Arts/Books

BY ANJALI KOCHHAR New Delhi, (IANS) Upon hearing the term "Chai," what immediately comes to mind? What are the large, little stories that accompany chai? Chai has played a big part in bringing people together from the beginning of civilization. A

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Lyrical, and with a certain delicacy, Janice Pariat's latest 'Everything the Light Touches' carries multiple narratives, with diverse tales of four people, whose lives may not touch, but tales seldom lose connection with each other. In contemporary

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Bollywood actress Richa Chadha, who began to pursue Kathak for the web series 'Heeramandi' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, will continue learning the dance form. The actress was formally trained in the classical dance form of Kathak as

PATNA, (IANS) - During every election, leaders of various political parties promise the rejuvenation of industries, handicrafts, and farming in Bihar but they hardly even think of it post-election. One of the famous handicrafts is Bihar's Madhubani or Mithila paintings which

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Did you know that eggs can be pickled, and so can salmon, cucumber, okra (bhindi), tomatoes, brinjal and oranges - to name just a few? Prominent restauranter, author and columnist Monish Gujral, in his new book, 'On

AHMEDABAD, (IANS) - Balakrishna Vithaldas Doshi, who was the first Indian to bag the Pritzker Prize, considered architecture's highest honor, has passed away leaving behind irreplaceable void in architecture industry. Born on August 26, 1927, in Pune, Doshi, who right from

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - His first book, "Anatomy of Froth" was an investigative work with some analysis of the root causes of the global financial crisis. While it had recommendations, its primary focus was to contextualize what caused the crisis. His

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - 'The Nitopadesha', a unique blend of fables and stories that covers politics, economics, and philosophy published by Penguin Random House India, has been translated by Nitin Pai, co-founder and director of the Takshashila Institution, an independent

JAIPUR, (IANS) - While he had no plans to write a biography, thinking it was too early for him to do that, the fact that he never had a 'reference point' when it came to being "gay and proud" while

JAIPUR, (IANS) - Well-known educator, author, philanthropist and chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murty was in Jaipur on January 19 where she shared the secrets of how she became a storyteller and a writer. At an event titled 'In Conversation

Rujuta Diwekar's audiobook, "Eating in the Age of Dieting," is available on Audible.in.  She loads it with tips to help comprehend the significance of seasonal eating, its health benefits, and how to enjoy the harvest season in the right spirit

By Manya Roongta 2023 has arrived, and with it, a new year of artwork and creativity is all set to be unleashed. So, what will the most popular trends be in 2023? What fascinating new developments will captivate the art world? The

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Stressing that it is the job of the historian to take note of new research, historian and author William Dalrymple says there is nothing wrong with re-examining history considering new evidence. "It is a good thing that

KOLKATA, (IANS) - Filmmaker Onir Dhar, a powerful voice for LGBTQ rights in India, said on January 15 that he was refused entry to the Bhopal Literature Festival on January 13 just because he is gay. "I deliberately chose the word

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - A painter, poet, filmmaker, and fashion designer

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - We may learn so much through books, and they can also widen our horizons and introduce us to new ideas. They have a method of evoking empathy in readers by allowing them to empathize with characters

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - "Victory City" is the epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical empire into existence, only to be consumed by it over the centuries - from the transcendent imagination of Booker Prize-winning, internationally bestselling author

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - She says one can approach dance through various windows -- hers is music. That her body will move only with music. "I was amazed when Merce Cunningham, a renowned American choreographer said that in his process,

"Lifestyle is an all-encompassing term that has the power to transform your life within weeks," says Khushboo Jain Tibrewala, the author of 'Everyday recipes for Diabetes.' In the author’s words: If you see each of the recipes, you'll notice that most of

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - As a child, Kanav Agnihotri, who had a penchant for inventing fictional characters, was always attracted to the magical world of nature, and strongly believed if you take care of nature, nature will take care of

Art therapy is a new therapy that has been reasonably accessible. Logic and creativity are the two sides of our brain. Numerous artistic mediums stimulate our creative side, encouraging us to actively solve problems and manifest our ideas. Our daily

By ASHMITA BADONI January 3 marks the birth anniversary of one of the world's greatest teachers, Savitribai Phule. Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta is set to release Savitribai's first biography, titled 'Savitri and Fatima', with a focus on her friendship with Fatima Shaikh. The

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - "My plans for the future are always nebulous. I seldom pre-plan, letting the new body of work evolve slowly according to new inspirations," artist Anjolie Ela Menon said, even as her latest solo exhibition 'Nostalgia' is

The only way to find calm and comfort in today's highly uncertain world is via books. Since entrepreneurship has been a hot topic in recent years, several business titans have documented their entrepreneurial journey. The top 5 business books you

By SANJAY BORKAR PANAJI, (IANS) - If writers write to please the dispensation and become cheerleaders, then it would be harmful to society, said Jnanpith awardee Damodar Mauzo, also known for championing the cause of freedom of expression. "We need to respect

KOCHI, (IANS) - Vasudevan Akkitham had no choice left but to restrict his artistic thoughts to the four walls of his house when everything was forced to shut down to curtail the fast-spreading Covid-19. He sat down at his dining table

