Art & Culture

My music is to connect to ultimate energy and heal audiences: Kamal Sabri

03 Apr 2023 01:45 AM IST

The musically gifted Kamal Sabri is the seventh generation of an eminent family of traditional musicians, son of legend sarangi Ustad Sabri Khan and is carrying forward his royal inheritance of the Sania gharana of Moradabad. In a candid conversation he gives insights about his musical journey. Excerpts Q. How

A fusion of Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance

03 Apr 2023 00:40 AM IST

The Indian Cancer Society, Delhi Branch and Jyotsna Shourie Dance Company are coming together to host a fundraising event for cancer patients in need. The event, titled “Unmasked: When Ravana Walked the Earth,” will take place on 14 April, 2023 at the Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi. The event “Unmasked:

‘Sanskriti-Virasat’ incorporates elements of Kathak

03 Apr 2023 00:39 AM IST

Aamad- Dance Centre presented the SANSKRITI-VIRASAT Dance Production, choreographed by Rani Khanam. ‘Sanskriti-Virasat’ was a thematic dance production that incorporated elements of Kathak as a mainstream form with Chau/contemporary dance. The dance production emphasised Buddhism and Hinduism’s philosophy, which states its belief in karma, a cause-and-effect relationship; samsara, ideas about

Holy Week and significance of Palm Sunday

02 Apr 2023 14:25 PM IST

Holy Week is a special time for Christians all over the globe. Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, marks the start of Holy Week. It is a time when Catholics gather to remember and share in Jesus Christ’s Passion. The Passion was Christ’s final time in Jerusalem. It spans the

Silence Of My Motherlands: An art showcase that celebrates mothers and the origin of life

27 Mar 2023 16:17 PM IST

Artist Deepa Shad is proud to announce her latest showcase, “Silence of My Motherlands.” For the unversed, she is known for her powerful and thought-provoking art. This exhibition celebrates the power of motherhood and the origin of life through a myriad of artistic interpretations. The showcase will take place from

Stunning mosque built by IB Group to be known as Azeez Masjid

27 Mar 2023 14:16 PM IST

Some structures are well known for their architecture. The IB Group, the country’s largest corporation recently constructed a mosque in Rajnandgaon which will be operated by the Azeez Memorial Trust. The mosque is also being viewed through the lens of tourism. The beautiful mosque which is built on a 3-acre

The world’s oldest drag queen, Darcelle XV died at the age of 92

27 Mar 2023 14:09 PM IST

Darcelle XV, the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest drag queen performer died on Thursday at the age of 92 from natural causes. Darcelle XV Showplace announced the news on Instagram, writing, “Darcelle XV’s family, cast, and crew are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Darcelle died at the

Shapes of Memories

27 Mar 2023 02:29 AM IST

‘Shapes of Memories’, an exhibition celebrating the life and works of celebrated modern artist and sculpting legend Late Bal Krishan Guru set on public showcase at Bikaner House, New Delhi. Curated by Georgina Maddox, the exhibition was inaugurated by Alphonsus Stoelinga, Former Ambassador of the Netherlands to India. The show

‘Inhale possibility, exhale creativity’

27 Mar 2023 02:27 AM IST

Steeped in history and tradition, the princely state of Rajasthan never fails to charm artist Priyanka Banerjee. The smiling faces of the Rajasthani tribal women, the timeless architecture, the sun kissed faces of local people, the decorated camels, the golden sand dunes act as muse for the artist and art

‘My aim is to spread classical music in humble way’

27 Mar 2023 02:24 AM IST

Padam Bhushan Vishwa Mohan Bhatt is an Hindustani classical music instrumentalist who plays the Mohan veena. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Guardian he gives insights about his musical journey and upcoming concerts. Excerpts Q. How did your musical journey begin? A. I belong to the Bhatt family of

Bengaluru: AI art fest to address climate change

23 Mar 2023 18:32 PM IST

A three-day festival here will feature artworks, performances, gaming, and installations made in collaboration between artists from India and the United Kingdom using Artificial Intelligence to communicate the urgency of the climate emergency. FutureFantastic, designed by Jaaga’s BeFantastic of Bengaluru in cooperation with FutureEverything of Manchester, will take place from

Ugadi celebrations 2023!

22 Mar 2023 13:04 PM IST

To mark the beginning of the ‘New Year,’ Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra celebrate Ugadi. It takes place on the first day of the Hindu calendar’s Chaitra month which usually falls in March or April. The festival is held on 22 March this year. It symbolises new beginnings, prosperity