Alice in Wonderland & her continuing cross-cultural adventures (IANS Column: Bookends)
By Vikas Datta
It was a zany tale, spun on a somnolent summer afternoon boat ride in 1862 to entertain three young girls, but went on to become an abiding literary and cultural landmark that influenced James Joyce, Vladimir Nabokov, Salvador Dali, Walt Disney, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, and Tim Burton, among others.
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Art/Culture/Boo General 07:14 PMFrom Bhiwani's bylanes to London's Nehru Centre, a journey with strokes
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Art/Culture/Boo Cinema/Showbiz 06:54 PMGoa Environmental Film Festival kicks off with 'The Elephant Whisperers'
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'Kabir Granthawali' to be launched on June 4 in Delhi
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.
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Varanasi artisans make miniature models of new Parliament
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.
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Comic books capture interest of a wide range of audiences, from children to adults: Amar Chitra Katha CEO
By Vishnu Makhijani
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:
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Unveiling Kashmir's literary gems: Suhail Salim and his 'Koh-e-Maran'
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.
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Nikhil Chandwani now world's most-read longform writer on Instagram
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.
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Moderate Muslims must raise voice against terrorism in name of Islam: Pakistani author Shahbaz Taseer
By Sukant Deepak
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.
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Won't allow texts and lessons that poison children's minds, Siddaramaiah assures writers
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.
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The sculptor of murals in the new Parliament building
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.
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Secrets of Prez Murmu's old address: Ranchi's 9-decade-old Raj Bhavan
By Shambhu Nath Chaudhary
Ranchi, May 28 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, who visited Jharkhand from May 24-26, said Ranchi's Raj Bhavan has once again mesmerised her.
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'Insha': Urdu poetry's 'enfant terrible' - or its unsung prodigy? (IANS Column: Bazm-e-Ghazal)
By Vikas Datta
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.
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Goan writer Damodar Mauzo conferred with Jnanpith Award
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.
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Iconic Beirut museum reopens after 3-yr repair due to port blasts
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.
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Jo jokes Harry Potter turned to crack due to stress of being 'the chosen one'
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.
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Lyricist Manoj Muntashir to host docuseries on thriving Mauryan era town in Gujarat
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'.
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Writer, director of 'The Diary of West Bengal' summoned by Kolkata Police
Art/Culture/Books Cinema/Showbiz Focus General Human Interest/Society Immigration/Law/Rights 02:26 PMKolkata, 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.
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Recording Ramcharitmanas is BHU teacher's Guinness feat
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.
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Tipu Sultan's sword fetches over $17 million at London auction
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.
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Poet Munawwar Rana critically ill
Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Acclaimed poet Munawwar Rana has been admitted to a hospital in Lucknow and is on ventilator support.
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NYC Mayor honours India-born woman for promoting cultural literacy
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.
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Favourite for film shootings, this railway station to get a makeover
Lucknow, May 23 (IANS) The City station, located in old Lucknow, is emerging as a favourite shooting location for filmmakers.
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Meet the artist from Ganderbal who creates unique art using rock powder
Srinagar, May 22 (IANS) Ganderbal district in central Kashmir is home to a remarkable artist whose creative talent has earned him global recognition.
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The syncretic culture of India
Arshia Malik
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.
