Kokuyo Camlin along with kids put together world's longest canvas

Apr 16, 2015, at 03:39 am

New Delhi, April 15 (IBNS)- At a ceremony to celebrate 'World Art Day' 2015, Kokuyo Camlin Limited , premier and pioneer stationery and art manufacturer, along with school kids created a 7.5 kilometers long canvas, the longest canvas in the world to be painted in a single day.

Bengal soaks in festivity of Poila Baikshakh

Apr 15, 2015, at 04:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): West Bengal on Wednesday ushered in its new year with fresh fervour, joy, hope and aspirations amid the exchange of hugs and wishes within the Bengali community which is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Poila Baishakh (the first day of the Bengali calendar), which marks the 'Nababarsho' or the Bengali new year.

Rongali-a 3-day festival to showcase, promote Assam-kicks off in Guwahati

Apr 04, 2015, at 02:40 am

Guwahati, Apr 3 (IBNS): Rongali, celebrating the essence of Assam, started with much fun fare on Friday at the Veterinary Ground, Khanpara in Guwahati .

Unique workshop to boost NE artisans

Mar 24, 2015, at 02:09 am

Guwahati, Mar 23 (IBNS): As a unique and pioneering initiative, the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) under the Union ministry of culture is organizing a Production Mela for 113 rural artisans from across the region with an aim to foster the art of traditional weaving and craftsmanship, and expand their market.

Padma Shri Geeta Mahalik performs at BML Munjal University

Mar 20, 2015, at 01:29 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): BML Munjal University (BMU), founded by The Hero Group, hosted a dance performance by Padma Shri Geeta Mahalik on Thursday.

'I am not a mother- Noho Mata', a concept by Sudeshna Basu

Mar 09, 2015, at 03:23 am

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): Story, a bookstore in Kolkata from Primarc Group of Companies, celebrated the International Women's Day by bringing together Sudeshna Basu along with other eminent personalities, including Dolly Basu, Anashua Majumdar and Biblab Dasgupta, in one common platform for 'I am not a mother - Noho Mata', on Sunday.

Akar Prakar to host Raza's 'Aarambh'

Mar 07, 2015, at 04:52 am

Kolkata, Mar 6 (IBNS): Kolkata's art gallery Akar Prakar is going to host an exhibition named 'Aarambh' on the recent works of artist Sayed Haider Raza.

Kolkata to host literature festival

Feb 03, 2015, at 06:33 am

Kolkata, Feb 2 (IBNS): Publishers and Book Sellers Guild on Monday announced the second edition of Kolkata Literature Festival (KLF) through a press conference here at the Milan Mela ground in Kolkata.

Academy of Fine Arts to re-open museum with Tagore paintings

Jan 09, 2015, at 08:07 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS) The prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata is all set to reopen the doors to its museum, since closed for seven years, allowing the visitors to see many works of Tagore as well among other paintings and sculptures.

British Council presents Folk Archive in Kolkata

Dec 18, 2014, at 03:35 am

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities and Victoria Memorial Hall, presented Folk Archive, a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular British culture by leading international artists Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane on Tuesday.

Oregon to have a new temple

Nov 11, 2014, at 09:16 pm

Oregon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Hindu Educational & Cultural Society of America in Hillsboro (Oregon) is reportedly planning to break ground in Washington county for a Hindu temple in the next few months.

UNESCO chief appeals to parties in Libya to stop destruction of cultural heritage

Oct 16, 2014, at 06:13 pm

New York, Oct 16 (IBNS) The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday called on all parties in Libya to safeguard the country’s cultural and religious heritage amid a recent intensification of violence there.

100-year old Puja songs at Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts

Sep 21, 2014, at 05:21 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS) With Durga Puja knocking at the door, Kolkata's Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts will host "Surer Indradhonu", a programme by record collector and connoisseur Susanta Kumar Chatterjee.

Tanishq adorns Goddess Durga idol with jewellery

Sep 21, 2014, at 03:26 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Jewellery brand Tanishq on Saturday unveiled the exclusive gold jewellery specially crafted to mark the Durga Puja celebrations in the city.

