Culture
Patachitra: Ancient scroll painting of Bengal
April 26, 2017
The vibrant and expressive folk art by the patua community from West Bengal is a truly colourful one, which is being sustained in times of change.
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Art exhibition at Alliance Française de Delhi
April 24, 2017
Alliance Française de Delhi is holding a photo exhibition showcasing the work of 44 photographers from across the globe alongside a contemporary dance performance.
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International Day for Monuments and Sites 2017
April 19, 2017
As the world is focussing on ‘Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism’ this year, in relation to the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and in the context of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals,...
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Aajeevika handicraft Mela in New Delhi from April
April 18, 2017
Aajeevika Mela in the national capital, New Delhi, is being organised from April 14-23, 2017, at Pragati Maidan, by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The Mela offers the rural workers an opportunity to showcase and sell their products: from wooden art, hand-...
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Motifs on Indian textiles
April 17, 2017
Traditionally designed Indian textiles boast of motifs representative of the Indian culture. Flowers, fruits, birds or animals: here are some of the popular motifs and the idea or belief that they signify.
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National Street Theatre Day in India
April 14, 2017
Loud and clear, street plays in India are not just a form of art, but also a means of voicing opinions and protesting with same acts being monumental enough to leave their mark in the history of Indian theatre.
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Four myth-inspired graphic novels in India
April 13, 2017
Mythological texts have often been visually represented in India, but, the new age graphic novels have turned and evolved characters that have been known in the Indian subcontinent for centuries now.
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Anita Dube to helm Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018
April 10, 2017
Anita Dube has been announced as the curator for the 2018 edition of the ‘People’s Biennale’ at the concluding ceremony of the 2016 KMB at Durbar Hall Ground. The proclamation was made by the chief guest of the evening, Culture Minister AK Balan, for the fourth edition of t...
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Heavy Metal in Kolkata: An identity crisis?
April 10, 2017
As music festivals and concerts with takers of heavy metal are increasing in number, Kolkata, which had a thriving metal circuit and culture, is witnessing a steady demotion.
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Purana Qila in New Delhi set to get a makeover
April 6, 2017
In a bid to preserve the cultural heritage of the national capital, a MoU has been signed for a project on 'Conservation, Development & Maintenance of Purana Qila' between ASI, NCF and NBCC.
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