Akemi Sakurai: The story of a Japanese artiste's passion for Indian dance
Dec 28, 2021, at 04:40 am
To see an artist embrace a form of creative expression that resonates with them is a beautiful thing, but to see them persevere with a conviction that transcends borders and conceptual barriers is fascinating. Amrita Singh tells the story of the encounter of Japan's Akemi Sakurai with ancient Indian classical dance
Actor and humanitarian Sheena Chohan setting shining example for India!
Dec 27, 2021, at 08:05 am
Actor and activist Sheena Chohan, who is a passionate advocate of mandatory human rights education and awareness, in her most recent campaign - podcast "Born Free and Equal" - discussed issues of human rights with stars from the Hindi film industry, including Sonakshi Sinha, Preety Zinta, Raveena Tandon, Imtiaz Ali, Sonu Sood, R Balki and others.
Delhi based Humnavaz Trust pays ode to Indian classical music through Shradhanjali festival
Dec 24, 2021, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Humnavaz Trust is holding a musical festival called Shradhanjali festival on December 25 and 26, 2021 where leading performers will participate.
‘Istaqbaal- e- Chilae Kalaan’: Festival of music and drama begins in Srinagar
Dec 21, 2021, at 01:17 am
Srinagar/IBNS: “Istaqbaal- e- Chilae Kalaan”, a three-day long winter festival celebrating music and drama, was organized to keep the spirit of performing arts alive in the Kashmir.
ITC Sonar and ITC Royal Bengal focus on Bengal’s traditional crafts this Christmas
Dec 20, 2021, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The popular luxury hospitality brand - ITC Hotels - has decided to go eco-friendly with their Christmas tree displayed at their Kolkata properties this year while paying tribute to the traditional crafts of Bengal.
Deferred edition of international art project Kathmandu Triennale 2077 to take place in 2022
Dec 17, 2021, at 06:48 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: Kathmandu Triennale, Nepal’s premier international exhibition of contemporary art has announced the dates of its fourth edition to be held in 2022. It was earlier scheduled for 2020 but had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNESCO adds Bengal's Durga Puja to its 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' list
Dec 16, 2021, at 01:44 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal's iconic festival Durga Puja , which is celebrated in a grand manner in Kolkata, has been added to the UNESCO's "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" list.
That’s the way a story is told
Dec 04, 2021, at 07:07 pm
Telling folk tales or stories from the epics to children is a part of our oral history, as across the world. But it is also an art –and challenge too, how to retain their interest, particularly with a multitude of channels open to them today. Deepa Kiran of Hyderabad is a modern storyteller who brings old stories alive with élan - dancing, acting, playing the flute or tambourine. Mesmerised by her act at a recent event, Ranjita Biswas chats with the artist to discover what makes her tick
Dec 04, 2021, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Kutch, lying along the western border of India, in the state of Gujarat, is known for its handicrafts, including embroidered textiles, ‘ajrakh’ block printing, wood carvings, leather art, etc.; a haven for those who love ethnic products.
Gallery 1000A in New Delhi is hosting an exhibition by three eminent sculptors from Kolkata
Nov 16, 2021, at 11:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi-based Gallery 1000A is currently hosting a group show by three well-known sculptors from Kolkata- Tapas Sarkar, Debobrata De and Barun Pramanik.
Vienna in audacious campaign strips on OnlyFans social network to showcase historical nude art
Nov 02, 2021, at 10:40 pm
The Vienna Tourist Board is once again putting artistic freedom at the centre of social debate in its latest audacious marketing initiative with high-profile social network OnlyFans.
The Artemist celebrates 5 years of creativity
Oct 29, 2021, at 08:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Artemist is celebrating five years of creativity and artfulness in West Bengal with an exhibition for over 100 artists and over 250 art pieces on display for you to appreciate.
Kreative Minds encourages students to create art from discarded material
Oct 28, 2021, at 05:24 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Kreative Minds, a Bengaluru-based organisation offering courses in art, design, craft and music, decided to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birthday (October 2) a little differently.
Indie Pop singer Nikhil Swaroop releases 'Azal' with Youtube star Shraddha Sharma
Oct 23, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Delhi based singer-songwriter Nikhil Swaroop recently released a pop ballad titled 'Azal' with Shraddha Sharma, a celebrated Youtuber.
Vaishali Kala Kendra and Trinayan collective celebrate Navratri through 'Ek Prayas'
Oct 17, 2021, at 10:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vaishali Kala Kendra, promoter of Odissi dance/music, and Trinayan collective, a New Jersey and New York-based art and culture organisation, hosted an online event- 'Ek Prayaas' - to celebrate Navratri.
