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Sohag Sen directs Atonko, a play depicting migrant workers' plight, at theatrical event in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: Atonko, a play directed by veteran thespian Sohag Sen, was staged at a theatrical event of TOT School of Drama in Kolkata earlier this month.

Ganesh Haloi's large-scale exhibition held in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent visual artist Ganesh Haloi's large-scale exhibition was held in Kolkata by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in collaboration with the Birla Academy of Art and Culture.

IGNCA and Auroville Foundation collaborate to take the teachings of Sri Aurobindo to a global audience

New Delhi/IBNS:  New Delhi based Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Puducherry based Auroville Foundation, recently, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the teachings and vision of the eminent philosopher and spiritual leader, Sri Aurobindo.

Kalpana Shah's paintings unveiled at Indian Museum in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: Artist Kalpana Shah's new paintings were unveiled at the Indian Museum in Kolkata recently.

A new Bengali play looks into the rot that ails society today

Presented by Creative Art Performers, the new Bengali play ‘Ashchhe Bhagaad’, written and directed by Kingshuk Bandopadhyay, is a strong comment on today’s society and the suffocating situation that we are going through.

Peace & Harmony: A tribute to the unifying power of music

Kolkata/IBNS: A musical programme on the theme of ‘Peace & Harmony’ was recently organised in the city under the aegis of Rhythm Express, Global Art Presenter (Kolkata) and Kalyani Roy Memorial Trust.

Comics in Bengal: Rare exhibits highlight the history and evolution of the genre at this must see display

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are in Kolkata through February and early March, take a dive into the world of Bengali comics thanks to a collaboration between Kolkata Centre for Creativity  and Comics Culture Collective.

Ricky Kej lauds Zakir Hussain, Shakti's win at Grammys, says India is shinning in every direction

Musician Ricky Kej on Monday appreciated India's glory at the Grammys after singer Shankar Mahadevan and Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's band Shakti clinched the prestigious title in the Global Music Album category.

UK pavilion at Kolkata Book Fair brings our best in education and culture, says British Council India director

Kolkata/IBNS: The United Kingdom, the focal theme country at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF), has brought the best of UK literature, education, art and culture to their pavilion here, said British Council India director Alison Barrett on Friday.  

Christ Church of Mhow in Madhya Pradesh completes 200 years, celebrations follow

Christ Church of Mhow (now Dr Ambedkar Nagar) in Madhya Pradesh is a reflection of the town’s 19th century architectural gems, writes Major General Binoy Poonnen, AVSM, VSM.

Musician Anoushka Shankar returns to Sydney Opera House after a hiatus

Sitar player Shankar regaled Sydney music lovers this year with her inspired compositions blending Indian classical music with global music, reports Sandip Hor

US-based author entrepreneur Anirban Bhattacharya discusses his book, work and social concerns with Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee

Kolkata/IBNS: New Jersey (USA) based author and entrepreneur Anirban Andy Bhattacharyya, recently shared the dais with Kolkata’s interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee, at a programme titled ‘Pipe Dream’.

Assamese community in Kolkata celebrates Bhogali Bihu

Kolkata: Bhogali Bihu, celebrated by the Assamese, is a harvest festival and is enjoyed with food known as bhoj and fanfare at the cusp of Makar Sankranti.

Urdu poet Munawwar Rana passes away

Noted Urdu poet Munawwar Rana passed away at a hospital in Lucknow on Sunday, media reports said.

Three times Padma awardee, renowned singer Prabha Atre dies at 92

Pune: Renowned classical singer, Dr. Prabha Atre, passed away at the age of 92 in Pune on January 13, following a cardiac arrest at her residence.