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.
'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' winner Ankita Bhattacharya makes stage debut in Canada
Nov 24, 2023, at 05:19 pm
Bengali singer Ankita Bhattacharya, winner of the popular reality programme "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" in 2019, made her stage debut during an event in Canada organised by Bongo Poribar, connecting with the Bengali diaspora living there. While recent reports said she is battling throat infection forcing her to pause singing for a while, ahead of it IBNS Canada's Suman Das in Toronto caught up with the playback artist who hails from Gobardanga in North Parganas district of West Bengal.
A cultural confluence comes alive in US' Phoenix as Indian diaspora celebrate 'Discover India'
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:48 am
Phoenix/IBNS: About 8000 miles away from its shores, the vibrant culture of India came alive this weekend in this US city when the aroma of desi cuisine and the joyousness of Bollywood gigs blended with the pride of a community basking in the glory of its lunar conquest.
Nov 08, 2023, at 10:36 pm
Popular Bengali singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, who rose to fame with songs like 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree', and her band 'Somlata And The Aces' have successfully concluded their Canada tour exclusively organized by Probaashe Bangali Adda during the Durga Puja, marking a significant moment during the festive season. Organizations such as Krishti - Bengali Cultural Society of Edmonton (on Oct 20), Amar Pujo Toronto (on Oct 21), UTSAV Bengali Association of London Ontario (on Oct 22), A2 Events, Purple Volt Events of Halifax (on Oct 27), and Amra Sabai of Calgary Association (on Oct 28) hosted the band in their respective cities. Probaashe Bangali Adda collaborated with their event partner, Twinkle Starz Events, with the aim of reaching to the Bengali diaspora in Canada, particularly the younger generation. The tour's entertainment quotient energized the Bengali expatriates in Canada. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das in conversation with Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Siddhartha Festival 2023 in Bodh Gaya mesmerises visitors
Nov 01, 2023, at 11:52 pm
A set of Buddhist-inspired arts won the hearts of visitors in Bodh Gaya during the Dzongsar Monlam and Siddhartha Festival 2023.
Chaltabagan Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata takes off amid dance and drum beats
Oct 20, 2023, at 05:38 am
The Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals in the world which earned the Intangible Cultural Heritage tag of Humnaity by UNESCO, has started in Bengal this year with a bang. Chaltabagan Durga Puja, one of the most popular pujas in Kolkata, too started the Durga Puja festivities with a gala function at the ITC Royal Bengal that was attended by eminent citizens Kolkata and members from the foreign diplomatic corps.
Odissi dancer Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya presents Durga and Draupadi on stage in the US
Oct 15, 2023, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based Odissi dancer, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, recently completed her multi-city tour of the United States.
40th Surtarang singing talent hunt competition concludes in Delhi
Oct 14, 2023, at 06:45 am
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.
Asansol Church in West Bengal gets a facelift; adds to the spiritual ambiance
Sep 28, 2023, at 11:06 pm
Asansol: A renovated church at Chelidanga, in Asansol’s railway colony of West Bengal, named after St John The Apostle was formally blessed recently at an auspicious function attended by the Bishop and parish priests.
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.
Musical legends Anup Jalota and Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee harmonize at IPAF's monsoon extravaganza
Sep 22, 2023, at 04:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Captivating musical performances featuring two legendary artists, Anup Jalota and Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, was recently organized by the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) at the Delhi Kamani Auditorium.
World’s tallest bronze statue of Nataraja to grace G20 Summit 2023 venue in New Delhi
Sep 06, 2023, at 06:47 pm
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.
Aug 29, 2023, at 01:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Solo performances and collaborative programmes with other Indian artists will be the hallmark of Santoor player Tarun Bhattacharya’s Fall tour of the United States.
Legendary author and poet Padma Shree Jayanta Mahapatra passes away
Aug 28, 2023, at 06:09 pm
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Legendary author and Indian English poet Padma Shree Jayanta Mahapatra, the first Indian poet to win a Sahitya Akademi award for English poetry, passed away due to old age at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on Sunday night.
