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Why ex-NSD director Anuradha Kapur says actors are not abandoning theatre for films
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Why ex-NSD director Anuradha Kapur says actors are not abandoning theatre for...

New Delhi: People have to earn a living, even actors. And what is wrong if National School of Drama (NSD) pass outs go to Mumbai looking for work? In a country that has very few theatre repertories, what choice do they have? she asked.The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winning director Anuradha Kapur,...
Rhythm of recovery: The science behind music therapy
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Rhythm of recovery: The science behind music therapy

Guwahati, May 18: When you are feeling down and put on your favourite song, it acts like a mood booster, lifting your spirits and bringing joy. It's like a mini-miracle, right? It acts as a placebo effect in our minds, altering our mood. Believe it or not, we are using music therapy in our...
Kolkata celebrates Rongali Bihu
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Kolkata celebrates Rongali Bihu

Guwahati, May 13: The spring season brings the festive mood, and the celebration vibe transcends geographical boundaries. To enhance this atmosphere, the Kolkata Assamese Cultural Association (KACA) hosts cross-cultural presentations of art, literature, music, and more. This 16-year-old KACA has...
Indian Open polo champ & Jaipur scion Padmanabh Singh named
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Indian Open polo champ & Jaipur scion Padmanabh Singh named 'Icon of India'

New Delhi, May: Acclaimed polo player and head of the royal family of the erstwhile Jaipur State, Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, has been declared the newest Icon of India by The Leela. The great-grandson of Jaipur's last ruler, Sawai Man Singh II, Padmanabh Singh is the son of Rajasthan's...
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'Beyond The Frames' dwelled in artistic flair

New Delhi, April 29: With a forte of realistic art and thematic portraits, renowned figurative artist Kamal Devnatha will showcase his latest art piece, "Beyond The Frames" in his 15th solo exhibition. The exhibition will commence from 1st May to 5th May at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat...
Celebrating 75 years of Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society
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Celebrating 75 years of Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society

New Delhi, April 18: As the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) commemorates its 75th year of enriching Singapore's cultural landscape, the much anticipated SIFAS Festival of Arts, continues to captivate audiences till May 1, 2024, in Singapore. The celebration by SIFAS is jointly...
In search of Indianness
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In search of Indianness

New Delhi, April: India’s cultural consciousness is embedded with pearls of heritage carried forward through generations in the form of folk art. Stories from epics such as Mahabharata, Ramayana and Panchatantra are prominently illustrated and propagated by Patuas (Pattachitra artists) and...
Celebrate Eid with Chef Kunal Kapur
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Celebrate Eid with Chef Kunal Kapur's Recipes

New Delhi, April 8: As we draw near to Eid-ul-Fitar, a joyous occasion that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is the time for get together with family and friends where food plays a central role. To enhance this celebration, Chef Kunal Kapur recommends traditional dishes like Hyderabadi...
7th Bahrain International Jazz Festival to be held on April 26
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7th Bahrain International Jazz Festival to be held on April 26

New Delhi, April 1: Bahrain’s International Jazz Festival, the kingdom’s premier celebration of jazz music, is set to return for its 7th edition, taking place on April 26, at Royal Golf Club, in Al Mazrowiah, Bahrain. Under the theme "Jazz For All, All For Jazz," Bahrain’s International Jazz...
Holi delights
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Holi delights

New Delhi, March 15: As we draw closer to another year of Holi festivities, let's scramble our dishes and show off our culinary skills once again. To make this festival of love, colour, and spring even more memorable, brings you some delectable treats from experts to help you celebrate. ...
Uncover unexplored rhythms
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Uncover unexplored rhythms

New Delhi, March 9: After a resounding celebration of diverse street-style percussion music and starting a meaningful cultural conversation around the art form in its debut edition last year, the Mahindra Percussion Festival is returning for its second edition. In a grander ode to percussion...
Raga to Rock
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Raga to Rock

New Delhi, Feb 15: IPRS is set to launch its nationwide campaign, "My Music, My Rights," through an engaging and insightful event titled, "Raga to Rock," on February 15, 2024. This initiative seeks to spark a national dialogue on the inherent value of music and the necessity of supporting the...
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