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IGNCA, Deepak Gore sign MOU to preserve Shivaji Maharaj's legacy

Jun 18, 2024, at 06:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant development, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deepak Gore.

DD Bharati to telecast IGNCA's vibrant cultural programs every Sunday

May 26, 2024, at 06:21 am

New Delhi: DD Bharati will telecast the vibrant cultural programs of the country's leading art institution, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), every Sunday.

IGNCA celebrates UNESCO recognition of Indian Literary Masterpieces

May 14, 2024, at 06:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) played a crucial role in securing a historic moment during the 10th  meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP).

Recently released books by IGNCA uphold the age-old Indo-Japanese connection

Mar 26, 2024, at 12:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  Taking the Indo-Japanese bond a step further, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) released two books, ‘Siddham Calligraphy of Sanskrit Hieronyms’ and ‘Sanskrit Manuscripts from Japan, Vol I’, at a function recently held in New Delhi.

IGNCA hosts panel discussion, poster exhibition and other activities to focus on ‘Women in Cinema’

Mar 19, 2024, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: As part of International Women’s Day, the Media Centre of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) organized a panel discussion on ‘Women in Cinema’ along with a display of posters of old and new films and other activities.

IGNCA and Auroville Foundation collaborate to take the teachings of Sri Aurobindo to a global audience

Feb 28, 2024, at 02:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  New Delhi based Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Puducherry based Auroville Foundation, recently, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the teachings and vision of the eminent philosopher and spiritual leader, Sri Aurobindo.

Experts appreciate launch of book on mapping of the archives in India by IGNCA and UNESCO

Nov 25, 2023, at 01:58 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  There is crucial need for continuous and diligent efforts in mapping the archives existing in India, said Dr. Sanjay Garg, Deputy Director, National Archives of India.

IGNCA to screen film on the Gond warrior queen Durgavati in Delhi

Oct 26, 2023, at 03:06 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Media Centre of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will screen the film 'Rani Durgavati', on Thursday, October 26.

Nadi Utsav: A three-day festival in Delhi on India's riverine culture by IGNCA

Sep 23, 2023, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The fourth edition of the ‘Nadi Utsav’, highlighting the riverine culture of India, was inaugurated on the banks of the River Yamuna in New Delhi.

IGNCA explores the various nuances of Radha, the divine consort of Krishna

Aug 24, 2023, at 07:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  While tomes are written about Lord Krishna, his beloved consort Radha often remains in the background.

Janapada Division of IGNCA focuses on Hariyali Teej as the theme for its annual day function

Aug 23, 2023, at 08:59 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Janapada Division of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) New Delhi, observed their annual day through the celebration of Hariyali Teej.

Book ‘Revisiting Partition’ launched on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at IGNCA

Aug 18, 2023, at 04:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), to mark the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ which is observed on August 14, held series of events like conferences, seminars, book releases, film screening competition, exhibition and lectures on the theme of partition.

Prof. Badri Narayan delivers Namvar Singh Memorial Special Lecture, talks about democratic spirit and literature

Jul 28, 2023, at 04:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A democratic inclination is essential for the literary sphere to prevent shrinking values from inducing fanaticism, said Prof. Badri Narayan, poet and social scientist, while delivering a special lecture at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Kala Nidhi Division, New Delhi.

New Delhi: IGNCA exhibition on banknotes to showcase G20 nations heritage, themed on 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'

Jun 28, 2023, at 09:04 pm

New Delhi: Beginning Friday, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi is organising a unique exhibition titled "Banking on World Heritage" by displaying banknotes depicting the world heritage sites listed by UNESCO.

Tribal concept ‘halma’ can show the way for self-reliance to society at large, says minister

Jun 21, 2023, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The expansion of the concept of ‘halma’ prevalent among the tribes of India can be one of the ways to resolve climate change and other issues faced by society at large, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar.

IGNCA holds the first Brainstorming Session on UNESCO Memory of World Programme in India

Jun 21, 2023, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  Memory is crucial for survival of humanity, said Union Minister for State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi in her address as the chief guest at the Brainstorming Session on UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme in India.

International seminar on the Ramayana in Delhi draws many participants; scholars discuss about the epic's influence on SouthEast Asia

Jun 14, 2023, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The first day of the two-day International seminar on Ramayana in SouthEast Asia, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in Delhi saw scholars exchanging views on the Indian epic Ramayana and its influence on South East Asian countries.

New Delhi: IGNCA to host an international seminar on Ramayana in South East Asia

Jun 12, 2023, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Ramayana is a common thread that binds India and South East Asian nations, such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Danseuse Dr Sonal Mansingh is an inspiration for many, speakers acknowledge her contribution at Deeksha Mahotsav

Nov 16, 2022, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan paid the most apt tribute to veteran Indian danseuse Dr Sonal Mansingh when he said her ‘life is a message of new hope.’

India's National Cultural Audiovisual Archives becomes the world’s First Trusted Digital Repository

Mar 20, 2018, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The National Cultural Audiovisual Archives (NCAA) project, under the Union Ministry of Culture, and implemented by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has been certified as the world’s first Trusted Digital Repository.