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

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...

An enthralling autumn in Paris

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.

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

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.

Remembring Toru Dutt

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 ...

Eminent Odisha painter and chronicler Dinanath Pat...

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.

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

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

A festival to appreciate Indian cinema in Norway

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,...

Kamal Haasan to be made Knight of Arts and letters...

Kamal Haasan, a 61 year old actor from South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, will become the second Tamil star after thespian Sivaji Ganesan to be made the Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et Lettres ( Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of the highest civilian distinction by...

Why the online art market is booming in India?

21st century witnessed a drastic change in case of selling or buying of products online and India is no exception. In the past five years, selling art online such as canvas, paintings or crafts has become a new trend to look up to in India. Many young artists now believe that it ...