Speaking about her journey, Mukherjee said she has been practising the craft for over 40 years and has trained at least 20,000 women across Birbhum district. She added that she remains actively involved in her work to this day.
"This tradition has been very important to me... I have also performed Ghazals, Qawwalis, folk songs of Braj, Bhajans, Mewati, and Doha Dhani..." said Mewati.
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 24: Not many may be aware that before Surat rose to prominence as a global diamond hub, Navsari held that prestigious position. For decades, Navsari was renowned for its skilled gem artists whose craftsmanship added brilliance and value to diamonds trad
The full-dress rehearsal for the 2026 Republic Day parade was held on Saturday in front of the Assembly building in Lucknow, where senior district officials were in attendance. During the rehearsal, the contingents of the participating forces, schoolchildren, and artists impressed everyon
Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and Cine Artiste Welfare Trust (CAWT) on Friday honoured veteran actor Arun Govil, who became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 2024.
Praising Varun's performance, Karan wrote, "Has to be said... the reason why it's called a virtual world! Real will always score and prove the noise on social media as defunct! You can troll an artist for his smile but then he laughs when the film releases to packed houses and he receives pu
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 23: Viceroy Properties has unveiled Versova, Once Upon A Shoreline, a thoughtfully curated coffee table book that documents the layered history, lived-in culture and creative spirit of Versova, one of Mumbai's most evocative coastal neighbourhoods.
In the heart of Uttar Pradesh lies Moradabad, a city where generations of artisans have shaped molten metal into fine brassware. For decades, these artisans honed their skills in family-run workshops, often unknown to the world beyond their towns, according to a release.
New Delhi [India], January 22: Odisha's rich folk heritage was celebrated through music, movement, and traditional theatre at "Bhanja Mati Ra Mahak - A Journey Through Odisha's Folk Rhythms," a two-day cultural festival that paid tribute to the creative soil of Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja. Th
Mohali (Punjab) / Chandigarh [India], January 22: North India's entertainment ecosystem received a significant boost with the launch of Smarters Music Studio, a technology-driven music and post-production facility that opened in Mohali today, offering artists and filmmakers access to interna
New Delhi [India], January 21: As the nation marks Republic Day, personal style becomes a quiet yet powerful expression of pride and cultural identity. This year, Nykaa Fashion curates a special Homegrown Heroes edit, spotlighting its top picks from Indian brands that blend heritage, craftsm
In an interview with ANI, Sculptor Rahul Sharma says, "I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts 4-year degree from Jammu University. I have been working for the past three years. The government has made efforts to encourage cultural activities, languages, and traditional outfits. In addit