New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Archived books and manuscripts revealing a rarely-seen history of India are on sale in the ‘Fine Books And Manuscripts Including Americana’ online auction hosted by International art auctioneer Sothebys from…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The winner of this year’s Man Booker International Prize — “Flights” by Polish author Olga Tokarczuk — is set to release in India on July 3. “Flights” is a novel…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The winner of this year’s Man Booker International Prize — “Flights” by Polish author Olga Tokarczuk — is set to release on July 3. “Flights” is a novel about travel…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Set in the 1940s, “Ahimsa”, a book about a woman joining India’s freedom movement will be released in August Authored by Supriya Kelkar, it “brings to life stories of the…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) In a bid to rekindle the interest of the current generation in coins, National Museum’s international exhibition “India and the World” showcases 31 historic coins and 16 currency notes from…
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Dia Mirza bid for and bought an original six-sheet poster of the landmark film “Mother India” — depicting the iconic Nargis Dutt — for Rs 145,000 in an auction. The actress,…
By Tarun Basu Book: The Psychological Impact of the Partition of India; Editors: Sanjeev Jain and Alok Sarin; Publisher: Sage; Price: Rs 850; Pages: 241 In a few weeks, India and Pakistan will commemorate the…
Paris, June 27 (IANS) Thought-provoking paintings attributed to secretive artist Banksy have been appearing on the streets of Paris, France in recent days. Many elements traditionally associated with the artist from the west of the…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Known to be among the first performers to record music on 78 rpm records, Gauhar Jaan’s 145th birth anniversary has been marked by search engine giant Google through a doodle….
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Taking a dig at the Narendra Modi government, former Union Minister Arun Shourie on Monday said that it was a “one-trick horse” with no policy either on Kashmir or Pakistan….
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Taking a dig at the Narendra Modi government, former Union Minister Arun Shourie on Monday said that it was a “one-trick horse” with no policy either on Kashmir or Pakistan….
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised to “find a suitable venue” for a new regional centre of the countrys premier art institution, the Lalit Kala Akademi. Akademi Chairman Uttar Pacharne…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Former BBC broadcaster and noted writer Mark Tully has dismissed the claims of the opposition that the current situation in India is very much similar to the Emergency, even as…
Canberra, June 25 (IANS) An Australian entrepreneur is offering a cash reward of A$5,000 ($3,710) to decipher one of the country’s greatest unsolved modern mysteries, a media report said on Monday. On a desert plateau…
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) A popular Japanese craft, Aritayaki porcelain enjoys a global market but estimates suggest there are barely about a hundred independent artists producing it by hand. Japanese artist…
By Mohammed Shafeeq Book: The Bourbons and Begums of Bhopal; Author: Indira Iyengar; Publisher: Niyogi Books; Price: Rs 850; Pages: 234 The book is an attempt to relive the forgotten history of Bourbons, who played…
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Book: Here, There and Everywhere; Author: Sudha Murty; Publisher: Penguin; Pages: 243; Price: Rs. 250 Before you pick up a copy of “Here, There and Everywhere”, do not confuse it with the…
By Vikas Datta “The whole Earth is the sepulchre of famous men..” observed ancient Greek statesman Pericles in a memorial ceremony, noting that their story doesn’t only survive on their gravestones, but “lives on far…
By Sandeep Manohar Sawai Madhopur, June 23 (IANS) Absolut vodka launched its first ever Indian-designed and themed “Absolut India Limited Edition” bottle here on Saturday Known for its iconic bottle shape bearing striking designs, the…
Panaji, June 23 (IANS) Tourism authorities in Goa are keen on cashing in on a unique Cathokic festival in which revellers leap into wells, swollen to the brim with the monsoon showers, in honour of…