New York teen sensation Urjani De shines at New York Puja Association's Cultural Programme 2024
New York: Urjani De, a second-generation Indian teenager based in New York City, captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performance at the cultural programme of the New York Puja Association 2024.
My bid to internationalise Shatatantri Veena among next generation pays off: Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya on his return from US Tour
Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, one of India's most celebrated and pioneering Santoor maestros, recently returned from a landmark tour of the United States.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation explores global partnerships in Hawaii for art, culture, literature and sustainability
Kolkata: In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration, Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) recently visited the prestigious East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to discuss potential partnerships.
Bengaluru-based Param Foundation unveils plan for centre to promote science, art and culture
Bengaluru: Param Foundation, a not-for-profit community-driven social organisation based in Bengaluru, has unveiled plans for a multi-experience, trans-disciplinary centre aimed at promoting experiential learning, history, art, culture, and collaboration.
14,000 Indian tribal children set Guinness record by lending voice to national anthem's epic version
Kolkata: An epic version of the Indian National Anthem conceptualized by Grammy winner Ricky Kej with Kolkata-based cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria as the associate producer has set a new landmark by entering the Guinness Book of World records as the "Largest Singing Lesson".
Uzbekistan's historic city of Samarkand will host the UNESCO General Assembly 2025
In 2025, the unique historic city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan will host the UNESCO General Assembly.
Kolkata to remember singer KK on Aug 25 with musical night by Alive India Music Foundation
Alive India Music Foundation will host a heartfelt musical night tribute to late singer KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath) on Aug 25 at the Science City Main Auditorium.
Include literature in CSR initiatives: cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria writes to PM Modi
Social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to include 'Literature' as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity for corporates.
Legendary Shatatantri Veena player Tarun Bhattacharya presents one of his overseas disciples to the music connoisseurs of Kolkata
Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, a Shatatantri Veena (Santoor) legend, has consistently championed the promotion of young musicians.
Reviving one of Indias oldest instruments Shatatantri Veena my priority, says santoor exponent Tarun Bhattacharya in NY
In a recent musical fusion at TNC, Huntington, New York, audiences were treated to a mesmerizing collaboration featuring young musicians from the Indian Diaspora and Latin America and leading them was India’s global music ambassador Tarun Bhattacharya.
Time-travel to 1930s Hollywood with portraitist George Hurrell's show in Washington, DC
From the enigmatic Greta Garbo and the blisterning pair of Clark Gable and Joan Crawford to a bare-torsoed sex symbol Johnny (Tarzan) Weissmuller, Washington, D.C.'s National Portrait Gallery celebrates Hollywood of the 1930s with a 10-month-long show of iconic movie portrait photographer late George Hurrell. Sujoy Dhar takes a trip down the classic black and white world of dramatic light and evocative compositions
Christ Church of Mhow in Madhya Pradesh completes 200 years, celebrations follow
Christ Church of Mhow (now Dr Ambedkar Nagar) in Madhya Pradesh is a reflection of the town’s 19th century architectural gems, writes Major General Binoy Poonnen, AVSM, VSM.
We have brought the full band experience to Canada, says singer Somlata touring with her troupe during Durga Puja
Popular Bengali singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, who rose to fame with songs like 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree', and The Aces band have successfully concluded their Canada tour during the Durga Puja, marking a significant moment during the festive season. Organizations such as Krishti - Bengali Cultural Society of Edmonton (on Oct 20), Amar Pujo Toronto (on Oct 21), UTSAV Bengali Association of London Ontario (on Oct 22), A2 Events, Purple Volt Events of Halifax (on Oct 27), and Amra Sabai of Calgary Association (on Oct 28) hosted the band in their respective cities. They collaborated with the organizers and event partner, Twinkle Starz Events and Probashe Bengalir Adda which aim to reach out to the Bengali diaspora in Canada, particularly the younger generation. The tour's entertainment quotient energized the Bengali expatriates in Canada. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das in conversation with Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Chaltabagan Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata takes off amid dance and drum beats
The Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals in the world which earned the Intangible Cultural Heritage tag of Humnaity by UNESCO, has started in Bengal this year with a bang. Chaltabagan Durga Puja, one of the most popular pujas in Kolkata, too started the Durga Puja festivities with a gala function at the ITC Royal Bengal that was attended by eminent citizens Kolkata and members from the foreign diplomatic corps.
