Abu Dhabi, April 14 (IANS/WAM) The National Archives here is exploring the possibility of launching Braille versions of books on the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). National Archives executive director Majid…
By Preetha Nair New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Contrary to reports that prime minister Chandra Shekhar dismissed Tamil Nadu’s DMK government at the behest of Congress in 1991, a new book says that its “proven…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A handful of Tibetan refugees followed their deposed ruler, the Dalai Lama, to India in 1959 with nothing in their hands. Decades later, this nation has emerged as the largest…
By Vikas Datta Title: The Story of Alice – Lewis Carroll and the Secret History of Wonderland ; Author: Robert Douglas-Fairhurst; Publisher: Vintage/Random House India; Pages: 490; Price: Rs.599 It was the peak of the…
By Kishori Sud Title: “Dating & Marriage diaries in Urban India”; Author: Sahil Thaker; Publisher: Notion Press; Pages: 96; Price: Rs.149 Many Indians search for their life partners on matrimonial websites these days. Some have…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) An integral part of the rich and vibrant culture of Punjab, Phulkari and its ancient form seems to be losing its essence. To reverse this, Concept 1469 and art historian…
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) In a major boost for thr famous perfume industry of Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of an international perfume museum and park at…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Under the ongoing Chhau Mohatsav, organised by the Jharkhand government in Saraekela Kharsawan district, numerous Indian folk dances will be presented on Tuesday. Artists from Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan…
Thrissur, April 11 (IANS) A day after a fire disaster in a Kerala temple killed 109 people, authorities on Tuesday gave conditional approval for the hugely popular fireworks show at the Thrissur Pooram festival. The…
Hanoi, April 11 (IANS) Vietnam for the first time discovered early Paleolithic sites inside cultural layer with stone tools and tektites believed to date back 770,000-800,000 years, the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) said…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The meteoric rise and an equally dramatic fall of Rajat Gupta — the former head of McKinsey who was charged in the largest insider trading case in the US –…
Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) St. Olav’s Church, dating back to the Danish settlement in West Bengal, will be thrown open for regular service as well as visitors from April 16 following restoration of the building…
By Vikas Datta Title: As Boys Become Men; Author: Mukul Kumar; Publisher: Rupa Publications India; Pages: 232; Price: Rs.250 For millions of young Indians, it is the ultimate test of their calibre. If after months…
By Vikas Datta From the Neolithic age to the Internet era, no other animal species has had such a major presence in human culture, spanning religions, proverbs, fairytales, literature (everything from allegory to science fiction…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) When anybody mentions Rajasthan, what first comes to mind is a desert. In an attempt to dispel this, photographer Sudhir Kasliwal shows his love for the state by presenting distinctly…
By Preetha Nair New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The images are poignant and speak volumes of the ecological crisis staring at our face – the ongoing ‘Else All Will be Still’ exhibition by well known…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The mediator between the spiritual and sensual life stand poignantly captured by Shobha Deepak Singhs lens eye in her spectacular coffee table compilation – “Musicscapes” – an anthology of 250…
GIZA, April 8, 2016 (Xinhua) — People participate in the India Color Festival amid colored powder in Giza, Egypt on April 8, 2016. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe/IANS) Cairo, April 9 (IANS) Amid gaiety and cheerful music, hundreds…
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) For William Dalrymple, the author of books like “City of Djiins”, “In Xanadu” and “White Mughals”, writing is an intellectual art while photography is emotional. The author,…
Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) Telugu New Year ‘Ugadi’ was celebrated in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with traditional fanfare and enthusiasm on Friday. The chief ministers of the two Telugu-speaking states attended the main official celebrations…