Rare modern art to be auctioned
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The rarest and finest of modern art works are all set to become a part of the upcoming “20th century Indian Art” auction to be organised by DAG Modern. It…
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Art beyond boundaries
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Artists from different parts of the world have come together in the capital for the ongoing “Art Beyond Boundaries” art show. The joint exhibition of works by well-known International and…
Grappling With Glory: India and its Wrestling tradition
By Vikas Datta Title: Enter the Dangal; Author: Rudraneil Sengupta; Publisher: Harper Sport (HarperCollins); Pages: 274; Price: Rs 350 Sakshi Malik picked up the first medal for India at Rio in women’s wrestling — a…
Of oratory, diplomacy and pressure management
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Imbibe great oratorical skills, know about the real politik of the modern world, get introduced to the concept of pressure management and flick through the stories of 20 women entrepreneurs…
On Hyderabad Nizam’s 50th death anniversary, kin say his contributions neglected
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) On the 50th death anniversary of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, his family rued that the contributions of the architect of modern Hyderabad remained forgotten….
Girls tie rakhis on Governor, CM as Uttar Pradesh celebrates Raksha Bandhan
Lucknow, Aug 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav led the Raksha Bandhan celebrations in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. At a function held at the Raj Bhavan, girls from various…
On Hyderabad Nizam’s 50th death anniversary, kin say his contributions neglected
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) On the 50th death anniversary of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, his family rued that the contributions of the architect of modern Hyderabad remained forgotten….
A Whirlwind in World Cricket: The West Indies’ Reign at the Top
By Vikas Datta Title: Fire in Babylon – How the West Indies Cricket Team Brought a People to its Feet; Author: Simon Lister; Publisher: Yellow Jersey Press/Random House India; Pages: 352; Price: Rs 499 For…
Ancient tomb paintings found in Mongolia
Hohhot, Aug 18 (IANS) Archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs in Mongolia with interior wall paintings dating back to 1,000 years, authorities said on Thursday. The colourful paintings were found in tombs in Jungar Banner…
Special rakhi for Lord Shiva in MP temple
Ujjain, Aug 18 (IANS) The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on Thursday across Madhya Pradesh starting with a special ceremony in this city ar the famous Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. As…
‘Tamil literature has a modern, vibrant idiom’
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) With a surge in translations of Indian literature into English, readers across the spectrum have been transcending the language barrier. From novels and short stories to plays…
Paint and brush bring alive Bangladesh-India special bond on canvas
Dhaka, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian High Commission along with Dhaka University organised an art competition titled “India@Bangladesh” which aimed at bringing alive the special bond both nations shared. The idea behind this competition was “to…
PM greets people on Malayalam new year
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people at the start of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam new year. “On the start of Chingam, the…
Most US adults know more than 42,000 words by age 20
London, Aug 17 (IANS) Armed with a new list of words and using the power of social media, a new study has found that by the age of 20, a native English-speaking American knows 42,000…
Sydney loses world’s friendliest city title
Sydney, Aug 17 (IANS) Australia’s largest city Sydney has lost its title as the world’s friendliest in the annual Conde Nast Traveller survey, the media reported on Wednesday. About 128,000 persons who took the survey…
Pranab wishes people on Raksha Bandhan
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukerjee on Wednesday greeted the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, and urged that on the occasion the people should resolve to ensure that women and girls…
A.R. Rahman honoured with Tamil Ratna Award
United Nations: A.R. Rahman performs at the Indian Independence Day concert organised at the United Nations on Aug. 15, 2016. (Photo: Mohammed Jaffer/IANS) New York, Aug 17 (IANS) Oscar-winning music maestro A.R. Rahman has been…
I want to become a better singer: A.R. Rahman
Mumbai: Music composer A R Rahman during the press conference of Premier Futsal, in Mumbai, on July 07, 2016. (Photo: IANS) By Arul Louis New York, Aug 16 (IANS) He has two Oscars, two Grammys…
Those who attack music in Islam’s name are faith’s enemies: Akbar
By Arul Louis United Nations, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar has denounced those who attack music in the name of Islam as the enemies of the faith. “What…
Rahman’s music at UN blends tradition, 21st century spectacle
Mumbai: Music composer A R Rahman during the press conference of Premier Futsal, in Mumbai, on July 07, 2016. (Photo: IANS) By Arul Louis United Nations, Aug 16 (IANS) Oscar winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman’s…