Slum kids to exhibit their art
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Slum children in the city have been creating works of art for the past few months and are all set to present them at an upcoming exhibition here. To be…
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54 eminent persons named for UP’s ‘Yash Bharti’ awards
Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday named 54 persons for the coveted ‘Yash Bharti’ awards, given away annually by the state, for the year 2016-17. Among those who have made it…
Taming the Afghans, plugging the invasion route: A forgotten contribution to Indian security
By Vikas Datta It is a rare country that remembers all its heroes, let alone recognises their contribution — even war heroes, otherwise lionised for political benefit and as a conveniently vicarious symbol of service…
I love reading film books: Aamir Khan
Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan says he enjoys reading books on film celebrities even though the stories aren’t 100 per cent accurate. Aamir was at the launch of “Music, Masti, Modernity – The…
Sydney Opera House to be lit up for Diwali
Sydney, Oct 21 (IANS) Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House is about to turn golden for a nightin celebration of Diwali, the traditional Indian festival of lights. New South Wales Premier Mike Baird will visit the…
Don’t ban artistes from other countries: Bangladesh author
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over restrictions on Pakistani artistes working in India, eminent Bangladeshi author Selina Hossain on Friday said artistes should be given total freedom and shouldn’t be restricted to…
Don’t ban artistes from other countries: Bangladesh author
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over restrictions on Pakistani artistes working in India, eminent Bangladeshi author Selina Hossain on Friday said artistes should be given total freedom and restrictions should not be…
Been creatively contributive whenever I could be: VJ Luke Kenny
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) A man who wears many hats, Luke Kenny — VJ, critic, director, producer, composer and actor — says he has made creative contributions whenever he got a…
Much love, suspense and messiness
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Read the tale of a single parent’s quest for love, and understanding; the story of a girl who is confused about giving her ex another chance. Wade through a powerful…
Students treated on International Chefs Day
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Students from HOPE worldwide school at Tigri here enjoyed a scrumptious meal prepared and served by prominent chefs of Delhi NCR on the occasion of International Chefs Day on Thursday….
‘Red Star Over China’ to hit Chinese TV screens
Beijing, Oct 19 (IANS) A television series adaption of the classic, “Red Star Over China”, written by American journalist Edgar Snow, will be screened in China on Saturday. It is one of the most influential…
The life and times of women who influenced Tagore
By Aparajita Gupta (Title: Daughters of Jorasanko; Author: Aruna Chakravarti; Publisher: HarperCollins India; Pages: 327; Price: Rs 399) Based on the life of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and his extended family and friends, this semi-fictional…
Cultural ministry’s nod to RSS’ Nobel awards
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Union Culture Ministry on Tuesday gave its go-ahead to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s cultural unit Sanskar Bharti to introduce its own ‘Nobel awards’ in the fields of Peace, Human…
Minority communities’ artisans to showcase talent at IITF
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Artisans belonging to minority communities will showcase their wares and talent at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) this year, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhar Abbas Naqvi said here on Tuesday….
Now, write emails in eight major Indian languages
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Marking a revolutionary transformation in email communication, a company has launched the world’s first free “linguistic email service” in eight Indian languages, under the name ‘DataMail’, an official said here on…
Zakir Hussain, Niladri Kumar collaborate with Grammy winner for US tour
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and sitar maestro Niladri Kumar are collaborating with Grammy Award winner Mickey Hart for their concert tour in the US. The duo is performing from East…
Indian classical maestros at an upcoming fest
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) From the harmonious tones of the violin and the soothing resonance of the santoor to the soul-stirring rhythms of sitar, if you are a connoisseur of Indian classical music the…
Shillong celebrates Dylan’s music, Nobel Prize
By Raymond Kharmujai Shillong, Oct 17 (IANS) Shillong, often described as “India’s rock capital”, is leading the way in honouring the American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. On…
The US global role – options for the next President
By Vikas Datta Title: Superpower – Three Choices for America’s Role in the World; Author: Ian Bremmer; Publisher: Portfolio Penguin; Pages: 256; Price: Rs 499 Love it or loathe it, it is undeniable that the…
PM remembers Maharshi Valmiki on birth anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the ideals and thoughts of Maharshi Valmiki on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. “Remembering the noble ideals and pure thoughts of Maharshi Valmiki…