'We the Peoples' exhibit of iconic artwork by Norman Rockwell set to open at UN Headquarters

Jun 30, 2015, at 05:13 pm

New York, June 30 (IBNS) Part of an ongoing series of global events marking the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, a special exhibition is set to open at the world body's New York Headquarters bringing together legendary artist Norman Rockwell's original United Nationsdrawing, his Golden Rule painting, and a collection of work that reflects his appreciation for humanity and the noble goals of the Organization.

Online music platform Musiana launches 'Tabla' classes by Subhankar Banerjee

Jun 27, 2015, at 07:50 pm

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Musiana.org, a musical online platform with an aim to building a community strictly bound by music, has launched 'Tabla' classes for all those who want to learn the instrument from its basics.

Gallery Sanskriti hosts exhibition of Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das' works

Jun 27, 2015, at 07:33 pm

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Showcasing their craftsmanship and elegance, Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti is holding an exhibition on the works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das-from Friday.

Chemould Art Gallery-Smita Art to hold Prayas in Kolkata

Jun 25, 2015, at 03:13 am

Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, will hold Prayas-an art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.

KEN and FreemantleMedia open the second Indian Idol Academy in Kolkata

Jun 21, 2015, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS) Coinciding with the World Music Day celebrations, the second Indian Idol Academy opened in Garia in south Kolkata on Saturday, to train music enthusiasts across the state.

Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das come together for Gallery Sanskriti celebrations

Jun 20, 2015, at 07:04 am

Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti will hold its third exhibition as part of its silver anniversary year celebrations where works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das- will be showcased from June 26.

Yahavi.com provides online platform for artists to bag 'right' opportunity

Jun 18, 2015, at 04:12 am

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) In a generation where the Internet is omnipresent, Yahavi.com, is aiming to create a one-stop platform that will help artists to discover the right opportunities week-in, week-out along with connecting them directly with the right people, be they promoters, fans or audiences, without any charge.

Soumitra Chatterjee unveils Rabindrasangeet album of Kolkata singer

Jun 07, 2015, at 06:22 pm

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Thespian Soumitra Chatterjee, who himself has been a cultural brand ambassador of Tagore's legacy with his screen and stage presence and recitations, added verve with his presence to the release of a Rabindrasangeet album of singer Jonaki Mukherjee titled "Aro Alo Aro Preme" here on Friday.

Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan celebrates Rabindranath Tagore birth anniversary

May 12, 2015, at 07:02 am

Liluah, May 11 (IBNS): Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, a school located in Howrah district in West Bengal, celebrated 155th birth anniversary of world bard Rabindranath Tagore with full zest and fervor at the school premise recently.

Second edition of 'India Unlimited' commences in Sweden

May 08, 2015, at 03:56 am

Kolkata/ Stockholm, May 7 (IBNS): The second edition of India Unlimited, a platform which seeks to better economic relations and social ties between India and Sweden, commenced on Thursday in Stockholm with the launch of the second Indian film festival, 'Cinema Indien'.

American Center Kolkata hosts 'Fefu and Her Friends'

Apr 24, 2015, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Students of Jadavpur University presented a play by Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornes 'Fefu And Her Friends' at the American Centre in Kolkata on Thursday.

British Council Announces Shakespeare Lives

Apr 23, 2015, at 12:20 am

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) The British Council Wednesday announced Shakespeare Lives, an unprecedented global programme of events and activities celebrating Shakespeare’s life on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death in 2016.

Gallery Sanskriti brings together legends for 'Nayika'

Apr 18, 2015, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Marking their silver Anniversary year, Kolkata's Gallery Sanskriti is hosting their second exhibition titled 'Nayika' , celebrating the beauty and strength in the feminine.

Kokuyo Camlin along with kids put together world's longest canvas

Apr 16, 2015, at 03:39 am

New Delhi, April 15 (IBNS)- At a ceremony to celebrate 'World Art Day' 2015, Kokuyo Camlin Limited , premier and pioneer stationery and art manufacturer, along with school kids created a 7.5 kilometers long canvas, the longest canvas in the world to be painted in a single day.