Mandolin maestro U Srinivas passes away

Sep 19, 2014, at 07:29 pm

Chennai, Sept 19 (IBNS): Famous Carnatic mandolin exponent and musician Uppalapu Srinivas, died on Friday in a private hospital in Chennai due to illness. He was 45.

British Council launches new season of contemporary dance

Sep 09, 2014, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): The British Council is presenting the world-renowned UK-based dance group the HofeshShechter Company in India. The company presents its popular performance Political Mother as the opening act of the British Council’s new season of contemporary dance, Impulse 2.

President releases Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians

Sep 03, 2014, at 10:21 pm

New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday released a set of eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

YES BANK Celebrates World Photography Day

Sep 03, 2014, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): YES BANK, India's fourth largest private sector Bank, celebrated World Photography Day in partnership with Saevus, a leading nature and wildlife photography magazine, with the theme "Wildlife conservation through Photography".

Kolkata celebrates its birthday

Aug 31, 2014, at 08:13 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS) Kolkata, also known as the City of Joy, celebrated her on Aug 24 recently with a function at the Desapriya Park observing the day in a special way.

National Library celebrates Sarat Bose anniversary

Aug 30, 2014, at 11:37 pm

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IBNS) The National Library, Kolkata, in collaboration with the Sarat Chandra Bose Academy, is celebrating freedom fighter Sarat Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary celebrations at the National Library's Bhasha Bhawan Auditorium on Saturday, with an Inter University Exhibition Debate on 'The Rule of Law is at Stake in India Today'.

Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2014 kicks off from Kolkata

Aug 28, 2014, at 12:42 am

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS) The eighth edition of Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz, the annual intercollegiate quiz competition, commences its 10-city course across India from here on Sept 5 at the Presidency College.

Angel horse image wins FEI Solidarity Photo Grand Prix

Aug 15, 2014, at 10:20 pm

Lausanne, Aug 15 (IBNS) Portuguese photographer Filipa Scarpa has won the top prize in the FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix for her stunning image of the Lusitano stallion Xisto.

Amjad Ali Khan calls on PM Modi

Aug 06, 2014, at 06:27 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Experimenter announces stellar line-up for Curators’ Hub

Jul 21, 2014, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS) In continuation with its commitment to curatorial practice, Experimenter Curators’ Hub (ECH) in Kolkata, by art gallery Experimenter, will take place on July 25-26.

Kolkata to host music festival to identify the roots

Jul 21, 2014, at 05:15 am

Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS): A music festival to showcase the rich heritage of West Bengal and other parts of India will be hosted under the banner of Lopamudra Productions (formed by singer Lopamudra) and popular folk band Dohar.

Utah's flagship museum exhibiting Lord Krishna

Jul 12, 2014, at 09:40 pm

Utah, USA, July 12 (IBNS) Utah's flagship art museum, Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA), will have an exhibition on Hindu Lord Krishna starting August eight.

Madhabi Mukherjee releases book on Bengali stage thespian Binodini Dasi

Jul 12, 2014, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata, July 12 (IBNS): Veteran Tollywood actress Madhabi Mukherjee recently launched Binodini Rachanasamagra, a compilation of writings and rare photographs on and by the early 19th century icon of Bengali stage, Binodini Dasi.

UNESCO recognizes Gujarat's Rani-ki-Vav as World Heritage Site

Jun 23, 2014, at 02:54 am

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): The Indian government on Sunday said the Rani –ki –Vav, a step well situated in Gujarat, has been approved for inscription on the World Heritage list.

Radhika, others exhibit their creations in Kolkata

May 24, 2014, at 07:05 am

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): Birds, colours and shades, painter Radhika Agarwala's creations showed all these elements coming together as art lovers in the city could see her paintings being exhibited at an art gallery in south Kolkata.

My paintings are photo-realistic: Ayesha Sultana

May 18, 2014, at 06:33 pm

Ayesha Sultana hails from Bangladesh but received her BFA in Visual Arts and subsequently a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Education at Beaconhouse National University in Lahore. After a series of group exhibitions in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, the artist is presently in Kolkata with her first solo exhibition 'Outside the Field of View' at the Experimenter gallery in the eastern city. The painter in conversation with IBNS correspondent Anuradha Dutta