Google turns adult, celebrates 18th birthday with a doodle
Mountain View, Sept 27 (IBNS): popular search engine Google on Tuesday celebrated its 18th birthday with a doodle.
Art works based on mythology exhibited in Kolkata
Kolkata,Sept 27 (IBNS): Artist Sanjoy Majumdar recently hosted a seven-day- long solo exhibition of his recent artworks at Taj Bengal in Kolkata.
Google doodles to celebrate female pioneering pilot Jean Batten's birth anniversary
Mountain View, Sept 15 (IBNS): Google on Thursday celebrated pioneering female pilot Jean Batten's 107th birth anniversary by dedicating a doodle.
Acropolis Mall goes the art way to raise awareness against 'Honking'
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): Deviating from traditional norms, Acropolis Mall sought to raise awareness about the evils of honking by organising an art exhibition.
Jammu and Kashmir is presently often in the news for acts of violence. But this pristine and beautiful land is also rich in culture, music and dance which is often overlooked. Sonali Jha Chatterjee reports from Jammu
Kolkata hosts 64-day- long theatre festival
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), an autonomous organization under Government of India's Ministry of Culture, has organized a 64-day-long theatre festival in Kolkata.
Prominent classical artistes unite to voice protest against terror
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS) Joining the protest against worldwide violence, classical artistes recently assembled on a podium to declare the triumph of music over bombs.
Tabla maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj passes away in Varanasi
Varanasi, July 28 (IBNS): Senior Indian Table maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj breathed his last in Varanasi on Thursday, reports said.
TM Krishna, Bezwada Wilson win Magsaysay Award for 2016
New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): Two Indians, TM Krishna and Bezwada Wilson have received the 2016 edition of Ramon Magsaysay Award from The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.
Noorjahan held her own with men of her time: Avijit Dutt
A veteran thespian and theatre director, Avijit Dutt of Delhi-based Yatrik Theatre is set to enthrall the Kolkata audience on July 29 with his play Noorjahan: An Empress Reveals. Dutt, the writer/director of the play, shares some stage secrets and tips with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity. Excerpts:
Famous Indian painter SH Raza passes away
New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS): Sayed Haider Raza, one of India's famous contemporary artists, known for his depiction of mood through colour, passed away in Delhi on Saturday. He was 94 years.
Tagore’s works can always be interpreted, says Bangla band singer Surojit
Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS): Popular band singer-music director Surojit Chatterjee now takes up Tagore as his next work marking an altogether new approach in his new album.
I am never tired listening to music: Jeet Amole
Jeet Amole is the winner of the 2015 edition of Zee Awaz of Madhya Pradesh. Hailing from a humble household, he is earmarked by industry veterans as a special talent. In an interview with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, he opens up about life post the talent hunt competition win.
Prayas 2016: A not-to-be-missed art festival in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jul 2 (IBNS): Prayas 2016, an art initiative promoted by Smita Art and Chemould Art Gallery, begins on Sunday in Kolkata.
World Heritage Committee to meet in Istanbul
Paris, June 24 (IBNS): The World Heritage Committee will examine proposals to inscribe 29 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List during its 40th session from July 10-20 .