Working to improve nightlife in Delhi: Minister
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In what may turn out to be a good news for the capital’s dwellers, Minister of Culture and Tourism Kapil Mishra has said he believes in improving the city’s nightlife…
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Give Yogi a chance, say panelists at Culture conclave
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) It was an awkward moment of sorts when the panelists at a culture conclave were suddenly asked to share their perspectives on newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Aditya Nath Yogi….
Where art is a learning, therapy and creative hub
By Saket Suman New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A magnificently elegant interior dotted with all things artistic — surreal paintings, graffiti and moving quotations etched on its walls — houses, to the wonder of many,…
Marketing is all about storytelling: Indo-British author Vish Dhamija
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Marketing is all about storytelling, says London-based writer of Indian origin Vish Dhamija, who once aspired to be a doctor and then a lawyer and who today…
We’re a great team: Twinkle on marriage with Akshay
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) At a time when marriages and relationships are becoming increasingly volatile, “Mrs Funnybones” writer Twinkle Khanna says she is happy being part of a “great team” with husband and Bollywood…
Jahan-e-Khusrau sets right note for capital’s Sufi music lovers
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Jahan-e-Khusrau, the famous World Sufi Music Festival founded by filmmaker Muzaffar Ali and held under the aegis of Rumi Foundation, on Friday returned to the capital after a three year…
A musical show to celebrate diversity of Gharanas
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Hindustani classical music has a rich tradition of Gharanas that are also called styles. An upcoming show here is all set to celebrate the diversity of these Gharanas with the…
Japanese Ikebana show in the capital on Sunday
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which is also known as Kado or the “Way of flowers”. An exhibition on Sunday is all set to bring across the…
Poetry is my statement to life: Gulzar
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Noted poet and Bollywood lyricist Gulzar says writing lyrics is his profession, but writing poetry is his statement to life. “Lyrics is commissioned work, it is my profession. But poetry is…
Transgender women pose as ‘mainstream models’ in photo exhibition
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Capturing their beauty and poise, a recent photography exhibition here featured transgender women as mainstream models as a tribute to the “female souls” who have overcome stigma and discrimination to give…
Land of Buddha, Mahavira inspires me: President
Patna, March 24 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said Bihar — the land of Buddha and Mahavira — inspires him whenever he visits the state. “Bihar has big historic importance. I have visited Bihar…
Pakistan probes ‘theft’ of priceless art pieces from PNCA
Islamabad, March 24 (IANS) The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday initiated an inquiry into the disappearance and theft of priceless artwork and preciouspaintings from the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) here. According to…
Famous Indian artists to exhibit works in the capital
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Famous Indian artists like Samir Aich, Amrut Patel and Anjan Chakraborty, irrespective of their work experience, are already recognised and have received national acclaim in some form or the other….
Sharrock in talks to direct ‘The One and Only Ivan’
Los Angeles, March 24 (IANS) Director Thea Sharrock is in talks to direct “The One and Only Ivan”, Disney’s adaptation of the Newbery Medal-winning book written by Katherine Applegate and illustrated by Patricia Castelao. Allison…
Kalam’s lessons, weight loss tips and a flight attendant’s life
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Take lessons from former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to ensure that a better life becomes possible for everyone, know about a liberating new way to tame hunger and lose weight,…
Not just ‘Adarsh Bhartiya Nari’, Sita was a warrior: Amish Tripathi
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) He is the author of the fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history — “The Shiva Trilogy” — and his last book, “Scion of Ikshvaku”, was the biggest literary blockbuster…
Hurdles notwithstanding, Akshaya Patra feeds 1.6 million schoolkids daily
By Vishnu Makhijani Book: Gods Own Kitchen; Auhtor: Rashmi Bansal; Publisher: Westland; Pages: 263; Price: Rs 350 Rajiv Gandhi, as a newly-elected MP, often spoke extempore at conferences and seminar. At one such event, an…
‘Saffron party’ threatening Bengali poet Srijato: Mamata
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) In a veiled attack on the BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said a certain party “engaged in saffronisation” is threatening Bengali poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay who is courting…
‘Amarinder emerged as a model for a dispassionate biography’
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, March 23 (IANS) Unlike a politician or a royal, both of which he is, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh does not hold back on sharing information about himself. This is reflected…
India’s UN connect: A treasured tome
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) This one surely is for posterity, perhaps the first exhaustive and definitive work on the India-UN connect over the past seven decades, presented in 70 theme-based chapters…