UNESCO

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO has organised on Thursday a special conference with a focus on “Sanskrit, A classical Language- Beyond Heritage” with Indologist, economist and member of the prestigious NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, Dr. ...

India and its blossoms

India is a land packed with assorted customs and traditions, and flowers shape a huge part of them. From religious observances to marriages, no celebration is complete without flowers. And, each state has a connection with a different one.

Unesco

The Indian delegation to UNESCO is helping to develop yoga in the world and even inside this international organization, which has its own yoga course … A way to reach peace of mind but also peace between nations. And a positive way of influence, the famous “Soft Powe...

French Honour for Manish Arora

Indian fashion designer Manish Arora was made Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his work, his contribution to fashion and his long lasting ties with France. Manish Arora, one of the emblems of India in the international fashion world, is also a Paris lover...

Urdu in the 21st Century

While classic poets such as Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib of the 17th and 18th century set a benchmark, even in the modern world, Urdu, one of the principal languages of India, is alive and thriving with rich poetry, theatre, qawwali and mushaira.   Every word that Gulzar, a...

The Great Indian Food Festival

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”5″ gal_title=”The Great Indian Food Festival”] The Great Indian Food Festival, held at Dilli Haat, Pitampura, New Delhi, from January 23-24, was received with applause from the food lovers. This food festival drew a huge crowd a...

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India Art Fair 2016

The India Art Fair 2016, which will be held from 28th January to 31st January, will showcase South Asian contemporary art at NSIC grounds, Okhla, in New Delhi. India Art Fair was first organized in the year 2008 and rooted itself as South Asia’s number one platform for showcasi...

Banarasi Silk

The popular hand woven Banarasi silk sari from Varanasi has passed the test of time through centuries. But the import of cheap Chinese silk and introduction of power loom pose immense threat. That the obsession for Banarasi silk sari (traditional Indian wear for women) is not lim...