Category: Culture

Street musicians, food galore in 8th Kolkata Christmas Festival

Kolkata, Dec 18 (IANS) The 8th edition of Kolkata Christmas Festival will kickstart on December 21 with buskers (street musicians)…

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PM releases book on renowned cartoonist R.K. Laxman

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released a book "Timeless Laxman", based on the life and…

6 years ago

Rejections shattered, strengthened and streamlined my writing: Sahitya Akademi winner Anees Salim

By Saket Suman New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Still recovering from the surprise of being named as the winner of…

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Legendary classical singer Arun Bhaduri dead

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) Legendary classical singer Pandit Arun Bhaduri, known for his deep and sonorous voice, passed away at…

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Serendipity picks pace, closes third day with three major performances

By Siddhi Jain Panaji, Dec 17 (IANS) The Serendipity Arts Festival, which has now become a buzzword in the Goan…

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The tale of the ‘handmade’ through its timeless design

By Siddhi Jain Panaji, Dec 17 (IANS) Exploring the craft and design of the 'handmade' at the Serendipity Arts Festival…

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‘Silent Night’ carol turns 200

Salzburg (Austria), Dec 17 (IANS) Austria's iconic Silent Night Chapel, where the popular festive carol of the same name is…

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New book charts the story of Indian immigrant restaurateur

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) UK-based restaurant owner Asma Khans book "Asmas Indian Kitchen" has been launched here for Indian…

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15 years in making ‘Babu Bangladesh!’ to release posthumously in 2019

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Numair A. Choudhury had been working on "Babu Bangladesh!" for well over 15 years but…

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The classic ‘charpai’ recalled, explored in its past and present

By Siddhi Jain Panaji, Dec 16 (IANS) Of all pieces of furniture unique to India, perhaps the 'charpai' is the…

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Personal spaces seep into photographic practices at exhibition in Goa

By Siddhi Jain Panaji, Dec 16 (IANS) Exhibited at the Serendipity Arts Festival here are visuals of the gendered body…

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Domestic politics can’t be reflected in foreign policy: BJP, Congress

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Emotions and domestic politics cannot be reflected in a country's foreign policy and that national…

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Goan capital abuzz as multi-arts Serendipity festival opens

By Siddhi Jain Panaji, Dec 15 (IANS) The western coast of the Goan capital is abuzz with conversations over different…

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Penguin releases controversial book on Asaram

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Leading publisher Penguin Random House India announced on Saturday the release of its publication "God…

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Group show by Bangladeshi artists brings societal issues to fore

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Issues of social justice, war, women rights and colonialism find expression in "A Finger on…

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Amitav Ghosh becomes first English writer to bag Jnanpith Award

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) In a first recognition for an English writer, Amitav Ghosh has been announced as 2018's…

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Vikas Khanna’s directorial debut film to premiere in US

Los Angeles, Dec 15 (IANS) Celebrity chef Vikas Khannas directorial debut feature film "The Last Color", starring Neena Gupta, will…

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Harshvardhan Rane’s ‘jungle book’ birthday

Bhopal, Dec 15 (IANS) Actor Harshvardhan Rane has made special plans for his birthday on Sunday. He will be wandering…

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India, China to hold high level meet on cultural, people-to-people ties

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The first meeting of the newly constituted India-China High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People…

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‘Bigger and better’, Serendipity Arts Festival opens Saturday

Panaji, Dec 14 (IANS) Turning the spotlight on Indias rich tradition of music, dance, theatre, culinary arts, crafts, and visual…

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