Amala Shankar: Living life to the lees
She was 94 when I last met her in her apartment in Ballygunge. Though a bit frail , she had been suffering from fever a few days ago Amala Shankar told me, she was as gracious as ever and was ready for a chat. What was striking was how simple she was, with no air despite being so famous in her heyday as a danseuse and choreographer and carried on her legacy till late into life.
Trying hand at one of the worlds oldest metal casting art
At a time when the Prime Minister of India urges everyone to be 'vocal for local', here is a first hand account by Nitin Waghela about the traditional Dokra art of West Bengal and how one can train with the artists who are facing the challenge of machine-made products
Kolkata-based humanitarian worker seeks survival package from Centre in open letter to PM Modi
Kolkata: Amid the havoc economic crisis created by the novel Coronavirus pandemic in India, Sundeep Bhutoria, a Kolkata and Rajasthan-based individual associated with many national and international NGOs, in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought a survival package 'at the earliest for the impoverished artisans, craftsmen and cultural workers of the country.'
Kolkata-based humanitarian worker seeks survival package from Centre in open letter to PM Modi
Kolkata: Amid the havoc economic crisis created by the novel Coronavirus pandemic in India, Sundeep Bhutoria, a Kolkata and Rajasthan-based individual associated with many national and international NGOs, in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought a survival package 'at the earliest for the impoverished artisans, craftsmen and cultural workers of the country.'
25th annual concert of Mentaid held in Kolkata
Kolkata: The 25th annual concert of Mentaid was held at Madhusudan Mancha in the city last week.
Jogen Chowdhury and Goutam Ghose to steer socio-cultural city NGO The Bengal
Kolkata: Eminent painter Jogen Chowdhury has taken charge as the President of The Bengal, a socio-cultural organisation, along with ace filmmaker Goutam Ghose as the Working President. Chowdhury stepped into the shoes of late litterateur Nabaneeta Dev Sen.
111-ft long mural of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled at Metro Rail Bhawan
Kolkata: An 111-foot-long mural of Mahatma Gandhi along with icons representing the cultural heritage of Bengal was unveiled at the Metro Rail Bhavan recently by Metro Railway General Manager Manoj Joshi in the presence of senior officers and staff.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation inks cultural collaboration with Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage, UK
Kolkata: Kolkata-based literary, performing arts and cultural organisation, Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF), and Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage (Sampad), UK, recently formalised an agreement to collaborate and promote cultural exchanges and jointly organize events and cultural activities in India and Birmingham, UK.
Prabha Khaitan Womans Voice Award 2019 shortlists emerging writers
Kolkata: The Oxford Bookstore and Prabha Khaitan Foundation Womans Voice Award (PKWVA) recently announced the shortlist for the second edition of the Award. The winner for 2019 would be announced at a function on Jan 18 at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) 2020. Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) and AKLF would be the co-presenters of PKWVA.
Indian social activist and cultural patron Sundeep Bhutoria meets Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali in Oslo
Oslo/IBNS: Indian social welfare activist and cultural patron Sundeep Bhutoria on Tuesday met Ethiopian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize Winner 2019 Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali at the Nobel Peace Prize 2019 Award Ceremony in the Norwegian capital of Oslo.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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