By Vikas Datta India and Iran’s friendship is as “as old as history”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tehran on Monday, emphasising the social connections “through art and architecture, ideas and traditions, and culture…
London, May 23 (IANS) The movement of refugees from Asia and the Middle East to western Europe could boost arts and culture similar to how migration from India and Pakistan transformed Britain’s food tastes, a…
Tehran, May 23 (IANS) India and Iran on Monday, the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to this Persian Gulf nation, signed 12 agreements, including three on development of the Chabahar port…
By Ankit Sinha One of the fondest memories of my early teenage days was scrounging for music CDs at stores. At that time, I was completely oblivious about the internet and didn’t even own a…
By Vikas Datta Title: The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo Book 1); Author: Rick Riordan; Publisher: Puffin/Penguin ; Pages: 432; Price: Rs.599 After a five book series starring Greek demigods, another quintet teaming up…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Centuries-old cultural ties between India and Iran are set to get a boost when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the “Cultural Festival of India in Iran” on Monday in Tehran….
By Vikas Datta Mirza Farhataullah Baig is not a writer whose name triggers recognition beyond the limited circle of formal students of Urdu or a few others deeply interested in its rich literature, but he…
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said his government will implement the Odisha Official Languages Act, 1954, by August 15. “The Odisha Official Languages Rules are in an advanced stage…
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Japanese find it “difficult” to operate in “jugaad-oriented India” (the culture of improvisation) but have found a financial route solution to this, says Indian-origin author Sanjeev…
By Shudip Talukdar Title: Bose: An Indian Samurai; Author: Maj Gen G.D. Bakshi; Publisher: Knowledge World; Pages: 384; Price: Rs.980. As an iconic figure, Netaji Bose has a few parallels or peers anywhere. He continues…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) There might be hundreds of interpretations of Shakespeare, but “I Don’t Like It. As You Like It” from acclaimed actor and director Rajat Kapoor offers an interesting twist with clowns…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Despite a row involving British mining company Vedanta as its sponsor, the Southbank edition of Jaipur Literature Festival will be held in London on Saturday. The third edition of the…
Gurgaon, May 20 (IANS) Director Seema Bhargava Pahwa is paying a tribute to legendary playwright Bhisham Sahni with her play “Bhishmohtsav”, based on his short stories like “Oob” and “Yaadein”. The play features noted actors…
By Vishal Gulati Book: Easy Trails Around Shimla; Author: Raaja Bhasin; Publisher: Rupa & Co; Pages: 118; Price: Rs.195 If you are a trekker — amateur or veteran — and want to take a hike…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Embark on an adventurous journey of a violin prodigy, the narrative of a 19 century merchant, the account of an adolescent’s lust for revenge and the chronicle of a woman’s…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India’s famed Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj, who choreographed actress Deepika Padukone in “Mohe rang do laal” for the National Award-winning film “Bajirao Mastani”, says that he cannot choreograph dirty songs…
By Nirendra Dev Title: Love in Olive Greens; Author: Anju; Publisher: Notion Press.Com; Pages: 85; Price: Rs.125 What is love? What does love mean in our lives? We have often heard that love happens only…
London, May 18 (IANS) Rising interest in Indian art in recent years has increased the awareness about the country’s modern art and artists. This is evident from Bonhams’ “Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art sale”…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Raja Yoga meditation has been a major influence for Spanish artist Eva María Pacheco, whose upcoming exhibition “Being Light” is sure to present a vision of spirituality that would resonate…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) As India’s much loved author Ruskin Bond turns 82 on Thursday, his fans will be treated to two new books — “My Favourite Nature Stories” and “The World Outside My…