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  • Slice of fare at upcoming United Art Fair on show in Delhi

    A solely artist-driven fair with emphasis on younger, undiscovered talent, new to the marketplace and operating beyond galleries is putting up a preview. The United Art Fair 2013, scheduled to begin in September at the Pragati Maidan grounds here with participation by over 400 artists, is showcasing a slice of the upcoming diversity of contemporary […]

    Free guided tours at National Museum from today

    Want to know more about the Dancing Girl or the Standing Buddha from the Mohenjo-daro or the Gandhara period of the country? Head straight for the National Museum in New Delhi which is launching free guided tours from Tuesday. The 90 minutes “Path Pradarshak”, Volunteer Guide Programme showcases highlights of the Museum for visitors.Under the […]

    Slice of fare at upcoming United Art Fair on show in Delhi

    A solely artist-driven fair with emphasis on younger, undiscovered talent, new to the marketplace and operating beyond galleries is putting up a preview. The United Art Fair 2013, scheduled to begin in September at the Pragati Maidan grounds here with participation by over 400 artists, is showcasing a slice of the upcoming diversity of contemporary […]

    Bhakti Sangeet captures the essence of the love of God

    New Delhi : From Vedic chanting to Sufi poetry of Punjab to Qawwali of the saints, love and devotion to the Ultimate Being found resonance and expression in multifarious forms today as the three-day Bhakti Sangeet festival 2013, kicked off in the capital today. Presented by Delhi government’s Sahitya Kala Parishad and Department of Art […]

    Over three days Bhakti Sangeet woos Delhi

    New Delhi : The lovers of bhakti and the devotional genre of music were taken through a soulful journey across different mystical and spiritual strains of Indian culture as devotional singers sang their heart out over three days of the Bhakti Sangeet festival 2013. Presented by Delhi government’s Sahitya Kala Parishad and Department of Art […]

    Ancient Egypt – The Cradle of Civilization. BHIS organized Culmination on ‘Ancient Egypt’

    Bhopal: Around 5000 years ago the ancient Egyptians established an extraordinary and enduring civilization and a culture with few equals in the beauty of its art, the accomplishment of its architecture and the richness of its religious traditions. Egypt’s majesty has long entranced archaeologists and historians and still remains an enigma for many. Billabong High […]

    24th Macau Arts Festival to be held in May 2013

    The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau SAR Government presents the 24th Macau Arts Festival (MAF) with the aim of creating a platform for cultural exchange. This year, the Festival will open on 3 May and, for the period of one month, will feature thirty-four acts, half of which are local productions. This year’s Festival […]

    Debi Maksoodpuri and ‘Jugni’ singer Arif Lohar floor people on last day

    New Delhi : From Punjabi ‘lassi’ to the words of ‘Jugni’, it turned out to be three days full of vibrancy, color, cuisine and music as Delhiites reveled in the richness of Punjabi culture and spirit at the Punjabi Mela. The festival that started on April 12, wrapped up with heart winning performances by Punjabi […]

    Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar inaugurates the Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy

    MIT Pune : Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy (VSKA), was inaugurated by India’s Nightingale and Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar in a glittering event.  Lataji lit the auspicious lamp and declared the institute open with her mesmerizing chants of the Gayatri Mantra. Accompanied by Pandit  Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar, Meena Khadilkar and Music Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali […]

    Delhi to witness ‘jashn’ of Urdu poetry

    Urdu lovers are in for a treat as renowned poets from countries like the US and Japan besides India will converge in New Delhi on Friday and recite their verses at the annual ‘Jashn-e-Bahar’ poetic symposium. Poets like Waseem Barelvi and Javed Akhtar from the country will share the stage with Fahmida Riaz from Pakistan, […]