Advani objects to book about him
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) BJP patriarch L.K. Advani on Thursday expressed his displeasure over the release of a book titled “Advani ke sath 32 Saal”, saying it was published against his wishes. “It has…
Culture
Google app to bring Indian art and culture a step closer
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Search engine giant Google on Thursday launched a new “Google Cultural Institute” app and website which will help art lovers in India and across the globe discover famous works and…
Odissi’s spirituality inspires me: Ileana Citaristi
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Italian-born Ileana Citaristi came to India 30 years ago in search of inspiration — and discovered Odissi. She says the classical dance form has inspired her with…
Reading fiction may encourage empathy
Toronto, July 20 (IANS) Reading fiction might be good for your mental health but exploring inner lives of characters like Jane Eyre or Anna Karenina can form ideas about others’ emotions, motives and ideas, suggested…
Bacardi NH7 Weekender to be back with seventh edition
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Come October and Bacardi NH7 Weekender will be back with its seventh edition with a bang. The festival will make a comeback with new concepts like Bacardi NH7 Weekender Express…
Victory from the airwaves: A coded history of World War I
By Vikas Datta Title: Codebreakers – The Secret Intelligence Unit that Changed the Course of the First World War; Author: James Wyllie & Michael McKinley; Publisher: Ebury Press/Random House India; Pages: 352; Price: Rs 499…
Environment missing from literary conversation, says Amitav Ghosh
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The topic of environment goes missing from the literary and imaginative conversation, says acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh whose new book deals with the issue of climate change. “It is a…
Kids version of Indian ‘The Voice’ launched
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Amid some soulful and melodious singing performances and humorous gags, TV show “The Voice India Kids” – an Indian version of the internationally acclaimed reality format “The Voice” – was launched…
Mahasweta Devi responding to treatment, still critical
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) Social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi on Tuesday continued to be in a critical condition requiring partial life support, a doctor said. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the litterateur…
On a historic trail of Khirki Village
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The historic significance of Khirki village will be back in focus on Wednesday with a triple treat of art, poetry and food at the Khoj Studios. The highlight of the…
Sunburn 2016 dates to remain unchanged
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) There will be no change in the dates of the Sunburn music festival and the annual four-day mega event will be held as scheduled from December 27-30 this year, the…
Gandhi and Savarkar: A guide for the perplexed
By Vikas Datta Title: Hindutva or Hind Swaraj; Author: U.R. Ananthamurthy (translated by Keerti Ramachandra and Vivek Shanbhag); Publisher: Harper Perennial; Pages: 144; Price: Rs 350 Every country and society may have differing narratives of…
India an under-performer: Arvind Subramanian
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Monday said that India was an under-performer despite its level of political institutions, adding that an over eight per cent growth was easily doable…
After ‘A Flying Jatt’, Tiger, Remo want Indian ‘Avengers’
Mumbai: Filimmaker and choreographer Remo D’Souza, Australian actor Nathan Jones, Actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Tiger Shroff during the trailer launch of film Flying Jatt in Mumbai on July 18, 2016 (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, July 18…
India an under-performer: Arvind Subramanian
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Monday said that India was an under-performer given its level of political institutions, adding that an over eight per cent growth was easily doable…
Richa Chadha to be part of Thespo festival again
Mumbai: Actress Richa Chadha pay homage during the 3rd death anniversary of Sarabjit Singh in Mumbai on May 4, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha will soon be addressing a crowd…
The ‘rockstar’ DJ who is making the world dance to his tune
By Ankit Sinha The massive popularity of electronic dance music (EDM) in India has paved the way for a bevy of music producers who are creating groovy, rhymthic and bass-laden tunes to win over fans….
12 new sites added to World Heritage List
Istanbul, July 18 (IANS) The World Heritage Committee on Sunday evening agreed to put 12 new sites on the World Heritage List before ending its 40th session in Turkey’s Istanbul city. With nine others already…
Punjab couple offers art residency in farmhouse near Chandigarh
By Jaideep Sarin Manakpur Sharif (Punjab), July 17 (IANS) The landscape of ‘Green Revolution’ state Punjab has always been known for its golden harvest. But with the efforts of an artistically-minded entrepreneur couple, there will…
Chandigarh’s ‘Capitol Complex’ gets UNESCO World heritage status
Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Chadigarh’s famed ‘Capitol Complex’, was on Sunday added to the UNESCO’s world heritage list, an official said. The final decision of inclusion was taken in the meeting held by UNESCO in…