Arts/Books

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - From the tender age of three, Shinjini Kulkarni's life revolved around dance. Growing up as the granddaughter of the renowned Pt. Birju Maharaj, she witnessed the God-like stature her grandfather enjoyed in the world of dance.

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY– The exhibition ‘Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE will run from July 21 to November 13, 2023, at the Met, here. A special preview and reception to celebrate the opening of

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - When Amitav Ghosh, Jnanpith Award-winning writer, was visiting the Low Library in Columbia University, he realized how America, and not Britain alone, was so deeply entrenched in the opium trade imposed upon China in the 19th

Photo : Visitors enjoy the exhibits India-West Staff Reporter BOCA RATON, FL - The Boca Raton Museum of Art’s latest exhibition is, "Sri Prabha: Resonator-Reanimator," on view from June 14 to October 22. Sri Prabha, the mastermind behind these site-specific installations, combines

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - While writing on/interviewing several authors who have won major awards, a name would come up repeatedly in the conversation -- Rahul Soni. They insisted that the work would not have in its current avatar if Soni

PARIS - Milan Kundera, the celebrated author whose works straddled the realms of French and Central European literature, passed away at the age of 94 in Paris on July 11. Known for his profound philosophical reflections on the human condition

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Choreographer Nishant Bhat, who is all set to embark on a new artistic journey with the music video 'Mere Sanam Ke Khwaab’, shared his long-time desire to learn from the legendary Kathak master late Birju Maharaj,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Ace choreographer Shiamak Davar on July 10 celebrated the 25th anniversary of his prestigious National Film Award win for the iconic Bollywood film 'Dil To Pagal Hai'. Taking to social media, he shared a throwback picture of

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Here is a collection of captivating tales available on Audible, including literary classics, folktales, fairy tales, and fables spoken by famous people. Little Baby Bum: Time to Dream (Series 1) Written by: Angela Salt and Narrated by: Sian

Get ready to be captivated, and let the storm of love engulf you in its irresistible embrace on Pocket FM Devil Se Shaadi In a surprising twist, Ishqi, initially scared of the arrogant and feared Rajveer, finds herself married to him against

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The most well-known Indian name in Non-Fungible Tokens having earned around 3.9ETH when he minted his first NFT ‘Frida Toy Face’ in February 2021, artist Amrit Pal Singh smiles and says that he is the kid

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The chronicler of Delhi, Swapna Liddle, has come out with a new book that, in the words of William Dalrymple, "finally supersedes Percival Spear's classic, 'Twilight of the Mughals'." Taking a majestic sweep through the years 1803,

JAIPUR, (IANS) - Lucky Bisht, who has been a Jaipur student and who received the prestigious award of India's Best NSG Commando in 2009, is basking in pride as Simon & Schuster, is releasing his gripping biopic titled 'R.A.W. Hitman:

Rethinking Meditation: Buddhist Meditative Practice in Ancient and Modern Worlds by David L. McMahan, Oxford Univ Press, 264 pages, July 28, 2023 A dizzying array of meditation practices have emerged in the long and culturally diverse history of Buddhism. Yet if

Here are some India stories worth reading. Who Killed Moosewala? The Spiralling Story of Violence in Punjab By Jupinderjit Singh On 29 May 2022, Sidhu Moosewala, a rising star of Punjabi hip-hop with more than 30 million followers across various social media platforms,

By VIKAS DATTA A young woman who wants to use an unexpected legacy to revive an Australian outback town, a retired professor saddled with the responsibility of taking six children to safety through Nazi-invaded France, a dying salesman determined to repay

By KAVYA DUBEY NEW DELHI - Rampant addiction to substances may seem like a contemporary problem, but the use of psychotropic intoxicants long predates the awareness of the menace of drug addiction. Dispelling common myths surrounding addiction, and delving into the new

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The history of Modern Indian Art shines with countless luminous stars, whose legacy is eternally remembered and cherished. Of these, the old masters of Indian art, active during the late 19th and early 20th century, hold

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Audible has curated a binge-worthy list of five memoirs and accounts that dive deep into the hilarious and heartwarming world of fatherhood. Bachelor Dad Written by: Tusshar Kapoor and Narrated by: Anuj Dutta Tusshar Kapoor a popular Bollywood actor,

GORAKHPUR, (IANS) - The Gita Press in Gorakhpur has turned down the cash prize of Rs one crore for the Gandhi Peace Award that it has won. It said that it would only accept the citation. The jury headed by Prime

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The popularity of pop culture in India has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years, captivating enthusiasts nationwide. At the forefront of this cultural phenomenon is Comic Con India. Starting as a small convention in 2011,

IMPHAL, (IANS) - Eminent theatre personality Ratan Thiyam on June 14 pulled out of the Manipur peace committee, constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to facilitate the peacemaking process among various ethnic groups of the state. Thiyam, a Sangeet

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Bidders have the rare opportunity to acquire exquisite masterpieces and rare compositions spanning different periods of Modern Indian Art at AstaGuru's upcoming 'Collector's Choice' Modern Indian Art auction on June 20. The work appearing in an auction

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – ‘Life of Pi’ which is now running in Broadway won three prizes at the Tony Awards, held at the United Palace Theatre here on June 11. Nominated in five design categories, it won Best Lighting

