May 31, 2023, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Art can cohabit with bureaucracy and be more political than cultural, said renowned Italian art critic Achille Bonito Oliva as New Delhi's Bikaner House threw open a grand show of contemporary Italian art from May 26.
Colossal Corporation: The band taking music back to the 80s
May 25, 2023, at 05:52 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Guwahati-based rock band, Colossal Corporation, has been making waves with their magical music that aims to transport listeners back to the vibrant era of the 80s.
Panel discussion at International Museum Expo focuses on ‘De-museumisation of Indian Museums’
May 24, 2023, at 09:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Museums in India need to find a way to merge the tangible and the intangible heritages to make knowledge gathering more people friendly, according to Dr. Sachichidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
Ruskin Bond unveils creative diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya
May 22, 2023, at 05:00 pm
Ruskin Bond unveiled a diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya M Bhutoria of Kolkata. The diary was unveiled in Mussoorie in the presence of her father Sundeep Bhutoria.
Special lectures and poster exhibition mark International Museum Day celebration by IGNCA
May 21, 2023, at 01:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Finding the 1,200 year old ‘cute little Nandi’ – the bull which is invariably seen in all Shiva temples across India – was like a fulfilment of his quest, said Padma Shri KK Muhammed, former regional Director of Archaeological Survey of India.
International Museum Day: Have you been to these 12 museums in Kolkata?
May 19, 2023, at 12:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the summer holidays unfolding yet the heat making it impossible to visit outdoor places, why not visit the museums in your city, especially with the children?
Lidi Kro-U empowers Nagaland's cultural heritage; recognized by Prime Minister Modi on Mann Ki Baat
May 17, 2023, at 06:28 am
Nagaland's cultural heritage receives a boost, as Lidi Kro-U, a woman-led group, endeavors to revive and promote the traditional practices and values of the Angami Naga culture.
Archaeological & Heritage Gallery unveiled in Nagaland, showcasing ancient Naga history and culture
May 17, 2023, at 05:53 am
Kma/Nagaland: The State Museum, Directorate Art & Culture, hosted a momentous ceremony to inaugurate the long-awaited Archaeological & Heritage gallery, dedicated to the ancient Nagas, on Wednesday.
May 13, 2023, at 04:58 am
Yuksom/Sikkim: The maiden edition of the Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival (SALF) kicked off in Yuksom village with a call for world peace and the promotion of the state's culture.
May 12, 2023, at 07:46 am
Peducha/Nagaland: Salhoutuonuo Kruse, the Minister of Women Resource Development and Horticulture, emphasized the importance of revitalizing traditional weaving for large-scale production through the adoption of modern machinery, at a thanksgiving program held on May 6 at the Peducha village council hall.
Union Ministry of Culture organizes cultural exchange programme in Daporijo, Arunachal Pradesh
May 12, 2023, at 03:38 am
Daporijo/Arunachal Pradesh: The union ministry of culture organized a lively village programme under the banner of AKAM in Taksing village, located in the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.
Tagore's birth anniversary: SVF Music releases compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet
May 08, 2023, at 08:02 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: SVF Music has released a compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet, RNT Project, celebrating Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary.
Mai Bhago: Remembering the Sikhni in shining armour against Mughals
May 07, 2023, at 01:53 am
Mai Bhago was certainly a warrior – a woman revered in the Sikh community and beyond. Hers is the story of that knight in shining armour who chose her sword to epitomize her unwavering loyalty and devotion towards her faith and her people.
Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro hosts Tribal Artisan Mela
May 06, 2023, at 06:01 am
Ziro: Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro region recently hosted the Tribal Artisan Mela (TAM) to showcase the talents of the local artisans.
35 tribal artisans showcase their talent at Tribal Artisan Mela in Ziro
May 05, 2023, at 05:08 am
Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: TRIFED, The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, successfully organized the maiden Tribal Artisan Mela at Abotani Hall in Ziro with support from Arunachal Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Mission and District Mission Management Unit Ziro.
Framing Flowers: See the spirit of Kenya unveiled through the works of artist Aparna Banerjee
May 05, 2023, at 02:07 am
Gurugram/IBNS: “’Framing Flowers’ is artist Aparna Banerjee's poetic expressions of her experience in Kenya with the flower markets, the wildlife, flora, the men, women and their endearing children,” says critic-curator Georgina Maddox in her introduction to the solo exhibition by Aparna Banerjee.