Asansol Church in West Bengal gets a facelift; adds to the spiritual ambiance
Asansol: A renovated church at Chelidanga, in Asansol’s railway colony of West Bengal, named after St John The Apostle was formally blessed recently at an auspicious function attended by the Bishop and parish priests.
Art can cohabit with bureaucracy, says famous art critic Achille Bonito Oliva as Delhi hosts Italy's Farnesina collection
New Delhi: Art can cohabit with bureaucracy and be more political than cultural, said renowned Italian art critic Achille Bonito Oliva as New Delhi's Bikaner House threw open a grand show of contemporary Italian art from May 26.
Ruskin Bond unveils creative diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya
Ruskin Bond unveiled a diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya M Bhutoria of Kolkata. The diary was unveiled in Mussoorie in the presence of her father Sundeep Bhutoria.
Grammy-winning Ricky Kej curates unique caller tune themes for Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation
Kolkata/IBNS: Ricky Kej, India’s three-time Grammy award winning music composer and the man behind the signature caller tune of Prabha Khaitan Foundation(PKF), has once again curated twelve unique pieces of music to be used by the Foundation as its `Music of the Month’ across all the events, social media platforms and as communications pan-India and overseas.
Assams bellwether festival Bihu goes global with Guinness Records entry
Entering into the Guinness Book of World Records, Bihu, the famous indigenous festivals of Assam, is going global as around 11,300 Bihu performers scripted history on April 13 with the largest Bihu performance accompanied by Bihu dhol presentation at a single venue at Guwahati's Sarusajai stadium.
Muskaan hosts puppet show and interactive session with Mumbai-based puppeteer
Kolkata/TWF: Muskaan, a joint initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust, has organised a puppet show followed by an interactive session with Puppeteer Shreedevi Sunil who came all the way from Mumbai.
Woven heritage
The reputation of India’s textiles, weaving traditions and production skill of craftsmen harks back to many centuries. Reading on Textiles, an anthology of articles published through 75 years of the arts magazine Marg, is a tribute to this heritage, says Ranjita Biswas.
Behala Art Fest: Do not miss this street art festival if you are in Kolkata for the weekend
Although a baby compared to one of India’s most established street arts festival – the Kala Ghoda Festival of Mumbai – the Behala Art Fest promises to be as interesting with its wide range of programmes and cross-cultural presentations.
In memory of single screen
Noted photographer Bijoy Chowdhury's annual calendar is a tribute to a fading era of watching movies in single screen theatres. The award-winning lensman and documentary filmmaker's calendar is a collection of black and white images capturing the vignettes of Kolkata's iconic showhouses breathing their last.
'Probashir Pronaam' tugs at the cultural heartstrings of NRIs
Kolkata: A cultural event “Probashir Pronaam: A Tribute to the elderly” held at the G D Birla Sabhaghar brought together residents and non-resident Indians, especially overseas Bengalis, to pay rich tributes to the glorious golden musical generation of Bengal and also reiterated their love and support for the senior citizens of Kolkata.
Woven with a royal legacy
It is the design on the Maheshwari sari, which draws inspiration from the eponymous fort, the Narmada river and the local flora, which makes it unique, writes Uttara Gangopadhyay
Yatish Kumars passion for literature revs up Hindi literary scene in India
Yatish Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Braithwaite & Company Ltd, a seasoned poet, author and literati, has been promoting Hindi poetry and literature across India.
Musically, I am trying to learn more, my work will not stop: Anup Jalota
Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota feels that aspiring singers should learn classical music to bring something strong to the table. IBNS-TWF correspondent Suman Das caught up with the popular Bhajan singer in Mumbai on his birthday (July 29) recently
Prabha Khaitan Foundation revs up literary and cultural cachet with UK collaborations
Kolkata-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) has entered into collaborations with prestigious UK-based organisations and institutions to expand its sphere of cultural, literary and social activities and connect with a wider audience beyond India.
Vasant Utsav by PKF to welcome spring was an ode to late kathak exponent Birju Maharaj
Spring blooms a smile in Nature. Spring blooms joy in the human heart. Theres a fragrance of happiness all around. Green, red, orange, yellow, pink, blue, and violet the abundance of colours during spring calls for a celebration with song and dance.
PKF's 3-day boutique festival of love enriches Valentine's Day season with literary ferment
Valentine's Day was perfect for an exclusive festival on love, Chasing Love, presented by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation. The 3-day virtual boutique literature festival was online thanks to the pandemic and was pre-recorded for a seamless quality watch. The seven sessions with 26 speakers was curated by author and literature festival director Shinie Antony.
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