Tag: Culture
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IGNCA introduces 5 PG diploma, 6 certificate courses for the first time
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has decided to introduce five diploma courses and six new Certificate Courses in art and culture and related subjects.
July 6, 2018 -
Taste of India served in Berlin at Indian Food Festival
The Indian embassy in Germany organised the second edition of Indian Food Festival at Berlin on 10 July, and claimed to have received an enthusiastic response. More than 3,000 people attended the event organised to promote and present a variety of Indian cuisine from different states and regions of India. An art exhibition and dance performances …
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June 12, 2018 -
Culture on stage
World Theatre Day saw a bouquet of Bengali plays in a variety of genres.
April 14, 2018 -
Newar Board works to preserve culture, tradition
Several initiatives have been taken by the West Bengal Newar Development & Cultural Board when it comes to preserving the community’s culture and tradition, office bearers of the Board have said. Talking to reporters, the chairman of the Board, Sunil Pradhan, said that since the formation of their board, several initiatives have been taken to …
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April 13, 2018 -
Finding common ground through blocks
Artists Shreya Dutta and Utpal Dutta have designed an interactive exhibition/ installation that attempts to bring people together through culture.
March 31, 2018 -
CM Naveen Patnaik launches SDC for 9 tribal dists
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched Special Development Council (SDC) for nine tribal dominated districts at a colourful function here today and termed it as a historic day to further conserve and ensure the socio-economic-cultural development of tribals of Odisha. Though the SDC have been constituted in all the nine districts and the Chairpersons with their …
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March 10, 2018 -
Mélange of culture
The Valley of Kathmandu is one of Asia’s loveliest sites. It is surrounded by tall hills and bounded on the north by the Himalayas. Nowhere in the world can one find the same concentration of art, culture and tradition that exists in the Kathmandu Valley. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is undoubtedly the most fascinating …
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February 4, 2018 -
Spotlight on traditional fashion, food, music at Assam fest
From artists like veteran singer Arun Das performing in Assamese to food stalls serving local cuisine, and models sashaying down the ramp in their traditional wear — Mekhela chador, the opening day of Rongali Festival was all about the celebration of Assam’s culture. The fourth edition of the fest commenced on Friday at the Srimanta …
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January 21, 2018 -
Angul Zilla Mahotsav flagged off
The three-day long Angul Zilla Mahostav was inaugurated last night by rural development minister Bikram Keshari Arukh. Except local MP and Talcher MLA, all the four MLAs ~ Mahesh Sahu , Rajani Kanta Singh,Susanta Behera and Sanjeev Sahu ~ attended the inaugural function. Addressing the gathering, minister Arukh said that Angul is rich in culture …
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January 20, 2018 -
Spiritual heritage
‘Devbhoomi’ Himachal Pradesh is said to be the abode of Gods and Goddesses. The state is a land of numerous pilgrimage centres and several Hindu temples. The famous Baijnath Shiva Temple at Baijnath in Kangra district is known to be one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva. At the temple, built in 1204 AD, …
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January 15, 2018 -
Anthropology at 100~I
The teaching of Anthropology in universities as a holistic study of humankind began in Europe and America late in the nineteenth century. In India the first department of anthropology was established at the University of Calcutta in 1921. Anthropology was introduced in the university in 1918 as part of the curriculum of Ancient history and …
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January 10, 2018 -
Surajkund International Crafts Fair from 2 February
Uttar Pradesh will be the theme state for 32nd Surajkund International Crafts Fair which would be organized at Surajkund, Faridabad from February 2 to 15, 2018. Apart from all other states, about two dozen countries would also participate in the fair. Haryana tourism minister, Ram Bilas Sharma said while the International Crafts Fair has a …
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January 1, 2018 -
Odisha, split tourism & culture dept, promote Odia language
The Odisha government today decided to split the tourism and culture department and take a slew of measures including setting up of an Odia Language Commission to spread and popularise the state language. The decision was taken at the meeting of the state Cabinet, which was held for the first time at Puri, instead of …
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December 26, 2017 -
Shift in trends
This year human resources business has taken considerable measures of soul seeking about the way culture, execution and learning and development issues were taken care of in organisations. The coming year is about to witness another huge inner move, but this time the attention is towards developing innovative learning platforms and how they are utilised …
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December 21, 2017 -
Group wedding held on frozen China-Russia border lake
Twenty couples held a group wedding on the frozen Khanka Lake located on the China-Russia border, the authorities said on Wednesday. Four couples came from Russia. Pavel Karasev and Elena Kazakova had been dating for five years before crossing the border for their wedding in Heilongjiang province, reports Xinhua news agency. “I have always wanted …
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December 20, 2017 -
Tagore’s revival of cultural links
Since time immemorial, India has maintained a cultural link with South-east Asia. But that was halted owing to multiple factors during the time of colonial intervention. This cultural link is said to have been revived and rebuilt by Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to that region, resulting in a permanent bond between them. It was through Rabindranath, …
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November 12, 2017 -
Echoes from the Indian desert
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to remain silent. A country that has sung the valour of mighty kings, chanted the bhaktiof Sufi saints and has crooned the saga of a rich cultural heritage, enjoys the privilege of having the oldest and the longest living cultural civilisation of …
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October 19, 2017