Roerich estate has 37 rare paintings of Russian painter
byShimla: The International Roerich Memorial Trust (IRMT), which manages Russian painter and philosopher Nicholas Roerich’s estate in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, has over…
Art & Heritage
‘Habib Tanvir: Towards an Inclusive Theatre’, tribute to a legendary artist
byNew Delhi: ‘Habib Tanvir: Towards an Inclusive Theatre’, a book on the life of the late veteran playwright and director and his contribution to…
Lets be Kind to the Britishers
byIndia is now celebrating its 66th Independence Day but we still have a lot to accomplish, and above all, a lot of thinking to…
Tibetan Monk-Musician Makes Music Across Cultures
byNew Delhi: Nawang Khechog, a nomadic tribal of Tibetan origin, has clung to his wooden flute for the last five decades since his family fled…
Documentary explores ‘Jana Gana Mana’ spirit
byMumbai: National anthems worldwide often become ritualised with its adherents paying little attention to the words or their underlying meaning. As India prepares to celebrate…
International theater festival in Shimla on cards – Anupam Kher
byShimla: To support and promote theater here, film personality Anupam Kher intends to hold an international theater festival by end of next year, besides…
2,000 Year Old Stupa Constructed by Indian Emperor Ashoka Restored in Tibet
byNangchen (China): Nestled in eastern Tibet and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, Nangchen is once again in the spotlight with the restoration of a 2,000-year-old…
Watercolour struggles to breathe in age of new media art
byBy Madhusree Chatterjee New Delhi: The dark silhouettes of fishing boats anchored on the edge of the water in a misty haze of brown,…
Himachal to promote handicrafts in Karnataka
byShimla: Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka have signed a deal for the sale of Himachali handicrafts and handlooms in the southern state, an official said…
Jazz musicians in Delhi mix new sounds with new venues
byBy Madhusree Chatterjee New Delhi: In the last three years, the jazz music scene in the national capital has seen a shift from festivals…