New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) 'Kabir Granthawali', edited by critic and Bhakti-Poetry expert Purushottam Agrawal will be launched on June 4 at the India International Centre in the Capital.
Varanasi (UP), May 31 (IANS) Artisans of GI-tagged woodcraft and zardozi work here have made 15 3-D miniature models of the new Parliament building.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) 'Amar Chitra Katha', which has a legacy of familiarising millions of children with Indian history and mythology through well-illustrated comics, recently launched two books under its 'The Pioneers of Progress' series that depicts the lives of Ardeshir & Pirojsha Godrej and Naval Godrej. In an interview, Preeti Vyas, CEO, Amar Chitra Katha tells IANS about their latest outing. Excerpts:
Srinagar, May 30 (IANS) Suhail Salim (30) from downtown Srinagar has embarked on a noble endeavour to preserve and promote Urdu literature in the enchanting valley of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Nikhil Chandwani has been celebrated as the most-read longform writer on Instagram globally, a truly stunning achievement. This title was officially given to him after he was named the Times Writer of the Year 2022.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) He says it had to be a memoir of faith...Despite the fact that he was abducted by a Taliban-affiliated group and kept in captivity for five years in Afghanistan. Even when every inch of his skin bore witness to his abductors' hatred.
Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) There is no question of compromising on the issue of protecting the harmony and secular heritage of Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday, asserting that hate politics will not be tolerated and the environment of fear will be eradicated.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) As the newly-inaugurated building of Parliament becomes the confluence of the country's ancient legacy with the principles of democracy for New India, it is also a proud moment for the art maestros behind the curtain.
Ranchi, May 28 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, who visited Jharkhand from May 24-26, said Ranchi's Raj Bhavan has once again mesmerised her.
After Amir Khusro, if anyone deserves the epithet of the Indian 'Renaissance Man', it was this 18th-century Urdu poet whose accomplishments spanned his language and literary form - fluency in several languages and dialects (which he could weld seamlessly in one couplet), writing the first prose work in Hindi (without any Persian or Arabic words), and compiling the first Urdu grammar.
Panaji, May 27 (IANS) Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai on Saturday bestowed the Jnanpith Award to noted writer from the coastal state, Damodar Mauzo, at a function in the Raj Bhavan here.
Beirut, May 27 (IANS) The Sursock Museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art has reopened after three years of repair to its building and collections damaged by massive port explosions in Beirut in 2020.
Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling has joked that Harry Potter turned to crack cocaine following the stresses his schoolboy adventures put on his life.
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Owing to its historical significance and enduring legacy, Vadnagar, located in Gujarat's Mehsana district, is set to enthral audiences with a two-part docuseries, 'Ananth Anaadih Vadnagar'.
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Sanoj Mishra, the writer and director of the controversial movie 'The Diary of West Bengal' has been served a legal notice by Kolkata Police and has been asked to be present at a city police station on May 30 for the purpose of questioning.
Varanasi, May 26 (IANS) The world's longest recorded song is now the 'Shri Ramcharitmanas', composed and recorded in a single track by BHU's vedic science teacher Jagadeesh Pillai.
London, May 26 (IANS) Erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan's 'Bedchamber Sword' had sold for more than 14 million pounds ($17 million) at an auction in London.
Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Acclaimed poet Munawwar Rana has been admitted to a hospital in Lucknow and is on ventilator support.
New York, May 25 (IANS) India-born entrepreneur and author Anu Sehgal has been honoured by New York City Mayor Eric Adams for promoting South Asian cultural literacy in the US.
Lucknow, May 23 (IANS) The City station, located in old Lucknow, is emerging as a favourite shooting location for filmmakers.
Srinagar, May 22 (IANS) Ganderbal district in central Kashmir is home to a remarkable artist whose creative talent has earned him global recognition.
India, known for its diversity and multi-religious society, has managed to achieve a unique unity and peaceful coexistence among its people, which is remarkable considering the challenges faced by many multi-religious societies around the world.