Khajuraho, Feb 17 (IANS) The 43rd edition of the Khajuraho Dance Festival here will have Bangladesh as the guest country. Organised by the Department of Culture of Madhya Pradesh, the week-long festival from February 20…
Panaji, Feb 17 (IANS) Whether King of Mysore Tipu Sultan or Maratha King Chhattrapati Shivaji, a village council of South Goa’s Davorlim has resolved to ban posters of kings and maharajas, much to the consternation…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Civl Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has lauded the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for conceptualising India’s first business magazine entirely dedicated to the sector. “Civil aviation is not only…
By Sahana Ghosh Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 17 (IANS) Bhajan singer Anup Jalota believes this particular genre of Indian music, rooted in a sense of devotion, is the “most popular” form of classical music and…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Wade through a journey from the dangerous heights of Mount Everest to the equally treacherous margins of Europe in the mid-20th century; read about ground-breaking new ideas; and navigate the…
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Bringing in the literary brilliance of the diverse regional languages that exists in the country, the third edition of the LIC-Gateway Litfest is all set to begin here from February 25….
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched the Facebook page of second Hunar Haat being organised by the Ministry here. While launching the Facebook…
Beijing, Feb 16 (IANS) Chinese authorities on Thursday announced that a museum and park will be built on the ruins of an ancient capital city. “Construction of the project will start in the first half…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The idea of Tantra has been shrouded in mystery, esoteric ‘mumbo jumbo’, wild speculation, gross misunderstandings and sheer fantasy. The explicit imagery, lavishly coloured multi-appendaged deities in union with consorts…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Women writers, journalists, academics and professionals will come together later this month to debate and discuss issues that shape women professionals in the 21st century at an event that aims…
By Saket Suman New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) In a direct attack on the ruling establishment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has accused it of violating individual and human rights,…
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Nearly 500 US philosophers have announced their rejection of the anti-Mexican policies of American President Donald Trump, the media reported. In an open letter signed by the philosophers working at universities…
By Ritu Tomar Udaipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Popular bollywood singer Kailash Kher has said that even in this age of commercialisation, the interest in Sufi music remains unchallenged, which is highlighted by the increasing interest…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) More than 3,000 exhibitors, including 900 permanent marts from all over the country, will be showcasing products in 14 different categories at the 43rd edition of world’s largest handicrafts and…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Actress Athiya Shetty says she finds it heartening to find women entrepreneurs making a mark. At the launch of “Bag It All”, a book on Baggit founder and managing director Nina…
By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) He is experiencing “satisfying tiredness” after winning his first Grammy Award, but that hasn’t stopped India-born tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das, who has been playing in collaboration with…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) He fought in the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war at the age of only 21 and later rose to critical acclaim as an artist, exhibiting his works around the globe. This…
Agartala, Feb 15 (IANS) Tripura’s Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Bhanulal Saha on Wednesday said the government will not tolerate protests at a book fair, after a Hindutva group shouted slogans and demonstrated against a…
By Kishori Sud Pune, Feb 15 (IANS) He has hosted several international music festivals like Tomorrowland, Lowlands Festival, Stereosonic, and has just hosted the Vh1 Supersonic in India. MC Stretch, a popular DJ and emcee,…
By Saket Suman Book: The Clothing of Books; Author: Jhumpa Lahiri; Publisher: Penguin; Price: 199; Pages: 71 Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri’s latest book, at first glance, is a sort of soothing balm that brings…