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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.

Grammy-winning Ricky Kej curates unique Music of the Month themes for Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation

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.

Breaking Barriers Through Art: The inspiring journey of Jammu and Kashmir's deaf and mute artist Suhail Khan

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.

Kashmiri girl enters Indian Book of Records by creating world's smallest Shikara in Mandala Art

Mar 26, 2023, at 07:03 am

Tral: A talented student from Jammu and Kashmir's Tral region has entered her name in the Indian Book of Records by creating the world’s smallest Shikara in Mandala Art.

Muskaan hosts puppet show and interactive session with Mumbai-based puppeteer

Mar 25, 2023, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Muskaan, a joint initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust, has organised a puppet show followed by an interactive session with Puppeteer Shreedevi Sunil who came all the way from Mumbai.

International Tagore Festival brings together renowned song exponents from London, Bangladesh, India

Mar 23, 2023, at 04:52 am

Kolkata/IBNS: London-based Dr. Ananda Gupta has initiated the International Tagore Festiva representing a unique approach to showcasing Rabindranath Tagore's songs.

Kolkata's Sitar Festival to witness performances of noted Indian sitarists

Mar 13, 2023, at 08:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Annapurna Devi Foundation is set to bring the "Sitar Festival" to Kolkata.

JK: More than 100 artists participate in cultural programme in Samba

Mar 09, 2023, at 05:11 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics Sub-Office, Kathua organized a music and dance programme at Chani Jasu, Samba where more than 100 artists showcased their talent.  

Special Phad painting from Rajasthan spellbound visitors at Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

Mar 02, 2023, at 02:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A display of a special 75 meter long ‘phad’ (scroll) painting from Rajasthan has been attracting visitors at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being held in Bikaner.

'Disability is not inability': Kashmir's visually impaired artist

Feb 22, 2023, at 03:25 am

Srinagar: Although a person considers it a misfortune and tribulation for him to be visually impaired by nature and does not consider his world as bigger than a black room, for this person, there is no place for misfortune in fulfilling his dreams.

Computational art enlivens The India Art Fair 2023 held in Delhi, visitors get a chance to collect NFT art

Feb 17, 2023, at 07:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Visitors to The India Art Fair 2023, recently held in New Delhi, were treated to an astonishing installation work which redefined the limits of mainstream art.

Kolkata photo show celebrates the life of 'Apostle of the Sundarban' Father Ante Gabric

Feb 17, 2023, at 06:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A two-day photo exhibition starts on Feb 16 at the Mother Teresa Hall in Kolkata, showcasing the life and work of Late Father Ante Gabric. This Croatian Jesuit missionary spent 50 years in eastern India, where he earned the title of "Apostle of Sundarbans" for his extensive charitable and socio-religious efforts.

IGNCA Kaladarsana division brings Lithuanian music to Delhi, also holds centenary birth anniversary of artist Amarnath Sehgal

Feb 17, 2023, at 03:36 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi got a glimpse of Lithuanian art and culture thanks to the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Kaladarsana Division.

​​Tibetan Youth Congress organises 'Freedom Concert' to mark 110th anniversary of 13th Dalai Lama’s proclamation of reaffirmation of Tibet’s independence

Feb 12, 2023, at 05:54 pm

​​New Delhi/IBNS: Tibetan Youth Congress, a non-governmental organisation of exiled Tibetans, organized a Rangzen (freedom) concert on Saturday at Majnu ka Tila, Delhi, to mark the 110th anniversary of the 13th Dalai Lama’s proclamation of reaffirmation of Tibet’s independence.

IGNCA Kalanidhi and Media Centre organises workshop on art and culture reporting

Feb 12, 2023, at 03:32 am

IBNS/Delhi: Understanding the various dimensions of art and reporting about it in the media is an important part of creating awareness about the art forms and enhancing their popularity.

Indian music composer Ricky Kej clinches third Grammy Award

Feb 06, 2023, at 03:12 pm

India's Ricky Kej clinched the third Grammy Award of his career for his album Divine Tides.

Behala Art Fest: Do not miss this street art festival if you are in Kolkata for the weekend

Feb 01, 2023, at 04:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Starting on February 3 this year is the fourth edition of the Behala Art Fest, a street art festival, in the southern part of Kolkata.

IGNCA Kala Nidhi Division observes 34th Foundation Day, with academic discussions to film festivals

Jan 31, 2023, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Interdisciplinary studies, the importance of literary museums, the need for a ‘national register’ of Indian culture and heritage, were some of the key aspects discussed during the 34th Foundation Day celebration of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Kala Nidhi Division, held in New Delhi.

Young leaders of seven nations to experience the ethos of Indian democracy: ICCR

Jan 23, 2023, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: As many as 29 young leaders from seven countries will experience the ethos of Indian democracy, cultural heritage, and development initiatives under the ‘Gen-Next Democracy Network Programme’ of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR).

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