Tag: Culture

‘Everyone will acknowledge greatness Of Tamil language and culture, if people unite’: P Chidambaram

His remarks come days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Howdy Modi event in the US, had said the country's various languages are an important identity of its liberal and democratic society.

September 29, 2019

Visit Romancing Nomadism to unleash romantic wanderer within you

The Nomadic Art Fair was inaugurated on October 5, 2018, and is open for everyone till October 25.

October 21, 2018

Protection of human rights an important part of our culture: PM Modi

The PM was addressing the Silver Jubilee Foundation Day function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday.

October 12, 2018

Societies which love culture, tradition flourish: Jai Ram

Addressing a function of Mandi Mitra Mandal, Shimla here, Thakur said such celebrations provide an opportunity to the people of district Mandi to share a common platform to redress their common problems and ponder over the issues of mutual interest.

October 3, 2018

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