Art & Culture

‘Elaan 2023’ provides platform to showcase talent

17 Apr 2023 00:07 AM IST

‘Elaan 2023’ an inter-university festival was celebrated with great fervour on the 14 and 15 April 2023. Around 750 students participated in the event. In this event along with Apeejay Stya University and Delhi University other universities also took part. Chief guest Dr B.S. Sekhon, Joint secretary (YS & Sports) joined

Dance cannot remain a habit, it must become an attitude: Geeta Chandran

17 Apr 2023 00:05 AM IST

Geeta Chandran is an Indian Bharatanatyam exponent and vocalist. Trained in Carnatic music, she is a visionary and celebrated artist, recognized for her world class work in theatre, dance, education and films. In a candid conversation she gives insights about her journey. Excerpts Q. Can you tell us about your

Gond painting from Madhya Pradesh gets GI tag

11 Apr 2023 16:32 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh’s famous Gond paintings have received Geographical Indications (GI) tag. A geographical Indication (GI) tag is a label placed on products that have a specific geographical origin and have traits or a reputation that stem from that origin. It is utilized in industrial products, foods, agricultural products, alcoholic beverages,

CONFLUENCE 23: A collection of artworks from 29 artists

09 Apr 2023 23:15 PM IST

A group art exhibition ‘CONFLUENCE 23’ was recently showcased by the alumni network of Welham Old Boys Society (WOBS), to celebrate 40 years of its inception and commemorate it by bringing together creative individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds in their first ever eight day creative program showcasing artworks by

Encouraging an underprivileged artist

09 Apr 2023 23:13 PM IST

With a noble cause to exhibit the artworks of an underprivileged artist, Navya Naveli Gallery is showcasing ‘Beyond Hope And Horizon’ artworks by artist Sukhlal from 8th to 21st April at Greater Kailash Enclave 1. This show is curated by Maïté Delteil and Sakti Burman. Eminent artist Anjolie Ela Menon,

‘My guru taught me to view surroundings to enhance the characterization’

09 Apr 2023 23:12 PM IST

Margi Madhu Chakyar is one of the best contemporary artists of Koodiyattam, Sanskrit Theatre art form. He has learned Koodiyattam intensive training from his father Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar and uncle, the legendary great Padma Bhushan Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar. Q. Could you tell us about your family lineage and how

My music is to connect to ultimate energy and heal audiences: Kamal Sabri

03 Apr 2023 01:45 AM IST

The musically gifted Kamal Sabri is the seventh generation of an eminent family of traditional musicians, son of legend sarangi Ustad Sabri Khan and is carrying forward his royal inheritance of the Sania gharana of Moradabad. In a candid conversation he gives insights about his musical journey. Excerpts Q. How

A fusion of Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance

03 Apr 2023 00:40 AM IST

The Indian Cancer Society, Delhi Branch and Jyotsna Shourie Dance Company are coming together to host a fundraising event for cancer patients in need. The event, titled “Unmasked: When Ravana Walked the Earth,” will take place on 14 April, 2023 at the Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi. The event “Unmasked:

‘Sanskriti-Virasat’ incorporates elements of Kathak

03 Apr 2023 00:39 AM IST

Aamad- Dance Centre presented the SANSKRITI-VIRASAT Dance Production, choreographed by Rani Khanam. ‘Sanskriti-Virasat’ was a thematic dance production that incorporated elements of Kathak as a mainstream form with Chau/contemporary dance. The dance production emphasised Buddhism and Hinduism’s philosophy, which states its belief in karma, a cause-and-effect relationship; samsara, ideas about

Holy Week and significance of Palm Sunday

02 Apr 2023 14:25 PM IST

Holy Week is a special time for Christians all over the globe. Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, marks the start of Holy Week. It is a time when Catholics gather to remember and share in Jesus Christ’s Passion. The Passion was Christ’s final time in Jerusalem. It spans the

Silence Of My Motherlands: An art showcase that celebrates mothers and the origin of life

27 Mar 2023 16:17 PM IST

Artist Deepa Shad is proud to announce her latest showcase, “Silence of My Motherlands.” For the unversed, she is known for her powerful and thought-provoking art. This exhibition celebrates the power of motherhood and the origin of life through a myriad of artistic interpretations. The showcase will take place from

Stunning mosque built by IB Group to be known as Azeez Masjid

27 Mar 2023 14:16 PM IST

Some structures are well known for their architecture. The IB Group, the country’s largest corporation recently constructed a mosque in Rajnandgaon which will be operated by the Azeez Memorial Trust. The mosque is also being viewed through the lens of tourism. The beautiful mosque which is built on a 3-acre