Indian delegation from JK explores growth opportunities in France's booming textile market
May 04, 2023, at 08:18 am
Srinagar/IBNS: A group of 70 individuals, including over 15 artisans and entrepreneurs from Jammu and Kashmir, attended Foire De Paris as part of a delegation.
Kashmir's young singing sensation Ayaan Sajad's Naat 'Jaane Janaan' takes social media by storm
May 01, 2023, at 04:48 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: With over four million views to his debut Kashmiri song, 12-year-old boy Ayaan Sajad from Srigufwara area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir came up with the Naat-e-Shareef now, which is trending on YouTube and other social media channels.
Assam's Ajit Bania's artwork showcased at global exhibition in Italy
Apr 30, 2023, at 08:37 am
Mangaldai/Assam: The artwork of Ajit Bania, a young artist from Mangaldai, Assam was featured at a global art exhibition in Italy over a three-day period.
Roopa Ganguly, Dibakar Banerjee conferred ICC YLF Pride of Bengal awards among others
Apr 27, 2023, at 05:01 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Personalities ranging from actor-politician Roopa Ganguly to former Indian Navy officer Pradeep Kumar Chatterjee were conferred the Pride of Bengal Awards by the ICC (Indian Chamber of Commerce) Young Leaders Forum (YLF) at a recent ceremony in Kolkata.
Lok Manjari: New book from IGNCA on the preservation of Indian folk songs and folk culture
Apr 26, 2023, at 07:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Are we doing enough to preserve our folk culture and teach them at the primary levels was one of the key questions raised by Prof. Molly Kaushal, Director, National Mission on Cultural Mapping, a unit of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
Suromurchhana to hold its annual Festival of Indian Classical Music in June in Kolkata
Apr 26, 2023, at 07:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are a practitioner or follower of Indian classical music, here is some good news for you – Suromurchhana will be hosting its annual music festival in June this year in Kolkata.
Apr 26, 2023, at 06:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ricky Kej, India’s three-time Grammy award winning music composer and the man behind the signature caller tune of Prabha Khaitan Foundation(PKF), has once again curated twelve unique pieces of music to be used by the Foundation as its `Music of the Month’ across all the events, social media platforms and as communications pan-India and overseas.
Stolen Chola period Hanuman sculpture retrieved and handed over to Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu
Apr 25, 2023, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The stolen sculpture of Lord Hanuman belonging to the Chola period has been retrieved and handed over to the Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
Assam’s bellwether festival Bihu goes global with Guinness Records entry
Apr 19, 2023, at 07:46 pm
Entering into the Guinness Book of World Records, Bihu, the famous indigenous festivals of Assam, is going global as around 11,300 Bihu performers scripted history on April 13 with the largest Bihu performance accompanied by Bihu dhol presentation at a single venue at Guwahati's Sarusajai stadium.
Artistic expression beyond medicine: Srinagar-based oncologist brushes his emotions on canvas
Apr 16, 2023, at 05:04 pm
Dr. Jahangir Aslam, a renowned oncologist posted at JLNM Hospital, Rainawari, Srinagar, has won the hearts of art lovers with his stunning paintings at a two-day art exhibition held at Art Emporium in Srinagar. Visitors were awe-struck by his exceptional talent as an artist.
Naatiya mushaira organized in Srinagar in view of the holy month of Ramadan
Apr 13, 2023, at 02:12 am
Srinagar/IBNS: On the eve of Ramadan, a Naatiya mushaira was organized at a local hotel in Srinagar on Thursday in which many leading and young poets participated.
Apr 07, 2023, at 03:26 pm
Srinagar: The story of Mohammad Suhail Khan, a 29-year-old artist from Hani-Pora Pulwama, is a tale of talent and potential that has overcome numerous obstacles.
Kolkata: Taj City Centre presents second edition of 'Paints and Strokes'
Mar 30, 2023, at 12:10 am
Kolkata: To celebrate the spirit of Women’s Day, Taj City Centre Newtown Kolkata presents an exclusive Patachitra Art exhibition by renowned artists Pampa Chitrakar and Tiya Chitrakar at The Emperor Lounge.
Portals on Vedic heritage and traditional arts of India inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Mar 27, 2023, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: General enthusiasts, researchers and scholars, keen for information regarding the ‘Vedic’ heritage and the 64 traditional arts of India can now refer to the ‘Vedic Heritage Portal’ and 'Kala Vaibhav' (a virtual museum), respectively, said Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation after he launched them recently in the national capital.