Category: Culture

On Hyderabad Nizam’s 50th death anniversary, kin say his contributions neglected

Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) On the 50th death anniversary of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan…

9 years ago

A Whirlwind in World Cricket: The West Indies’ Reign at the Top

By Vikas Datta Title: Fire in Babylon - How the West Indies Cricket Team Brought a People to its Feet;…

9 years ago

Ancient tomb paintings found in Mongolia

Hohhot, Aug 18 (IANS) Archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs in Mongolia with interior wall paintings dating back to 1,000…

9 years ago

Special rakhi for Lord Shiva in MP temple

Ujjain, Aug 18 (IANS) The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on Thursday across Madhya Pradesh starting with a…

9 years ago

‘Tamil literature has a modern, vibrant idiom’

By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) With a surge in translations of Indian literature into English, readers across…

9 years ago

Paint and brush bring alive Bangladesh-India special bond on canvas

Dhaka, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian High Commission along with Dhaka University organised an art competition titled "India@Bangladesh" which aimed at…

9 years ago

PM greets people on Malayalam new year

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people at the start of…

9 years ago

Most US adults know more than 42,000 words by age 20

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Armed with a new list of words and using the power of social media, a new…

9 years ago

Sydney loses world’s friendliest city title

Sydney, Aug 17 (IANS) Australia's largest city Sydney has lost its title as the world's friendliest in the annual Conde…

9 years ago

Pranab wishes people on Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukerjee on Wednesday greeted the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, and…

9 years ago

A.R. Rahman honoured with Tamil Ratna Award

New York, Aug 17 (IANS) Oscar-winning music maestro A.R. Rahman has been honoured by the America Tamil Sangam with its…

9 years ago

I want to become a better singer: A.R. Rahman

By Arul Louis New York, Aug 16 (IANS) He has two Oscars, two Grammys and a host of other awards.…

9 years ago

Those who attack music in Islam’s name are faith’s enemies: Akbar

By Arul Louis United Nations, Aug 16 (IANS) India's Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar has denounced those…

9 years ago

Rahman’s music at UN blends tradition, 21st century spectacle

By Arul Louis United Nations, Aug 16 (IANS) Oscar winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman's music of universal harmony blending traditions,…

9 years ago

Agra residents celebrate Independence Day

Agra, Aug 15 (IANS) Independence Day celebrations were held across the city of the Taj on Monday, wherein traders bodies…

9 years ago

Don’t need lessons on culture, noted Manipuri filmmaker to state governor

Imphal, Aug 15 (IANS) An award-winning Manipuri filmmaker has reacted sharply to the state's governor, V. Shanmuganathan, asking a gathering…

9 years ago

Former LTTE No.2 was RAW agent: Book

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) An LTTE leader who was once a deputy to its supreme leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was…

9 years ago

Pakistan at 69: Perceptions, Prescripitions, and Prognoses

By Vikas Datta Whither Pakistan? The country, which turns 69 on Sunday, is far from being in a viable state.…

9 years ago

Spoke to Sushma on UK visa issue: Amjad Ali Khan

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, whose visa application to the UK got rejected, said on Saturday…

9 years ago

Over 600 films at Kolkata wildlife and environment fest

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) More than 600 films from nearly 100 countries are expected to be screened at the second…

9 years ago



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