New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A group of unlikely achievers spoke about the journey towards realising their dreams, battling odds and persevering with ambitiousness, here at TEDx Delhi — an independent talk platform. The seventh…
Kathmandu, Dec 12 (IANS) Continuing a mission initiated last year to restore Nepal’s cultural heritage damaged in the 2015 earthquake, Unesco has commissioned post-disaster rescue excavations at two monuments in Kathmandu Valley Unesco World Heritage…
By Vikas Datta Title: A Very Pukka Murder – The First Maharaja Mystery; Author: Arjun Raj Gaind; Publisher: Harper Black/Harper Collins India; Pages: 336; Price: Rs 299 As 1909 dawns, the British hold unquestioned sway…
Damascus, Dec 12 (IANS) The Islamic State militant group has recaptured Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, just nine months after losing it to the government forces, a monitor group has reported. Following four days of…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released “Rashtrapati Bhavan: From Raj to Swaraj” and presented the first copy of the book to President Pranab Mukherjee. Speaking on the occasion, the…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has completed 200 puppet shows in schools to create disciplined future commuters, a senior officer said on Sunday. The officer said the Delhi Metro Rail…
By Sahana Ghosh Kolkata, Dec 11 (IANS) As the sting of demonetisation continued to spread its numbing effect across most sectors, some art industry experts assert the move will “hugely impact” the overall structure of…
Los Angeles, Dec 11 (IANS) American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was stunned and surprised when he was told that he had won a Nobel prize because he had never stopped to consider whether his songs were…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Highlighting the vulnarabilities faced by the LGBT communities in India, the second edition of Delhi International Queer Theatre and Film Festival (DIQTFF) here is showcasing a range of films and…
By Vikas Datta An art contemporary Indians seem to have forgone is of using an apt quote from a rich and vibrant literary tradition — and recognising the usage. In what is among his trademark…
By Sarwar Kashani New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Kohinoor was not gifted to the British but they took it away by force from India, says historian and author William Dalrymple, who has written a new…
By Saket Suman Pushkar, Dec 10 (IANS) The first day of ‘Shree Cement The Sacred Pushkar – a festival of music, yoga and meditation’ concluded with high-voltage musical performances by leading Sufi and classical artistes…
Kochi, Dec 10 (IANS) Billed as the most anticipated celebration of contemporary art in South Asia, the 108-day-long, third edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) is set to begin, at multiple venues here, from Monday. Titled…
Panaji, Dec 10 (IANS) Goa will host Wonderwall, a three-day boutique beach music festival, starting December 28. To be held at the Sunset Ashram that overlooks the Arabian Sea on Ashwem Beach, Wonderwall has been…
By Saket Suman Pushkar, Dec 10 (IANS) Celebrating the ancient and holy city of Pushkar, the second edition of “Shree Cement The Scared aPushkar” got off to a splendid start here Saturday morning with a…
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Dealing wih one of the most controversial diamonds in the world is William Dalrymple’s latest book “Kohinoor – The Story of the Worlds Most Infamous Diamond” published by Juggernaut and…
By Saket Suman Title: Saviours and Fools; Author:James Rinaldi; Publisher: Pentagon Press; Pages: 251; Price: Rs 895 Astounding as it may sound, but the arguments put forth by the current Director of Himalayan Aid in…
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) “Her Canvas”, a platform for women artists, film-makers, poets, sculptors, storytellers, potters, dancers and musicians has been launched here. The platform, created by Women’s Feature Service — a news service…
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) British dance-theatre group STOMP, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary through a series of performances, mesmerised Indian celebrities, including actress Shriya Saran and author Amish Tripathi, with their “magical show” here….
Los Angeles, Dec 9 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West was spotted at an art exhibit here — his first public appearance since his hospitalization. The rapper sported dyed blonde hair and looked relaxed. The photo was…