Culture

Grave of 16th century Kazakh politician, historian restored in Kashmir

New Delhi [India], Jan.26 (ANI): The grave of a 16th century Kazakh-origin military commander, politician and historian, Muhammad Haidar Dulati, who served under Mughal Emperor Humayun, has been restored by the Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

2018-01-26T11:15:52.791640+00:00 IST

Brexit is one of the greatest threats to women's rights: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, Brexit, which is the prospective withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, may pose one the greatest threats to women's rights and social inclusion.

2018-01-26T09:11:10.914565+00:00 IST

Delhi to host seminar on 'Stree-Shakti' in Indian context

New Delhi [India], Jan.26 (ANI): The Group of Intellectuals and Academicians (GIA), a forum of socially active professional women, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and Prajna Pravah, are jointly hosting a two-day national seminar on the theme of "Stree Shakti" or "Women Empowerment" here from tomorrow.

2018-01-26T08:39:35.865036+00:00 IST

Here are 7 secrets to meet success

New Delhi [India], Jan 25 (ANI): Meetings are an important part of work - an opportunity to touch base with colleagues, share information and create plans.

2018-01-25T11:41:03.606098+00:00 IST

Zee Jaipur Literature Festival to begin today

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Jan. 25 (ANI): The 11th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival is set to kick off today.

2018-01-25T05:01:20.687095+00:00 IST

Google Doodle marks Virgina Woolf's b'day

New Delhi [India], Jan 25 (ANI): Google, with its doodle on Thursday, marked the 136th birth anniversary of English author Virgina Woolf, one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century and a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device.

2018-01-25T00:05:27.641511+00:00 IST

Events to look forward to in Rajasthan this January, February

New Delhi [India], Jan 21 (ANI): Heading to Jaipur this winter for a break or for the most sought after Jaipur Literature Festival?

2018-01-21T06:52:53.942277+00:00 IST

Kohima hosts the first 'Naga Day'

Kohima (Nagaland) [India], Jan.18 (ANI): Nagas residing across India converged at Khuochiezie, a local ground in Nagaland capital Kohima to mark the first "Naga Day" for reconciliation and to redefine the idea of unity and togetherness.

2018-01-19T08:08:43.925947+00:00 IST

Kazakh artists take part in International Festival of Dance and Music

New Delhi [India], Jan.16 (ANI): During the recently held 8th International Festival of Dance and Music organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Kazakhstan's Aktobe Regional Philharmonic performed at the Kamani Auditorium here.

2018-01-16T14:08:04.061926+00:00 IST

Naga Day observed in Nagaland

Kohima (Nagaland) [India], January 11 (ANI): Naga people from various states of the country and Myanmar came together today to observe the Naga Day here to commemorate submission of the memorandum on the Naga rights to the Simon Commission in 1929.

2018-01-11T06:38:17.696955+00:00 IST

JKVM hosts Gaashtarukh-VI to save Kashmiri culture

New Delhi [India], Jan.10 (ANI): It is said that the language of a community becomes the tool for transmitting culture from one generation to the next, and history has been a witness that when a language is lost, culture and heritage are also largely lost.

2018-01-10T14:11:27.064738+00:00 IST

Hindi version of Swedish children books launched at Delhi World Book Fair 2018

New Delhi, Jan.9 (ANI): It was a memorable event for children present at the Children's Pavilion at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2018, as three famous Swedish children's books were released in Hindi by Ambassador of Sweden to India Klas Molin and renowned Swedish author Jujja Wieslander.

2018-01-09T14:00:27.468578+00:00 IST

French singer France Gall no more

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 08 (ANI): French pop-singer France Gall, who rose to fame in the 1960s, passed away after a two-year long battle with cancer.

2018-01-08T02:20:40.629084+00:00 IST

Google doodle celebrates Fearless Nadia's 110th birthday

New Delhi [India], Jan 08 (ANI): Google doodle on Monday celebrated the 110th birthday of Bollywood actress and stunt queen Mary Ann Evans, popularly known as Fearless Nadia.

2018-01-08T02:20:40.591572+00:00 IST

Sufi singer Ramaya Sheshta takes Kashmir on soulful journey

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], January 5 (ANI): The winters have come and there is no better companion than music to embrace Kashmir's 'heaven on earth' spirits.

2018-01-05T05:56:07.177330+00:00 IST

'Swan Lake' back to India with multi-city tour

New Delhi [India], Jan 4 (ANI): Following the resounding success of Swan Lake's premiere in September 2017, Navrasa Duende has now announced its plans to take the classic ballet to other cities of India.

2018-01-04T10:06:49.101943+00:00 IST

Simi Rajan, a teacher turned mural painter showcases her work

New Delhi [India], Jan 3 (ANI): Enchanting landscapes of nature always fascinated Simi Rajan - a teacher turned artist known for her Mural paintings.

2018-01-03T11:17:55.324710+00:00 IST

Anwar Jalapuri, who translated Gita in Urdu, passes away

New Delhi [India], January 2 (ANI): Renowned Urdu poet Anwar Jalalpuri died aged 71 on Tuesday, four days after suffering

2018-01-02T07:45:02.981689+00:00 IST

Ditch conventional gifting options: Virtual gifting on cards

New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): Gifting has always been the best way to express love, gratitude, appreciation and good wishes.

2017-12-30T00:06:59.336371+00:00 IST

'Bad Dad' rated as kids' most-craved book this Christmas

London [UK], Dec 24 (ANI): David Williams' Bad Dad has been announced as the most favourite book that kids would love to find under the tree this Christmas.

2017-12-24T10:31:58.042495+00:00 IST