Category: Culture

Lhasa old town aims for World heritage status

Beijing, July 8 (IANS) Lhasa, capital of Tibet region in China, will apply for the city's old town to be…

8 years ago

Romance, business and philosophy

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Immerse yourself in two distinct love stories, understand the machinery behind the markets that dominate…

8 years ago

New Nationalism in India: A boon or a bane?

By Vikas Datta Title: On Nationalism; Author: Romila Thapar, A.G. Noorani, Sadanand Menon; Publisher: Aleph Book Company; Pages: 176; Price:…

8 years ago

Marvel’s new ‘Iron Man’ will be a black girl

Los Angeles, July 7 (IANS) Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis has revealed Tony Stark will be replaced by Riri Williams,…

9 years ago

Yesudas family denies turning Hindu

Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (IANS) Prabha Yesudas, wife of singing legend K.J. Yesudas, has denied reports that her husband has turned…

9 years ago

‘The Gene’ runs with a series of personal stories: Author Siddhartha Mukherjee

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) "The Gene: An Intimate History" runs with a series of personal stories, including one relating…

9 years ago

G-Shock Wacken Metal Battle to hunt for best Indian metal acts

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Heavy metal acts in the country have a chance to showcase their talent at the…

9 years ago

Get ready for a colourful blend of East and West

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) East and West are all set to come together in an innovative week-long exhibition starting…

9 years ago

Faridkot active, new songs coming soon: Vocalist IP Singh

By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) There's been no new music for over two years, but Faridkot is…

9 years ago

Indian scientists highlight global heritage, science of swastika

Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) A three-day exhibition beginning here on Friday based on recent research by Indian scientists will highlights…

9 years ago

Sudarsan, students set new record by creating 100 sand chariots

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Monday completed the creation of 100 sand chariots on the…

9 years ago

Indian artefacts bought by Australia may have been looted

Canberra, July 4 (IANS) Canberra's National Gallery of Australia (NGA) may be forced to hand back priceless ancient Indian artefacts…

9 years ago

The 20th Century Mona Lisa: Gina Lollobrigida and her films

By Vikas Datta With her large, limpid brown eyes, statuesque figure, seductively deep voice, she was one of the world's…

9 years ago

Make road trips easy with Google Maps

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) If you are planning a road trip soon, update Google Maps on your smartphone now.…

9 years ago

‘Folk balladeer’ brings the magic of music on streets

By Ankit Sinha Street performances as an art form have existed since time immemorial, with musicians, dancers, magicians and a…

9 years ago

From investment destination to new power centre: The journey of BRICS

By Vikas Datta Title: The BRICS - A Very Short Introduction; Author: Andrew F. Copper; Publisher: Oxford University Press; Pages:…

9 years ago

Democracy and Political Hindutva

Title: Words Matter: Writings Against Silence; Edited/Introduced by: K. Satchidanandan; Publisher: Penguin/Viking; Pages: 261; Price: Rs 399 The challenge to…

9 years ago

Hollywood director Robin Hardy dead at 86

Los Angeles, July 3 (IANS) Director Robin Hardy, best known for “The Wicker Man,” has died. He was 86. He…

9 years ago

Bringing Urdu ghazal into the modern age: Lucknow’s ‘pure’ poet

By Vikas Datta Every poetic tradition has one great exponent, traditionally and popularly embodying and representing its identity and characteristics.…

9 years ago

Odisha to introduce online Odia courses for diaspora, students outside

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced online certificate courses in Odia would be offered…

9 years ago



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