Category: Culture

Mahasweta Devi continues to be critical

Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) Social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi on Friday continued to be in a critical condition and…

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The perils of business trips to Pakistan’s badlands

By Vikas Datta Title: The Warehouse; Author: S.S. Mausoof; Publisher: Hachette India; Pages: 256; Price: Rs 399 Pakistan's border badlands,…

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Arunachal Pradesh to host North East India Fashion Week

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The second edition of North East India Fashion Week (NEIFW), which gives weavers and designers…

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Sixth edition of ILF takes off with #ntb series

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) As the curtain raiser of the sixth edition of the Indian Languages Festival (ILF) got…

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Mahasweta Devi put on ventilator

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) Critically-ill veteran author and Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi was on Thursday put on life…

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Bengali film to explore ‘Gumnami Baba’ angle of Netaji’s disappearance

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) Documentary filmmaker Amlan Kusum Ghosh is all set to make his Bengali feature film debut with…

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Now, colouring books help adults beat stress

By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Who said colouring books are only for children? This season, publishing houses…

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Get selfie-ready with Parthiv Shah

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) To click that perfect selfie, head to India Habitat Centre this weekend where renowned photographer…

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Water leakage damages new books in National Library

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Collection of new books and periodicals from India at the Bhasa Bhawan (House of Languages) in…

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Virgin EMI Records collaborates with Indian brands

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Indian entertainment company Bottomline Media and product placement platform Be Seen have tied up with…

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Enduring memorials and sharp critiques: A century of war films

By Vikas Datta Title: Fifty Great War Films; Author: Tim Newark; Publisher: Osprey Publishing/Bloomsbury; Pages: 208; Price: Rs 599 Do…

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President accorded state reception in Bengal, describes Darjeeling as ‘mini-India’

Darjeeling, July 12 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Tuesday accorded a state reception to President Pranab Mukherjee who is…

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Rare book sold for $10.5 mn in danger of being exported from Britain

London, July 12 (IANS) A rare jewel-encrusted book that belonged to a 16th century French king is in danger of…

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Enjoy English translations of Indian Nepali literature

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Highlighting the rich tradition of Nepali language writing in India, the Jadavpur University Press here has…

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Elemental India wins G-Shock Wacken Metal Battle 2016

Bengaluru, July 12 (IANS) Bhopal-based death metal band Elemental won the G-Shock Wacken Metal Battle 2016 at the recently held…

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Mukherjee confers 51st Jnanpith Award on Raghuveer Chaudhari

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday conferred the 51st Jnanpith Award on renowned writer from Gujarat,…

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‘Time for India to stand up for Kunan-Poshpara’

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Alleging delaying tactics were being employed, authors of a book on alleged mass rape committed by…

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Family drama, gender stereotypes in this ‘Ladies Sangeet’

By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) While a traditional Indian wedding is surrounded by a plethora of decoration,…

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Remembering an exotic and versatile actor: Yul Brynner

By Vikas Datta Fans copy their favourite movie stars' hairstyles and this legendary actor also inspired such a craze --…

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Eiffel Tower closes due to Euro soccer final riots

Paris, July 11 (IANS) The Eiffel Tower remained closed to the public on Monday due to the riots that took…

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