Category: Art

India’s 70,000+ public libraries and its untapped potential: A study in contrast

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A meagre total of 75 public libraries are serving the over 200…

9 years ago

Red, strange and dangerous: Mars’ mysteries explained (Book Review) (With Image)

By Vikas Datta Title: 4th Rock from the Sun - The Story of Mars; Author: Nicky Jenner; Publisher: Bloomsbury Sigma;…

9 years ago

Sufi music has found its way in films: Nizami Bandhu

By Nivedita New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Nizami Bandhu, who have sung songs like "Kun Faya kun" in the film…

9 years ago

Five books to look forward to in June 2017

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Not all books live up to the expectations of the readers. Much-anticipated…

9 years ago

AoL challenges NGT panel on Yamuna floodplains, questions capabilities

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Art of Living (AoL) foundation on Monday snubbed as unscientific the NGT expert committee's…

9 years ago

The ghost who writes: Thriving business of anonymous authorship

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) What if you were told that many of the books that you…

9 years ago

Remembering the last Mughal emperor and his poetry

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A remarkable new book highlights the various aspects of a bygone era, and the life…

9 years ago

Conversation with a ghostwriter – on condition of anonymity

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) I was staring at the hundreds of people walking up and down…

9 years ago

From Tora Bora to Abbottabad: The strange history of Bin Laden’s ‘Wander Years’ (Book Review)

By Vikas Datta Title: The Exile; Author: Cathy Scott-Clark & Adrian Levy; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing; Pages: 640; Price: Rs 699…

9 years ago

An artist’s tribute to his inspiration – nature

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) In a world dominated by urban sprawl with high-rises and rampant deforestation, birds and animals…

9 years ago

‘Midnight Rider’ Gregg Allman and his rock music journey

By Vikas Datta In a nearly half-century career, both in a band and solo, his distinctive voice, inspired lyrics and…

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Kerala’s woman legislature secretary to retire with unique record

Thiruvananthapuram, May 28 (IANS) P. Jayalekshmi recalls with pride how she had to call out the names of two former…

9 years ago

Retired Mumbai professor paints her way to good health

By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) A rewarding but hectic four-decade-long academic career left Mangal Gogte, 65, with a…

9 years ago

Boyega, 1,000 others evacuated from theatre after bomb alert

London, May 28 (IANS) Approximately 1,000 people at Old Vic Theatre in Central London were evacuated due to security emergency…

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Liberalism’s prophet: Scourge of small minds and tyranny of thought

By Vikas Datta The concept of liberalism and its key facet of tolerance are most vital to human freedom and…

9 years ago

‘Manto’ has power to transcend borders, markets: Nandita Das

By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Back from the 70th Cannes Film Festival after giving the global film…

9 years ago

The global journey of curry – with some receipes thrown in

By Somrita Ghosh Book: Curry: A Global History; Author: Colleen Taylor Sen; Publisher: Speaking Tiger; Price: Rs 399; Pages: 144…

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Ariana Grande to return to Manchester for charity show

London, May 27 (IANS) American pop singer Ariana Grande told fans she plans to return to Manchester where her sell-out…

9 years ago

Honoured to be part of Modi book: Indian artist

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) UAE-based Indian artist Akbar Saheb says he is honoured to be part of a new…

9 years ago

Hazarika, ‘Bard of the Brahamputra’, has bridge named after him

Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) Music maestro Bhupen Hazarika was known as the "Bard of the Brahmaputra" -- the river was…

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