Art and Culture

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar unveils 4th Edition of Wisdom Speaks

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar recently launched the fourth edition of Wisdom Speaks - a trilingual multi-disciplinary-peer-reviewed journal published by Indian National Forum of Art and Culture (INFAC), a premier non-profit working for the promotion and invigoration of art and culture in India since 2005.

by Trans World Features November 27, 2019

The City of Chicago designates 2020 as the Year of Chicago Music

Chicago/IBNS: Chicagos Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Commissioner Mark Kelly, Grammy and Oscar Award-winning artist Che Rhymefest Smith and many other civic, arts and music leaders on Friday announced plans to designate 2020 as the Year of Chicago Music.

by Trans World Features October 19, 2019

Music museum: You are with the band

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles reveals the history, art, creativity and technology of American music. The museum is now partnering Bengaluru-based Indian Music Experience (IME), Indias first interactive music museum. SPAN writer Michael Gallant reports

by Trans World Features October 18, 2019

Chicago : Life of the Drama in City of Big Shoulders

2019 is Year of Theatre in Chicago which for nearly four decades now draws audience with a half-price program called Hot Tix. Sujoy Dhar reports on the yearlong celebration in the city known for its diverse creative clans

by Trans World Features October 15, 2019

Gurgaon's The Art Lounge showcases dying batali art of Bengal and Kerala mural paintings

New Delhi: Thanks to Art Lounge Nirvana, art aficionados in the National Capital Region (NCR) were able to catch a glimpse of two distinct art forms from the eastern and southern parts of the country.

by Trans World Features October 02, 2019

Expert on muslin urges young textile enthusiasts at JDBI to protect the rich Bengal legacy

Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS) The young generation of Indians should understand the legacy of Indias rich heritage in textiles and rise up to protect the dying traditions and revive the fabled craft of fine muslin, said top design-historian and author Dr Sonia Ashmore while addressing the students of textile science, clothing and fashion studies of J.D.Birla Institute (JDBI) here Wednesday.

by Trans World Features September 13, 2019

India and USA: Vanishing Mysteries

The art of magic has a long history in Indian culture, and has shaped the popular imagination of India as a "land of magic." American magicians have visited India searching for magic for centuries, and Indian magicians have performed in the U.S. as well. U.S. Fulbright Nehru scholar Dr. Shreeyash Palshikar who delivered a Talk on Vanishing Mysteries: Magical Connections Between India and America in Kolkata recently, mourns the lack of patronage to the street magicians. Subhashish Roy

by Trans World Features September 02, 2019

Odishi Guru Urmila Bhaumik presents Vande Nrityam 2019 in Kolkata

Kolkata, July 2: Noted Odissi Guru Urmila Bhaumik presented Vande Nrityam 2019 at Rabindra Sadan celebrating the pre 20th year of her institution recently.

by Trans World Features July 03, 2019

Chicago 2019: Where global architectural thoughts converge

Chicago Architecture Biennial, the largest architecture and design exhibition in North America, is returning to the city in September for over three months. This year, India too has a significant presence at the event that marks Chicago as the cultural capital of USA. Sujoy Dhar reports

by Trans World Features June 28, 2019

Protyusha Mitra to present her first solo exhibition, Casement, from Apr 7

Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Protyusha Mitra shall present her 1st solo exhibition, Casement, from Apr 7 at White Box Janus, 187 Park Street.

by Trans World Features April 04, 2019

Looking towards a future where there is a wonderful synergy of words and music, says young vocalist Samikshan

Samikshan, is a young talent from Bengal who is trying to make it big in the Mumbai music industry. Here is the young talent in a conversation with Subhojit Roy

by Trans World Features March 09, 2019

Fonts matter: Choose them wisely for a good first impression says graphic designer Subhamay Basu

You may want to be a graphic designer, owner of a start-up company, the go-to person in the office for making the project presentations, thinking of leaving your job planning to open a boutique or a restaurant whoever you are in this list there is one thing that you need pay more attention than you already do! And that is the choice of FONTS.

by Trans World Features February 05, 2019

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya to unveil Santoor Ashram Foundation for Global Music Promotion in Los Angeles

Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): Sultan of Santoor, Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya in a statement said he is opening the first ever Centre of Excellence in Los Angeles, California, United States of America in 2019.

by Trans World Features December 28, 2018

Rhitom Sarkar, slide guitar artist, is keen to take his melody to a wider audience

