‘My work underlines the consequences of human actions on ecology’

26 Sep 2022 16:04 PM IST

Ravi Kumar Chaurasiya’s artwork depicts the urban landscapes and the complexities of it.

Swaranjali hosts Colors of India to encourage budding artists

26 Sep 2022 16:01 PM IST

With the intent to nurture budding artists and Indian music Swaranjali a Delhi based art and cultural society organises concerts for students several times in a year. The organization is a collective of students of Indian classical music and dance, aimed at providing them a platform to exchange knowledge about

Exhibition by S. Bhattacharya leaves viewers spellbound

26 Sep 2022 15:54 PM IST

The first ever mobile photography exhibition (A to Z) by Sanjay Bhattacharya was inaugurated with the gracious presence of well-known personalities from the society Begum Sharmila Pataudi, Padmashree Shovana Narayan at Bikaner House Main Building. Born in 1958 in Kolkata, Sanjay Bhattacharya graduated with a Diploma in Fine Arts from

Centre urges nation to celebrate UNESCO’s recognition of Durga Puja

23 Sep 2022 11:43 AM IST

The Union Ministry of Culture urged everyone on Thursday to celebrate Durga Puja’s inclusion as the first Indian festival on UNESCO’s Representation List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Meenakshi Lekhi, Union Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs praised the Centre’s efforts to promote India’s culture and heritage.

10th SIIMA Awards witness the best of South Indian cinema

19 Sep 2022 03:27 AM IST

I was recently invited to attend the 2022 South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in Bangalore. Celebrating a decade of SIIMA, the 10th edition of the festival was held on 10 – 11 September, 2022. The ambiance remained electrifying throughout the two days as the biggest names in Indian showbiz

‘The invigorate masterstroke’ is a tribute to late artist Dipen Bose

19 Sep 2022 03:25 AM IST

Born in Kolkata in 1921, self-taught artist Dipen Bose started to paint after giving up his job at Central Excise service around 1947. In 1953 his painting was presented to the president, federal Republic of Germany by Government of India. His artworks indulged in the usage of indigenous materials such

Classical Music and mindfulness

19 Sep 2022 03:23 AM IST

The roots of Indian classical music are traceable back to the vedas. The Samvad to be precise. In turns the Vedas are believed to be ancient ways of connecting with the divine spirit or God. In other words, an old spiritual paradigm for men to connect with God and the

Artists perform fusion at Shudh Dhwani concert

19 Sep 2022 03:21 AM IST

With the view to raise awareness on Indian classical music, Snehalata Memorial Foundation recently organized its fourth annual music and dance festival titled Shudh Dhwani at Triveni Kala Sangam. The concert featured some young musicians who performed fusion. Due to lockdown restrictions ‘Shudh Dhwani 2020’ was performed online and last

Sand removal process begins at Konark Sun temple

09 Sep 2022 16:18 PM IST

Four entrances to the 13th-century Konark Sun Temple’s assembly hall (Jagamohan) were sealed and filled with sand by the British between 1900 and 1903. The sand caused internal cracks in the structure over time, prompting the Centre to order its removal from the world heritage monument in February 2020. According

The Rings of Power brings together the best of Tolkien and Peter Jackson

09 Sep 2022 05:38 AM IST

J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings saga (comprising The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion and other unfinished works) is inarguably the pinnacle of modern fantasy writing. It also has a certain seminal quality that’s all encompassing as far as epic fantasy is concerned. And

‘Come September’ exhibits work of 14 artists across India

09 Sep 2022 05:36 AM IST

With the advent of autumn season Visual Art Gallery recently held ‘Come September’ curated by Meenakshi Jha Banerjee comprising of 14 artists from across India at the India Habitat Centre. The show was full of vibrant colours as the name signifies and few paintings were present in monotone too. The

‘LALITARPAN FESTIVAL WAS BORN TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG ARTISTS’

09 Sep 2022 05:34 AM IST

20th edition of Asavari’s annual LalitArpan Festival was held recently in association with the India Habitat Centre. Celebrating 75 years of freedom from colonial rule, the focus of this year’s LalitArpan Festival explored the term ‘azadi’ or ‘swatantra’ and the associated self-dignity ‘swabhiman’ through performances of Kathak, Kathakali and traditional