Arts/Books

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Among the multiple regional and cultural expressions of the Mahabharata, the one from the Mewar School stands out for a galaxy of reasons. Meticulously put together by Alok Bhalla and Chandra Prakash Deval, and published by Niyogi

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - It may explore the varied social and political tensions engulfing contemporary India. At multiple levels, it forces the reader to encounter her/his own biases and barbarity, but surprisingly the same is executed with almost heart-breaking delicacy,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Several unfinished works are on different easels. Between never-ending cups of green tea, he says there are too many deadlines to be met. National award-winning artist Madan Lal, whose work will be showcased at the South Korean

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Nihar Malaviya has been officially named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Penguin Random House (PRH), marking the culmination of a transition that began following the departure of Markus Dohle at the close of

In the digital age, audio series have become a new medium for storytelling, and Pocket FM leads the way in bringing compelling Hindi narratives to its audience. The Return "The Return" follows Neha Tripathi, an intelligent woman from an upper-middle-class family, whose

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Artist Amrita Sher-Gil's 1937 work 'The Storyteller' sold for Rs 61.8 crore on September 16, a world record for the highest price achieved by an Indian artist. This work was part of Saffronart's 'Evening Sale: Modern Art'

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Gita Mehta had made her home in New York for several decades. She was last in the news when she declined the Padma Shri in 2019 because of political reasons, but that was just one

NEW YORK, NY  (IANS) - Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, the top aide to former President Donald Trump and also a close associate, will be releasing a book next week, seeking to expose the "bad actors in senior leadership". Titled "Government Gangsters", the

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Alexandra Papanikolaou, a Greek expatriate here, is introducing a unique niche in yoga by blending traditional practices with innovative concepts like "Face Yoga" and "Pre-Postnatal Yoga." Her books and workshops have recently garnered attention for their

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - In a book packed with riveting accounts of how important decisions have been taken by India's prime ministers -- from Rajiv Gandhi's waffling over Shah Bano to Manmohan Singh on the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal --

By Vishwajyoti Ghosh NEW DELHI - For the metro living, school-going lot of the '80s, waiting for the children's magazine 'Target' was a monthly part of growing up. No sooner would the mag arrive, than the young lot would huddle, and would

LADAKH, (IANS) - It is barren all around. Nothing grows, the only reminder of life is the consistent growling of the wind. A still life… But we talk about the forest, the enigmatic dense ones he crossed to live in

Public health visionary Dr K. Srinath Reddy's ground-breaking book, 'Pulse to Planet: The Long Lifeline of Human Health' (HarperCollins Publishers), combines a breath-taking sweep with accessible wisdom to argue, in the words of Professor Lincoln Chen, formerly of the Harvard

LONDON, (IANS) - A book by cancer physician and researcher Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee has been longlisted for the prestigious 50,000-pound Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in London. 'The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human', which

India-West Staff Reporter A new book, ‘Hindu Surgery & Sushruta Paperback’ written by California-based author Swati Mhaiskar has been released. The slim book tries to establish that advanced surgery techniques originated in India and to give credit to Sushruta Rishi. Although many

KOLKATA, (IANS) - The evening of August 26 was special for Dr Tirthankar Guha Thakurta, a Kolkata- based medical teacher, whose post Covid-19 lockdown attempts for cinematic retelling of the iconic literary characters by Rabindranath Tagore and Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

LADAKH, (IANS) - Years ago, when the pandemic was not in the dictionary of even those swearing by Apocalypticism, artist Vibha Galhotra stunned everyone when she made her subjects wear masks in the face of deadly air. For many in the

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Writer K.A. Abbas did not take much notice of the nondescript-looking man accompanying Raj Kapoor to his house to hear the story for a film. After listening quietly to the over two-hour-long rendition, the man only said that

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The publication of Siddharth Kak and Lily Bhan Kak's 'Love, Exile, Redemption: The Saga of Kashmir's Last Pandit Prime Minister and His English Wife', published by Rupa, has renewed the discussion on Ram Chandra Kak role

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Turning the pages of Kashmir's history, one comes across several heroes and villains. One such controversial figure was Ram Chandra Kak, the only Kashmiri Pandit Prime Minister of J&K. Kak was the prime minister of the princely

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been in the public eye for more than 50 years, yet very little is known about him outside his home state, apart from the fact that he is the

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Veteran lyricist Dev Kohli, who penned memorable superhit Bollywood songs like 'Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen' and 'Dil Deewana, Bin Sajna Ke Maane Na' or 'Chalti Hai Kya Nau Se Bara' – passed away on Saturday morning. He was

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Podcast host and entrepreneur Navya Naveli Nanda, who earlier announced her collaboration with legacy comics publication, 'Tinkle', has herself penned stories in collaboration with the comic book editorial team marking her foray into the world of comics. These

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - A federal judge has upheld an earlier ruling from the US Patent and Trademark Office that a piece of art created by artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be copyrighted. US District Judge Beryl Howell said that the

KOLKATA, (IANS) - A chance discovery at the famous Rabindra Bharati Museum housed in Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata -- the ancestral home of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore -- which came into being in 1962, has led to a treasure trove of