Born to musician parents Rhitom Sarkar, a child prodigy, started with Indian classical music but soon he veered towards playing the guitar because of the instrument's musical appeal akin to vocal due to its ability to glide. His innovative mind searched for ways and means to incorporate the finer nuances of Indian music in his guitar. An MBA in System Administration, B.SC (Hons) in Computer science, he has also completed M.MUS/Sangeet Bhaskar (Guitar-classical), and is a Gold Medalist (First Class First). Sarkar shares his musical journey with Subhojit Roy, co- founder Connections PR.

by Trans World Features December 28, 2018

Yellow and Violet : An artist's impression of the colours that stand poles apart

A graphic designer, owner of Graphite Studio and Artistic Director, Janus White Cube, Subhamay Basu, talks about how his reconciliation with the colours yellow and purple.

by Trans World Features December 28, 2018

Kolkata needs more art spaces for young artists, says White Cube art gallery director Subhamay Basu

by Trans World Features December 08, 2018

Prabha Khaitan Foundation and British Council sign collaboration on arts

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation - Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) - and the British Council on Sunday signed a formal agreement on arts to work together to promote art and culture of the two countries in India and United Kingdom.

by Trans World Features October 15, 2018

Mexico confers top Mexican honour on distinguished Indian personalities

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Embassy of Mexico in India marked the celebrations of Mexicos National Day in New Delhi recently with the conferment of the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle on three distinguished Indian personalities.

by Trans World Features September 18, 2018

Indian vocalist wins second prize in the Maqom Art International Forum in Uzbekistan

New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS) Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan from India won second prize worth of USD 7000 in the 1st Maqom Art International Forum in Shakhrisabz city of Uzbekistan this month.

by Trans World Features September 13, 2018

Uzbekistan culture days kicked off in Delhi

New Delhi, Sept 13: The Day of Uzbekistans Culture is underway in India from September 10 to 14 with the opening ceremony at PravasiBharatiya Kendra (MEA) with a colourful performance of Uzbek music and dance by the delegation of Uzbekistan.

by Trans World Features September 13, 2018

Arpita Akhanda to hold her multi dimensional 'A Walk Over Senses' exhibition in Kolkata

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IBNS): Kolkata will soon witness a unique exhibition by Arpita Akhanda, which will consist of a series of performances, installation and video pieces where she used her own body as a site for exploring the fragility and strength of the human condition under stress of our contemporary society and their conflicts.

by Trans World Features September 12, 2018

India Day parade energizes downtown Toronto

Toronto, Aug. 21 (IBNS): Toronto's downtown turned into a celebration square on Sunday for India's 72nd Independence Day as Panorama India, with the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, hosted the 19th India Day Grand Parade at Nathan Phillips Square.

by Trans World Features August 21, 2018

The SAS Trio along with Garfa Mitrayan stage Tagores dance drama Kaalmrigaya

Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): It took Subhodip Chakraborty, Ayon Mukhopadhyay and Satabdi Archarya, the three pillars of The SAS Trio, almost two years to bring to stage their first production, Rabindranath Tagores dance drama Kaalmrigaya.

by Trans World Features August 18, 2018

Journey through the frames of India

Roger Chen, a Canadian diplomat, presented his photographic show titled Devotion- A Journey through India in Delhi recently. Piyush Prakash speaks to the lensman who captured some candid moments of people and their many moods.

by Trans World Features July 31, 2018

Classical vocalist Sohini Roychowdhury enthralls audience with her mellifluous singing

Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): Classical singer Sohini Roychowdhury entranced the audience with her mellifluous renditions at an evening concert organised recently in Kolkata.

by Trans World Features July 30, 2018

Defined by Dance

Fulbright scholar Swarnamalya Ganesh highlights the importance of combining art with education and research for a life of continued learning, finds SPAN writer Paromita Pain

by Trans World Features June 08, 2018

Kolkata: Cultural organisation presents 100th stage enactment of Tagore's dance drama

Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Kolkata-based cultural organisation Garfa Mitrayan presented their 100th stage enactment of Rabindranath Tagores dance drama Chandalika recently.

by IBNS June 05, 2018

Power Publishers and Motion Pictures to work on web series and short film projects

Kolkata, Jun 2 (IBNS): Power Publishers and Motion Pictures, the media and film division of Kolkata-based Power Publishers is venturing into the arena with web series and short film projects.

by IBNS June 02, 2018

World premiere of Raag Ganga by santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya to be held in Kolkata

Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, who created Raag Ganga, will hold its world premiere on June 18, just prior to World Music Day (June 21).

by IBNS May 28, 2018

Punishment follows crime

Oral traditions in India are full of stories of hell and the terrible punishments that await the wrong-doers after death. When these basically moral lessons are found evocatively portrayed in printed versions, they throw startling insights into a peoples imagery and thoughts , finds Ranjita Biswas

by Trans World Features April 24, 2018