Culture

Five Indian sites tentatively on the World Heritage List

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.

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For the love of everything French

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

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Art and Culture in times of web proliferation

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.

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Sujata Bajaj’s ‘Ganapati’ connection

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 across the globe

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

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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BasCon 2017 strengthens heritage and culture

BasCon 2017 strengthens heritage and culture

February 28, 2017

The silent forests in Basar, in Arunachal Pradesh, saw a coming together of locals and visitors to celebrate the Galo harvest festival and a cultural exchange through the arts, keeping alive traditions through time.

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Il était une fois… en Urdu

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

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 Kolkata

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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