Culture
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
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 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 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
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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Kamal Haasan to be made Knight of Arts and letters...
August 23, 2016
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...
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Why the online art market is booming in India?
August 20, 2016
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 ...
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Legendary South Indian vocalist honoured at the Un...
August 11, 2016
M S Subbulakshmi, an acclaimed vocalist from South India will be honoured at the United Nations next week in New York, on India’s 70th Independence Day and to commemorate the singer’s birth centenary. Oscar winning composer A R Rahman will perform in honour of the Carnatic vo...
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Uttarakhand’s efforts to procure the miracle her...
August 11, 2016
Despite the fact that the ages old search for the herb has failed to reveal any results, #Uttarakhand government has decided to bestow an amount of INR 250 million (EUR 3.3 million) to search the #Himalayas for the magical herb, #Sanjeevani Booti, which is supposed to have unique...
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City Palace of Udaipur
August 11, 2016
Udaipur, the city of lakes, is home to spectacular palaces that are a showcase of the rich heritage of the region. The City Palace, perhaps the most visited spot in the city, is a shining example of such a place and is a delight for those looking to experience the colourful cultu...
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