Culture
Sujata Bajaj’s ‘Ganapati’ connection
March 14, 2017
A sincere worshipper of Lord Ganapati (Ganesha), Indian artist Sujata Bajaj has been creating geometrical and sharp structures of the deity over the years and recently came up with another book of creations, titled ‘Ganapati’.
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Kolkata witnesses contemporary performances from a...
March 9, 2017
With international acts bringing in unique shows, theatre and performance arts in Kolkata are turning exciting and educating.
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Shani Shignapur: The doorless suburb
March 2, 2017
While most of us are becoming increasingly watchful of our possessions and prefer to keep our houses and shops safely locked, there are others who decline to stay behind closed doors and windows. Welcome to the 'door-less' village - Shani Shignapur!
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Il était une fois… en Urdu
February 23, 2017
C’est l’histoire d’une langue indienne qui a évolué au fil de l’Histoire et des grandes vagues culturelles, inventant des formes narratives qui suscitent de l’admiration, voire de l’amour. L’Urdu (ou « Ourdou »), une des plus vieilles langues du sous-conti...
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The Charm of Mother’s Market in Manipur
February 20, 2017
A unique commercial complex, the Mother’s Market has been functioning for 500 years in Imphal, the capital city of the north-eastern Indian state, Manipur. Run entirely by women, it is a marketplace rooted in history and speaking of women empowerment.
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Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kol...
February 20, 2017
Music lovers in Kolkata are witnessing diverse forms of music coming in, with acts bringing in world music to the city.
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Tales of Urdu
February 14, 2017
It’s the story of an Indian language that evolved with the waves of culture and time, and the storytelling forms that never fail to garner applause and love. Urdu, as we all know it, is richer than we think it is.
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Bob Marley: Remembering the reggae king
February 6, 2017
As the world celebrates reggae maestro, Bob Marley’s birthday, Indians too keep him alive in their memories in many ways.
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High hopes for Little Magazines at the Internation...
February 4, 2017
The International Kolkata Book Fair, the most-attended book fair in the world, is being held at Milan Mela Grounds, Kolkata, between January 25 and February 5. The book fair caters to all ages and is a centre for knowledge and information for everyone.
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Basar in Arunachal Pradesh to host artist residenc...
February 2, 2017
Basar Residency, bringing together a community of creative people in Arunachal Pradesh, will conclude with a celebration themed on a confluence of traditional and contemporary arts.
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