Category: Culture

Shiv Sena protests Pakistan delegation’s visit in Mumbai

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Shiv Sena activists on Tuesday attempted to disrupt a function at the Mumbai Press Club here,…

8 years ago

Famed ‘Trinity’ movies’ bulky bruiser bids adieu

By Vikas Datta Indian foreign movie fans in the 1980s will remember him as a bearded, bulky bruiser in a…

8 years ago

MyGov.in announces e-greetings design contest for Eid

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) An e-greetings design contest to mark and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr has been announced by MyGov.in, with…

8 years ago

Writing simpler than making films, says Chetan Bhagat

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Celebrated author Chetan Bhagat, who is co-producing the upcoming film adaptation of his novel “Half Girlfriend”,…

8 years ago

Taj one of 50 most beautiful places in Asia

Hanoi, June 28 (IANS) The Taj Mahal in India is among the 50 most beautiful places in Asia, according to…

8 years ago

Ram temple was demolished during Aurangzeb’s reign, says author

By Imran Khan Patna, June 28 (IANS) The Ram janmabhoomi temple at Ayodhya was demolished during the reign of Auranagzeb…

8 years ago

Ehsaan Ghungroowala creates magic with his vocal cords

By Anurag Dey Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) Having mastered the art of vocal percussion, he takes his listeners to a…

8 years ago

Policing Calcutta of the Raj and its dark side

By Vikas Datta Title: A Rising Man - Introducing Sam Wyndham; Author: Abir Mukherjee; Publisher: Harvill Secker/Random House India; Pages:…

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Narasimha Rao’s negative works still extract heavy toll: Ansari

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari on Monday hailed former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao for…

8 years ago

Assam cabinet accords priority to Majuli, stopping rhino poaching

Guwahati, June 27 (IANS) The first cabinet meeting of the BJP-led government in Assam on Monday decided to fulfill poll…

8 years ago

Narasimha Rao’s ‘pro-Hindu mindset’ led to Babri demolition: Aiyar

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao's "pro-Hindu mindset" encouraged the destruction of the Babri Masjid…

8 years ago

Cotton, bamboo blends best summer fabrics for children

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) For children cotton and bamboo fabric has always been preferred due to comfort and lightness,…

8 years ago

Bhutan Lit Fest to take in 400 years of history

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Alongside exploring contemporary issues facing the country today, "Mountain Echoes", the seventh edition of Bhutan's…

8 years ago

Pomp, splendour mark a royal wedding at Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka), June 27 (IANS) Pomp and splendour marked the royal wedding of the Wodeyar dynasty's titular king Yaduveer Krishnadatta…

8 years ago

Malayalam theatre veteran Kavalam’s funeral on Tuesday

Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) The funeral of late Malayalam theatre veteran Kavalam Narayana Panicker, known as one who simplified the…

8 years ago

Aurangzeb and his times: A reasonable and readable view

By Vikas Datta Title: Shahenshah- The Life of Aurangzeb; Author: N.S. Inamdar/Vikrant Pande (translator); Publisher: Harper Perennial; Pages: 488; Price:…

8 years ago

Meditation and shlokas for better life

By M.R. Narayan Swamy Title: When All is Not Well; Author: Om Swami; Publisher: Harper Element; Pages: 188; Price: Rs…

8 years ago

‘Impermanence is the first principle to recognise economic patterns’

By Anjali Ojha Book: The Rise And Fall Of Nations - Ten Rules Of Change In The Post-Crisis World; Author:…

8 years ago

Rewriting history? Trying to stop a world-changing assassination

By Vikas Datta Two days hence but in 1914 came possibly the most inept assassination in modern history, which may…

8 years ago

Tales from everywhere – reviving the art of storytelling

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) When artists are busy improvising or developing theatre, it is unimaginable to amuse oneself by…

8 years ago



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