swedish pop group ABBA's effervescent "Dancing Queen"? Well, a Filipino "Dancing Queen" has been wowing…

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There is a golden age in every era: Pandit Jasraj

By Debayan Mukherjee Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj on Thursday disagreed with the oft spoken concept…

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If a historian invents facts, that’s fiction not history: Habib

Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) Questioning attempts to change the country's history, noted historian Irfan Habib on Thursday said it would…

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Legendary artists enthrall audience at Bengal Classical Music Festival

Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS) Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma was the cynosure of all eyes alongwith khayal artist Pandit…

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Farhan to perform at folk music, wildlife conversation fest

Jaipur, Dec 28 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker-singer Farhan Akhtar is set to perform at the second edition of Ranthambore Festival, which is…

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Literature: Honouring diverse experience, reviving old stories and sad adieus

By Vikas Datta New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) It was another glorious year for literature with its top prizes honouring…

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‘Ghalib ka hai andaz-e-bayan aur’: Mirza Ghalib and his immortal shers

By Vikas Datta His white-bearded and tall fur hat sporting visage is among the those of a handful of global…

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Pre-teens set up reading room for poor children

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) A library conceptualised by two pre-teens threw open its doors here on Wednesday with a collection…

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An art of balancing on canvas

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Balance is a universal phenomenon and Sun is the source of all energy. Artist Alka…

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Bangladesh cultural minister condemns attack on minorities

Dhaka, Dec 27 (IANS) Condemning the attacks on religious minorities and foreigners in recent times, Bangladesh Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman…

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Western classical symphony headlines opening night of Bengal Music Festival

By Debayan Mukherjee Dhaka, Dec 27 (IANS) Western classical music tiptoed into the Bengal Classical Music Festival for the first…

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Music, not lyrics, catch listeners’ attention: Indie Rock star Alluri

By Mohammed Shafeeq Hyderabad, Dec 27 (IANS) Its the music and not the lyrics which attract the attention of listeners,…

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Google remembers Mirza Ghalib on his 220th birthday

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Search engine Google on Wednesday celebrated one of Urdu literature's most iconic poets, Mirza Asadullah…

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Correctional homes’ inmates, officials put up English play

Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) In a tribute to the "power of working together", inmates and correctional service officials of two…

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Zeroes on boys’ cheques are ridiculous: Priyanka Chopra

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Rs 5 crore for a five-minute performance at an awards event? Actress Priyanka Chopra says…

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Playing tabla a major trend today, says 21-year-old artiste

By Kishori Sud Gwalior, Dec 26 (IANS) His expertise lies in three gharanas -- Farrukhabad, Banarasi and Punjab -- and…

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