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Kolkata-based Odissi exponent regales spectators with her compositions

Jul 01, 2019, at 06:00 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Urmila Bhaumik, a well-known Odissi dancer from Kolkata, recently organised a programme titled 'Vande Nrityam' to observe the pre-20th year of her dance academy.

Do not miss the 'Joel Rendon: Mexican Master Engraver' exhibition if you are in Delhi now

Jun 28, 2019, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Embassy of Mexico in India, in collaboration with the India International Centre, is holding an exhibition showcasing the work of master engraver Joel Rendón, in New Delhi.

Painter Sandip Manna portrays the soul of Bengal in his recent exhibition

Jun 25, 2019, at 12:34 pm

Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS): Painter Sandip Manna recently showcased his art exhibition titled ‘Maatir Taane - Glimpses of Rural Bengal', where he brought forth the multicultural heritage of the state through water color.

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art hosts children's workshop Craftopia Season 2

Jun 04, 2019, at 01:59 pm

New Delhi, June 03 (IBNS): Craftopia Season 2, a series of thought provoking workshops for children, is a summer treat presented by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art with a focus on helping children make unexpected connections with art.

Bangladesh delegation meets I&B Ministry over co-production of film on Mujibur Rahman's life

May 07, 2019, at 10:02 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): A delegation from Bangladesh led by Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to Prime Minister of Bangladesh, including Syed Muazzem Ali, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India and other delegates met Amit Khare, Secretary and other officials of I&B Ministry on Tuesday.

Theatre tells stories of diaspora

May 04, 2019, at 04:57 pm

Vinita Sud Belani’s theatre company, EnActe Arts located in California and Texas, works to increase representation of South Asians in theatre, especially the Indian diaspora, reports California-based SPAN writer Candice Yacono

Purpose of Dramebaazi is to get children introduced to various art forms: Ramanjit Kaur

Apr 26, 2019, at 08:42 pm

Theatre personality Ramanjit Kaur-curated Dramebaazi 2 is set to be held on Saturday. Ahead of the second edition of the children's theatre carnival, Kaur spoke to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh about the event

Protyusha Mitra to present her first solo exhibition, Casement, from Apr 7

Apr 04, 2019, at 02:12 pm

Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Protyusha Mitra shall present her 1st solo exhibition, Casement, from Apr 7 at White Box Janus, 187 Park Street.

RBU organises six-day Teachers' Annual Exhibition of Faculty of Visual Arts 'Propositions'

Mar 25, 2019, at 07:54 pm

Kolkata, Mar 25 (IBNS): The Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) has held Propositions, a six-day Teachers' Annual Exhibition of Faculty of Visual Arts at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture here.

Looking towards a future where there is a wonderful synergy of words and music, says young vocalist Samikshan

Mar 09, 2019, at 01:37 pm

Samikshan, is a young talent from Bengal who is trying to make it big in the Mumbai music industry. Here is the young talent in a conversation with Subhojit Roy

Rhitom Sarkar returns from Germany after his successful concerts

Feb 11, 2019, at 01:26 am

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): Musician Rhitom Sarkar has just returned from a hugely successful multi-city tour of Germany. 

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Tarun Bhattacharya join to pay tributes to India Armed Forces in Kolkata

Feb 10, 2019, at 08:19 pm

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): In a special tribute to the Jawans of the Armed forces of India, two of the maestros, Padma Bhushan Pdt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya, of Indian classical music got together for a musical concert " Jai Jawan" at the Indian Museum in Kolkata recently.

Fonts matter: Choose them wisely for a good first impression says graphic designer Subhamay Basu

Feb 05, 2019, at 04:03 pm

You may want to be a graphic designer, owner of a start-up company, the go-to person in the office for making the project presentations, thinking of leaving your job planning to open a boutique or a restaurant – whoever you are in this list – there is one thing that you need pay more attention than you already do! And that is the choice of FONTS.

PC Chandra Group unveils book of paintings by veteran actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay

Jan 15, 2019, at 01:11 pm

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): That veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay can easily get into the skin of any role is common knowledge - but did you know that in real life too he as versatile as the roles he essayed?

EZCC Parv Bharatiyam blends Indian classical and folk music and dance

Jan 02, 2019, at 03:14 pm

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) organized ‘Parv Bharatiyam’, a festival of dance and music recently at their Kolkata premises.

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya to unveil Santoor Ashram Foundation for Global Music Promotion in Los Angeles

Dec 28, 2018, at 11:48 am

Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): Sultan of Santoor, Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya in a statement said he is opening the first ever Centre of Excellence in Los Angeles, California, United States of America in 2019.

