Culture

Lonely deaths in crowded Japan

London [UK], Dec 1 (ANI): Kodokushi or 'Lonely death' has become an increasingly common phenomenon in Japan- a country with a large number of ageing population.

2017-12-01T10:21:58.324355+00:00 IST

Sachin Tendulkar-backed Smaaash opens in Delhi

New Delhi [India], Dec 1 (ANI): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar yesterday launched gaming and entertainment centre SMAAASH at Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj, Gurugram.

2017-12-01T10:09:28.002513+00:00 IST

Exhibition in Manipur helps local artisans reach international markets

Imphal (Manipur) [India], December 1 (ANI): Manipur trade and expo centre exhibition that was organised as a part of the Sangai festival in Imphal's Hapta Kangjeipung, provided hundreds of small artisans and weavers an opportunity to showcase their products to international buyers.

2017-12-01T07:42:12.117185+00:00 IST

Swiss patronage for Kerala artist Unnikrishnan C

New Delhi [India], Nov.30 (ANI-Businesswire India): In a first-of-its-kind patronage in the Indian art world courtesy avid collectors Richard and Adrienne Blum of Zug, emerging artist Unnikrishnan C. gets an opportunity to showcase his works at a solo exhibition in Switzerland in March 2018.

2017-11-30T13:04:20.315811+00:00 IST

Flower show steals show during Sangai Festival

Imphal (Manipur) [India], November 30 (ANI): An exotic flower show attracted an overwhelming number of visitors at the Sangai Festival in Hapta Kangjeibung venue.

2017-11-30T11:04:47.213233+00:00 IST

Kazakhstan to celebrate 26th Independence Day, warm ties with India in focus

New Delhi [India], Nov.30 (ANI): Bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and India will be in focus during the first week of December, when Kazakhstan observes and celebrates its 26th Independence Day in New Delhi.

2017-11-30T08:21:54.590806+00:00 IST

Technology, social media can take India's museum movement forward

New Delhi [India], Nov.28 (ANI): Clear strategies coupled with effective application of technology and social media can take the museum movement in India forward, an Indian-origin Australian expert has said.

2017-11-28T12:11:31.087203+00:00 IST

'Queen of Herbs' Tulsi, the natural cure for most diseases, says Patanjali's Acharya Bal Krishan

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], Nov 26 (ANI): 'Queen of Herbs' Tulsi is known for its healing powers.

2017-11-26T03:10:17.612456+00:00 IST

Jessica Szohr can't believe sexual assault allegations against Ed Westwick

London [England], November 25 (ANI): Defending her ex and 'Gossip Girl' co-star Ed Westwick, American actress Jessica Szohr said she was not ready to believe that the man she loved would ever sexually assault someone.

2017-11-25T12:42:59.531048+00:00 IST

Sufi festival attracting thousands in Ajmer

New Delhi [India], Nov 25 (ANI): Sufi artists from across the world have converged into Ajmer in Rajasthan for the 10th International Sufi Rang Festival 2017.

2017-11-25T10:31:01.782840+00:00 IST

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Addressing challenges surrounding road safety

New Delhi [India], Nov 22 (ANI): The growing cases of road crash accidents in the country highlight the urgency to overcome the challenges pertaining to road safety.

2017-11-22T13:48:48.718138+00:00 IST

Pres Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates Manipur's annual tourism extravaganza

Imphal (Manipur) [India], November 22 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the biggest annual tourism festival of Manipur - The Sangai Festival - Hapta Kangjeibung in Imphal on Tuesday.

2017-11-22T11:09:42.856746+00:00 IST

Artotel- Experiencing past through the lens of future

Bhiwadi (Rajasthan) [India], Nov 21 (ANI): The first in a series of experiences, Artotel- Edition 1 "Past through the Lens of the Future", a creative free play between talented young industrial designers and local artists from Rajasthan, was recently organised here.

2017-11-21T12:32:41.136642+00:00 IST

Nagaland Career Workshop, Job Mela conducted in Dimapur

Dimapur (Nagaland) [India], November 20 (ANI): A Nagaland Career Workshop and Job Mela was conducted at Agri Expo, 4th Mile, Dimapur.

2017-11-20T06:02:44.928806+00:00 IST

Now planning a planning a wedding is just a click away

New Delhi [India], Nov 18 (ANI): Most people dream of a beautiful wedding and grand wedding with family and friends and now wedding attire to entire gamut of services are just a click away.

2017-11-18T12:49:06.917661+00:00 IST

Tripura festival held in Bengaluru amidst much gaiety

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Nov 17 (ANI): Tripura cultural festival bought India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, to life by bringing unique culture and heritage of the North-eastern state to the city.

2017-11-17T12:10:14.610367+00:00 IST

Exclusive photo exhibition to celebrate Indira Gandhi's birth centenary

New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Over 200 archived images from Indira Gandhi's life will be available for public viewing at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust from November 21.

2017-11-17T09:12:03.609228+00:00 IST

Can gun violence be treated at par with public health crisis in U.S.?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): Even as researches claim that more than 30,000 people are killed in gun violence in the U.S. every year, the government is yet to treat gun injuries or deaths as a public health threat like in the case of AIDS or car crashes, reported news broadcaster NPR.

2017-11-16T11:53:49.631488+00:00 IST

Konnichiwa Japan: Cultural festival to celebrate Indo-Japan Friendly Exchange Year

New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): To celebrate 2017 as the year of friendly exchange between India and Japan, a cultural festival 'Konnichiwa Japan' will kick off on November 18 at DLF Place, Saket with an aim to commemorate and strengthen the ties between the two nations.

2017-11-15T11:24:18.072756+00:00 IST

Unveiled! First ever hijab-wearing Barbie designed after Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad

Washington DC [USA], November 14 (ANI): Barbie manufacturers Mattel, Inc. have revealed the first ever hijab-wearing Barbie doll modelled after Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad.

2017-11-14T09:32:29.508657+00:00 IST

Latinos less aware of rapid heart attack response

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 12 (ANI): Latinos are less likely to know what an automated external defibrillator (AED) is and who can use it, which could affect outcomes of sudden cardiac arrests in Latino neighborhoods, according to a preliminary research.

2017-11-11T23:37:39.058870+00:00 IST