Category: Art

New book takes us a step closer to Lucknow – and Chikankari

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture…

9 years ago

Keaton, Jane Fonda to do indie comedy

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) Actresses Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen have joined the cast of the independent…

9 years ago

‘Bengal scroll paintings have enough admirers to ensure survival’

By Nivedita Giri New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Works of art and paintings have been an integral component of India's…

9 years ago

Challenging to find committed theatre actors for English plays: Bharat Dabholkar

By Kishori Sud New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) He used his creativity for some of the popular ads for Amul,…

9 years ago

Neglected state of sentencing in judicial decisions (Book Review)

By Garima Tyagi Title: Discretion, Discrimination and the Rule of Law; Author: Mrinal Satish; Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Pages: 310;…

9 years ago

Obama proposed to another woman before Michelle: Book

Washington, May 4 (IANS) Barack Obama proposed to a "serious" girlfriend before he met his eventual wife Michelle, according to…

9 years ago

Rabindra Bharati to honour Amol Palekar with D Litt

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Veteran actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar will be conferred an honorary D Litt along with eminent Bengali singer…

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Government approves plan for Gandhi Samadhi revamp at Rajghat

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Union Government on Wednesday approved the setting up of digital screens at the Gandhi…

9 years ago

Ayodhya’s traditional Ram Leela resumes on Yogi’s initiative

Lucknow, May 3 (IANS) Following orders from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to restart the traditional Ram Leela at Ayodhya, the…

9 years ago

‘Within Reach VIII’ exhibition showcases talent of emerging artists

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An eclectic mix of affordable artworks by some of Indias young and emerging artists is…

9 years ago

China is building Wikipedia’s rival

Beijing, May 3 (IANS) China has hired more than 20,000 people to build the country's online version of national encyclopaedia…

9 years ago

China’s oldest observatory opens free to public

Beijing, May 3 (IANS) China's oldest observatory in Dengfeng city is free to the public in a move to attract…

9 years ago

Indian filmmaker-writer joins Britain’s Labour Party

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Ahead of next month's crucial elections in Great Britain, Mumbai-based author and filmmaker Pankaj Dubey has…

9 years ago

He should have given more time and attention to his wife and sons: Gandhi’s grandson

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Rajmohan Gandhi, noted public intellectual and Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, says the "all-demanding…

9 years ago

Chasing a serial killer in colonial Shanghai

By Vikas Datta Title: Death in Shanghai; Author: M.J. Lee; Publisher: HQ/Harper Collins; Pages: 378; Price: Rs 399 Justice may…

9 years ago

Iran opens book fair with Italy as special guest

Tehran, May 3 (IANS) The 30th Tehran International Book Fair opened here with Italy as a special guest of this…

9 years ago

World Telugu Conference to be held in Hyderabad next month

Hyderabad, May 2 (IANS) World Telugu Conference will be held here from June 2 to June 10, Telangana Chief Minister…

9 years ago

Bengali translation of Keshari Nath Tripathi’s poems released

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) A Bengali translation of 30 Hindi poems penned by West Bengal governor Keshari Nath Tripathi was…

9 years ago

Art exhibition dedicated to Kabir

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Remembering the Sufi saint Kabir and his message of peace and harmony, an art exhibition…

9 years ago

Where is Satyajit Ray’s Oscar, ask visiting fans

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) These Feluda lovers are on a hunt. Not for kidnappers or killers, though. They are searching…

9 years ago



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