Category: Culture

MP wins award for ‘comprehensive development’ of tourism

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The "heart of incredible India", Madhya Pradesh was declared the Best State/Union Territory for Comprehensive…

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Bauls again attacked in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 30 (IANS) In the second such attack this month, three Baul singers were attacked in Chaudanga district of…

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Chinese living Buddha funds construction of pagoda in B’desh

Beijing, July 30 (IANS) A Chinese "living Buddha" in Tibet has raised one million yuan (about $150,668) to fund the…

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Centre to hold Make In India Conference in Odisha in December

Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) The Central government proposes to organise a 'Make in India' conference in Bhubaneswar in December, an…

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Jumpstart annual congress of children’s content creators ‘Goes To School’ this year

By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Jumpstart, an annual congress of children's content creators, a flagship project of…

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Bengal’s Lodha, Sabar tribals mourn Mahasweta, their ‘mother’

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) With Mahasweta Devi's death, the world has lost a renowned writer-activist, but for the Lodhas and…

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Of wisdom, war repercussions and affection

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Get an accessible introduction to wisdom, read about the journey of a bank, immserse yourself…

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Kolkata lit fest 2017 to pay tribute to Mahasweta Devi

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) The Kolkata Literary Festival (KLF) next year will pay tribute to eminent writer and social activist…

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Mahaweta was keen to be cremated at Gujarat tribal village: Activist Ganesh Devy

By Sahana Ghosh Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) An indefatigable crusader for tribal rights, eminent litterateur Mahasweta Devi was keen to…

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Final rites of Mahasweta Devi performed with state honours

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) Activist-writer Mahasweta Devi, who crusaded for the rights of tribals and the marginalised for decades, was…

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‘Never knew when Mahasweta Devi’s lightning wit would strike’

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) India-born independent filmmaker Shashwati Talukdar, who shot a documentary on eminent writer and social activist Mahasweta…

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Thousands pay tribute to Mahasweta Devi

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) Thousands of people, cutting across class and political barriers, gathered at Rabindra Sadan auditorium here on…

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Philippines to host Miss Universe pageant

Manila, July 29 (IANS) The Philippines is slated to host the next Miss Universe pageant, Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo announced.…

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What’s Harry Potter’s most recognisable symbol in India?

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The lightning scar of Harry Potter is the most recognisable symbol of the character from…

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‘The Diary of a Lutyens’ Princess’ tells a woman’s journey in a patriarchal land

By Kishori Sud Title: The Diary of a Lutyens' Princess; Author: Bindu Dalmia; Publisher: Rupa Publications; Pages: 227; Price: Rs…

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Sonia condoles death of Pandit Lacchu Maharaj

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday condoled the death of tabla maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj,…

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Tripura Governor, Chief Minister condole Mahasweta Devi’s death

Agartala, July 28 (IANS) Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy and Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Thursday condoled the passing away of…

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President receives coffee table book on ‘India’s Most Powerful Women’

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday received a copy of a coffee table book…

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Kolkata teen’s death: Police rule out foul play

Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) Ruling out any foul play and conspiracy, Kolkata police on Thursday attributed "accident" as the reason…

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President, Vice-President condole death of Mahasweta Devi

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Thursday condoled the passing away of eminent…

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