SRINAGAR, (IANS) - Suhail Salim, a young resident of downtown Srinagar, has undertaken a noble endeavor to preserve and promote Urdu literature in the enchanting valley of Jammu and Kashmir. Through his literary magazine 'Koh-e-Maran,' Salim aims to provide a platform

By VIKAS DATTA It was a whimsical tale, spun on a tranquil summer afternoon boat ride in 1862, to entertain three young girls. However, it went on to become an enduring literary and cultural landmark, influencing renowned figures such as James

By SUKANT DEEPAK NEW DELHI, (IANS) - As a school-going boy, Ram Pratap Verma would always stop to watch men making natural dyes and pigments in one of the bylanes of Bhiwani, Haryana. He found the process fascinating and this continued

India-West Staff Reporter The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret, Minotaur Books, September 12, $29.00 Nev March the first Indian-born author to win the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America Award for Best First Crime Fiction, has written a new work. ‘The Spanish Diplomat's Secret’ is

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Poet-diplomat Abhay K's book 'Nalanda', the acquisition of which has been announced by Penguin Random House India, delves into the history of the ancient seat of learning in Bihar. The book is highly anticipated book with readers

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Nikhil Chandwani has been celebrated as the most-read long form writer on Instagram globally, a truly stunning achievement. He was officially given this title after being named the Times Writer of the Year 2022. Chandwani has won the

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - He says it had to be a memoir of faith

By RANJANA SRIVASTAVA The world is blessed by art. In the human experience, it is what we yearn for. We can better understand the world and ourselves via the power of art. It is a crucial component of our society because

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who has been receiving a lot of positive response for her streaming show 'Dahaad', recently gifted a painting to the show's creators Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti as a gesture of gratitude. The painting

SRINAGAR, (IANS) - Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, an artist hailing from Ganderbal district in central Kashmir, has gained global recognition for his remarkable talent of transforming rock powder sourced from the mountains of Kashmir into breathtaking paintings. Bhat's artistic process beautifully

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Before we begin this article, we must first define what exactly racism means and how it applies in the Indian context. According to Cornell Law, "Racism is the incitation of discrimination, hatred or violence towards a

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The Delhi High Court on May 23 rejected a plea moved by the producers of the 1966 Bengali film 'Nayak', R.D.B and Co., seeking injunction against publishing house HarperCollins from printing the novelization of the film’s

CHANDIGARH, (IANS) - A hard critic of the Khalistan movement and the survivor of a brutal attack in Vancouver in 1985, this 76-year-old former Canada's British Columbia premier of Punjab origin, who first emigrated to Britain at the age of

MUMBAI, (IANS) - In one way, this author exemplifies how literary ability can transcend national or linguistic landscapes, and in the other, provides another example of the pervasive power of English, following the footsteps of other exophoric writers in the

Photo : PENamerica His appearance at the 2023 Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan on May 18 night came as a surprise. NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Nine months after a near-lethal attack that left him debilitated

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - One of India’s top-selling authors, Anand Neelakantan, with more than 13 books to his credit including the Bahubali trilogy -- 'The Rise of Sivagami', 'Chaturanga' and 'Queen of Mahishmati' -- the official prequel to SS Rajamouli's

Photo : twitter.com/McrMuseum NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Months after he announced his engagement, Amish Tripathi, better known as the writer of Hindu mythology-based bestsellers, tweeted that he has finally tied the knot. Continuing to identify his wife as just Shivani, and not

MUMBAI (ANI) - Actor Shah Rukh Khan on May 15 launched Gauri Khan's coffee table book 'My Life in Design' on interior design. During a media interaction, King Khan also spoke about his relationship with his wife and how it's more

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Here are seven engrossing podcasts and audiobooks available on Audible that beautifully address the rewards and difficulties of motherhood. Kareena Kapoor Khan's Pregnancy Bible Written by: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aditi Shah Bhimjyani; Narrated by: Riddhi Dave Discover the ultimate

MUMBAI (ANI) - Celebrated author RK Narayan has left an unforgettable impression on the literary world with his poignant tales of small-town India. His works have been adapted for the screen several times, each adaptation bringing a unique perspective to

By VIKAS DATTA The defining trait of humanity, language is the bedrock of all its achievements, from social relations to culture to technology, due to its ability to convey meaning, reference objects, events, and ideas across time and space, and enable

YUKSAM, (IANS) - A permanent gray envelopes everything around. Clouds, an arm's length away are doing somersaults on the mountains wearing thick greens. The light is tricky for a photo shoot, but author Anuja Chauhan is game -- like her

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The Metropolitan Museum of Art is gearing up to present the exhibition ‘Tree and Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE’ to tell the story of how the religious landscape of ancient

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - On the birth anniversary of "the Bard of Bengal", Rabindranath Tagore, who was a painter, patriot, poet, playwright, novelist, storyteller, philosopher, educationist, and a great humanist. He was the most remarkable literary personality in India. Born on

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - "For a long time, I wanted to work on manual scavenging by doing a project that engages in a direct conversation with the system, precisely why I chose 'Swachh Bharat' to speak my mind and present

TORONTO, (IANS) – Rupi Kaur, whose Twitter account was withheld in India last month over the Khalistan issue, now has her debut work among the 11 most banned books in the US classrooms for the first half of the 2022-23