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New books from IGNCA to provide fresh insights into Buddhist studies

Mar 02, 2023, at 01:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) recently launched three books related to Buddhism.

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).

Chair Poetry Evenings returns to Kolkata with its fifth edition

Dec 02, 2022, at 01:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The annual Chair Poetry Evenings, Kolkata’s International Poetry Festival, got off to a spirited start at the Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR) here with a resolve to present voices that remain obstinate in the face of challenges.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations to award restaurants promoting Indian cuisine abroad

Jul 28, 2022, at 05:43 am

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), with the purpose of recognising restaurants abroad that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of Indian cuisine, plans to award Annapurna Certificate.

Pronam senior citizens attend `Ek Mancha Ek Jiban’ theatre show in Kolkata

Apr 22, 2021, at 06:52 pm

Kolkata: Dr Vinay Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe, MP and President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), recently witnessed leading theatre group Purba Paschim’s very acclaimed production “Ek Mancha Ek Jiban” staged at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata.

ICCR's art competition to help people across the world present their perspective on COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 31, 2020, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when social distancing has been declared significant in containing the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has organised an online international art competition themed "United against CORONA- Express through Art"  in a bid to connect the people across the world.  

Bengal's flautist cop enthralls audience at ICCR recital

Dec 08, 2019, at 11:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: It is not very often that a police officer entertains city’s elite music aficionados. But Indrajit Basu, Additional Superintendent of Police (Zonal) Baruipur Police district, recently enthralled the audience with his flute recital at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). He was accompanied by Soumen Sarkar on tabla.

East West Music Fest to showcase young talents ready to take Indian music forward, says santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya

Dec 03, 2019, at 04:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Santoor Ashram in association  with ICCR Kolkata is organising a music festival called East West Music Fest.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar unveils 4th Edition of “Wisdom Speaks”

Nov 27, 2019, at 05:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar recently launched the fourth edition of “Wisdom Speaks” - a trilingual multi-disciplinary-peer-reviewed journal – published by Indian National Forum of Art and Culture (INFAC), a premier non-profit working for the promotion and invigoration of art and culture in India since 2005.

Don't miss the home decor and tableware exhibition at the Kamala store in ICCR Kolkata

Jul 11, 2019, at 03:42 pm

Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Kamala, the retail outlet of the Crafts Council of India, is hosting a home decor and tableware exhibition called  'Patram' until July 13 at their store located in ICCR Kolkata.

Kolkata: Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presents his collection at ICCR

Jul 08, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Fashion designer Promit Mukherjee presented his collection at ICCR recently at the Fashion Fiesta.

Kolkata: ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City hosts Sachetanata

May 04, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): ICCR, PLAY ON and Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City presented a music and dance concert at the ICCR titled Sachetanata- an awareness program on Thalassaemia- on May 1.

Kolkata:ICCR, Play to host Sachetanata on May 1

Apr 05, 2019, at 05:51 pm

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Sachetanata, a musical program, shall be held at the ICCR on May 1 organized by ICCR and PLAY ON from 5pm onward.

RBU's Annual Art Exhibition inaugurated at ICCR

Feb 16, 2019, at 05:04 pm

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS):  The six-day Annual Art Exhibition 2018-19 of the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University was inaugurated at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) here on Feb 7.

Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury organises LIT FIESTA 2018

Nov 03, 2018, at 01:12 pm

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): Academician and author Rajdeep Chowdhury has recently organised LIT FIESTA 2018 at Rabindranath Tagore Centre, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in the city.

Poila Baishakh mode kicks in with Craft Council of India’s textile collections

Mar 17, 2018, at 11:21 pm

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): It’s a call to all shoppers in Kolkata that the Bengali New Year is round the corner and  Kamala, the retail outlet of Crafts Council of India, inaugurated their Spring collection at the city's Rabindranath Tagore Centre (ICCR), on Saturday.

Kolkata: Annual art exhibition by students of Rabindra Bharati University at ICCR

Jan 06, 2018, at 07:12 pm

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS): The seven-day Annual Art Exhibition 2017-18 of the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, was inaugurated at the Kolkata-based Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) by actor Sabyasachi Chakraborty.

Kolkata: Kamala presents ethnic textiles and accessories for the festive season

Sep 04, 2017, at 04:05 pm

Kolkata, Sep 4 (IBNS): If you are looking for ethnic designs wear that are not run of the mill for the upcoming festive season, then the Autumn collection of textiles presented by Kamala, at ICCR Kolkata, may be your answer.

Annual Art Exhibition commences at ICCR, Kolkata

Feb 01, 2017, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): The artistic legacy of West Bengal was brought to the forefront at the Annual Art Exhibition recently organised by West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) at the ICCR in Kolkata.

Kamala heralds December with a special Christmas Bazaar

Dec 13, 2016, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS): With Christmas just around the corner, Kamala (the retail outlet of the Crafts Council of India) is holding a colourful Christmas Bazaar at Kolkata's ICCR until Dec 17.