Aug 28, 2023, at 05:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A collection of short stories based on frailties lurking within regular people is the underlying theme of 'A Box Full of Darkness', the second book of fiction penned by author Arindam Basu.
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.
Nepali language recognition celebrated on 31st anniversary in Sikkim
Aug 23, 2023, at 07:10 am
Gangtok/IBNS: Sikkim observed the also known as Nepali Language Recognition Day, as a state holiday for the first time, marking 31 years since the inclusion of the Nepali language in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Aug 19, 2023, at 09:17 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: Interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee's 'Confluence', which is set to bring an amalgamation of diverse global poetry with the essence of Rabindranath Tagore's songwriting, will be presented in Delhi on August 20.
Patriotic song 'Yeh Desh' from 'Eternal Sounds' launched on Independence Day eve
Aug 16, 2023, at 03:25 am
To usher in the 77th year of Independence, Eternal Sounds launched a soulful and inspiring Anthem 'Yeh Desh' that is an ode to India and national pride.
IGNCA celebrates Independence Day and birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
Aug 15, 2023, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts celebrated the country's 77th Independence Day with gaiety and fervor on Tuesday.
Ziro Valley gears up for 10th Ziro Festival of Music, embraces responsible tourism Initiatives
Aug 12, 2023, at 10:06 am
Itanagar/IBNS: The Ziro Valley in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh prepares for the 10th edition of the Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) in late September, a meeting was convened at Biiri that brought together various tourism stakeholders including tour operators, homestay operators, tour guides, hoteliers, cab drivers, and members of the NGO Ngunu Ziro.
Arunachal: India Post unveils special cover featuring Adi traditional ornament in Pasighat
Aug 12, 2023, at 09:23 am
Pasighat/Arunachal: India Post unveiled a commemorative cover featuring the dudap, a traditional Adi ornament, during a ceremony held at the Adi Bane Kebang (ABK) office in Arunahal's East Siang district on Saturday.
GI Tag Conferred to Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft and Mushqbudji Rice in Jammu & Kashmir
Aug 10, 2023, at 08:45 am
J&K/IBNS: Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft from Rajouri district and Mushqbudji Rice of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir have been officially awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
Aug 08, 2023, at 08:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: According to the Handloom Census 2019-20 undertaken by the Union Ministry of Textiles, India has nearly 35,22,512 handloom workers employed across the country, out of which 72 per cent or around 25,46,285 are women workers.
Cultural event directed by Odissi danseuse Guru Urmila Bhaumik returns to Kolkata stage
Aug 05, 2023, at 05:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vande Nrityam, an event organised by Odissi dance exponent, Guru Urmila Bhaumik, returned to the public stage after a gap of four years.
Jul 31, 2023, at 07:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Arin Sengupta 's music video 'Walk Through the Door' has been launched under label Cozmik Harmony in presence of eminent musicians.
Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe back on Kishore Kumar's birthday
Jul 31, 2023, at 07:44 pm
Witnessing the immense success of the first season of “Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe”, Theism Events India has returned with the second season of Mumbai’s favourite retro show.
Jul 29, 2023, at 06:35 pm
Dimapur/Nagaland: NIELIT Kohima organized a successful Entrepreneurship Development Program under the project 'Digital Intervention on Handloom and Handicraft Sector for Livelihood Enhancement of Artisans of NE States.'
Assam: Five day workshop by Ministry of Culture held in Guwahati
Jul 26, 2023, at 08:15 am
Guwahati/Assam: Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), under the Ministry of Culture, India launched a five-day summer workshop named 'Amrit Camp- Kadam Badhaye Ja', which was organized on July 17, in collaboration with Guwahati Artists' Guild, which ended on Friday.
J&K: Ten-day calligraphy workshop in Srinagar revives interest in traditional art
Jul 22, 2023, at 10:05 am
The Department of Culture and Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages organized a transformative ten-day calligraphy workshop in Srinagar, in an effort to revive the fading art of calligraphy in Kashmir.