For too long, therapy has been seen as taboo in our society and is shrouded in myth--it's only for the weak or 'crazies', it's just blaming your parents, a therapist 'only listens', and so on. In this book, ‘And How

AGRA, (IANS) - The 225th birth anniversary of Mirza Ghalib, the doyen of Urdu poetry, was a forgotten event in the Taj city, his birthplace, though a ritualistic 'mushaira' was held at a local hotel. The lovers of Urdu poetry lamented

Rethink Ageing: By Reshmi Chakraborty & Nidhi Chawla Veena Iyer, aged sixty-six, got a degree in dance movement therapy. She is training to upgrade her skill and now runs various workshops. B.R. Janardan, aged eighty-seven, started running after sixty and has competed

Is there anything more traditional for the holiday season than cuddling up with a good book?  Here’s a selection of novels from time-honored classics to intriguing mysteries to Christmas tales for kids. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 'Little Women' is a

MUMBAI, (IANS) - World football champion Lionel Messi got clicked by celebrity Indian photographer Rohan Shrestha for his #WhiteTSeries. Sharing more about this dream shoot, Shrestha said: "For those who know me would know I'm a big fan of Lionel Messi

NEW YORK, NY – (IANS) After half a century of travel, from Ethiopia to Tibet, from Belfast to Jerusalem, Pico Iyer asks himself what kind of paradise can ever be found in a world of unceasing conflict. In a spectacular journey,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - He goes back to the days when legendary theatre music composer B.V. Karanth joined the Bharat Bhavan in the mid-1980s and started the Rangmandal Repertory in Bhopal's Bharat Bhavan. Karanth, who could not imagine a theatre

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - She says a novel has several starting points, and for a long time she was interested in the idea of childhood friendships and how they are so different. "In 2016, in America there was Trump and

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Katha-Vachan-Gayan (storytelling-reading-singing) is a legendary and rare art form that stretches back to mythology and legends. Only a few people in India present storytelling through songs. One of them is Ajay Kumar, a trained artiste from the

KOLKATA, (IANS) - Pulitzer Prize-winning iconic writer Alice Walker will attend Kolkata's iconic literary festival, Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKTF) next month from January 12 to 15. This will be the 14th edition of the festival. This time the festival will be

The announcement of our engagement on October 2, 1966, reverberated with sensational and joyous tidings all over the country. It was an indescribable experience. The media was splashing the news all over and the radio stations kept on announcing the event

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Indian American Nihar Malaviya who is now the president and chief operating officer of Penguin Random House’s American division, has been named interim chief executive officer of the company. The publishing house said Malaviya

RANCHI, (IANS) - Jacinta Kerketta, a poet, writer, and freelance journalist in Jharkhand, has been named in Forbes' list of 'Self-Made Women.' Kerketta, who belongs to the Oraon tribe, hails from a village near Khudpos in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. For

DOHA, (IANS) - Actor Amitabh Bachchan's portrait features prominently among a host of luminaries on the world's largest-ever canvas painting, which is bidding to get into the Guinness book of records. Besides Bachchan, portraits of a host of worldwide personalities drawn

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - French author Dominique Lapierre (91), who had a special bond with India and was known for his iconic book on Kolkata, 'City of Joy', has died due to age-related ailments. Lapierre's wife Dominique Conchon-Lapierre confirmed the news

BENGALURU, (IANS) - While the history of Indian art stretches back to the ancient era, the first shift towards progression in India's visual history was witnessed during the latter half of the 19th century with the introduction of Company Style

KOCHI, (IANS) - A book 'Waves of Art', which is a part of an artistic campaign launched by the Bay of Bengal Program (BOBP), reveals the work of 52 artists from four countries. Artists, who have taken part in this

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Even 154 years after his death, the legendary Urdu-Persian poet -- Mirza Beg Asadullah Khan, or just Mirza Ghalib -- often referred to as the 'emperor of romance', continues to live and thrive in public minds through

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Lyricist and writer Puneet Sharma, after penning songs for the recently released 'Doctor G', is now set for his next film 'Woh Ladki Hai Kahan', featuring Taapsee Pannu and Pratik Gandhi, with music composed by Amit Trivedi. Talking

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Viraj Khanna's artistic work is influenced by his keen awareness of his surroundings and the lasting imprint made by meaningful social contacts. He derives inspiration for this collection of figurative works from a variety of life

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Internet personality Uorfi Javed took on popular writer Chetan Bhagat because of a comment made by the latter in which he called her a "distraction" for boys. Although Bhagat later clarified that he'd been quoted out of

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Role model, icon, space scientist, missile man, bestselling author - but in the small exclusive world of New Delhi's power centers, all that can count for little with the bureaucrats who set the rules and the

PANAJI, (IANS) - Poet and lyricist Prasoon Joshi said that his upbringing and culture have had a deep impact on his writing, which makes him borrow most of the words and metaphors from regional languages and cultures. "Our upbringing and culture

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Veteran screenwriter K.V. Vijayendra Prasad, who has penned the scripts for epic films like 'Baahubali', 'RRR' and 'Magadheera', has said that he does not write stories but "steals" them. Vijayendra Prasad is also the father of director S.S.