Much love, suspense and messiness
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Read the tale of a single parent’s quest for love, and understanding; the story of a girl who is confused about giving her ex another chance. Wade through a powerful…
Books
Students treated on International Chefs Day
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Students from HOPE worldwide school at Tigri here enjoyed a scrumptious meal prepared and served by prominent chefs of Delhi NCR on the occasion of International Chefs Day on Thursday….
‘Red Star Over China’ to hit Chinese TV screens
Beijing, Oct 19 (IANS) A television series adaption of the classic, “Red Star Over China”, written by American journalist Edgar Snow, will be screened in China on Saturday. It is one of the most influential…
The life and times of women who influenced Tagore
By Aparajita Gupta (Title: Daughters of Jorasanko; Author: Aruna Chakravarti; Publisher: HarperCollins India; Pages: 327; Price: Rs 399) Based on the life of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and his extended family and friends, this semi-fictional…
Cultural ministry’s nod to RSS’ Nobel awards
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Union Culture Ministry on Tuesday gave its go-ahead to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s cultural unit Sanskar Bharti to introduce its own ‘Nobel awards’ in the fields of Peace, Human…
Minority communities’ artisans to showcase talent at IITF
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Artisans belonging to minority communities will showcase their wares and talent at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) this year, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhar Abbas Naqvi said here on Tuesday….
Now, write emails in eight major Indian languages
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Marking a revolutionary transformation in email communication, a company has launched the world’s first free “linguistic email service” in eight Indian languages, under the name ‘DataMail’, an official said here on…
Zakir Hussain, Niladri Kumar collaborate with Grammy winner for US tour
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and sitar maestro Niladri Kumar are collaborating with Grammy Award winner Mickey Hart for their concert tour in the US. The duo is performing from East…
Indian classical maestros at an upcoming fest
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) From the harmonious tones of the violin and the soothing resonance of the santoor to the soul-stirring rhythms of sitar, if you are a connoisseur of Indian classical music the…
Shillong celebrates Dylan’s music, Nobel Prize
By Raymond Kharmujai Shillong, Oct 17 (IANS) Shillong, often described as “India’s rock capital”, is leading the way in honouring the American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. On…
The US global role – options for the next President
By Vikas Datta Title: Superpower – Three Choices for America’s Role in the World; Author: Ian Bremmer; Publisher: Portfolio Penguin; Pages: 256; Price: Rs 499 Love it or loathe it, it is undeniable that the…
PM remembers Maharshi Valmiki on birth anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the ideals and thoughts of Maharshi Valmiki on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. “Remembering the noble ideals and pure thoughts of Maharshi Valmiki…
In centenary year, an academy to honour Bismillah Khan
By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Over two decades ago, shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan heard a young woman singer, Soma Ghosh, at the ISKCON Auditorium here, and invited her to a musical ‘jugalbandi’….
The reluctant, misunderstand creator of ‘Superman’
By Vikas Datta Humankind’s capacity to comprehend pales before its ability to misinterpret or misappropriate — and neither prophet nor philosopher is immune. For the latter, none can beat this lonely, tragic but most misunderstood…
Bengal observes Lakshmi Puja
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Households and community marquees across West Bengal celebrated Kojagori Lakshmi Puja on Saturday night with much fanfare and fervour, fasting late into the night and praying for prosperity and wealth. Popularly…
Kabir Bedi to attend Arts for India charity event in London
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Kabir Bedi will attend and speak at the Arts for India charity event to honour the late filmmaker Richard Attenborough in London next week. Arts for India charity, in…
Kalam’s birthday declared ‘Maharashtra Reading Day’
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) October 15, the birthday of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will be celebrated as “Maharashtra Reading Day” in the state, Education Minister Vinod Tawde announced here on Saturday. “Kalam’s writings had…
A world of tradition at Saffronart’s upcoming auction
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Auction house Saffronart said it is all set have traditional jewellery and textiles together in lots presenting a panorama of techniques and creativity reflected through designs in its upcoming sale….
Music can bring people together: French musician
By Nivedita Jodhpur, Oct 15 (IANS) French multi-instrumentalist Davy Sicard believes the “universal language” that music speaks has the power to ban wars from the world and can unify people. “Most of the conflicts and…
‘Indian art stands with the best’
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian participation at the international level is proof that the country’s art is at par with the western world, says artist M.K. Puri, who is representing India…