Toronto’s first barir pujo marks their fifth year celebration
Oct 17, 2021, at 06:21 am
Toronto: The Chakrabarti family of Greater Toronto Area (Brampton) started celebrating Durga Puja five years back to revive the lost traditions of the family and since then, earned the title of the first overseas family Durga Puja celebrations in Canada.
Kumartuli Walk: Where the Mother Goddess is a 'Deltasur' slayer
Oct 06, 2021, at 05:25 pm
In the warrens of Kolkata's clay artists' colony Kumartuli, the idols of goddess Durga with ten splayed arms and three observant eyes, are getting final touches in the second year of a global pandemic. IBNS writer Debayani Bose marvels at the defiance of the potters to disease and universal budget crunch as they mold the lumps of clay into paragons of divinity
Tagore introduced me to the beating heart of Bengal: Monica Shie
Sep 28, 2021, at 06:39 am
Monica Shie bids goodbye to Kolkata after her two-year-long stint in the City of Joy as the Director of American Center and as the Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate General Kolkata. Ahead of her departure she shares with IBNS the experience and excitement of her time in the eastern metropolis
39th Surtarang discovers new singing talents as Sonu Nigam and Pankaj Udhas add zest to the event
Sep 26, 2021, at 08:09 pm
A global cultural programme, the "39th Surtarang" was organized by Sangam Kala Group with celebrated artists like Sonu Nigam and Pankaj Udhas participating in the event.
Launch of special festive audio album KaneKane
Sep 26, 2021, at 01:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Theatre enthusiast and graphic designer Subhamay Basu, who spearheaded the digital portal ‘timesoftheatre’, has launched an audio album for the upcoming Durga Puja.
Hansa Veena exponent Pandit Barun Kumar Pal critical after suffering stroke
Sep 24, 2021, at 01:15 am
Kolkata: Pandit Barun Kumar Pal, an exponent of Indian slide guitar Hansa Veena and one of the seniormost disciples of late sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, has been in a hospital in Kolkata battling post stroke complications, his family said on Thursday.
Sangam Kala Group organises global music competition Sangeet Deewane
Sep 16, 2021, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Sangam Kala Group, a Delhi-based non-commercial registered organisation which works in areas of cultural promotion, organised a global music competition called Sangeet Deewane.
Rituparna Sengupta inaugurates Harshit Agrawal’s solo exhibition at Kolkata's Emami Art
Sep 12, 2021, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Emami Art, a contemporary art gallery based in Kolkata, opened its door to India’s first solo exhibition of AI Art featuring works by artist Harshit Agrawal and curated by Myna Mukherjee.
Online painting competition held at Kishtwar, J&K: Indian Army
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:57 am
Jammu/IBNS: The Indian Army organised an online painting competition at Thatri, Kishtwar on Sunday.
Once Upon a Time In Mumbai: Through the Eyes of the Kolis
Aug 14, 2021, at 06:33 pm
Despite its stellar development, Mumbai cannot ignore the knowledge that resides with its earliest inhabitants, the Koli community. A digital exhibition launched on World Indigenous People's Day on Aug 9 now explores Mumbai through the lens of these first residents of a fishing community. Uttara Gangopadhayay reports
Digital archive on Bengali singer Feroza Begum launched on her birthday
Aug 05, 2021, at 03:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The musical legacy of famous Bengali singer Feroza Begum (1930-2014), who has a great following both in her home country of Bangladesh as well as in West Bengal in India, has now been perpetuated through a digital archive.
Jul 12, 2021, at 03:04 am
Panorama India has been celebrating India Day for the last 21 years. During a Zoom meeting on July 7 hosted by IBNS Correspondent Asha Bajaj, its Chairperson Sumeeta Kohli, President & Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank Sandeep Goel and Director and CEO of Tourism Mississauga Victoria Clarke share about India Day 2021 celebrations.
India doesn't require Information and Broadcasting Ministry: Congress leader Manish Tewari
Jul 09, 2021, at 05:04 am
Former Information and Broadcasting Minister and Congress leader Manish Tewari feels there is no need to have the portfolio which he once had served under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In an exclusive chat with Archana Dalmia in another session of Ek Mulakat Vishesh, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, Tewari, a lawyer by profession, also spoke on crime and law. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings more
Mughal Art: A blending and a flowering
Jul 06, 2021, at 12:16 am
Mughal art, as it branched into many areas of creativity, blended seamlessly with local socio-cultural ethos of the adopted country. It is a fascinating journey of discovery for Ranjita Biswas as revealed through the pages of a recently published book, Reflections on Mughal Art & Culture
Life and struggle are synonymous: Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
Jun 27, 2021, at 09:26 pm
Transgender/Hijra rights activist, actor, dancer and choreographer Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi was the guest at Kalam Vishesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In an exclusive chat with entrepreneur Apra Kucchal of Ehsaas Women of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi spoke about her struggle in life and rise to the rank now she holds. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings highlights