Rhitom Sarkar, slide guitar artist, is keen to take his melody to a wider audience

Dec 28, 2018, at 11:34 am

Born to musician parents Rhitom Sarkar, a child prodigy, started with Indian classical music but soon he veered towards playing the guitar because of the instrument's musical appeal akin to vocal due to its ability to glide. His innovative mind searched for ways and means to incorporate the finer nuances of Indian music in his guitar. An MBA in System Administration, B.SC (Hons) in Computer science, he has also completed M.MUS/Sangeet Bhaskar (Guitar-classical), and is a Gold Medalist (First Class First). Sarkar shares his musical journey with Subhojit Roy, co- founder Connections PR.

Yellow and Violet : An artist's impression of the colours that stand poles apart

Dec 28, 2018, at 11:18 am

A graphic designer, owner of Graphite Studio and Artistic Director, Janus – White Cube, Subhamay Basu, talks about how his reconciliation with the colours yellow and purple.

Life-size crib set depicting `Divine Birth of Jesus’ at Bandel Church

Dec 23, 2018, at 08:16 pm

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Thousands of visitors of all religious beliefs visiting the 419-year-old Bandel Church this year would get to see for the first time a human-size crib set with the theme of Annunciation - “Diving Birth of Lord Jesus Christ”. The life-size crib set has been designed by Mr Subrata Ganguly of Church Art.

Tagore song album of new talent Alivia Chatterjee released in Kolkata

Dec 13, 2018, at 07:46 pm

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS)  An audio album  BORO ASHA KORE by the talented vocalist Alivia Chatterjee Lahiri was released recently by well known musicians Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee and Goutam Dey, Regional Director,ICCR, Kolkata.

Kolkata needs more art spaces for young artists, says White Cube art gallery director Subhamay Basu

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:08 pm

Subhamay Basu, Director of the newly set up White Cube art gallery under the aegis of Janus-a Centre for Visual and Performing Arts in a conversation withSubhojit Roy, Co- founder of Connections PR talks about the latest  initiative in Kolkata. Basu is also a veteran graphic designer and  owner of the Graphite design studio

Edinburgh Napier University inks cultural collaboration with Kolkata's Prabha Khaitan Foundation

Dec 08, 2018, at 09:59 am

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland) and Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata have signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cultural collaboration and exchange between the two institutions. 

Arth celebrates culture and heritage of West Bengal

Dec 05, 2018, at 10:34 pm

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Arth, a two-day festival, last week celebrated the culture and heritage of West Bengal and brought to the audience a wide range of activities including panel discussions, cultural performances, workshops, visual art installations, live art and an extensive food flea.

EU-India to strengthen collaboration on cultural heritage conservation

Dec 04, 2018, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi,  Dec 4 (IBNS): About 32 leading experts from the European Union and India will deliberate on the most pressing issues being faced in cultural heritage conservation and discuss innovative solutions to tackle challenges such as climate change and urbanization to our shared heritage at a two-day conference on "EU–India Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation"  inaugurated  here Tuesday.

Giant ants from Australia’s Polyglot Theatre to land in India

Nov 20, 2018, at 10:39 am

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS) Polyglot Theatre is bringing their Play Space production Ants to delight Indian children as part of Australia Fest.

Pandit Girish Chatterjee spreading the magic of Indian classical music across the globe

Oct 27, 2018, at 05:24 pm

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Pandit Girish Chatterjee is a globally acclaimed Indian classical vocalist of the Kirana Gharana who started his musical journey at the tender age of nine.

Virat urges followers to go traditional this Diwali, launches Manyavar's 'India Ethnic Week' campaign

Oct 25, 2018, at 01:44 pm

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IBNS): Be it while plying his trade during a match or just living his life outside of it, Indian national men's cricket team captain Virat Kohli loves to dress up and with Diwali knocking at the door, he recently spoke about his favorite looks for the festive season as he launched a Diwali campaign called – India Ethnic Week – by Manyavar.

Want to create my own kind of music, says Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner Jimut Roy

Oct 22, 2018, at 09:02 am

IBNS Canada’s Sayantan Banerjee and Suman Das caught up with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2017 winner Jimut Roy as he headlined the Durga Puja celebrations at Bongo Poribar Durgotsav in Oakville.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation and British Council sign collaboration on arts

Oct 15, 2018, at 01:13 pm

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation - Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) - and the British Council on Sunday signed a formal agreement on arts to work together to promote art and culture of the two countries in India and United Kingdom.

Mexico confers top Mexican honour on distinguished Indian personalities

Sep 18, 2018, at 11:26 am

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS)  The Embassy of Mexico in India marked the celebrations of Mexico’s National Day in New Delhi recently with the conferment of the “Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle” on three distinguished Indian personalities.