Culture
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Vrindavan – the land of Lord Krishna
April 4, 2017
Stretched out quaint ghats with staircases leading to water’s edge, embowed gateways and innumerable temples on the bank of River Yamuna in itself explains the sacred nature of Mathura and Vrindavan - the birth place of Lord Krishna, which has turned into an important place of ...
Read More
Five ancient theatre art forms from India
March 30, 2017
Traditional Indian theatre goes beyond the acclaimed actors. It's about reciting stories from history, talking of social issues and passing culture from one generation to another.
Read More
Five Indian sites tentatively on the World Heritag...
March 28, 2017
In a press release dated March 22, it was revealed that five Indian cities were declared as tentative entries in UNESCO’s World Heritage List as proposals were filed at UNESCO World Heritage Centre to check with the criteria for consideration.
Read More
For the love of everything French
March 23, 2017
Alliance Française de Delhi (AFD) saw thousands of francophone come together on the International Francophonie Day to celebrate the French language and the Francophone culture in its diverse forms
Read More
Art and Culture in times of web proliferation
March 16, 2017
Artists and ardent culture connoisseurs have often criticised the growing trend of digital dependence hurting the art and culture space; however, the future might look back at the 21st century as a period of renaissance in art and culture.
Read More
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’.
Read More
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.
Read More
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!
Read More