Category: Culture

Hindi may topple English on Social Media in India but ignores critical issues

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Hindi is set to topple English as the most popular language on social media in…

9 years ago

Makarand Deshpande to return to Delhi stage after 12 years

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Theatre veteran Makarand Deshpande will bring his classic Hindi play "Sir Sir Sarla" here on…

9 years ago

Iraq’s ancient, looted treasures to be displayed in Venice

Baghdad, Feb 21 (IANS) The Iraq Museum of Baghdad is to display 40 ancient artefacts at the Venice Biennale art…

9 years ago

Isha Foundation to erect 112 feet Shiva idols in India

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) The Isha Foundation plans to have 112-foot tall faces of Hindu God Shiva…

9 years ago

Bengal observes International Mother Language Day

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) West Bengal on Tuesday observed International Mother Language Day paying homage to those who laid down…

9 years ago

Publishers axe Milo’s book

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) British writer Milo Yiannopoulos' book "Dangerous" was axed after Republican conservatives released video clips which seemed…

9 years ago

Iraqi oud player Shamma named Unesco’s Artist for Peace

Paris, Feb 21 (IANS) Iraqi oud player Naseer Shamma will be the Artist for Peace to United Nations Educational, Scientific…

9 years ago

It’s not necessary to adapt every book into film: Nandita Das

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Acclaimed actor-director Nandita Das who is currently preparing for her new directorial venture "Manto" said that…

9 years ago

Amazon offers books in eight Indian languages

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) The world's largest e-tailor, Amazon, on Monday hosted one-lakh titles in eight Indian languages on its…

9 years ago

India influenced by external imagery, says DJ Praveen Achary

By Kishori Sud Pune, Feb 20 (IANS) Homegrown artiste Praveen Achary, who performed thrice in two days with Swedish DJ…

9 years ago

Pakistan-born author targeted at Delhi Urdu festival

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Pakistan-born writer Tarek Fatah, now a Canadian citizen, on Monday said he was heckled and…

9 years ago

Abstract landscapes on display in the capital

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The process in artist Ram Kumar's works has always been a subtle reference to what…

9 years ago

Sahitya Akademi’s annual fest begins on Tuesday

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Over 200 distinguished writers, scholars, poets, translators and critics from all over India are all…

9 years ago

Cottage Crafts Mela showcases exclusive hand-crafted items

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) From the pashmina shawls of Kashmir to the bagh print sarees of Madhya Pradesh, the…

9 years ago

Digitally flag at-risk sites on Heritage Alert Bengal

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Know a heritage site that is crumbling down? Well, flag it at Heritage Alert Bengal, a…

9 years ago

Traditional French wedding to be showcased

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) French wedding items such as the invitation and menu, the changing venues of the wedding…

9 years ago

Walls will always divide, resettling Kashmiri Pandits in camps bad idea, says author

By Ruwa Shah New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Author Sanchit Gupta, who has debuted with a novel based in Kashmir…

9 years ago

Landscapes, Solitaire and Graffiti: This exhibition takes a classic look at Paris

By Saket Suman New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Have you seen the pictures of the iconic Eiffel Tower on the…

9 years ago

Walls will always divide, resettlement of Kashmiri Pandits bad idea, says author

By Ruwa Shah New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Author Sanchit Gupta, who has debuted with a novel based in Kashmir…

9 years ago

Luxury aficionados turn into Alchemists, create a multi-sensorial experience

By Saket Suman New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An evening full of fun, frolic and anticipation of what lay ahead…

9 years ago



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