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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).

Rupa Bharati celebrates 60 years of Nrityashree Keka Chattopadhyay's dance life

Jan 22, 2023, at 07:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: With the aim of honing the dancing skills of the Nrityashree Keka Chattopadhyay who completed her 60 years Diamond Jubilee in her dance career which was organized by Rupa Bharati.

Emami Art presents sculptures by K.S. Radhakrishnan

Jan 16, 2023, at 09:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Emami Art, one of India's leading contemporary art galleries based in Kolkata, presents The Crowd and Its Avatars, a major exhibition of sculptures by celebrated Indian sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan. Including approximately seventy-five artworks.

British guitar legend Jeff Beck dies at the age of 78

Jan 12, 2023, at 07:02 pm

Jeff Beck, the iconic English rock guitarist who rose to fame with the Yardbirds and afterwards fronted the Jeff Beck Group, passed away at age 78 on Wednesday, his official Twitter handle confirmed.

Shankar Mahadevan to sing on the eve of Ganga Vilas Cruise launch at Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

Jan 12, 2023, at 02:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Ministry of Culture will organise a grand curtain raiser cultural program 'Sur Sarita - Symphony of Ganga' on the eve of the launch of the world's longest river cruise on 12th January 2023 at Varanasi.

Manchester Museum to reopen on February 18; new gallery on South Asia

Jan 11, 2023, at 08:36 pm

Manchester, UK/IBNS: Visitors to the United Kingdom (UK), especially those from south Asia, now have a spectacular attraction to add to their itinerary – the Manchester Museum.

Kolkata Street Music Festival season 3 celebrates genius of street musicians and street art in city

Jan 11, 2023, at 08:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Street Music Festival's third season has celebrated some of the street musicians and street art in the city.

Jammu and Kashmir hosts Amrit Yuva Kalotsav, artists from different parts of India participate 

Jan 11, 2023, at 03:48 pm

Jammu: The Sangeet Natak Academy, in association with Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics and the Gardhari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College, Hiranagar, recently hosted the  Amrit Yuva Kalotsav in Jammu in which artists from different corners of the region participated, media reports said.

In memory of single screen

Jan 11, 2023, at 12:20 am

Noted photographer Bijoy Chowdhury's annual calendar is a tribute to a fading era of watching movies in single screen theatres. The award-winning lensman and documentary filmmaker's calendar is a collection of black and white images capturing the vignettes of Kolkata's iconic showhouses breathing their last. 

Eminent Rabindra Sangeet singer Sumitra Sen passes away in Kolkata

Jan 03, 2023, at 05:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent Bengali Rabindra Sangeet singer Sumitra Sen passed away at the age of 89 here on Tuesday.

'Probashir Pronaam' tugs at the cultural heartstrings of NRIs

Jan 01, 2023, at 03:05 am

Kolkata: A cultural event “Probashir Pronaam: A Tribute to the elderly” held at the G D Birla Sabhaghar brought together residents and non-resident Indians, especially overseas Bengalis, to pay rich tributes to the glorious golden musical generation of Bengal and also reiterated their love and support for the senior citizens of Kolkata.

Beatblasters announces debut instrumental album on its 8th birthday

Dec 25, 2022, at 05:15 am

One of the very noted percussion bands Beatblasters has announced its debut album on its eighth birthday.

Kashmir's young rapper Anam Nasir breaks glass ceiling

Dec 24, 2022, at 06:44 pm

With peace returning to Kashmir after several decades of terrorist violence, youth are getting a second chance to pursue their dreams. And music is one weapon that the youth of the valley now pick up to earn their place under the sun.

Maheswari Sari: Woven with a royal legacy

Dec 23, 2022, at 11:12 pm

It is the design on the Maheshwari sari, which draws inspiration from the eponymous fort, the Narmada river and the local flora, which makes it unique, writes Uttara Gangopadhyay

The Creative Arts Academy relaunches its studio Artishyana

Dec 10, 2022, at 07:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Creative Arts Academy (TCAA) has launched a new all-inclusive Arts Space for people of all genders, age groups, communities, economics backgrounds and special needs -An Artshiyana for everyone- on completion of its two decades.

Aashima Mehrotra's solo exhibition show Ambari now available for public view

Dec 01, 2022, at 07:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The solo exhibition show by visual artist and civil servant Aashima Mehrotra, AMBARI, is now available for public viewing.

Music label Eternal Sounds launched

Nov 20, 2022, at 08:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A new music entity Eternal Sounds was launched in Kolkata last week.

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.’

Echoes of Earth music festival returns to Bangalore for fifth edition; themed on Circle of Life

Nov 14, 2022, at 06:47 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Popular as India's ecologically oriented music festival, 'Echoes of Earth' is an amalgamation of music, arts and culture.

Yatish Kumar’s passion for literature revs up Hindi literary scene in India

Nov 12, 2022, at 10:11 pm

Yatish Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Braithwaite & Company Ltd, a seasoned poet, author and literati, has been promoting Hindi poetry and literature across India.

Kashi Yatra: Enjoy the quintessential beauty of Varanasi at this art exhibition in Mumbai

Nov 12, 2022, at 06:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Known variously as Kashi, Banaras and Varanasi, this city on the River Ganga, is a timeless attraction. Now enjoy the city and its aura through the works of artist Mamta Malhotra in an exhibition titled ‘Kashi Yatra’, which is being held from November 15 to 21 at Mumbai’s Jehangir Art Gallery.

US Consulate Kolkata and Theatre Alliance with NGO Contact Base present 'A Global Idea'

Nov 10, 2022, at 07:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and Washington.D.C.-based Theatre Alliance in association with Kolkata-based NGO Contact Base presented a play “A Global I.D.E.A.” on the lawns of the city's iconic Victoria Memorial recently.