Culture
Parampara Series- a lineage of classical Indian pe...
August 31, 2019
Parampara series, a cultural festival organised by the Natya Taringini every year is back with its 23rd edition. The festival currently on in New Delhi’ Kamani auditorium, will witness performances by numerous maestros of different genres of classical dances and music inclu...
Read MoreThreads of the ancient Hindu festival Raksha Bandh...
August 14, 2019
Raksha Bandhan, the traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is celebrated since ancient times. However, the look of rakhi, the thread or amulet that is considered to be an ancient means of protection in Hindu culture, has evolved over the...
Read MoreGurukul: The ancient Vedic education system
August 6, 2019
The morning scenes of Varanasi are extremely beautiful. Amidst the shining water of Ganges and the echo of temple bells, you can see students in uniforms going to schools. But here in the narrow bylanes of the city, there are some schools which are different. The subjects taught ...
Read MoreChanging narratives in Indian mythology
August 3, 2019
The two great Indian epics The Ramayana and The Mahabharata are being re-imagined and retold from the perspectives of the other characters and even those who were overlooked in the earlier editions.
Read MoreGlamour is no child’s play
August 2, 2019
The glamorous world of fashion has always fascinated millions. With the advent of technology and exposure to the internet, this fascination is growing, particularly amongst kids.
Read MoreBal Gangadhar Tilak: Story of the Indian revolutio...
July 23, 2019
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920) as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, An insight into India’s struggle for independence cannot be complete without the mention of the revolutionist Bal Gangadhar Tilak, This was his other name. who was a strong pioneer...
Read MoreThe French Revolution and its effect on the French...
July 9, 2019
The Alliance Française du Bengale in association with the Consulate General of France in Kolkata, the Institut Française en Inde and Setu Prakashani hosted the book launch for a translated edition of The Revolution and the French Establishments in India (1790-1793), on July 4 t...
Read MoreMessages of mandalas
June 25, 2019
After days of working on it, when a mandala is finally ready, it is destroyed by the Buddhist monks who make it. An ancient artform, it is now being given modern edges and is also being used for meditation.
Read MoreIndia and its folk music
June 20, 2019
Every year June 21 is celebrated worldwide as World Music Day to mark the impact of music in our lives. The celebration of the day began with the inception of the Fête de la Musique in France in 1982. It was introduced to celebrate music through street performances and free conc...
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