Culture

Vibrant Gujarat Navratri Festival 2016

Vibrant Gujarat Navratri Festival 2016

October 6, 2016

The city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat is hosting one of the grandest Navratri festivals in India. The inaugural day witnessed a myriad of events and performances which were enjoyed by many government and social figures besides visitors and tourists.

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Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal a grand success

Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal a grand succes...

September 27, 2016

Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) , an annual music festival held in the Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India, concluded on September 25, witnessing delightful participation from music lovers and travellers from all over. An annual music festival was held in the enigmat...

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Le tissage à la main de la soie Banarasi
Namasté France festival to have a grand launch in Paris

Namasté France festival to have a grand launch in...

September 15, 2016

A cultural festival showcasing a multitude of Indian art forms will take place in France under the banner of ‘Namasté France’. Starting 15th September 2016, the festival will take off in Paris and following a 75-day itinerary, will travel to ten other cities in France and f...

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An enthralling autumn in Paris

An enthralling autumn in Paris

September 15, 2016

This fall, Paris promises a myriad of cultural events. From Fantin-Latour to retro bus rides to ballet, the capital is all set to charm its dwellers and visitors alike.

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Freddie Mercury: A Parsi boy to a legend rocking the galaxy

Freddie Mercury: A Parsi boy to a legend rocking t...

September 7, 2016

Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara, to Parsi parents, who spent his teenage years in India, had an asteroid named after him on 5 September, what was his 70th birthday.

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Remembring Toru Dutt

Remembring Toru Dutt

September 2, 2016

Toru Dutt can undoubtedly be regarded as the first Indian poet, who composed in English and French. W R Goodman writes in his Quintessence of literary Essays “Although a convert into Christianity, Toru Dutt had imbibed the ancient spirit and love of India” Born in 1856, in a ...

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Eminent Odisha painter and chronicler Dinanath Pathy passes away

Eminent Odisha painter and chronicler Dinanath Pat...

August 30, 2016

Dinanath Pathy , iconic Odisha painter and art historian who promoted Odia art all over the world and worked closely with Rietberg Society in Switzerland passed away yesterday.

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Indian singing duo Vishal-Shekhar has a hit with UK band The Vamps

Indian singing duo Vishal-Shekhar has a hit with U...

August 26, 2016

Indian #singing duo Vishal-Shekhar has a hit with #UK band The Vamps. #Beliya, as the song is titled is gaining popularity across borders.

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A festival to appreciate Indian cinema in Norway

A festival to appreciate Indian cinema in Norway

August 26, 2016

This not-for-profit international festival is devoted to the appreciation of Indian cinema and culture. It showcases films from one of India’s leading cinema industry, Bollywood. It is the 14th year of ‘Bollywood festival Norway’ and will be celebrated from September 9-16,...

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