London, Aug 18 (IANS) A treasure trove of family treasures, including hundreds of passionate, rueful and philosophical letters written by the Irish poet W.B. Yeats will go on public display for the first time, before…
Los Angeles, Aug 18 (IANS) A Los Angeles gallery on Friday will host a pop-up exhibition on former NFL star O.J. Simpson. Titled “The O.J. Simpson Museum”, the exhibition will feature a series of items…
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Flick through a mysterious tale around a killer who has terrorised the residents of Chicago; read a thrilling book featuring legendary spy, assassin and art restorer Gabriel Allon; go through…
Istanbul, Aug 18 (IANS) Archeologists have unearthed Neolithic remains believed to be dating back to 6,000 years during a new metro line construction in central Istanbul. Neolithic circular structures and urn type burials were discovered…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Mahesh Sharma on Thursday said the initiative “Sankalp Se Sidhhi”, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will further glorify India’s rich culture and…
Patna, Aug 17 (IANS) The central government has for the first time issued a postal stamp featuring Mithila Paag (turban) in recognition of the age-old cultural symbol. “Stamping the cultural identity and heritage of Mithila…
Havana, Aug 17 (IANS) A bar in Havana which used to be American Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway “hangout” spot and also the birthplace of the classic daiquiri cocktail, is marking its 200th anniversary this year….
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) From being a shy boy in initial days to a monk who became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous and politically significant state, a new book brings…
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) In a blow to the Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday restrained the state from granting permission to hold bullock cart races till the authorities frame rules governing the…
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) If dance is about inspiration, then for renowned Kathak dancer Uma Sharma it has always been Lord Krishna who continues to motivate her. For the past 30…
By Bhavana Akella Bengaluru, Aug 16 (IANS) Renowned artist Seema Kohli says that at a time when there is so much hatred and violence in the world, she likes her work “to depict the beauty…
Bratislava, Aug 16 (IANS) An ancient dagger almost 4,000-year-old from the Bronze Age was accidentally found in Hlohovec town of Slovakia, the media reported on Wednesday. A fresh graduate named David found the antique by…
By Nikhil M Babu New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On Tuesday morning, when thousands of people were waiting for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Independence Day address at the Chhatrasal Stadium here, suddenly a huge colourful…
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Maharashtra celebrated the 71st Independence Day with patriotic fervour, though the celebrations on Tuesday were partly marred due to sudden heavy rains that lashed parts of the state, including Mumbai and…
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour on Tuesday and was followed by colourful ‘Dahi Handi’ with a distinct national flavour by thousands of Govindas all over…
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) With huge pride and love for the nation, thousands of Indians attended the Independence Day ceremony here at the historical Red Fort to celebrate the country’s freedom. From flags painted…
Aizawl, Aug 15 (IANS) The Mizoram government’s flagship programme, New Land Use Policy (NLUP), has brought development to the state and prosperity to the farmers, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said in his address at the…
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Years ago, when Shankar Mahadevan became part of the Indian music industry, youngsters from middle-class families didn’t see huge opportunities in the field. The singer-composer feels that…
By Vikas Datta Every August 15 and January 26, wherever official or private programmes to celebrate the Independence Day and Republic Day are being held, the strains you are likely to hear would be most…
By Vikas Datta It may be tough for creative professionals to display their prowess unhindered for a government-sponsored project with a host of rules, regulations and red-tape to adhere to, but, given a visionary Prime…