MUMBAI, (IANS) - There are several stories about how Gulzar, who turned 89 on August 20, became one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler after Partition in Mumbai for his

MUMBAI (ANI) - While 'Made in Heaven' season two is being appreciated for touching upon themes like casteism, physical abuse, color discrimination, and same-sex marriages, author Yashica Dutt claimed that the makers have used her work without consent. Yashica penned

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - In a riveting autobiography studded with anecdotes from his crowded life at the Indian Space Research Organization, G. Madhavan Nair, presents rich insights, blending the personal with the historical, into the milestone moments in the history

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Failure is an inevitable part of life, and oftentimes surer and more impactful than success. In his book 'Why We Fail and How to Rise Above Failure’ (Wisdom Tree; Rs 325), former diplomat Amit Dasgupta is

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The anthology titled 'The Peacemakers' (Aleph; Rs 799), which has been edited by Ghazala Wahab, comes as a breath of fresh air for people who believe in plurality and peaceful coexistence. In an atmosphere surcharged with

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan, famous forever as Sridevi, would have been celebrating her 60th birthday this year, had she not met her premature end at the Jumeirah Emirates Tower Hotel in Dubai on February 24, 2018. In

Here are a few titles that capture the essence of parenthood and offer parenting tips for the new ones embarking on the journey. Ahimsa Written by: Supriya Kelkar; Narrated by: Zehra Jane Naqvi ‘Ahimsa’ unfolds during India's struggle for independence, centering around 10-year-old

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Born to legendary Kuchipudi exponents, Dr. Raja and Radha Reddy, Yamini Reddy, a three-time National award-winning Kuchipudi dancer, reminisces about her journey from a young dancer to an established artist. She acknowledges that early on, there

MUMBAI (ANI) - Rabindranath Tagore's literary works have left a profound impact on Indian cinema and several renowned filmmakers have been inspired by his writings. On Tagore's death anniversary on August 7, here is a list of iconic film adaptations

By MINITA GANDHI Special to India-West Minita Gandhi is a Los Angeles-based artist who was born in Mumbai. Gandhi’s plays include Muthaland, Daal and Duty, and The Sun and All its Sighs. Her new play Nerve will stage August 11-20 in TheatreWorks Silicon

In today’s generation, tattoos are seen as a way people can creatively express themselves. But in India, it is also seen as a Western ideology of freedom and identity. Tattooing has existed since prehistoric times in every geographic region around the

A book brings up strong emotions and gives you a break from dumb scrolling and screen times. Here are some enriching reads for the weeks ahead. Only Love Can Hurt Like This Neither of them expected to fall in love. But sometimes

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Behind every powerful story lies the masterful penmanship of talented writers. In the entertainment world, some extraordinary individuals have emerged from humble beginnings in small towns, capturing hearts and leaving an indelible impact on audiences worldwide. Here is a

LONDON, (IANS) - British Indian author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel ‘Western Lane’ is among 13 books longlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Set within the British-Gujarati community, Kenya-born Maroo's "tender and moving" debut novel talks about grief, sisterhood, and a teenage

Children are constantly seeking new ways to engage their boundless imagination. Picture books play a vital role in this process, taking them on a journey that is both visually and emotionally captivating – transporting them to extraordinary places, igniting unforgettable

Quick-witted parliamentarian Derek O'Brien's new book, 'Who Cares About Parliament: Speaking up to Protect India's Great Institution' (Rupa & Co., Rs 395), has very clearly been written for 'New India', especially Gen-Z, his central thesis being since 2014 Parliament has

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The Kathak dance form had its birth in the temples of Ayodhya and Vrindavan in the form of Raas Leela and where it was used as pantomime to accompany the recitation of the Kathaks (Katha Vachak),

By Dr. Amita Roy Shah Senior Lecturer, San Jose State University I was born and raised in California and I’m also raising my own family here. When my parents first immigrated here in the 1970’s they were trying to assimilate to become

MELBOURNE, (IANS) - Renowned Australian-Tamil lawyer, Shankari Chandran, has been honored with the prestigious $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award for her captivating novel, "Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens." The highly anticipated announcement took place at a ceremony held recently at

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Coming from a design background, Ashima Mathur, author of the children's picture book, 'The Magical Mission to Mars', was more than inclined to combine resources at hand, including AI, to put together her book. Thanks to her

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Pakistan, a country that has forever been in dire economic straits, as it finds itself now, has managed to build a nuclear bomb. Iqbal Chand Malhotra in his just-released book, 'The Bomb, The Bank, The Mullah

India-West News DeskNEW YORK, NY - In an interview that was recorded in May and has now been released, Oprah Winfrey sat down with renowned author and infectious disease expert, Abraham Verghese, discussing his latest novel, "The Covenant of Water,"

Plug in your earphones, and get ready to embark on an interesting auditory journey as we delve into an array of audiobooks, podcasts, and audio series on Audible.  Desi Down Under Written by: Mithila Gupta and Narrated by: Prajakta Koli, Taaruk Raina,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Our connection with art and aesthetics is about as old as humanity; and performers' multi-layered lives and stories go at least as far back as recorded history. Madhur Gupta, one of the leading Odissi dance maestros of

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.