Hyderabad, Feb 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Work has commenced for the revival and restoration plan of Sardar Mahal, a landmark near iconic Charminar in Hyderabad. Arvind Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Urban Development, stated on Wednesday that an…
Lucknow, Feb 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a shocking incident, well known Pakhawaj player and UP Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) awardee Dinesh Prasad, 67, collapsed on stage during his performance at the Sanatkada Festival in Lucknow on…
London, Feb 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Months after a near-lethal attack that left him debilitated and without vision in one eye, Sir Salman Rushdie says that he is “lucky” and has been told that he is “doing…
Gopalganj, Feb 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) In this day and age, where we find ourselves straying further away from books and getting closer to digital media, a book reading marathon was organised in Bihar’s Gopalganj to increase…
Chennai, Feb 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A cluster of rock paintings, including that of an elephant and human forms, has been found by rock art researchers in Poosaripatti in Melur taluk of Madurai. This is the 13th…
By Manoj Pathak Gaya, Feb 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Patwa Toli of Manpur block in Gaya district, called the ‘Manchester’ of Bihar, was once identified as a village of weavers. “The situation has drastically changed,” said 55-year-old…
By Vikas Datta Nearly nine decades after his passing away, his work returned to public consciousness with his famous couplet – “Zindagi kya hai, anasir mein zuhur-e-tartib/Maut kya hai, inhi ajza ka pareshan hona” recited…
By Akshay Acharya Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Art, one of the hallmarks of human civilisation, has always been a catalyst for evolution. From cave paintings of prehistoric times to the classical art of Michelangelo, Baroque…
Chandigarh, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) A small format art show, bringing 105 artists showcasing more than 200 artworks opened in the city at ‘105arts Galley’ on Saturday. Artists with differing ethos, themes, and mediums convey their…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) An exploitative economy in all its ruthless facets was the hallmark of colonialism across the globe in the earlier centuries, and the same economics continues to rule in the mineral-rich mines…
By Sukant Deepak New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ever since childhood, she has been maintaining a diary. Recording not just the musing of the day gone by, but how it touched or untouched her. She…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) With a focus on celebrations under the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ programme commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence, the outlay for annual budget 2023-24 of the Ministry of Culture has…
Guwahati, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the celebration of the ‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ festival strengthens the link between the past and the present. ‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ is one of the key festivals…
Mumbai, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Maharashtra government has accorded recognition to the iconic ballad “Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza” as its State Song, officials said here on Tuesday. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting…
Kochi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kochi Muziris Biennale ranks among the best when it comes to premier art events in the world according, to Dr Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, who is also an…
Panaji, Jan 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday inaugurated the 22nd edition of Lokotsav here. About 800 craftpersons and 600 performing artistes from different parts of the country, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,…
Guwahati, Jan 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Assam government is planning to take the state’s cultural pride, the Bihu festival, to the world stage. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government is…
By Ummar Jamal Srinagar, Jan 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the contemporary world, you will find most of the youth making excuses for remaining unemployed. But not Khazin Munir, who despite being a doctoral student in law,…
Kolkata, Jan 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) An edition of the iconic Kolkata Book Fair will also be held in the national capital from next year onwards, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday while inaugurating…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Dhoomimal Gallery will present ‘Raza and His Contemporaries, drawn from the Ravi Jain Collection of modern Indian art from February 7 to March 10 at its gallery in New…