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An India-US link in Bharatanatyam’s journey
The kinship was quaint, spanning two continents and cultures. And yet American percussionist and Carnatic musician Douglas M. Knight jr. is one of the most important people in Bharatanatyam legend Thanjavur Balasaraswati’s illustrious household.
Read More »Cuban publishes book on history of ballet
A fascinating encyclopaedia on the history of ballet in the island nation of Cuba, from its first traces in the 18th century till date, has been launched after a rigorous research, the Prensa Latina
Read More »Opening up a treasure trove of Punjabi literature
Diplomat-writer Navdeep Suri opened a treasure chest of Punjabi literature with the launch of the “A Life Incomplete”, an English translation of his grandfather Nanak Singh’s iconic novel, “Adh Khidiya Phool” based on the
Read More »Jasraj feels reality shows have benefited classical music
The veteran vocalist Pandit Jasraj feels reality shows like “Indian Idol” have benefited Indian classical music and its artists. “The winner of reality shows like ‘Indian Idol’, who are hyped and for whom audience
Read More »Deepak Chopra’s ‘Kama Sutra’ launched in digital format
New Age guru Deepak Chopra’s “Kama Sutra and the Seven Spiritual Laws of Love,” a lavishly illustrated book, is now available across a number of digital E-Book & App platforms. The book is fully
Read More »Northeast musical fest enthralls Jamia crowd
An ensemble of amazing rock music, folk songs and dances from the northeast has enthralled the crowd at the Jamia Millia Islamia University here. Some 600 students Friday evening participated in the annual celebration
Read More »Graphic novels, urban blues & art thefts on book shelf
This weekend, the book cart rolls in light humour and racy stories. 1. “Stupid Guy Goes to India (Graphic movel)”; Written by Yukichi Yamamatsu/Translated into English by Kumar Sivasubramanian; Published by Blaft-Westland; Price Rs.395 In
Read More »Amish rules fiction roost, Steve Job bio falls a spot
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ biography yielded its first place to Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking Fast and Slow” in the non-fiction section of the bestseller list, while Amish Tripathi’s “Immortals of Meluha” was the top
Read More »Madhu Jain turns writer, set to launch book on Jammu and Kashmir
Handloom revivalist and designer Madhu Jain, who has been trying to resuscitate craftsmanship for the last 25 years, has turned writer. She is set to launch her first book, inpired by the arts and
Read More »India inspired design on sale at Sotheby’s
Indian inspirations will power Sotheby’s forthcoming auction ‘Inspired by India’, which will offer contemporary designs, photographs, textiles, ceramics, jewellery and furniture from May 8-15 in London, the auction house said Wednesday. The showcase-cum-auction will
Read More »Play it safe this Valentine’s Day!
In an attempt to promote a safe Valentine’s Day, an e-commerce portal has introduced a campaign offering condoms at Re.1. The offer, available on Snapdeal.com, is a reminder that Valentine’s Day should not just
Read More »London poet to make his acting debut in Tagore’s play
London-born poet and translator William Radice, who has transliterated several literary works of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, is making his acting debut in ‘Raja’, a play by the Bard of Bengal. “This is the
Read More »Sharjah Light Festival 2012 to begin Thursday
Sharjah’s ruler Sheikh Sultan Mohammed Al Qasimi will open the nine-day Sharjah Light Festival 2012 Thursday being organised by the emirate’s commerce and tourism development authority. A large number of dignitaries will attend the
Read More »Mumbai to host Global Pulses Conclave
The Global Pulses Conclave (GPC), the first such meet in India for the pulses industry and trade, will be held here next week, the organisers said Wednesday. The three-day event starting Feb 15 is
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