US Consulate General Kolkata celebrates English Access Scholarship Program Graduation
Kolkata/IBNS: In partnership with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, and the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) Kolkata, hosted the graduation ceremony of the English Access Scholarship Program today at the American Center in Kolkata.
The Australian High Commission in India together with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is bringing a unique showcase of the immersive multimedia installation 'Walking Through a Songline' (WTAS) to New Delhi.
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.
In a harmonious blend of artistic expression and literary enrichment, Muskaan, in collaboration with Co-Scholastic, recently organised a captivating event featuring guest artist and author Namrata Jain at the Bal Bharati Public School, Ganga Ram Road, New Delhi.
Experts appreciate launch of book on mapping of the archives in India by IGNCA and UNESCO
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
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.
40th Surtarang singing talent hunt competition concludes in Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: The 40th edition of national singing talent hunt organization Surtarang reached its conclusion at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi on Oct 11, featuring some of the nation's most promising amateur singers.
World’s tallest bronze statue of Nataraja to grace G20 Summit 2023 venue in New Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: Gracing the meeting venue of the G20 Summit in New Delhi will be a 27 feet high figure of Nataraja (the dancing Shiva) made of ‘ashta dhatu’ (octo alloy, bronze), which will highlight India’s traditional metallurgical skills.
IGNCA explores the various nuances of Radha, the divine consort of Krishna
New Delhi/IBNS: While tomes are written about Lord Krishna, his beloved consort Radha often remains in the background.
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.
Mumbai/IBNS: Well-known musician and tabla player, GiMA award winning Pt Prodyut Mukherjee, regaled guests with his mastery over ‘tabla’ and ‘mouth percussion’ at the third edition of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) held in Mumbai.
New Delhi: IGNCA to host an international seminar on Ramayana in South East Asia
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’
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
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
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)