Bengal soaks in festivity of Poila Baikshakh

Apr 15, 2015, at 04:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): West Bengal on Wednesday ushered in its new year with fresh fervour, joy, hope and aspirations amid the exchange of hugs and wishes within the Bengali community which is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Poila Baishakh (the first day of the Bengali calendar), which marks the 'Nababarsho' or the Bengali new year.

Rongali-a 3-day festival to showcase, promote Assam-kicks off in Guwahati

Apr 04, 2015, at 02:40 am

Guwahati, Apr 3 (IBNS): Rongali, celebrating the essence of Assam, started with much fun fare on Friday at the Veterinary Ground, Khanpara in Guwahati .

Unique workshop to boost NE artisans

Mar 24, 2015, at 02:09 am

Guwahati, Mar 23 (IBNS): As a unique and pioneering initiative, the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) under the Union ministry of culture is organizing a Production Mela for 113 rural artisans from across the region with an aim to foster the art of traditional weaving and craftsmanship, and expand their market.

Padma Shri Geeta Mahalik performs at BML Munjal University

Mar 20, 2015, at 01:29 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): BML Munjal University (BMU), founded by The Hero Group, hosted a dance performance by Padma Shri Geeta Mahalik on Thursday.

'I am not a mother- Noho Mata', a concept by Sudeshna Basu

Mar 09, 2015, at 03:23 am

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Story, a bookstore in Kolkata from Primarc Group of Companies, celebrated the International Women's Day by bringing together Sudeshna Basu along with other eminent personalities, including Dolly Basu, Anashua Majumdar and Biblab Dasgupta, in one common platform for 'I am not a mother - Noho Mata', on Sunday.

Akar Prakar to host Raza's 'Aarambh'

Mar 07, 2015, at 04:52 am

Kolkata, Mar 6 (IBNS): Kolkata's art gallery Akar Prakar is going to host an exhibition named 'Aarambh' on the recent works of artist Sayed Haider Raza.

Kolkata to host literature festival

Feb 03, 2015, at 06:33 am

Kolkata, Feb 2 (IBNS): Publishers and Book Sellers Guild on Monday announced the second edition of Kolkata Literature Festival (KLF) through a press conference here at the Milan Mela ground in Kolkata.

Academy of Fine Arts to re-open museum with Tagore paintings

Jan 09, 2015, at 08:07 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS) The prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata is all set to reopen the doors to its museum, since closed for seven years, allowing the visitors to see many works of Tagore as well among other paintings and sculptures.

British Council presents Folk Archive in Kolkata

Dec 18, 2014, at 03:35 am

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities and Victoria Memorial Hall, presented Folk Archive, a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular British culture by leading international artists Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane on Tuesday.

Oregon to have a new temple

Nov 11, 2014, at 09:16 pm

Oregon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Hindu Educational & Cultural Society of America in Hillsboro (Oregon) is reportedly planning to break ground in Washington county for a Hindu temple in the next few months.

UNESCO chief appeals to parties in Libya to stop destruction of cultural heritage

Oct 16, 2014, at 06:13 pm

New York, Oct 16 (IBNS) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday called on all parties in Libya to safeguard the country’s cultural and religious heritage amid a recent intensification of violence there.

100-year old Puja songs at Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts

Sep 21, 2014, at 05:21 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS) With Durga Puja knocking at the door, Kolkata's Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts will host "Surer Indradhonu", a programme by record collector and connoisseur Susanta Kumar Chatterjee.

Tanishq adorns Goddess Durga idol with jewellery

Sep 21, 2014, at 03:26 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq on Saturday unveiled the exclusive gold jewellery specially crafted to mark the Durga Puja celebrations in the city.

Mandolin maestro U Srinivas passes away

Sep 19, 2014, at 07:29 pm

Chennai, Sept 19 (IBNS): Famous Carnatic mandolin exponent and musician Uppalapu Srinivas, died on Friday in a private hospital in Chennai due to illness. He was 45.

British Council launches new season of contemporary dance

Sep 09, 2014, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): The British Council is presenting the world-renowned UK-based dance group the HofeshShechter Company in India. The company presents its popular performance Political Mother as the opening act of the British Council’s new season of contemporary dance, Impulse 2.

President releases Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians

Sep 03, 2014, at 10:21 pm

New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday released a set of eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.