Musical concert 'Ami Bhalobashi Bangla Ke' to be held in Kolkata on April 19
Feb 20, 2025, at 06:19 pm
Making Bengal the best once more with Ami Bhalobashi Bangla Ke, concept of India’s Music Man Supratiek Ghosh is first-of-its-kind musical movement that unites legendary artists, emerging stars, and music lovers in an unforgettable sing-along experience at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata on April 19.
Classical Khon masked dance drama of Thailand mesmerises Kolkata
Feb 13, 2025, at 12:52 pm
Kolkata: Bathed in moonlight, the resplendent marble edifice stood like a mute witness to the passage of time, watching the scene unfolding around it, just as it has watched for well over a century.
A kiss in front of The Kiss? Vienna museum's V-Day offer is ode to Klimt's artistic masterpiece
Feb 10, 2025, at 01:17 pm
As Valentine's Day approaches, journalist Arnab Nandy shares his most recent encounter with the world's most famous kiss on canvas. Gustav Klimt's The Kiss at the Belvedere museum in Vienna, depicting a kissing couple in passionate embrace against a gold, flat background at the edge of a flowery meadow, holds your gaze.
Ministry of Culture’s Republic Day tableau celebrates ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’
Jan 22, 2025, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture’s Republic Day tableau will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and the vast possibilities of sustainable development.
Jan 15, 2025, at 02:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta Heritage Collective has launched its Chaitanya Library restoration and revival initiative with an evening of music and art at a city hotel in Kolkata, on Sunday.
Dalhousie Square: Timekeeping with Kolkata's British gems
Jan 13, 2025, at 11:13 am
Award-winning photographer Bijoy Chowdhury's 2025 calendar is an ode to the crowning glory of Kolkata's British heritage district-Dalhousie Square
Annapurna Devi: An absent protagonist
Jan 11, 2025, at 09:38 pm
Annapurna Devi, daughter of Ustad ‘baba’ Allauddin Khan, was a legendary figure in the music world even during her lifetime as she stopped performing at the prime of her creative genius. Award-winning filmmaker Nirmal Chander’s documentary 6A Akash Ganga throws light on her enigmatic personality, her tremendous contribution to Indian classical music and the story of love, sacrifice and betrayal, writes Shoma A. Chatterji
Aurko unveils Vakratunda: A universal peace anthem to celebrate 25 years of musical legacy
Jan 09, 2025, at 03:47 pm
Aurko, the iconic band that has been redefining music for 25 years, has announced the release of their latest single, Vakratunda.
Painter Samir Aich inaugurates 3-day art fair at Kolkata's Lake Club
Dec 22, 2024, at 06:55 pm
Adding to Kolkata's winter attractions of cultural calendar, a three-day art fair- Art Mela- got underway at the city's Lake Club on Friday to boost the commercial viability of the works of Bengal painters and sculptors.
Gatha - Tales of India: Exploring Culture, Heritage, and the Divine Feminine
Dec 20, 2024, at 02:26 pm
Independent research scholars Brishti Mitra and Tripti Soni, who did their Masters in Archaeology and Heritage Management from Ambedkar University Delhi, share about their initiative Gatha- Tales of India, an organisation that aims to raise awareness about the country's history, heritage, traditions and culture
Zakir-bhai was fond of the tonal quality of Kolkata tabla: Prodyut Mukherjee
Dec 17, 2024, at 09:51 am
Calling the passing away of tabla legend Zakir Hussain as one of the saddest day of Indian classical music, noted Kolkata-based percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee recalled his memories with the late musician and how he used to treat other artists with love and respect.
I am completely heartbroken: Amjad Ali Khan mourns Zakir Hussain's death
Dec 16, 2024, at 10:15 am
Sarod legend Amjad Ali Khan on Monday said he felt heartbroken and devastated after learning about the death of tabla icon Zakir Hussain at a hospital in the USA.
Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco, confirms family
Dec 15, 2024, at 10:57 pm
Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, whose musical creations captivated people for generations, died at a hospital in the USA after suffering from ailments, his family confirmed on Monday. He was 73.
Pousali Banerjee's new single music video to release on Dec 16
Dec 14, 2024, at 02:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The new single music video of singer Pousali Banerjee will be released on December 16 from her official YouTube channel.
Dec 12, 2024, at 02:46 pm
Kolkata has witnessed four seasons of this music festival earlie under the baton of Sudipta Chanda, a noted cultural activist cum public relations officer.
Alive India in Concert Season 10 presents Zubeen Garg and Kunal Ganjawala
Dec 11, 2024, at 03:47 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Indian singers Zubeen Garg and Kunal Ganjawala are set to perform at the Alive India in Concert Season 10 in Bengaluru this month.
Dec 07, 2024, at 03:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The seventh edition of Kolkata's International Poetry Festival - Chair Poetry Evenings - began with its inaugural program at Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad on November 30.
U.S. Consulate Kolkata presents Native Jazz Quartet in Kolkata
Dec 06, 2024, at 06:16 pm
After performing at the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Native Jazz Quartet has performed at the Calcutta School of Music in Kolkata.
Actress Priya Bapat takes the stage with Indian Ocean
Nov 30, 2024, at 03:09 am
Actress Priya Bapat set stage on fire performing live with India's legendary band Indian Ocean as a part of their 35th Anniversary Tour earlier this month.
Nov 17, 2024, at 08:28 pm
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma was felicitated by social worker and Sangitanjaly Foundation chairman Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee and percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee on the occasion of the 7th season of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan National Festival of Music on Nov 16-17 at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad.
Coldplay announces second show in Ahmedabad after tickets for first one sold out within minutes
Nov 16, 2024, at 08:30 pm
British rock band Coldplay has announced a second show in Ahmedabad after tickets for the first one in the city were sold out within minutes since the vending went live on Saturday.
Nov 13, 2024, at 09:03 pm
Sangitanjaly Foundation in association with the Department of Language & Culture, Govt of Telangana is organising the 7th season of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan National Festival of Music on Nov 16-17,2024 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad.
Renowned folk singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha dies after battling cancer
Nov 06, 2024, at 06:20 am
Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha died on Tuesday evening after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72.
New York teen sensation Urjani De shines at New York Puja Association's Cultural Programme 2024
Oct 24, 2024, at 05:16 pm
New York/IBNS: Urjani De, a second-generation Indian teenager based in New York City, captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performance at the cultural programme of the New York Puja Association 2024.
Oct 08, 2024, at 10:45 pm
Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, one of India's most celebrated and pioneering Santoor maestros, recently returned from a landmark tour of the United States.
UNESCO promoted 3rd edition of Durga Puja Art 2024' preview show inaugurated at Tala Prattoy
Oct 01, 2024, at 05:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS: UNESCO, the global UN agency that designated Durga Puja Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022, maintained its commitment to promoting Durga Puja Art to a global audience this year.
Sep 25, 2024, at 12:32 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration, Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) recently visited the prestigious East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to discuss potential partnerships.
Kolkata hosts the 3rd edition of Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival
Sep 20, 2024, at 06:51 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The third edition of the prestigious Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival was recently held at Rotary Sadan.
Alive India Foundation: Reviving Indian music and empowering young talent
Sep 20, 2024, at 06:06 am
Music is a universal language and India, with its diverse culture and languages, has long been a hub for rich and varied musical traditions.
Tilottama was remembered by the crew, the audience before the premier of the Rangakarmee 's new play
Sep 10, 2024, at 08:41 pm
At the beginning of the staging of the Rangakarmee's latest play, Chanda Bedni, the audience and the crew of the play paid their respects by observing silence in memory of Tilottama.