By Vikas Datta Title: The Caliphate; Author: Hugh Kennedy; Publisher: Pelican Introduction/Penguin; Pages: 448; Price: Rs 499 Russians nostalgic for the Soviet Union, right-wing elements in India aiming to recreate a ‘Golden’ era are among…
Canberra, July 22 (IANS) An 1,800-year-old Buddha statue which was displayed in the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) is being prepared for its return to India, after it was found to have been purchased from…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Mythology is the flavour of the season and our favourite writer Devdutt Pattanaik is back with ‘Devlok’, a book based on his popular TV show. Readers will be further treated…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Using 80,000 bullet shells, internationally-acclaimed multi-dimensional artist Gopal Namjoshi on Thursday unveiled his recent most installation titled Homage to Kargil War Heroes at a mall in South Delhi. “This time,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…